Paying Karma Love

67 Let go of you forever

Where is Audrey now? Why hasn't he called me?

tristan thinks she's worried about Audrey.

Tristan was just about to call Audrey when an unknown call appeared on her phone screen.

"Hallo, who's sorry?" ask Tristan curiously.

"Hello Mr Tristan, this is my Reiner Bratawijaya, can we talk?"

Reiner's? So he's home. What does she really want?

"You've come home from abroad, Mr. Reiner. Why haven't you visited your wife and kids?" tristan asked in a cynical tone of voice.

"Listen, Mr. Tristan, Audrey and Shane are with me now. So you don't have to worry about them anymore. Audrey and Shane are my responsibility, not yours. I'm calling you because I want to talk to you tomorrow. What time can we meet?"

"Well, Mr. Reiner, we'll meet at one in the afternoon at the Star Cafe."

"See you tomorrow, Mr. Tristan."

Why would Reiner want to see me? Does he want to say that I need to get out of Audrey's life?

Tristan put down her phone with mixed feelings. On one hand, she felt relieved that Audrey was fine. But on the other hand, he could not deny the feeling of disappointment in his heart because Reiner had returned. That means she'll be separated forever from Audrey and Shane.

All this time, she tried hard to hold back her feelings in honor of Audrey's marriage. But it turns out that his heart still hurts, when he has to accept the fact that soon he has to leave Audrey's life. It could not be denied by him, if sometimes there was a hope that he would replace Reiner in Audrey's heart.

Why do I allow myself to suffer for love? Am I too stupid?

batin Tristan regretted her feelings.

The sound of a knock on the door of her room, made Tristan wake up from the daydream.

"Kevin? What's the matter with you coming to my apartment?" tanya Tristan looked at her brother's face.

"Can't I come see my own sister? Tristan, come home tomorrow, Papa has arranged a dinner for you" Kevin told his sister.

"What's dinner for?"

"Tristan, Tristan..have you forgotten your own birthday? Is your job in the office so hard that you're so forgetful?" ask Kevin in astonishment.

"It's usually just Mama who cares about my birthday. After Mama's absence, I'm not interested in celebrating anymore" Tristan said reluctantly.

Tristan recalls her sweet memories with her mom. His mother had died a few years ago when he was sitting on the bench of SMU. But he still misses her to this day. Since her mother left, Tristan chose to move schools abroad until graduating from college. The choice was deliberately made to eliminate all his sadness. Tristan always felt that only her mother could understand her.

Ever since his mother left, he had to fight against a deep sense of loss. During this time, he closed his sadness by appearing to be a cheerful and confident figure in front of others. But he actually felt lonely. She felt a warmth in her heart after meeting Audrey. For Tristan, Audrey has a lot in common with her gentle, loving and motherly figure.

"Tristan, Papa tomorrow also invites Mr. Ronald and his daughter, Diandra. Papa wants to set you up with Diandra. Now it's time for you to get married. Diandra is beautiful and attractive, I've met her. I think he's your type, you'll like it" said Kevin patting his sister on the shoulder.

Tristan thought for a moment. Actually, he was lazy to be betrothed to a woman. But maybe this was the best way for her to forget about Audrey. He should try to start a new life by opening his heart to another woman.

"Okay, I'll be here tomorrow."

"Good, come before seven. Don't forget to wear nice clothes, so that Diandra falls in love with you" said Kevin encouraging his sister.

"Ah, he will still be fascinated by me even if I wear makeshift clothes," Tristan replied confidently.

"Yes up to you. I'll go home first."

Women are easily fascinated by me, except Audrey.

tristan Guman.

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"Rein, where are you going? It's Sunday but you're up early" Audrey asked, looking at the well-dressed Reiner.

"Honey, I'm gonna go to the office for a little while to see Nicko. There's something important I have to do."

"Rein, can you go with me later in the afternoon? My mom and dad wanted to see you," Audrey said, holding Shane.

"Sure, we're gonna go see them, honey. I'll be home around three in the afternoon."

"Rein, can I take a little walk with Shane? Shane needs some air. She's a little fussy."

Reiner looked at Shane who looked agitated.

"Yes, honey, invite Mr. Beni and Bi Mila to accompany you. Be careful, don't go too far. Honey, papa go first" said Reiner kissing Shane's adorable cheek.

Audrey moves Shane's tiny hand.

"Bye, Papa."

Reiner kissed Audrey on the forehead and hurried away.

What will Reiner do? Why didn't he tell me?

I think Audrey is suspicious.

"Sir, we go to the minimarket for a while" said Audrey asked Beni to park her car.

Audrey puts Shane in her car with Bi Mila's help.

"Bi, take care of Shane for a while, I'll buy breast-feeding mother's milk" Audrey handed over Shane's carriage to Bi Mila.

Audrey walked around the minimarket to find the item she was looking for. However, he was surprised to see Tristan who was also in the minimarket.

"Tristan?"

"Audrey, are you here?" tristan asked equally surprised.

"Yes, I was shopping" Audrey replied hesitantly.

"Sama, I'm buying chocolate. Where's Shane?" tanya Tristan looked at Audrey.

"No problem, I know you're with Reiner."

Audrey was confused at Tristan's reply.

"Where do you know Reiner's home?"

"Reiner told me himself. Yesterday he called and asked me to meet today. Didn't he tell you?" tanya Tristan looked at the surprised expression on Audrey's face.

Why would Reiner keep this from me? What did he say to Tristan?

audrey thought to wonder.

Tristan walked quickly towards Shane who was inside the train.

"Shane, this is Om Tristan. Look Om has chocolate" Tristan said, showing Shane his chocolate.

Shane responded with a happy laugh seeing Tristan's face.

Why did Shane smile like that when he met Tristan? If Reiner sees her, he'll get jealous.

thought Audrey was-was.

"Tristan, don't bring chocolate closer to Shane, he'll put it in his mouth."

"Look Shane, your mama scolded Om. You know, Audrey, I only buy chocolates on my birthday. My mama used to give me chocolate as a gift."

"So today is your birthday? Then happy birthday, Tristan," said Audrey sincerely.

"thank you. Audrey, can I have something from you as a gift? This is my first and last request as a friend. After that I won't see you again" Tristan said suddenly.

"A..what is it, Tristan?" audrey was surprised.

"I want to take you to a park near here. I have something to say" said Tristan.

Audrey is confused as to what to answer. He was worried that Reiner would misunderstand. But given the amount of help given Tristan so far, he could not bear to refuse Tristan's request. Audrey thinks it's time she and Tristan should set things straight between them one last time.

"I.iya, but just for a minute."

Audrey walked with Tristan to the park opposite the minimarket.

"Audrey, I'm happy to see you back happy after reuniting with Reiner. I hope you, Reiner, and Shane will continue to be happy like this."

"Thank you, Tristan. I pray you are happy too" Audrey answered looking Tristan in the eye.

"I want to be honest with you. I still love you until now. I love Shane too. But, I realized that I would never be able to be with you guys. Maybe we are not meant to be a couple. Therefore, I decided not to see you again. I will try to continue my own life" Tristan said sadly.

"Tristan, I'm sorry. I hope you find the right woman for you soon."

Tristan did not answer Audrey's words, but she pulled Audrey into her arms. Suddenly, Tristan kissed Audrey's lips gently.

"Tristan, what are you doing?" audrey was surprised.

"I'm sorry...Goodbye, Audrey."

Tristan releases Audrey and walks away leaving the park. He did not look back until he disappeared from Audrey's sight.

Tristan, good-bye. Always happy.

I thought Audrey was staring at Tristan's departure.

...****************...

"Nicko, is that guy inside?" reiner asked Nicko who was standing in front of his room with the bodyguards.

"Yes, Sir. I forced him to come here."

"I'll ask her immediately what the reason was for lying to Audrey" Reiner said.

Reiner opened the door of his room and saw a bespectacled man sitting behind him. The man looked frightened as he looked at Reiner who had come to him.

"So you're Abram Darusman?"

"Yes, Mr. Reiner," the lawyer replied trembling.

"How dare you make a fake divorce papers on my behalf. You also dared to force my wife to sign it. Who told you to?" asked Reiner in anger.

"I'm sorry, sir, I can't say it" replied Mr Abram trying to keep his mouth shut.

Reiner pulled Mr. Abram's shirt collar and pulled his face.

"Dear Lord Abram, I still respect you for your profession. But if you still don't want to confess, then I'll make sure you lose your license as an advocate. I'll make you humiliated in public. And at the same time I'll sue you for falsifying documents" Reiner said, losing his temper.

Mr. Abram's hands trembled at Reiner's threat.

"Tu.an don't do that. I beg you to forgive me. Sa.ya just run your Mama's orders, Ms. Valeria."

"Mama? Are you trying to slander my mama now?"

"Ti.dak Mr. Reiner. I'm telling the truth. Here, you can see for yourself the evidence in my call history and incoming messages" Mr Abram said, handing over his phone.

Reiner received the phone and immediately looked up the incoming phone history. His eyes widened as he read his mother's name which appeared several times on the call list.

"Master can also read a message from Mrs. Valeria. There's proof of transfer from Mrs. Valeria is for me" Mr Abram said.

Reiner opened the incoming message on Mr Abram's phone. He did not believe when he saw the message as well as proof of transfer from his mother.

Aarghs! Mama, why would Mama do this nasty thing to me?

inner Reiner held back his anger.