Persist
The Part 10
I'm ready with my bag and my clothes. Today I'm going to uncle's house. There's no reason for me to hate Uncle's family. They are the ones who have taken care of me to this day.
"Aqil. I'm leaving first." I say goodbye to Aqil who's still sleeping.
"Are you going to the flower shop today?" ask Aqil.
"I don't know later. I'll go first."
"OKs. I'll wait for you."
"Don't pretend to be good." I came out with a smile.
I called the driver to take me today. I also have an appointment to meet with Vidi. Looks like there's something he wants to tell me.
"Where are you going Non?"
"Uncle Tejo's house. After that to the flower shop."
"Good Non".
The quiet street atmosphere. It is indeed Sunday, so many people choose to stay at home.
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"Assalamu'alaikum Uncle." I knocked on the door a few times.
"Who are you looking for?"
I looked over and saw my neighbor's grandmother. The one who always accompanied me played.
"I'm looking for uncle and Aunt Nek."
"They just left last night after some people came."
"Who's Grandma?"
"I don't know but your aunt came out crying. Then followed by your Uncle."
"Grandma know where they're going?" ask again.
Grandma just shook her head. I'll probably be looking at a contract near here. Who knows if I could meet them.
"In that case, I say goodbye to Nek".
"Don't stop by first?" haggard Grandma.
"Other times is Grandma".
I got into the car and told the driver to go straight to the flower shop. I'll start looking for uncle tomorrow.
Several times I tried calling Uncle Tejo and Aunt Maya but there was no answer. I'm afraid they have no place to live. I love them as much as my own parents. Although there are still many mysteries that brands cover up.
"Non. No, it's here."
"Sorry Sir. Thank you for dropping off. You can just go home" I said before getting out of the car.
"Non Good."
I saw some people just coming out of the store. I saw Giel was confused this time.
"What's Giel?" ask her.
"Finally, Mama is here. In Ma'am's room there's someone who claims to be Mommy's family." Giel looks very agitated.
"Who?"
"Two boys Mommy."
"You calm down, Giel. I'll see them and if anything happens. You can call Nia or the police."
"Good Ma'am. Be careful, Mother."
I tried to stay calm and enter my room.
"sorry. Can I help you?" ask those two people.
They look so heavy and horrible. Their eyes were very scary. Why can they claim to be my family.
"Yet you came too" said one of them.
"Pay the debt of Tejo and Maya. I'll set them free."
"What?" I was shocked to hear their words.
"You only have to pay a hundred million."
I'm getting shocked. I don't have that kind of money. And why Uncle and Aunt have so much debt.
"We'll give you three days. If not, their lives are threatened."
They just came out. I'm still confused about this. I have to get Uncle Tejo and Aunt Maya out, but how.
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Tonight I was waiting for Aqil. I'll tell you about Uncle, maybe he'll help me this time.
"More. Is Aqil coming home late today?" I who saw Nia from earlier was just sitting near the entrance.
"I don't know Non. What's wrong with her, Non?"
"If she's home please tell her. I'll wait."
"Non Good."
I went back to the room and kept waiting for Aqil. It was almost late at night until the noise woke me up.
I saw Aqil go into the room with Mei by her side. They got drunk this time. I tried to help Aqil walk, but I pushed Mei.
"He's with me. Get out quick."
I stood up as soon as I heard Mei's words. He set me up like I was a guest at his house.
"You're telling me to leave? Should I throw you out?" I said.
"It's late at night. Let me rest with my girlfriend" said Aqil who surprised me.
"Sound what Aqil said right? Get out quick."
I looked at them. Just last night Aqil made me happy and made me give up my heart. Now she easily broke my heart.
"good. Whatever you want to do." I came out with tears that were no longer contained. I wept.
"Non. That okay?"
Nia tried to help me to stay up. He took me to the guest room.
"I'll bring you a drink." Nia came out to get a drink.
Maybe that meant I was calmer. I think of my family who are at risk of his life. Now it is my heart that must be trampled.
"Drink first. It's tea, it might be more soothing."
"Thank you, Nia."
Nia smiled and sat down next to me. He looked at me as if he wanted to say something.
"Is there anything you want to say?" my many.
"Never get hurt with Mei's cunning attitude. He has often made women who are betrothed to the Master leave the Master."
"you mean? I'm not his first wife?"
Nia nodded slowly. "I thought you were the same as the other woman. Who only want the Lord's treasure. Including May."
Nia paused her talk and stared at a painting.
"I'm just worried about your advice this time. But, I see you patiently go through everything."
I'm down. I am patient for my own reasons. I do not love Aqil from treasure. But I also do not want to force his heart.
"Please. Make you love you and leave Mei." Nia stood up and straight out of the room.
I don't understand what Nia said. But, Nia only wanted Aqil to be free from the snare of Mei. If Nia hadn't said it, I wouldn't have known that I wasn't her first wife.
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to be continued
