Persist
Part 12's
I didn't think that Aqil would send me more money. In fact very much, I can't possibly use this money just like that. I have to ask Aqil.
The roads made it easier for me to drive a car. I need to get to Aqil's office quickly.
"Mrs Alisha. Want to see Mr Aqil?" ask an employee who made me quit my path.
"Yes. What's up, huh?" ask the girl.
"Sir Aqil is waiting on the roof of the building."
I scrunched my forehead. Did Aqil know I'd see him today. What Aqil did. He even knows all my moves.
"Thank you for the info." I smiled and left.
Arriving at the roof of the building I saw Aqil who was staring at a very beautiful scenery. I just found out that the view here is huge.
"That's so beautiful." I held Aqil's hand.
"You've come."
I nodded and smiled at Aqil. I looked at his face. He is my husband, I will stay by his side. Whatever's gonna happen. If destiny is on our side.
"Why look at me like that? Do I look ugly?"
I laughed at Aqil's words. She's not ugly, it just always makes me miss her.
"I want nanya. Why are you sending me that much money?"
"I see you need that money. It's even in need."
Hearing that I again saw Aqil's face. He always spies on me.
"Do you know anything?" I asked Aqil.
"What I don't know about my wife."
"So you followed me? Are you afraid I'm having an affair?"
Aqil's hands were instantly coiled on my waist. He looked hard at me.
"I just want you to be mine."
"That's it," I pushed Aqil away. "You don't love me. You love Meifira."
I took my phone and saw a message from Giel. "Thank you for the money. I'm leaving."
I left Aqil back alone on the roof of that building. The atmosphere there is beautiful. A gentle breeze with an amazing view. But I have something important to take care of.
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After taking money from the bank. Without thinking I went straight to the flower shop. Giel must be scared in there.
"Where are they?" I asked Giel who looked scared.
"They're already inside the Mbak."
I nodded and looked at Giel who was trembling from her fear. "Giel's. You can go home now" I told him.
Giel's face instantly changed. He felt free from the criminals. I don't want my employees to get hit.
"Thank you, Ma'am. But, is it okay?"
"I can take care of myself."
"Again thanks. Ma'am, take care of yourself."
"Either. Beware Giel."
I went straight into my room. Back, my room is like a broken ship. Even this time a lot of broken flowers.
"Where's the money?" ask a man with a codet on his face.
"I'll give you the money after I meet my Uncle and Tantu."
"Follow us."
Outside they get into the car. I just kept quiet. There's no way I'm going to have a car with them.
"Why silence. Let's go in."
"I'll follow you with my car. How's it?"
"We'll see."
"Let it. Later if he lies we will be able to find him again" said the person who was thick.
"Totally so."
Hearing that, I got into my car. Slowly but surely, I followed their car. This time I was just thinking about Uncle and Aunt. I even forgot about my own safety.
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Until the remote place they came down. Stupid me, why don't I bring a friend. I'm coming downstairs. There's a pretty creepy house. I could have cheated them this time.
"Where's my Uncle and my Tant."
"Please enter. We just drove up here."
I looked at those two people. "Are you guys trying to fool me?"
"You can go in and find out for yourself." They get back in the car. "Ask our boss."
I opened the door there empty. There's no one or anything. I heard some people talking to each other. I know maybe they kidnapped Uncle and Aunt. Fortunately, I haven't given them any money. If I were to be lied to again.
"Welcome to Alisha."
I was shocked to death and immediately turned my head to the sound.
"It turns out you are Aqil's wife. If I knew it was you, I wouldn't have to bother with this."
Gamas. He's the one who tried to chase me. But I always refuse. Why he could be here.
"You know. I haven't seen you in a long time. I miss you so much."
"Where's my Uncle and my Tant. I've brought the money."
Gama is approaching me. I should avoid him as much as possible. There's no way I'll give myself away for free.
"Save that money. We can do something else."
"Where's my Uncle and my Tant?"
"Don't think of them. They're safe.”
Gama was about to hold me but a voice made Gama turn his head.
"Friends. Is that stupid girl here?" ask Mei who ran in.
"What's Mei?" ask Gama.
"May?" I'm more surprised to see Mei there.
"Wow. You've caught him. Brother is indeed great," said Mei who immediately hugged Gama.
"Sister?"
Mei grabbed my face. "You're shocked. I was just playing a drama with Uncle and Aunt. They weren't kidnapped."
I'm shocked. I even felt hurt. Why would Uncle and Aunt do that. Is it because of money?
"I'll see Aqil first. Byebye." Mei kissed Gama's cheek and immediately left.
I was still so shocked that Gama pulled my hand. He pushed me to sit on the couch.
"Drink this and calm yourself first. After that you can go." Gama put a glass of water.
"Why are you doing this?" ask me before Gama leaves.
"You know what Mei looks like. She's the sister who always troubles her brother."
"A Gama fell for his sister?"
"I don't bow to my sister. I just want to avenge all your rejections on me.” Gama just left.
I know he must have been hurt by all my rejections. I rejected it well. Someways. I can't give my heart to a man I don't love. The love of Junior High that kept me trapped. Damnit.
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to be continued
