Persist
The Part 16
The anxiety still bothers me. Even to this day Aqil can't get in touch. I've tried Nia's help, but Nia hasn't told me anything.
"You've woken Al?" ask Nia. He brought breakfast to my room.
"More. Is there any word from Aqil?"
"no one yet. But the data you asked for I got." Nia took a file from her bag.
"thank you. I know Aqil now with Mei again. I don't know what ruse Aqil always fell in love with."
Nia just smiled at me. "You can have breakfast first. I'm going to the office."
"Yes. I'm going to the store too. I haven't been there in a long time. Thanks again."
Nia smiled and left me in the room alone. Since Nia was here last night, I asked her a little help to figure out some things.
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As usual, Giel was still happy to tell me when I didn't come here. He also looks brighter than usual.
"Don't just shut up" Giel said later.
"Sorry Giel. I'm on a lot of business."
Giel's face looked very disappointed. "Next time I'll tell you." I'm trying to cheer Giel up.
"Must dong Ma'am."
I went back into my room and opened the file Nia gave me this morning. I know all this has a reason. I have to find a good reason for Mei to confess to her true self.
I typed a name on my phone. At least I have to confirm what's in this file. Bad is not good.
"*Hallo Vidi."
"I knew you'd call me." Vidi is the same.
"Sorry I just called you. Can we meet now?"
"good. At the Cafe Must."
"ok*s*."
I took the bag and of course brought the file. I need to know who I am and who May is to Vidi. I know he's keeping secrets. Otherwise, how could Vidi keep her identity all this time. He even knows my Mom and Dad.
"Giel's. I'm out."
I stopped a taxi to drive me to the Cafe Must. There's no other choice but this. I should know.
"Thank you sir." I gave you the money and got off. I saw Vidi sitting there. He looks like he always does.
"You really came? Is your husband not angry?"
"He has business. Surely you know what business."
"What do you mean Lil."
I tried to smile. "How are Gama and you?"
"Me and Gama haven't seen each other in a long time. We've also been separated since your parents' accident." Vidi sipped the coffee that was already in front of him.
"really?" I took the file I brought. "You can read it all here." I just wanted to see what kind of response Vidi would give.
"You."
"Yes. I know, you're the one who deliberately made the accident. I also know you and Gama have the same intentions." I tried to hold back my tears.
"Where did you get this from? I can clear everything."
"Clearly? Do you know my sadness? You're young even though you're my uncle but that doesn't mean you can have me."
"l. I also didn't think that Gama would do anything worse, to take revenge with you."
I smiled with pain. "Never see me again. And remember, assume we don't know each other."
I grabbed my bag and walked out of the cafe. It is unexpected that Vidi will immediately admit everything. I also did not expect that Gama would do that because of all my rejections. Is Mei also the victim of all this. Then actually what Vidi meant by parting with Gama. They also have other problems.
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"You home?" I immediately greeted Aqil as if I knew nothing.
I frowned at Aqil's question. "I'm at home. It's not you who didn't give me the news."
"See this and explain everything."
Aqil threw a pretty big ampelo on me. I opened it slowly. Me and Vidi.
"You think I'm having an affair?" my many.
Aqil's face turned red and looked at me. "you reckon? You don't think I know any of that."
"He's my Uncle. I just found out, I remember everything too. Are you jealous?" my many.
"Uncle is so friendly."
"I'm the Lili that Papa was looking for. Not May."
"Now you're admitting nothing." Aqil threw his bag and sat down on the sofa.
"i'm serious. Please believe me, I sincerely you cheated even you married Mei. But, I really am the Lili that Papa is looking for."
"That's enough. I'm tired."
Aqil left me alone in the living room. I don't know what to explain it all in what way. I can only go with all this. I guess if I said it, he'd believe it. However, what happened was not my guess.
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Aqil did not enter the room last night. He also did not say anything after yesterday's fight. I went out of the room and tried to find him but nothing.
"More. Aqil where?" ask Nia who is preparing the file in the room Aqil.
"sorry. Aqil left early this morning."
I just kept quiet and closed the door to the room. I'll find Aqil and try to explain to her again. Maybe he doesn't like what I did yesterday.
"Preferably don't meet Aqil. He's very angry at you." Nia patted my shoulder.
"You know the truth, don't you? Why not defend me?"
"not yet. I'm leaving first, breakfast is at the table."
Nia left me right away. Now I'm back alone. In fact, I don't have any defenders or solid evidence. Now I'm going to do it slowly.
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I'm still waiting for Aqil. Although it was late at night but I did not want Aqil to come home without anyone welcoming her.
"I'm home."
"You pu....". I saw Aqil holding Mei next to him. He had a big enough suitcase.
"Prepare a room for Mei and me." Aqil gave me his bag.
"Why should I?" I asked Aqil. He deserves to be mad at me but why should he bring this deceitful woman.
"You're my first wife and Mei my second wife."
"What?" I took my hand off the handle on Aqil's bag.
"No need to be surprised, brother. You must accept me to be your sister now." Mei picked up the Aqil bag that was in front of me.
I smiled even though my heart was eager to run. "I'll get the room ready."
"no need. I'll prepare myself for my husband."
Aqil immediately embraced Mei and took her to the master room. What I'm doing now. Everything has happened, I must survive to uncover who was responsible for my parents' accident.
"I'm sorry."
Nia was down by the door. I know he feels guilty for not being able to say anything. Maybe he had another reason to shut up.
"I'm fine Nia. I'm going back to the villa. I'm taking Aqil." I picked up the things in my room. I'll be alone for a while.
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to be continued
