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38 — Practice To Reply

Figo kept silent in his room. Maybe Petra and the rest of the Black Center are looking for Figo's nose. But it will not be easy to know its existence. Because Petra never came to Max Nizone and rarely met Mr. Max because they're not too close.

Petra also had no idea that Figo was close to Mr. Max before he's taken to the Black Center by Seth. The incident has passed and is almost forgotten. Because after all Figo can't live with the Black Center. The principle is completely contrary to Petra. And Figo believes, Petra will not be easy to forget the past like a incident where a woman must be a victim because of Petra's selfishness.

Because it is also related to the death of Figo's parents. Petra and the others won't believe it if Figo tells the truth. So Figo chooses to leave and let Petra see herself as an enemy.

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"Is there an increase?" Mr. Max looked at his interlocutor casually. Crossing legs and waiting for a response from Figo.

Figo seemed to think and reluctantly replied, "Yes a little." replied Figo then sat down on the bench close to Mr. Maxs.

"Goodoo. That kid is a little stubborn."

"Ck, his nature is already similar to that of a rebel."

Mr. Max laughed crisply at Figo's statement. Ian has not been able to accept Figo as his guide. Even to this moment.

"Then, what about your plan? I'm waiting for when you'll act."

Figo glanced at Mr. Max momentarily then looked straight at the wall in front of him, smiling obliquely and snorting shortly, "In a moment. It seems he can't wait to see me."

Mr. Max raised one eyebrow, "I'm not talking about that little mafia."

"Then?"

"Gilbert."

Figo stiffened in place. Mr. Max has just provoked an emotion that Figo has long endured. Gilbert, the assassin who massacred his family even got his own daughter killed at Petra's hands.

"He will enjoy his punishment once everything is in order. The old man never gave up on running away from everyone."

Mr. Max looked at Figo full of question marks. There was something he didn't know. Maybe it's because personal things aren't all Figo tells other people. Though Mr. Max is like a father to Figo.

"The hit man looks like he'll be a fugitive if his identity is exposed" Mr. Maxs.

Figo nodded in understanding. Not just a hit man. The traitor also becomes an even more terrible fugitive from facing his own friend. As Figo currently faces.

"The trouble-maker seems to deserve to die slowly. I'm not sure he'll die before I kill him." Figo lowered his head to pick up his phone that was ringing.

Mr. Max just silently agreed with Figo's words. After all, the only one who had the right to kill Gilbert was Figo or...Petras. So that can Mr. Max does only help Figo and gives him support after the trap and accusations Figo received from Gilbert and his own group.

Figo out of Mr. Maxs. The sky had turned dark and the moon was faint up there.

"Kezia?" Figo said his eyes saw the name on his phone screen. After Figo was taken away by Seth's men he never received a call from the woman.

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Kezia POV

I saw Vernon who was still loyal to play the laptop and occasionally drank my coffee. I slowly went into the living room without making a sound. There's really nothing evil I want to do. But I just want to contact someone who hasn't given me news in a long time. Leah and Rafael were also reluctant to give me any news about him.

I opened my phone and called Figo. He always helped me when I was in W. And now I can't go back there to just talk or ask her the news.

"Ha—lo?" Figo picked up the phone from me a little slow.

"Kezia?" Figo said as if he couldn't believe that I called him. Or does he think someone else called him?

I circled my eyes to make sure Vernon didn't know what I was doing. Even though we were better, Vernon was still upset that I was seeing Surya. And now Vernon wouldn't agree if I called a friend if he didn't know the guy.

"Hi, how are you, Fik?" ask me to relax. Figo and I are like best friends. He always supported me when I was in a difficult time.

"Is this really you, Kez?" Figo still can't believe he called her. Maybe because we haven't seen each other in a long time? Yeah, it might be.

"Who do you think you are, Fik? A ghost? An alien?" I chuckled and waited for Figo who was silent across the street.

"No. I still can't believe it. Howareyou? Excelo all right?"

"Yes, we're fine." I said, "You know I'm going back to the capital? Sorry I didn't tell you that time. I really should go home by then."

Yeah how else? My father and father-in-law picked me up and urged me to go home because he said it was very dangerous there. And the shooting incident at the time made me believe that until now I was still in the capital and almost forgot about it.

"Yes, I know. So now you're living with your husband again?" Figo asked the same thing that Leah asked when I chose to stay at Vernon's house. I can't run away again after Vernon wants to change for me. Our relationship is getting better and better.

"Uhm..you know? He's changed, Fik. So I gave him a chance. Everyone is supporting me too. I can't divorce her because I don't want that." I answered honestly. Divorce was once thought of when Vernon was still rude and treated me unworthy. But after all, he could restrain himself and not force me to obey all his orders.

"Goodoo. Hope you don't have anything bad anymore." Figo said softly I could barely hear him.

Figo seemed to hear me but was reluctant to answer, so I felt bad about it, "I'm not going back to my house. There's something I can't talk to you about."

"All right."

"What...Vernon still doing you bad?"

"No, I told you he changed."

"okay."

"It seems you don't believe."

"It's not. Never mind, tell you what, if you need my help call me right away. I don't actually live far away with the capital."

"Is that? I thought you were going abroad."

Figo laughed at my words, "No. I just want to rest for a while. I'm not interested in living abroad either."

"Haha.ok, then I close first huh. I'll tell you next time."

"Okay, take care of yourself, Kez. Remember if there's anything you can call me."

"Ohm..bye."

"Bye."

I turned off the phone and raised my head. Slightly surprised when he saw Vernon standing up and looking at me with his sharp eyes. Has he been there since? Oh my God, I didn't notice his presence.

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POV Author

Vernon stretched out both of his arm muscles then removed the work glass perched on his nose. His work had just been completed and part of it was done while he was in the office. Bored, Vernon went out to return the glass to the kitchen.

When Vernon was in the living room he saw his wife calling someone these nights. And it looks like Kezia has yet to realize Vernon's whereabouts. Vernon returned the glass and then returned to the living room waiting for Kezia until the woman finished calling someone.

Vernon is curious about the person Kezia called. The distance made him unable to hear what Kezia was saying. Kezia looks happy and occasionally laughs.

Kezia turned off the phone and raised his head looking at Vernon in surprise. While Vernon only looked at Kezia flat and full of question marks.

Vernon approached his wife, "Who's calling?" ask Vernon.

"Friends." replied Kezia.

"Oh. What are you talking about?"

"Nothing, we just exchanged news. That's all."

Vernon looked closely at Kezia. Although he was curious, Vernon could not ask any more and gave Kezia some privacy.

"Jas. There's nothing else you want to do?" Kezia nodded slowly.

"We're going upstairs now." take Vernon and gently stroke Kezia's hair.

Kezia nodded then got up. He asked Vernon to wait for him and wash the glasses quickly. Then they immediately went to the room following Excelo who had been asleep since.

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petra spin off scattered in this story, even though it is still a long time to write the story of Petra 😆

gatau also want to continue what not 😂

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