THE BARA OF THE PAST

Changing Freedom

Marcela was angry because she contacted Asep many times, but her father's mobile number was not active.

"Father to anywhere, anyway, in a precarious situation like this even his phone can not be contacted. I must take immediate action if Baskoro is aware and telling the truth, then Dad's position is in danger" he murmured.

Marcela immediately typed in a message.

[Dad, please call me right away. It's important!] sent message.

"Hopefully Dad will be online soon," she said.

Marcela went out of the room and found Nerwani looking at the garden in front of their house.

"Mom ate?" ask Marcela.

Nerwani just shook his head.

"Mom, why are you sad?"

"Since yesterday your mother did not want to eat" said Sudarsih sadly.

"Mom, why don't you eat?" ask Marcela again.

Nerwani simply shook his head, then his back shook. Nerwani crying. There was one secret that he wanted to reveal, but until now his tongue still felt faint.

"Mother, soon all these problems will be solved. Wait for Father and Marcela to fight first, yes, later we will move from this city and live happily together" Marcela promised Nerwani.

Again Nerwani shook his head.

"What's really going on, Ela?" ask Sudarsih.

"Grandmother also does not need to know what happened with Baskoro. The accident that befell Mom must be paid for. The Baskoro family had to suffer" said Marcela making Sudarsih shudder.

"You're exactly like your mother" Sudarsih urged fretfully.

The shadow of the past continues to flash in Nerwani's mind about the insults of Dewi Murtiningsih, his mother Baskoro, the man he loves.

One afternoon, Goddess Murtiningsih came to him.

"Leave Baskoro now! How many times should I remind you, Mad Woman!" Appoint Goddess Murtiningsih right in front of Nerwani's face.

"You'd better read it before you get close to my son. I would never let Baskoro take the wrong steps in dealing with women. You know it's only used as an impingement of his lust. A lowly woman like you does not deserve to approach my son," despised Dewi Murtiningsih.

"Stop insulting me, Madam," Nerwani said. He was tired of being pressured.

"What are you gonna do? Never dare to mess with my family, if you do not want your life I lose," hardik Dewi Murtiningsih.

"I love Baskoro."

"What kind of love do you offer him? " ask Dewi Murtiningsih sarcastically. "I sent Baskoro abroad to be a man. Meet the right soul mate. Not with a lowly woman like you. You think I don't know your profession right now. You sold your body."

Nerwani no longer dared to look at the face of Goddess Murtiningsih. When Dewi Murtiningsih was about to leave her house, Nerwani felt defeated. He took an urn in the corner of the room and then smashed the urn into the back of the head of Goddess Murtiningsih.

The woman lay helpless, but Nerwani forgot, Dewi Murtiningsih came with her bodyguards. He was dragged away and tortured and thrown out of town.

That was when vengeance continued to mount on Nerwani's chest. His legs are limping, his shoulder blades are broken. Nerwani had to sit in a wheelchair. When asked by Sudarsih he only said to be a hit-and-run victim.

Tears kept flooding his cheeks. Nerwani indeed holds a grudge that has broken through the bones. However, half his heart was not willing if Marcela had to make up for it. Moreover, the mastermind of all these plans was Asep, her husband who had never given her a living throughout their marriage.

***

Meanwhile, Liodra continued to find out about Ryo's news to Dewanti.

"The family of Mr. Beni will not let this problem drag on. So you take it easy, Liodra. Soon Ryo will be found" Dewanti said.

"That's a good idea. All right, you can get ready soon and we come to Aunt Lestari's house." Dewanti was happy because Liodra was mature. He now realized Liodra had changed a lot. The girl learned a lot from yesterday's failure.

"How about, Jeng Lestari? Is there any news about Ryo?" ask Dewanti, once they get to Lestari's house.

"The police are still continuing to investigate the whereabouts of Ryo, Jeng Dewanti. Pray that Ryo will be safe."

"Maybe there's a business friend who feels hurt. Have you contacted her friends, Auntie?" ask Liodra.

"Already, Honey. The last news they saw was Ryo at a nightclub and out with a woman. Aunt apologized for that."

"Here you go, Aunt Lestari doesn't need to apologize to Liodra. Before marriage Ryo was free to do anything."

Again Dewanti was stunned to hear the sentence that came out of her daughter's mouth. Leodra is much more mature.

***

At the hospital, doctors are calling Devano because he is the only Baskoro family.

"Today Mr. Baskoro will be moved into the room. It seems there is indeed a dangerous substance that may be indirectly consumed by Pak Baskoro. In conclusion, this dangerous substance enters his body by injection."

Devano was surprised to hear the doctor's description. "Is this evidence to the police, Doctor? I need an official letter from the hospital."

"The doctor's letter could have been, '" the doctor replied.

Devano immediately contacted Surya. "Om, how? Is Om Surya so consult with Om's friend who is the cop?"

"Yes, he said that if you want to add evidence it could have to be official from the hospital."

"I've got the diagnosis. Mr. Baskoro was deliberately poisoned slowly."

Surya was silent for a moment. "Then Om will not delay any more. Cecep must be the only suspect.  All right, you take care of Mr. Baskoro. Om will take Cecep to the police station."

Surya immediately contacted his friend and made an appointment at the police station.

***

Meanwhile Asep aka Cecep is trying to secure the documents of land certificates, houses, and plantations that he has been storing.

"Right, it turns out the police are standing guard in front of Baskoro's house. I can't be seen" murmured Asep.

As Asep was about to announce his position to Marcela, the man activated his phone and received many missed calls from Marcela.

Soon he called his son.

"Dad is now in a place you can't say for safety's sake. How's Baskoro doing? I haven't heard the latest."

"Dad, it doesn't look like he's gonna make it. Still in the ER."

"You execute the next plan immediately, ask Baskoro to shut up and shut his mouth or Ryo will die."

Marcela smiled, "Alright, now I will immediately give the best surprise to Liodra."

Marcela hung up, then called with Liodra's new number.

Liodra who was still chatting with Lestari, immediately raised the unknown number.

"If you want Ryo to be safe, shut up Baskoro's mouth, don't say anything to the police!" Liodra was shocked to hear a familiar voice.

"Ela, what do you want now?" ask Liodra.

"I'll trade my father's freedom for Ryo's.