THE STAR OF HEAVEN

PART 68'S

Zalynda inched while covering her body with a blanket as Ray slowly approached her, but Zalynda remained in her position. Ms. Reema smiled slightly looking at the two

"Mom stayed first. Looks like you two should talk to both." Said mom Reema wise

"Eh mother, wait." Ray handed her a bouquet of flowers and a box of martabaks to Ms. Reema.

"Thank you for taking care of Zalynda. Although this is not comparable to mother's help, but I beg you to accept my little gift."

Ms. Reema laughed as she pinched Ray's cheek "Why so formal, kayak to who."

Ms. Reema immediately accepted Ray's gift.

Fragrant scent of fragrant eggs make Zalynda's saliva jostle want to come out. His stomach was rumbling as if asking to be filled. But the girl held him back by remaining silent

"Where's Daniel?" Ask Reema

"Sir Daniel waited in the cafeteria he said, ma'am." Answer Ray. Ms. Reema nodded. He said goodbye to Zalynda

***

Daniel bent his arm that was pierced by a syringe. It feels a little painful compared to ordinary injections

"When did the results come out, Doc?" Daniel asked the doctor in the lab

"About three to four weeks sir."

"Has the girl also taken a sample of her blood?" Ask Daniel again

"Already sir, just got us here just before you came."

Daniel nodded while saying his thanks. The man stepped into the hospital cafeteria waiting for Reema's mother

As if remembering something, Daniel took his phone in his pants pocket and dialed a number

"Hallo.." there's a voice over there. His voice sounded weak

"Hallo, Mr Yono? You all right? Your voice sounds like a sick person

"Sir Daniel? Ng, I'm fine. What's the matter calling?" Yono's voice sounded even more excited. Daniel grinned

"So here, I want to tell you that tomorrow I want to meet with Mr. Wijaya as the president director of Wijaya Group."

I heard a breath at the end there

"Is it not enough to meet me, sir?" Tanya Yono's

"This is the instruction from the head office. Every TecnoTek client should be visited to establish closer cooperation. The only client I haven't visited is Mr. Wijaya." Said Daniel

"When are you home?" Tanya Yono's

"Tomorrow around 5pm."

"Good sir. I'll prepare the houseman to welcome you."

"Thank you."

"Ohya, sir Daniel. What about the girl you took to the hospital yesterday?" Yono's voice sounded anxious. Daniel pulled the tip of his lips

"Looks like he's fine. I don't see him anymore." Answer Daniel. It's true, Zalynda isn't in front of Daniel right now, so Daniel doesn't see it

"Oh thank goodness."

"Where did you get that girl, Mr Yono?"

"He is just a p****r small who has a lot of debt to me sir. He's not important."

Daniel's jaw tightens. It was fortunate that he was on the phone with Yono so Yono did not see Daniel's expression

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow."

Daniel hung up the phone. Remembering the things Ray told about Zalynda when the two of them were following Yono earlier

FLASHBACKS

Ray and Daniel follow a car they know out of club XX. Yono's car

"Since long Zalynda tormented physical and psychic living there. They treat her like a maid." Said Ray while continuing to follow Yono's car

"What I saw yesterday seems like Zalynda has a deep trauma." Daniel said as he glanced at Ray

Ray was silent for a while "Za was a victim of sexual harassment, sir. Already from High School he was treated indecently by Yono."

Daniel's chest throbbed pain. Didn't expect the girl's life to be so miserable

"Why did Yono do that? He should have taken good care of Zalynda.." Sizzle Daniel

"It seems that he also wants to get rid of Zalynda so that he can control all of Wijaya's possessions and assets." Answer Ray

Both of them were silent with their own thoughts. The drizzle began to descend to wet the earth

"Where's this car rented?" Ask Ray again

"Owned by a friend. Take it easy, the plate has been removed. We're execution up front by the lake. It's pretty quiet in there and there's no street CCTV." Daniel gave instructions

Daniel smiled. Obviously he memorized because dozens of times he always visited this area to meet with Farah

"After this, you must take good care of Zalynda. I'll take care of Wijaya." Said Daniel. Ray nodded

Their car reached the shore of the lake. Ray immediately precedes Yono's car and blocks his way

"Use your mask so he doesn't recognize you." Daniel said just before they got out of the car

FLASHBACK END

"Nil.."

Daniel jerks. Ms. Reema was already beside him

"Have you taken his blood?" Ask Reema

"Had mama. The results will come out in about 3-4 weeks."

Ms. Reema smiled as she fondly stroked Daniel's head

"May it be true that Zalynda is your daughter."

Daniel smiled "We're home now."

***

After Miss Reema, the atmosphere is a little quiet. Only the sound of television is heard where a broadcaster conveys news about Indonesia and the world.

"Where have you been?" Ask Zalynda quietly

Ray laughs. The young man sat on Zalynda's bed

"From last night I was here. I only left when the security guards kicked me out." Ray said chuckling

Both are back in silence

"So morning I heard what you said, Za. That said you forbid Miss Reema to call me because you don't want to see me." Ray broke the silence

Ray's hand slowly touched Zalynda's cheek. The girl slightly rewinded her head so Ray's hand only reached for air

"I'm dirty, Ray.." whispered Zalynda stuck with her head down. His hand was squeezing the hospital blanket

"Who said? You're still the old Zalynda." Answer Ray gently

Zalynda took a few breaths before speaking

"Before I passed out, I saw a man approaching me and felt his hand unbind me.."

Zalynda sobbed "Most likely she has touched me, Ray.."

Ray shakes. Slowly his hands clasped Zalynda's fingers. At first the girl refused, but Ray gently kept trying to reach for the fingers. Finally Zalynda resigned and let Ray hold his fingers

"The man you saw was Daniel, Za."

Zalynda looked up in disbelief at Ray

"Sir Daniel told Yono?"

Ray smiled "Sir Daniel never told Yono to find a girl. It was Yono's own initiative. He wants to satisfy clients by giving women away, but he doesn't want to spend money. That's why Yono kidnapped you and gave yourself to his client."

Ray breathed a sigh of relief, "Allah God is still looking after you, Zah. Good thing Mr. Daniel found you and took you to this hospital. Really am.. I'm so grateful.."

Zalynda cried while breathing a sigh of relief. It was as if a heavy weight had been lifted from his chest.

Zalynda looked at Ray's hand holding his hand. Zalynda's forehead wrinkled at Ray's flushed and slightly injured books. Zalynda's reflexes grabbed Ray's fingers

"This why?"

Ray looked at his books that were flushed and slightly injured. A smile rose on Ray's lips

"It's okay. I'm just giving a lesson to someone who's touched mine."

"You beat up Yono?" Zalynda asked with wide eyes.

"Not beating, Za. More precisely, beat him." Ray Errata

Zalynda sighed softly "Ray, what if she reports to the police? What if he returns to Grandpa? Grandpa is sick.."

Ray immediately cupped Zalynda's cheek and directed the girl's face to look at her

"He won't report to the police. Even if it was, he would only embarrass himself. As for Vijaya's grandfather, Mr. Daniel has protected him."

Zalynda's eyes blinked at Ray while smiling with relief. Ray held Zalynda in his arms. The two of them fell silent while enjoying a warm embrace

"Sir Daniel was very kind to me. Why is there anyone as good as him as Ray?"

Ray laughed "Kor Za. He's your father.."

Zalynda straight up faced Ray "Did you say?"

Ray closed his eyes "Tickness."