The Terror of the Rapist

Keeping Secrets

Diah caught up with Melani and immediately blocked her arm.

“What's wrong with you, Mel? Why did you suddenly run away after receiving the phone?” asked Diah in a curious tone.

Melani did not answer. She hugged Diah and cried. Diah was more confused. He tried to calm his best friend.

“Content your heart, Mel. Explain, what happened?” said Diah gently.

Melani still can't talk. Diah perceptive, maybe Melani did not want their conversation heard by others. He then brought Melani into the meeting room next to the corridor. There was no one in the room except for the meeting. They can talk quietly without fear of anyone listening. Diah locked the door before approaching Melani who was sitting in the chair. She let Melani spill the fatigue in her chest. Upon seeing her crying begin to subside, Diah then began to ask.

“Please explain, Mel, what really happened? Who was the person who called you earlier?”

Melani did not answer immediately. He bit his lips, enduring the pain that felt slashing to him. There was still the worry of entangling her heart to tell the truth. But the weight bearing such a huge burden squeezed his chest as if it did not give him much choice. He had to pour all of this out so that his heart would be lighter and quieter. He also needs people who are able to understand and understand his circumstances. And there was no one else he could trust other than Diah.

With a hoarse and stammered voice Melani finally revealed the bitter reality that befell her. He told me the chronology of the events that made his life fall apart. The shadow of the rape kept haunting him day and night. Moreover, the rapist did not stop with his actions in the toilet that night. He continued to follow and terrorize himself over the phone. Diah was shocked to hear Melani's confession. Unknowingly her tears drenched her cheeks. He could also feel the inner suffering and torment that his best friend felt. His heart is sad and concerned. She hugged Melani to comfort and comfort her.

“Yes, God! Why did all this happen to you, Mel? What a cruel and barbaric person that is! You can't let him terrorize and destroy your life. You have to report him to the police!” exclaim Diah so fuming.

“No, On! I don't want this matter to be known to outsiders. I was actually kind of forced to tell you all this, but because I already trusted you. No one else knows but you. Not even my family told me about this. I don't want to make them sad. I need someone who will listen to my heart!” melani said stammered.

“But, Mel, you can't let this matter pass you by, let alone that person still terrorizing you!”

“I know, Di. But I don't want my problem to be known to the public. Where should I hide my face? My career could be ruined, my family's good name would be tarnished, and more than that I would continue to be overshadowed by the shame that I had been tarnished. I don't want to be burdened by all that, Di.”

Diah. She understood Melani's feelings. It is hard to live life as a rape victim. In addition to feeling loss of self-esteem and having to face a bleak future, the soul of the rape victim is also haunted by painful trauma. They have to bear a burden that is not light. Not to mention the public view of rape victims who are sometimes more cruel than the actions of the rapist. Rape victims will get stigma and ridicule from those around them. They will be isolated and isolated in association!

But Diah also can not let his friend continue to be infested with fear and anxiety that makes his life is not calm, especially after getting terror from the rapist. The rapist's actions really crossed the line of humanity. Not only has he ruined Melani's life and future, but he has infused a deep wound into her heart. Throughout her life Melani will continue to be overshadowed by the trauma of rape!

“I understand how you feel, Mel. But if you leave this matter alone, your life will continue to be disrupted. That savage rapist will continue to terrorize you. Your life won't be quiet as long as he's still out there. Your soul will continue to be gripped with fear and horror. You have to report him to the police and put him in jail so he doesn't repeat his actions!” diah persuaded Melani.

“But, Di, the rapist threatened me until I called the police. I'm scared, Di. He will do even more cruel to me!” melani said with a shivering voice of fear.

“It's precisely because of that, Mel. You need protection. And that protection you can only get from the police. The actions of the rapist who is still courting you over the phone will make it easier for the police to arrest him!” sure Diah.

“You don't have to be afraid that this problem of yours will pop out. You can ask the police not to expose the case. We're asking the police to investigate the case secretly. I'm sure the police will be willing to fulfill your request!” diah tried to convince again.

Melani gave a long sigh. With a little weight he nodded his head. “Alright, Di. I'm fulfilling your advice. But the problem is, I do not really recognize the face of the perpetrator.” said Melani pessimistic.

“You didn't see it at all?”

Melani shook her head in a doldrums. “The situation was very dark, Di.”

“But at least you probably know the characteristics. Maybe the person is tall, stocky, mustachioed, wear perfume what brand, so?”

“I don't really remember, Di. What was clear was her tall slender figure, roughly ten centi above me. She did not have a mustache, her perfume somewhat smelled of Dior, then.. her hair was a bit floppy, because I had grabbed it!”.

“Are you sure he's an insider, not an outsider?”

“Who else can do the deed inside the office toilet, Di? He also recognized my cell phone number. Honey, the number is confidential. There are dozens of male employees in this office. I can't accuse any of them. That person would certainly also not show himself prominently as the culprit.”

“There may be some people you should suspect, Mel?”

“I don't want to accuse, but I'm suspicious of Rico and Toni. Also Mr. Frans. You still remember what happened when I was tailed by someone when I came home from work last night, Di? At that time I met Mr. Frans in the parking lot. But I still doubt, would a man like Mr Frans have the heart to do that low?”

“Everyone is suspect, Mel. High social standing and status does not guarantee a person has high morality as well. I agree with you, I think only three people are suspect. Because they're the ones who've been paying attention to you!”

“But please, Di. Don't open this secret to people!”

“Don't worry, Mel. I will keep this secret very well. You also do not have to worry about the rapist's terror. You don't care about his chatter. Concentrate your mind on work. If you are still afraid to go and go home alone, let me ask Deni to take you. Later at lunchtime I'll escort you to the police station. Okay?”

Melani just nodded, following the advice of Diah.

“Ya, already. Now remove your tears. Don't show your heart's sadness in front of people. Be normal and ordinary. Later if any phone rings, let me pick it up!” diah's toilet gave instructions.

Melani nodded. He then wiped away the tears that were still on his cheeks. He also re-woven his clothes so as not to look wrinkled. He then walked out of the room with Diah. When he returned to his study, several pairs of eyes noticed them. Melani's feelings are uncomfortable. But Diah hinted not to care about people's views. He must be normal and ordinary, as if nothing had ever happened.