The Untouched Heart

Chapter 173 - Between Two Women

~Hendra~

My wife's happiness is everything to me. I won't let anyone ruin it. Not with my own parents. I don't care who Mama chooses to accompany her during her treatment, nor do I care who she chooses to be her daughter-in-law. But I won't let him ruin the show my wife has been preparing for so long.

This great momentum is the determinant of the cessation of every rumor circulating. I don't want to hear people say we're still divorced, our relationship is not legal, or he's my mistress. Maddened. Za is and will always be my wife. I even have our legal marriage certificate.

I asked Gista to take care of everything that had to do with Mama. He reported the results to me before he got home from work. The great lady did not keep her promise. She didn't take Mama to see the doctor the next day after our meeting.

She brought my mom the day after. I don't know what's so important that she can't accompany you as soon as possible. Papa is annoying too. If the woman does not have time, why not Papa who accompanies Mama?

My blood boiled when the woman did not take Mama to our doctor or the second doctor, but another doctor. How much longer will he delay cancer treatment suffered by my mother. Blind mom or something? Then Papa, why is he just silent? Am I the only one who thinks that cancer is a dangerous disease?

“According to doctors, they came to ask what treatment options are the best that Mother Naava can take. The answer is mastectomy. They ask for time to think. No appointment when next consultation, Mr.” Gista reported the results of his conversation with the doctor. I invited him to come home.

As soon as I was alone in my study, I called Irwan. My mind is not calm as long as that evil man is still roaming freely out there. I don't know what made it difficult for the police to find him. Is he still being helped by an influential person so that no trace of him can be found?

Ah, it could be! It was impossible for a small person like him to be involved in such corruption if his superiors were not involved as well. How could he have known when those investigators would have arrested him were it not for someone on the inside involved? Damnit. I won't be able to calm down every time he can make another plan to complicate my wife's life.

“Nil, Hendra.” That was the first sentence Irwan said when answering my call.

“There are people who intentionally delete their tracks.” It's not wrong anymore. There was a strong person behind her who was protecting her because she wanted to protect herself.

“True. We couldn't find any CCTV footage of him coming out of his study or office building. It would have been impossible if it wasn't for the insiders who intentionally did it. I am sure that he is a key witness of the corruption case that is ensnaring him,” he said seriously. I thought the same thing.

“Is there no other way to find him?” askaku expectantly.

“I need to know who are the big guys who are behind the case. Because I checked the head of the department and the head of the office, nil. His phone does not store any information that has anything to do with the case. I suspect that he used a mobile phone with a disposable number to communicate.”

“Of course. Criminals will get smarter every time technology advances. They're getting harder to detect.” I clucked slowly.

“I'll send people to follow your wife. Who knows, he still has plans to go. I'll let you know if there's any further development.”

“Good. Thank you, Irwan.” After greeting each other, I ended the phone call.

Two days later, Mama went to see the second doctor, whom she came to with my wife. I don't know why he didn't come to our family doctor. But if he was more comfortable discussing and being handled by the doctor, I relented.

“Mother Naava agreed to perform the operation and has already scheduled its operation, Sir.” Gista called the date the next Monday. “Naava's mother took a sedative to get to sleep, so the doctor asked her to stop taking it. And to avoid the side effects of the drug, surgery can only be done one week after stopping taking the drug.”

I always come to the store and pick my own gift for Za whenever her birthday is approaching. I'm not very good at figuring out different prizes. Jewelry is the safest option. No woman has refused to be given expensive items. Especially diamonds.

The shop owner knows me well. She immediately showed me the necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that were their designer's latest output without me asking. Last year I bought a necklace, so this time I chose earrings.

“Hendra?” greet someone as I walk out of the store. I was never again surprised by an accidental encounter with any woman who suddenly knew me. I really hope I don't meet this woman. “You bought something for Aunt Naava?” He looked towards the bag labeled the jewelry store I was carrying.

“I have to go.” I continued my steps.

“Your mother is sad because you don't care about her. You'd rather be with a woman he hates than listen to his wishes.” Hearing that, I stopped my steps. I heard her footsteps approaching. “Do you not know that a sick person will recover faster when he feels happy?”

“You've only known my mother for the past few weeks. You know what about him and what can make him happy?” my challenge.

“Tante wants you to leave that cheap woman and marry a woman better than him. I'm. Isn't that obvious?”

“You forget that a mother will only be happy when she sees her child happy. I will not be happy with you. My mom wouldn't have taken long to realize that if we had just tried to be together. Please continue your home games. I want to know when you last.” I grunt softly.

“My mom just needs time to be able to receive her daughter-in-law back. When that time comes, hope you don't get too hurt. Don't protest at me later. Because I've warned you about this repeatedly.” I turned around and ignored his call.

The surprise I had prepared that morning went well. Za is happy with her unhealthy breakfast and likes her cards. Six jewelry boxes. Which woman would not give everything to the man who had given her such an expensive gift? Even though his mouth said no, when I suggested selling it, he immediately objected. Basic female.

Later that day, I smilingly received a call from Mama who invited me to eat with her and Papa. I accepted it without considering it first. I've been thinking about how to contact them, Mama gave me the solution at the right time.

The restaurant they chose was not far from my office location, so I had arrived for a while and did not have to struggle with traffic jams. When I said Mama's name, the waiter who greeted me at the door led me to a room.

I was not surprised to find the woman there too, sitting with them. I looked towards Papa who nodded his head, asking me silently not to make a drama. As long as they're in the room, I don't care. As long as I don't eat alone with a woman who doesn't understand the word no.

“I've ordered food for us, hopefully you don't mind eating seafood,” Mama said cheerfully as she looked at me and Nora alternately. I was forced to sit next to him because the seats in this room were only four.

“I don't mind, Ma. How about the results of the examination Mama?” aska I want to know.

“Doctor said, Aunt's condition is very good. Surgery is the right step and hopefully the cancer will not come back. Since the operation will be carried out tomorrow, Auntie invites us all to eat before starting her fast,” Nora said in response to my question. I understand why she answered, not Mama. He did not look at me when the woman spoke.

“No need to lie to me, Ma. I know that the operating schedule is next Monday.” Mama rolled her eyes. “Did Mama hate me so much that she couldn't be happy with me and my wife?”