The Untouched Heart

Chapter 175 - The Protector

“Shoppers!” Zach slid a fist into Vivaldo's battered face. He grimaced in pain while holding his right hand. “Sials. I forgot the hardness of the cheekbones exposed to the knuckles.” I just nodded slowly at his behavior.

Vivaldo could only lie on the floor, unable to move. He closed his eyes but I knew that he was not sleeping. Abdi brought me my tablet and we saw through the CCTV footage at the gate what happened. Then I moved to the CCTV at the front door of the house. I picked CCTV on one of the fence walls. And I finally know how he got in.

“Why is your life like this? Do you think this is how you love a woman? Why did you waste my brother when you wanted him? After you've lived each other's lives, why now, Vivaldo?” ask Zach wonder.

The man laughed and coughed at his own blood. Two tears fell from the outer corner of her eye. “I'm sorry I let him go so easily. I should have tried harder to persuade her back to me. We must have lived happily by now.”

“He is happy with his life. Your chance is long gone. Why now?” ask Zach again.

“Are you blind? Don't you see that Ara is so beautiful and her heart is so kind? You'll never know this, but he's got a nice body. Don't you know that he's become the object of many men's fantasies?” Vivaldo grimaced in pain as soon as Zach slapped his cheek with the back of his hand.

“My brother is a fine woman. Watch your mouth. You have ruined it and still dare to spread your evil deeds to him on television. I will make sure that this time you will be in jail for a long time. If you still dare to come to disturb him again, I will kill you with my own hands,” Zach threatened. Vivaldo laughs.

“You must think that the person you are protecting will continue to protect you from the law. Have a good laugh, Vivaldo. Anyone who helps you escape and hide will not be able to protect you forever. You are just a messenger dog that will be thrown away when it is no longer useful.”

“Wealthy people like you know what? You were stabbed from behind until now unconscious too. Do you think he'll throw me out? It won't. I hold the secret. Dogs also have brains, Mahendra Perkasa.” He coughed again because of his own blood.

“Do you know? He reminded me of Ara's birthday. I almost forgot about that. Like a drunk, I came here. We had a plan, but I ruined it all by coming here.” His laughter turned into a fad. “Ara .. forgive me. I just want us back together ...”

Zach and I exchanged looks. There was a big man standing behind him. Wh who? Who has a secret he holds that protects him from police pursuit? This person was not a random person because Irwan could not find any traces of him.

“Za will never come back to you again. He loves me so much. And you know for yourself that he does not easily turn his heart when he has given his heart to a man. As Zach said, your chance is up.” I smile.

“Get yourself in jail,” Zach said as he heard police car sirens. “People there don't like female bullies. Especially if they know that you are also committing massive corruption. They don't like their money stolen.” He patted Vivaldo on the shoulder.

“No.” The man's eyes were rounded, only to realize that he was in deep trouble. But he's too late. Two police officers held her hand and forced her to stand up. “No! Nah! I don't want to go to jail! Nah! Let go of me!”

Zach explained to one of the officers who approached us what had just happened. After we promised to come to the office to give a full statement, they left. Sakti and Liando hurriedly cleaned up the blood that was soiling the floor. Fortunately, there were no carpets in the corridor.

Zach and I went to the toilet to clean the bloodstains from our hands after beating the man. My head began to spin thinking of anyone who had ever had a relationship with Vivaldo. An important person who might have a cooperation agreement with him.

“Dicky and Nora are people who have quite influential families. Those who had been close to him and planned evil things against my family. Do you think they have anything to do with this?” I asked Zach.

“I was also thinking about his words earlier. But what is the connection between Vivaldo's corruption and their families? Does any of them have any business with the ministry where Vivaldo works?” Zach asked back.

“Shortly. He said the guy told me about Za's birthday. Not likely. What are our closest people involved with him?” manya suspect.

“You're right. Ii'm sorry. Pressure makes me unable to think clearly.”

“He came here because of an emotional boost. Being in hiding for the past few days made him careless in making decisions. Brother heard for himself, he and whoever was behind him already had a plan. But he ruined it,” Zach said slowly. I looked at him with concern.

“What do you think the plan has to do with Za?” I half whispered.

“Can be.”

The atmosphere in the side garden was back to normal when we returned. I approached my family and sat down with them. My wife and I have to talk very seriously later. For now, I let him have fun.

We all gathered in the living room as soon as the invitees came home. Because it was the man we who should be able to rest immediately had to talk before parting ways. Of course, the question many people ask is whether he will be imprisoned for a long time.

“I know that this is unfair. But there is nothing we can do if when free later he still wants to approach or hurt Brother Ara.” Zach looked at his brother sympathetically.

“So, we have to wait until he does evil again, then report it and so continue until one of them dies?” qiana asked in frustration. Helmut immediately embraced his shoulder, trying to calm his wife.

“We will all take good care of each other. It's not just Ara. Hopefully no one else will try to hurt us,” said Zach mediate.

“Ng, I don't understand what you guys are talking about.” Claudia cutting. “But the night is getting late. We have to rest because there is an important event tomorrow.”

We all comply. After driving them to the terrace of the house, we went back into the house. The kids are sleeping on the couch. I asked Liando to carry Dira to his room, while I drove Hadi.

Za was sitting on the edge of the bed when I entered our room. I let her with her own thoughts and went into the bathroom. I let the shower water wash over my head, helping me calm my mind. So much has happened in the last few days. When will this all end? I miss our peaceful life.

“I'm sorry, Hendra.” The words greeted me when I came out of the bathroom. After putting out the lights and closing the door, I approached, then sat down by her side.

“Do not do that again. You promised,” I said in a serious tone. He put his head on my shoulder.

“Do you never feel as tired as I feel? Our problems always go back to Vivaldo and the events at that hotel. I felt the same worry that Qiana felt. What if he comes back and repeats his actions?” said slowly.

“Then we will take care of each other again and report his deeds,” I replied casually.

“It's not that easy, Hendra,” protest.

“Also it's not that complicated, baby,” I said I don't want to lose. “It depends on our way of view. You want to think of it as easy or complicated. He's no longer a new problem. We have faced him twice. Are you still afraid if she comes for the third time?”