The Untouched Heart

Chapter 179 - Hit

“Fucking woman,” umpat Hendra pissed. I touched his hand. He sighed softly, but his face still looked angry.

We sat together in the garden after leaving the room. The hotel servants were busy tidying up the garden, but they didn't mind us using two tables to gather for a moment. Everyone was very angry to hear the last question. The journalist deliberately wreaked havoc after the press conference went well.

“Minum, Gista.” Darla gives a glass of water to the poor girl. His face paled and his body trembled ever since hearing that shocking question. Two servants placed a glass of water in front of each of us.

“That's not true, sir. I am not an illegitimate child,” said Gista for the umpteenth time. “I am the biological child of both my parents.”

“Iya, Gista. I know whose idea this is. Don't listen to them. I know that you are not my father's son,” said Hendra.

“This is whose crazy idea, Hendra?” qiana asked demanding to know.

“I can't say anything before there's proof.” Hendra shook slowly. He looked towards me. “I'm sorry, baby. Today's show ended in a mess.”

“Not your fault.” I looked at my friends. “We all must be tired. Just ignore the incident. We better go home now and rest.”

They agreed. Darla and Giovanni drive Gista home. Our houseworkers went home with Liando, while my family and I were with Kafin and Yuyun. We just kept quiet the whole way home. Hadi, Dira, and Ara were already sleeping due to exhaustion.

Arriving home, Abdi helps Hadi to his room, while Yuyun takes Dira. Hendra immediately entered his study. I didn't want to disturb anything he was going to do, so I headed straight to our room.

Female. Which woman did Hendra mean? Does this still have anything to do with Nora? But why was Papa dragged away? Did he not promise that he would not do evil again? Why did something new arise again?

My phone on the nightstand shook when I came out of the bathroom. I immediately picked it up and read Papa's name on the screen. They must have wanted to ask what happened at the conference. I answered that call.

“What happened, Ara? Why do you even get bad news on television?” ask Papa to worry. “Is Hendra okay?”

“My husband is fine, Pa. Gista who is in shock,” I replied honestly.

“What are these problems? Do you think Nora and Vivaldo are involved?” ask Papa slowly. “But isn't Vivaldo already in jail?”

“We don't know yet, Pa. I'm sure Hendra is doing something to prevent this from getting bigger. I'd love to call my in-laws, but I can't believe they'll answer my phone,”.

“Let Hendra talk to his parents. You better not add to the problem. Even though they attended your event earlier, I saw Naava has not forgiven you,” Papa said giving advice.

“Good, Pa,” I said according to. After saying my greetings, I ended the phone call.

Hendra walked into the room with a tired face. He looked at me for a moment and entered the bathroom. It's his family's problem. The people most distressed by this news were him and his parents. I'm sure Gista and his family are also devastated by this problem.

What's with the people out there? Why should they try to destroy a family just because of a news that has not been checked. Gista's parents were going to fight because the husband thought that his wife was having an affair. Papa and Mama also must have argued loudly about Papa who turned out to be unfaithful.

Then those who spread lies only smile happily because it managed to damage the peace of others' lives. And those who accepted and continued the lie became famous because they first got the news. So mean.

“We'd better postpone our family vacation trip for this month, baby,” I suggested when Hendra came out of the bathroom. He's nodding. He entered the clothing room and came out a while later after putting on a T-shirt and trousers.

“What is this? Did something happen in the workspace?” manyworry.

“No. I just didn't think it through. Why the problem is not solved also?” He kissed me on the cheek, then let go of his embrace. “Papa and Mama quarrel. Though it is not good for the condition of Mama who is preparing for surgery on Monday later.”

“Can I help you?” askaku expectantly. She shook her head.

“That's both their business. Papa should be able to convince Mama that the news is a lie and not true. So outrageous. They had no relationship in the past. Papa knew Gista's father but had no close relationship in the past with his mother. How can they even be rumored to have a father and son relationship?”

“Women you meant at the hotel earlier, who, dear?” ask me to remember that.

“Nora. Yesterday Mama invited me to lunch with her and Papa. It turns out that the woman was also invited. We talked about Gista and her skills as my secretary. Then Mama gets suspicious and thinks that the woman has something to do with Papa. Then Papa insists that the relationship he has is only with Papa Gista. They're old friends.”

“Nora has promised never to do this again, dear.” Even though he was there, it did not mean that he spread the news. “Again he will not ruin his good relationship with Mama. He was there, he knew that he could be the prime suspect. Other people who don't like you or are jealous of Gista are doing this.”

“You have a point too. But, jealous of Gista?” tanyanya's confused.

“Iya. He had only joined a few months already to be appointed as the secretary of the main director. Who wouldn't be jealous of him?”

“You were right too. I'll ask Irwan to investigate it. Thank you, dear.” He kissed my cheek. I smile.

“Thank you for inviting Xavier and Annora to come. I am so happy that everyone I love is gathered together today. Including Papa and Mama.” I hugged her.

“Anything for you, baby.” Hendra stroked my head. “Annora has given me a headache with her request. He'd love to talk to you again. But I don't want to force you to talk to him. You guys have long stopped communicating.”

“I've been unfair to him. Just because I hate you, I hate everyone close to you. I shouldn't have turned down your invitation to go see them when we were together.” I sighed softly.

“Not too late to repair your relationship.”

We had breakfast together as agreed on the previous day. Both Xavier and Annora's sons have grown into teenagers. They like to talk. Hadi who is with us is happy to be able to talk to them and show his English.

Even if they are on vacation, they still go online. They will take classes through videotape and work on what their teachers are assigned on the day. Each task is sent to their teacher's email. Practically. Holidays remain the way but schools are not neglected.

“We feel sorry for what happened to your family, Hendra. It must be hard for you to deal with such a big issue,” Xavier said as he drove us to the hotel lobby.

“Thank you, Vier,” my husband said.

“I asked my team to find out who did it. The investigation into Nora has also started.” Annora clapped her hands happily.

“Ann, really. I can handle this myself.” Hendra shook his head.

“No. I never just give you shit. If I say I'm gonna teach him a lesson, then I'm gonna do it. I want everyone to know that no one is allowed to play around with Annora Morris.”'s best friend