THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

Revenge of the Past

After the shower, Mira looks fresh and calmer. He approached Via and Ratna.

"It's more comfortable?" ask Ratna.

"Yes" answered Mira.

As they were about to talk again, a police officer approached. He was the one who accompanied Mira when Via and Ratna had yet to come.

"Sorry, Mira is better? Can I get an explanation now?"

Mira looked at Via and Ratna alternately. It seems he still doubts.

"Can we accompany you? We lived together in a shophouse" Via said.

"Oh, yes. Can, Ma. Come!"

They went into the examination room.

It turned out long enough. So many questions Mira has to answer. Via and Ratna were eventually questioned because they were related. Especially Via. He was the target of the kidnapping.

At 8 o'clock the three of them came out. Farhan immediately greeted him.

"It's over?"

"Yet. We were hungry, not yet breakfast. We were allowed breakfast first."

"Then, we'll have breakfast together in the cafeteria, yuk!" bring Farhan.

Mira seemed so hard to swallow food. Every now and then he just stirred the fried rice in front of him.

"Why, Ma'am? Not delicious?" whiskey Ratna.

"Eh, eng-no. En-good, really."

"Mbak Mira is still traumatized by this early morning incident?" connect Via.

Mira nodded. He put a spoonful of rice in his mouth.

"Mbak Mira has to win. Thank God Mira survived" Ratna said.

"I'm confused, why is Om Beno so evil? In the past, when my family lived next door to Om Beno, we often shared food with each other. He and Aunt are both friendly. After the success, my family rarely had contact with the Om Beno family" Mira said.

"What is the relationship between Mr. Beno and Dek Ratna and Dek Mira?" Farhan interrupted.

"Om Beno is my mother's sister, Mas. That's Mama Mira's father, my father's brother. So, Om Beno is not the same brother Mira. But, Om Beno used to live next door to Mira's family. At that time, Om Beno was still working in the company of Mr. Danu, the papah the jellyfish," Ratna said.

"We don't yet know why Mr. Beno did this. However, whatever it is, hopefully Mr. Beno realizes his mistake. This matter we leave it to the authorities."

After they finished breakfast, Farhan paid to the cashier. Then they went back to their original room.

Just now they entered the room, Mr. Andi and Mr. Arman came. They were also questioned about Mr. Beno.

By 11am, the examination was over. They're out of the room. Apparently, Mr. Haris's family has arrived, including Eyang Probo.

"I don't think my mistakes in the past have been this long-tailed" complained Mr. Arman.

"What happened?" ask Eyang Probo curious.

"What if Mr. Arman's story continues over lunch? The officer was asked to be tired and hungry" suggested Ms. Aisyah.

"You're right. Come on, let's eat first! We're going to Aldan's restaurant not too far away. How's it?" the Esang Probo.

All agree. Three cars left the police station. Ten minutes later they had reached the restaurant that was in question Eyang Probo.

Not only is the body tired from sitting long enough in front of the investigator. The soul felt tired after answering various questions from the officer. Especially Mira. She still feels traumatized by her abduction.

However, eating together to enjoy a delicious dish was able to relieve fatigue and stress. They eat dishes with gourmand.

Mr. Arman took a long breath. He sipped his drink first before telling a story.

“Then, I worked at a company owned by Mr. Beno. I have been working there since the company started. As the company grew, I became Mr. Beno's right-hand man. However, I made a mistake about 7 years ago. I recommend a company owned by my friend as a partner. As it turns out, my friend is corruption of project funds which resulted in considerable losses.”

“Isn't that Mr Arman's fault?” Farhan interrupted.

“Iya. But I'm here because I'm the one who recommended.”

“Pak Arman fired?” ask Via with a heavy voice.

“Not only fired, Ma'am,” said Mr. Arman bitterly.

“Meanour?” ask Via again.

“Mr Beno blacked out my list.

His colleagues were contacted not to accept me. Dozens of applications were rejected. Fortunately, the late Mr. Wirawan accepted me. In fact, in a relatively short time my career soared. The big name of Wijaya Kusuma also fluttered in the next two years. That's what makes Mr. Beno angry.”

“Isn't Mr Beno's problem with Mr Arman? Why did the late Mr Wirawan come to be hostile?” ask Mr. Haris in wonder.

“That's what I regret. Why was Mr Beno's anger inflicted on the deceased and his family?I feel guilty about the deceased and Ms. Via. Because of me, Ma'am Via also suffered the consequences,” said Mr. Arman in a raucous voice.

"This is not Mr. Arman's fault. The late father accepted the Father, of course had a reason. Whatever it is, it certainly shouldn't be in question" commented Via.

"You're right, son. Maybe Beno was angry because Arman was accepted in Wijaya Kusuma, helped raise Wijaya Kusuma. The late Wirawan grew more successful with the presence of Arman, the man Beno banished. I think that's what sparked the grudge in Beno" said Eyang Probo.

"Emm, I'm on behalf of Om Beno apologizing to Via and his family. Because of my behavior, you suffer. Mira too. Sorry about Beno, yes. Hiks. i-I was ashamed as his nephew," Ratna sobbed.

"Already, Rat. You don't have to feel guilty like that. The past let it pass. Hopefully Om Beno realizes his mistake" said Via.

Miss Aisyah smiled proudly. He felt that his adopted son and daughter-in-law were getting older.

"But, I think Beno needs to learn a lesson. The matter of kidnapping Mira was resolved legally. Maybe he needs to feel the cold of sleeping in a prodeo hotel for a few months or a few years. Hopefully, while languishing in the cell, he can learn many things including eliminating his grudges" continued Eyang Probo.

"What is the threat of punishment for Om Beno for how many years?" ratna asked with a worried look.

"Because the victim is not a minor, maybe the prosecutor will use article 328, the threat is at most 12 years," replied Mr. Andi.

"Ratna doesn't hate Om Beno, does she?" ask Ms. Aisyah.

Ratna shook her head and answered softly, "I'm ashamed, ma'am. My actions have tormented many."

"What about Miss Mira?" Miss Aisyah looked at Ratna's cousin.

Mira was silent. His face looks tense. His mind is still haunted by the shadow of his kidnapping.

"Mom! Ms. Aisyah asked, tuh," Ratna said as she patted Mira's arm.

"Eh, yes. Em, how, Mom?"

"It seems you're still traumatized. Right so?" ask Bu Aisyah softly.

"Sa-I'm so scared, Mom. The bond in my hand still feels like. Especially that knife." Mira is horrified.

Everyone is silent. They were concerned about the girl's psychological condition.

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