Thorny Love

*Bab 56

"Do you have any plans in advance?" tanya Riska was a bit hesitant about the choice she had just made.

"Yes. I've got a very extraordinary plan to take down Zia. But, this plan I can't run alone. I need help from someone else. Especially people like you who are very close to people Zia knows."

"What plan. Why do you need people who are close to people Zia knows?" tanya Riska is getting confused and increasingly hesitant.

"here." Laila asks Riska to come closer. Feeling somewhat doubtful, Riska did as Laila asked. He brought his ears closer to Laila. Quickly, Laila whispered something.

"Lo sure you want to execute this risky plan?" ask Riska getting confused.

"Yes rest assured. You're a shadow of the success of this plan I told you about. We'll make a big profit if this plan works."

"But the risks of this plan are also enormous. We can go to jail if we get caught."

"We must proceed with this plan carefully. Don't fail and you have to succeed. Don't leave a trail that anyone can trace."

"Gue really feel not sure gini yes," said Riska increasingly doubtful.

"Yes, if you're not sure. I'm not forcing you to agree to this plan. But, you'll miss the golden opportunity to hurt Zia."

Riska was stunned as she heard Laila's words just now. Slowly his mind returned to recall all the events related to Zia. All of these things made his heart feel very sick. The pain was what made him have to avenge Zia's actions at any cost.

"Alright, I follow your plan," Riska said in the end.

"Good if that's it. We're gonna start working on our plan right now."

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Riska's waiting for Zein to come home. He walked back and forth in front of Zein's apartment door. Moments later, seen from a distance, Zein walked towards the apartment.

"Risk." Zein was a bit shocked when she saw Riska in front of her apartment.

"Zein, I'm here to apologize to you. I kept thinking about all the mistakes I had made, and the mistakes tormented me, Zein. Please forgive me and never leave me. I want us to remain good friends forever" Riska said with a sad face.

"Ris, you're not wrong. Why apologize because I also feel that I've gone too far. We will remain friends forever. You just calm down. But by the way, this way you talk is a little different than usual."

"I want to change Zein. Want to be better than usual. I don't want you to leave me because I can't afford to lose a friend like you."

"Listen to me, Riska. I'm not leaving you. We will remain friends at all times" Zein said, holding onto Riska's shoulders.

"Promise." Riska raised her little finger.

"Yes I promise" Zein said while doing the same.

Childhood memories come back to them both. All the things they do become memories that will never be forgotten forever.

Riska splashed into Zein's arms. He felt something warm run through his heart. The small candle that had been extinguished because of the wind, is now back on illuminating the niche of Riska's heart.

"You promised me, never deny anything that happens" Riska said as she continued to hug Zein tightly.

"Yes, I promise. You take it easy."

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One week later, Riska contacted Zein while crying sadly. He asked Zein to come to the cafe not far from the apartment they lived in.

Zein complied with Riska's request with anxious feelings and was filled with question marks. Because Riska did not say what happened, it was what made her feel anxious about Riska's state.

Zein walked quickly into the cafe where Riska had been waiting for him since. When he saw Riska sitting in the corner of the cafe, Zein immediately headed there.

"Risk."

"Zit." Riska got up from her seat and hugged Zein.

"Finally you came also Zein," Riska said as she buried her face into Zein's arms.

"What's up, Riska? Tell me, what's the matter! Why are you crying like this?" zein asked increasingly worriedly.

"You know, don't you if I live alone? After my grandmother died, I had no one left. I have to work hard to meet all my own needs. But now, the work I was hoping for, is no longer there."

"What do you mean?" asked Zein in confusion.

"Zein, I got fired from the office where I work. I don't have a job anymore. If I don't have a job, then I'll starve to death, too" Riska said, weeping more and more.

"Oh my God, what was that about, Ris. You shouldn't waste your tears crying."

"What do you mean?" tanya Zein woke up from Zein's embrace.

"It's about work, you don't have to be dizzy. You don't have to work, I'll take care of all your needs from now on."

"What! You're not sane anymore, Zein. Have you forgotten who I am? I'm Riska, your friend. Did you forget what your childhood friend was like, huh!" Riska looks upset now.

"Hey, don't get angry like that dong, mama. I know who you are, but that's the only idea I have right now. Guarantee all your needs until you get a new job. I guess, it doesn't matter."

"No matter what? I don't like to eat drinking from other people's results. I can't accept anything that belongs to someone else. I hope you don't forget how I am, Zein."

"I didn't forget Riska. It's just, I have no other way to help you."

"I already know what you're thinking. You definitely can't help me. I have to find a job as soon as possible, right now," said Riska rushed to leave Rama.

"Hey, wait! Where are you going now?"

"I want to find a job. You can't help me."

"I want to help you but you refuse. Now, tell me how I should help you."

"Zein, I want a job. Can you give me a job that suits me. I mean, an office job that matches what I expected."

"Ris, you forgot that my company wasn't here. But abroad. I could've given you an office job like you expected. Not here, but abroad. If you want to leave the country to work in my office, then I can arrange a suitable position for you there."