
Dian massaged his temple. His conversations with Zafa always ended in tension. Dian just wants her son to move on from a past that doesn't wear that.
A pair of hands massaged her shoulders, Dian rubbed those hands and looked up. Gerry smiled gently. He knew his wife had just contacted their first son.
Perhaps most people would say if what Dian did was anything overdone, but for Gerry it is only part of the attention of a mother who is worried that one day no one will pay attention to her child after their death.
"Can I catch up with Zafa, Mommy?"
"You miss him?"
"Yes, I'm not calm. He's there alone in a foreign place."
"But Zafa's been to Toronto a lot to handle my company, you don't have to worry."
"Yes still. He's there no one's guarding him."
"Zafa is a boy, honey. He can definitely manage his own life, but if you want to see him please. I'll get you a plane ready later."
"Mas not coming?"
"I have a project in Bali, honey."
"But it will follow, right?"
"Yes, I'll see you."
Dian smiled and hugged her husband.
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Zafa takes Star to the hospital almost midnight. Star was treated immediately by a team of doctors. The doctor gave the pain killer and rubbed Star's shoulder.
Zafa and Star return on their way back to the apartment. However, in the middle of the road their car in the road. Star clasped her seatbelt in fear that they were her grandmother's men.
Zafa exasperated when some people came down with a hitter. Zafa immediately took something from under his seat.
"You can use a gun, right?"
"No. I can't" Star replied.
Zafa cupped Star's cheek. "You must be brave. You can't look weak. You need to be strong, Star." Star looked into Zafa's eyes. This time the man did not give a sharp look but rather a shady look. Star was hypnotized and he nodded.
"Goodle. Lock the car door after I get out. I'll take care of them."
Again Star nodded. Zafa got out of the car. Star hurriedly locked the door of her car. Star doesn't have the courage to be hurt like this. He felt useless and just troublesome
Star saw Zafa fight 4 strong-bodied men quite shrewdly. Star was increasingly admiring Zafa. Besides being handsome and smart, Zafa turned out to have other advantages.
Zafa was completely surrounded by 4 men. Zafa admitted that the 4 people had incredible stamina. They did not even fall down after being beaten many times by Zafa.
Zafa pulled the firearm from behind his waist. He shot one of the men and made the other 3 retreat. They were only ordered to take Star without hurting her.
"Go or I'll kill you all!" Highlight Zafa's eyes staring intently. They finally went to take their friend who was hit by the gunshot.
Zafa took a deep breath. She pulled out her hair and returned to the car. Star opens the door for Zafa. Not even Zafa sitting properly, Star hugged him with one hand.
"Thankiou."
Zafa froze in place. He let Star hug him.
"We need to get out of here."
"Hmm, yeah. Sorry I'm so excited."
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