DISTURBING NEIGHBORS
61. Threats

"Sister, one thing you should remember. I'm not what you think. The pictures you received may have been me, but I didn't realize when they were taken." Neska tried to explain to Cean across the street.

There is no word from Cean, Neska understands maybe the man is arranging his feelings now regarding the authenticity of the photo he received. But, on the other hand Neska also feared that Cean did not believe it and instead made his own arguments and conclusions about the photos he got.

"Sir ..." Neska's voice again shook, he was willing, he did not want Cean to make his own speculation about this. He wanted Cean to listen to a little of his explanation. How could Neska pose like that consciously?

"I'll see you soon and we'll discuss this in person later."

Neska caught the cold tone of Cean's voice over there. The girl was frustrated. But it's good that they meet in person so that Neska can explain in detail to Cean about what really happened.

"Well, if that's your decision. I'm waiting for your brother to come here."

"Hmm" said Cean who sounded lethargic and uninspired.

The call was cut off side by side by Cean. Neska came back crying. Imagine if Cean had thought nothing of him because of the photo. Neska doesn't know how to restore Cean's trust in her. Because of this, Neska is convinced that Cean's trust is beginning to erode against her. But Neska still wanted to give the man an explanation. She does not want Cean to label her as a girl who is not good just because of the authenticity of the photo. Neska. That's what Neska had to tell Cean. But, what will Cean believe?

On the other hand, Cean is in a point of concern. He knew the one who sent the photo was Jelita. Cean guessed that the girl must have been framed by the woman. However, one side in his head actually led him to a logical thinking that said that there was no way Neska could be trapped just by Jelita. Does Neska actually like to collect photos like that?

Soon Cean put those thoughts to rest. Her innocent girl couldn't possibly have such a weird hobby unless it was Jelita. But, how could the photo be truly original? What really happened to Neska? Does this have anything to do with Neska disappearing since the end of her campus hours?

Tingg ...

One message notification goes back to Cean's phone. This time from the same number. Jelita's.

And the one this time sent to Cean really made his blood boil. Photographed it was seen if Neska was being hugged by a man whose face was not visible to because the position of the man was peeping Neska's forehead asleep with a blanket covering up the chest.

Cean. He already knew if this photo was taken at the same time as the photo he had checked for authenticity. So, Cean knows if this photo is also original, visible from the resolution of the camera and the name of the file is similar to the initial photos that had been sent by Jelita.

Cean called Jelita right away. He had to make a calculation on the woman. Without having to hear an explanation from Neska, Cean knew that her girl was being framed by Jelita's men. Convinced. Cean was one hundred percent sure if that was the case actually. Cean can conclude because such a trap once fell on his sister-Aura. (The story of Aura is in the novel Trapped On the First Night)

"Hi, Mr Cean?" That's how Jelita welcomed the phone call from Cean.

"Breng sek! What are you doing Neska?"

Jelita laughed across the street. "I didn't do anything to him, sir. Father alone is too high regard for him, even though his self-esteem is not lower than mine."

"Basic ja-lang!" cean Maki. "Remove the picture, I'll pay you for all those photos!" hatchlings.

"Pay? Do you think I am short of money? I can still make money even if I don't work at your place anymore."

"So, what do you want?" ask Cean to the point.

"Surely you asked me what I wanted after you trampled my pride by ousting me from your company and rejecting my offer outright at the club'?"

"Say!" sergeant Cean.

"What you need to know, I don't need your money."Jelita paused her sentence. "But I want you to lick your own spit by pleading with me who you have refused."

"What do you mean?" ask Cean growled.

"I'm sure you understand what I mean. Plead, Sir. We'll spend a hot night together so I believe that you sincerely apologize to me and appreciate me offering you to you."

"Don't hope!" cean hissing.

"Then our deal never takes place. The photo will continue to be with me and once the time comes everything will be spread to the media. The competent party will immediately declare its authenticity and then Neska will end up with a career that is not yet how bad and a name that is immediately ugly. How's it?"

This time it was Cean. He laughed to his satisfaction, either laughing at his own stupidity that could be threatened by Jelita or even laughing at Jelita who deliberately sought because of him.

"You wanna play games with me, huh?" cean sarcasm. "You're looking for the wrong opponent, Jelita. Your threat will not work for me. I'll make sure all those photos are lost to you before they get to any media."

"really?" Jelita was even challenged by Cean who challenged her back.

"Yes, I can even obliterate all the way to the roots. You're wrong to ask me to play around with this."

"I've never messed around with anything I said!" firmly Cean.

"Why is a father like this fighting for the good name of the new model? Why was it that when I worked under the auspices of the company, you didn't do that?"

"Actually I retain your good name as well, Jelita! Unfortunately your own attitude that actually makes your name tarnished and makes me sick to fire you."

...****...

Last night, Neska cried incessantly. She's shy. So ashamed. It turned out that his body had been enjoyed by Karel even though it was only looked at. Neska was sorry why all this could happen. Carelessness led him to this path. Neska was afraid that digital traces of her photos would be scattered in the media and could not be erased.

Neska believes, after all it is consumed by the public, then the name will be polluted. The plain image he has, which is really him, will disappear along with the spread of his picture that is not wearing clothes.

Not to mention the social sanctions it will receive. There must be a lot of eyes looking at him. Thought he was cheap. Even other spies would be able to imagine his body shape.

If until that happens, then Neska's life will be completely ruined before her career really goes up.

"Udah dong, Nes. When are you crying like gini?" Sheila tried to calm Neska down again, not knowing how many times she had done it but not even Neska listened to her. The girl was still stunned because her thoughts were getting further and further everywhere.

"Rion has promised to find Karel today. You calm down, yeah. Karel will definitely be dibogem Rion."

No, it was not a matter of vengeance on Karel that Neska thought of but rather thought about her fate in the future. Especially with Cean who would look at him one eye. Neska is not ready. He wasn't sure Cean would accept it after this incident. Wasn't her body already exposed by Karel? Surely Cean will be disgusted by her later.

"Photo." Neska told Sheila.

"the photo? What photo, Nes?" sheila asked not to understand what her best friend meant.

"So, you said last night that from the cctv tape Karel was like a picture of me?"

Sheila nodded at Neska's words that spoke while crying.

"The photo has reached Sister Cean."

"What?" Sheila was shocked and smothered her own mouth. "So, Karel does this make plans? Must mean he let you and sister Cean break up, huh, Nes."

"I don't know what he really means either."

"Prophey, Nes. I'm sure Sister Cean must understand how you are."

"But last night, Sister Cean's voice was cold to me. At first, he did not believe the photo. Finally he found out its authenticity. I'm kind of disappointed to learn that the photo was real, Sheil."

Sheila took a deep breath. He was trying to understand Neska's feelings now.

"Surely Kak Cean will understand Nes. I'm sure he loves you, right? If you need me and Rion, help explain everything that those pictures are because you were framed."

Neska rubbed the rough lining of her tears on her cheeks. "Maybe he can understand, but next time he'll see me one eye, Sheil. He must think I'm cheap. The girl whose body has been seen with other guys."

"Yes but that's not what you want, Nes."

Neska shook her head weakly. He's not excited now.

"So, what is the decision of Sister Cean after knowing the photos? She's not mad at Karel?"

"That's exactly the case, Sister Cean has no mention of Karel at all. As if that told him it wasn't Karel."

"Did Karel ask someone?" guess Sheila.

"I don't know. It's obvious that Sister Cean wants to meet me and talk directly to me."

Sheila looked at Neska softly. "Hopefully everything is fine. I doain your relationship is getting stronger after this, yes," he said sincerely.

...Connect .......