RETALIATION (THE Former)
Equally White

Shindy closed the day's work by packing some almost expired cookies according to Bu Wiwit's message.

"Where is Mel going to send this? How packed gini?" tanya Shindy put the cardboard cake in a plastic bag

"Usually, it was distributed to homeless Shin. Wiwit likes to share. Here you bring one. I keep one Merrisa one." Imelda gave a pack to Shindy

"Thank you Mel" said Shindy happily. Bread with a sprinkling of ashes and mayonise was always his favorite.

"Have you finished yet?" asked Merrisa carrying her sling bag

"Udah. Nih, your bread." replies Imelda thrusting a box of cookies at Merrisa

"Okey, you got everything, right? The rest let me take it. Later if Bu Wiwit pick up all I share." said Merrisa walk towards the door

Shindy rushed to pack her luggage. His tote bag, also his bread ration.

TIN.. A white car stopped in front of the store. A person's head looked out from the half-opened window.

"That's.. Husband, right?" ask Imelda

Shindy nodded.

"Yes first, Shin. See you tomorrow!" imelda waved her hand towards Shindy

"Bah Mel." Shindy replied with a smile

"The feeling of your husband's car is good, it must be rich right? Do you want to work in a bakery? Is your husband a driver, and that's his employer's car?" terka Merrisa half whispered

Shindy was silent. Lazy to respond to Merrisa's words that will have long tail.

"First yes Sa." said Shindy rushed into Rama's car

"You want to go somewhere? Or want to eat something? I heard that pregnant women often crave." said Rama as soon as Shindy sat next to him.

"What's your goal now Ram? Why are you suddenly offering me something?" shindy asked with a suspicious look

Rama smiled in a slant. "Did every word sound dubious? So whatever form of my kindness to you, do you always interpret it as a request?"

"Because you're used to it. Sometimes you're nice to me, and then you treat me really badly. You act like a criminal and suddenly disappear. You come back and act like this. You're like Ram's double personality." Shindy explained

Rama remained silent. The look in his eyes showed disapproval of Shindy's statement.

"I asked once again. Are you going somewhere or not?" This time the question sounded so cold, flat. Without meaningful expression.

Shindy suddenly felt afraid if she had to face Rama's attitude like that. Shindy took a deep breath. Trying to control his heart performance well.

"I want to look up at the sky, see the stars scattered and look up at the moonlight that illuminates the sweep of the waves on the beach." Shindy's eyes glared out the window.

Without saying anything, Rama drove his car to where Shindy wanted to be. Rama takes Shindy down along the white sand of the beach glittered by the light of the lamp. Unknowingly, Rama's hand rubs against Shindy's fingers. Shindy who was shocked let go. Rama's sharp gaze was directed at his detached link.

"Sorry, I was just shocked." Shindy put her hand back on Rama's arm

Rama did not budge anything and directed Shindy to a restaurant that looked like a small tent with a beautiful array of decorative lights.

"We.. Eat here?" shindy asked stunned by the sight before her.

"What do you want to eat? I said, you can sit there first." said Rama pointed to an empty table on the beach

"Crab, I want to eat sweet sour crab and kale plecing." Shindy asked without looking at the menu book

"OKAY. Wait a minute." Rama went to the cashier's table to order.

Shindy walked slowly closer to the empty dining table. Some couples are busy chatting and capturing their moment together. Shindy smiled, it has been a long time that she did not enjoy the atmosphere of the night like this. Shindy looked towards the clear Bali sky. Immediately Ivan's face flashed. His smile, his attention, as he led him to the yellow bridge of the day. Makes Shindy's heart suddenly thump.

"No, I can't think of him anymore. After all, he was also ordered to kill papa. Butwhy? Did Ivan really want to kill my papa?" shindy's murmur was unknowingly heard by Rama.

"If he doesn't want to kill your father, why isn't he looking for you?" rama asked as he pulled the chair in front of Shindy

Shindy was stunned, her husband had returned.

"Why would your boss want to kill my father Ram? And why did Ivan have to be the one he asked for?" ask Shindy

Rama glanced at the curious expression of Shindy.

"If Ivan hadn't done it? Who else, it would be impossible if I killed my own in-laws. That's so ridiculous!" Rama laughed as if this was a funny thing for him.

"It's not funny Ram! Tell me, what's the reason?" shindy

"Is that important to you?" rama asked rubbing the corner of his watery eyes

"Obviously it's important Ram! My dad, he's gonna be killed, I need to know why so I can prevent that from happening!" shindy

"Deterred?" ask Rama

"My lord Tommy, he won't change his mind. What he commanded had to be accomplished, no matter if it had to harm others. Or take someone's life. It was a normal thing for him." said Rama took his words lightly

"Regularly? You ever kill too? Besides the dealer you're used to it?" squeak Shindy

"Close your mouth! You want your husband to end up in jail?" rama smothered Shindy's mouth

"Thank you" said Rama, releasing a lump in Shindy's mouth

"Maybe there's more?" ask the other waitress

"That's enough!" shindy

"Eat first. Spend it all, I'll tell you after you're done with all this." Rama pointed to the dishes at the table

"You also help me eat, I can't possibly spend it all by myself. About that, sorry I let go." said Shindy took a spoonful of crab sauce to taste it

Rama smiled thinly, his hands turned to cut jumbo lobster dyed spicy pasture sauce.

"Your father, he's not your grandfather's son" said Rama, enjoying his meal.

"Ohuk.." Shindy downed the rough drink

"My father, not my grandfather's son?" ask Shindy to make sure

"You don't know yet? Your father must have hidden it from you. Indeed treasures can make someone be cunning!" rama muttered as he continued to chew

Shindy stared intently at Rama asking for an explanation of all his words.

"Your grandfather used to have one biological child. His name is Tommy Andrian. The sole heir of Ferdinant Rahardja. At first, your grandfather loved him very much, let alone his only son. Then, as time went on Tommy's mischievous talent became more visible. He became brutal and dissident. Your grandfather was worried too, if Tommy continues like that who will continue his textile business later." said Rama without even seeing Shindy

"So my dad and your boss are brothers?" ask Shindy

"Obviously a half-brother. Your grandfather, adopted your father because he knew. Anton Rahardja is a smart, determined and responsible boy. He's also ambitious in business just like your grandfather. So your grandfather decided to give all his assets to manage your father." said Rama spent the rest of the seasoning on his finger

"So, Tommy wants my papa dead so he can take over all my grandfather's assets?" ask Shindy

"Absolutely. So, what's your decision now?" rama ended his dinner

Shindy shakes. The truth was too astonishing for him. The problem that had rung in his brain was now increasing by another one. Shindy was even confused, which one to settle first.

"Do you know where Ivan is?" ask Shindy

BYUR... A burst of ice landed on Shindy's shirt.

"Rama!" peekik Shindy surprised.

"Your question surprised Shin. Among all my explanations, why is it Ivan you're asking?" rama said, rising from his seat

"If I can find him, I'll convince him not to kill my papa! That treasure can be shared fairly right, maybe my father will too.."

"You don't know your papa, he's just like Tommy! Hard-headed, just like you." Rama ended the conversation and rushed to the cashier.

Shindy looked up at the beach. Worrying too much about his family, he was not among them. Shindy had no way to warn him.

Shindy took off her wet blazer. Attach it to the arm and walk towards the car park. Shindy tried to open her husband's car door, several times she tried but still couldn't.

"Ehem.. Why are you here?" ask a woman who came from behind.

Shindy turned her body. The petite girl with a knee-length lilac dress seemed familiar to him.

"This is my husband's car, Ms. Shindy!" firmly Retha stared intently at Shindy

"I'm sorry, but I came with my husband in this car" Shindy explained

"What do you mean my husband is your husband too?" ask Retha sarcastically

"It's not. I came here in this white car. I'm with my husband and he's paying at the cashier." Shindy explained

"My husband is also at the cashier! Which husband do you mean, Ma'am?" retha cornered Shindy

"Darling, Loh Shindy, who are you here with?" ask Andrian who just came out.

Retha glanced sharply at her husband. Clearly in front of Shindy, Retha showed her presence disturbing the harmony of the two of them

"I'm with my husband." explained Shindy who was a bit confused to see Retha get into the car easily

TIN.. The sound of horns sounded from behind. The exact same white car walked backwards not far from where it stood.

"That's my husband there, sorry I think I got the wrong car. First up Aan. Ma'am." said Shindy ran towards Rama's car

Andrian looked straight at Shindy. The view didn't change until the car left the parking lot.

"Pantengin just keep Mas, why miss the same smooth back that opens?" seloroh Retha from the car

Andrian blinked his eyes, then entered the steering chair.

"Why is the world so narrow. Previously loved even wasted. Now it's a husband people do not accept him." said Retha

"Udahlah. It's not good to think about things." Andrian said

"You're the one who made me think that, how not. Andrian was glaring at it!" retha protest

"Toggle again?" andrian god

"No!"