RETALIATION (THE Former)
Not the Actual Perpetrator

"He's my friend Ma. No way he killed papa! Besides Bi Ningsih also told the story, he had seen Rama passing by the side of the house. So it's likely Rama did it!" sergeant Shindy is trying to defend Ivan

Ms. Wulan seemed to be frowning, as perhaps her daughter-in-law intended to kill her own in-laws. And if so, what's in it?

"Mama, only Shindy knows the truth. Shindy's been through all this suffering. Mama look, Shindy's stomach. Yesterday's caesarean section wasn't even dry, but Shindy's baby was taken. Kidnapped until now have not met. Mama thinks, who did it if it wasn't Shindy's own husband? Only he knows for sure the ins and outs of this house!" shindy brightly with a high tone

"Shindy is going to the police station now, it's important for Shindy to find Rama soon. Shindy can't stay still, letting Rama ruin our lives like this Ma!" Shindy gets up from her position, intending to take a bath and overtake Ivan.

"But we have no proof." muttered Bu Wulan sounding soft

"We have a witness Ma! The coffee was also taken to the police station. If there's no fingerprints on Ivan there, he's not the culprit!" sure Shindy then goes into the bathroom

Mrs Wulan was sitting on the floor. The reality that Shindy threw out, added one more burden to her life. Her tears did not dry up. Even until Shindy was ready to go to the police station, her mother was still pacified by Bi Ningsih.

"Get my mom Bi, Mr. Parmin come to the police station now." take Shindy to walk past her mother

"Shindy!" shouted Bu Wulan running towards him. A warm embrace that she longed to welcome him. Shindy smiled, a sense of happiness spread throughout her heart. The figure of his mother has returned, although it took this tragic incident to bring them together.

"Trust everything the same Shindy Ma. Shindy and Ivan will get it all done" Shindy said

Ms. Wulan nodded in agreement. Then Shindy turned to Mr. Parmin who had opened the car door for her. The car drove off the yard. Seen behind a wall, someone was sticking his phone.

"He succeeded, sir. Anton Rahardja has been wiped out."

Shindy rushed to the interrogation room as soon as the police took her in. After a lengthy explanation, and the police agreed to further review, Shindy was finally able to meet Ivan again.

Ivan was still sitting in a tied position there. The blood that was beginning to dry up looked terrifying at the tip of his lips and nose. Almost battered all over his face because he was reluctant to admit things he did not do. Shindy grabbed the sturdy body from behind. Her cries broke, witnessing the injustice that continued to torment the two of them.

"I'm sorry, Mama Van. I'm sorry, too, you got like this. I'm late to help you Van." Shindy said, hugging the man tightly

A smile spread on his lips. A charming smile that although faint, but can thrill Shindy.

"I thank your mom. Thanks to all of this, you've finally trusted me." she said gently

Shindy stared at the bead of those pacifying eyes.

"Let's find Rama with Van. I'm sure you're as vengeful as I am. We should be able to catch him, and make him pay for all his mistakes." Shindy said with anger in both eyes

Ivan looked at her. Slowly his face approached towards Shindy. Her lips stuck to Shindy's lips. Slowly popping while closing your eyes. He felt the longing he had felt for himself.

"Let's do whatever you want. I promise to help you, even if I have to lose my life. I'll do it for you." promised Ivan with confidence

"No! No one's gonna die between us Van. Promise me." said Shindy

Ivan nodded slowly. The cop untied Ivan's hands and feet. Shindy picked up Ivan who was walking limped back to his car.

"We'll let you know if the autopsy results come out. Also if the case is progressing we will report it soon." said one of the officers.

"We will also inform you if you find anything sir. Thank you for the help." Shindy said before getting into his car.

Shindy sat in the back. Right next to Ivan. Somehow nervousness hit him, unknowingly his fingers that began to cool down fused with Ivan's fingers.

"If we're going to catch Rama, we have to make sure first. Where your baby is Shin. Because if we attack him now, I'm afraid. Your baby will be all right." said Ivan turned his head towards Shindy who was leaning on his shoulder

"I'm more worried about Van than my own life." Shindy started to shed tears

Ivan was silent, a frown on his forehead indicating that he was thinking hard to answer that question.

"Wait!" shindy shouted suddenly

"If he killed papa yesterday, it's very likely that he's already escaped from this town. She couldn't be in her apartment, right?" shindy asked Ivan

"It's hard to guess Shin. All we have to protect now is your mom. Because soon, both Tommy and his men will surely come to seize your papa's treasure." said Ivan

"No! Are they gonna kill Mama?" asked Shindy who was getting anxious.

"I think so, he'll force you to sign the transfer of assets on behalf of your father and threaten your mother as a hostage. We have to move quickly before they act." said Ivan, who seemed to know what Tommy was planning

"On Rama?" ask Shindy

"We'll look for it once your mama has a safe place" Ivan explained

"Your house?" ask Shindy

"I've sold it." Ivan replied briefly

"My house isn't safe?" ask Shindy

"They already know the whereabouts of your house" said Ivan

They both seem to think hard. Find the safest place for Bu Wulan before anything bad happens.

"My house is not. It's in the village. I don't think they'll know." said Mr. Parmin, who apparently listened to their conversation

Shindy turned her head towards Ivan, asking for his opinion. Is that the best thing they can do in the meantime?

"We're leaving tonight." Ivan said

"Then papa's funeral?" ask Shindy

"We'll both take care of it. Let your mama go with them." said Ivan

Shindy just complies. Seeing the seriousness on the man's face, made him sure Ivan had prepared him thoroughly.

The car was safely back in Shindy's yard. Shindy helps Ivan walk in hinting at Bu Wulan to get into his room. After explaining their plan, Ms. Wulan refused Shindy's request. But behind the statement of Bi Ningsih who patiently gave his understanding finally Bu Wulan according as well.

At night, exactly at 01:00 in the morning. Mr. Parmin, Bi Ningsih and Ms. Wulan are ready to leave Mr. Anton's residence. Armed with enough clothes and money, Ms. Wulan gave her goodbye to her son.

"Take care of yourself, son. You too! Don't let my son get hurt." said Mrs Wulan before leaving

"Come on Ma. We'll catch up with Mama as soon as it's all done." Shindy waved her hand at the slowly moving car.

"Shindy! You rest. Let me go for a minute." said Ivan later

"Where are you going?" ask Shindy

"I want to go to Rama's apartment. Checking into his parents' house. Who knows I found a clue."