RETALIATION (THE Former)
The Rejection of the Wife

Andrian who just returned from the funeral, now has been presented with a sour face of the wife.

"Tha." call her softly

Rethah melengos, avoiding her husband who is still exhausted.

"Why you?"

"Where is your ex's condition, Mas? Is she still crying and hoping for your mercy?" retha's cynical speech surprised her.

"What do you mean Tha?"

"Mas! I can clearly see how much you care about him. Yesterday when he was in the hospital, you took care of him better. Nolongin him, than nemeni me. Your wife is pregnant like this!"

"Now, you'd rather come to his papa's funeral, when I'm still mad at you. Is it as important as anything, he made you?"

Andrian took his breath in. Since returning to this city, his wife had become angry. Rarely can they chat as well as before.

"Darling, calm yourself. Emotions are not good for pregnant women and our future children." Andrian tried to stay calm while gently rubbing his wife's distended stomach.

"Don't touch my son!" Retha brushed off his hand

"My answer is Mas, do you still have the same taste of Shindy?"

Andrian was flabbergasted as to why the question should come up at a time like this.

"What are you, still hoping to be able to come back with him? After she found out, she became a widow."

Andrian shook his head.

"Tha, I never thought about leaving you. Especially to turn Shindy around. I just respect Mr. Anton and his wife because they are, I can be in the position now" Andrian said

Retha was still staring intently at her husband. Seeing that sincere pleading gaze, Retha was even slightly withered.

"good. Let's just say for a while, I believe. But after this, I don't want to hear anymore, you help her Mas." retorted Retha

Andrian was silent. Obviously the wife is angry now, it is difficult to convince this pregnant woman if her jealousy level is this severe .Moreover, the instructions Ivan who took him to Bali tonight has not been able to convey Andrian.

"I'm gonna take a shower. Sultry." said Retha to the bathroom.

While Andrian is busy typing a message on Ivan, intending to delay their departure until tomorrow. At least until his wife's anger subsides. However, Ivan actually agreed to ask Retha for permission carefully. Andrian has not yet responded to the message. Hearts scared. On one hand pregnancy and the condition of Retha is very vulnerable now. If he is stressed or thinks excessively it will not be good for him. However, if she did not help Shindy find her daughter, then she would feel guilty as well.

Andrian decided to go into the room. He was waiting for his wife to come out of the bathroom to rest together. His view is bright, imagining Shindy will alone face criminals like Tommy. And recalled all the good minds of Anton Rahardja who had lent business capital to his mother after becoming a single parent.

"I have to keep going. Whatever happens, at least this is how I return the favor." murmured Andrian

"You're not going anywhere!" said Retha who was drying her wet hair

Andrian sighed.

"Except with me!" she sat down by her husband's side

"When do you want to come back?" ask Andrian

"How many days is Mas Andrian on leave?" Reth asked back

"It should be 3 days Tha. But.." Andrian hesitated to continue his sentence

"But why?"

"Tonight, Ivan took me off. He will continue the search for Shindy's daughter." Andrian said slowly

"Shindy again! Shindy again! Why the hell Mas? Just now we are better, now you have discussed him again." shouted Retha

"If you keep going tonight. Then our relationship ends!" said Retha coldly.

Retha ran out of the room and slammed the door hard. Andrian could only take a deep breath. Confusion in determining attitude. Andrian got up, was about to approach the wife but the door was locked from the outside. Several times, Andrian shouted for opening. But Rethah did not open it.

"That's it." Andrian also chose to give up. It would be up to Ivan to come and force him, he would not leave without his wife's permission.

All day long, Andrian was locked up without food and drinks. His phone battery was running out and his charger was left outside. His body is still lying. Not intended to shower or just change clothes. Weary. No desire at all to do anything.

Suddenly the door of the room opened. Showing the figure of his tiny wife who is still beautiful behind his thin dress.

"Retha.." call her soft

"Mandilah Mas's. Let's eat together. I've cooked oseng papaya flowers and anchovies." said Retha with her eyes moist

Andrian approached his wife. Cuddling in his arms.

"I'm sorry, honey. I realize I've been selfish and unfair with you." Andrian said peeked at the top of Retha's head.

"I'm sorry, too. I was angry earlier." Retha replied while playing the buttons of her husband's clothes

"Let's take a shower together. After that we have dinner." take Andrian to look at the round eyes that are still flushed

"Bag.."

"Hm."

"Never stay with me!" retha said with her potent tone

"No dear. Never." reply Andrian kissed back Retha's forehead

"Come on."

The residence of Anton Rahardja. Shindy is preparing to leave. His entire clothes were packed. Also some money claps bagged into his sling bag.

"Don't rush Shin" said his mother, who was still in mourning

"Shindy has to find your granddaughter soon. Whatever happens. Even if Shindy has to die. Shindy will do Ma!" shindy

"No one will die Shin. You have to live for your mother and son. Let me take care of you later." said Ivan who stood in the doorway

"Isn't this too fast Shin? Considering you guys were almost killed that night. Mama can't imagine, how you have to face again the same bad guys as them." said Shindy mama began to shed tears.

"Mama take it easy. There's Ivan with me." Shindy said with confidence.

"I won't let anyone touch Shindy, aunt. And I'll make sure the two of them, return safely." Ivan added

"It won't be long Ma. Shindy promises to be back soon." said Shindy although she herself is not sure if she can still return to this house.

"Yes if that is your determination. Mama will pray that God will protect you and bring you safe" her mother said, hugging Shindy tightly

"Shindy said yes Ma." Shindy kissed the back of her mother's hand while saying goodbye.

While Ivan prepares in the car with some of the weaponry he gathered from Rama's house. Shindy sat next to him.

"Shin, can I say something?" I asked Ivan suddenly

Shindy turned her head and gave a small nod.

"If I manage to help you, get out of this. Will you marry me?"