"When did mom get here?" Wira opened her eyes slowly, still looking sleepy."Can you explain what this is?" Desi put down her cell phone, which showed a man and a woman smiling happily."This is Riana," Wira replied quietly."Yes. I know she's Riana, what I'm asking is why is Riana's picture the wallpaper on your phone?" Desi looked sharply at her son. "Is that what I think it is?" she continued."Yes, Mom. I've known Riana for a long time, she and I went to the same college, and I have feelings for her, too. I even expressed my love to Riana, but she refused because there was already a man who had become her lover first," Wira explained at length to Desi, his face also looking depressed when he remembered Riana's rejection."You know this is wrong, Wira? Riana is married, so it's not good for you to have feelings for a married woman!""I just love her, Mom. I'm not going to force my feelings on her anyway, and she doesn't recognize me now. Please, Mom. I just want to see her from a d
Wira heard the commotion as she passed Reynald's room, just in time for the door to be open so she could see clearly what was happening.Reynald who saw Wira, became agitated, his hands even clenched tightly. It was just that the boss couldn't see because he was covered by the desk. "I called Riana earlier, but this woman came instead. I didn't want to tell her at first, but she kept insisting and I was forced to ask her to make the coffee not too sweet. What came instead was very sweet coffee, I really don't like very sweet coffee, so isn't it natural for me to be angry?" asked Reynald, who was actually asking for justification."Then why do you want to tell Riana?" Wira asked with a puzzled look on his face, but at the same time he didn't like the idea of Riana getting tired of being told what to do.Reynald scratched his head, which wasn't itching, because he couldn't think of a suitable answer. "Um, it's because she's so good at making me coffee!" Reynald replied quickly.Wira c
Riana took a deep breath, which she let out roughly. "Aren't you the one who doesn't want children? Then why do you say that I'm the one who didn't give you a child?" the question that came out of Riana's mouth made her heart ache.Riana had told her husband several times that she wanted children, but he always said later, later and later. So now Reynald was saying that Riana couldn't give him children? Really, if a man didn't want his wife anymore, there would be a thousand reasons to say that she wasn't good or suitable for him."Since you got your paycheck today, you can start looking for a place to rent yourself," Reynald said."What do you mean?" Riana looked at Reynald for an explanation."What Reynald means is that you pack up all your stuff in this house and leave. Just like that, you don't know!" snapped Diandra, she was extremely annoyed with Reynald for not speaking clearly."You're kicking me out? For her sake." Riana pointed shakily at Diandra."Yes, because I'm serious a
Wira who saw Riana next to his mother, hurried to hide behind the sofa, actually he always wore full clothes at home. It was just that he had taken a shower in the outside bathroom because the hot water didn't come from there, then after bathing he felt hungry and remembered that there was fruit and snacks in the living room."I thought you wouldn't be home today, so I brought Riana here to stay.""Riana is staying here?" Wira stared in disbelief."Yes," Desi replied briefly, she didn't feel comfortable telling Wira about Riana in front of her own people."If you have any objections, I'll find another place to stay." Riana looked down, embarrassed to see Wira still shirtless.Even though the man was already hiding behind the sofa, Riana was still embarrassed and misbehaved when she saw Wira's six-pack abs."I told you it's dangerous for a woman to be out all night, Wira won't have a problem with you spending the night or even staying here. He's rarely home anyway, isn't he Wira?" Desi
"This is it. You stay here with me, don't go anywhere." Desi held Riana's hand.Riana couldn't stand it, so she nodded her head in agreement, which made Desi smile happily. Wira who was behind the wall, felt the same way. Because he was so happy, he accidentally shouted, causing the two women to turn to him."Hello, yes. I'll be right there." Wira pretended to receive a call from someone. "Mom, I'm going to work first, I have an important meeting at the office," Wira said to Desi."Isn't it Sunday?" Riana looked at her boss in surprise and unconsciously asked a question that embarrassed Desi and Wira."He's always working, Riana. It doesn't matter if it's Sunday. Even yesterday was Saturday, right? Well, he's still working, it's just that because other companies give Saturdays and Sundays off, he's forced to do so because he doesn't want to make their employees tired," Desi explained.In fact, Wira's company always has Saturdays and Sundays off. Only workers like Riana had Sundays o
"Where are you going, Auntie?" Riana asked with a confused expression."Just out for a walk, I'm bored at home," Desi said.Desi didn't want to say that she was angry with Riana's in-laws. After all, what if she knew that she had nothing to do with them and that Riana would be hurt by her story?"I'm going to change for a while," Riana excused herself."Yeah, I'll wait here," Desi said.Riana went into the room she was staying in, opened her bag, and started to pick out some clothes for Desi to wear. "What clothes?" Riana muttered to herself as she continued to look at the contents of her bag.While Riana had no intention of putting all her clothes in the closet, she had no intention of continuing to live here. If there was a chance, she would look for a house to live in, that's what she thought.Riana came out wearing pink, complete with her hijab, and not forgetting to use a small cheap bag. "Sorry, Auntie. I haven't bought any decent clothes yet." Riana looked down, remembering h
"Who's pretty, Wir?"Desi's question made Wira stutter, not realizing that he was speaking with his mouth instead of his heart.Desi laughed softly at her son's answer. Actually, she knew that Wira was complimenting Riana, who looked beautiful, but just wanted to tease the man."Riana, is it? Well, it's true what I said, Wira just said that you were beautiful.""No." Wira shook his head slowly, nervousness was what he felt."So it's weird, huh?" Riana looked moody now.In fact, Riana had not looked comfortable in the clothes Desi had chosen, even though she still wore the hijab, she was not used to wearing today's clothes. Since she was originally used to wearing gamis or long skirts, it was a little uncomfortable for her to wear modern Muslim clothing."No, it's beautiful!" Wira replied quickly, his face immediately turning red with embarrassment."Thank you."The two of them became so awkward that Desi drew a ragged breath, feeling strange about this young man in front of her. Given
"I'll just buy a used one, Mr," Riana refused."That's okay, just use it. Finding a used laptop will take time, this file has to be ready by tomorrow morning because there is a meeting at noon," Wira explained."Okay, then I'll use your laptop for now. Can I work on it in my room?" Riana asked hesitantly, afraid that her boss would take offense."Go ahead.""Um, if I use my laptop, what will you use?" Riana turned around after taking a few steps."This." Wira pointed at the computer in the corner of the room.Seeing this, Riana felt a little relieved. She felt uncomfortable using Wira's laptop. She was self-conscious about not causing too much trouble, but circumstances were not always favorable, so she had to accept help from the family."It's been a long time since I played with this thing. Do I remember how?" she muttered to herself.She turned on the previously dead laptop to see if she could still use it or not. If she could, she would study the documents Wira had given her, but
Time has flown by. Mayang has a hard time speaking, and walking now because she stroke paralyzed the right half of her body. She's having a hard time doing things on her own these days. The woman needs help with everything, from eating to using the bathroom."I got married to live well, not like this!" Diandra grumbled.Diandra's been on a rant all day, and Reynald's had it."Shut up! It's also because of you that my life has become unlucky!" Reynald blamed Diandra for his own mistakes, his usual way of deflecting responsibility."Ugh! You're the corrupt one, why am I the one to blame?" Diandra glared at her husband."Yes, because I'm married to you, everything is messed up! It's different when you're with Riana, especially since you know your husband doesn't work, and still goes shopping, so all the money you have left is gone to pay your debts. Now you have to look in the trash for food!" Reynald was furious at the thought."It's your own fault for being corrupt, and incompetent as
Wira was relieved. Now that Riana had a family to protect, Wira was going to start the plan today, but he had to go to work first so his father wouldn't be suspicious of him.Wira decided to go to his office to see if he could talk to Lia. He wanted to know if she had taken him or not. However, when he was there for half a day, he couldn't find her anywhere, leaving him wondering where she was."Two cleaning services were fired yesterday," one of the women in the corner said.Women love to gossip. They gossip anywhere, and at any time, as long as they have friends to gossip with. This was helpful for Wira because if he asked one of the workers here, him felt that he would be reported to Subroto. Now, the man wanted to avoid Subroto knowing what he had done."Yes, I'm also confused as to why she was fired. The other guy is clear—her was accused of stealing. This guy isn't. She name was Lia, I think.The more convinced Wira was of what happened, the more he thought that Lia was delibera
"Mutia, get two drinks over here!" Riana looked at Mutia just before she brought Wira into her room office."Okay!" Mutia replied.After hearing Mutia's answer, Riana quickly stepped into her room office, which was inside the restaurant. Her uncle's room was now her own. Riana told the man to sit on the couch, then she took a seat across from Wira because it felt wrong to sit next to the man. They were alone now, and it didn't feel good to be close to a man who wasn't her husband."I'm sorry, I didn't defend you yesterday. It was all because my father threatened that if I did, you would be put in prison, and there he would make you disappear without a trace. He really would do it if I didn't comply. I'm afraid of losing you!" Wira said this with a pleading face, and Riana believed him."Do you believe what your father said? I was the one who stole the folder, and I didn't even know that it was a big project that you guys were going to participate in!" Riana emphasized every sentence s
Desi didn't know where Riana was going because her had nowhere else to go. When she was kicked out of Reynald's house, Riana didn't know where her was going."You already know, there is evidence, and witnesses who say that she was the one who stole it. Even Wira, and I found the folder in her room!" Subroto wanted Desi to believe his words so that his wife would hate the woman named Riana."I've asked you before, why did she steal the folder? If I were her, I'd rather steal the gold, money, or valuables in this house!" Desi emphasized once again that Riana was not the thief."Maybe, she knows the folder is valuable, and wants to sell it to a company that competes with us," Subroto said, not wanting to give up on convincing Desi.Desi remained silent, not wanting to argue with Subroto about Riana. Subroto was a stubborn man, so it would be impossible to convince him otherwise. Desi felt like someone wanted to ruin Riana's reputation, but who? Why would someone accuse a good woman like
"Uncle, doesn't need to do it. Let's just drop the matter!" Riana didn't want her uncle to get revenge for what those people had done to her."They've been mean to you, so I'll take care of it. You just need to watch, and don't get involved!" Edo was furious with all those people; he wanted to teach them a lesson.Although Edo, Subroto, the owner of a large, and well-known company, had some reservations, he was determined to get justice for them."It's okay! I've tried to be sincere with what they did. I don't want to hurt Wira's father. Desi's aunt, his wife, has been very kind to me, and Wira has too." Riana didn't finish her sentence."Does Miss Riana like Wira? Sorry if I'm interrupting this conversation!" Mutia guessed that she had been watching Riana.Riana smiled at Mutia, and nodded her head. That was the only response she gave now because when talking about Wira, her felt sad. The woman had just been in a relationship, and it had to end like this. Riana wanted to take their r
"Yes. This restaurant is now yours, as you are the rightful heir! Oh, and by the way, introduce me as Mutia, the manager of this restaurant." Mutia extended her hand, introducing herself to she new boss.Riana accepted her hand without saying anything, still thinking about what had just happened. She was still surprised that her parents owned such a fancy, and big restaurant. Was it true that her parents owned this place? Riana still didn't believe it, thinking it was all a dream."Miss Riana?" Mutia touched Riana softly because she had been talking to her but there was no response."Uh, y-yes!" Riana stammered, surprised that she had been daydreaming."Would you like to take a tour of the restaurant?" Mutia asked, offering to show her around.Actually, sir Edo had told Mutia to take Riana around, and introduce her to the other subordinates."That's fine. But where do I put my stuff?" Riana asked, embarrassed to bring in her shabby-looking bag. Her hands hurt from carrying the bag."O
"But, there is proof, and witnesses who say that it was Riana who stole with Kiki," said Subroto, not wanting to say who the witnesses were."I don't believe that, Pa! How could Riana have stolen it, and why would she do that?" Desi said in a high tone that she didn't accept her husband accusing Riana of being a good woman."We have witnesses, and evidence. We found this folder in Riana's room. It was tucked under her clothes." Subroto took the folder from behind his back, and showed Desi that Riana really was he said his was.Riana knew that Subroto didn't like her, and from what she had learned at Reynald's house, it was pointless to defend herself. The man would probably insist that he was the one who stole the folder, even though there was evidence, witnesses, and the discovery of a folder that had never been seen before.Subroto was responsible for the folder's disappearance. While Wira was working in the office, he interrogated Lia in another room. Wira used footage from his sub
"What do you mean?" asked Wira, not understanding."You don't understand, Mr? Everyone changes over time, just like the Riana you used to know. So, now she's not the same person you used to know, but a different person," Reynald explained."Yes, you're right, people do change!" said Subroto, agreeing with Reynald, and the female employees who were still there nodded their heads in agreement."But I'm pretty sure that Riana hasn't changed!" Wira argued, stammering."Wira, you can't reject all of Riana's changes! What her ex-husband said is true because he was her husband, and lived with her for five years. Only a husband knows the good, and bad in his wife, and vice versa." Subroto patted Wira's shoulder, trying to get the man to realize what Reynald had told them.Wira didn't say anything else because he thought it was useless to disagree with everything Reynald said. Everyone already believed what Riana's ex-husband said. So it was useless for him to say that Reynald was lying.At th
"I know you took the red folder! If not you, who else could it have been? You look the most suspicious these days!" Kiki pointed at Lia's face. She knew that Lia was the one who took the folder."Why did I take the folder?" Lia asked, trying to stop Kiki from blaming her."I don't know! Only you know that, or maybe you want to bring Riana down because you hate her so much. I don't know what she did wrong to you, so you hate that good woman!" Kiki glared at her, eyes red with anger. She wanted to attack the woman, but she felt weak."So what if I took it? Yes, I took the folder! What are you going to tell them? How could they believe you?" Lia walked away from Kiki, annoyed.Kiki hurriedly gathered her things, and left, wanting to go home immediately to tell her family that she had been fired from work. The woman didn't want to tell her family, but she had to tell her mother everything. But her father would scold Kiki if she was caught stealing because he didn't trust her, only her mot