"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
Desi immediately pulled Riana's hand to sit next to Wira, she didn't want to miss any opportunity to bring them closer. "That's good." Desi looked contentedly at the two people in front of her. Riana sat a little to the side because she felt uncomfortable when she was close to Wira, he felt the same way as she did. Wira cleared his throat a few times because his throat suddenly felt dry. He felt so out of place right now, but on the other hand he didn't want Riana to sit in front of him with Darmo. "Where is your file? Can I see it for a moment?" asked Wira, but Riana's silence made him call out again, "Riana... Riana!" "Uh, what's wrong?" Riana was surprised and turned her head immediately. "You don't feel comfortable sitting with me?" Wira hid his gloomy expression, trying to understand Riana, if that was what he thought. "No, it's not that. I was just thinking about something." Riana shook her head slowly, she was not lying with the answer she gave Wira. "I thought you fel
"Sorry, maybe you have the wrong person," Riana said as she pushed Reynald's hand away roughly. Without waiting for his reaction, she quickly walked away.Reynald stared after her, confused and surprised. "I'm pretty sure she's Riana. But how could she look so beautiful in such a short time?" he muttered to himself before finally heading into his office.An hour later, all the employees had gathered as instructed by Wira. Meanwhile, two employees, Lia and Kiki, who were curious about the commotion, hurried over to see what was going on."It's strange that Riana hasn't arrived yet. She's never been this late," Kiki said, glancing around in search of her friend."Of course. She got her paycheck yesterday. It's natural for her to skip work!" Lia said sarcastically.Kiki frowned and shot Lia a sharp look. "Why do you always seem to dislike Riana? Did she ever do anything to you?"Instead of answering, Lia snorted and turned on her heel, walking away."Ugh, she's so weird," Kiki muttered t
"I have been unemployed for almost a month because no one would accept me to work for their company. I've even become the object of ridicule by the people around me, all because of you, Wira!" Wulan bit her lip, remembering her parents nagging her at home every day. Wulan's parents were so embarrassed that the gossip about her spread like wildfire. She couldn't even work in a company anymore, which made them angry at her because she couldn't brag to others anymore, and that made Wulan blame everything on Wira. Even though it was all her fault, she was the one who planted the seeds, which meant she was the one who had to reap the harvest. "Isn't it all your fault?" Wira crossed he chest, the man was very relaxed with the woman in front of him. "No, of course it's your fault." Wulan pointed to Wira's face. Riana felt unacceptable because the boss was being blamed for the woman's own actions, she began to come forward to defend Wira. "You're the one who's at fault, you're too slutty
"But you are still my wife, Riana. So you have to do what I say!""Wife? You said I was a stranger and now I'm a wife, which is true?" Riana clutched at her chest to hold back the pounding in her heart."We're still husband and wife, but you're still a stranger." Reynald scratched his non-itching head, actually confused by the answer that came out of his own mouth."Husband and wife are not strangers, but two pairs of lovers living together for life, facing joys and sorrows together and treating each other with heart. A wife is to be loved and treated warmly, not a punching bag that can be hit all the time!" Riana pointed out.Everyone there whispered at Riana's words, they began to suspect that the man who was the woman's husband was often violent."Oh, how dare a man be so rude to a woman, what a coward!""If a man like that were my husband, I'd probably have him thrown in jail or even castrated by my father!""No wonder his wife is with another man, look how much better the man who
"I know it's fate, but suppose someone else came to you and said they wanted to be your wife. Would you accept?" Desi asked in a serious tone."Um, haha... this business is not finished yet, Auntie. So how can I accept someone who comes to me," Riana replied with an awkward laugh."Who knows if there's someone who secretly has feelings for you. You're beautiful, Riana.""If I am such a beautiful person, why doesn't my own husband notice it? And he even plays with other women, which means I'm not as beautiful as Auntie says," Riana murmured quietly.Riana's voice choked as she said this, there was a feeling of tightness in her chest, as if there was a heavy burden pressing down until it made her tight. Immediately she remembered Reynald's words, the words she wanted to forget, but then she remembered again, her was just a stranger! A drop of clear water fell from the corner of Riana's eye, making Desi jump at the sight."Riana, I'm sorry I made you cry." Desi quickly hugged Riana, even
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