"What has happened, Suhaimi? Why.. am I here?"
Hazre's question sounded strange. Suhaimi was quite happy to see Hazre awake again. He stood beside Hazre's bed.
"Don't you remember? You almost died in a warehouse fire during the day."
"What? I almost died in a warehouse fire. What do you mean, Suhaimi?"
"I don't think you remember. That night, I followed you from behind. You seemed to rush out of the car. Since I had a motorbike, I followed you that night without you realizing it."
"Night?"
Hazre tried to recall his memory. Indeed, he was out at that time in a car. He felt anxious. Although he did not know that someone riding a motorcycle at that time was behind Hazre. He was very focused on driving.
When Hazre was caught in the fire, Suhaimi, who noticed from the outside, quickly approached the burning warehouse. He heard Hazre's voice screaming inside. From there, Suhaimi dared to enter the warehouse without fear.
He jumped into the embers to save them both. But what a surprise, he saw Hazre and Rosalina hit by burning wood with fire on it.
That is the reason why their faces were wrapped in cloth. Their faces were badly burned because the wood was burning on them at that time. Indeed, their faces could not be saved.
But thankfully, Suhaimi managed to save them. Otherwise, they both would have met their deaths as early as Azmar and Veronica wanted.
Hazre now understands the situation at that time. He admits that he was there to save Rosalina. But they still don't know who the mastermind behind it is.
"So, my face..is it badly burned now?"
"Yes, sir... It's quite bad because of the fire. For now, sir, rest here first. I will accompany you.."
"Did you see who did all that? You said you had my tail?"
"I...didn't see you. Maybe because I was a little late to catch up with you at that time. Even when I got there, the warehouse was already on fire."
Suhaimi said in more detail. Hazre just let out a long breath.
"Oh yes...I'm not mistaken, I was trapped with Rosalina. Where is she now?"
"Arrrr!!!"
A scream of a woman. They both heard something at the same time. They quickly looked for the sound. They looked for the direction of the sound very fast.
The sound came from the direction of the voice next to Hazre's wardroom. He immediately entered it. It looked like Rosalina was also wrapped as if she was crying, sitting on the floor. Hazre saw a mirror hanging in the wardroom. Maybe that was the cause.
"Rosalina...Is that you?"
Hazre tried to ask. Rosalina quickly turned her eyes towards him. Although her face did not clearly show her reaction, Hazre heard Rosalina's crying. She was crying.
"Rosalina..."
Suhaimi just watched the two of them. Rosalina felt angry and quickly got up from the floor before approaching Hazre.
"Why am I here?! What happened to my face?! I..I want to go back. I want to go back!"
Rosalina felt very angry and tearful. Hazre just looked at her face, which was also wrapped like him. Rosalina even pushed him to walk out. But Suhaimi stopped her with his body.
"I'm sorry, but you can't get out of here."
"Why..why can't I get out?! To the side!"
"Because someone will notice you later. I think..the fire was not an ordinary accident. Please think about your life again.."
Suhaimi seemed to appeal to him. Hearing the appeal, Hazre was also surprised. Was it true that the fire in the warehouse was not an ordinary accident? Rosalina gave in. Suhaimi managed to prevent her from going out.
"What do you mean, Suhaimi?"
Hazre wondered. Suhaimi quickly looked at Hazre's wrapped face. Is there something that Suhaimi hasn't explained yet?
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Azmar entered the meeting room with easy steps. He was followed by Sharul as his secretary. After, he entered the room and leaned his back. All the shareholders focused on him. It was said that there was an announcement today.
"You all seem enthusiastic today.. that's what I want.."
The wind is quite good. What will he announce today?
"I don't want to waste time. Here, I want to announce something to you all. Yes. I know we have a lot of problems right now. The Office Star company is heading towards its downfall. So, I have no other choice than to save the Office Star company from bankruptcy."
He said with a smile. Everyone is more and more interested in knowing.
"To save the Office Star company. I had to implement a merger with another company. That is the easiest way to save the Office Star company."
Hearing the announcement, everyone started whispering to each other. It seemed that some disagreed and some agreed with the proposal. Azmar just kept quiet for a while.
"So, I will implement the merger of the Office Star company with a company that is quite advanced ahead of us. The Chairman of the Boy Group Company, Veronica, is welcome to come in and introduce herself."
Veronica came in full style into the meeting room. Everyone was a bit surprised by her arrival. She walked up to Azmar with a smile. Azmar also managed to stand up from his chair as a sign of respect. Both of them smiled triumphantly.
"How are you all...I am Veronica, the Chairman of the Boy Group Company to provide cooperation to the Office Star company. I hope we can get equal profits and benefits together."
Veronica said, proudly introducing herself. Everyone, without hesitation, clapped for Veronica, who was willing to work with them.
"Oh yes...I forgot. Since Ms Veronica has helped us. We start the day after tomorrow to extend our wedding day. I will live happily together with you, Ms. Veronica."
He said with a smile, announcing their wedding date. Azmar's hand tightly held Veronica's waist. Hearing the sound of lively applause made them both smile at each other. This time, the point of victory for both of them in controlling the wealth of their victims began.
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Hazre and Rosalina looked at each other towards Suhaimi who was standing in front of them. While they both calmly sat on the edge of the hospital bed. Rosalina was now calm for a moment.
"Actually..there is something I want to tell you, sir and madam."
"Tell me what?"
Hazre asked a question. Rosalina was also waiting.
"You are said to have died because of a fire at the warehouse. Everyone out there believes that you and your aunt died because of the fire."
"What? What do you mean, now in their eyes, we have died because of the fire?"
"Yes sir."
They were both quite surprised to hear that.
"But why? How about the company?"
"I'm not sure why everyone's see is like that... But what's certain is that Mrs Veronica is now the Chairman of the Boy Group Company too.. she fired me from continuing to work there because the news of your death spread. I don't know what happened now."
"She... She has become the Chairman of Boy Group Company. How... how can she get that position? While I have divorced her."
"It is said that you tried to use the will by using your name to get the position. I think... the will was forged immediately to gain her interest. You did not disclose your divorce to the media."
The explanation surprised him. The same with Rosalina. She felt sympathy for Hazre's fate.
"Why..is she willing to do this to me?"
Hazre didn't think Veronica dared to lie to the world about him. He felt that he was too stupid to trust her.
"That's why I'm a bit scared if you get out of here. Later your identity will be revealed. That will invite more danger."
Rosalina is more and more confident in the situation now. She tries to calm herself down. There is too much 'damage' that Azmar and Veronica are doing out there.
"So, what do we want to do now?"
"For now you hide here first. I will investigate what happened."
"Alright...If there's anything, tell us to come here quickly."
"Yes sir."
Suhaimi said as ordered. Without delay, she rushed out of the wardroom. The two of them were left alone. They started thinking about what else would happen after that.
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The day is passing fast. The wedding day of both of them has arrived. Veronica looks beautiful wearing a wedding dress. The make-up she wears is charming on her face. A sweet smile is etched on her lips as she celebrates her wedding day.
The groom, Azmar, is also getting ready outside to start the marriage ceremony. After Veronica sits politely on the dais, the marriage ceremony begins. From the pronunciation of one attempt, it has been proven that they are both confirmed as husband and wife.
Several journalists managed to record their wedding ceremony at that time. Because of their efficiency in doing work, their wedding day was spread through social media. Their wedding ceremony was quite luxurious.
Many social media users are interested in their luxurious wedding decorations. But who would have thought? Hazre saw the news about their marriage spread on social media. Hazre was furious. So far he has surprised Hazre.
"No use. How dare she..marry that man?!"
Hazre's anger peaked. It was clear that both of them looked happy at the wedding ceremony after taking everything from them. Suhaimi just appeared in front of Hazre.
"Sir..we have a problem.."
"What's the matter?"
"Ms Veronica and Mr Azmar will join the company after they get married."
"What?! Useless...Is that her goal to marry that useless man?!"
Said Hazre's anger. His eyes seemed to be on fire with anger. Suhaimi also felt disappointed. Everything was destroyed in an instant. In such a situation, he just remembered Rosalina.
"Rosalina..."
He said the name in a whisper. He quickly ran to Rosalina's wardroom. Suhaimi just followed Hazre's footsteps.
"Rosalina. Rosalina.."
The room looked empty without a glimpse. The water line was also cut off. Hazre and Suhaimi felt anxious.
"She already knows."
Hazre said in a whisper. He knew Rosalina was so disappointed that she ran away from the hospital after hearing this news.
"Please find her now. We are separated.."
"Yes sir."
They both immediately looked for Rosalina around the hospital. There was no Rosalina in the hospital. Where do you think Rosalina went?
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Panting, Hazre looked for Rosalina who was far away from him. The hospital clothes were still used on the body. He knew Rosalina was also dressed the same as him. There was no way Rosalina would change her clothes.
The search finally ended. He saw a pair of hospital clothes that were the same as his on the overpass. He hurried to approach.
"Rosalina!"
His steps were getting faster towards Rosalina. He was getting more and more anxious to see Rosalina trying to jump off the overpass. There are too many cars passing under the overpass.
"Alif...I'm going there..."
Rosalina was determined not to be able to survive in the world anymore. With her eyes closed, she deliberately dropped herself from the railing of the overpass.
"Are you crazy?!"
Hazre quickly pulled Rosalina's hand down. He managed to stop her from jumping off the bridge. Their eyes met.
"What are you doing?!"
Hazre's tone was great. Rosalina, with watery eyes, quickly released her hand from Hazre's grip.
"Let me go...Let me die."
"You want to give up like that? Stop it!"
"Don't try to stop me! You don't understand. You simply don't understand the heart of a mother.. who has lost her child... You won't understand.."
"So, don't you want to know who killed your child? Don't you also want to know who killed you? You want to.. let them win while you are here trying to die with your child! Don't be so shallow... Even your son. He can't accept to see his mother like this.."
Hazre understood that feeling. He tried to reassure Rosalina. The tears did not stop flowing. Rosalina felt very disappointed.
"I'm tired of this world. I can't live without my son. Please.. let me go. Let me go with my son."
"I won't let you be like this. We have to.. fight them back. I won't give up. Because our hearts are not happy, they easily laugh at us. Please don't go down like this.."
With her face still wrapped in a cloth, Hazre looked at Rosalina's face calmly. Each was still neatly wrapped in a cloth on her face. Rosalina cried until she sat on the floor because of her disappointment. It was very painful.
"We have to.. find out who is the mastermind behind all this."
"He's so crazy. Why he's doing this to me?"
Rosalina was still crying. Hazre sympathized seeing her almost giving up.
"I promise...I will come back to destroy them both.."
Hazre's determination said it. His life is now ruined because of their victory there.
"After this, I..will not let you go. I will make sure..you receive the same reward as if you killed my son."
Rosalina's voice was half-whispering. She was just as determined as Hazre. Due to Azmar's cheating, she forgot about her son until his son died.
"Let's go to America. Fix our faces first... Then we'll think about the next plan. Please.."
Hazre's proposal to Rosalina had convinced him. They both looked at each other. What is Hazre's plan after that?
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A month later...
Veronica stopped by a cafe in the morning. She wanted to buy a drink at the cafe. She walked slowly towards the payment counter.
When he ordered a drink at the payment counter, a tall man was standing behind him after stepping into the cafe. He seemed to be waiting for his turn.
But without Veronica noticing, her wallet was left in the car. The order was ready. Now she just had to make the payment. She immediately looked for her wallet in her handbag.
The man behind her waited for a long time. A few seconds later, Veronica realized her wallet was left in the car. She let out a sigh.
"I just remembered, my wallet is in the car.."
She said in a half-whisper.
"Let me pay for her."
Suddenly, the man behind her spoke up. He was even willing to help Veronica, who was engrossed in the situation earlier. Veronica quickly turned to look at him.
The payment for Veronica's drink was finished. After that, she stepped out with a feeling of doubt while carrying her glass of drink. So, she also took the time to wait for the man to leave the cafe in his car.
Not long after, the man came out. Veronica quickly approached him in front of the cafe door.
"Excuse me.."
Veronica said, calling him. The man in fancy clothes caught Veronica's attention at the same time. The man quickly looked at her.
"Yes?"
"I..want to say thank you because you paid for the drink earlier."
"Oh...no problem. I sincerely paid for you. May I know your name?"
Seeing Veronica's beauty, the man became more and more interested in getting to know her.
"Veronica...Nice to meet you."
Veronica said, holding out her hand to the man.
"I'm...Ikmal. Nice to meet you, Mrs Veronica."
The man shook hands with her. She smiled. But through the man's speech, Veronica seemed to recognize him. It sounded like the man knew Veronica. Who was the man?