The drinking straw was poked roughly into the glass filled with fruit juice. Veronica felt dissatisfied.
"I'm really angry. Who is that woman to say that?! Acting right.."
"Yeah. I didn't think she could say that to you. She did it on purpose.."
Erika said she also supported Veronica. While Merlyn managed to take a sip of her water.
"How dare she say that this dress is cheap?! Doesn't she know that I bought this dress from abroad? What a short-sighted woman!"
"Uh but right.. Her clothes look more expensive. I also want to know where she bought those clothes.."
Merlyn said starting to speak after sipping his juice. Veronica's anger has not subsided yet.
"Right. That dress must be expensive. Her fashion is full of classics like the British style, you know her clothes. It looks simple but more comfortable and elegant with the wearer."
"Hey, Erika. Later, if we run into her again, we'll ask her where she bought it. So, we can buy that shirt later.."
The two of them conspired in a whisper. Veronica got angrier hearing the whispers of the two of them. It was still clear that they were talking about the girl's clothes.
"Hey, how dare you talk about that girl's clothes in front of me?! Are you on her side?"
"Ahm..it's not like you. We're just.."
"Alright. I have friends but I don't care."
Veronica said before quickly getting up from the chair and leaving them. Erika and Merlyn felt guilty.
"Veronica, we are not like that.."
Erika persuaded again but Veronica did not turn towards them. It was clear that Veronica felt hurt by both of them.
***
Hazre with a smile managed to cook in the kitchen preparing dinner. He felt excited. Everything was neatly arranged on the table. The food was also served the same. The food he cooked was very delicious. A smile was engraved on his lips again after seeing all the preparations for the food he cooked were finally finished.
Suddenly the sound of the main door being opened from the outside. Hazre quickly looked at the door. Hazre's smile widened when he saw it. The red high heels were released from his feet after stepping into the house.
"You are back?"
"Yes. Wow, it smells like cooking. Are you cooking?"
"You must. Let's eat, Rosalina. You must be hungry.."
Hazre invited her to eat. The woman with the red high heels was Rosalina. It turned out that Rosalina also changed her face. For now, they had to stay at an expensive hotel.
"My stomach suddenly sings when I smell your cooking."
Rosalina praised Hazre. The goods that Rosalina bought outside were immediately brought by Hazre to the living room table. He tried to help.
"I know you're hungry."
Hazre immediately approached Rosalina who was at the dining table. They sat down to eat together. They even helped each other prepare rice and side dishes for their plates.
"Have you met Azmar yet?"
"It seems that he feels comfortable when he uses our property. The company is more advanced than usual."
"So, how are you with him? Does he notice that there is nothing wrong with you?"
"No. He didn't know at all. But I had a chance to meet Veronica at the cafe earlier.."
"Hmm? Did you meet her at the cafe?"
"Yes. She has also changed a lot. She is not the same anymore.."
The worry on Hazre's face reminded me of Veronica's attitude before. Rosalina followed with the same worry.
"It's okay...She's married to Azmar. I too..miss the beautiful times we had together. Everything was full of colours. But now it's not anymore. All that's left is the colour of the darkness he created."
Both of their hearts feel the same. Missing the old self and the old face. But what is the power, their lives are filled with darkness after Azmar and Veronica's greed is getting worse. The rice has become porridge.
"Come on. Recalling that memory only hurts. We should have to take back our rights from them. The dark colour must be changed to the original."
Figurative words from the mouths of both of them. The meaning is implied but painful to remember. That is who they are. Although their faces are no longer what they used to be, their souls and spirits remain intact as before. That is what is real in them.
"So, what are your plans after this?"
"Tomorrow, I will start working at the Office Star company. He appointed me as the director of the new company there. So you... For now, don't show up. And you have to remember, we have to disguise ourselves as a married couple. That will make it easier for us to enter the company together."
"Alright. I accept your suggestion. We promise..to find out who killed us.."
Their determination is planted deep in their hearts. All their rights and their happiness that was taken away will return to them after knowing the truth.
****
A bright morning dawned on the world. The day had come. Hazre stepped into the company with trepidation. He had never held the position of director of the company but he was going to try.
Neatly combed hair. Even stylish while wearing his sunglasses. He walked towards the meeting room alone. Although Suhaimi is no longer by his side, Suhaimi's services are still remembered like bubbles in the ocean. Every step of Hazre is filled with all the black memories and deception because of life with Veronica. Everything will change.
In another step, he will enter the room. Azmar and the others are waiting for his arrival. Understandably welcome the arrival of the new member of Office Star. Azmar himself is excited waiting for the arrival of the new member of Office Star. Hazre also steps inside with confidence. Everyone quickly looked in his direction and even stood up to greet him.
"Hi everyone..I'm..the shareholder you've all been waiting for. I hope we can work together."
He said while opening his sunglasses. His arrival was welcomed by the company's staff. The meeting room was filled with thunderous applause. Hazre pretended to be a less serious person.
"Welcome to Office Star, Mr. Ikmal.."
Azmar's smile was engraved with excitement at his arrival. Likewise with Hazre who smiled mysteriously at him.
'Welcome to your world of destruction, Azmar..'
He said hissing in his heart. Azmar was hoping for something that would bring him luck but instead Hazre would destroy all his pride. Now, it's time to see the real revelation day of Azmar and Veronica.