BAD BOY

"Yes, I know why you prefer Helena? Didn't he just ask for your money to treat him? You are so handsome and can make any woman will be crazy about you. Why not just look for someone like Sisca?"

"Do you feel that Helana is calm, gentle, and also a calm person?" asked Ronald while looking at the faces of his friends.

There was no response from them other than a nod.

"Isn't Ritika's character like that too? No problem. I want to know. How does it feel to have sex with an innocent and quiet girl like them? Because for Ritika I've never felt it."

"You, you. So, when you find out how Helena feels, you'll leave her?"

"While still young and single, right? Because later if you are married… how can I be like that? not only dealing with the wife alone. however, it was the in-laws who interfered which were was not good. Regarding my wife, when I am angry, being given satisfactory service on the bed will also melt again. But, if the in-laws are already talking, how can that be, right?"

"Ah, it's up to you, Ronald. Why don't you work as a paid man? That seems much more suitable for you. Besides you can enjoy a lot of women, you can also get a lot of money from lonely aunties."

"Not a virgin, how about a cougar?"

They laughed. Satisfied for Randi to tease Ronald. Even if he doesn't get anything. Knowing a friend's disgrace is happiness for him.

***

Many things have changed in Mrs. Wany after breakfast this morning. In fact, since then, he has always involved Ritika every time he wants to eat. Not only breakfast. lunch, and also dinner seemed never to be missed by him.

"How about it, Ed? Is there any progress?" asked the woman with the hair that had been dyed white.

"Yes, madam. He seemed interested in his offer. It just needs some consideration."

"What's that?"

"Changing his identity to someone else will be difficult for him. Because, even if he were to meet someone from his past, he would turn into someone else. that's what makes it heavy. Because, she has a man who is said to love her too, and can't necessarily accept another woman, even though it was the real Miss Claudia in the past she was Ritika."

Madam Wany smiled at the explanation Edo said. He looked so satisfied and very happy.

"You, why are you laughing, madam?"

"You know what would happen if he accepted my daughter's identity, Claudia?"

"He won't be able to, madam?" asked Edo, guessing.

"Not. He is a loyal person. Without any prohibitions and whatever she signed, she had thought, whatever the consequences, once became Claudia, yes Claudia. Can't go back to being Ritika."

Edo was silent for a moment and tried to think about what Mrs. Wany had just said. "Makes sense, madam."

"You know what you have to do to get him to be willing to replace Claudia, right? While people out there still no one know about Claudia's death. Let them all stick to their estimation, that I Wany Oberoi, still have a potential successor. That is my daughter, and now she is abroad to do Education."

"I feel, it won't be difficult for him to change into someone else as long as he remembers how his life was in the past. What's more, he already has a natural resemblance to the person he will replace his identity with," said Edo.

"You noticed something, Edo?" asked Mrs. Wany excitedly and with a smile on her face.

"His tastes, and the way he eats, are the same as Miss, Madam."

"Yeah, that's what makes me excited, Edo. Since that morning, I have seen my daughter."

"Biak, madam. I don't promise, exactly when will bring him here to accept your offer. But, I will try as soon as possible he will be ready soon."

"Yes, Ed. I know you are the most reliable."

***

"You stay in the house and don't come out to see the atmosphere there, do you feel comfortable?" asked Edo, one afternoon when he found Ritika by the pool and just walking around the edge.

"I want to… but, if I did, would people who happen to know me that I had risen from the grave? It's just making noise and an uproar in the city that will be there later," the girl answered lightly.

"Yeah, really… but, you can disguise yourself. Wear glasses, and wear a mask. Change your hairstyle. If you love it too much, I can help you get a wig."

Ritika smiles. "You are so kind and caring to me, why can't we just be brothers?" asked Ritika. He didn't even focus on what Edo was saying. Rather, it was only the kindness and the little attention he gave her.

"Up to you. How? Are you still going out, or are you staying here?" asked Edo again in a style and tone as if he had given him a chance and would not repeat it a second time.

"Fine, I'll go out with you. Help me change my appearance, so that no one will recognize me if later if I ever meet someone I know, or who knows me, "said Ritika excitedly.

"Come on follow me!"

Edo takes him to a person who has expertise in makeup and clothing. He worked for the Oberoi family for a long time. So, her job is to make up for Madam and Miss when they want to hold an event or a banquet with friends and colleagues.

While waiting for Mommy Yuli to change Ritika's appearance, Edo waited while lighting a cigarette. He was bored. Since then, he's been holding back from smoking because he thinks that soon they'll be done. But, they haven't come out for almost an hour and are still calm in the dressing room.

Edo smoked the cigarette in his right hand and started blowing smoke into the air while looking up at the ceiling, suddenly he was startled by the sound of footsteps.

"I'm ready. Let's go!"

Ed turned around. He knew it was Ritika who came. However, seeing her in a slightly tomboyish Korean-style dress with make-up looks, it seemed that someone else was standing in front of her. not the girl he just brought in to meet Mommy Yuli.

"So take me out for a walk, will you?" Ritika asked again when Edo started to stare and didn't respond at all.