IT IS HIM

Haruna and Christian are already standing in front of the gate. It's very late at night, Haruna can't offer Christian to stop by.

"Thank you, Chris, for taking me home. Sorry, I can't ask you to stop by because it's midnight. I think you should rest too," said Haruna.

"Mom," Kiara said. He ran out of the house.

How relieved Haruna's heart is because Kiara has returned home in good condition. Christian notices Haruna's face and Kiara's face don't look alike at all.

"Could it be that Haruna's daughter looks more like her father?" thought Christian.

"Mama's boyfriend's uncle, huh?" Kiara asks Christian.

Christian smiles. Haruna immediately covered Kiara's mouth. "Honey, you can't talk impolitely like that," said Haruna.

"Haha, your daughter is very cute. May I introduce you? What's your name, beautiful?" Christian kneels and holds Kiara's shoulders.

"Kiara, Uncle."

"Beautiful name, just like the person. If uncle was Mama's boyfriend, did Kiara agree?" asked Christian.

Haruna's eyes widen when she hears Christian's question. He pulls Kiara away from Christian.

"I'm just joking, don't take it seriously. It's late, you guys come in, I'm going home. Good night beautiful, good night Haruna," Christian said while stroking Kiara's hair.

"Good night, Chris. Be careful on the road," replied Haruna.

Haruna and Kiara wave at Christian. Christian waved their hands back then got into the car and drove away from Haruna's yard.

"Honey, where were you? Mama was very worried. Tell Mama, where have you been?" Haruna asked while carrying Kiara and carrying her into the room.

"Kia was playing with Handsome uncle. Kia played piggyback with Handsome uncle, then because Handsome uncle left, Kia played with the other handsome uncle. Kia was invited to the night market, then stopped at the place of Handsome uncle's friend, then brought him home." Kiara told a long story.

"Em, you meet a tiger, didn't you?" Haruna asked curiously.

"Tigers? Yes, there are tigers, Ma. Uncle Handsome said there was a fierce tiger there, but Kia did not meet the tiger," Kiara answered innocently.

"Thank God. Okay, now Kia is asleep, huh."

"Yes, Mom. What's wrong with your neck and lips?"

Haruna covered her neck nervously. Haruna tried to find an excuse.

"Mama fell. Already, yes. Kia quickly fell asleep. Mama wants to take a shower first," said Haruna. He immediately ran into the bathroom. Haruna looked at her lower lip which was slightly chafed by Tristan's bite. Haruna also looked at his neck, luckily Tristan didn't make a kiss mark. Haruna breathed a sigh of relief because she didn't have to look for any other reason.

***

The next morning.

"Pa, tonight is the deadline for repaying the loan. What's Papa's plan?" asked Anggi.

"Papa will try to sell our shop, though I don't know if it will sell today or not."

"Pa, Ma, Haruna are also trying to find a loan. Wish Haruna good luck," said Haruna.

"Mama always prays that we can solve all these problems."

They stopped talking and started breakfast. As usual, their little family never ate while talking. Haruna went to work after finishing breakfast. He drove his scooter Matic to the Blessing Bank, where he worked. Haruna serves customers with a sweet smile as usual.

In his room, Tristan stared at the laptop screen with a smile. He waited for the break, because today at lunchtime, Haruna would meet him.

"Master, there is a telephone." Levi handed over his cell phone.

"Hello," said Tristan.

[....]

"Okay, I'm there now," said Tristan. Tristan immediately left the Bank with Levi. The person who called him was Christian. Today there is a meeting with a real estate company from Bali. Tristan has not come to the office of 'IZHAM Corporation' for two days and makes Christian have to handle Tristan's work.

Break time arrived. Haruna immediately went to the Director's room. Haruna knocked on the door many times, but there was no answer. Haruna ventured to turn the doorknob. Before Haruna could push the door, she was surprised by Tristan's secretary. 

"Hey, what's up?"

"Eh, Lia, that's surprising."

"President Tristan isn't there. He left in a hurry."

"President Tristan? Our president's name is Tristan?" Haruna asked, trying to make sure he heard right.

"Yes. Did you forget, I already told you in the cafeteria."

Aulia left the stunned Haruna. Haruna then leaned against the wall of Tristan's office. Haruna entered Tristan's room, he wanted to see for himself, what Tristan Aulia meant was the same Tristan as the person Haruna had in mind. Haruna saw the signboard 'Tristan Izham Putra, the position of President Director.

"No way, it is him. Why did he buy this bank? Did he do it on purpose to get revenge on me?" Haruna stepped out of Tristan's room. He walked wearily to the toilet.

Haruna washed her pale face. He went into one of the toilet cubicles and sat on the closed toilet.

"He, from the beginning, had planned revenge. The person who bought this bank was him. That was right on the day I fought with him. Then, is the person who owed papa 2 billion also him? I hope not, because that's too much." Haruna kept muttering softly. He does not believe that the new President Director of Bank Berkah is Tristan. Haruna was sure that Tristan would not lend Haruna money, let alone that much, it was impossible.

Haruna dried her face with a tissue, after that she went to the cafeteria and sat dreamily at one of the tables near the window. His mind wandered as he looked out the window. Haruna's co-workers, Sari and Lia approached and sat in front of Haruna. However, Haruna didn't notice it at all. Haruna kept her focus on the office parking lot until her eyes saw a white car. Haruna recognized the car. It's Tristan's car. Haruna's hands clenched tightly when she saw Tristan get out of the car with Levi. His jaw hardened, his blood seemed to be churning and boiling. Anger has taken over Haruna's heart and mind.

Haruna thought how cruel Tristan had deceived his family. It destroys the happiness of his family. Haruna wouldn't be so angry if Tristan only took revenge on her, but Tristan also annoys his family. He couldn't let his family be bullied by Tristan because of his mistakes.

"I have to talk to him. He can't interfere with my family! If he wants revenge, then he has to do it to me, not my family. Yes, I have to talk to Tristan," Haruna thought. Convincing her heart, Haruna went to see Tristan. He had to immediately speak to Tristan and ask him to stop bothering his family. That was the only thing that was on Haruna's mind right now.