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Tristan and Christian are standing in the garden behind the house. Izham, the father, told them to talk about their problems together. Izham is actually curious about why Christian suddenly wants to stay at Tristan's house, but Izham is not a parent who likes to interfere in his son's personal affairs. Izham was sure that something was going on beyond his control.

Tristan invites Christian to talk alone in the back garden. For more than ten minutes they just stared at each other. Until finally Tristan spoke first.

"What exactly do you mean Brother? Since when did you like to meddle in my business?"

"I don't want you to make a mistake. Keeping someone in your house is illegal. As for why I interfered because… she's Haruna. If the woman you're holding isn't Haruna, I probably don't care. I like Haruna, that's why I interfered," he said. Christian openly.

It was like a needle had pierced Tristan's heart. Somehow Tristan felt that way. It was clear that he was bothering Haruna because he wanted revenge, but why did he hear that someone liked Haruna, Tristan's heart didn't want to.

"I don't care even if you like Haruna. She will stay at my house and big sister… I won't allow you to live with me. Don't let me make you regret it," threatened Tristan.

"Are you threatening your brother?" Christian asks, smiling.

"It's up to you what your response is. What is clear, I will make you regret it if you keep asking dad's permission to move into my house!" Tristan walked away after confirming his words.

Christian stares at Tristan's retreating back. He knew very well what Tristan was like. If he had said something, then he would have done it. For Haruna's safety, Christian also refuses to stay at Tristan's house. Christian will try other ways to help free Haruna.

Behind the window of his room, Izham saw the faces of his two sons who were arguing. Izham looked at Tristan's face as he left Christian.

"Lan!" said Izham to his personal assistant.

"Yes, sir."

"Send someone to investigate what made Tristan and Christian like that! Report thoroughly to me. I'm very curious. Chris, who is usually always quiet and obedient, today asked for something strange. Back when I told him to stay with Tristan, he refused. Now he wanted to stay at Tristan's house himself."

"I'll send someone to keep an eye on Young Master Tristan. Excuse me, sir." Herlan came out of Izham's room and called someone to keep an eye on Tristan. 

***

Haruna arrived in front of her house. She immediately got off and ran into the house.

"Mom! Dad! Kia! Vivi! Where are they?" Haruna entered the living room and family room, but they weren't there. Haruna ran into the dining room and it turned out that they were sitting dreamily in the dining room. They just stare at the food on the table without touching it. When Haruna called them, they were surprised and immediately ran to hug Haruna.

"Mom, Dad, Vivi, Kia."

"Haruna!" Kamal and Anggi answered at the same time.

"Sister," said Vivi.

"Mommy!" Kiara hugged Haruna tightly as did Kamal and Anggi. While Vivi was crying standing behind Kamal and Anggi. Haruna looked at Vivi who was standing behind her parents. She waved to call Vivi to come closer and the four of them hugged Haruna together. They hugged tightly as if Haruna had been gone for years. They let go of their arms and asked Haruna to sit down.

"Are you okay, honey?" asked Anggi.

"I'm fine. Tristan just told me to cook for him. I'm also still allowed to work at the bank. If Mommy, Daddy, Vivi or Kia miss me, just come to the bank during break time. Now i have to go back to work, don't be sad anymore. Continue to live with enthusiasm so that we can immediately pay off our debts and be free from Tristan," said Haruna.

"Daddy rest easy if he doesn't do anything to you. I will be eager to reopen our shop and raise money to pay our debts."

"Vivi will also look for work and save money, Sis."

"Mom can't help you, sob sob."

Anggi sobbed hearing their words. Whatever the power, Anggi can no longer find a job. Her weak physique makes her only able to do light activities at home. Haruna hugged Anggi and gave her encouragement.

"Mom is also very helpful. Mom must help Vivi and Dad to always be healthy with nutritious and healthy food. Trust me! We can get through this all," said Haruna. Haruna left after hugging her family again. She returned to work in the same taxi. Haruna purposely told the taxi to wait for her so she wouldn't bother looking for a taxi again to get back to the bank. 

***

"Where's Haruna?" Tristan asked his secretary, Aulia.

"I don't know, President. During lunch earlier, Haruna suddenly went by taxi."

"Ok. Back to work!"

"I'm sorry, President." Aulia left Tristan's room. She became more and more curious about Haruna. "What's the relationship between Haruna and President Tristan? Why does the President seem angry to hear that Haruna isn't around? Could it be… oh, no! They're really in a relationship out there. Is it possible?" Aulia raved to herself while looking straight at the laptop. Aulia saw that Haruna always looked annoyed when she saw Tristan's face. That's why Aulia thought that Haruna and Tristan might be fighting.

Tristan stared at the laptop screen and noticed that the teller desk where Haruna worked was still empty. He glanced at the clock on the wall, it was time for lunch break. It's fifteen minutes past one and Haruna still hasn't come. After half past two in the afternoon, Haruna just came.

"Prepare a dismissal letter for Haruna!" Tristan said angrily as he ordered Levi.

"Very well, young master." Levi goes to HR and asks them to write a letter of dismissal for Haruna.

"Mr. Levi, shouldn't there be a warning letter before firing an employee? How could we immediately fire Haruna for being late one time," said Nadya, Head of HRD.

"Young master only gives you two choices, fire Haruna or fire you Miss Nadya," Levi replied with a cold smile.

Nadya could not say anything else. Nadya has known Haruna for a long time because she has worked at the bank for almost ten years, just like Haruna. There was a bad feeling, but she also had to keep her job. As a single mother, Nadya has to keep working to support herself and her son. With a heavy heart, Nadya agreed to Levi's order.

"Okay, Mr. Levi, I will fire Haruna."

Levi smiled and looked down for a while then left Nadya's room. Nadya immediately typed the layoff letter. Nadya just hopes that Haruna understands Nadya's current position. Even though Nadya wants to keep Haruna, the highest power remains with the bank owner. 

*To Be Continued*