The Cursed View

"What do you refer to me as, Brisia?"

["Is this how you treat your old sister, Bara?"]

Bara expelled an annoyed sigh. In recent years, contact with Brisia has been inadequate. Uncertain as to how long this will continue.

"Come on, Sister, I'm on my way to work. If you require something, please contact me."

No longer desiring to equivocate, Bara went straight to the issue. Sadly, Brisia did not respond at all. The female would rather end the call.

"It is not aging; it is simply like a child. Bara, who did not wish to be troubled, mumbled, it's annoying."

The vehicle's engine cranks up and its delayed journey continues. Today is significant because you will shortly meet Lukman. Who is Uncle of Sandra, the brother of Lukito?

He had no idea what the man was going to say. Yesterday afternoon, he scheduled a meeting with his secretary. Bara consents to this meeting out of excessive curiosity.

***

"I apologize for the delay, Mr. Lukman," Bara said with a polite tone. He truly did not wish to be diplomatic. However, there is nothing wrong with beginning a meeting with something delicious.

"Not. I just sat down five minutes ago," stated Lukman.

No handshake was exchanged between them. In addition, the greeting from Lukman, who stood to honor Bara. He was absorbed in sitting cross-legged on the table. As if this office were legitimately his.

"Immediately, Mr. Lukman. What would you like to say?" shot immediately Bara who felt enough politeness.

"Oh, of course. I have no time to share a joke with you."

Bara maintained as much composure as possible. He was unaffected by Lukman's mockery.

"So how?" Bara said with impatience.

"Remain calm, in-law. I am here to provide good news." Lukman's foot was lowered. He leaned toward Bara, who was seated directly in front of him. The only thing separating them is a little table. Regarding Lookotell, I would want to propose a collaboration.

Bara is still peaceful. Allow Lukman to continue speaking.

"As you can see, Bara, Lookotell currently possesses a substantial amount of funds. We are actively building a robot for international distribution. I do not believe the Hernandez Group has partnered with any robot manufacturer as of yet. Therefore, Uncle believes we can collaborate."

Lukman finishes his sentence with a very lovely smile. Let Bara first process what he said. He was confident that Bara would accept his invitation.

Bara said, "What benefits do you give, Mr?"

"Of course, yes. You will hold one percent of Lookotell's outstanding shares. Consider us as a family working together. That's Bara Hernandez, right? Uncle is aware that Sandra returned to you. There is no separation between you two?" Lukman stated casually.

"I'm sorry, Mr. but it appears you did not understand me. No term exists in my family's business. Family is a separate matter from the business. Therefore, if you propose a partnership with our organization. You did an excellent job preparing the proposal." Bara stares nonchalantly at Lukman, who has a scarlet face.

"We must also conclude this matter with the legal board of directors. This organization employs a transparent legal system. Therefore, there is no family system in place. Even if there were, it is unlikely that it would persist long."

Lukman scrambled to his feet immediately. In his eyes, Bara was nothing more than a child, and his look suggested embarrassment and disgust toward her.

"Ck, why did Sandra marry you if her husband could not preserve her late father's company? I will simply reveal your secret."

"Do not manipulate the facts, Mr. Lukman. Or you will experience the repercussions."

Bara casts an evil look at Lukman. Last night's message to Sandra's phone number, he believed, was his doing. However, he did not wish to speculate much. Let him wait for the hired detective's report.

"Ck, what could a youngster like you have accomplished yesterday afternoon? We'll find out later who will cry and over whom."

Uncomfortably, Lukman's final remark concluded the encounter between the two of them. Lukman has no interest in individuals threatening one another.

He believed Bara would do anything for him if Sandra joined him. In truth, Lukman has received little other than his older brother's company. Even so, he had trouble managing all of this time. Lookotell would have just existed in name if it weren't for the skilled and regal employees that remained loyal to the late Lukito.

***

After Lukman's departure, Bara returned to entertain guests. This time, Andre, the hired detective, arrived with a report in hand.

"Tell me the findings of your research, Andre," Bara impatiently demanded.

"I have now summarized Mr. It turns out that the cellphone number you provided last night is a virtual number that belongs to the number site dot com."

Bara turned his head toward Andre. Previously, he had opened the map that the stranger had given him. However, he was more intrigued by Andre's oral report.

"Anyone who wants to send text messages but lacks a phone number can visit the site. Users can now send messages online for merely a few bucks."

Andre reached into the pocket of his pants. The phone was opened directly in front of Bara. He accessed the disputed website via the browser on his mobile phone.

"I see Sir. Therefore, someone intentionally rented the number for one week. There is a probability that Mrs. Sandra will be terrorized for that long."

"Therefore, you already know who ordered this number?" Bara asked.

If he had to interact with this ungrateful individual for a week, he was truly humiliated. One night was enough for him to encounter Sandra's deception regarding his name. What else occurred at that time?

"Of course, yes. The individual's profile appears on the second page. Can you see it initially? Perhaps you recognize him," Andre added as he displayed an open file folder. Because he was confident that Bara would recognize the guy from whom he could easily form a picture of himself.

"This ...."

Bara was speechless as he recognized the individual in the photograph. His intuition told him something was off with this man.

"Do you know him?" inquired Andre, whose intuition was correct.

"Indeed, he is my wife's cousin."

Andre nodded. "However, you must know. If Mrs. Sandra's cousin is not her parents' biological kid. Zachary Lukman, according to a source I consulted, had feelings for his cousin. Therefore, I believe that he wants Mrs. Sandra to reconsider her marriage to Mr. Bara. He wants Mrs. Sandra to fall in love with him so he can seduce her."

In his hand, Bara crumpled the photograph. Sandra had no intention of betraying him. However, one historical fact is spinning once more.

***

Ting...

Sandra exits the elevator with ease. In his hand, was the fruit that she purchased downstairs. She was fortunate to obtain fresh fruit with a delicious flavor.

Someone tapped the unit pin as you were going to press it. Sandra glanced around and her face suddenly became white.

"You ...."

***