ASKING HELP TO CHRIS

Vivi approached Tristan and spilled water on his face. Everyone is shocked to see her. Haruna and Anggi also screamed in surprise.

"Vivi!" they shouted at the same time.

Tristan got up and rubbed his wet face and neck. He glared at Vivi. Everyone's eyes were on him, but Tristan paid no heed to that. He wanted to curse Vivi. However, he didn't want to make Haruna sad if Tristan scolded her sister in public.

"Tristan, ouch, sorry. I'm sorry my employee," said Jefri, who was not comfortable with the other visitors. How can a waitress at a newly opened cafe immediately disappoint customers?

"No problem, Jeff," Tristan replied.

"No need to pretend to be good! A devil like you, should be burned. Dousing with water is not enough," said Vivi. She wanted to embarrass Tristan, but was surprised when her brother slapped her.

Plaque!

"Haruna! What are you doing?" Anggi immediately hugged Vivi who almost fell because of Haruna's hard slap.

"Heh! I had no idea that Big Brother was defending this bastard!" Vivi snapped at Haruna and went to the kitchen. Jefri immediately followed Vivi.

"Why did Mommy hit Aunt? Mommy is mean! I hates you!" Kiara ran out of the cafe.

"Kia ….  Honey! Wait for Mom!" Haruna wanted to chase, but she was afraid that Tristan would get angrier. Finally Anggi chased Kiara out. Meanwhile, Haruna just stood there staring at her palms. Tears dripped from her eyes and fell on her palms.

For twenty-one years, Haruna has cared for and loved Vivi. The two hands never touched Vivi's cheeks. However, today, that hand had slapped Vivi in front of the crowd. Her heart ached.

Tristan couldn't see Haruna crying there. He grabbed Haruna's arm and carried her into the car. Tristan immediately stepped on the gas leaving the cafe parking lot.

***

In the kitchen, Jefri approached Vivi who was taking off her apron. She was crying, holding her cheek. The white cheeks were red now. Haruna's palm prints are clearly visible there.

"Vi, can you explain to me what is the problem between you and Tristan?" Jefri asked softly.

"Sorry, Jeff. I have disappointed customers. I will resign," said Vivi after putting down her apron.

"Hey! You're not a rude girl. There must be a strong reason why you did that," Jefri coaxed.

"That's … sorry, Jeff. I can't tell because it's a family matter." Vivi replied.

"Tristan is my friend. You don't need to resign, I will ask Tristan not to prolong this matter," said Jefri.

Vivi thanked Jefri and continued her work. She was angry at first with Haruna's attitude. However, Vivi realized what Tristan's bad behavior was like. Vivi also understands, Haruna must have done that for fear of becoming the target of Tristan's anger. She could only take a deep breath.

"Sorry, Sis, I hope I didn't make things difficult for you," Vivi muttered.

***

Kiara was crying in the corner of the parking lot. Christian who just came out of the toilet found Kiara crying. He stepped closer to Kiara.

"Kia, why are you crying? Where's Grandma?" asked Christian. At the shop, Christian offered to take Anggi and Kia, but a phone call from Jefri made Anggi feel uncomfortable and chose to order a taxi.

"Kia!" Anggi shouted looking for Kiara in the parking lot. "Well, Chris. How come you're here?" asked Anggi.

"Yes. This is the cafe my friend called earlier. What are you doing here yourself, Aunty?" asked Christian. If he had known they were going one way, Chris would have taken them.

"Vivi works here. Today the cafe just opened and Vivi told me to come with Kia," Anggi replied.

"Then why is Kia crying?"

Christian is curious about Kiara. The little girl in his arms was usually always cheerful. However, she looked very sad at the moment.

"Mommy wicked. Momt hit Aunt Vi," said Kiara while sobbing.

Christian is surprised to hear that. How could Haruna do something like that? Haruna was willing to be locked up by Tristan for the sake of his family, so it was impossible for Haruna to do that.

"What's the matter, Aunty?" asked Christian.

"That… it's nothing, Chris. Forget it," said Anggi. 

She didn't want to talk about her family matters to Christian. Although Chris was a good man, they also had not known Chris for long. After all, Chris was still Tristan's older brother. It is impossible for Anggi to tell Christian about Tristan's badness.

"Come on, Kia, we're going home!" Anggi takes Kiara from Christian's arms and stops a taxi that passes in front of the cafe.

Chris looked at the departure of Anggi and Kiara. Something was bothering him in his heart. About Haruna who came to the cafe, about Vivi who was slapped by Haruna, all of which made Christian very curious.

"Chris! If you've come, why don't you come in? Instead, just standing here, like a dazed person," said Jeffrey.

"Jef, you know Haruna?" asked Christian.

"You're joking right, Chris, haha. The future sister-in-law doesn't know herself," Jefri mocked.

"Prospective sister-in-law? What do you mean? Can you explain!"

"I don't know what it's like. What is clear is that Tristan came with Haruna. Haruna's mother, Anggi's mother, also came. They were sitting chatting with a small child, but Vivi immediately splashed Tristan and Haruna slapped her. That's how it happened." Jeffrey told the story.

"Can I have a word with Vivi?" asked Christian.

"Just go into the kitchen, she works there as an assistant chef," said Jefri. He stepped forward and took Chris to meet Vivi.

Seeing Chris' arrival, Vivi immediately ran over anxiously. She asked Chris to help Haruna. Vivi felt uneasy after teasing Tristan.

"Chris, please protect Haruna." Vivi Praying to Christian.

"Haruna slapped you? Did she really slap you for Tristan?" Christian asks in a jealous tone.

"It's not like that, Chris. I believe that Haruna is being tortured by Tristan, so Haruna is afraid that Tristan will be angry. I'm okay, but I am afraid that Haruna will be the target of Tristan's anger. Please, Chris, protect Haruna," said Vivi while sobbing.

Christian immediately went after Haruna to Tristan's house. He left without permission from Jefri. Even when they passed each other, Chris did not answer when asked by Jefri.

Jefri is getting confused by the problem between the four of them. He sees the look of jealousy and anxiety on Christian's face. The same thing he saw a few years ago. At that time, Jefri saw Christian was very worried to hear that his fiancee had an accident.

"It's impossible that they like the same girl, right? Huh, it's a pity if it's really like that. Tristan and Christian, they both have experienced trauma to women. It's a pity if now they have to fight over the same woman," Jefri muttered .

*To be continued*