"Why? Is your cellphone broken?" Daffa asked curiously. She didn't see Almira's nervousness because she was focused on the road.
"No, my phone is fine. But I didn't know you called me, Daf. Maybe I accidentally pressed silent mode," said Almira, trying to speak casually.
"Oh, thank God. I thought you were fine," Daffa replied, sighing in relief.
Daffa chose to believe in Almira even though her heart was a little upset. Moreover, all this time Almira has always told the truth and never lied to her. Kecuali, when they're joking. So that's another story.
"Then why are you there, Daf? Aren't you going to meet your friends earlier?" asked Almira curious.
"That ... um ... just a coincidence, Al. I was going to pick up my friend who was there," said Daffa.
It is impossible for Daffa to speak truthfully to Almira and express her suspicions that Almira is back to meet Rian secretly. It's possible, later the problem will widen everywhere.
"Loh, so what now? Maybe your friend is waiting, Daf. Why did you even take me home?" asked Almira feeling guilty for being the reason Daffa stopped having fun again.
"It's okay, Al. Wife is more important than friends. I can call them later and cancel our appointment," Daffa replied casually.
Hearing her husband's words, for some reason a warm feeling immediately spread in Almira's heart. Really, it can't be described in words.
"Sorry, Daf. Again I made you cancel your exit. Even though if you want, you can go right away after taking me home," said Almira giving Daffa a solution so she could still spend time with her friends.
"No, Al. I'm not in the mood to go out anymore. It's better for you to accompany me to play games later, Hem!" Daffa asked and was immediately answered by an enthusiastic nod by Almira.
"Okay, but if you lose, don't cry, okay?" Almira mocked, making Daffa chuckle.
"Ready, Miss Almira. That won't happen. You'd better be careful yourself not to cry if you lose," Daffa taunted back.
They immediately laughed together. Forget about panic.
But soon Almira was pensive again, thinking about the unfortunate incident that almost happened to her.
If only David wasn't there because he was meeting his friend, maybe Almira would have ended up in Rian's bed by now.
Luckily, David arrived on time and beat Rian to death. I don't know what is Rian's fate now. To be sure, Almira saw that his condition was not fine.
David's strength, who is a black belt holder, is not comparable to the Eldaz family's youngest child.
Almira is grateful that God brought David as her helper. Because if not, Almira will never be able to forgive herself for not being able to escape from Rian's clutches who suddenly went crazy.
Ah, Almira really doesn't recognize Rian at this time. The man turned into a scary stranger.
It's no longer love that Almira sees from Rian, but just an obsession.
"Al, we're here. Don't you want to come down?" Daffa asked while touching Almira's arm.
The girl immediately jumped in surprise and turned to Daffa who was now outside.
"Come on out, don't just stare!" Daffa said with a surprised look on her face.
"Yes, I'm out," replied Almira, getting out of the car.
They walked hand in hand towards the house. Their arrival was enough to make Bi Marni surprised.
The reason is, Mr and his Miss had not been away for long. But now it's back again.
However, Daffa and Almira chose to ignore it. The two of them went straight to the room to carry out the plan that they had agreed on in the car.
They will have a fierce battle. As proof of who is the most expert in the game.
****
Meanwhile, in the hallway of the apartment, Rian was seen limping with bruises all over his face. Fresh blood flowed from his nose and the corners of his lips.
"Unlucky! How did David get here? Because of him, my plan to have Almira is now ruined!" Rian growled while punching the wall next to him.
His reddened hands did not heed the man. All the anger that was raging in his heart overcame all the pain.
Stumbling, Rian walked towards his apartment unit. Because it was impossible to return to Livia's apartment in this condition.
"How does my punch feel, Rian?"
Asked someone behind him, making Rian immediately turn around.
Seeing that it was David, Rian immediately spat as a form of sneer at the man.
"You think I'll give up on Almira, David? That's not true! I'll keep trying to make Almira mine again, no matter what!" Rian said earnestly.
Hearing Rian's words, David immediately chuckled. I don't know what's funny according to Almira's childhood friend. However, his laughter sounded so sinister.
"Listen, Rian. I'm not someone who will ignore Almira. I even warned you from the first time you approached that woman. Almira is under my protection. Until then, I won't let him get scratched by the dirty hands of a man like you!" said David with a look so scary.
"Why are you still interfering, David? That Almira is already married and you'll never get her again! Do you think I don't know what you are hiding under the guise of your friendship? Love! You love my Almira!" Rian emphasized in every word.
"Huft, I'm grateful that you know, Rian. But just so you know, my love is not as crazy as you to want to hurt the people I love. Remember, Rian. Until then, I will always stand behind Almira. Including that to face you!"
"Come on, David. What do you expect again? Stop meddling and take care of yourself. Almira will never be yours, she's already married!"
Again, David laughed at Rian's words. It really made Rian even more annoyed.
"Those words should be for yourself, Rian! Don't you realize that you're actually talking about yourself? That Almira belongs to your brother and you as a younger brother are really being insolent to want to snatch it!" David lips while shaking his head.
"Hey, just so you know! You and I are clearly different David! From the start Almira It's mine and I just want to take what's mine!" Denies Rian, he doesn't accept it if David equalizes their position.
"If Almira was really yours, from the start you wouldn't have left her alone on the aisle! It was your fault that you handed it over to Daffa and now you've come to snatch it away? Come on Rian, don't dream!"
"I left Almira for a reason. It wasn't what I wanted because I was forced to. That's why I came back to fix things. I'll try…."
"Nothing can be fixed by creating new problems, Rian! Today I still forgive by not taking your life outright. But, I can't promise that next time! You wouldn't even imagine what I could do for Almira! Be careful with your actions, Rian! Don't let your life just go away!" said David full of threats.
After saying that, David immediately left from there. It's enough to teach Rian a lesson today.
David only hopes that Rian realizes his mistake and won't try to hug him again.