The BLUE SAPPHIRE
(7. Zayn's behavior)
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Ten minutes passed just like that, like a spring flowing from the Upstream to the Downstream of the river.
Zayn immediately got first aid from his colleague. The young man who was the same age as him, bandaged Zayn's wound very carefully and lovingly. After giving the medicine, the young man bandaged Zayn's wound using a bandage, to protect it from exposure to dust.
His partner also brought a change of clothes for Zayn. He knows, for sure Zayn's clothes are now covered in blood. So, he took the initiative, without having to be asked.
"It seems God still gives you a chance to live, Zayn. If Arlon's shot hits your vital organs, then your life is at stake."
A young man whose full name is Enzi Hirawan, handsome, sharp nose, milky white skin, 178 cm tall, curly hair, medical expert, shooting, fighting, women's dream. 27 years old. An expert at gathering information and a penchant for undercover, nagging the whole way through.
As a partner and the only person Zayn trusts, Enzi doesn't want his comrade to do anything, just because of his carelessness.
"I warned you from the start, don't ever mess with Arlon, let alone the Black Organization. You might not be able to see the world tomorrow. They are very dangerous, more than being caught by a raging lion," Enzi slurred. Advise Zayn, without the word tired.
Instead of realizing that what he did was wrong, Zayn even deafened his hearing. Enzi's words seemed to enter the right ear and leave the left ear. This went on all the way, until Enzi really took out all his worries.
"Are you done with your advice?" Zayn chirped, when Enzi was no longer squeaking, like a hungry baby bird.
Enzi, who focused his attention on the street in front of him, cursed inwardly. Want it to issue harsh words to silence Zayn's mouth that open mouthed it. However, if you think about it, arguing with Zayn, he would never win. Therefore, Enzi chose to remain silent.
Feeling that his words did not get a response from his colleague, Zayn racked his brain to find another topic of discussion, which was more interesting and fun.
"Oh, yes. Are the Blue Sapphires safe? I mean, you don't sell them to anyone do you?" he inquired, opening the conversation that had stopped.
Enzi wanted to be silent for a moment. Too lazy to answer, but Zayn's last sentence, stabbed to the core of his heart.
"What do you mean Zayn? You suspect me!" he snorted indignantly. He was so annoyed that he stopped the car, turned his body backwards. Dropping an angry stare at Zayn, for his words that seemed to accuse him of being a criminal.
"Gosh, Brader. Why do you look so annoyed like that? I'm just kidding. Don't take what I said seriously. After all, I'm only asking about the Blue Sapphire Gem. There's no intention to suspect you, Brader. Please forget what I said earlier," he coaxed while putting on a guilty face, smiling broadly, as a form of apology.
Zayn isn't good at flirting. It was difficult for him to utter sloppy sentences, like a poet in love. He is not that kind of youth.
Enzi still gave him a glare, one that was scarier than a ghost in a horror movie.
"Brader! There are beauties there!" he pointed enthusiastically.
"Where?" Enzi immediately turned around, releasing his horror gaze, looking around to find the beautiful woman Zayn was pointing at.
Then Zayn burst out laughing, finding his colleague provoked by his words about beautiful women. It was easy for him to distract Enzi, all he had to do was rub her with the words of a beautiful woman, so that moment Enzi would be hooked.
"Jesus Zayn! I hate you!" Enzi widened the pillow he used to prop his neck towards Zayn, as a form of his annoyance.
Zayn dodged the throw. Because it didn't hit the target, Zayn teased back. He stuck out his tongue and put on an ugly face. His behavior managed to make Enzi annoyed not playing.
The young man with white milk gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, wanting to attack Zayn again. However, he abandoned his intention and returned to his original position, facing forward, holding the steering wheel again.
Zayn chuckled, seeing his partner always get annoyed when he was teased. Even so, he could guess that Enzi's heart, was happy. He was angry at first, but then he smiled to himself. That's Zayn's guess, of his partner's habits.
A little disagreement is normal in a friendship. If, there is no debate, then friendship will feel bland and monotonous.
The car was moving again at moderate speed. Until five minutes passed, there was no conversation between the two. Until a minute later, Zayn opened his voice.
"That Blue Sapphire Gem, it's fine isn't it? You take good care of it, right?" he asked in a low voice. Test whether Enzi will respond or not?
"Don't worry Zayn. The gems are in a safe place, just as you told me to do."
Zayn heaved a sigh of relief "Good then. At least the Gems are safe now. Moi doesn't want the Gems to fall into the Old Man's hands. I'll be the one selling the Blue Sapphires. Let me take the profit." He chuckled then.
"Hmm, you intend to sell it? To whom? Wouldn't it be very risky, if you sell it to someone else?"
Instead of being afraid, Zayn laughed at his colleague, "Are you afraid that my actions will be known by the police? I feel like laughing, hahaha ..."
"This great Zayn, how can it be caught by those who only act great behind their uniforms. In fact, his ability is zero. Tch."
he smirked. His smirk was shown to them, those who claimed to be great, boasted before the people, claimed to be the protectors of the country, but in reality it was only sweet words on their lips, in order to gain the trust of many people. When someone needs it, the action doesn't even exist. As if closing ears, do not care.
"Hmm, looks like someone is feeling annoyed now?" sneered Enzi, while glancing at Zayn from behind the small mirror that was right above his head. However, his words did not get a response from his colleagues.
An annoyed look appeared on Zayn's face. Enzi, could guess that the image of her past was replaying in her mind.
"I will never let those usurers rule this country. I will make sure of that!" Zayn muttered while clenching his fists. His gaze wandered outside the window. As if he was seeing an enemy in front of his eyes, even though there were only vehicles passing by.
"Zayn. What if the Old Man finds out that the Gems that Arlon and Joy brought with him are fake? I can't imagine his reaction when he found out that the Gems were just sleeping."
Zayn averted his eyes and his angry grin returned "I'm sure the Old Man is currently scolding his lousy minions."
***
Separate place. In the soundproof room, filled with piles of cardboard, the dim light and dust, there were three people there. Joy, Arlon and another man who is fifty years old. Wearing a long black coat, his hair is in a crew cut. The man stared at Joy and Arlon alternately.
"Fools! You fools! This gem is a fake!" He snapped hard at Joy and Arlon, so loud that his saliva was spitting out.
Joy and Arlon were wide-eyed, gaping. Surprised not playing. Wouldn't have guessed the Gem was a fake if the fifty year old man didn't scream.
"You're useless! Stupid!" He berated Joy and Arlon with harsh words.
PLAKKKKK..
PLAKKKKK..
He slapped Joy and Arlon's cheeks alternately. The slap was so hard that it left red marks on both of their faces.
"Sorry Boss. We didn't know the Gems were fake," Arlon regretted, finally speaking up too. However, he immediately fell silent again, when the man raised a hand.
The man in the black coat, took a deep breath. Clenched both hands round. Feeling that a single slap wasn't enough to punish his two unreliable underlings.
"You guys suck! You can't even take care of gems! What are you guys really thinking, to be deceived by Zayn, ah!" he was furious, this time throwing the little gem-like object away.
"This gem is a clear fake! Zayn, swapped the Blue Sapphire for a fake!"
He stepped on the shiny object, like stepping on candy that had fallen to the ground. Melting, blending with the bottom layer of the shoes he was wearing.
Arlon was stunned to see the incident. The gem that he considered very valuable, was in fact only an imitation object intended to lower his self-esteem.
Joy showed a different reaction. The short-haired woman, could only let out a long sigh. Not too surprised and sorry, like Arlon. At least he suspected that Zayn would do something beyond their expectations.
The man looked up, his mind immediately turning to the past. Feeling cheated because in the end, the person you trusted so much turned out to be a traitor too.
After that, his eyes widen to Joy and Arlon, "Zayn!!!" He shouted, calling the young man who had dared to play with his pride. "Capture Zayn! Bring him to me dead or alive!" he ordered later.
After that, the fifty year old man died Joy and Arlon. No harsh words came out of his mouth anymore. He left with a bad feeling.
***
Zayn and Enzi laughed with satisfaction, when they imagined how angry the man was when he found out that the Gems that Arlon and Joy had brought were fakes.
"I'm sure, the old man's eyes lit up, like he wanted to bring out super powers. Wow!" Zayn roared, imitating the sound of a lion ready to pounce on its prey. Then, laugh again. That's how Zayn is. If, as for making fun of, he was the most excited.
"You are, Zayn. How can you betray the person who saved your life first," said Enzi, already stopping his laughter. Meanwhile, Zayn still wants to laugh at himself.
"Stupid! That old man has indeed saved my life, but that doesn't mean I have to bow under his feet until I can't breathe anymore. I will look ridiculous if I continue to be his toy," Zayn muttered, in his last sentence. His mouth was pursed like someone who was ignited by emotion.
"Yeah, fine. I understand that, but Zayn, wouldn't it be so easy for Arlon and Joy to track you down, having all your personal data with them?"
The twenty-seven year old youth, 180 cm tall, fair skinned, a pair of beautiful eyes, sharp nose, slender jaw and of course handsome, laughed again.
"Hmm, you think I'm a kid that's that easy to fool, ah? Yes, of course not. I have already erased all the data there. Changed passwords, accounts and so on. Yes, at least before I had a plan to betray that old man, all relationships related to me have disappeared. I can already imagine Arlon's frustrated expression, when he found out that the data he wanted was gone."
Well, there's nothing Enzi can say. He's at a loss for words to comment on Zayn's confession, which blows his mind every time. His friend always has his own way of solving his problems. It's only a matter of time until the plan is revealed.
Meanwhile, Zayn turns his gaze out the window. Staring at the shady streets that were starting to get muddy due to the water falling from the sky.
When he saw the rain, his memory instantly flashed back to the past. Each incident will never happen again.
"All right, Zayn. You always have a way of surprising me. I'm sure after this, your life will not be able to calm down. As your friend, I will always help you until the end. That's my promise.' Enzi thought with his eyes on Zayn, who was sleeping there.
He was tightly closed with his head leaning against the window and his left hand as a pillow.
Zayn seemed to really enjoy his sleep. The life he takes invites many problems and dangers, so that it is often difficult for him to fall asleep. However, it seemed that the weight had been slightly lifted from his shoulders.