Bound Mumtaz
chapter 26 the faint wound.

News of the Gonzalez corp legal scandal became a tranding topic in Indonesia and the world. overnight Gonzalez shares fell at the lowest point throughout the last 10 years of transactions at the JSE.

Gonzalez corp was not only unable to compete with the top 5, but was thrown out of the competition of 30 large companies

" AAAAgghhh.Why so this is who dares to play with Gonzalez." the wrath of Eric Gonzalez.

at 23:00 WIB, Gonzalez corp officials are still in the office busy dealing with the sudden chaos caused by the leak of company secrets to the public within 12 hours

" who would dare to hack my company, why would my company be so easily infiltrated by hackers? isn't our secret security one of the best?" his gaze pierced to the head of the company's IT division

" sorry we are still tracing sir, they entered without a trace in a short time.the hack happened very quickly.we managed to detect it last moment."

" i don't want to know.fix our cyber part." said Eric irrefutable. Eric left the office in a fit of rage.

******

headquarters the freak

" we managed to take all the secrets Gonzalez. don't open it all now huh." Daniel made a decision

" yes, which is now enough if he acts again out again one" said Jimmy, who is taken by all

" what I wonder is why Sivia works at Navarro not in his bokap company.he's his heir." Daniel was curious about that fact.

" Let's investigate" said Jimmy, who was taken by others. Daniel clucked.

" oh yeah..." Ibn noisy himself using a headset fiddling with his computer without caring about the chatter of his friends.

his friends looked disgustedly at Ibnu's own cool, they knew for sure that Ibn was enjoying the results of his latest restrictions.

without excuse Jimmy took off Ibnu's headset "What are you?"

Ibnu clicked to retrieve his headset from Jimmy with his index finger pointed at the computer.

jimmy gaped in amazement with both hands closing his mouth.

" in this world there are always people who are stupid. "heard the comments of Jimmy Daniel and Mumtaz curious and joined to see the computer screen Ibn.

" jackpot. whether the good I did in the past so that God is really good with us." narcissist Daniel.

currently on the computer screen Ibn open millions of databases Gonzalez corp head office in Spain without difficulty they hack it.

this is because Sivia is cross-opening Gonzalez corp's corporate servers with someone so that the entire Gonzalez corp database from around the world is clearly displayed.

Ibnu and his friends quickly transferred to the computer and stored parallels in each of their accounts.

******

" Mumtaz, Mumtaz, play yuk" the noise of a group of teenagers banging on the door in the afternoon.

brother Zahra opened the door with the face of the sangar, looking like the teenagers were grinning five fingers.

" i'm sorry I don't have ugly, achlakless kids." Zahra's brother crossed his stomach

" my sister has no humor." Jimmy clucked

" what humor ngajak storm yes.this is very much the Dateng." sumpul kak Zahra.

" introduce me Radit sohib terzeyeng Mumtaz, lukewarm if you don't believe me ask each other." Radit playboy mode.

" it must have been just a "sarcass brother Zahra. brother Zahra stared asking the others who were answered by the head by saying "false" without a sound.

" they're just jealous don't believe it. "natured Radit

" we can put brother in." Haikal tried to be polite

" take what you guys.if you bring yourself Doang wait here who knows there is a remnant." said brother Zahra fierce.the teenagers swallowed the sulivanya

" who's brother?" ask Mumtaz who came from behind Brother Zahra..

" nobody just waiting for leftovers." said Mr. Zahra

" you have Dateng. enter yuk." said Mumtaz calmly.while his friends glanced fearfully at brother Zahra.

as if understanding Mumtaz gave them two hundred thousand rupiah.

" i am adding. Lo on must bring four large bags of food." his friends gaped dumbly.

his friend was on his own when he heard there was a free meal at his house.

*****

Backyard that is not too big has been crowded by hyperactive teenagers.mama to be confused what kind of action.good thing they are self-conscious hitchhiking to eat so those who prepare all the equipment BBQ an

Ziva who came with prof. Farhan managed to make Hira and Zahra pout but was also curious.

Due to the surge of free fans, that's why Brother Zahra is now encouraging Hito who just arrived at the terrace of the house to return to the car to drive himself to buy meat and other ingredients for BBQ an.

***

supermarkets

Hito and Zahra pushed the trolley to the frozen food, Zahra picked up sausages, nuggets, potatoes, meatballs, and shabu-shabu ingredients.

then they headed to the meat place

" what a high school boy is now so is nyari gratisan mulu." grumbled kak Zahra.

" if you know gini mending his graduation a secret." Cerocos Zahra. Hito smiled at the broken hijab of Zahra gemas

" just buy this?" tanya Hito looked at the contents of the trolley.tilted his head to look at Zahra who looked down a little seriously at the price of meat

startled by the close proximity of Hito's face to his face, Zahra retreated with an unbalanced body, so Zahra reflexively held onto Hito's hand outstretched to him so as not to fall.

in order to unravel the awkwardness between them Zahra tried to joke

" your mode." accuse Zahra. Zahra picked out a few meat packs.

" ok mode is already dating." replied Hito chuckled

" ih you are so mulu.so I don't know what the reply is." rukuk Zahra stepped away from Hito.

Hito gave an anxious laugh running over to catch up with Zahra.

" yes reply I love you" said Hito when he was aligned with Zahra to the cashier.

Zahra nodded "yes. I love me." Hito laughed heartily at Zahra's unexpected words.

During the queueing turn at the cashier Hito and Zahra joked like a couple throw each other laughable dime humor.

" it's all Rp.2 500,000 kak." said the cashier

when Zahra wants to pay, Hito interrupts by handing over his debit card which Zahra quickly blocks his hand

" what are you doing?" ask Zahra's wonder

" pay." Hito answered innocently

" it's my groceries, why are you paying." Zahra refused Hito's help

" don't count me or you'll pay the same" Hito said.

Zahra shook her head "I mean Zahra." Hito insisted

sighing heavily took the Hito card which Hito replied with a smile. Hito walked a few steps away from Zahra.

As soon as he turned around waiting for Zahra, Hito's face flattened out seeing Zahra not using her card to pay for her groceries.

" why don't you use my card?" hito protest.now they walk to the parking lot

" it's my groceries to eat people's children too." Zahra handed the card to Hito

" keep it first." Hito raised both his hands carrying groceries. Zahra kept it in her Sling bag.

" next time I have me."

" on what basis do I use your money?"

" boyfriend."

Zahra twirled the puffed-up eyeballs "not enough of that reason either."

" why?"

" it's not halal."

Hito glanced at Zahra smiling faintly.

****

The backyard atmosphere is more crowded than the night market, all because of Mumtaz and Bara's classmates, plus Zayin's friends, and Tia's friends.

" why gini daycare?" lamented Zahra patted his eel

" this is your salvation." Hito came to Zahra.

" my headaches are screaming at them"

" his name is young again over their energy." Hito chuckles

" i was once their age, but not bars like they were. What are they fed anyway?"

" very tired, huh?" search Hito.

" my mind is tired." Zahra patted her chest. Hito was still laughing at Zahra's turmoil.

" sister, this is an invitation from my great-grandmother." Akbar approached Zahra to hand over a birthday invitation.

Zahra accepted it by frowning "really for sister? "doubt Zahra.he is very sure that Sri's grandmother does not like it very much. So teach then he was surprised.

taking a seat on the empty spot beside Zahra Akbar nodded

" wonder huh? same Akbar was also astonished." circus Akbar.

" sister.this is Akbar story to ngelobby brother to allow Mumtaz to join the team in charge of security company secrets." Akbar tried to speak carefully

" Hartaraja corp need them. indeed they kindly introduce some hackers to help Akbar ngamannin company, but that is not enough." Akbar looked over with a pleading look

" Akbar did not understand what happened, but personally Akbar apologized. Akbar realized rather than helping Hartadraja more to make the older family suffer." Akbar breathed a heavy sigh

" maybe at this time Akbar is no one, but as Hartadraja Akbar promised to protect his brother and family.not out of pity, or sympathy, but sincere from the heart with good intentions. because you're good, especially Mumtaz." Akbar played the canned drink he held

" he may not say much, but his speed of thought and his quickness saved Hartadraja's life.His silence made his kindness felt nothing." akbar's voice trembled in response to the help Mumtaz had given him and his family many times.

Akbar knows his friends won't help him if Mumtaz forbids him, though Akbar can't seem to read Mumtaz's friend's passcode while helping him protect hackers over his company.

" if he wants to, with his ability he can destroy Hartadraja in an instant. Please think about Akbar's request." after the outpouring of his heart Akbar moved closer to his friends.

leaving behind Zahra, who was shocked about her sister mumtaz, her eyes turned to Mumtaz, who was sitting in a busy corner with her cell phone.

Mumtaz who felt noticed looked up to look straight at Brother Zahra with a questioning look. Zahra nodded giving a smile.

Hito was silent contemplating Akbar's words rubbing a frustrated face.

" why? sleepy huh?" Zahra turned to Hito. Hito shook his hand outstretchedly rubbing the darling of Zahra's head that was covered in Zahra's hijab just frowned confusedly.

****

Hartadraja's Hitad hotel ballroom

sri's 91st birthday party as usual held a luxury attended by extended family, friends, colleagues including Atma Madina, and Birawa.

the Zahra family attended to meet Sri's grandmother's invitation, in fact they were lazy to come, because of the unfriendly impression of Yanga given Sri's grandmother every time they met.

papa Aznan and his family welcomed them. Hito immediately pulled Zahra's arm to get closer to her.

during the party, Hito did not let Zahra away from him.he went around entertaining guests by holding Zahra's arm in the curve of his arm.

" thank you to all the invitations who attended the 91st birthday celebration of the great Lady Sri. now is the peak time for the event, which is blowing candles and congratulations to the great Lady." MC invited the guests to stand up and approach.

granny Sri took over the speaker "I want my whole family to stand with me. on this occasion I also want to introduce my future granddaughter Hito Hartadraja's wife, Sivia Gonzalez." granny Sri smiled broadly at Hito sharply not to do anything embarrassing.

the guests immediately whispered, the article they knew from the news that Hito was in contact with Aulia Zahra Kamilah a prospective doctor who was undergoing koas.

" i know you must be confused. The news circulating out there about Hito and the woman is not true.how could a Hartadraja have a relationship with a caffe waiter."

" after all I never heard Hito make a statement that he was dating, but the woman who claimed to be dating him. We all know all women can claim to be Hito's lover, but does Hito admit it? it was to be noticed and Hito never admitted it." grandma Sri smiled proud of herself.

sri's grandmother's humiliation made some people take a flabbergasted breath. Mumtaz and the chumbs took a step standing in front of Aida and Tia's mama.

Akbar sighed heavily, with Sri's grandmother's humiliation, he did not want to imagine what happened in retaliation from Mumtaz.he just hoped Hartadraja could still be saved.

Mumtaz in his famous circle of association calm and calm.he is not easily ignited anger, even impressed indifferent

but it is different if the nosy is family and friends.Two without thinking long will reciprocate the action.

Bara, Daniel, Jimmy, Zayin and Mumtaz made a fort in front of Mama Aida and Tia, so the reporters could not take pictures of their faces.

Zahra lowered her eyes to endure the pain.

Zahra knew she and Hito had no special relationship, but somehow Sri's granny's blatant public rejection hurt her a lot. she looked at her mother to make sure that her mother was okay with a soothing smile from her mother

not far away from Hito and Zahra, Sivia smiled proudly, she was confident that Hito would come and take her to the stage.

Hito who stood beside Zahra stiffened with anger.He calmly looked at Zahra flanking Zahra's arm in the curve of his arm tightly.he would not let his grandmother be satisfied by fulfilling his grandmother's wishes

" Give up your head Zahra. You're my partner. You're the one I chose." Zahra was stunned at Hito's whisper.he smiled at Hito.

together they took the stage without touching the angry gaze of Sri's grandmother.

" Sivia, come on baby." call Sri's grandmother. Sivia advanced with an unpleasant look.

on stage Sri's grandmother tried to put Sivia standing opposite Hito.

instead of letting Sivia stand next to him, Hito pulled Zahra back a few steps behind the rest of the family.

Sivia who tried to shift was prevented by Akbar and Eidelweis who stood blocking the distance between them.

in the photo session Fatio's grandfather deliberately made busy grandmother Sri. papa Aznan pulled Hito and Zahra to stand near them followed by Akbar and Eidelweis to block Sivia. at the end of the session, Sivia stood behind the others.

Mumtaz sent a message to his friends.

" publish the disgrace of Sivia in America."

Initially Mumtaz wanted to publish Hartadraja's weakness, but saw Akbar and Eidelweis' efforts on the Mumtaz stage undo it.

****

After the party, Hito who walked side by side with Zahra got a strict escort from the bodyguards.The article once they nb out of the building, they were immediately contacted by reporters.

the other family went home with Bara, Daniel, and Jimmy.

" sir, can you confirm your grandmother's statement?"

"i'm sure some of you were there at the time of the incident at the restaurant.there I recognized Zahra as my partner."

" what my grandmother said was because she didn't really follow my love story and Zahra" Hito said.

" it seems like your grandmother didn't approve of your relationship?"

" that's because my grandmother didn't know my lover.I'm sure if my grandmother knew her she would really like it."

" what about Sivia, your ex?"

" well, he's just an ex who can't move on. Of course I won't waste time taking care of him, the most important thing for me is my lover." Hito took Zahra to his car immediately.

*****

Hito still parked his car in front of the cake and bakery store.

Zahra had asked Hito to stop by his grocery store after buying some bread, chocolate muffins, brownies and cappucino blend drinks and americano, Hito did not immediately run his car.

they enjoy muffins and brownies in the car. Hito several times glanced at Zahra through the edge of his confused eyes starting the conversation.

" you don't apologize, it's not your fault." Zahra spoke while eating her favorite muffin.

" but it's very embarrassing and it hurts you." refuted Hito.

" it hurts so much. are we too much to live the role yes until grandma thinks we really have a relationship." ponder Zahra.

" you also said I also used to argue.even until now diem aja." cerocos Zahra was upset.

" i also don't understand why it's so bad to deny it, even though I'm including people who don't like to be told things that are not true "

" yes you may have guilt here." Hito.

" the truth is it has nothing to do with it. I don't feel like I don't mind that dating rumors are linked to feelings of guilt."

" are you overwhelmed by these rumors?" ask Hito curious.

Zahra shook her head "I don't have time to think about it. My focus is to finish the koas as soon as possible."

" why rush?"

" want to quickly take specialists continue to be great doctors so that they are equal to Hartadraja.so no one dares to understand me and my family." Hito nodded.

" i support you. I will also be a great CEO to be equal to you. SPIRIT!" he clenched his hands and shook them.

" that dong was just dating me. SPIRIT!" reply Zahra.The two of them laughed out loud together.

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