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Sela walked out of the room, as the figure of the mistress in the house, no one could comment and set the attitude to be a good figure like a housewife.

She is still a young woman who wants to do many activities, such as having fun to shop, hang out or gossip with peers.

Brahman did not restrict Sela's freedom, as long as she knew what to do in bed. Because all the wealth in the Ardantio family is very much, even if Sela intends to shop every day, it is not 1 % of her personal assets.

"Mrs Sela... Good day." Saut Istianti politely saluted Sela.

"Siang also mbak Isti." Reply Sela.

Only for an Istianti alone Sela smiled kindly, of course she realized that the relationship between Brahman and Istianti is not just paying off a promise for a friend.

Moreover, the story told by Brahman made him curious. A Brahman Ardantio, a human figure without ever fearing anyone, was so worried about the people behind Istianti.

Of course Brahman has a strong reason for who Istianti really is, and it is not simple.

"Sir, come with me for a while to shop." Call Sela.

Feeling reluctant, Isti tried to refuse

..."But what about cleaning up the other rooms and rooms, there's still a lot of work for me, ma'am."

"There's still another maid to work on it, so let it go. I asked myself to come with Isti."

"All right, Madam."

Moving to the garage of the house, many cars are parked for use Sela, even though the occupants of the house only live 3 people but Brahman does not bear to add to his car collection, although it is rarely used.

No need to be confused choosing one car, Sela brought Isti to ride and go to the mall.

On the way, Sela tried to make small talk.... "How's Ryan doing?, is he enjoying his school time again."

"Yes, there's a little problem going on." Answer Sela.

"What's that?, what happened to Ryan."

"Just a little quarrel with the kids in his class."

"Hmmm Ryan made a mistake ?."

"I'm sure Ryan wasn't as determined as he was looking for trouble with them, because after all, he had learned from his old school mistakes" Istianti replied politely.

"I'm not surprised, rich kids always make trouble."

Sela realized that, Sela's life was not born from a wealthy family, her life used to be in a circle of poverty, so it is not strange to hear if Ryan was bullied by the son of a rich man who is arrogant.

Arriving at the mall, Sela and Isti climbed to the top floor where lined with cosmetic shops, clothes, bags, souvenirs and much more to satisfy anyone's desire for shopping.

But specifically, Sela went into a clothing store where they only sold men's clothes.

"Madam, do you intend to buy clothes for Mr. Brahman."

"No."

"No?, then why are we here." Ask Isti.

As if there was no need to answer, Sela asked..."What size is Ryan's shirt."

"It looks like M, but madam what's with that ?." Getting confused about Sela's question.

"Hmmm then, Isti chose five or ten suits for Ryan." Reply to Sela casually.

A step back Istianti replied..."But, no, it's not necessary."

"Why refuse it ?."

"I feel inappropriate if later considered Brahman sir I ask the mistress to buy clothes." Reply Isti gave a reason.

Istianti can't seem to refuse Sela's gift.

"Alright Madam. But shouldn't the lady buy some clothes for Miss Reina as well."

"It seems like it's not necessary, Reina was never happy when I bought her a shirt, even I saw the shirt I bought for her as a washcloth." Lemas Sela replied with a bitter smile.

Some clothes have been paid cash by Sela, but not only that, now they both go to a cafe to enjoy time with a few snacks.

"Mrs, how are you related to Miss Reina." Now Istianti tried to ask.

Sela breathed while imagining Reina's face...."It's not going well, she hasn't accepted me as her mother... Even I feel like an enemy in Reina's eyes."

"Maybe Miss Reina still hasn't let go of her real mother."

"I know it, but still... Setting up a little girl in puberty like Reina now, is harder than unpacking the Hambalang project's corruption case." That's what Sela thinks.

Istianti quite understand what is felt by Sela. Reina is a stubborn woman, difficult to manage and care for herself, it is because of the life that is always spoiled by Brahman, making Reina does not want anyone else to rule over her.

He is like his father, Brahman.

"If I may know, how can my family know Brahman." Sela asked back.

"Yes, it's a long story, but you can say my late husband and Mr. Brahman have known each other since childhood."

"Oh is that true." Sela was quite surprised.

"Only to the extent that I know, although in the end, rich and poor is always a comparison between the life of Mr. Brahman and my husband." Sela smiled bitterly in her words.

Isti also knows that the Brahman family has a very abundant wealth, behind the work as a contractor, all other families are involved in many things such as politics or big business in this country.

"After all the bad events that Isti experienced, why not just go home to your parents."

After the question, Istianti's countenance changed and showed stifled angry emotions.

"The relationship between me and my father isn't very good, even if you have to choose to live poor, it's better than going home." A firm statement from Isti.

Sela was confused, what really happened to Istianti's family, as the woman with the trait was filled with a great curiosity for the problems of others implied clearly in her mind.

"How long can you not go home."

"20 years."

Surprised to Sela hearing that... "It's not good to be angry with the family, it's been 20 years, is everything okay."

"Until now Ryan and I are still alive, and that's not a problem."

Seeming reluctant for Isti to tell a lot of things about his past, the answer from Istianti also shows an indifferent attitude.

"I wonder what kind of problems I'm facing, until 20 years still hold that anger."

"Sorry madam, I don't want to tell you that." Istianti politely declined.

"Alright, I'm not forcing Isti."

"Anyway, I'm determined to forget everything from my own family, even if I have to die or go home, I'd rather die." Decision that I made.

"Don't talk like that, they're still family."

"There is no family that sells its children for glory...Ah sorry, forget about it, madam." In the end Isti accidentally talked about the secret he kept.

Sela could conclude from a little Istianti saying, that the problem she had with her family was about their dignity, honor and also their selfishness that made Isti to leave.

A speculation surfaced in Sela's mind was a forced marriage, in the end Isti refused the wishes of the family, because she loved someone else and it was Abram, her husband.

As the afternoon progresses, Sela finishes shopping to give Ryan a gift and returns home. However, this is not about the hobby of Sela shopping, but satisfying the curiosity about Istianti.