About 7 hours and 45 minutes on the airne, now Gifer, Belvinaa, Anggi, and also Haris had arrived at the American airport, precisely in Los Angeles. Even the sky had turned into a ckish color, the lights from several houses had filled the distant area with light, which was on the hills close to the airport. They arrived at the airport and immediately took the luggage from the ne’s trunk and ordered an online taxi to go to Harapan Mulia Hospital, which is located around the city of Los Angeles. They didn’t intend to go home just yet because all they had in mind was the time to meet Dr. Ricard who was waiting to see when the patient would be operated on.


    “Are you sure we won’t book a hotel to rest? I’m tired, the 7-hour trip on the ne made my neck sore.” Harisined while holding his neck which ‘he said’ felt sore. Gifer chuckled because it was unusual for his friend toin like this.


    “Aisshh, just tell me you’ve never been on an airne, it’s sore, isn’t it?” Anggi quipped while looking at the exhausted face of Haris who she thought was handsome. Haris was indeed handsome, but for Anggi, Haris was a little awkward. That’s why Anna liked to tease Haris the most.


    “It’s not that I’ve never been, obviously I have. Has Haris never been on an airne? I have, but only domestic flights, and even then it’s not up to 7 hours, it’s crazy how far it is. If I had a private jet, I would be free to sleep as much as I want. But earlier, bah, I couldn’t move at all, I could only sleep on my back and sometimes curled up.” Haris with a face that was desperate for rest.


    “Story, uncle?” Anggi quipped again with a deliberately made-up look.


    “No! Just telling a little story. What did you say earlier? Uncle? Am I that old to you, huh?!” Haris said irritably.


    “A little? That’s a lot, you know!”


    “Never mind, why do you guys keep fighting, be careful, you’ll be a good coupleter, Hahahaha.” Belvina deliberately insinuated the two of them whileughing, Gifer alsoughed.


    “Yes, it doesn’t matter if they be a couple, hahaha.” Gifer said.


    “What the hell is a couple, nothing!” Haris rejected.


    “Already, let’s start looking for a hotel near here.” Belvina said.


    “Shouldn’t we stay at the airport hotel?” Asked Anggi whispering in Belvina’s ear.


    “No, Anggi. Airport hotels are only for those who are in transit or whose ne is dyed.” Belvina whispered in Anggi’s ear.


    “So, are you looking for a hotel near here?” Gifer asked while facing Belvina, even though it wasn’t right in front of Belvina because he couldn’t see.


    “Yes, we did. But we’ll wait for the online taxi to arrive first, dear.” Belvina replied while looking at her cell phone which disyed the GPS of the online taxi she ordered.


    Not having to wait long, the online taxi car they ordered arrived and they began to get into the car.


    “Where do we want to find a hotel?”


    “Anugerah Hotel, although it’s always crowded and there’s always a queue because it’s a five-star hotel, but it’s okay, right?” Anggi asked.


    “Okay, I agree, I’ll pay for everything.” Gifer spoke casually. Haris immediately red at Gifer’s words.


    “Gif, really, huh?”


    “Yes, they already want to pay for the operation and also our ne, howe we as a man don’t want any capital? Basic.” Gifer replied.


    “Well, what Gifer said is true. So don’t be stingy as a person.” Anggi quipped.


    “Dih, who is stingy? I’m just asking.”


    “Already, geez you guys have been fighting.”


    “Hahahha.”


    They finally arrived at Anugerah Hotel, which is located near the airport. Because Harapan Mulia Hospital is also located not far from the airport. Then they booked two rooms next to each other. Belvina and Anggi upied the room on the right corner, while Gifer and Haris upied the room next to it. They immediately rested in their respective rooms because they were tired.


    “Hah, I can finallyy down on a soft bed too. Yes, even though it’s not in my own apartment, at least it’s not like on the airne earlier.” Comined Haris who immediatelyid his body on the kingsize mattress.


    “Take a shower first, Ris. Aren’t you ufortable sleeping with your body sticky like that?” Gifer asked.


    “Yes.”


    “Well, go take a shower first, you’re so dirty.”


    “Yes, yes.”


    _


    In a big mansion owned by Mr. Erik, Freedy was now in the living room while working on his business. His father was also next to him helping Freedy on how toe up with a good promotional idea for hispany. While he was busy with what his father was saying, Freedy’s eyes suddenly nced at his younger brother who had just returned from his office looking tired. The tie had been loosened, the hair was disheveled, and the suit had been taken off and put on his left arm. His white shirt had also been taken out, not as neat as it was this morning when he was in the office. Sticky sweat beaded on his firm jaw, making him look even more masculine and manly. Freedy was sure that his brother must have a lot on his mind right now.


    ‘Is Ian in trouble? Why isn’t his face like usual?” he thought.


    “Have you understood, Freedy? Did you understand what I meant earlier?” Asked Mr. Erik, their father. Freedy instantly snapped out of his reverie. His shoulders were shaking as he had just been patted by his father who looked at him confused.This is from N?velDrama.Org.


    “What’s wrong? Why didn’t you seem to be paying attention earlier?” Her father asked.


    “Ah, it’s nothing, Dad. I was just a little surprised that Ian came home in such a mess, he doesn’t usually do that. Maybe he has a lot on his mind.”


    “Hmm, I see. I didn’t even realize that Ian hade home because I was too focused on teaching you, but instead I couldn’t concentrate. Hahaha, no problem, let’s continue.” The father said.


    .


    Inside the room, Ian had already put his things in ce. From shoes, to the suit that he had put in the dirty basket. He was now sitting on his bed while thinking about the incident this morning that frustrated him until now.


    “Agggh! Why did I just agree to what that girl named Raya said? Not even knowing her, why do I trust people so easily?” She said, ruffling her hair roughly. His mind recalled the events of this morning.


    “Actually, I just want to ask you a favor.”


    “What is it?”


    “Help me to uncover this case to the police, I pity Gifer who continues to be victimized by Nara’s crimes.”


    Ian was still silent in his ce, he was confused between agreeing or not, he actually didn’t want to get involved in Gifer’s case because he didn’t know Gifer. After thinking for a long time he had to decide this time.


    “How?”


    “Fine, I’ll help you. I’ll be a witness about the ident.”


    “Deal?”


    “Deal.”


    And they shook hands to agree on what they should do to be useful to others like Gifer.


    “Aissh!!! But if I don’t agree too it will affect Vina, because Vina really loves Gifer, right? Yes, I have to help him!” Ian decided firmly.


    .


    ~Continued~