Chapter 127 - Where's My Wife?

Bara also called his friend Prince Syehzade from Brunei. When Bara called him, Prince Syehzade had just finished his dinner with his wife. Prince Shehzade's assistant approached the prince, holding a cell phone. Only Prince Syehzade's family and close friends can call his private number. Bara is one of them since he is close to him. The prince could not forget Bara's help to his wife.

"Bara called His Majesty."

Prince Syehzade snatched the cell phone from the assistant's hand. Bara will not call if it is not important. Bara knows how busy he is so he won't mince words.

"What's up, Bar?"

"Bro, I will just say it directly, I need your help," Bara spoke.

"Relax, bro. Tell me what happened."

"My sister was kidnapped. I suspect Prince Ahmed as the culprit. Previously, he ordered his people and caused my sister to miscarry."

"What?" Prince Shehzade was also surprised. "That crazy prince is always looking for trouble. Can you help me communicate with the royals? I don't think Prince Ahmed is in prison. He's just been exiled to an island."

"Fine, I'll find out about this, Bar. I'll ask the spies in the country to find out about this."

"Sorry for always bothering you."

"Relax. I'll try to help us as much as I can."

"Thanks."

Prince Shehzade gave his cell phone to the assistant.

"Contact our spies to find Prince Ahmed's whereabouts!" Prince Shehzade gave the order.

******

Dino was grumpy in the treatment room. He tried to contact Rere but got no answer. Rere's phone is dead. The operator is the one who spoke instead of Rere.

"What's wrong, boss?" Tom asked. They were in one room because of Dino's request.

"I can't reach Rere's phone."

"Maybe her phone runs out of battery."

"This is weird, Tom. Rere's never been like this. I have a bad hunch. It feels like something bad happened to my wife."

"Don't be paranoid, boss."

Dino and Tom's attention was distracted by Bara's arrival. Dino looked at Bara with unsteady steps. Bara looked tired.

"Bar, what's wrong?" Dino caught something wrong.

Bara was silent, ignoring Dino's question.

"Rere isn't picking up my calls. Where is she? Rere isn't usually like this. Where's my wife?"

"No, sorry," Bara said with a lowered face.

"Bar, don't scare me. What's wrong with Rere?"

"Rere disappeared. She was kidnapped."

"WHAT!? Dino got up from the bed even though his legs still hurt.

Dino grabbed Bara's collar

, "stop playing with me, Bar."

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

Dino lay weakly on the floor. Hoping what he heard was just a joke. 

Bara helped and brought Dino to sit on the sofa.

"You have to save Rere. I believe Prince Ahmed was the culprit. Reyhan was sent by that crazy prince," Dino clenched his fists tightly. His eyes gleamed with vengeance on Prince Ahmed.

"Calm down."

"How can I calm down? Rere is in danger. I don't want to lose my wife for the second time. That damn prince!" Dino was furious.

"Boss, we have to meet Reyhan. I think he knows where Prince Ahmed is." Tom spoke.

Dino and Tom forced themselves out of the hospital. They are so strong even though they've just had surgery.

They fled without the doctor's knowledge. Bara, Dino, and Tom went to the hospital where Reyhan was being treated. The man was still weak. Reyhan lost both of his legs due to the bite of the piranha.

Bara talks to the police who are guarding Reyhan. Reyhan's eyes narrowed. He was shocked when he realized that his legs were gone. Both thighs were wrapped in white bandages. The man raged. Roughly pull out the IV until his hand bleeds. He was annoyed. Dino should have been eaten by a piranha, not him. 

"Why the uproar?" Dino's voice interrupted.

Reyhan was shocked. He wanted to run away, but he has no legs anymore. Reyhan even fell off the bed.

Dino came closer and grabbed Reyhan's cheek.

"Where's my wife?" Dino's eyes bulged.

"I do not know." Rey is shaking. Losing a leg made him lose his nerve.

"Say it!" Bara insisted.

"I do not know."

"Reyhan, all your life you've always been a bad person. At least do one good thing for me." Dino tried to calmly invite Reyhan to talk from heart to heart. "I love my wife very much. I don't want anything to happen to her. I would never forget your kindness if you help me now."

"I do not know," Reyhan answered loudly.

"Please….. Just try to be a good person this time. Maybe one good deed you do now can erase your past sins. I have never begged others, but for the sake of my wife, I am willing to lower my pride. If Rere is with Prince Ahmed, her life is in danger."

"It is none of my business," Reyhan said curtly. His words resulted in a blow from Bara.

"Say it quickly!" Tom joined in. The man was irritated by Reyhan's behavior.

"Bar, Tom. Don't hit him. As bad as humans are, there must be a good side," Dino said with teary eyes. He couldn't imagine his life without Rere. Losing Ananya turned his world upside down, let alone losing Rere. 

"I don't know exactly where Prince Ahmed is. He's not in prison. He's just a royal exile. He lives on an island but I don't know exactly where." Reyhan finally spoke after seeing Dino's sincerity. Reyhan's heart was stirred at the man's love. 

"That means Rere is not in this country?"

Reyhan shook his head. They left Reyhan after getting a clue.

Prince Syehzade's team has already informed Rere and Prince Ahmed's whereabouts. Rere has indeed been kidnapped and taken to Prince Ahmed's exile.

Thanks to Prince Syehzade's diplomacy and connections, they find Rere easily. Bara, Dino, and Tom immediately left for KL. Prince Syehzade also sent a private jet for them. Within hours they were in KL. Bara is feeling Deja vu. He had been in Dino's position when Dila was kidnapped while they were on vacation on the island of Rottnest. Bara still remembers when Dila was kidnapped. The perpetrator was a gay man, Egi, his ex-lover. Bara used to be gay and changed when he married Dila. How exasperating he was when he was looking for his wife and afraid something will happen to his wife. Bara understands what Dino is feeling now. 

Even though Dino and Tom haven't fully recovered, they are trying to be strong and striving. They set off for Prince Ahmed's residence. Dino wants to help save Rere. After all, Rere is his responsibility. 

They come with Prince Syehzade's team. The future king of Brunei has even sent an envoy to Prince Ahmed's father.

"Please go up." One of Prince Syehzade's bodyguards invited them to board the helicopter. There is only one access to Prince Ahmed's palace as it is in the Malacca Strait. They dress like the police with all black clothes and bulletproof vests.

"Thank you," said Dino with a worried expression.

"Ready?" The pilot gives the signal. They came in five helicopters. They split the team so they could sneak in. The strategy has been carefully planned.

Dino's hands were shaking and sweating. The man is still traumatized by Prince Ahmed's crimes. He never thought that Prince Ahmed would make him a personal rival. He hoped he wouldn't be too late. They must arrive quickly to save Rere.

"Calm down, No." Bara patted his brother-in-law's shoulder.

"I can't, Bar. I'm afraid something will happen to Rere. I don't want to lose my wife a second time."

"Rere, it will be safe. Believe me. Prince Shehzade is helping us. Everything is alright."

"I love Rere, Bar," Dino held back his tears because he was embarrassed to cry.

"I know that you love Rere. I know." Just trying to calm down.

"What...…"

"Calm down, boss. What we fear will happen if we are too paranoid. I'm sure your wife will be safe. Prince Ahmed can't decide death but God. Not a single leaf will fall if it is not for God's will." Tom calmed his boss down.

*****

Prince Ahmed ordered Sabrina and Alya to help Rere dressed. Rere was sullen. There was no happiness radiating from her face because she was forced to do this. It's not dinner that Rere wants, but going home to meet her husband and child. Rere wore a black dress from the 'Balenciago' brand. The woman was elegant and charming. Even though her face is unhappy, it doesn't diminish her beauty.

Alya and Sabrina took Rere to the Rooftop. Rere shuddered to see Prince Ahmed staring at him intently. The man smirked slyly. One table and two chairs were arranged neatly. The food is already on the table. A5 Wagyu beef steak, UNI, Caviar, truffle mushroom pasta, and lobster. An aromatherapy candle was burnt on the table.

Prince Ahmed gulped when he saw Rere's arrival. Somehow he seemed to see Ananya. The woman walked gracefully toward him despite being depressed and scared. 

The man gasped and felt deja vu. His heart beat faster. It felt like he met Ananya instead of Rere. Rere's charm shifted his world.