He's The Unaffordable
Chapter 88 - Live Broadcast

“Actually, it's better if you see it for yourself. But it's not the kind of video you'll like. After all Uncle Hendra's confidants have already deleted it en masse and gave the virus to anyone who downloaded the video or disseminated it,” Wyatt replied.

“Video? What video?” I started to worry. My heart is beating faster. This is not a good sign. Charlotte is crying and Uncle Hendra is getting angry is not a good sign. Hadi was also very angry with Nora. Something really bad has happened.

“Charlotte checked her phone when the police arrived and she was surprised to see our class message group discussing something. He opened the link they shared and on a social media was in progress broadcast where Dira .. dia.” Wyatt had trouble finding the right word. “Mm, Dira not dressed at all.” Charlotte's crying broke

Live broadcast on social media? Dira not dressed at all? What ....what's inside their heads? Dira who is in their unconscious state .. This is as bad as they rape her. Not just one person, there must be many people watching the video. Yeah, God. What's inside their heads?

“Vivaldooo ..!” I screamed with all my might to say his name. My clenched hands firmly held the emotions that were pressing out. My blood is boiling so I can no longer control myself.

The police put the son of a bitch in their car with his hands cuffed. All I have in my head is kill him with both hands. He poisoned my mind to break with Dira. I didn't know he had a rotten plan behind all this. You idiot! You idiot! I was so stupid to let Dira fall into their hands!

“Quiet, Son. Calm yourself. You can't be a vigilante.” Two policemen prevented me from opening the car door where Vivaldo was.

“But what he did was very evil, sir. He must die! He has already snatched away the honor of an innocent girl!” angry shout.

“Taking honor?” asked Giana who was standing not far from me. “A-what do you mean? Did my papa fuck a woman forcibly?”

I'm laughing a little. “Memercosa? Worse than that. Just imagine if you are unconscious, then when you wake up, everyone is talking about a video where you are in a state without clothes that can be watched directly. That's what your dad did to me.”

Giana covered her mouth with both hands. His eyes were round in disbelief. “No. Papa couldn't possibly do such a lowly thing.” He shook his head.

“Pray that your father will come out of prison alive. Because just like Uncle Hendra said, I pray he will die there.” I spit into the street. “You are not human.”

Giana cried heartbreakingly, but I didn't care. The two officers led me to stand near the fence. Two police cars carrying the three criminals left with sirens breaking the housing silence.

An ambulance approached and entered the garage. Not long after, Uncle Hendra came out of the house carrying Dira. The girl was still unconscious and her body was covered with a thick blanket. My tears fell down my face. I could not stop it because it was like rain.

It's in vain that I've done to protect the beloved of my heart. I paid Mila to be my fake boyfriend so that Dira would cut off our relationship. I think I'm looking after him and his family. After knowing Vivaldo and Nora were just using me, also knowing that there were other youths who became their accomplices, I did not act quickly.

My attempt to win his family's heart so that I can get him back is of no use. Hadi hates me. Uncle Hendra, Aunt Zahara, and Adi must also hate me now. I can't deny that I'm taking part in this. I was the first person involved in Vivaldo and Nora's evil plan.

“Colin, come on, let's go home.” Wyatt patted me on the back, breaking my daydream.

Driver Charlotte took me to my apartment first. Wyatt promised my bike would be back in one piece once the tires are repaired. That's all we talked about in the car. The rest of us were silent, busy with our own thoughts. My bike is not my priority at this point.

There was no one in my family's apartment. Dad and Mama are attending the birthday invitation of one of Dad's co-workers. Tired Lily just learned to come with them. Things I use to calm myself down. I don't want my family to see me sad.

My skin was wrinkled as I just stood still for so long under the shower. I had to get out of the shower room and dry my body. After putting on my sweatshirt and trousers, I sat down on the chair in my room and stared at the scene outside the window.

I heard the apartment door open and the conversation between my family. There were footsteps near the door of my room, but she just stayed by the door before stepping away. I hugged my knees and put my chin on my knees.

There was a subtle knock on the door of my room, and it opened. “Colin, can I come in?” ask Dad. I nodded slowly without looking at him.

A chair slid to my side and faced the window. Dad sat down and just stayed with me for a while. They must have known what happened to Dira. Lily was very active on social media, she couldn't possibly not have told our parents about the video.

“I'm so sad about what happened to Dira.” Dad spoke without looking at me. We both looked towards the view of the skyscraper outside the window. “I called Hendra and it was very messed up. She can't even talk without sobbing.”

My eyes are heating up to hear it. I can imagine the emotional conflict Uncle Hendra is going through. I saw it for myself when he hit and scolded Vivaldo in front of the house earlier. The man of high self-worth did not hesitate to cry in front of many people.

“I don't know how he can be strong going through all this. If something happens to Lily—” Dad stop talking and take a deep breath. I turned to her and saw her hands clenched tightly. The thing that Dad always does every time he holds back so he doesn't cry.

“We'll take care of Lily as best we can, Dad. The same thing won't happen to him. We'll make sure of it.”

“The same thing should not happen to you.”

“I failed, Dad. I failed to protect the people I loved. If experiencing what he is experiencing can reduce my guilt, then I will do it.”

“No, Son. You didn't fail to protect Dira. You didn't make a mistake, so you shouldn't feel guilty. All of this is the plan of all those bad guys. Whether you fall into their trap or not, this plan will still be launched. People like them must have a plan B or C if plan A fails.

“That's all beyond your means, son. You are not a superhero who can be anywhere and anytime to prevent bad things from happening. You are also not a character in the game you are playing. Where you can start again after you have been killed by the enemy. It's real life. Hendra as his father alone cannot always take care of him, let alone you.

“So, stop blaming yourself. If one of them says something that hurts you, don't put it in your heart. They're seriously injured, and they need an impingement. They chose you because they know, you definitely understand can also feel their grief.”

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Meanwhile in a house~

“Honey, I beg you, don't do this,” pinta Zahara for the umpteenth time to her husband who screams heartbreakingly while hitting the table and throwing every item nearby.

“I failed, Za! I failed as a father. My daughter is only one, but I failed to keep her honor.” Hendra threw the standing lamp in front of him towards the bookcase. He looked towards his wife. “This is all because of your ex! If you don't let him get close to you, none of this will ever happen!”

“A-what did you say?” tanya Zahara did not believe. “I got a consecutive sentence for my mistake and you still think this is my fault too? Until when, Hendra? Until when will you continue to relate past events to the present? Do I have to die and you feel satisfied??”

Hadi opened the door of the study room as Zahara turned her body. “Ma? Mama is okay?” ask Hadi worried. Zahara just shook her head, then walked out of the room. Hadi turned to his papa sitting on a chair with his elbows on both knees and his hands supporting his drooping head.

“Leave me alone, Son. I don't want my words to hurt you too.” Hendra's voice sounded hoarse due to too much shouting.

“Dira is awake, Pa. We should talk to him before he finds out what happened on this day from someone else.”