Married for Slander
Chapter 45.

It did not feel like three days Azzam locked himself in the house. He no longer had the spirit to do any activity.

While at home, Azzam more shut himself and always stay in his room. Even to eat alone he was very reluctant.

While coolly tidying up the clothes he had just worn, Erni suddenly appeared in the son's room. The woman looked at Azzam with sadness, she did not know how to persuade Azzam not to leave the house.

Erni has even tried to find out where her daughter-in-law is, but until now she has not received any news from the people she paid.

"Azzam, please think again. Don't leave Mom, son!" erni said with a misty look, she was not strong enough to hold back the tears that had been pooled in her eyes.

Azzam raised his eyebrows and pegged Erni with my eyes and then approached the mother and hugged her. "I'm sorry Azzam, ma'am. Azzam must go, Azzam can no longer stay here."

Azzam shed tears, he held Erni tightly. She also did not want to be like this, she had just felt the affection of a mother. But he also could not afford to live in the shadow of the woman he loved so much, it was too painful.

"Traveling will never solve problems, you will suffer even more, son. Please listen to me, meet Alana and talk to her!" persuade Erni, hoping Azzam would hear it.

"Slow Mom, Alana's already chosen her own happiness, there's no flavor left for Azzam."

Azzam let go of his embrace, he grabbed the keys of his motorbike and mobile phone on the nightstand and walked away leaving Erni who was still glued to where she stood.

Azzam left home and boarded his moge. He has promised Rudi will meet at the apartment, Rudi has prepared a suitcase that he will carry complete with a passport.

Before arriving at the apartment, Azzam stopped by in front of Alana's cake shop. He parked the bike around the neck of the road and turned to the shophouse, hoping to see his wife's face one last time.

Nearly thirty minutes Azzam was silent in that place. In the end he also caught the silhouette of his wife who was sitting on a chair, Azzam suddenly commented on the smile.

Although only from a distance, he was quite happy to be able to look at his wife's face. Unfortunately Azzam could not see Alana's true state, his gaze was blocked by the table.

Alana who had been helping wrap the cake, immediately looked up at the shophouse's glass door. Her eyes suddenly rounded catching the appearance of her husband. Alana flinched, the cake in her hand suddenly came off.

"A-azzam.." muttered Alana with trembling hands. Azzam who realized it just smiled and quickly continued on his way. She was happy enough to see Alana doing well.

"Azzam.." cried Alana, but the man had gone missing.

Alana squeezed her chest which felt very tight. Let alone chasing Azzam, just stand he is incapable. She could only cry, how much pain she could not express.

Why is this feeling so excruciating? Alana misses Azzam very much, she wants to hug her husband.

"Azzam, why are you being like this? Why don't you see me just once?" Alana was sobbing, she thought Azzam was going to go into the shophouse and it wasn't at all.

Not long after Azzam's departure, Rizal's car stopped right in front of the shophouse.

Yes, Rizal just caught Azzam's whereabouts. When he was about to park the car, Azzam was already in the hunt to leave the place.

Rizal thought Azzam would come down and meet Alana in there, but he didn't. Rizal was confused, what should he do?

As a man who once loved someone, Rizal knew exactly that Azzam still loved Alana very much, but why did the man not want to see his wife?

Rizal's heart melted, he knew Alana was crying for Azzam. He could not see Alana like this, he had retreated for the sake of the girl's happiness but Alana was even more hurt by not being able to be with Azzam.

Rizal clenched his fists, he couldn't keep quiet. He stopped entering the shophouse and chose to return to the car. Whatever the reason, he has to meet with Azzam, the man has to know how Alana really is.

After starting the car engine, Rizal spurred the speed of the vehicle at high speed. His jaw was growling, wanting to feel like he was cursing Azzam and breaking his leg like Alana was currently experiencing, he was really angry.

Arriving in front of the Global Group building, Rizal parked the car carelessly. He got down and rushed into the lobby.

"Excuse me, I'd like to see Azzam. Does he exist?" rizal asked a receptionist.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Azzam doesn't work here anymore" replied the woman.

Rizal gasped in shock, his forehead shrinking at the woman.

What does it mean try? Isn't Azzam the owner of the company? How could Azzam not be there? He's not a worker but the heir to the company.

"I don't understand what you mean, doesn't Azzam own this company?" ask Rizal astonished.

"Yes, but Mr. Azzam is no longer willing to handle the company. He will go abroad." explained the woman.

The instant Rizal's blood rippled, his heart pounded as fast as a marathon run, even his eyes perfectly rounded.

Gone off? Does Azzam want to leave Alana in this state?

Rizal clenched his fists, the look on his eyes sharpened like the eyes of an eagle.

"When did he leave?" ask Rizal to find out.

"Today, it may have already left for the airport. The plane's leaving at eleven this afternoon."

Degs...

Rizal gasped with reddened eyes burning flames of anger. Without saying anything, he immediately ran away from the place. He entered the car and set a clock that was coiled around his wrist.

"Half an hour, damn it." said Rizal then drove the vehicle to the airport.

Elsewhere, Azzam was pensively staring at the streets he was passing. Despite the weight, he must be sure that his departure is the best path for him and Alana.

While in the apartment earlier, he ordered Rudi to take care of the divorce papers. She can't possibly hang Alana's status, they have to divorce in order for Alana to marry the man she loves.

It felt like Azzam wanted to stop breathing for a moment, he wanted to forget about Alana for just a moment.

But, everything is too difficult. It turns out that first love is not easy to forget, let alone many memories that they have been through.

Azzam closed his eyes for a moment, he inhaled as much air and exhaled it violently.