CHAPTER 40: TIME FOR JIA

A week of vacation became longer. After Chaya was gone, Lee Moven has been busy with his work in the office. He went back to his old self but did not give up on finding Chaya.

He just asked her to be his girlfriend without asking her on a proper date. Of course, she rejected him because maybe she thought that he was not serious. Chaya hates him, that's what Moven implanted in his mind.

He does not have time for Jia at all. Good thing to know that Jia always understand to his situation as a father. Jia misses Chaya so much. It has been months since that incident they have not seen her.

His assistant came in that cut off his mind thinking about Chaya. He looked up to him with furious. Assistant Tan did not hesitate to talked even he knew his boss was not in the mood.

"Sorry boss if I barged you in but I have some important things to give you." He apologized. It really sure was important. His assistant won't be doing that if it wasn't.

"What is it?" He said calmly.

Mr. Tan gave him the enveloped to Lee Moven. "One of our people already traced the thing you need to know about 16 years ago incident. And this is all you want to know."

Lee Moven opened the enveloped. Inside, there were some paper and a USB. He put the USB to his laptop and it was a video on it. He clicked and it played.

There were many people on that hotel because there was an event going on. He saw the cousin of his friend Lu Ricky. They used to hang out when he was there that day.

The video continuously playing then he immediately clicks stopped. The young girl's necklace focus on the video seems so familiar to him. That girl he slept with that night. He remembered because she was wearing the heart-shaped necklace.

Even though he was, drunk but still he can think clearly at that time. He may not see that girl's face but he did recognize the necklace. He continued playing the video so that he will know whom that was.

He was trembling until the face of that girl focused. An innocent girl was…

CHAYA?!

He quickly looked at the guest list names that were listed that night at the hotel. He flipped the paper and saw the highlighted one. It listed to Chaya's name.

He read the next page for Chaya's personal information. It was not stated there her family background and other personal details.

His mind was wondering about Chaya. She was not an ordinary woman, his doubts about her. He is planning something to dig deeper. He needs to find out more about her.

Moven is lost without her, without seeing her face. It was his mistakes that he just jumps into it without even thinking how Chaya feels.

He continued working, focusing his work without knowing that he was too much things he still needs to taking care of and that would be Jia.

Jia was sad seeing her dad sadder than her. He must be really affected by Aunt Cha's disappearance. She did not really know what it cause. But she could feel it that it was not that small either.

She would never write her a letter or even say goodbye in person. She would not blame her dad or Aunt Chaya. It was not her business with adult stuff. He loves he dad and she love Aunt Chaya too.

The only person she could feel less lonely is Brother Carl. She called him. A few rings, Carl accept her call.

"Hey, how's my favorite little sister?" He said in a cheerful way.

"Hello, brother. I am still pretty as ever." Jia giggled. "What are you doing, Brother?"

"Well, I just finished writing my essay. Printed it and ready to pass to my English teacher tomorrow. " He replied. "I am free now. Would you like to join me to the Amusement Park?" Carl asked.

It was true he is free today. He lesser his time to concentrate with his school requirements. He does not need to go to his work in the library today. He could sense that Jia was lonely through her voice.

"Really?" She asked back to be sure. Jia is free today since it is Saturday.

"Yes, it is true. I would not lie to you and let's invite your cousin Tang Marie if you like." He voiced.

"Yeess!!! Marie will definitely love to join with us." Jia was giggling, jumping with joy as she was still in her pajamas.

"Okay, I will wait for you at the entrance of the Amusement Park about an hour." Carl said. "Would that be, okay? Or is it a little time for you two to be ready?" He added.

"No, no, no, that would be fine. We will see you there." Jia said before saying goodbye. She called her cousin Marie to inform about the agenda they have today. Marie agreed excitedly. She does not have problems asking permission to her parents as long as she is with her cousin Jia.

After they talked, Jia called her dad to inform him about her plan.

"Hello, baby! What's up? What's wrong?" Moven said on the other line. He went to work before Jia woke up. He knew if no school her daughter would only stay at home or library. She would not call her if it is not important. Her nanny would inform him immediately if there is an emergency.

Jia giggled as she knew her daddy's voice sounds worried. "Nothing's wrong Dad. I just want to ask permission to you."

"Oh! Okay, what is it?" He asked.

"Brother Carl invite me today to go to Amusement Park and I already said Yes. Marie is going with me too. I hope if it is okay." Jia said in a sweet voice.

How could Moven say No to that? Besides, he trusts Carl too. He does not have problems with it. He has no time for his daughter. Jia needs to enjoy her youth that Moven could not be attentive to all her needs.

"Of course, I will say Yes. Just be careful okay and enjoy there." He said happily. "Besides, Nanny Rong and Driver Tao will be there too so I don't need to worry and I trust Carl with you too. Just be happy and have fun. I love you, baby."

"Thanks Dad. Do not work too much too. I love you so much." Jia told him.

After the calls, she quickly used the intercom to call her nanny about plan for today before she cleans up herself.