146. Not Close Enough

"Hendra, don't go through the front, it's so crowded there," Raka hurried to the newly rejoined couple who were just getting through their toughest period of their marriage.

Hendra released his wife and then straightened his back, looking at his subordinate, "What's the matter? Too many journalists?"

"Very. And many more on the way," Raka walked to the side of the special door reserved only for the judges. After checking the situation for a while, he opened it more widely and called back, "Let's get out of here."

"Can you walk, baby?" Hendra asked, eying her sprained ankle.

"Yes, but I cannot walk far," Aruna started to stand, limping a little as her ankle was not entirely healed.