Balas Budi (2026)

[bunniefuu]

I know I'm a mess.

But how can I be okay,

when in this miserable life,

trying to be happy only leads to this?

Sorry for over sharing.

My name is

Alma.

If you want to know

why I turned out this way,

let's go back to the beginning,

before I was this broken.

When I still had hope of being happy

Back when I first fell in love.

This story didn't begin on a sunny day,

but in a storm that led me to Budi.

Crazy weather, huh?

So much for a vacation.

The waves are strong.

Yeah.

How long has it been?

I heard the storm started two days ago.

Two days?

Thanks to this, I can't fly tomorrow.

Fly?

Are you a pilot?

Yes.

Budi.

Alma.

Alma.

I should go back to my room

This'll probably swell up.

Let me carry you.

No need.

I'll take you there.

My leg's fine, really.

It's safer this way.

And

Where's your room?

My room is just right there.

It's close.

All right.

Let's take it slow.

We're here.

My number.

I'm right next door.

If you need anything,

just let me know.

You're next door?

Yeah, right there.

Well, see you later.

From then on,

Budi was part of my everyday life.

Budi was charming,

funny,

romantic.

Budi was the perfect man for me.

That's why,

even though we'd just met,

I didn't hesitate when he suggested

something more serious.

Hair highlights

Not yet.

Not checked yet.

This should've been done last month.

You know I hate working last-minute.

Okay, not checked yet.

Babe!

But,

in the middle of our preparations,

the unexpected happened.

Are you okay?

Babe!

- Babe!

- Alma!

Where are you going?

Your hair's not done!

You've got 24 hours

to transfer one billion rupiah.

Or else

Help!

his head will be delivered

to your doorstep.

Say,

do you think the shipping's free?

How could you say that, Dad?

This isn't a joke.

Budi's life is on the line.

Yes, I know.

But the money they're asking is no joke.

You know how many billions

I've spent on your wedding prep?

Even your invitations

use live butterflies.

I had them imported from Ecuador.

They're rare butterflies. See?

Look at them flying.

That was 50 million.

I'm not asking you to pay the ransom.

I just want you to save Budi!

Your friends are powerful people!

The General, the President

You can ask them for help.

It's not that I won't help,

but are you sure he was kidnapped?

What if he's just conning you?

Dad, I'm not being conned.

He's the love of my life.

He's always been there for me, unlike you.

I barely ever get to see you.

Please, Dad.

Please help me.

No. Listen.

I'm not going to run around

asking for help

only to find out you got conned.

That'd be humiliating.

What would people think of me?

Dad.

Just go.

Dad.

I never thought.

Dad could be so heartless

to his own daughter's fianc.

He isn't just my first love.

He's the first person I connected with.

He

He's my best friend.

He's my whole world.

I refuse to give up,

and I'll do anything for Budi.

I'd even sell my late mother's

favorite jewelry if I had to.

I've transferred the money

and sent the proof as well.

How much?

What? One billion, of course.

You can check and confirm it.

Okay, wait. Let me check.

Now let me talk to him.

Where's Budi?

I've got the money. Thanks.

What do I do?

- Alma.

- Babe!

Gosh.

Are you okay?

Thank you for saving me.

I'm sorry that your dad

had to pay the ransom.

Don't worry about it, babe.

I took care of everything.

I didn't use my dad's money at all.

Don't worry.

Where did you get the money?

You don't need to stress over this.

What's important is that you're safe.

Do you know where you are?

Can you get home?

Yes, I can.

I'll come home soon.

Alma.

I love you.

Hearing that from Budi

convinced me to keep moving forward

with our wedding plans.

The number you are calling is not active

or out of coverage area.

Please try again in a few minutes.

Miss, still no answer?

No.

Miss, it's been two hours.

Well, what should we do?

Alma, are you ready?

My VIP guests have arrived.

Let's go greet them.

Bring Budi along as well. Where is he?

He said he'd come here

as soon as he lands in Jakarta.

What?

Hasn't he shown up yet?

He's on his way, Dad.

This is a disaster.

- I warned you, you're being conned.

- Dad!

Gosh, you spent billions on this.

This is bad.

I'm pretty sure he's a fraud.

Why do you keep calling him a fraud?

It takes one to know one, right?

Are you a fraud?

You only care about the guests.

What if something happened to Budi?

He's my oxygen.

Oxygen, my foot.

My guests are important people, super VIP.

I'd lose face if the wedding is off.

It will happen!

- Where's Budi?

- Shut up!

If he doesn't show up,

Alma should just marry me.

Go away!

The number you are calling is not active

or out of coverage area.

Please try again in a few minutes.

And,

even after all the guests left,

he still didn't show up.

Honestly,

I was worried something bad

had happened to him.

What if the kidnappers didn't let him go?

Then out of nowhere,

someone who had info about him

reached out to me.

Over the last two years,

he's been reported by dozens of people,

all on their wedding day.

Unfortunately, you're not the first.

They were conned by this guy as well.

Same trick.

He claims to be kidnapped

on their wedding day

and demands a ransom

of 400 to 500 million.

It was one billion for me.

So now you know the story.

Can you imagine being me?

Feeling what I feel?

It's painful.

Alma.

Budi!

THREE MONTHS LATER

Dad!

Hey, how much longer

are you going to keep this up?

Zoning out, watching TV, crying?

I told you so.

You shouldn't make decisions alone.

If you'd gone with my choice back then,

you'd be happy and settled by now.

Which one?

Leo?

Yeah.

He's too old!

If you'd been with him,

you wouldn't be in this mess.

You've always been independent,

but still innocent and naive.

People can easily trick you.

You have no experience,

but you act as if you know best.

Am I that weak and naive in your eyes?

I'll prove you wrong.

I'll find Budi

and make him pay for all the damages,

including returning Mother's jewelry.

What?

Is it too much?

I didn't plan to take it this far,

but I've decided to take revenge on Budi

to prevent more victims

like Ayu last month.

There she is.

Before we meet Ayu,

why don't we hear her story first?

Time to announce

this month's diamond raffle winner.

The winner is

Mrs.

Lastri.

Thank you.

- High five.

- Yeah.

Thank you.

Just take the diamond.

No need for a speech.

- Really?

- Indeed.

- Thank you.

- Sure.

Thank you to all the ladies here,

and to the ladies from the royal palace

for allowing me to be in this environment,

despite how difficult it is to get in.

I'd like to introduce my lovely daughter,

her name is Ayu.

Well, perhaps your sons

If any of your sons are single,

perhaps they could be matched

with my daughter, Ayu.

Come on, introduce yourself.

Who knows, you could find a husband

from the royal palace.

Come on.

So this is Ayu.

So

Excuse me, I need to use the restroom.

Where are you going? Ayu!

Maybe she'll find a husband

in the restroom.

They're desperate, aren't they?

Mom's desperate for her child to marry.

And the daughter's desperate to pee.

If they meet in the restroom,

her only match is a mothball.

That's funny. Laugh.

There is no joy in an arranged match.

I don't like it either.

But what if

you find your soulmate here?

Budi.

I'm

Ayu.

I heard of you.

Let's go!

Where?

Just follow me.

Better than being matched up.

Okay.

I can't believe him!

Do you see how easily

he approaches his victims?

He's such a smooth talker

that everyone just ends up

falling under his spell.

He uses the same method.

He takes them to the same place,

flirts the same way,

and yet, strangely,

we all just believed him.

Where have you been? Who is he?

Mom, he's Budi.

Hello.

You know you've been gone all day

for the past two weeks

without telling me?

I'm sorry.

Go inside.

- This isn't her fault

- Get in.

This isn't her fault.

I asked her to go.

Don't blame her.

Budi, Ayu isn't just any girl.

She'd never go out with someone

who has a shady background.

Where's your family from?

I'm a nobody.

Then, if you'll excuse me.

Good night.

ROYAL FAMILY TREE

It's time for you to try

the herbal drink I made.

Not only is it good for your skin,

but it's also great for your organs

to keep you

What do you mean by that?

You'll soon become an aristocratic wife.

A wife? An aristocratic?

What are you saying? I don't get it.

You know, Budi. What's his name again?

Budi?

Don't you know who he is?

No.

He's not just any guy.

He's a prince, the next king.

Really?

I didn't believe it at first,

I thought it was a myth

that a prince had been hidden abroad

because of a dispute over inheritance.

But seeing his ring

finally convinced me.

What's that got to do with us?

How could you ask that?

Don't you want to be a queen?

So those arrogant women

tremble in awe

seeing my future son-in-law is a prince.

Mom, I just met him.

No more excuses.

Set up a meeting for Budi and me.

Mom.

Just listen to me.

Drink up.

You're instantly beautiful.

Who's your mom?

I started my business from zero.

You know zero? Before one.

Just like filling up gas,

"Let's start from zero."

But no matter how successful I am,

those noblewomen will never respect me

because I don't have a title.

That's why I want you

and Ayu to get married.

Get married?

But we just met

and I'm not

I know who you are.

You were exiled overseas, right?

Maybe you need a lot of money.

I can give you a lot,

as long as you give Ayu and me a title.

You can't marry someone

without a title, right?

Well?

Can you talk? You're just nodding.

You know someone

who can take care of that, right?

Budi's trick worked again.

Hand or rock? So hard.

Both Ayu and her mother were convinced

they were destined for royal titles

from the palace.

Why are all these journalists here?

You invited them?

Of course.

I spent hundreds of millions for this.

It should be on the news.

Thank you for being here, journalists.

But, I'm sorry, the event is private.

Once it's over, we'll come back out here.

Thank you.

Excuse us.

Okay.

Thank you for coming.

Stop right there.

What's going on here?

Are you asking me?

I'm here for the ceremony.

There's no ceremony or anything today.

How dare you

disrespect the Prince's

future in-law? Move!

What Prince's in-law? Nonsense.

I'll beat you up, hear me?

I was invited by.

His Highness

Prince Harsya Budi Hadiningrat!

There's no one by that name here.

- Mom, enough.

- Let me see him!

Who's Budi?

The only Budi we have

is Budiono Siregar.

What?

Him, the gardener.

- Mom, enough.

- Budi, the gardener?

No! This Budi is handsome

- Nonsense!

- Sir, stop!

- What do you mean? Budi!

- Sir, hey!

Be careful!

Budi!

Hey, step back. Don't step on it.

It's expensive.

Okay?

Budi!

Let's go home.

Guys, enough! Stop!

You fraud!

- Mom, enough.

- Budi!

Mom!

Help us out! Stop taking pictures!

Mom! Get up!

Scammer.

This will help you relax.

Scammer.

Hello?

Yes, it's me.

Who?

Uli?

Budi!

Guys, enough! Stop!

You fraud!

Budi!

After seeing this news,

I tried reaching out to Ayu,

and finally, she came here today.

I'll go pick her up.

Anyway, guess what,

Ayu didn't come alone.

She brought another Budi victim

who contacted her after seeing the news.

Hi! You must be Ayu.

Ayu.

And you must be Uli?

Come in.

I'm Uli.

Excuse me.

Chef? He told me he's a pilot.

Budi claimed he's a chef

with French roots.

Which is perfect,

since Uli is totally obsessed with Paris.

I love the Eiffel Tower,

I love

Macarons, and

Emily in Paris.

Then he asked Uli

to start a restaurant together.

She agreed to it.

Of course, I said yes.

He's handsome and claims to be French.

So naturally, I said, "Oui, monsieur."

Oui

Oui, je t'aime beaucoup.

How do I say it?

- So

- Damn him! Give me

- So I brought her

- my money back! All this!

- We need to help her.

- Girls, girls.

Uli, we're all victims here.

We're here together to help,

support each other,

and most importantly,

get back at Budi.

You're going all in, Alma.

You did all this?

She's sick.

I used to be like you.

Depressed, stressed, sad.

Blaming myself for my own stupidity.

Budi!

But after thinking it through,

it's better to use my energy

to stop Budi for good.

How?

We need to catch him in the act.

We'll gather the evidence

and alert his next targets.

Why don't we file a police report?

A man like Budi

could easily dodge the police.

Besides, wouldn't it be

more satisfying to catch him

with our own hands?

That's true.

But the thing is, even after

I've mapped his victims by location

and tracked his every move,

I still don't have a lead on where he is.

All this information,

you still don't know where he is?

Where's the TV?

That's your laptop, right?

Let me.

Ask first.

Were you not listening? I already asked.

THALITA INDONESIAN ACTRESS

THALITA'S NEW MAN

Top soap opera

actress and singer, Thalita,

was recently caught on camera with a man

whose identity is unknown.

Is Indonesia's biggest diva

about to end her single life?

Let's get to work.

Welcome back

to the Private Detective channel.

Today's lesson is stalking.

THALITA'S BIRTHDAY PREP

A SNEAK PEEK

Drop everything! Let's huddle.

After 24 hours of nonstop research,

I figured it out!

What?

I know what Thalita has planned

in two weeks.

What?

She's planning a costume party

that will take place

On her birthday!

- It was so hard!

- You can be smart sometimes.

But where is the party?

Just read it.

- Sorry, you're in the way.

- Step aside. We can't read it.

BIRTHDAY PARTY THALITA

KENARI STREET IV NO.78

Okay. Where do we start?

Costume.

- Costume.

- You put on the costume.

- No.

- Why not?

I'm shy.

Ayu, you're so pretty.

Thank you. Really?

That's why we'll dress you up.

- Guys, focus. Get to work.

- Sorry.

Celebrity homes are fancy and huge, huh?

Ayu.

It makes sense, she's famous.

She's from a wealthy family.

What wealthy family?

Her parents don't show up in any media.

For the rich, the more they have,

the harder they hide the source.

Oh my God. There he is. Budi.

Over there!

Budi.

That's really him.

- Security!

- Alma!

- Hide! Hurry!

- Come on.

Amazing. You made it yourself?

How come?

Having an architecture degree

wasn't for nothing.

All right, here's the plan.

After surveying Thalita's house,

documenting every inch of it,

and getting the rundown of the event

thanks to Uli,

we've got three options

to get into her birthday party

without an invite.

Okay.

The first option

The florist. Flower delivery.

The decorations Thalita ordered

are fresh flowers,

so they'll be delivered

just before the party begins.

The second option

Go through the dancers

who will perform at the event.

That's Ayu's job. Because you can dance.

You'll audition and sign up,

then enter the venue with the dancers.

Okay.

The third option

Uli's job.

Go through the catering staff.

You'll sneak into the catering kitchen

then steal their uniform.

Got it?

So I'm a

Yes!

Let's go.

Okay.

Get back at Budi!

The plan worked out.

I got the car keys from the florist,

Ayu successfully signed up as a dancer.

However, Uli couldn't get past

the catering staff.

Uli, are you for real?

Alma got the florist's car,

I entered the dance audition,

and you can't even grab a uniform?

Ayu.

Remember, it's my first time stealing.

Of course, mistakes happen.

Uli, we're not stealing.

We're just borrowing the uniform

and then returning it.

Am I dumb or just you?

There's no way I could snatch it

and give it back.

I'll get caught!

- Can I even do that?

- Girls.

- You can.

- Girls.

But, how

I have a Plan B.

What?

Laxatives?

You're freaking me out.

What's your plan?

Guys, I'm here.

Two hours. That's all we've got for this.

In that time, we have to meet Thalita,

talk to her one-on-one

to get her on our side.

Yes, copy.

Hi. Enjoy. Drinks are over there.

Hi. Enjoy. You can get your drinks there.

I've spotted Thalita.

We don't have much time.

We've only got time until she changes

for the performance. Okay?

It'll be hard to talk to her

once she starts drinking.

Okay. Copy, Alma.

Let me.

Let me carry it.

I'll do it. Thalita told me to.

Me too.

I can do it. You should patrol the area.

Why can't I bring this?

What?

Why can't I bring this?

Is this spiked?

- No.

- Then drink it.

- What?

- Drink it.

- Drink it?

- Yes.

Sure.

Make it again and go there.

Yes, I'll make it again.

Okay.

Alma, do you copy?

Have you seen Thalita? I lost her.

Have a drink with us.

I'm so sorry, I don't drink.

Stay alert, guys. Don't let her slip by.

Why aren't you drinking

at a party like this?

Can I see what time it is? Excuse me.

Guys.

I'm in the CCTV room.

Alma, wait. I'm

Okay, if you don't drink,

would you like some brownies?

I spotted Thalita.

She's getting ready to change.

Now's our chance to talk to her.

Sorry, Alma. My stomach

Miss, excuse me! Let me in!

I'm about to burst!

Uli? Ayu?

Just a bit.

Watch.

Gosh, Ayu!

Weren't you following her?

Ayu!

Now, I have to go. Thanks for the brownie.

Let's count to ten.

She'll come looking for us.

One.

Two.

Ten. Let's go.

Where are they?

Hello, guys? Where are you?

Geez!

She's about to start drinking.

We should be talking to her!

Ayu.

Uli. Ayu.

Alma?

Alma, I

- Alma!

- Budi.

What?

Thalita's gone.

- Try her room.

- She's not there.

Come on.

Okay.

Uli.

Where is she?

Inside?

Miss?

Sorry.

Where are we going?

Where are we going?

I wanna go home.

Let's get her out of here.

Where's Ayu?

I don't know! I've been stuck

in the bathroom the whole time!

- Gosh.

- You take Thalita to the car.

I'll go find Ayu.

You got this.

Alma, wait.

Alma

Slowly, it's my birthday, you know.

Ayu?

Ayu!

Ayu!

We have to go!

I don't want to!

No!

We need to leave.

- Where are we going?

- Brownies?

- Want some brownies?

- To a circus?

We're off to a circus!

No! I'm terrified of falling!

- Let's go.

- Come on, then.

Come on!

So heavy.

Party!

Ayu, get a grip.

Get up!

Uli, I'm coming. I've found Ayu.

- I'm Ayu.

- Yeah, let's go.

Boss, sorry.

Miss Thalita is missing,

and the CCTV footage has been wiped.

Missing?

The Indonesian diva has gone missing,

and the police are currently

conducting an investigation.

You and your friends

aren't behind this, right?

Dad

I was just

I want you to fix everything

and cancel your plans.

Why the sudden change?

You're the one who told me

to handle Budi's mess

because it was ruining your reputation.

Why the sudden cold feet

just because Thalita is involved?

Is she your lover?

- Watch your mouth.

- So why?

I'm not gonna cancel it.

As long as you live in this house,

you have to follow my rules.

Cancel it, or else

Or else, what?

See?

You can't answer.

I'll keep going, Dad.

With or without your permission.

That's the reason

why we met,

and why we needed

to talk to you last night, Mbak.

Were you waiting for me?

I need to think.

That the three of you

are Budi's victims?

Is that so?

What do you want me to do?

Okay, so

Maybe you can turn on your phone

and start updating people,

so the police won't be after us?

Right.

What if we team up to get back at Budi?

Thank you.

Merci.

- Merci.

- Budi has so many victims.

Merci.

This one's subpar.

Oh, Budi.

So, I think we should

Thal?

Can we start?

Alma.

We will only start

When I say so.

Okay?

Is this my house?

Very well, then.

Yes.

We need

a big event to expose Budi's villainy.

And then?

Yes.

We need you to convince him

to go to the event.

- Next.

- And not only that.

- The event must be...

- Hey

Mind your manners.

- Manners.

- Manners.

And the media

should put the spotlight on the event,

so everyone will see Budi's true face,

and there will be no more victims.

This is going to be perfect.

It's going to blow your mind.

Off the record, mind you.

So,

next month, we happen to be holding

an engagement party.

And every major TV channel

will be broadcasting it live.

That b*stard!

So,

instead of showing the pre-wedding video

of me and that Budi guy,

what if we put on display

a video featuring

his countless victims speaking out?

- Genius idea!

- You're a genius!

Thalita's so brilliant!

Step one

I will find more of Budi's victims.

I know you've got several names lined up.

But we absolutely need more of them

to make this go viral.

Step two

Alma and

Sorry, what's your name again, babe?

Alma and Ayu

will find those victims of Budi

and ask them all to testify.

- Was there more than just kissing?

- We had sleep calls nearly every night.

How much did you lose?

250 to 500 million, I guess.

This isn't a film casting.

I don't mind. I'm passionate about Budi.

So that means you were living together?

Screw you!

- Step three Uli, is it?

- Yeah.

Your job is to infiltrate the TV station

and steal the uniform and name tag

from one of the producers there.

I'll let you know

who's going to be in charge.

Okay, okay.

Last step

The most important of all.

This is to avoid any more failures.

I'll teach you the one thing

I actually excel at.

Imagine Budi's face.

Acting.

- Budi, you b*stard!

- You'll pay for this!

Yes, Uli?

Your plan is meticulously perfect.

But? You're about to say "but", right?

Bingo.

But

How do we actually get our money back?

That's the vital part.

You're right.

Four billion?

Yeah. Did I catch you off guard?

That isn't much money for a wedding.

You're not planning to throw

a small-scale wedding, are you?

No, but

Four billion, huh?

Mmm-hmm.

Are you okay with splitting the cost?

Fifty-fifty?

I do have that much cash lying around.

But it'd be better

if we opened a joint account. Right?

- Is that okay?

- Of course.

Good. Then it's settled, tomorrow, we each

put two billion into the joint account.

- Okay?

- Okay.

What an idea!

- You're a genius.

- Right?

To catch a big one,

the bait must be excellent.

So we put two billion in order to get him

to transfer his money.

And then we claim it all as ours.

I will say yes.

I'm a big fan of you now.

But you don't think

I could cover for all of us, do you?

We're pooling money, right?

Come on, girls. It's our mission.

One moment.

Okay, I'll transfer right away.

Yes, all good.

Hello?

- Done.

- How's our petty cash looking?

How much do we have?

Okay.

Can you guarantee

that this mission will succeed?

Okay, I'm in.

How about you, Uli?

To be honest with you,

I have pretty much nothing thanks to him.

But

But I can make it work.

I can cover Uli.

What are you talking about? No.

I don't mind.

This is just for bait anyway.

And we'll get two billion more

from Budi, right?

- Transferring money now.

- No, no! Stop that!

- Done.

- Thank you.

Me too!

What are you doing?

I have a better idea

than hugging each other like Teletubbies.

How about we party?

Yeah!

You're a party addict.

Release some stress and have fun

before our mission begins!

What do you think?

ALMA, WE NEED TO TALK.

MEET YOU AT OUR SPOT?

It's Budi.

He's asking to meet.

If you were me,

would you accept his invite?

I know.

I CAN ONLY MEET YOU

A LITTLE LATER THIS AFTERNOON.

SURE. SEE YOU.

- Take care.

- Thanks.

Oh, Uncle, don't forget. It's next week.

Don't worry, I got it.

Hey, one second.

You don't have to.

- This is for you.

- Are you sure?

- Don't sweat it.

- Fine.

- Go over there and see Azis.

- Azis? On it.

- Appreciate it.

- Sure.

He's insane.

He fools everyone!

How ruthless!

Where is he?

Alma.

Thanks for coming.

I would like to apologize.

I made a huge mistake.

Whatever it is you're trying to say,

I'm not buying it.

I followed you earlier today.

That's That's just

I thought you said you'd change,

but it's empty words!

Please give me time.

I can't explain everything, but

I'll tell you the reason why I

Then tell me!

I can't stop thinking about you.

Budi, you're...

A swindler? Yes, I am in fact a swindler!

It's all I know since I was little.

But I can't lie to myself.

You're the first one

who made me want to change.

How do you get away with your lies?

I don't even know your real name!

You're dating Thalita, but for what?

You'll con her?

That's true.

But she's the last.

I promise this is coming to an end.

Budi, you're wasting your time.

Okay.

You don't want to hear me.

I understand.

Can I at least drive you home?

One last time?

Alma, I know you don't trust me.

But I can prove it to you.

I know I can't lie.

My heart desperately wants to believe

he meant it when he said he loved me.

But is he telling the truth?

What am I supposed to do?

I can't be catching feelings

for the man who conned me.

I mean, we can always snack and drink

at wedding parties.

- What more do you suggest?

- Excuse me.

I have an idea.

What idea?

- Ayu.

- Yes?

- Hi, hi. Hello.

- Hello.

Usual spot, all right?

Still remember the way there?

Awesome!

- What's so awesome?

- What's up?

A surprise. You'll see.

Raise your glasses.

Let me get some for you.

Us first, then.

There he is.

You're the first one

who made me want to change.

- That hurt!

- You're too loud.

Can you stay still while you're sleeping?

I need to sleep!

What's the matter, Alma?

I'm just thinking

I think we should call it off.

What do you mean by call it off?

Abandon our plans and missions.

I don't think it's going to work.

Are you drunk or something?

Alma!

Explain to us why you'd ditch us

after all the hard work we put in.

After all our sacrifices?

I got her figured out.

You met him, didn't you?

He kissed you.

I saw it.

Alma.

So we have a traitor among us.

You guys have to hear me out.

Maybe he changed.

He's sorry about everything he's done.

Everyone makes mistakes, right?

I'm sure you made mistakes, too. And you.

Alma, hold on.

Is that just the hangover talking?

No, I'm serious.

I can't believe you'd say that.

Now, you tell us everything

in detail and in order.

Uli, I really

You shut your mouth.

You know my mother almost lost her mind

because of him.

All our money and time were wasted away

because of him!

Meanwhile, you met up with him

to kiss him?

What do you take us for?

You hypocrite.

I can explain. I need you to listen!

Ayu

Ayu!

Now, what?

Is this a breakup?

Thal

Sorry, Alma.

Alma.

It's my house.

Unhygienic.

ARE WE SERIOUSLY DONE?

UNDOUBTEDLY.

- WE'RE SO DISAPPOINTED IN YOU.

- I TRULY REGRET THIS

Guys, what do I do now?

I don't know what to do.

Please help me.

Help me find Budi.

I WOULDN'T WANT HIM

TO CLAIM ANY MORE VICTIMS

We're here together to help,

support each other,

and most importantly,

get back at Budi.

Guys, we finally made up

thanks to Thalita.

And now I'm getting ready

to resume our mission.

Everyone, we are now at the event.

We will soon witness the engagement

of Indonesia's number one diva.

This mission is called "Get Back at Budi".

Now, I will be disguised as the organizer.

And Uli will be the TV station employee

who will show us the testimony video.

As for Ayu, she will be disguised

as a family member.

Right, and who has the pre-wedding video?

That would be me.

- Okay, I'll take it.

- Sure.

Let me hand this to them.

All good?

Yes, Alma?

I got Thalita's family video.

Now, do you have the USB

with the testimony video?

Yeah.

I have it.

Okay, get ready.

Okay.

Alma

What's up, Uli?

Nothing. Never mind.

Okay.

Everybody, please welcome the couple

we've been waiting for

Budi and Thalita!

Dear beloved guests and viewers at home,

before we begin today's main event,

let us first watch

the love story of Budi and Thalita.

Please enjoy.

Oh my God, Ayu!

Ayu!

What's this?

Bud, help.

Stay calm. And stay here.

Ayu, stop! Stop touching that guy!

Ayu!

Ayu!

Alma, turn it off! Quick!

- Turn it off!

- What's this video about?

Ipeh, tell Imagine TV

to stop broadcasting immediately.

Oh no. Ayu!

Stop!

No! What's this? Oh my God, Ayu!

My fear finally came true.

We failed our mission.

Budi, whose crimes

we were this close to exposing,

has somehow managed to escape.

We couldn't find him anywhere.

Or perhaps,

the people Budi met that day

know where he is.

So you and your neighbors

are not his victims?

Actually, Budi has been

helping us all here.

What do you mean? I

Alma, hear him out.

But do you know where he is,

by any chance?

Nope.

He's getting away.

Come on, Alma, think.

I can't let him slip away!

What was that about?

Look around you.

Behave and speak appropriately.

- Sorry about that.

- Okay.

- Tell us already!

- What's up?

So when I was scouring his phone,

looking for his other victims,

I mirrored his phone to mine.

You won't escape me

in the slightest after this.

So we can track his whereabouts?

Wait, wait a second.

Now Okay

Yes! Found him!

- Okay!

- Got you. Let's go, girls!

- Ma'am, sir, thanks for your help.

- Excuse us.

- sh*t! I'm so clever!

- Hey!

Can you stop with the harsh language?

Please excuse my friend.

You said to speak Indonesian.

Sir, we'll get going.

I also have to go.

- Where would he be?

- Straight ahead.

SOCIAL ROLES AS INSPIRATION

THE TRICKSTER, THE GREATEST SCAMMER

Let's break in.

Uli?

- Where do you think you're going?

- Wait.

- Sit down!

- Got it.

Calm down.

So this is your HQ.

Alma.

It's Uli.

So you two have been in this together

from the start?

Where is she?

- Tell us the truth!

- Answer us!

Of course.

Give me a second, okay?

So

What? One billion, of course.

You can check and confirm it.

Okay.

Wait, let me check.

Done.

I've got the money.

Thanks.

All done, boss.

We did it.

Come.

This is your share.

And this is yours. I'll keep in touch.

Nice!

So you're partners in crime?

Yes, correct.

Alma!

Babe!

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Thank you for saving me.

I'm sorry that your dad

had to pay the ransom.

I didn't use my dad's money at all.

Where did you get the money?

You don't need to stress over this.

What's important is that you're safe.

Did you sell your mother's jewelry?

Don't even worry about it.

I just want you to be safe.

Now that you're free,

do you know where you are?

Can you get home?

Alma

I love you.

Babe, I

That "I love you"

was a little too convincing.

It was nothing.

But it's unusual.

Hey, I need to

No need to freak out.

- I'm

- Ayu.

I want you and Ayu to get married.

- Mom, enough.

- Budi!

Guys, enough! Stop!

Mom!

Help us out! Stop taking pictures!

Alma's probably going to approach Ayu

in no time.

But before that happens

Scammer.

Is this Ayu?

Yes, speaking.

It's me, Uli.

I'm one of Budi's victims.

It's time. You need to target her now.

What? Are you serious?

But, remember, don't catch feelings.

But she's not here anymore, okay?

But you did work with her the whole time!

We had a fight, Alma.

Because of you.

What?

Look.

Aren't we doing too much?

What do you mean by that?

It's what we do.

I know.

- Yeah. Never mind.

- Hey.

What's wrong?

You want to back off?

No.

We've come a long way,

and now you're having doubts?

We're good.

Okay?

Okay. Don't freak me out.

- Let's go.

- Yeah.

ALMA, WE NEED TO TALK.

MEET YOU AT OUR SPOT?

Are you

Falling in love with Alma?

No.

- What are you saying?

- I saw your phone.

- Why did you do that?

- This is our final mission.

You've reached the point of no return.

So remind yourself why we started all this

in the first place.

Alma,

it's you.

- Alma

- You're not going anywhere!

- No escape!

- Ayu.

Great. Now, he's dead.

He needs to shut up.

But he's dead.

Not yet.

Give us our money back, or else

We'll show the world

the video where your victims all testify.

I can't. It's gone.

Speak louder!

The money is gone. Poof.

- What? You b*stard!

- Ayu! Yu!

- Stop!

- Don't k*ll him.

What do you mean it's gone?

We've distributed it

to those who rightfully deserve it.

I've settled everything

like I promised you.

Rightfully?

Alma, please.

I'm the one asking you!

Okay.

You may not realize it,

but your parents all know each other.

Can you untie me now?

Alma, stop. He'll get away.

Where would I run off to?

- Let me show you something.

- Show what?

- A photo.

- Where?

My back pocket.

You didn't specify.

- This one?

- The right one.

- Be more specific.

- Okay, okay.

Not only do they know each other,

but they also started a company together.

And that company is corrupt to the core.

They got away with it

by sacrificing their staff to prison.

And two of those victims' children

were Uli and me.

My parents were depressed

to the point that

Well

No idea about Uli's parents.

Since we were kids,

we have been living on the streets.

Just like the people you saw in the slums.

They got away because they sacrificed

their subordinates to prison.

That's why we always try

to provide for them.

By deceit.

Deceiving is all we know.

RECEIVING 554,000,000

The children of a bunch of frauds.

Why do you keep calling him a fraud?

It takes one to know one, right?

Are you a fraud?

I want you to fix everything

and cancel your plans.

Alma.

I thought doing all this

would bring me satisfaction.

However,

I never expected to fall in love

with one of their children.

Fall in love?

I'm sure you feel the same way.

You're mistaken, Budi.

You're mistaken.

I don't love you.

Alma, don't, please.

Good.

Go!

I'm still tied.

What a hassle!

You stepped on me.

- Help me out here.

- Don't you mess with us.

Now, leave.

Hurry up!

Leave!

Now, what?

Dad!

Dad, does that mean

everything Budi said was true?

That's why you wanted me

to abandon the mission.

You understood his motives after learning

about Ayu and Thalita's parents.

You've taught me nothing but morals,

our family's reputation,

and dignity.

But you built your fortune

on the suffering of others.

Alma.

I had to.

The company I built

with your friends' parents

is backed by the most powerful people

in this country.

Had I not sacrificed my subordinates,

I wouldn't be here.

Would you rather see me in jail?

What sacrifice?

- I've already explained it to you

- Save it!

Everything's crystal clear now.

I refuse to live here.

Hey, Al. Alma.

Al. Okay, hey. Alma.

I'm sorry.

I still have to leave this house.

I'll live my life alone, just to show you

that I can survive without you.

I'll forgive you.

Eventually.

Hey.

Alma?

Alma, I'm impressed.

You made a stand and stuck with it.

I'd like to be like you.

I've had enough of my mom

deciding things for me.

Unfortunately, my dad's gone.

If he were still around, I hope

I could be as brave as you.

I mean, I couldn't have done it

without you guys.

Honestly, I'm just so glad that it's over.

But what do I tell my mom?

My image is completely ruined.

It can't be any worse than mine.

The whole country knows me.

Girls, I'm sorry.

This was my idea to begin with.

I shouldn't have asked you guys to join me

in getting back at Budi.

Come on, I was equally wrong.

I brought Uli in

without any background check.

Come on, now.

We can always earn money.

We can always restore our image.

But best friends are irreplaceable.

- You think so?

- Obviously.

- So we're best friends now?

- Look at us!

Let's get away. I need a break.

From now on, you're my best friends.

Cool!

Off we go.

Thanks for listening to my story.

Painful, I know.

But we can choose to enjoy the ride.

Nobody knows what the future

has in store for us.

Let's go.

Did they buy it?

They did.

Hey.

- What's up?

- Let's go.

Nothing.

We carried it out successfully, you know.

All good. It's nothing.