A Thousand Flowers
Chapters 14. Suspicious 2

Izzah pulled the chair from under the long table, then sat down and opened his socks. Two of his toes suffered blisters.

Izzah opened the bottle he received from Ki Daud. He attached the mouth of the bottle to his nose, inhaling the aroma of powder in it.

“Hem, this is a simple fern hair powder,” whisper slowly. However, it could still be heard by Ki Daud who was hiding not far from it.

Ki Daud was amazed, admiring the cleverness of the girl. Rarely does anyone recognize the herb, let alone the concoction of spiky fern hair.  In addition to the herb is difficult to get, the public is also not very familiar with the efficacy of pakis simpai for health. In fact, the hair of the phlegm fern is very effective for treating ulcers or wounds. Ki Daud keeps an eye on Izzah.

Izzah cleaned the blood on his toes with a tissue, then held the clean wound with his right hand for a few seconds. Slowly the wound seemed to have improved. Then, put a little seed powder on the container. Izzah did not want Ki Daud to be suspicious.

Ki Daud witnessed everything Izzah did from his hiding place. He was bearded, as if convinced by his suspicions. Ki Daud slowly returned to the secret room.

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A month already Izzah disappeared not necessarily the jungle. The clock indicates one o'clock at night. Ihsan is still awake. He lay on the bed with his right arm. His eyes were fixed on the screen of the phone in his left hand. Grumpy.

“Where are you really, Zah?” Ihsan asked the portrait of Izzah that was plastered on her phone screen.

His mind immediately returned to the events when he helped Izzah. Feelings of anxiety and the desire to meet immediately converge in fret and anxiety. Several times he turned his head to the left and to the right.

Since a week ago, Mother Izzah has decided to stop the search for Izzah. Ihsan can be understood if Mother Izzah does that because of limited costs and energy. He would even spend all his money if asked. But what he did not understand, it was not the reason Mother Izzah stopped the search for her daughter.

That night Ihsan visited Izzah's house. He was just about to knock on the door when he suddenly overheard a serious conversation between Mother Izzah and Fadhil about Izzah. Ihsan knew he had to cancel his intention to visit. But out of curiosity, he finally eavesdropped on the conversation.

“Nak, please tell Mommy! Did you see anything strange on Izzah that day?” There was the sound of Mother Izzah asking half begging.

“What does it have to do with losing Izzah, Mommy?” Fadhil asked dumbstruck.

He felt his mother was hiding something. Mother Izzah did not answer Fadhil's question. Just breathing heavily.

Long time no answer heard. Ihsan peeked out of the keyhole. Fadhil sat face to face with his mother. He is thinking seriously.

“Mother .…” Sounded Fadhil voice open conversation after long silence. Ihsan kept eavesdropping.

“To be clear, when Fadhil breaks after the Duha prayer, Fadhil vaguely had heard Izzah like talking to someone. But, at that time Fadhil was very tired and sleepy. Fadhil didn't hear everything. Faye .…”

Fadhil lowered his head, stopping his words. He doubted. Worried that her mother would not believe her or even angry that she felt lied to. He knitted his hands and moved his fingers agitated.

“Forward, Son!” pinta Mommy Izzah.

His gentle tone eroded Fadhil's doubts and worries.

“Fadhil heard Izzah mention the name Syifa, Mother.” As he said that, Fadhil observed the look on his face.

There was no surprise in the middle-aged woman's face. He looks calm. However, Fadhil could see the uneasiness in his eyes.

“Thank you. Mommy tired. Mother wants to rest first,” said Mother Izzah lethargic.

A moment later he stood up and entered the room.

“Oh yes, from tomorrow ... tell residents to stop searching!” his orders to Fadhil before closing the door to his room. Fadhil just kept quiet, didn't understand.

“Aaah ... There must be something that Mother Izzah has hidden, but what?” tanya Ihsan was annoyed at herself while moving up from the bed and sitting on the bed, hugging the bolster. Until now he has not been able to solve the puzzle.

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After dinner, Ki Daud accompanied Dimas and Abbas to a chat in the living room. Without feeling the night getting late. Ki Daud asked Dimas and Abbas to stay the night, but they politely declined.

“Ki, actually our goal here is not just to take herbs,” said Dimas after a long conversation.

“Oh yes?” Ki Daud's forehead wrinkled.

“Father wants Ki Daud to come to our mansion, check directly Kak Tiara's condition,” explained Dimas.

Ki Daud did not respond. A cursory glance flashed his conversation with Naimah some time ago.

“Master, seeing Izzah reminds me of someone we know very well before,” Naimah said timidly as she cleaned the dining table.

“Does Master also feel that way?” he continued when Ki Daud seemed to think.

“I see what Auntie means,” replied Ki Daud

“Lalu ... what will you do?” ask Naimah

“Down Bi, maybe I'll find out soon. Looks like tonight will be full.”

Naimah understood the direction of Ki Daud's conversation. Suddenly Naimah's heart was filled with anxiety.

“But Mr. .. isn't that dangerous?” Naimah was really worried about Ki Daud

“That's the only way to prove the truth, Bi,” insists Ki Daud as he steps away from Naimah.

Naimah did not dare to argue. He knew Ki David never changed his decision.

“How's Ki?” ask Dimas for certainty.

Ki Daud woke up from his daydream and replied, “Please send my apology to your father, today I have not been able to go there.”

“Honey once.” Dimas looked disappointed, but he believed Ki Daud must have had his reasons. Ki Daud had never refused his father's request.

“But Nak Dimas need not worry, I will send Izzah to replace me. That too ... if Nak Dimas doesn't mind,” bargain Ki Daud

Staggered dimas. Didn't expect Ki Daud to make such an offer. But in his heart he cheered happily.

“I believe in Ki Daud's decision,” Dimas replied agreeing to Ki Daud's idea

At first Izzah refused. However, after being briefed and persuaded by Ki Daud and the support of Naimah and Jumali, Izzah finally willing to replace Ki Daud fulfill the request of Dimas' father.

After releasing the departure of Izzah with Dimas and Abbas, Ki Daud said goodbye to Naimah and Jumali. A brown and handsome stallion stood waiting for him beside the house.

Ki Daud immediately rode the horse and rushed to spur it through the Prohibition Forest. He had to arrive at Lake Kembang Setaman before the full moon disappeared in the night sky.

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