A WIFE'S TEARS BEHIND A CLOWN COSTUME
It turns out Malik

''Stttt ...'' Malik who was carrying Arif's tiny body asked Arif to stay still, he put his index finger right on Arif's lips. Arif was about to say a greeting and call the Mother, but Malik quickly stopped Arif's actions. Because Malik wants to hear the conversation inside. The conversation he could hear was pretty clear. Arif also said, he was silent, his head leaning on the chest of Malik field while playing with a tie. Malik still wears office clothes.

After a few minutes of standing at the door of Hanifa's study, Malik heard clearly what Joseph's mother had said. His hand that was hanging in the air he lowered it slowly. He suddenly became uninspired. Then he carried Arif's body away from the door, he climbed the stairs, walked to the top floor. Coincidentally, Hanifa's two-story boutique. But the floor above is not occupied. The plan after this Hanifa will renovate, expand his business to get bigger.

Hamidah and other employees seemed busy serving the buyers.

''Uncle why not meet Mother? He said that Uncle wanted to meet Mother.'' asked Arif plain, they were sitting on the sofa on the balcony upstairs. Malik was busy guessing in his heart who was in Hanifa's room? And he was afraid that Hanifa would accept the proposal. Though Hanifa had not answered about her proposal at that time. Malik felt unsettled, he was struck by a very disturbing feeling.

''Em ... Looks like Mommy is talking to her guests. We will disturb them. Later only Uncle met Mother, after Mother finished with her guest.'' replied Malik smiled knot while opening ice-cream parcels for Arif. He took the time to pick up Arif at school, then buy Arif ice-cream at the minimarket. Malik loved Arif very much, he was sincere.

Earlier he felt very happy when his feet stepped on the boutique, it had been two days he did not meet Hanifa and Arif because of his busyness in the company, he felt homesick. He was impatient to see the face of the woman he loved, counting as a cure for his fatigue because of work. But, unexpectedly, he hears Hanifa being proposed to by someone else. It is not to reduce fatigue, but he is getting tired and increasing the burden of the mind. Malik was curious, who was the man who became his rival.

''Oohh.'' Arif nodded small, as if understanding. Malik then handed the strawberry ice cream that had been opened to Arif. Arif licks her over and over again.

''Isn't that ice-cream?'' malik asked as he cleaned Arif's mouth slightly with his handkerchief.

''Son of Uncle. Thanks.''

''Same-sama.''

''Arif, if you may Uncle know, do you have a male friend named Joseph?'' ask Malik slowly. He began to investigate who the man named Joseph was. He heard Joseph's mother mention Joseph's name.

''Friends? ... Mm ... Nonexistent. But, if Mr. Yusuf or Ustadz Yusuf, our neighbors used to exist.'' reply Arif plain.

''Brother Joseph? who her? Is the guy handsome?'' malik asked with a serious face.

''Handsome. Mr. Yusuf is also good, just like Uncle.''

''Which is more handsome according to Arif, Uncle or Mr Joseph?'' Malik took Arif in his lap.

''Sama-sama is handsome.''

''Really?''

''Yes.'' answered Arif confidently while nodding his head.

Malik suddenly felt inferior and anxious. He was afraid that Hanifa would accept Joseph's proposal. Moreover, Arif said that Joseph was an Ustadz. Malik feared that Hanifa would choose Joseph whose religious knowledge was more extensive than his. As for him, he was indeed rich, but rich in treasures. For religious matters, Malik only knows about prayer, fasting and others. He only knows what is obligatory. It was only he learned and dalami from a year ago because Abdillah who has taught and guided him. In the past, Malik was quite careless, he was too busy with world affairs, until he forgot his afterlife. And he was too busy with corporate affairs and beautiful women that he made as a girlfriend, but only ordinary courtship without any love. These women only he made friends when bored and tired because of company affairs. And that was, once, a year ago.

A few minutes after that, Arif had finished his ice-cream. Unbeknownst to Malik apparently Arif has fallen asleep on his lap, because he who from earlier continues to stroke Arif's hair and back gently.

''It turned out to be sleeping. You are very adorable heroine, but, it seems your Mother is much more adorable than you.'' muttered Malik slightly chuckled as he kissed Arif's cheek slowly.

Downstairs, after Joseph and his mother came out of Hanifa's room. Hanifa picked up her phone lying on the table, then she contacted Pak Agus, Hanifa will ask Arif, a question he routinely asked when Arif was in school.

''Is the artist home? Who is the same sir?'' lontar Hanifa with a frown. His hand held a flat object that he placed near the ear.

''Same Mr. Malik, Mrs Hanifa. Mr. Malik asked that he deliver Arif to the boutique explained Pak Agus who managed to make Hanifa's chest warm.

''They went to the boutique? From when, sir? Why haven't we arrived yet.''

''That's a long time, Mom. About an hour ago.''

''Alright. Thanks, Sir. Then I'll look for them outside.'' Hanifa decided on the call. Then he prepared to come out of his room to confirm Arif's whereabouts. And to see if Arif is really with Malik. Hanifa stared at the ring that was coiling on her ring finger, honestly, she felt the same longing for the man who had pinned the ring. Two days without news, Hanifa felt the same longing for voice and handsome face of Malik.

''Teh Hamidah, did Teteh see Arif coming here earlier?'' hanifa asked as she was in front of Hamidah. Hamidah Tea looked dreamy with one hand holding his chin, his gaze focused on Joseph. Joseph and his mother still did not come home, they were choosing clothes that felt fit in their bodies. The other buyer was gone, now only Joseph and his mother were left. Hamidah can relax too.

''Teh ..'' call Hanifa again in a loud tone because Hamidah did not respond to her call.

''Eh . yes. What's up Hanifa?!'' sahut Teh Hamidah is quick and a little misbehaved.

''Hiya Hanifa. Teteh saw her. Arif greeted Teteh as Teteh tangah was busy serving buyers. Tadi ... Teteh saw Arif being carried by a handsome man in the clothes of Kantoran. Teteh has never seen a handsome man like a famous actor, explained Teh Hamidah. Now he is acting ordinary.

''Where are they now, Tea?''

''Then I saw the man walking towards your room. Who is he, is that guy your girlfriend?'' Hamidah tea spoke softly to Hanifa while teasing Hanifa.

''Oh .. alright. Thanks Tea. Tomorrow Teteh will know for himself who that man is.'' Hanifa smiled, then she passed back to her room. He was confused where to look for Arif. Upon arrival in her room back, Hanifa picked up the phone and her flickering finger moved agilely looking for the wa Malik contact she had saved a few days ago. With just one call, Malik raised the call.

''Assalamu'allaikum Tuan.'' said Hanifa with a soft sigh in the chest.

''Walaikum'sallam Hanifa.''

''Emm ... Sir, where are you now? Arif is with Mister not now?''

''Anariff? There ain't! I'm now in the office.''

''Really?'' Hanifa suddenly felt anxious.

''Mm ... Not really. I am now again upstairs with Arif.' said Malik with a small chuckling sounding voice.

''My lord only worries me. Alright, I'll catch up with you guys soon.''

''Okey. I wait.''

***

In a different place, in one of Arumi's restaurants.

''Iihhhh last first Sir. I want to work.'' said the spoiled Siska. Siska, the girl who occupies the old Hanifa house.

''But promise me, tonight you want me to pick you up, yeah.'' Setya held Siska's hand tightly. They were in Arumi's room. The place Arumi usually checks the financial statements.

''Where do you want to take me?'' Siska squinted her limbs. He stood up, while Setya sat on the sofa. He was asked by Setya to deliver coffee in the room.

''I'll take you for a walk to the mall, and watch in the cinema, I'll treat.'' Setya was getting stronger squeezing Siska's hand. He felt excited to see the young girl who just met the High School. Siska has a pretty face, her long hair in a horse tie, and her body shape is so good. Setya was increasingly tempted to see Siska, let alone the tight clothes of Siska accentuating the curves of his body.

''Really? Later Ms. Arumi was angry.''

''Yes. You just calm down. Arumi won't know.''

''Alright. I'll wait for you tonight.'' Siska nodded small.

''Eh ... But promise me, you don't tell anyone, yeah. Including your fellow professionals about my invitation.''

''Yes, sir.''

''Call him Mas aja yes if we are both gini again, if again working outside then you call me sir.''

''Alright Mas. I work first.''

''Yes.'' Siska passed out of the room.

Setya stared at Siska's departure with a fiery feeling, his gaze fixed on Siska's butt. He was so tempted to see that. Lately Arumi is very lazy to serve him, because the content of Arumi is getting bigger and Setya has also started to feel bored with Arumi. Setya misses Hanifa so much, but, he is self-conscious, it seems that he can no longer meet and have a relationship with Hanifa. Because Hanifa won't. Eventually Setya chooses to seduce the young girl to fill her void and also she will make Siska a place to vent her maleness.

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