Behind The Lies
Keen Slander

“Yash,” call Granny Alma. “This Aruna goods that were not brought to Jakarta. We have to vacate his house for a new employee.“You can check this out. Who knows there are important things you need.”

Iyash put down his backpack and crouched down in front of the cardboard Sugeng had just placed. His heart had so many times broken, he had not expected to lose Aruna in this way.

“Bring everything up, let Iyash save.”

Sugeng nodded and put the cardboard into the trunk of the car. He was ready to take Iyash back to Jakarta. Iyash is not allowed to take the train because Grandma Alma is worried about Iyash's current condition. A broken heart may make Iyash unable to focus on himself.

Arriving at home, Iyash looked gloomy and became quiet. Until the next day he just wanted to talk and that was also about the death of Aruna.

“Why didn't Mama tell you the truth?”

Ira was shocked and immediately turned off the television. “Say what?” Yesterday Ira was upset that Iyash ignored her question.

“Soal Aruna.”

“Mm–” Kening Ira frowning.

“Why Mama didn't tell me that Aruna was dead.”

“Oh.” Ira paused her shock. “For what? That won't change things.”

“At least I can do something.”

“Something?” cibir Ira's. “Do what, Iyash? You yourself are in trouble. After the accident you have to do everything from scratch, even to walk.”

Iyash's heart slipped at the words of his mother's circus, but Ira was not wrong and Iyash should have been aware of that.

Ira approached and patted his son's chest. “This is the best.”

“Best what, Mama?”

“Terus you want to blame Mama? What by blaming others all the circumstances will improve? Will everything be according to your wishes? Remember, Yash, we're only human.”

Iyash dragged his feet and retreated until his back hit the wall. Then drop his body and straighten his legs. All the sadness gathered in his chest. His memory may not be perfect, but he is very sure that he was happy with Aruna.

Seeing Iyash like that Ira felt pity. “Yash.” He then approached. “Mama is sorry, Mama is sorry about this situation, but Mama also does not know what to do. Mama didn't tell you because she was afraid your health was getting worse.”

Iyash looked up at his mother. “Where is Aruna buried, Ma?”

“Mama don't know,” said Ira quietly while crouching in front of Iyash. “Pak Ridwan doesn't say anything.”

“Why can't Mama know?”

“Yash, back then no one was looking after you. Mama can't leave you, Mr. Ridwan takes care of everything himself.”

“Mama doesn't care, Mama really doesn't care,” accuses Iyash of shaking his head.

“Iya!” i'm Ira. “Mama did not care because all Mama had in mind at that time was only Iyash, Iyash and Iyash. Mama's favorite son!”

 Iyash.

“You may only see your fault, but you don't see what you're doing for you. All for your good, Yash.”

Iyash may not see how worried his mother is.

“That time Mama took care of you alone. Papa and Kak Rasya have to go out of town, Mas Iqbal KKN, the family from Surabaya has not come. Mama can't possibly rely on your Opa and Oma, you know yourself that time Oma was sick.”

Iyash got up from his seat.

“Blaming people is useless, Yash.” A second after Ira conveyed her disappointment, she went to the room. While Iyash is still sculpting and confused to do especially after this.

Iyash turned around and sauntered away leaving his mother.

“Yash,” call Ira.

Iyash ignored the mother and she went to the room.

***

The next morning before Iyash returned to Spain, he came to see Sarah, at least she Sarah would not hide anything from him. Last night he found evidence of the results of the examination and the first day he was admitted to the hospital. The accident happened on the night of Adisty's birthday.

“My surprise, Adisty doesn't know back,” Sarah is sitting in front of the table. “How are you, Yash?”

“Good.”

“Order aja.”

Sarah held up her index finger and the waiter came to bring her the menu book. “Es lemon.”

“There again?”

“Udah it aja, fast yes, haus.”

“Good.” The waiter left after asking Sarah to wait.

“What's up, Yash?” ask Sarah.

“Not busy, ‘kan?”

“Ngak.” Sarah smiled cynically. “Why? If I say I'm busy, you want to compensate for my time?”

Iyash smiled wryly. “Lu know what happened before the accident, ‘kan?” ask Iyash directly without further ado.

“Accident?” Sarah looked nervous.

The waiter came and placed Sarah's order on the table, while Iyash's coffee was no longer hot.

“By the way, I heard Aruna died. Now all I want to know is what happened before the accident.”

“Why do you ask me?”

“You're the only one who can take the time. I can ask Angkasa, but I'm sure he's more like nyokap me.”

Sarah nodded. “Why not ask Adisty?”

“Lo stay answer aja.”

Sarah stared at Iyash's face. He just didn't think that Iyash would be this loud.

“Jawab.”

“Gue don't know more clearly like what, but that night I saw you tortured thugs.”

Iyash. He saw the shadow, but he thought it was just part of the dream.

“Angkasa has planned this same Adisty,” lied Sarah.

“Means?”

“She likes lo chick, Yash.”

Angkasa does like Aruna, but the slander that Sarah accuses is only because she feels hurt because Angkasa rejects her love repeatedly.

“The drink I gave the same Aruna, has been mixed with stimulant drugs. Space has bad intentions with Aruna.”

Immediately Iyash's eyes fumbled. His head was boiling hearing Sarah's explanation. “Lu?”

“Not me, but Angkasa, I can what if he asks.” Almost without guilt Sarah accused Angkasa of doing so. I don't know what Sarah's thinking, why should she blaspheme, didn't she think twice, what if Iyash took the case to the green table?

“Don't say you know from me, Yash.”

Iyash stared at Sarah. He sought honesty from both of the woman's eyes. However, Iyash had been blinded. His mind was empty and that made it easy to fill, even by bad things.

“Gue does not ask you to believe, the important thing is that I have told you everything I know.” Sarah immediately sipped her drink, but she tried to avoid Iyash's gaze.

 “Price can't be–”

“Maybe, everything is possible when it comes to girls,” said Sarah did not want to lose. “I said, ‘kan, he wanted to major in literature when he knew Aruna went there, but at first he did not intend to study here, but after Aruna died, he went back on his decision to go to college in America.”

“Sar, lu–”

“As of I've told you everything.” Sarah's risen. “Thanks, drink.” He then left and let Iyash be stunned in his own seat.

Iyash's chest is getting more turbulent. He wanted to destroy everything in front of him. However, as much as he could try not to do it because the rampage was not the action of an adult man.

***