
Astri was still silent after five minutes. I'm still waiting for an answer from his mouth. Astri looks nervous and misbehaved. He scratched his head which was probably not itchy at all.
"Eh... That's-that's... Um... It used to be right for Aqila and Mas Adam nganterin I came home, I've seen." Astri finally answered my question, with a fast and hasty sentence.
"When?" ask again.
"Old time, brother. Oh yes, Brother. There's Ms. Alda, I serve you first." she said when she saw VIP customers enter the Boutique. This is of course a good opportunity for Astri, to run away from my intro.
When did Adam and I drive him home? It's been a long time, maybe it's been the last three months. And this Mas Adam phone, just two months ago I bought it. As a wedding gift from me. At that time Mas Adam bought me a gold necklace with his initials.
I noticed Astri's movements from a distance, his hips looking wide up to the front. It is exactly like a pregnant person. Even though I have never been pregnant, as a woman, I can still distinguish a fat woman from a pregnant woman.
However, what exactly is the reason Astri is not willing to tell me about his marriage? Is it a shame to marry a widower? To the extent that he had to cover it up for me, who had been sincere in helping him.
"Sister... Sis.." call Astri who is already in front of my desk.
"Ah... Da... What's up?" I stammered, because I had just realized from daydreaming.
"Here, Ms. Alda wants to pay. Here's the credit card!" Astri held out a party dress and a gold credit card to me.
"Oh, fine. Please wait a minute, ma'am." I said kindly to Ms. Alda.
We have known him for a long time. I used to know Bu Alda while still working at her husband's company. Bu Alda is currently in his sixties. But his face and body were like he was still in his forties.
After I finished making the payment, I gave a paper bag containing Bu Alda's groceries and his credit card back.
"Thank you, Mom. Please come back" I said sincerely to Ms. Alda.
"Now, never trust anyone around you. Because of the closest person, it has great potential to betray you." Bu Alda replied with his trademark smile. Then go out of this boutique of mine.
I was still sitting still, digesting what Bu Alda had meant. Why is he suddenly warning me about the people closest to him? What the hell is it? Does Miss Alda know anything? Many questions came to my mind. Until all of that is spoiled, because Mas Adam's phone vibrates. I saw Nisa's name there. Raised it.
"What's wrong?" I asked directly to the point.
"Have you not returned Adam's phone yet? He came here again looking for his cell phone!" nisa answered explaining.
"Yet. I went straight to the store. I'm sure he'll be here soon." And then I turned off Nisa's phone.
For some reason, my heart still felt very upset. I don't know what I'm sorry about right now. I myself cannot understand my feelings. Should I be upset with Nisa? About Adam? Astri's? Or to Alda's mom?
Astri looked very nervous as he continued to look at me and glanced at Mas Adam's phone. Why does this girl keep looking at Mas Adam's phone? What's he thinking? Then, to get rid of my curiosity, I unlocked Mas Adam's phone. I saw the names of the contacts on Mas Adam's phone. See her phone calls and chat on her social media. All mediocre. But why the eyes of Astri as if can not be separated from this phone.
The way he looked, as if afraid that there was a big secret that would be revealed if I long held the phone belonging to Mas Adam. I raised the phone to my face, on purpose. Let Astri know that I'm checking my husband's phone. I feel like I'm warming up to him. But it is unclear what the purpose is.
When I saw my picture in the photo of Mas Adam sleeping naked, after making love, I put on a surprised expression by closing my mouth and raising my eyelids. I stared at Astri on purpose. I mean, want to see if he's still watching me or not.
"Sister, I'm sorry Astri. Astri didn't mean it at all, sister. Forgive Astri. Please, sis. Forgive Astri, none of this was ever intended in Astri's heart. Everything just happened, sister." he said already with a flood of tears and looked down not dare to look at me.
I actually do not understand the same as well as the meaning of these words Astri. Apologizing? Wh-wh-what for? Why did Astri cry like this? What mistake did he actually make with me?
I haven't asked him a word yet, Adam's coming. Adam walked into the Boutique and headed towards me with a big smile. However, upon seeing the teary-eyed Astri beside me, his smile suddenly stiffened and Mas Adam looked extremely nervous and hesitant about stepping over to me.
I'm trying to test the circumstances that really confuse me. But I had no choice but to try.
"Mas, it's a good thing you've come. Please explain to me.." I deliberately hung up my sentence and waited for Astri's reaction.
Sure enough, Astri immediately stood up to Mas Adam and wrestled in Mas Adam's arm.
"Mas, please explain to Brother Aqila. I'm not guilty, Mom. I don't want to be told, Mas!" whining to Adam.
The actor? What does Astri mean? What is he and Adam related to?
"Aqilais... Dear... Listen to me first, yeah!" Adam opened his voice.
"Otherwise? Try to explain everything to me, maybe I can forgive him if Mas says everything clearly from the beginning," I said as I spoke.
"Darling, this isn't Astri's fault. This is all because... Because of Khilaf. Mas was given a stimulant drug by a business partner, while on the way home, Mas saw Astri being chased by two thugs. Mas helped. But, Mas's own problem was not yet resolved. Might as well... The medicine is high dose. Until finally, I did that... At the... Astri," said Mas Adam disjointed.
Duars...
Bak was struck by lightning during the day, I heard Mas Adam's confession. My body was squeezing, unaware my tears were falling down. My chest feels hot as if it's burning. What did I just hear? Is all this real?
"Sister... Forgive Astri... All this just happened. Astri never planned all this," lamented Astri who I can still hear.
"Darling..." Did Adam call me still sweetheart?
My other employees have taken the initiative to turn the store brand into a close. They also immediately went to the break room. Leaving the three of us in this room.
I stood weak, and walked towards Mas Adam in front of the table. I held her cheek, her hand.
"When, Mom?" tanyaku.
"It was six months ago. And, Mas had married Astri in series, because at that time it turned out Astri was a virgin. Love grows by itself, dear. Sorry, Mas. Astri is now two months pregnant!" answer Adam with a bow.
Bruck...
My body collapsed to the floor hearing the words that Mas Adam said. I looked around the room blackened. That's the last thing I can remember before I'm unconscious.