Butterfly In You
Chapter 7: Resigning

Huddled up on a single bed mattress, Lilis was still sobbing. Those shivers of sadness without her permission continued to wet her careless face. It has been many times it has been caressed, but it still melts as well.

"Don't cry, Lilis! Don't cry, Lilis! You are a strong girl. You're rigid! You can definitely face this problem. You must rise."

The girl entertained herself. But alas, no matter how hard Lilis worked, it remained inconsolable. So deep was the wound in his heart, slashed by Shehan's deeds. Not because they did not love each other, but the wrong way Shehan had destroyed Lilis's soul to the point of pain.

'Hendra used to play me because I was a poor girl. She prefers Tina who comes from a rich family. And now Mr. Murad is also playing me. Is it because I'm a poor girl that someone else can do something? What am I supposed to tell Mom now? Poor Mother! Being a widow and living a life of deprivation is not her wish.'

So many questions swirled in Lilis' brain. His mind is looking for answers to the bad luck that befell him. It's been protracted Lilis thinks, but dejects getting results.

While in his room, Shehan also could not sleep. The man sat on the edge of the bed, pensive. Shehan knew he was wrong and he felt guilty. But unfortunately, the rice has become porridge. Lilis was already very hurt. The girl felt insulted. Whatever Shehan would do to make up for his mistake would still be wrong in Lilis' eyes.

So, what should Shehan do now?

If the man fired Lilis and thought his mistake had never happened, it would have been a loser. Shehan would not do that because it was against his personality. He wanted to take responsibility, but Lilis refused to make a home.

**

The next day.

Lilis's hand-drawn immediately accompanied the pace of the Kindergarten bus that moved away from her presence. All that's left is the old bus tire track. Lilis had just taken Nurbanu off to Kindergarten school. As the sighting of the bus disappeared, Lilis' smile faded.

The girl only smiled as she served her master's son and now, the reason Lilis was able to smile was gone. He took a deep breath with a blank look forward. A little bit of his face bent and then turned around, about to enter the house.

Lilis' feelings are still frantic. His feet are heavy to walk. Since last night's incident, Shehan Murad's house seems not as comfortable as it used to be for Lilis. Like the first time he worked at home it was exactly six months ago.

There was a sense of awkwardness running in his heart. Especially when I meet Shehan. Lilis was confused as to how to behave. Unfortunately again, when Lilis was just about to set her foot on the porch of the house, Shehan suddenly appeared from the main doorway. Already neatly tuned, wrapped in an old gray suit.

"Tu-an Murad..," call Lilis reflex. Suddenly his eyes broke.

Gluey!

Saliva Lilis swallowed. Slowly his face was down. Oh, how clumsy Lilis is! To be unable to express in words.

Although unmoved, Shehan also saw Lilis. The two stared for a moment, as if distraught by their own feelings. Long silent to each other, Shehan finally relented and spoke first.

"Good morning, Lilis."

"Pa-morning, sir," replied Lilis stammered. Dare not to raise your face.

"Last night I wasn't done talking. I still have something to tell you."

"Sorry, Sir. I want to help Mbok Tum clean up the house. Excuse me!"

"But ... Lilys!" exclaim Shehan saw Lilis' departure. "Huh ...." His rough breathing airs. He looked away, not wanting to chase the girl.

'This is my fault. I'll think of a way to finish it, ' Shehan murmured in his heart after being left by Lilis on the porch. He then continued his delayed journey, to the car garage next to the terrace of the house.

After successfully avoiding Shehan, Lilis hurriedly entered the room.

Chequek!

'Sorry Mr. Murad. I have not been able to meet face to face with Mr.' Lilis was deep in her anxiety.

A few hours passed.

Just like what happened this morning. Lilis still avoids Shehan when he, Nurbanu and her employer are in the same dining room. While doing dinner activities, Shehan occasionally glanced at Lilis.

'I'd like to see your reaction if our views meet. Do you still not want to see me?'

In Shehan's heart he chatted to himself. And when Lilis accidentally caught the glare of Shehan's eyes aiming at her, the girl rushed to look away. Pretending to be busy feeding Nurbanu.

'Mr Murad is looking for opportunities.' Lilis soaked her almost dry lips and continued to play with Shehan's cats.

'Really guessed. He still doesn't want to see me. Don't forget I'm still your master.'

Shehan withdrew his gaze from Lilis after getting inside. This time the principled man will not want to see Lilis again as long as the meal time is still going on. Shehan sticks a fork over the cow's sausage piece, then puts it in the mouth. He chewed calmly despite his upset mood.

**

The day after tomorrow arrived.

'I can't keep this up. Can't avoid it anymore. Mr. Murad and I will meet at all times because we live under one roof. This is his house. If indeed I can't work here anymore, it's better to resign.'

Lilis bathed while washing dishes. Suddenly,

Prangs!

"Well!"

The girl gasped. The bowl of melamine he was holding fell into the sink. The sound of spontaneous noise distracts Mbok Tum who was focused on cooking the lunch menu.

"What's up, Lis? From yesterday Mbok noticed that you were daydreaming constantly," asked the middle-aged woman and stirred the cooking with a spatula in the cauldron.

Lilis looked nervous. "I'm sorry, Mbok. I'm not focused on work." Hurry to take the bowl that fell earlier and then wash it back.

"What are you really why? Just broke up with a girlfriend, huh?" Mbok Tum is teasing. A flirtatious look on his eyes ambushed Lilis.

Lilis' strange smile poked out from her pink lips. "Ah, no, Mbok. Maybe I just sleep less. Lately it's been hard to sleep at night."

"Watch a warm bath before going to bed, Lis. To get to sleep fast." Mbok Tum advises while moving his produce into a large porcelain bowl.

"Yes, Mbok. Maybe I'll try tonight if I can't sleep anymore."

Talking about later tonight, suddenly an idea in the mind of Lilis. He has a solution to his problem with Shehan.

'I'll talk to Mr. Murad tonight. I decided I would resign. Maybe this way is the best.'

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SERIATE...