Butterfly In You
Chapter 80: Me, My Husband And His Ex-Wife

There were already enough mourners who came wearing all-black clothes when Lilis and Shehan's entourage arrived at the funeral home. Lilis was stunned to see Shehan immediately leave her in the courtyard of the house, intrigued by the man walking almost half-run to meet Sarah who had welcomed her arrival in front of the main entrance. Likewise, Nurbanu also left LiIis so that he could immediately hug his biological mother.

"Shehan, hiks .. hiks ... hiks...."

From a distance, I could hear the sobs and wails of Sarah. Encouraged by a sad instinct, Sarah unconsciously hugged Shehan. Shehan, who also felt compassion for Sarah's suffering, could not resist the embrace. He rolled his hands back to Sarah.

"Patience, Sarah. You must be strong!" Shehan.

"Yes, Shehan."

"Mrs ... Why are you crying, Mom?" Nurbanu was worried.

Sarah's attention turned to her son. "Dear Turbanu, come here, son!"

When the three of them had gathered together, they looked like a whole family, right? While Lilis who saw the scene from the courtyard of the house, only as if a stranger among them.

"Good night, Mrs LiIis."

"I...." LiIis clucked in shock. The greeting of a maid had spread her daydream. Out of nowhere it came from, knowing that the female servant was already standing beside LiIis.

"Mrs LiIis, Lady Sarah asked me to take the Madam to the guest room upon her arrival" said the maid politely.

"Oh so, well," replied Lilis no less friendly.

"Let's follow me, madam. But before that, let me bring you Madam's suitcase."

"Thank you."

Lilis allowed the handle of her suitcase to change hands. Then walk behind the maid to the guest room that had been prepared by Sarah. But they did not enter through the main door, but from another entrance that was beside the house.

Before turning to the corner of the wall, Lilis saw Shehan still hugging Sarah while rubbing her back several times. The Shehan across the street had no idea that LiIis was watching him. Sarah is also seen returning the hug, burrowing her haphazard face into Shehan's neck and still sobbing. Even so, Lilis remained calm. Not to pollute his heart and mind with prejudice.

Chequek!

"Please come in, Madam." The maid opened the door of the guest room when they got there, allowing LiIis to go inside with one hand stalling into the room.

Lilis nodded briefly in reply. His footprints swayed in rhythm with his gaze circling around the room quite spacious.

Dreet....

The sound of the roar of a suitcase wheel being dragged on the floor rang out loud. The sound stopped near the edge of the bed.

"Mrs Lilis."

Lilis.

"If Madam needs anything, please don't hesitate to tell me. Lady Sarah advised that I serve the Madam well during my stay here." The waiter looked friendly as he spoke. He also served Lilis well until arriving in this room.

LiIis nodded weakly while pinning a smile on her face. "I'll tell you I need something."

"Then, I'm clearance farewell now, madam."

"Hmmm...."

The waiter nodded briefly before turning around. Then step outside and close the door.

Chequek!

LiIis is alone now. He opened the suitcase that had been placed near the edge of the bed. Look for black clothes that he has been providing since home. Finished changing clothes, Lilis went to the living room to join the other mourners.

But upon arrival there, LiIis still saw Shehan and Nurbanu sticky to be by Sarah's side. Accompanying Sarah sat by Jody's corpse, which was covered in a long cloth all over the body. Then Lilis approached the three.

"Mr Sarah...."

LiIis's call outwitted Sarah who was wiping tears with a handkerchief. When she turned her head, Lilis could see clearly Sarah's face looked swollen because it had been crying too much. The tip of his nose was red as well as the sclera of his eyes.

Lilis reflexes welcomed and hugged Sarah. Inevitably, Sarah again cried while in LiIis's arms.

"Hiks .. hiks ... hiks...."

"I'm sorry for the passing of Mas Jody, Sister Sarah."

"Hiks .. hiks ... hiks...." Sarah sniffles. Can't say anything to express his destruction.

Iba, Lilis rubbed Sarah's back gently. This is one of the ways he can reduce the burden of Sarah's suffering. Another way is to let her husband go - Shehan continues to be by Sarah's side all night into the morning. Even when Jody's body was to be interred, Shehan was the one who was always ready to look after Sarah and give her shoulder to lean on.

Then the situation, then where is LiIis?

Lilis was across from them. Squeezed among other mourners, journalists and cameraman who did not want to miss taking pictures and videos of the funeral process of the famous singer. Moreover, the news of Jody's sudden death has become the top topic of conversation on social media.

Sometimes LiIis turned to Shehan who seemed to be embracing Sarah. She held her breast to let her husband comfort other women. Not wanting to linger to see the scene, Lilis switched to see the funeral process again until it was finished. One by one the people who came to greet Sarah, gave condolences and condolences so that she must be firm and steadfast in facing all these trials.

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Three days passed.

Jody was smiling inside a picture frame located on one of the ornamental shelves in the living room. It had been three minutes ago that LiIis was glaring at the photo. While there was no one else, LiIis took the picture frame. Seeing it intensely once again.

'Mas Jody, I didn't think it was Mas who went between us first. I remember when Mas came to my wedding and Mas Shehan. At that time, I also took the time to sing. The voice is so sweet. Goodbye, Mas Jody. You're a good man. I pray that Mas will be placed on the most beautiful side of God.' Lilis put the picture frame back into its original place.

"Mrs Lilis, you're here apparently. I was looking for Madam in the guest room, but there was no confirmation." The female servant who since Lilis had come to serve her, suddenly appeared from behind the bend of the wall.

LiIis who had turned her body then rubbed with her. "Sorry to have troubled you."

"Ah, please don't hesitate, Madam. I'm looking for Madam because I want to tell you that Miss Sarah asked me to pick up Madam. Breakfast time is about to begin, ma'am. Mr. Shehan and Miss Nurbanu are already gathered at the dinner table."

"I'm late then. Thank you for telling me. Come on, let's go there!"

"Yes, Madam."

The servant guided Lilis around the deserted rooms of the house. On the day leading up to the funeral procession, this big house was crowded. After the funeral procession ended - following a series of prayers held three nights in a row, the house was again silent. Only the waiter seemed to be pacing around the house.

'Sure Sister Sarah will be lonely living in this house later, ' muttered Lilis while walking. When they arrived at the dining room, Sarah, Nurbanu and Shehan were sitting in their seats waiting for LiIis.

"Good morning, everybody. Sorry I'm late." LiIis tried to be calm and normal. In her heart she felt awkward like a stranger.

"It's okay, LiIis. Sit down and eat with us." Sarah was friendly to her guests even though her own state was still shaken. But he tried to show a strong attitude.

"Yes, Mommy."

Without being ordered, the maid knew her duty. He also pulled out a chair for LiIis to sit on. "Please, Madam."

"Thank you." Lilis sits next to Nurbanu and confronts Shehan. While Sarah occupies the wide position of the table.

"Come, everyone! We'll have our breakfast, "take Sarah. His voice still sounds raucous.

Everyone was busy with food on their plates. No one talks to each other. Occasionally LiIis glanced around, watching the inhabitants of the dining table who looked stiff. Grief over Jody's departure may have been the cause.

Until one day, Sarah chokes. "Uhuk ... uhuk .. uhuk...." One hand closed his mouth while still coughing, "uhuk ... uhuk ... uhuk...."

"Drink this!" Shehan who was beside her appeared as a hero, swiftly thrusting a glass of water to Sarah.

"Thank you, Shehan." Sarah took the glass that was thrust at her and drank the water up to the toilet.

Lilis was neutral seeing the closeness of the two. He thinks Sarah is still in her heartache while Shehan is kind enough to help and comfort her. But it does not rule out the possibility that the attention Shehan gave to Sarah will be jealous in the heart of Lilis.

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