Dusk (And Taste)
Chapter 99
His laughter was airborne with a joke Mikayla made. Today is a long day that he went through with his two friends after a long time did not meet.
The ringing of the cell phone he placed carelessly on the canteen table instantly stopped his laughter. Her smile expanded after her net catch the name of the contact who contacted her.
“After I pick up Kak Reyhan's phone first.”
He got a little off the cafeteria table. Looking for a place that looks a little quiet. Received a call from Reyhan.
“Wa’alaikumussalam, Darling. My work is soon done. But, I was with Mikayla and Finza in the cafeteria. Your son asked for rations again. In fact, at home I have given a lot of nutritious intake.”
“...”
“Iya, Darling. But, it seems like big brother is not okay. Is sister sick ?” ask her with worry.
“...”
“How can I not worry ? I'm your wife, Brother.”
“...”
“Serious problems for sure. So, big brother like that.”
“...”
“Of course I will support my husband. And always BERTO’a for you.”
Phone disconnected.
He soon returns to meet Mikayla and Finza who are still faithful sitting with a few snacks in front of him.
“Sorry for a long time,” he said while sitting on my back.
“Tak why. We understand newlyweds. Yes ‘kan, Za ?”
“One stop. Moreover, Nadhira has become a mother candidate. It must be growing in young gestational age. Just like my brother.”
He chuckles.
“But, I can't understand and always want to rebel when they clash romantic scenes in front of me.”
This time, his laughter broke and went on the air to confiscate the entire canteen. However, as always. He always did not care about people's eyes.
“I've told you so many times. Let's not get carried away. Quickly get married.”
“You're fast. But, your brother has not come to me until now,” said Mikayla unknowingly.
“Hah ?”
He and Finza are devastated.
“So Brother really has a special relationship with you ?”
The question made Mikayla flounder. Be wrong.
“Mmm.... I meani.. No. gabe. No.”
“You don't dodge anymore, Kay. I've also heard that you will marry me.”
“Created ?” tanya Finza was no less surprised.
“Iya. A few days ago. And my husband testified.”
“Wah.. so soon Kayla will catch up with Nadhira.”
Mikayla is embarrassed.
“Look! My sister-in-law's cheeks meet red,” her god.
He laughed loudly followed by Finza. He was happy to tease the shy Mikayla.
“Hei!”
The heavy voice of someone greeting from behind stopped his wide laughter instantly. Same with Finza. He turned to the source of the voice and found a well-built man with a checkered shirt folded up to his elbow smiling sweetly at him.
“Kak Faris, sit down!’ said Finza gently to invite the man called Kak Faris.
“I've been looking for you since, Nadhira. Turns out I found you accidentally here,” said Faris after successfully landing his body perfectly in the opposite chair.
His eyebrows linked into one. “Searching for ? For what, Brother ?”
“Did Kak Faris know he was looking for me for what purpose?”
“No! I don't even know. But, he asked me to meet him too.”
He nodded. “I'll finish my food first. After that I went to see Mr. Dion.”
“You can meet Mr. Dion with me.”
Again, he just nodded his head.
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“I thought there was a serious problem about my duty so you were called by Mr. Dion,” he said, opening silence as he passed through the campus corridor with Faris.
“We think the same, Ra.”
He stopped his steps when he felt a vibration arising from his tote bag. Immediately he reached into his bag to pick up the flat object that caused the vibration. I saw a short message from her husband.
“My husband is waiting for me in the parking lot, sister. I have to see him soon.”
“Oh yes,” reply Faris with flat face.
He stepped in haste. Faris who saw it like that was worried because she was pregnant. Unbeknownst to him, Faris followed behind.
His smile expanded when he saw the man he knew so well standing in front of the car with his hands busy holding the phone. He immediately stepped fast. However, he stumbled to the point of almost falling down if Faris' hand was not held fast. His face with Faris was so close.
“Aleeana!” reyhan shouted furiously at the scene that was unintentional.
He immediately stood up straight and looked at the flaming Netra Reyhan. There was a flash of anger there.
“This is not what you see. I can explain everything,” he said in a trembling voice in fear of Reyhan.
Reyhan pulled his hand so hard that he almost fell over.
“Sister, my hand hurts,” he lamented as he tried to remove Reyhan's grip on his wrist.
“Do not be rude to women,” advice Faris.
“Shut! It's my household affair with my wife,” he snapped.
Still with her hands firmly blocked she followed her husband's wide steps towards the car. People look strange at him.
“Kak, my stomach,” he said holding his stomach that feels cramped with one hand that is free from Reyhan's checks. However, Reyhan did not comment on his complaint at all.
He was forced to enter the car and heard the door close violently. But, he doesn't care. Because his stomach is getting sick.
He grimaced in pain and cried. No more complaining to her husband. In fact, just looking at Reyhan's face he couldn't.
To channel the pain in his stomach he could only bite his lips and clench the bag that was on his lap. Her tears are flowing. However, he tried as hard as he could to keep his stuffing from being heard.
Reyhan drove his vehicle at high speed through the streets of the city. And before long he arrived in front of his magnificent palace.
He was slightly jumped when the car door closed hard and Reyhan left him to enter just like that. Along with the pain in his stomach he went down and walked limped into the house.
“Nadhira ? You why ?” mama asked worriedly and led her to sit on the living room sofa.
“Nadhira's stomach hurt like that time, Ma,” honestly with a strong sobbing.
“How come you're not home with Reyhan, son ? Where is she ? Why would he leave you alone in this state of pain?”
“Kak Reyhan seems to have been to the room. He was angry at Nadhira just for misunderstanding.”
“Mistake understand how you mean ? Did something happen between you guys ?”
“So, here's the story, Ma.”
He recounted all the events that caused the great misunderstanding without being left behind. Obviously with sobs and ringisan.
“Nadhira should how, Ma ? Nadhira taku saw Reyhan's sister angry like that.”
“Quiet first, yes, Son. Later Mama will talk directly to Reyhan.Focus first on your content.” Mama stroked his shoulders trying to calm him down.
He nodded his head slowly.
“Hopefully Reyhan can listen to Mama,” he whispered softly.