Dusk (And Taste)
Chapter 100

Slowly the Angkara left. Returning to his complaint to rest after a day of illuminating the earth with all its contents entangled with emotion.

The twenty-year-old woman with a bulging stomach was staring at a plate of rice and vegetables above her. Two small details are common in the consumption of her husband. Do not forget to have a glass of water on the tray.

His mind drifted far away somewhere. Since the incident on campus. Reyhan refused to see him. Accompanying him just eating is not.

"Son ?"

The call and gentle clap of Mama's hand awakened her from another world she created herself.

"Why ?"

"That's okay, Ma," he replied forcing a slightly paled smile to his lips.

"really ? If there's anything say to Mama, son. Maybe Mama can help you."

"really. There's nothing. Mama take it easy."

Mama nodded slowly. He understood the feelings of his unworthy daughter-in-law. "Where are you taking it all ?" mama asked as she glanced at the tray on the dining table.

"Nadhira prepared this for Brother Reyhan. Nadhira had not seen him out of his study since noon. It was a sign that he had not eaten at all. In fact, he had to routinely take his medicine."

"Yes already. Quickly bring Reyhan his food and medicine. If he doesn't take medicine he could have an anfal again."

"But, Ma. Nadhira was afraid that Reyhan was still angry at Nadhira" he said with his head bowed.

"Trust me, Son. Nothing's gonna happen. You're just going to do your duty as a wife, honey. And learn to be a shade when the husband is in an emotional state. You can't, Son ?"

He looked at Mama with tears in his eyes.

"Don't be afraid" said Mama bracing with a soft elucidation on her shoulders.

He breathed a long breath. Exhales slowly. His hand slowly picked up the tray he had placed on the table. Take him up the stairs to Reyhan's study at the corner of the second floor.

He knocked on the door slowly. "Sister ? Can I come in ?"

Silent. The sound of breathing was not heard.

"Sister, I'm in, yeah."

No more getting any answers. With fear he opened the door and stepped slowly. Approaching Reyhan who is focused on struggling with a stack of files and a laptop in front of him.

"Sister ? Eat first, yeah. I haven't eaten since lunch. You have to take medicine."

He didn't get any response from Reyhan. Just don't think so.

"Sister ?" call her soft while holding Reyhan's shoulder.

Reyhan brushed his hand hard. "Don't bother me. I'm busy."

"But, you haven't eaten since lunch. Sister medicine has not been taken. What if brother anfal again ?"

"Put the food and medicine on the table. Later, I'll spend it."

"Sister ?"

"Aackhh..." Reyhan pulled his hair hard. Frustrating. He deliberately busies himself with his work only to remove the shadow of events on campus between his wife and Faris.

He jumped and was terrified to see Reyhan. "sorry. Excuse me. I didn't mean to bother you."

Reyhan got up from the chair and walked behind him. With growing fear, he walked closer to Reyhan.

"I can explain what happened this afternoon. It was a complete misunderstanding."

"Everything is clear I see for myself. So, you don't have to waste energy explaining me."

"But, brother has already responded to her with a misunderstanding."

Reyhan is not flinching.

"For God's sake. I have nothing with Brother Faris. Please believe me."

He walked over and hugged Reyhan from behind. However, Reyhan brusquely brushed off his small hand and pushed it firmly. Because, his small body and energy is lacking. He bounced away until his stomach perfectly hit the corner of the workbench in the old ash room hard.

"Akhhh." - She groaned as she held onto her stomach which was very painful. He felt something warm flowing behind his robe. He looked down and saw fresh blood on the floor.

"Blood," he flowed in the midst of sobs and extreme pain.

"My stomach hurts" he said amid a strong sobbing. He tried to step out of the room. His hand accidentally nudged the glass he had placed on Reyhan's desk until it fell to the floor.

Reyhan stared at him. I saw the blood flowing down Nadhira's leg.

"Mama! Please Nadhira, Ma, "he shouted as hard as he could. He pressed his stomach area which was very sick. Not only that. His feet were also bleeding from broken glass that he accidentally stepped on.

"Mama!" shouted again.

"Al your feet are bleeding" said Reyhan who quickly grabbed his body.

"I don't need your help, Reyhan!" he grabbed Reyhan's hand.

"But, your legs are bleeding, Al."

"What care are you ?"

It's getting sobbing. "Mama!"

With pajamas wrapped around his old body. Mama ran over. "What's going on ? Holy jeez!" Mama was surprised to see the fresh blood that had hit her daughter-in-law's robe.

"Mama Nadhira's stomach hurts, Ma. Please Nadhira," she said and grabbed Mama's hand.

"Rayyhan! Why are you silent ? Quickly take Nadhira to the Hospital."

"Nadhira doesn't want to be with her, Ma. No."

"Why, Ra ?"

He shook. "Nadhira won't, Ma."

"Al ? I'm sorry."

"Mama, Nadhira isn't strong, Ma."

Without heeding his wishes. Reyhan quickly carried his small body that had been drenched in blood. With the rest of his strength he rebelled. "Down me! I don't want to be with you."

Reyhan did not care at all about his words. His steps widened down the stairs and carried the small body into the car.

"Mama's sick," she lamented, clutching her stomach firmly.

"Patience, yes, son. We'll be at the hospital soon."

"Mama... Sick.." he said stammering and lost consciousness.

"Ra! Nadhira! You hear Mama, son ?" Mama shook her weak, helpless body.

"Rayyhan! Hurry, Son. Nadhira is unconscious."

Reyhan spurred the speed of his vehicle at high speed. Several times he had to press the brake pedal suddenly to avoid other riders who suddenly stopped or crossed the road.

Reyhan's car stopped in front of the building with a distinctive white color. Reyhan quickly carried back the body of his unconscious wife.

"Help my wife" he told a nurse who pushed the gurney toward him. The nurse nodded and immediately took him to the ER room.

"Mom and Dad can wait outside. Let the doctor check on your wife."

The door of the ER room is tightly closed. Reyhan ruffled his hair in frustration.

"What really happened ? Why did Nadhira get like that ?" mama asked with a probing look at Reyhan.

Reyhan still hasn't opened his voice.

"What have you done to Nadhira, Reyhan ?!" mama snapped with a vanishing anger.

Reyhan looked at the Netra Mama who was already emitting a flash of anger. Then, downcast. Caught his face with both hands.

"I'm sorry Reyhan, Ma. Reyhan was too angry because it happened this afternoon on campus."

"That's what happens if you don't listen to other people's explanations."

Reyhan was silent.

"If anything happens to your daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Mama won't forgive you, Reyhan."

"Ma ?" call Reyhan lirih. But my mom doesn't care about it at all.