Father's Status On My Son's Deed
72. There was an accident

The parents had already gone home first because they also had jobs, while Aji still had to be here. That man was coming back too. However, there was suddenly a problem in the branch office so, forced him to add time in this village. Asha and Khairi are also not a problem, instead they are happy to be able to enjoy more time with family before actually leaving.

Although later they can visit, it still feels different when living here as before. Asha had finished preparing breakfast with the help of Amira and of course. They always prepare food together for lighter work.

"Honey, I left first, just now the office person called me, there is an important problem at the project site and I have to go there," said Aji who just came out with his briefcase.

"Breakfast first, Mas. This is everything ready" said Asha who was arranging all the food.

"I'm in a hurry."

"Just a minute, Mas. If you don't eat breakfast, you can get sick again. I don't want to go back to the hospital like yesterday."

Aji looked at the watch that was coiled around her wrist. Time had passed, but he also could not disappoint the wife who had cooked for him. Finally the man complied with the desire of the wife, to enjoy breakfast first. Khairi also had breakfast together.

For some reason today the boy became more spoiled and wanted to be bribed by his papa. Asha had persuaded the son to feed himself, but the boy refused and wanted his father to feed him. Finally Aji also obeyed him, let his men wait for his arrival. The important thing is that he did not disappoint the son.

Asha felt guilty for her husband. However, he also understood the feelings of Khairi who still wanted to be spoiled by his father. After finishing breakfast, Aji hurriedly went to the project site because there was indeed a problem there. When Asha kissed the back of her husband's hand, she somehow felt that her heart was beating faster, as well as feeling worried. However, the woman tried to calm herself down. Maybe this is the feeling of her who has not let her husband go to work for a long time.

"Be careful, yes, Mom. Always read prayer."

Aji smiled and nodded. The man kissed his wife's forehead. "You're also careful at home, if you're going anywhere don't ride a motorcycle, it's dangerous."

"I used to ride a motorcycle, Mas, too" Asha said.

"Now it's different, anyway if you want to go everywhere using online taxis only."

"Yes, Mas" replied Asha who finally relented. Though he also never went anywhere, most went also to the warehouse, where his recycling manufacturing.

Finally Aji left. Asha tries to keep smiling even though her feelings are currently not okay. He was worried for what reason. Khairi himself chose to play cars in the house. The boy had already quit school since yesterday because it was his intention today to return to the city.

Aji has also enrolled the son in an elite school in the city. He asked his assistant to register Khairi. Letters have also been sent there, but the boy has not been able to go to school. According to Aji's estimates there is still one week away.

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"Ashe! Asha!" someone shouted while banging on the front door.

Asha who was currently in the living room together with the son was shocked. He immediately saw who was coming. His feelings are getting worse.

"Yes, Mom! Wait a minute, what's up?" ask her while opening the door.

"Asha, have you heard the radio yet? You heard the news?" ask the woman with a breath that is already boring.

"What news, Mom? I don't know at all."

"That's about your husband. The place that is now your husband's project was an accident. The building's down."

They haven't even had time to enjoy the beauty of a happy family. There are so many plans that Aji has put together for his family. I still remember my husband's desire to have children. Last night Aji also looked so happy to be able to sleep three with his son. The man did not even ask for his rights and said that being together like this was for him more important than anything.

The woman who had given the news had become afraid if something happened to Asha. His face was pale with a blank look, naturally making everyone afraid.

"Asha, you're okay, right? Don't scare me" said the woman, shaking Asha's body. However, there was no reaction.

"Asha!" call him once more, this time louder, to the point of making Asha aware.

Tears like they could not be dammed anymore, flowing so fast and sounding so stifling chest. Asha's heart was really hurt so deeply.

"Mother ... You didn't lie, did you? Mom's not prank me, is she?" ask Asha to convince herself.

"Where is I like that. What I say is true, if you don't believe, just come there. I heard the news from the radio, I also had time to contact the police and ask about the truth of the news and it turned out to be true. There were some casualties there as well and it hasn't been evacuated."

Asha grew increasingly agitated with such a pale face. She hopes her husband is okay. I hope the victim can be saved too.

"Mom, please pick up my son, yes, ma'am. I want to look over there," Asha said in a nervous tone. His voice also shook, making the woman feel afraid if something happens to Asha. She must be worried about her husband right now.

"You don't go alone, Asha. Better get someone else. Look at your body shaking so. Then something unwanted happens on the way."

"But there's nobody at home, Mom. They all leave. Mom and sister Amira go to the market, while Tiara goes to the campus."

"Then take the ojek. At the base there just happened to be I saw there were some people, it was safer for you."

Asha agreed with what the woman said. Soon he entered the house looking for his wallet and bag, he said goodbye to the son to be at home with the woman. At first Khairi was scared when he saw the face of his mother who was crying. However, Asha tries to give an understanding that what is done is not dangerous and it is better for the child to be at home.

Fortunately, the son did not insist on going so he could go. The woman asked for help from one of the objects to take her to work. Throughout the journey the tears do not stop flowing. Prayers for her husband to be well.

The taxi driver who doesn't understand anything is just listening. However, when arriving at the destination would be surprised to see many people who flock there. The half-finished building now forms a hill. Hysterical cries from the families of the victims filled the place.

Asha's legs were becoming more and more immovable. She was afraid that her husband was also among the victims there. She is not a strong woman. If Ash used to be separated from her husband because of forced circumstances, different from now. Back when I heard that Aji was okay, that was enough. Now if he had to be left this way, he really couldn't.

In her heart she was still begging God to be so kind to her that her husband would be fine. After paying the Asha ojeker approached the shapeless building again, trying to find the whereabouts of the husband. Hopefully the man still stands firmly among the people who helped with the evacuation. However, after tired of searching all the places she did not find the husband.

This of course made him more afraid of bad things, until in his head he imagined the worst possibility that Asha had to accept. If he knew it would be like this he would force the husband to take him to the city yesterday with his parents. If it's like this, there are only regrets.

"Mom Asha, you're Bu Asha, right? Mr Aji's husband?" ask a man who is next to him.

The woman looked up and nodded. She wanted to ask where the husband was. However, somehow the throat is very difficult to get out the sentence. Asha looked nervous as well as afraid to hear the news that she did not want to hear. He tried to neutralize his heart and feelings.

Asha finally tries to ask, "Where is my husband?"