For A Husband Who Doesn't Love Me
29. Disconnecting

Hidayat rested when azan isya began to sound. He prayed at his college mosque. When he finished praying, he went back to class. Suddenly his phone vibrated. He opened his bag to see who was calling.

When he looked at the screen of his phone, he was instantly surly. Previously he hoped that the one who called was Maira, but the reality is that the one who called was none other than Kirana's number.

Lazily he rubbed his phone screen to pick up the phone. "Hello, assalamualaikum..."

"Wa'alaikum greetings, is this true with brother Hidayat?"

Hidayat's face turned tense. He listened more carefully. "Right, who is this with? Why is this phone number on you?"

"We from As-Syifa hospital are asked to contact you, because only your number is stored in the victim's mobile phone..."

"Victim?" Hidayat. He was further confused by the voice of someone who called him.

"The owner of this phone just had an accident. At the moment he is still in his half-consciousness, and continues to call your name... We hope that at this time you can come to swipe the patient..."

Hidayat dilemma. Although he felt worried about Kirana's situation, but still he hesitated, let alone his class was not over.

Hidayat remembered Arya. At least, he knows that Arya used to have feelings for Kirana. Although now either way, still he was sure Arya would not refuse to replace her coming to the hospital. In addition to keeping Maira feeling, she also did not want to give any more hope to Kirana.

Hidayat immediately searched for Arya's number on his phone screen, then called the young actor whom he had considered the brother.

"Assalamualaikum, Yeah..." A familiar greeting sounded from across.

"Wa'alaikum hail, Bang..." Hidayat suddenly looked hesitant.

"What's up, Yat? How did tumben call?"

"Emmm... Actually Hidayat wanted to ask help to Brother... But... Emm don't ask me anything, or anything, Bang..."

"Solicit what please? How come you're suspicious, yeah..." Arya's question was heard responding to Hidayat's words while joking.

"Kirana just had an accident, Bang... Now he's at As-syifa hospital. Can you see it's there?"

"Kira?"

"Yes, Bang... Please, Bang... Hidayat... Poor him..." Pinta Hidayat.

"alright... I will go there, without asking anything and anything... But in return, you have to answer honestly if you later ask for an explanation from you, how?"

"Eh?" Hidayat. He feels challenged by the requirements Arya puts to him.

"How, Yat?" And Arya again.

"Alright, Bang... No need to ask, Hidayat will tell everything to Bang Arya..." Hidayat replied without hesitation.

Hidayat gulped his saliva violently. Not yet he explained to Arya, he had even been nervous first. He thought, out of nowhere he should start his story later.

Hidayat was about to keep his phone back in his bag, but notifications of incoming messages at the top of his phone screen, making him undo his intentions. He was excited because he felt confident that the message was from Maira.

"Assalamualaikum, Brother... Maira's permission to stop by Kirana's sister, yes... We happened to meet at the intersection of three... Insha Allah Maira try to go home earlier than Abang..."

"Kirana was in an accident, and Maira was with her?" Feeling worried about his wife's safety makes him rush up to the motorcycle parking lot.

"Yat, where?" The cry of someone stopped his steps.

"Ah, you happen to be here, An... Please take care of my absence, An... There's something I can't continue with today's class..." Pinta Hidayat hurriedly took out his attendance card, then thrust the card to his friend who was glued to see his attitude.

Hidayat propelled his motor at high speed. His mind grew increasingly confused every time he remembered the contents of the message from Maira earlier.

When he arrived at the hospital, he immediately looked for Maira's whereabouts.

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Maira isya prayer at the hospital mosque. Before Kirana he was strong and courageous, but when before God he complained about everything. He was fragile, crying while praying that his heart would be set on the right path regarding his household with Hidayat. Hope the storm that hit quickly passed, and it just stopped as a seasoning flavoring in his household.

"Maira doesn't want to believe, O God, but that's the truth... Bang Hidayat did not accept Maira at that time... O God, the owner of my heart, do not let this heart accept the wrong person and let go of the right one... If Bang Hidayat is the soul mate of Maira world and the hereafter, then make it clear to Maira that he is really the best for Maira and Maira Islamic belief... Also in the case of the third man, forgive him, O Allah, and realize that ruining the happiness of others is wrong... Also, please give her happiness on the other side without looking at us again... Aamiin, O God..."

Maira opened the face she was wearing slowly. His joints were sore after what he had heard and witnessed earlier. How crazy Kirana is to do only to ruin one's happiness, and also to fulfill her obsession with Hidayat.

Maira returns to the room where Kirana is being treated by a doctor. The person responsible for Kirana's accident has also returned home, while she has to wait until Kirana's condition is confirmed to be fine.

Maira remembered her husband. While walking, he scratched the contents of his bag to look for his phone. He plans to call Hidayat to tell him where he is now, so that Hidayat does not worry if he has not returned home.

How surprised Maira when she was at the entrance of the room Kirana treated. His eyes were reddened and glazed at the sight before him at this moment.

"Maira?" Hidayat who was in Kirana's arms was also shocked. He hurriedly broke free from the clutches of Kirana who had deliberately made embers of fire between the two of them.

The hand of Maira who was holding the phone in her ear suddenly swung. The phone almost fell out of his hands.

Hidayat's phone which was also within his own grasp rang. He saw on his phone screen the number Maira was calling.

"Maira's..." Call Hidayat while walking to pursue Maira's position, but Kirana swiftly held her arm.

Maira's tears were flowing. His heart grew louder to see reality without having to hear any explanation. He felt he knew enough, and he did not need to know anything else. This for him is already too painful.

Hidayat jerked Kirana's hand, then turned to Maira. He staggered a little to find Maira was no longer there.

"From today don't ever call me again, Kiran... I'm sorry that I made an uncertain promise to you, but I realize that Maira deserves to be loved, and that means we broke up..." Hidayat said emotionally.

"But, Yat..." Hearing the word breaking, Kirana's tears spilled. He shook quickly while sniffling.

"I've made up my mind that I don't want to have any more relationship with you... Just Maira, my wife, whom I love..." Hidayat dismissed Kirana's objections, then rushed out chasing Maira.

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