FROM ANOTHER WORLD To You (A Mystery Short Story Collection ) - The Second Book
Chapter 34: S o o o k #5 (Return to nest )

#5

"Mas Adnan, there's something I need to talk to you about" I called him when the break came, as he was walking towards the cafeteria with 3 of his friends.

"Sorry, madam... I have some business to talk about with my friends. When it's done, I'll look for you" he said.

This was the umpteenth time he said that. I don't know why I've been under the impression lately that he's been avoiding me since I told him my dream the other day. However, I never alluded to a phone call from Mas Reksa at all in front of him. I tried to be mediocre, but he has changed.

All right then, I'll just go see Miss Lilis. I said in my heart, looking for where he was.

***

"Oah, Ms. Thia.." said Ms. Lilis, "Your fate is really unfortunate, after being left by Mutsa now you are even ignored by Adnan. Actually, what's the matter, sich with you, how does it feel guys on the dodge" he continued while in the gazebo to the North.

"Right, yeah..." Karmila continued, "Your face is so beautiful and your body is also bohay, but, apes," he said as his fingers moved patting my ass.

"Come, mbak... I'm surprised too" I said.

"Ehm... Don't-don't you fall in love with another guy, yeah... Keep on getting caught and dumped, "tease Karmila again.

"Hey, Miles... If you're talking, be careful... Already know friends of distress, even spelled macem-macem," said Lilis.

"I.iya, sorry, mbak," said Karmila misbehaved.

I smiled, "It's okay, ma'am... Maybe your word has a point,"

Karmila looked regretful with her careless words, she let out a long sigh then spoke in a serious tone, "But, indeed... Adnan now seemed to be walking away from me when you asked him to step into the guarantee level," he looked at Lilis who seemed to hint to speak carefully, "What do you think, Lis ?"

"Actually, what has Sister Thia told Adnan ? How until he turns like that ?" ask Lilis.

"I said nothing, ma'am... After he proposed to me a few months ago, his attitude began to change and began to avoid me," I explained, "So I was just about to ask him to talk, again he avoided,"

"I will try to ask him directly, ma'am," said Karmila.

"Don't" Lilis said, "That doesn't solve the problem, but it adds to the problem. Try to think... Among all the officers, we are the closest to Ms. Thia. If you meet him, of course Adnan also does not care, his assessment of Mbak Thia so negative, right ?" 

"Then, we're being indifferent, right? Thia's sister is suffering more, dong,"

"We won't stay silent, Mil.... Uh, I have an idea." said Lilis, closing her head and speaking softly, barely audible.

***

"From here, Ms Thia, you know, what kind of young man is Adnan ? He used to be crazy about her, now, the effect of Thia's mom was dumped. Though it has been 3 days we tried to make Mbak Thia hide, but, he did not ask where the whereabouts of Mbak Thia, I became confused... What does that guy want,"

We were silent for a moment. I'm arguably the most patient woman, but, that has its limits. And so, when I saw Adnan passing by from his study, I hurriedly walked up to him.

"Mas Adnan, I'd like to talk to you right now. If there are so many reasons then I won't play games anymore !" my snapping in a high voice shocked everyone around. I don't care, Adnan did not seem to dare to say anything anymore.

***

Me and Adnan were sitting in a cafeteria, deserted by visitors. An unusual thing so we can talk freely. Adnan sat down in front of me, his eyes unblinking when he looked at me. The atmosphere looked cold and stiff, we were tense with our respective minds.

"What message you want, ma'am," Adnan's voice first broke the silence.

" No need. If you want a message, order it yourself" I replied.

"Now, sich ?" Adnan tried to joke around when my face was red.

"That's it. I wonder why you always avoid me when I want to talk to you,"

"I'm not avoiding, ma'am... There's been a lot of work to be done lately,"

" All right then, I don't want to linger... I just wanted to ask, have you prepared for our wedding day yet ? Until when do we stay like this while we get older ?"

Adnan laughed faintly, "Mbak, the pean is not ideal, it means it has become my fiancee, marriage problems we can arrange in the future,"

"Pean has promised within 3 months will give a decision. It's been three months now but, still, there's no definite decision.

Lately, you've stayed away from me when I wanted to talk. What exactly does Pean want ?"

"Well, ma'am. How about we get Siri married first ?"

"Is this siri ?" ask me, "Sorry, mas ... the pean should be able to give a clear and firm decision. Pean once promised not to disappoint me, not to let me live my life vaguely... But, you've forgotten it. I am tired of being treated like that. I'm sorry, but we better end this uncertain relationship" I said, taking off the ring on my right middle finger.

His gift ring when he proposed to me, gave me a lot of hope and desire. And when the beautiful ring came off I handed it to Adnan and said, "Sorry, ma'am... From today onwards, we have nothing to do. This ring may not suit me, so give it to someone more worthy of it,"

After saying so, I stepped out of the cafeteria, I no longer cared how Mas Adnan reacted back then. For some reason, this shoulder suddenly felt light. My chest that seemed full of various kinds of problems disappeared somewhere. I feel free and I am so happy. Plongs...

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