I'm Just a Figurant
Ch 48 - Run From You

Diana looked at me. I held myself back from fainting. My eyes are starting to twitch.

"Kayak... Have you seen where?" Diana looked at me from top to bottom, and back to top again. "Similar to our High School friend Al, what is his name Al? The Sha... The Sha... I don't know who. I forgot..."

Alex did not answer Diana's words. He just looked at me. His eyes were illegible. He looked at my stomach sharply. I was scared of his look. It was as if he was going to take this child away from me.

I never feel so tired. My body is very healthy. My baby never troubled me. But I don't know why this time my body can't be compromised. My head is heavy, the dizziness is very much upon me. I felt the earth on which I stood began to turn...

"Eh, you want to fall. Catch Al!" I heard Diana's voice and felt a strong hand supporting my body. After that I felt drifting, not feeling anything else.

I don't know how long I've been unconscious. I woke up after feeling a massage on my arm and the distinctive smell of eucalyptus oil.

I opened my eyes slowly. The first person I saw was Alex. He was right in front of me, just a distance of no less than a meter.

Our eyes returned to our eyes. My blood still ripples when I look into his eyes. My heart beats very fast. I don't know if I've seen it wrong, I kind of caught the longing in Alex's eyes. His eyes looked teary.

"Aware?" Diana's voice cut off our eye contact. I immediately tried to sit down.

"Don't sit, just lie down." Alex's hand held my body to stay lying down.

I look around me. Apparently I was in a room. I don't know whose room I'm occupying right now.

"I-I'm fine..." I tried to sit back. Alex held me back.

"Don't argue." Alex's voice sounded resolute and did not want to be denied.

I finally lay back down. Diana handed me a bottle of water. Alex took the bottle and helped me drink it. I wanted to refuse, but Alex's stern gaze dampened my intentions.

While drinking, I stole a look at Diana. How could Alex behave like this in front of his wife? Was she not afraid of Diana being jealous?

"Akhc... I recall. You're Khansa right? I used to have a class with Alex. Is that right my guess Al?"

"Hem." Alex mutters. His eyes are still focused on me. I get goosebumps in that look.

"Well, we can meet again like this..."

"In, you can leave us first. I have something to talk to him about." Without looking at Diana, Alex used a commanding tone.

"Well, whatever. But Khansa awaited Mami. He said he wanted to sell the product?"

"Yes to Diana. I want to offer my product. Then I'll excuse you."

I immediately shuffled out of bed and stood up quickly. I'm scared of Alex. I am afraid of the possibilities that will happen.

I walked out of the room followed by Diana. Leaving Alex still unmoving in her position.

I'm heading to the living room where I've been waited on by my priority client.

"Mbak Khansa is okay?" ask the middle-aged woman named Bu Ana.

"Yes Mom. Sorry I came here to be troublesome."

"Absolutely not a hassle. Does something like this happen often?"

"I'm sorry?"

"Fainting. Does Mbak Khansa experience it often?"

"No ma'am, never. Just this time it happened..."

My eyes were turned upside down when Alex joined the room. I sat in one seat with my client, while Diana and Alex sat in the other seat in front of me. I became awkward because Alex's gaze couldn't escape me. Alex's eyes seemed to be devouring me round and round. I freaked.

"Out of town Mom. Actually he has forbidden me to work, but I insist. I don't like to stay home." I dare not glance at Alex again, it seems like the man is angry? But for what?

"Just take care of your health. It's a good thing it's in front of the house, how's it going?"

"Yes ma'am, thanks for the attention."

"Then what about the program you offered yesterday?" Ms. Ana's question brought me a breath of fresh air. At least this time I can answer without lying.

I explained my insurance product with all its advantages. I also answered honestly about his weakness.

Diana moved to my side and began to look at the table of programs I had brought. I glanced at Alex. I'm sorry I did, because the man was still staring at me. Does he seem to be very impatient to talk to me? I think I'd like to run away soon.

An hour later, I finished explaining my product. Miss Ana wants to join my program. He even registered Diana. From what I've caught, it looks like Miss Ana is Diana's mother, Alex's father-in-law certainly.

"What's up here?"ask Ms. Ana.

"Miss Motor."

"Well hot-hot..."

"I'll drive him." That calm and firm voice jolted me. I immediately turned my head and looked at Alex who was also looking at me intensely.

"Necessary. I-I can go home by myself." Imagining myself with Alex freaked me out. I never knew what the man would do in front of him.

"Motormu put it here. I'll get people to drive him. I'll drive you."

"Yes Khan, let Alex do you. It's really hot outside. Prone to pregnant women like us for dehydration." Diana turned and spoke to Alex. "You change your clothes first Al. There's no way Dong nganterin Khansa's using that color."

"Hem." Alex turned around and headed for the room. I used the opportunity to escape, but my hand was held back by Diana.

"I have to go home now, Ma'am. I'm used to riding bikes like this."

"But Khans..."

"Bu Ana, I'll go home first. Thank you very much ma'am, assalamu'alaikum..." And I'm in a hurry. I quickly picked up my bike and drove it. I'm really scared of getting caught by Alex.

I drove my bike within safe limits. Tears without feeling flowing on my cheeks. I don't want to cry, but these tears are present without my consent.

I'm upset with destiny. All this time I never complained if God gave me what kind of fate. I have also borne the blame I have made by deciding to take responsibility for this child.

Then why is it now like this?! When I've decided to forget Alex and consider her non-existent, stay away from Alex and Diana's life but why did God bring us together like this?

Is my fault so severe that I get a punishment like this?!!

Lord, I really do not want to know their news, do not want to care about them but why do You meet Us like this? Why God?

Is your punishment not appropriate enough for me? Why do I have to see those two again? Why should I see Diana pregnant?!

God, this is so unfair. Please don't play with my destiny anymore. Please let Me and my son be happy without their shadow, I beg you Lord...

Suddenly I saw a car trying to pick me up. I looked at the driver with an annoyed face. Before I spouted out my words of protest, suddenly the driver lowered the windshield of the car.

"Khansa, stop!! Down!!" I saw Alex yelling at me.

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