Losing Us
Reason

“Because I can't promise to always be on Anara's side, I hope she has at least one person she can count on even though I'm not there.”

“You know, lah, life is full of twists and turns and mysteries that every day make us think there will be another incident today?”

“Gue just suddenly thought, what if my age was not long and had to die first? Who will take care of Anara, while I know, she already has no one else in this world. Moreover, now he had a child that he also had to protect.”

“If you like her, at least I can breathe a sigh of relief. Because if I really die first later, I can trust Anara equally lo. You will definitely do your best for him and his son later.”

Arsenio's talk continued to ring in Aksara's ears even until the man drove his car away from Anara's house.

This afternoon, there were not many reactions that Aksara gave. He only once told Arsenio to stop saying nonsense and just focus on taking care of Anara and their future child.

The strange chat was also forced to stop and Arsenio could not come up with any more rebuttals because Anara had returned from calling activities. Bringing along a tray of drinking water and snacks that accompanied the three of them chatted until a few hours later.

At 8 past 15, Aksara clearly remembered he resigned at that hour. And once again, before he got in the car, Arsenio again said a line of sentences that made him even more wondering what exactly the man was worried about.

“Gue seriously. If something happens to me, please take care of Anara.”

Just like the previous one in the living room, Aksara also did not pique that request. Not because he was unwilling, but because he still did not understand why the request came so suddenly. Even though the last time when he came to visit, Arsenio still showed antipathy to him.

Anara even referred to them as Tom and Jerry with local wisdom so often they fight. It's obviously strange that Arsenio suddenly made a request that sounded more like a will.

“What’s precisely on your mind, dude?” ask Aksara. Of course, no one could answer him.

Until his car enters the elite housing herd where he lives, Aksara still can't guess what really happened with Arsenio.

That night, he brought his anger into the house. Until he laid his body on the bed. Even when he started to close his eyes because he was tired.

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Two days ago, Arsenio had a dream. He was trapped in a dark and narrow hallway. His feet limped to find a way out. However, his efforts were in vain because the passageway was like endless.

Everything is silent. There was nothing Arsenio could hear there, including the sound of her own breathing and heartbeat. He seems no longer human. Only a lifeless body stuck somewhere in the middle of nowhere.

In desperation, Arsenio tried to scream. But no matter how hard he tried, his voice still did not come out either. It was as if he was trapped in a vacuum dimension. After waiting for the real angel of death to pick him up and bring him to hell.

Arsenio fear. He curled himself up inside that dark passageway. Hugging herself with a body that shivered in fear.

Before, dying had never been a frightening specter for Arsenio. Rather than his own death, he was more afraid of the deaths of those around him. He was basically afraid of being left out. The world was too cruel to be able to live in without the people he loved.

However, the next morning when he woke up in a drenched body condition, Arsenio suddenly felt afraid of death. Know why? Because all of a sudden, he remembered Anara.

Just before he woke up and his dream was over, Arsenio saw the shadow of Anara in the eye. The woman cried while hugging the baby in her carrier, near a belly button with an anonymous epitaph.

Since the dream came, Arsenio racked her brain even harder. Busy thinking about who she can rely on to keep Anara if her death really comes to pick her up in the near future?

Then the name of Aksara flashed across her head far more than any other names, even defeating the name of Mother.

So this afternoon, he tried to convey the request to Aksara. But then, the response the man gave even made him even more agitated.

Was there really no one he could rely on after his death?

“You from earlier bengong tuh really think what?”

Arsenio's head turned to the left. Beside her, Anara was already sitting on the bed, ready to smuggle herself into the blanket.

“Know not, if most dumbfounded can invite demons to enter your body?” ask the woman again since there is no word from Arsenio.

“Mitos.” Cetus Arsenio's. Then, he turned off the main light using the help of a remote control, replacing the room lighting with a yellowish sleeping lamp.

“Mitos or not, there is no harm in case.” Oceh Anara again.

Instead of poking Anara's words and they will argue back unimportant, Arsenio prefers to approach and then duck a little. Immediately sprinkled kiss on the belly of the distended Anara, also a rubbing affection as an expression ‘good night’ for the baby.

“Tok to hospital what time?” tanyanya after upholding the body. He stared at the netra Anara who seemed to shine under the dim lighting.

“Jam 11. If you are busy, I can walk alone kayak usually.”

Arsenio immediately shook her head. “My name. This is our son, I also have to contribute during pregnancy lo.”

There is no lawfulness. Anara was just tired of protesting about Arsenio's attitude that turned out to be more care and sweet. Although honestly it is still difficult to believe that their household will start to run normally like the property of people in general. Because after all, they started it in a bad way.

“From now on, if you need anything, please tell me directly. Help me to fulfill my obligations as husband and father.” Pinta Arsenio with a serious tone.

And indeed, he is serious. While there was still time, he wanted to be there to give a lot to Anara. Mumpung ration age is still there and death has not yet come to say hello.

Arsenio just doesn't want to regret it later. Not keeping the promise to keep Olin until the end was enough to make his mind tormented. If he had to break his promise again about Anara, of course he would not be able to.

Just like before, Anara also did not give an answer. She prefers to lay her body down. Taking a sloping position on Arsenio's back.

“Good night, Arsenio.” He said, then silence came back to power with his eyes closed.

Seriate....