
The sound of a knock on the door ripped Mandala's gaze from her phone screen.
"Why doesn't Ega return the favor anymore"
The peck at the back door sounded.
"Lake in!"
It was seen a soldier entering saluting the Mandala and reporting something.
"All is ready sir!"
"I'll be there"
"READY"
The soldier came out of the Mandala study. Mandala looked back at the photos on her phone screen before turning off and moving to the runway where the young clouds were practicing.
Fun to give command and command that must be carried out by prospective new aviators. Someone patted Mandala's back.
"Captain"
Mandala turned towards the voice that patted her back.
"Don't you know I'm already a Major?"
"For us, you're still the Flying Captain in our force"
They both laughed and hugged each other.
"What's looking for me?"
"There's two things. First there's a secret message coming in for you. After the break you were asked to look at it"
"The second one?"
"Women's dharma mothers want to meet you"
"For what? do they want me to participate in their activities?"
"Not you. But wifeyour. They may ask about your wife"
"My wife? Ega?"
"Do you have another wife?"
Mandala smiled while thinking. Mandala has not reported to the leadership that she and Ega are divorced. That's why no one knows about it.
"Where are those mothers?"
"There's an office. They're waiting for you"
"Okay, fifteen minutes to go"
"Okey, I'll tell them"
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Mandala meets the mothers of the female dharma.
"Sir, we'd like permission to contact mom"
"Want an event?"
"Yes sir, the doctor's mother is included in the ten wives of soldiers who excel this year. There will be an event in order to celebrate the Air Force later. We would like to invite you to attend"
"But now, my wife is on duty in Kalimantan"
"We already know, sir, that's why we asked your permission"
"You just call. I'm allowing. I depend on my wife's permission."
"Okay sir, we'll call my father's wife later, thank you sir"
The mothers were alone and passed from the presence of Mandala. As their departure Mandala thought, if Ega wanted to attend, this was his chance to meet Ega. And hope that his wish is realized.
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It's time to go home. I tidied up my things and prepared to go home when a police officer knocked on the door of my study and the doctor Sharif.
"Doctor's afternoon"
"So sir, how can I help you?"
"Doctor Syarif is there?"
"Sorry sir, doctor Syarif has gone home first"
The policeman looked to see me preparing to go home.
"Did the doctor have a minute?"
"Oh please sir. Please sit down"
I sat back behind my desk and the police officer sat in front of me.
"New doctor?"
"I just moved from the capital sir, preparation for the doctor Sharif who is about to retire".
My phone was ringing soon. I glanced at my phone.
"Please adoptive doctor first"
"Sorry sir, just a minute. This is from my female dharma boss"
The policeman nodded. I also received a call on my phone.
"Good afternoon ma'am... Okay mom... Yes, I moved to kalimantan. - Accompanying my elderly mother. - - - Captain is still in the academy bu. - Yes bu, parted temporarily -- -- Birthday of our generation mom? Me?? when is the show mom?? if saturday or Sunday I can still permit mom----- Alright, I will contact him later... Thank you mom, good afternoon"
I took a deep breath. Apparently Mandala hasn't told people in the dorms or in the force if we're divorced.
"Mother doctor, her husband is also a force? a Captain?"
The police officer in front of me asked directly. Apparently as a police officer he heard my words earlier and concluded. His attitude towards me was a little more respectful. Not as relaxing as the beginning when it comes. From his rank I see indeed higher rank Mandala.
I smiled before answering his question.
"Yes, Major in the Air Force. Formerly Captain aviator. I'm used to calling the captain. The Captain continues"
"Great man, aviator husband wife doctor. So now LDR and doctor's mom?"
I'm just smiling.
"So, what do you want to talk to me about?"
The cop saw me. Understand that I don't want to talk about my household.
"Is the DNA results out?"
"Maybe in a few days sir"
"The handwriting doesn't fit any mom, neither women nor men. There is no CCTV around the CCP. Did the doctor find anything unusual yesterday?"
I was silent for a moment.
"Can you ask for a hair sample of all the family members closest to them both? their close friends too?"
"Did the doctor find anything?"
"Yes, there's hair on the woman's skirt and in her hands. I've saved it. Just looking for a comparison sample whose hair is".
"Okay, doctor, thank you for the information."
"Sir, find out too. Who among them all knew that the woman was pregnant"
The policeman nodded back.
The policeman stood up and intended to leave.
"We're going out together sir, I'm going home too"
"Okay, let's get the doctor"
We talked to the parking lot. We said goodbye to each other and headed to our cars.
"Before the doctor"
The police made me stop my steps.
"What was the doctor's mother the late governor's daughter?"
I smiled and nodded.
"I'm no stranger to the face of a doctor. We met once. Greetings to my mother, doctor"
I nodded back.
"Thank you, I'll tell you later"
We headed to the car and headed home to each other.
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Due to the arrival of the police this afternoon to the hospital, I did not have time to check the incoming chat. Somehow I keep expecting Mandala to send me chats every day.
A mandala? if I'm present at the Air Force women's dharma event then I'll meet Mandala. Why didn't I think of that when I was able to attend earlier. I patted my eel.
"God!! where's your mind Ega"
But let it be, I miss Mandala too. Maybe when I meet later it will reduce my longing a little.
I hugged the bolster tightly, as if hugging a Mandala. And I finally flew into dreamland.
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"Bang "
Melky calls Mandala when the new Mandala sets foot in the living room.
"How's Ama?"
"As usual bang. What kind of brother?"
"I? why?"
"Things changed since sister-in-law left"
"You know that, right?"
Mandala intends to go up.
"Bang, I heard you're going to find another wife's brother"
Mandala turned back to Melky.
"Don't try to do things I don't like. This time I will not be silent. I'm tired of ky, I want to sleep. I've eaten, don't call me to eat".
The mandala went to the third floor. Enter a spacious but quiet room.
Lying his body on the bed. Then get up and head to his office.
Take the other phone and re-write the words.
"Hopefully this time Ega replied to a message from me"
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The drizzling dawn. I have done my duty as a Muslim. Desire to lie down before leaving for work. I played my phone last night that I didn't get to check because I went to bed.
My eyes were fixed on the screen when I saw again Mandala sending me a message.
The song song song.
Singing a sparrow.
The voices that ran, were chasing.
Doubt my sleep.
The clink of a guitar playing with me.
Seeking you...
Oh peace.come... Cover my wound..
Oh peace. Come for me.
Tired in space in time..
Until the song for you I chanted.
I repeated those words again. Was Mandala so poetic when she parted with me? Is this not the Mandala that made it?
I try to string up words too.
Typing on my phone keypad.
**After love has gone.
You are coming back to me.
Never you say goodbye.
If you know
My heart is very white
Never change, dear**!!
I also pressed the send button. Putting the phone away while closing my eyes trying not to think.
Ting. notification back in.
This half Mandala was awake and immediately replied to my chat. Or is Mandala not asleep??
Excuse me... Excuse me... Excuse me...
Sorry for hurting you.
Sorry to make you think to forget me.
Sorry to make me a useless man in front of you.
That's a reply from Mandala.
Aarrgghhh what should I reply.
I forgive you??
I didn't forget you??
Ah Mandala, you messed up my morning.
I got up and went to the bathroom.
I had to hurry up and forget my phone before my morning became out of control.
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Don't forget the vote
LOVE YOU πππ