
A week has been told there is no news. His phone could not be reached, nor did he return home. Even Rudi came to meet Alana to the bakery, hoping that there was news about Dita, in fact there was nothing.
"So where'd he go, Al?" rudi asked stunned looking at Alana's face. Hoping to get a bright spot on the whereabouts of her only daughter.
"I don't know either. He's been gone for a week, and I've always been looking for him"
The man who had looked white with his hair came home empty-handed. The sad feeling that was drawn in his eyes explained the affection of a father.
Alana was sad, she just hoped Dita would be all right.
Like yesterday and the days before, at three in the afternoon, Alana would go around looking for Dita. The innocent girl believes that if done with earnestness and sincere intention, then the Khalik will open the way. Who knows by visiting some of their favorite places, Alana can meet with Dita.
Already spinning in one of the malls until his feet feels sore, but Alana still has not met Dita, precisely with someone she does not expect to meet at this time.
"Hi mbak" said Nadia
"Hi." replied Alana stiffly.
"Monthly shopping?" tanya Nadia looked at Alana's shopping trolley. Before returning home Alana decided to buy an order bi Minah, and most importantly groceries for Arlan and did not miss the formula milk.
"I-iya here. You either?" ask Alana basa stale. Actually, both of them also know that they feel awkward when chatting together like this.
"Yes, it just hasn't started yet, just happened" said Nadia knew the meaning of Alana's glance on her trolley that was still empty.
"Oh, then, I go first" Alana nodded while smilingly pushing the trolley, but Alana's hand holding the trolley made Alana stop her steps.
"Can we talk for a second, ma'am?" nadia asked softly, there was a pleading tone there.
Alana guessed, what did Nadia want to talk to him about? wouldn't it feel even more awkward if they discussed what they should have forgotten? But instead of Alana guessing, all of you followed the girl's will.
"What message do you want, mbak?" tanya Nadia pushed the menu list in front of Alana.
"I'm a warm lemon tea" says Alana Short. They were not friends, only once had met and talked, that was when the four of them, then now sitting together of course made both of them dead dictionary.
Alana was still silent, looking down as if staring at her phone screen waiting for Nadia to first express her intentions.
"Sorry, if I've interrupted time, ma'am"
"Alana, call Alana aja" sambar Alana feels less fitting if it should be called mbak because in fact they are also the same age.
"Oh.iya, Al" said Nadia clumsy. The conversation paused because the cafe waiter brought their order.
"So, I asked for time mbak.I mean, Al.I want to discuss the problem of mas Gara"
The water that Alana had just sucked almost sprung from her nose. Instantly his heart was racing. Why would Nadia want to talk about her husband to Alana?
"Sorry, you mean? if you think I have another relationship with Gara, you're wrong. We don't have any relationship anymore" said Alana when she guessed which way Nadia meant.
"Not that, Al. I'm asking you to talk, because I need a friend, to share what I'm feeling. Why should you, because you already know my husband better than me" he said slowly. It hurts to speak the reality before him. To swallow the salivary now feels heavy.
"I beg you, Al.." Nadia's crying voice was so heartbreaking.
"I'm sorry I can't, Nad"
"She still loves you, didn't even touch me from when we got married to this day. I'm just a statue to him, Al.." said Nadia firmly. It does not matter if the visitors who are in the cafe hear their conversation. Nadia is crying now.
Alana glanced at the surroundings, then looked back at Nadia. His heart could not bear to leave the girl crying alone. Although he will also definitely regret his decision to return to talk to the girl, especially because of discussing other people's household problems.
"More.." Alana thrust two pieces of tissue at Nadia, which the girl took while saying thank you.
"What do you really need to talk to me about? you know very well I will not be comfortable discussing anything related to Gara" said Alana folded her hands on her chest, waiting for the girl in front of her to say again.
"Al, give me advice what should I do? this marriage is like hell to me. Not even once would you look at me. Doesn't think of me as his wife. Even the most painful thing, in her sleep, she always said your name, right when she was next to me" Nadia squeezed the tissue that wiped her tears.
"I can't give you any advice, Nad. You know for yourself how our farewell happened" replied Alana weakly, again bringing herself to that saddest day.
"What is karma, Al? did you curse our wedding first?"
One diculum smile on Alana's face, feeling life so unfair. When she was left alone, no one felt their actions hurt her, and now that things have gone their way, Alana is also accused of cursing.
"I've never cursed your marriage. I am sincere, because I believe God has prepared a good soul mate for me. Already, Nad.do not think again. I've forgotten all the past"
"But Gara can't forget you yet. If I parted with her, would you go back to her side, Al?"
Alana would definitely be very angry if Nadia said that just for joking, but seeing her sad face and frustration, Alana would forgive her this time.
"Nadia, until whenever I'll never go back to Gara. I already have a husband that I love and love me very much"
"Nadia, maybe it's really hard for you to get Gara's heart right now. But trust me one day you'll get her love. Marrying Gara is also your choice, so if you are currently in trouble for happiness, be patient. That's all I can suggest"
"He doesn't want me, Al.."
"Gara is a man who's hard to approach, but I'm sure, he'll fall in love with you"
"Will you meet and talk to him?"
Alana concluded, Nadia must have been stressed. Which wife asked her ex-husband to see her own husband?
"Sorry, Nadia. I can't. There are limits as a wife that I have to take care of. I didn't want to hurt my husband's feelings, especially I didn't want to meet Gara. Excuse me" said Alana. He forgot his mission to find Dita.
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