
Sister of Inpar Malang
Chapter 46 (Contract of Siska)
A few hours before ...
A car parked not far from a narrow alley in an orderly manner. Evan and two of his men, who were both employees, got out of the car. They had to continue the search on foot, to walk down the alley which was only about 1.5-2 meters wide.
After asking him here and there, Evan had arrived in front of a rented gate with a height of only one meter. According to the address Siska was told, this should be the place. Fortunately from home Evan wore casual clothes, namely t-shirts and jeans, as well as his men, so it did not attract the attention of the surrounding residents. But still, the typical handsome face of a city person was displayed on his face.
Evan opened the gate easily, because it was not locked. This contract is more populated by people who are already married. It can be seen from the different types of children's and adult clothing hanging in the spacious courtyard near the gate.
After passing through the yard, now the contract with 10 doors facing each other is in sight. Not a single occupant was outside. Maybe because the weather is hot, or the occupants are indeed working, so this contract looks quiet.
Looking at the door number to the left and to the right in turn, Evan walked lightly close to door number 5, followed by his two men.
Evan's big hand knocked on the door three times, then said hello. "Assalammual."
Silent. There is no law at all.
When he was about to knock back, suddenly the rented door from the right opened. A woman with a slightly full body gushed her head, while the body to the feet were inside.
"Who's looking?"
"Sorry, is this really Siska's place?"
"Oh, Siska. This is true, this is his contract. Usually when he's working during the day, so there's probably only his mother who's sick at home." The woman got out of her contract, then walked over to Evan.
"What do you need, yes, with Siska?"
"I just want to see Siska's mom. He said he was sick."
"Oh, that. Siska's boyfriend, huh?"
"Bu—"
"Here, don't be shy. Siska is beautiful, unfortunately her fate is not good." The woman who seemed to be the young mother giggled with her own joke. "Wait a minute! I'd like to try calling the guy first."
The woman then knocked on the door tightly, it could be said to be banging. Do not forget his voice that is flattering when calling the occupants of contract number five.
"Mom! Miss Tirah!"
Miss Tirah? inner Evan wondered.
"Who?" voice of the woman from within. His voice was weak and sounded aged.
"I'm Sita, Mom. Outside there are guests. Looks like Bu Tirah's son-in-law's candidate."
"Let them in, Sit!"
The oak! The oak!
There was a sound of babies crying loudly, from the direction of the contract inhabited by a woman named Sita.
"My son crying. You guys just go in." Sita's face turned very panicked.
"Thank you" said Evan, who would not be heard by the woman, because he had entered into her contract.
Not long after, there was no sound of babies crying. Maybe Sita calmed the baby.
Evan opened the door in front of him with a bad feeling, because the first time he came here, but not the host who opened.
Once the door opened, Evan was immediately in the living room which doubles as a bedroom with an area of 3x4 meters. Just two meters away from the door, there was a woman the same age as her mother was sitting leaning on a thin mattress that was about 10 cm thick. A blanket that is no less thin covers his body, from stomach to feet.
This voice ....
"Bi Tirah?"
"Yes ... Master who, huh?"
"I'm Evan, Bi."
"Evan?" muttered Bi Tirah while thinking and remembering about this handsome young man in front of her.
"The child that Aunt was taking care of first," Evan explained.
Instantly like getting inspiration, Bi Tirah's face immediately sumringah. "Oh my God, Den Evan! Mr Rifan and Ms Maya's son?"
Evan nodded his head once, with a faint smile on his lips.
"Oh God! How's Aden doing? How are Aden's parents and Aden Elan?"
"We're good, Bi." A few moments quiet. Evan approached Bi Tirah's bed. Sitting next to him. "Auntie anywhere? Why not go back to our house again? Aunt's number can't be reached anymore either" Evan said.
Silence between the two of them. Evan was patiently waiting for Bi Tirah's answer, and Bi Tirah who in his heart had an uneasy feeling wanted to answer his former small employer's question.
Evan looked at the inside of the contract his former nanny lived in as a child. Very sad for him. Behind the wall as a bulkhead, there is a bathroom, and the remaining 1x1 meter space is used to place the dish rack. It turned out that this contract was only two plots. There is no cooking equipment. So they always buy food.
"I'm sorry Auntie." That was all that came out of the middle-aged woman's mouth in front of Evan.
"Yes, it's okay, but Bibi came with me back to Jakarta, huh?"
"No, Den. Aunt can't. Aunty doesn't want to bother the Aden family anymore. Enough of Aunt's husband was troublesome that time."
"Where is Aunt's husband now?"
"He's gone with his new wife." Bi Tirah's face looked very sad, but she was reluctant to let out tears in front of Evan. "Using the reason Siska was sick, Bibi's husband asked for Bibi's salary first. After taking Bibi's salary to Mr. Rifan, he left Siska alone at home. Then he used the money to marry his mistress."
"Then, why didn't Auntie tell Papa? Why isn't Aunt coming back to our house?"
"Auntie's shy, Den. Not only asking for Bibi's salary, Bibi's husband also owed Mr. Rifan. Aunty doesn't have any face to go back to." Bi Tirah cried deeply. Not because of the loss of her husband and her money, but rather the feeling of shame and guilt in her family Evan.
"At any rate, if Bibi comes back, who will Siska be with? My aunt had no parents at the time. Brother Aunt nobody wants to be cheered on by Siska. Forced Bibi to sell around to meet the needs of life, also trying to raise money to pay the money borrowed by Bibi's husband," continued Bi Tirah.
In Evan's heart, actually if Bi Tirah wants to bring Siska too, it's fine. His parents would have allowed it, but what passed let it pass. It's all been happening.
Evan grabbed Bi Tirah's palm, then rubbed it. Trying to give strength to be more patient. Remember again, Evan is not a person who can entertain others, even comfort his own wife.
"Only Siska is now Bibi's only hope of staying sane and alive. But look! Even Aunty is now a burden in Siska's life." Bi Tirah let down her cries.
"Why is Bibi in Bali?"
"At that time Siska had a job offer from her friend in Bali. According to his friend, his salary is good. Once he got here his vacancy was closed. Though Siska had already spent her savings to pay the insider. Turns out his friend was a fraud, he wasn't an insider."
Hearing the story of Bi Tirah, Evan turned to feel sorry for Siska. It must have been the weight of life he's been through all this time. Siska could do that to him.
Bi Tirah wiped the remains of tears on his face. "Den Evan how could I know I'm here? Hasn't Den Evan never met Siska before?"
Evan immediately turned the brain. He can't tell the truth. It would definitely hurt Bi Tirah's feelings.
What would Evan say to Bi Tirah?
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