The Angel of Heaven for Me
The Part 16
Until nightfall, Saras remained silent in his room. From noon he had not eaten, he also locked his room not letting anyone in. Mila who was worried about her sister's situation spoke to Fikri, her husband who had just arrived from Bandung. He is shocked to hear that Saras' marriage has been pushed back against Wildan's wishes.
"What do we have to do, Mas? Should we call Wildan? We should also know the reason why Wildan is stepping down from his marriage" asked Mila for her husband's opinion.
"Don't love it, Mas knows Wildan must have his own reasons why he took this action. We also have to respect Wildan's decision" Fikri replied. Mila just shut up.
"But Mas, I can't bear to see Saras like this. You know how closed Saras is to others, but Saras' turn to try to open his heart was wasted. I can't accept that my sister has to feel Mas's pain" Mila said again, crying at the heart of Saras. Fikri who saw his wife crying immediately hugged her to give her peace.
While in Saras's room..
The clock shows at 02:45 in the morning. Saras was sitting on his tongue. He just finished performing the tahajud prayer. His eyes were swollen from the night he was crying incessantly. He fell asleep a few minutes later and woke up again.
"O Allah, strengthen the servant. Lay down the breast of the servant to accept this decision O Allah. If Wildan is the best, I believe he will return. Strengthen your servants, O Allah," said Saras in his heart. His eyes stared blankly ahead. He could not cry anymore, even though his heart still felt tight and sick. He took a rough breath and got up from his seat. He tidied up his prayer tool then walked to the bookcase and picked up some books to read.
If you are sad, Saras likes to read books. Because he knows if he is sad he will not rest in peace. Saras sat on his bed and leaned back. He started reading a book called Women of Solehah.
Just like Saras, Wildan at home also finished performing the tahajud prayer. From last night his mind was not calm, he kept thinking about Saras, let alone his phone could not be contacted. After the prayer he took his cellphone trying to contact Saras again, he had memorized if Saras must have been awake because he had finished performing the tahajud prayer.
Saras's number is active, but there is no answer. Saras deliberately kept his phone away and in silent mode so that no one would disturb him. Wildan was frustrated that he had tried to contact Saras hundreds of times but had no answer.
"Oh my God, am I wrong? I shouldn't have said that with Saras. Now where is he? why didn't Saras answer my phone" Wildan asked himself.
"I have to go to Saras' apartment tomorrow, I have to see him" Wildan's monologue. He intends to go to Saras' apartment tomorrow.
Next Day...
"Mas, Mommy. Saras to the office first yes," said Saras lirih. Fikri and Mila looked at each other and saw Saras.
"Do you really want to go into the office?" ask Mila who is worried about Saras' condition. And only answered a nod by Saras.
"Yes Saras said, Assalamualaikum," Saras just left. Mila and Fikri clearly saw Saras' eyes despite being covered by a veil.
"Assalamualaikum Ma'am," Wildan said a polite greeting.
"Waalaikumsalam, what's wrong?" asked Mila Ketus, it made Wildan misbehave. Mila must have known about the problem between Wildan and Saras.
"Ehh Wildan's. Come on in," take Fikri who appeared from behind Mila. He saw Mila talking to someone and it was Wildan.
"Gapain the Mas, I cleaned the living room," upset Mila who immediately left Wildan and Fikri.
"What's Wildan?" ask Fikri who still respects Wildan.
"Mas, Wildan wants to find Saras. Does Saras exist?" Wildan asked back.
"Ngapain find Saras?! Don't look for him if you just want to hurt Saras" cried Mila from inside the apartment. Fikri and Wildan were stunned to hear Mila's cry. Guilt overrode Wildan's heart.
"Ehm, Wildan sorry Madam Mila yes. Ohh yes Saras has gone to the office" replied Fikri.
"Hahh, Saras has already left Mas's office?" ask Wildan again.
"Yes, he left this morning. Maybe because he thinks your marriage is off so Saras doesn't have to be home anymore" Fikri explained.
"Yes, Wildan went to Saras' office first. Assalamualaikum," Wildan kissed the back of Fikri's hand and ran straight to the elevator. He must go to Saras' office.
Saras had arrived at the office, initially Fella was very surprised to see her boss enter the office even though the day after tomorrow was her wedding day. But when he saw the face of his superior was sad, it seemed like Fella understood the problem Saras was experiencing.
"Fella help you handle the meeting later. And please don't let just anyone in, because I don't want to be disturbed" Saras told Fella. Fell understood and left the boss' room. After Fella died, Saras turned his chair back to the door, crying again.
"I did not think it turned out to be this sick, O Allah" murmured Saras. He had just first felt the name of a broken heart, and it turned out to be very painful.