The Dusk is You
Chapter 6: Anniversary Party
"Honey, tomorrow's weekend happens to be Papi and Mami's anniversary. I want to get to know you to them. Get ready." Hanan said to Kiran's desk that morning. "Mas, you seriously want to know me as your parents?" ask Kiran worried. "Serious dong Darling. I intend to see your parents soon, after you meet my parents yes "Hanan then stroked Kiran's hair with a smile.
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The day that made Kiran flutter came. He hesitated to meet old Hanan. He knows, surely Hanan family is very classy and very different from him.
"I'll pick you up, magrib out." Hanan sent a message. Kiran also immediately cleaned her clothes that she had prepared in advance. He wants to look beautiful where Hanan's family is.
Hanan picks up Kiran, not forgetting that she always compliments Kiran's performance.
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Arriving at Hanan's house, it seemed that there were already quite a number of guests present. Kiran who looked hesitant got down from the car then Hanan approached and took Kiran's hand.
Hanan invites Kiran to meet her parents who seem to be chatting with some guests.
"Pi, Mi. This is Kiran, Hanan's lover" Hanan said introducing Kiran to her parents. Papi looks friendly approaching Kiran's hand post, while Mami is cute and haughty so that makes Kiran confused.
Hanan immediately invites Kiran to enjoy food and drinks. "Don't take heart, Mami is like that. It's really good, really" Hanan said, giving Kiran a glass of syrup. Kiran just smiled. In his heart still guessing the nature of Mami.
Suddenly, Sandy's voice greeting Hanan broke Kiran's daydream. "Hanan.congratulations for anniversary bokap nyokap, lo." Sandy approaches Hanan and is a little surprised by Kiran's whereabouts, as well as Kiran's because from then on, when Sandy expresses her feelings to Kiran there is no communication and meeting anymore. More surprising to Kiran is Sandy wearing a shirt that she chose at that time when Sandy asked Kiran for help to buy clothes. Hanan's face must have looked jutek because of jealousy.
"Kiran, how are you?" greet Sandy to Kiran. "Alright, sir." replied Kiran smiling a little awkwardly. "Oom Sandy.." Suddenly a little girl about 3 years old ran up to Sandy and immediately hugged her legs. "Eh, pretty. Clarita, it's here." Sandy held the girl. Kiran was even more shocked because the little girl was carrying a doll that Kiran was very familiar with. "Oom Hanan.." said that little gadia. "The pretty aunt called dong" said Sandy pointing at Kiran. "Hello, what's his name?" ask Kiran. "Claritas... Auntie ?" ask the boy back. "Kiran.." said Kiran as she filed her hand. "You're the same Mama yes, Om want to talk first with Om Hanan and Aunt Kiran." the boy immediately ran over to his parents. "My niece." said Sandy to Kiran, as the look on Kiran's face asked.
They also chatted three, although Kiran looked awkward. "Gue go there first, see the others." Sandy also said goodbye to meet other acquaintances at the event.
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Hanan and Kiran enjoyed the dish while chatting and occasionally laughing. The worry in Kiran's heart seemed to no longer exist. Without realizing it, Sandy often observes Kiran from a distance.
"Hanannn... come here for a while." Mami's voice suddenly called out to Hanan. Although a little hesitant, Hanan finally approached Papi and Mami on a small stage and there was a cake. "I went there first" Hanan told Kiran. Kiran nodded.
Hanan's parents seemed to be giving a welcome. Then say make a wish together. However, suddenly an announcement that had never been imagined before shot out of Mami's mouth.
"At this event at once we want to announce that we will soon hold the engagement of my son Hanan and Sofia." while smiling Mami gave the announcement. Hanan who seemed relaxed beside them suddenly seemed to be struck by lightning hearing him. However, there are many family colleagues here. There was no way Hanan was angry at this moment.
Sofia's hand was then led to hold Hanan's.
Kiran, I don't know what's in her heart right now. Hearing it was like it had already broken his heart into pieces. Her tears were dripping unstoppably and it felt like she wanted to shout at Hanan. Kiran got up from her chair, staring intently at Hanan who was also looking at her helplessly a little sign that this was just a misunderstanding.
Kiran ran out of the venue wiping away her tears. Hanan who saw that then immediately followed Kiran without caring for the parents and guests.
While Sandy who was observing it immediately approached Hanan and Kiran. "Kiran let me take it between" said Sandy holding Hanan's body that will move to take the car keys. "Go sir, I'll just take a taxi" Kiran said with bated breath as she held back sobs. "That's right, I'll drive you" said Sandy, then pulled Kiran's hand toward her car. Hanan could only stare at seeing all that. Hanan feels a lot of talk will even worsen the atmosphere.
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"Cry hard if you want. Holding even makes tightness in the chest, right?" sandy said in the middle of their trip. "Don't hold back too much sadness. Not good." he said again. Hearing that made Kiran even more anxious to cry, her occasional sobs sounded.
"I'm taking you somewhere?" ask Sandy. "I want to go straight home, sir" Kiran said. "If you go straight home, go into the room instead you will be more sad" said Sandy.
Before long, they reached the white sand beach. Sandy invites Kiran to breathe fresh air while leaning in front of the car.
"Want to talk or tell a story? I can't give you a solution but I can be a good listener" Sandy said. Kiran was hesitant at first, but Sandy's gaze greatly calmed Kiran down. "Mas Hanan.." Kiran's voice choked when she started telling stories. "Tante is like that, so Hanan is not too comfortable at home. They fight a lot" Sandy said.
"Sunday ago... Mas Hanan.. proposed to me." Kiran showed me the chicin on her ring finger. Sandy was silent and took a few deep breaths. "Kiran, you must understand that the sustenance, death and soul mate are arranged. Don't worry." said Sandy calmly. Kiran was silent.
After a long chat, Sandy drove Kiran home.
Arriving at the boarding house, Kiran cleans herself and prays. He tried to calm down, but Hanan always came to his mind. Since then the phone rang, a call came in from Hanan. Kiran accidentally misses the ringing of her phone.
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In the morning, Kiran felt unwell because all night she kept crying until her swollen face could not hide. Feeling a little feverish then he contacted Tio to inform him that he did not enter today. And also advised Tio not to tell this to Hanan.
"Tio, Kiran has arrived?" ask Hanan. "No sir." said Tio. "How are you?" ask Hanan again. Tio nodded. "From last night Kiran could not be contacted" Hanan said.
Actually, Hanan really wants to go to Kiran cosan because Kiran must be there. However, the tight schedule of meetings makes it difficult to leave.
Until nightfall, Hanan had just finished his last meeting and rushed to Kiran's place.
The owner of the boarding house is very familiar with Hanan because he often transfers and picks up Kiran so that the aksea to enter is quite easy.
"Tookk.tokk..." Hanan knocked on Kiran's room door. "Kiran.." call Hanan. Kiran did not answer. "Kiran, if you still do not want to answer I will ask you to force open this door" Hanan warned. Not long after, the key was opened by Kiran.
Kiran's appearance was very chaotic. His face was puffy because he kept crying. "Darling.. honey.. I'm sorry." Hanan then immediately hugged Kiran. Kiran who felt her tears had run out, in fact, flowed back into Hanan's arms. Hanan wiped away Kiran's tears. "Darling, I'm sorry" Hanan said. Kiran pushed Hanan's body slowly and then took the ring Hanan gave her on the dresser. The ring has been open since last night. "I give it back." Kiran said stammered. "Darling, not. It won't happen. You will still be my wife. You're horrified, I don't want to be with Sofi. I love you." Hanan then wants to hug Kiran again, but Kiran dodges.
Hanan accidentally saw a cat doll that was still wrapped in a paperbag. He recognized that the doll was exactly the same one that Calista had brought. "Sandy... What did Sandy say to you last night?" tanya Hanan. "Ga has something to do with him" Kiran said sternly.
"I warn you Kiran, never believe any words from her" Hanan said. "He's not who you think he is" Kiran said. "You've been seduced by him" Hanan said again and picked up the doll. "I'll tell you, Sandy's an asshole" Hanan said loudly. "I want to rest, Mas." said Kiran.
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