The Roof You Promised
Part 9 - Meet Again
It has been two months since Aurorae resigned from the company. Since then, Herjuno has lost track of him. Cellphone's dead. Social media is silent.
“Stop thinking about it. I'm sick of seeing a face like that. “ Megumi slams an ashtray in front of Herjuno. It's annoying to see her husband smoking while daydreaming, with the remaining cigarette ash splattered.
“Do not see.”
“Then go, if you are still at home, I will not want to have to keep looking at your face.”
Herjuno. Passing Megumi without poking her.
“If you love him so much , why don't you just find him to the end of the world.” Megumi yells.
Herjuno stopped his steps.
“Should?” answer without looking.
“You are really outrageous Mas. After what you did I'm still here, living this sickening life as your wife. Take care of your needs, take care of your son. At least appreciate me, don't show your lost face.”
“True, you took care of my son. If we get divorced, will you let Haidar be with me?”. Herjuno turned around, looking at Megumi sharply.
“Don't dream.”
“Because of that, I will not divorce you.”
“What?”
“Tetaplah. Live your sickening life as my wife.”
“Only because of Haidar? Isn't there a little bit of your love left for me?”
“No.”
Herjuno turned back. Letting Megumi smash to the floor, crying over their conversation.
**
Herjuno stared straight at the House that a few months ago lived Aurorae with his father. Now the house is empty, with banners on sale and a phone number. Every morning Herjuno always stopped here after taking Haidar to Kindergarten. He would sit in his car for a while, looking straight at the house and hoping that someone might come in to see a clue as to where Aurorae was moving. And this morning, it seemed like he was lucky, there was a young man and a middle-aged man who were seen walking into the main gate.
“Mas , Sorry.” Herjuno stopped the young man's steps. The young man looked.
“I'm sorry, the previous owner of this house is my acquaintance. If I may know , where do they move?” Herjuno asked his question before the young man could answer.
“Ah, means Mr Gumilar?”
“Betul.”
“I don't know Mas.”
“Where did you meet Mr Gumilar when buying this house? I'm sorry, it's just that the phone number does not belong to Mr. Gumilar or his daughter, Aurorae.” Herjuno pointed to the phone number listed on the banner.
“Ah , that's my phone number Mas. Coincidentally I was authorized to sell this house.”
“Really? Please tell me where they moved.”
“I don't even know and have never met Mr. Gumilar, Mas. So sorry I can't tell you anything.”
“You were authorized to sell this house but never met with Mr Gumilar?”
“Ah , I received power from Mr. Farhan. Coincidentally Pak Farhan who is believed to sell this house.”
Deg. Herjuno. Farhan's? Powerful to sell Aurorae's father's house? Is that how close their relationship is?
Herjuno resigned after making sure he could not get any information from the young man.
His face is unreadable. Upset, disappointed, hurt.
**
“This is the first semester sales report of the year. As for the summary of promotional plans next week is still being evaluated by Mba Dea and Tita” Farhan put a stack of files on Herjuno's desk.
Herjuno nodded, opening the first page of the file in front of him.
“Then, I'm sorry. “ Farhan turned.
“Farhan”
Farhan twisted his body.
“Iya Sir?”
“What Aurorae contact you?”
“Not”
“Where did he move?”
“I don't know.”
“Did he ask you to keep his whereabouts a secret?”
Farhan looked at Herjuno's eyes.
“No need to glare so, you are very sensitive. I just want to know where he lives now. There's something we should talk about.”
“Ask directly to Aurorae. If he wants, he will definitely tell you.”
Farhan turned his body. And step out immediately.
“That means he doesn't want you to know.” Answer without looking.
“What? Cih, you started acting only because Mr. Gumilar entrusted the sale of his house to you.” Herjuno got up from his seat. Start to get upset.
“Stop messing with Aurorae's life. Look for new prey , lest you be lonely.”
Farhan accelerated his steps out. Close the door violently.
**
“Rae.. Come.” Gumilar yelled out to his daughter who was watering plants in their yard.
Aurorae turned her head, then immediately approached her father.
“Mandilah.. afterwards meet Dad in the living room. Dad wants to talk.”
“What's the Dad? “
“Go first, we just talked.”
“Wah Rae goosebumps.” She rubbed her wet hands into the knee-length dress she was wearing.
“Why?”
“Daddy is scary if you want to talk seriously.” Aurorae chuckled as she passed into the house.
**
Aurorae. His gaze fell on the man who was sitting opposite Gumilar on the sofa of their living room.
Minimalist house on the outskirts of the city, which they have occupied for almost four months.
“Don't just stand there , come here.” The sound of Gumilar spread the reverie of Aurorae.
“Herjuno wants to see you.” He added, when Aurorae was right in front of him.
“Rae , sit down.” Herjuno open the sound.
“What do you need to come here?”
“Rae.. let's talk calmly. “
“About what?”
“Sit.”
“No.”
“Sit Rae , so we can talk.”
“Speak, my ears will remain here even if I stand.”
Herjuno exhaled slowly.
“Rae , speak calmly. If you want to end , end it well. So that nothing remains.” Gumilar.
“Dad, Rae didn't feel there was still anything left. We're over even before Rae says it all to Dad.”
“Then tell him one more time. So that he can really let you go. Say it clearly, without crying, without anger. Make sure he understands that you are okay even if he is not with you.”
Herjuno's heart was racing. He knew, Gumilar harbored a great pity on him.
“Pak Juno.. this time let's really end it all. I no longer want to have any relationship with you, even if it's just friendship. Stop interrupting , your presence makes us uncomfortable.” Aurorae said calmly, without pounding without shaking.
“Nak Juno heard it himself? Is that enough?”
Herjuno stared at Gumilar for a while then turned to look at Aurorae.
“If it's finished, I'm sorry. Let's live each other's lives happier.” Aurorae turned around, before Herjuno could say anything.
“Rae.. let's get married.” The sentence he had been holding since earlier, finally escaped as well.
Aurorae looked at him sharply.
“Are you out of your mind?”
“I love you Rae.”
“You really want to ruin my life, Herjuno.”
“I'll divorce Megumi.”
“Shut your mouth, Herjuno Ardhi. Go , before I completely lost my mind.”
“Let's marry Rae , Your father gives permission as long as you agree.”
Aurorae looked at Gumilar. There was no look of surprise on Herjuno's face. Whatisthis? Does his father know all this. Did his father really accept all this. His father was not angry. This married man came to propose his only daughter. Shouldn't he be angry?
“Dad.”
“Speak you both. Finish this time too.” Gumilar moved from his seat.
“Remember Herjuno, as I said , if Aurorae refuses , go. Never show your face in front of her again. But If Aurorae accepts you, do it right.” He said before actually leaving the living room of his house.
**