The Tears of Shafira
CHAPTER 40
“You should be grateful, Dear Mr. Erick, because Shafira, your wife, did not file a lawsuit against the passing of her parents. And, he also did not complain about the KDRT you did to him. He just wants a divorce with you, so, don't complicate matters!” the message Essan wrote to Erick.
At the same time a taxi picks up Shafira and takes her away from home, which once gave her the status of a wife.
Erick stared at the departure of the car that took his wife away, blankly. While in his hand there is a mobile phone that is still on, and displays a message to him. He read the message over and over again as if to convince himself that, what he was facing was not just a dream.
He has released an angelic hearted woman away.
“Yes, I was wrong ... I should have defended Shafira instead of Wulan, because Shafira Lah who had released me from prison, indirectly, forgive me Shafira .. forgive me mother and father-in-law .. forgive me God ... who does not know this self!” erick said while pulling his own hair.
He sat on the floor with tears still flowing. Regret is useless.
While Wulan reluctantly approached her husband and only dared to look at him from behind the window. He was afraid, if he approached at that time, then Erick would be more angry with him. So, he let it go on for quite a while, until Erick got off the floor and headed for his room to rest.
He knew that the sadness was exhausting.
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That night, Essan and his wife Mariana— were holding the sixth anniversary of their marriage. Ardan was present at the small party, along with all of his close friends, who numbered about 20. No one wears formal clothing. The invited guests dress casually, as they create a garden theme to enliven it. But still impressed with luxury.
Ardan looked to his left right in surprise, not seeing Riyan among them. The man was like a fragile wind, no longer knowing where else to ask about Shafira, other than Riyan.
The girl is like disappearing into a cloud or a forest. It had been more than five months since the last time they met in the hospital, when she miscarried first. Then, for the past month Riyan also disappeared without news, even though it was from the man that Ardan got information about Shafira.
“Who are you looking for?” essan asked as he sipped his coffee. All the other friends were playing torpets and pinata.
“Didn't you invite Riyan?”
“I of course invited him, by phone, by message, also through the news in group, like other friends, but only he who did not respond, it's been a month since the number was inactive!”
“Oh, so not only did I feel that, his social media was already like a haunted house, he never uploaded anything!”
“Already, don't look for him there are still many other friends I also have!”
“not so! I'm just looking for information on Shafira!”
“Oh, dia! I haven't met since his last hearing at that time either, it's a pity that you didn't attend ... It was fortunate that Riyan was with her, she who had already strengthened her!”
Ardqn knows all the details about Shafira's struggles as well as the story of her divorce trial, through Riyan. During those three months, he focused on his company. However, now the problem in his company was already resolved. It was time for him to try to find Shafira, but he could not find her. Including Riyan, his best friend who is closest to the woman also disappeared.
“What did he say to you, Essan?”
“She just said what she would do, for a while she would stay at her parents' house, and maybe she would seclude herself to calm down. Divorce was not easy for him even if that was what he wanted. After that, then he composed his future again!”
“Oh, it's worth the number can not be contacted, maybe this is one way to isolate yourself!”
“What?” Ardan asked back.
“If in my opinion, it means that she does not rely on you, the proof after divorce from her husband, she does not come to you, then cries as much in your arms, does not it?”
Ardan silently thought about Essan's true words. Initially he hoped that if Shafira was sad, then he would be the focus. However, it turns out that the last message Shafira sent to him, was like a gesture.
“Ardan, I'm sorry to bother you so much and thank you for everything you've done for me, maybe I'll go far and I don't want to trouble you anymore, may we meet when all is well. We're friends forever!”
That was the last time Shafira wrote before her phone number could not be reached. Initially, Ardan was confused by the intent of this message, so he wanted to talk directly to him. However, Essan had already given him that enlightenment, it meant that Shafira did not need him.
He smiled at himself. As a man who is not dominant in feelings, he begins to think quickly. It was time for him to change his mind about Sapphira. They are good friends, happy when their best friend is happy. Similarly to Shafira, he will be happy, if Shafira is also happy, that is enough.
“Ar, Ardan!” call Essan who sees Ardan pensive.
“Ya!”
“Don't despair! There are still many other women you can replace Shafira, my wife has new friends, do you want to meet her? She's a blue-eyed girl!”
“What is he now here?” asked Ardan who suddenly became enthusiastic.
“Ya, briefly ... I will introduce you to him!”
“Quick! I can't wait to dance!”
Essan introduces an exotic-skinned and blue-eyed girl to Ardan, they get along quickly. Both Mariana and Essan, feel happy with the closeness of their two best friends.
Essan deliberately made videos of his party events, including when Ardan danced with his new acquaintances. Then, he posted it on social media. At the same time, he saw the video uploaded by Riyan. The video shows a cool beach setting, while the mother and children play together there.
“May you be happy there, friend!” essan muttered as well as giving the same comment in the video that was just uploaded by Riyan.
After which, Essan hung up his phone and placed it on the table. Then, he caught up with Ardan on the dance floor and danced with his wife.
While on the beach Anyan, Riyan looked at the video he had just uploaded on his social media. For a long time he never filled his account with anything interesting.
He intends to make another video to record Zian and Zain's busy playing the sand castle. However, as he aimed his camera, he caught a shadow of a human in the distance. It brings the camera shot closer and increases the lens focus.
“Shafira?” he said while putting his phone near Renata. Then, he ran towards the direction where his eyes were only on him.
“Hai! Riyan! Where are you going?” renata shouted as he saw Riyan running away.
“Wait a minute, Mom! I'll take my diamonds!”
Riyan's words, made the middle-aged mother think hard, while continuing to pay attention to where her son ran to look for the diamond he meant.