The Wife Who Escaped
Last Farewell

Kirana and Reynand get off the taxi together.

After walking some distance from the main road and entering an alley, Kirana saw Michelle's house not far from it.

Reynand arrived in front of the house and looked around the outside of the building and its surroundings.

Not only is the building old, the alleys are narrow and there are almost no street lights so it looks dangerous.

My desire to bring Kirana from here as soon as possible deepens.

Kirana and Reynand entered the building and headed to the second floor.

As soon as they rang the doorbell, they heard running footsteps. It was Michelle who warmly opened the front door.

“Kirana!”

As soon as Michelle saw Kirana, she immediately hugged her.

“Yesterday when I got home, your room was all cleaned up and only the baggage bags were there. Do you know how worried I am for thinking I won't see you again……………." Michelle said with tears in her eyes.

Kirana also hugged him back with tears in her eyes.

"I'm sorry. I didn't tell you before..."

"No. It's okay because I've seen you now."Michelle said after wiping her tears.

“I've heard your story from Mark. What the hell's been going on?"

Michelle glanced towards Reynand who was standing behind Kirana.

“Are you going to stay with that person again?”

“Ah. That's how it happened."

“But Kirana, didn't you come because you didn't want to stay with that man?”

Michelle looked at Reynand from top to bottom with suspicious eyes. Since she didn't know Reynand, she thought she might be worried, so Kirana immediately explained.

"Ah... He only knew little and was less able to express his emotions, but he was not a bad person. Don't worry."

"Hearing it makes me even more worried… … … …"

Michelle looked at Reynand with eyes she could not believe at all.

Their eyes met each other, he took out a business card from his suit and handed it to him.

"Hello. Are you Michelle?"

"Aah.... Aye"

“I will officially introduce myself again. My name is Reynand, I am husband Kirana.”

Reynand said to Michelle, who was staring at the business card she gave him.

“I've heard a lot about you from Kirana. Thank you for taking care of him all this time.”

"......"

"I also admit that I have shortcomings in many ways as a husband. I will do my best to prevent Kirana from being unhappy in the future, so you don't have to worry."

Michelle looks a little relieved by Reynand's confident and sincere appearance.

Then, as she looked closer at Reynand's face again, she realized that there was nothing missing on her facial features or the shape of her head.

I know he's handsome, but he has an appearance and aura that makes me admire him every time I see him.

He said the handsome guy was worth his looks... … … … …

Now I'm starting to dislike Reynand's perfect look. It was a face that would not be left to women. I was worried that my appearance would be exhausting if I lived with such a man.

While Michelle was still unable to let Reynand go, Kirana recognized where she stood in front of the front door and told her.

“Kak, let's go inside and talk about the rest.”

***

Four people were sitting opposite each other on a table covered in checkered tablecloths.

Across Kirana and Reynand who were sitting next to each other, there was Michelle and Mark with serious expressions.

Michelle who heard everything that had happened and her future plans from Kirana, nodded and said.

“So it happened..... When will you return to Indonesia?"

“Reynand has been gone too long. And he should return as soon as possible. So, I'm planning on leaving by plane tonight.”

“HAA.. That fast?"

Michelle continued to speak with a sad expression.

“Can't you stay any longer? Too bad we parted so soon.”

“I'm sorry. I also want to stay longer..”.

Kirana glanced at Reynand. Reynand seems like he doesn't want to be able to play here for even a day.

Reynand lowered her head to Michelle and said.

“Thanks for taking good care of Kirana all this time.”

Then he took something out of his suit and handed it to Michelle.

Michelle looked at him as if asking what this was.

"It's a small gift, and I gave it as a thank you. Accept it rather than reject it." Reynand.

What Reynand handed over was an envelope containing several checks.

Michelle immediately shook her head and returned the envelope.

"NO. I haven't done anything good to you, so why should I accept something like this? And I don't live with Kirana in hopes of this.”

Michelle spoke with confidence.

“I really like Kirana, so I stay with her.”

"......"

“Different from others..the more I see her, she is getting sweeter and more beautiful..

Mina's eyes distorted as she looked at the face

“But I never thought he would leave so soon..”.

Thinking of leaving Kirana, Michelle could not continue her words and shed tears.

Seeing that scene, Kirana also shed tears.

“Why are you crying again?"

"sorry. I should have let you off with a smile............... But I kept crying... … … … … "

While the two shared tears and comforted each other, Reynand's gaze was directed at Mark who was sitting next to Michelle.

While listening to Kirana's story, Mark just sat there without saying a word.

His frozen face seemed to have no idea what expression to show. He looked angry, sad, and lethargic. Just like Reynand's appearance when Kirana disappeared.

***

Reynand and the driver put Kirana's luggage in the trunk. And Kirana gave her last greetings to Mark and Michelle who drove them away.

Kirana looked at the two and said.

"I'll go now. take care of your health.”

“OK. Don't worry about us, you take care of your health too ."

"In the meantime, thank you for helping me and treating me well like a family.......... ....thank you very much."

Tears finally came out again from Kirana's eyes as she lowered her head.

No matter how many times I thanked Michelle and Mark, it wasn't enough. I have nowhere to go and no one.

They were the ones who accepted me unconditionally, and they endlessly gave me kindness that I had never felt to anyone else.

Seeing Kirana cry, Michelle cried and cried again.

“Kirana....You must live happily.”

Michelle said after hugging Kirana tightly.

“To be honest, I'm still worried because he's so handsome that maybe he will.... but…?

Michelle let go of Kirana and looked at her face.

“I believe in your choice. You will definitely be happy.”

"......."

“If that person gets you into trouble, just call me. Back then, I really wouldn't have left you alone."

Kirana laughed out loud seeing Michelle make a serious threat.

"Well, I'll call you if that happens."

“I will miss you so much. It's far away, but make sure to come here."

“Yaa.. I will definitely be back.”

Michelle who was exchanging friendly greetings, turned her head. Then he spoke to Mark, who was standing behind him.

“Mark, why didn't you say anything?”

"....."

Mark hasn't said a word so far. Although confused by her appearance, Kirana approached Mark first and spoke.

"Thank you very much."

Mark is a quiet yet kind person. And because we have similar areas of interest, we often have conversations.

He lent me the art books I needed to learn, and also taught me a lot about guiding.

“I hope you are always healthy and achieve everything you want.”

Kirana really wants him to do well and be happy. Mark finally opened his mouth, and looked at Kirana sincere eyes .

"Yes you too... take care of yourself.”

“Then I'll go.”

Kirana lowered her head again towards the two people and ran towards the taxi.

Reynand, who was standing in front of the taxi, opened the door and Kirana got into the car. Reynand also got into the car and the taxi started moving slowly.

The driver, who was deflecting his car through an alley into the main road, looked into the rearview mirror and said one word.

“Do you think someone is following?”

Reynand understood what the driver was saying and looked into the rearview mirror.

Kirana who realized the atmosphere was strange, followed her gaze and looked into the rearview mirror.

In the rearview mirror, he sees Mark running towards a taxi.

"Wait a minute! Please stop the car for a minute!"

The driver stepped on the brake due to Kirana's scream. Kirana quickly opened the window with a surprised look on her face.

Through the car window, he sees Mark running and stops nearby. Mark took a deep breath.

Kirana looked at him with wide eyes.

"Mark. What's up..."

“You should be happy.”

Mark looked at Kirana with sad yet powerful eyes. And, still holding his breath, he continued speaking.

“Never live your life influenced by anyone, but live your life by doing what you want to do.”

"....."

“Life that makes you happy, not for others.”

Kirana's eyes trembled violently and then became wet hearing Mark's sincere words.

He looked at Reynand once and then spoke to Kirana.

"If that guy bothers you again, call me anytime."

"......"

"At that time, I... I'll hide you in a place no one can ever find.”

Kirana closed her teary eyes and smiled.

"Yes...Alright."

Mark's eyes turned red when he saw that smile. He took something out of his Jacket pocket and handed it to Kirana. And then he said his last good-bye.

"Please be good. And live happily."

“You too.”

Mark with Kirana's smile in his eyes, took a step back. And waved his hand.

Kirana also waved at him, and the car slowly started moving again.

Mark's figure, reflected in the rearview mirror, was looking at the car moving away.

Seeing that, somehow Kirana's nose felt cold.

Reynand who was paying attention to the entire situation, muttered softly.

“She says goodbye noisily.”

He said while looking down at what Kirana was holding in her hand.

"What's that?"

Kirana also looked at the thing in her hand as if curious.

What Mark gave her was a sketch paper folded twice. Kirana slowly unfolded the paper.

Kirana's eyes widened slightly as she opened all the papers.