You're Not a Figurant
[POV Alex] Ch 6 - Looking for Khansa

The words of Winda could not calm me down. "Are you sure of Vinda?!"

"I'll call the branch again to ask you this sir." Then Winda again called the Surabaya branch to make sure. A few moments later, Winda called me back.

"I've confirmed it sir. According to branch people Ms. Khansa will not marry Mr. Andre because they have broken up a while ago..."

"Are you sure they broke up?! Are you sure Khansa didn't marry him?!"

"Yes sir, I'm very sure." I could not immediately be relieved to hear the words of Vinda before I really knew where Khansa was.

"Then where is he? Have you asked him too?"

"According to the branch person, he went back to his hometown because it will be married by his parents sir."

Argh, my mind is deadlocked. Imagining Khansa getting married to someone else scares me. I can't stay quiet like this. I must find Khansa immediately!!

***

I called my mom and asked Aaron. When I found out Aaron was stable and his vital organs were working normally, I decided to stay in Indonesia for longer. I can rule out work, but I can't rule out Khansa. I need to find that woman!

That day I decided to go to Surabaya. As soon as my foot was in the city, I headed straight for Khansa's rented house. I thought I could find the woman there, but the results were nil. Khansa wasn't there.

Maybe Khansa really went back to her town. I decided to go to the city of J**** that day. There was no flight, so I decided to rent a car to the city.

I was in the car for half an hour when my mom called me. "Yes Ma?"

"Al... Al... You come quickly here... Al-your brother... Huuo..."

"What's wrong with him? Isn't she okay?"

"You're coming here quickly Al... Ma-mama's worried about you-maybe... Huuu..." Mama was crying again. I tried to persuade my mother, to calm her heart. Then I called the doctor who handled Aaron, asking for Aaron's true condition. It seems to be true what Mom said. Aaron's body had complications from the effects of the previous surgery. There was a lacki period that caused his brain to be depressed. His brain was swollen so inevitably had to do further surgery to open the cranium.

Again I have to choose. My heart wanted to find Khansa soon, but the responsibility brought me back to my family. I was so in a dilemma.

"Back to the airport."

"Sorry Sir?"

"Back to the airport. I didn't go to J*****."

"Then what about the payment, sir?"

"I'll pay you full."

"Well sir, I'll take you to the airport soon." The car turns around and returns to the airport. I can't find Khansa directly, but I can ask my friend for help. I called Dino.

"Ngguk Yes? You called for sure..."

"Din, get Khansa for me."

"meaning? Why look for Khansa? Isn't that woman in Surabaya?"

"He resigned. According to his friends he went home to J*****. Make sure he is really at home. And make sure he's really getting married."

"Married? Your khan is getting married? Ahahaha, mamp*s. So do not over time Nguk, hunted people really he..."

"Din, I'm serious. Please find her whereabouts. I have to go back to Singapore. Aaron has to do a follow-up operation." Maybe Dino could judge the desperate tone of my voice, so she was no longer joking. Dino undertakes to find Khansa for me.

***

I'm afraid Diana will go back down and shape her old self. But it turns out that woman is stronger than I thought. It seemed like the influence of the fetus in her stomach made her a stronger female figure than before. Only my mother remained fragile. He cried constantly thinking about Aaron's condition. For most of the day I accompanied him. Take care of your mama, because I'm afraid you'll do reckless things.

As soon as mom falls asleep, my mind goes back to Khansa. I wonder where that woman is? Why did it suddenly just disappear?

Two days after I asked Dino for help, the man called me. Dino said that Khansa was not at his home. His family did not even know that Khansa had resigned from her job. His family thought Khansa would remain in Surabaya. Dino asks for Khansa's mobile number, but her family gives her the old one. Dino had assured the family that the number was off, but the family remained adamant. It seems like the family doesn't trust Dino.

"Yes Din, once back in Indonesia, I will come to his own house. In the meantime, please find out his whereabouts through that rented person. If that man had been watching Khansa for a few years, he would know where Khansa is now. He hasn't given me a report in months. Please find that man for me."

A few days later, Dino gave me news. The boss of the venture was already in prison on charges of illegal business practices. The more business develops, causing client demand to be more diverse. One of them became a courier smuggling prohibited goods. Once he found out his boss was caught, his men immediately removed the trail of no exception people who stalked Khansa.

Feelings of despair exist. Now the only hope is only for the Khansa family. If Dino can't convince her, then only I can. And I can do that when I'm in Indonesia.

***

It didn't feel like it took nearly two months to get back into a headscarf splicing operation. Aaron's brain was no longer experiencing swelling so the doctor decided to do further surgery. The operation went smoothly so Aaron was transferred to the treatment room.

As soon as Aaron's condition stabilized, my mother started telling me to go back to Indonesia. Mama told me to take Diana, because she was worried about Diana's emotional state when she was constantly on Aaron's side.

Diana initially refused. He remains adamant about staying by Aaron's side. But after being persuaded, he finally accepted the idea of mama. Let's just say his return to Indonesia is a short vacation for him after months of taking care of Aaron.

Mama told me to always take Diana with me wherever I go. The responsibility of taking care of Diana was left to me, in lieu of Aaron's helplessness in fulfilling his role as a future father. I agree with every word of my mother. Come to think of it, my mother's words have a point as well.

That afternoon we arrived in Jakarta. I immediately drove Diana to Aaron's house located in the Pondok Indah area. Diana has been living with Aaron. The woman threw away her pride and chose to live with the man she loved, even though their status was only fiancee.

"In, I'll go to my apartment first. I'll take some stuff."

"You still live in that apartment Al?"

"Yes. This afternoon I'm going to Jatim. There are some things I need to take care of. Which manager?"

"Oh, Susi's out of town. Maybe two more days just come home..."

"Anyone in this house?"

"Only a few helpers. Why the hell Al?"

"Where's your family?"

"Father on J*****, if mom is in Malang anyway. Mama's been at Grandma's house for a month. Why the hell Al?"

I stared at Diana. In plain sight the woman did look normal, but I know what her heart was as fragile as. I can't let Diana be with ART like this.

"In, get your stuff ready."

"Huh? Just nyampe Al. Where you going?"

"I'll take you to Malang."

***

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