You're Not a Figurant
[POV Alex] Ch 7 - Meet Khansaku

I took Diana to Malang. It is easier to let Diana be under the supervision of her family than with ART. At least the family understands the condition better.

"Al, where are you really going? Going to Surabaya?" Diana asked.

"No. I want to go to J*****."

"Wanna see Papa?"

"No. I have business to finish. I'll leave it with Mom first. If my business is done, we can go home together."

"Why do I feel like a burden to you? Finish all your business Al. I'm doing fine. There will be a mother next to me. Don't worry about me."

"You're my sister's future wife. You are also pregnant with her child, while my sister is in such a state. Anyway, you're my responsibility at." Mentioning Aaron made Diana's face back cloudy. I sighed, realizing the mistake I said. I pat Diana on the back, as a consolation.

We're on a plane right now. In a few tens of minutes we will land in the city of Malang. My plan, after escorting Diana I will go directly to the city of J*****. I'm going to meet Khansa's parents and tell her everything. I wish Khansa's parents could trust me and show Khansa her true whereabouts.

***

It was noon when we set foot in the city of Malang. Our arrival was well received. Even mama Diana looked very happy to see the condition of her son who seemed stable emotions.

"Al, are you sure you want to go to J****wearing that shirt?" Diana pointed at my clothes. I noticed my look.

"Why? Is something wrong?" my many.

"You're there on what kind of personal business? If for business is not strange, but if for personal affairs I think too strange." I looked at my appearance again. I was wearing formal clothes. Black suit with white shirt inside. I want to make a good impression on Khansa's parents. Is my appearance too formal?

"Do you really want to go directly to J*****? No rest yet?"

"The sooner this affair is finished, the better at it."

"You better rest an hour and two hours. Clean your body first Al. It won't be too late to get there either." Diana continued. "You can rest in the guest room. Clean your body first, or lay down first. After your fatigue is gone, you can leave again" said Diana. I think there's no harm in Diana's idea either. I'll clean my body. After a short break, I will leave for J*****.

As Diana suggested, I went into the guest room and started unpacking my suitcase. I took a shower and changed my formal dress to a t-shirt and shorts. After that I started sleeping. I plan to rest for an hour.

I looked at the ceiling of the room. My mind wanders to Khansa. Various events passed through my mind. I try to connect them one by one. After that night, Khansa left. The next morning he did not come to the office. Even Khansa chose to resign and disappeared without a trace. Did Khansa do it to avoid me? So sorry did she make love to me? Does he still hate me? Am I that tired? Disgustful? A man who doesn't deserve to be with her?

Thinking about it made my heart hurt. When it comes to Khansa, I'm still that weak. I am no longer a man with high self-confidence. I'm just a man who loves his woman too much.

Ting... Kegs... Ting... Kegs...

The sound of the house bell stopped my daydream. At first I ignored it, because I was sure the person in this house would open it. But after several rang and no home person said, I decided to get out of the room and took the initiative to open the gate.

Ting... Kegs... Ting... Kegs...

My body's riveted. My eyes are stunned. My grip feels dry. It was as if all the senses in my body were no longer functioning. I saw the woman I was looking for!! I saw Khansa before my eyes!!

"Kh-Khansa.." a choking shrill voice slid from my lips. I swallowed with difficulty. I stared at Khansa as a whole, from top to bottom, back to top again. It was as if my gaze wanted to swallow his existence whole. I was staring at something strange. There's something strange about Khansa's body. My gaze was immediately fixed on Khansa's stomach.

DEG

My heart seems to stop beating. Oxygen flow seems to be lost. I seem to have forgotten how to breathe. My brain seems to have forgotten how to think. This surprise really hit me. Makes me really surprised. Khansaku pregnant!! She is pregnant!!

I couldn't take my eyes off that belly. Want to make sure I'm not fantasizing. I want to print that memory deeply. Khansa crossed her arms, trying to hide her distended stomach from me. But late!! I've seen it all!!

"Who's coming Al?" diana's voice blew it all away. I disregarded it. My mind was too focused on Khansa, especially on her distended stomach. I don't know why I'm so sure that the fetus in her stomach is MINE!!

Imagining it made my body tremble. Streams of happy, euphoric, triumphant feelings hit me. This time there's no reason Khansa would reject me! I could have Khansa completely. Like not liking Khansa to have to accept me!

"Eh want to fall, catch Al!!" diana's voice and Khansa's overgrown body stopped me from daydreaming. As fast as lightning I caught Khansa's body and carried her into my arms.

I got you, baby...

***

I took Khansa to the guest room and laid her on the bed. I asked Diana to take eucalyptus oil and start massaging her arms.

I watched Khansa lying in front of me. I still can't believe he's in front of me. Many times I kissed her hands to make sure that she really existed. Khansa is real. I felt like I wanted to cry right then and there.

"Darling, where have you been? I'm looking for you like crazy..." I kissed his hands and forehead. I want to hug her tightly, bring her into my arms. How much I miss this woman. How I want this woman to be mine. How I want this woman to repay my love. My body trembled withstanding all the emotions that were engulfing.

My gaze turned to Khansa's stomach. Still not expecting, it was really unexpected that the events of that night would make Khansa pregnant. The mix of emotions came back to me. There are happy, haru, sad feelings mixed into one. Happy that Khansa is pregnant with my son. Khansa didn't try to throw it away. He's defending this fetus. But at the same time, the feeling of sadness also came.

"What because of him did you avoid me? Risking your job and disappearing from me? Did you hate me so much that you hid this pregnancy from me? Am I really unfit to be your partner? The father of your son? Until you do something like this?" I held onto Khansa's stomach and gently stroked her. While my right hand still kissed Khansa's hand.

"But baby... You must learn to accept me now. Because I'll never let you go again." It sounds selfish, but I can't take off Khansa anymore. I have to make this woman mine, no matter what.

I'm talking to myself. Putting the longing in the heart. Every now and then I kissed his forehead and hands while still rubbing eucalyptus oil on his arm. I don't care if the tears may have dripped from the corner of my eye. I'm just too happy to be able to find it back.

I was massaging Khansa's arm when I saw her eyelids start twitching. A few seconds later, the eyes began to open. His gaze immediately glued to me. Our eyes meet again. Look at each other in silence. As if he was missing. I would actually grab her into my arms before Diana's voice resuscitated me.

"Aware?"

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