100 Days of Being a Widow

Section 33 The Fatamorgana

The Lestari Peace House holds memories that are so painful for Rania. I don't want him to set foot here anymore. Want to throw away the memory of the bitterness of living in a household with Dani. Forgetting the fact that he was never accepted as a son-in-law by his mother-in-law. He even lost his identity in this house. She even lost her dream of becoming a mother of two sons whom she loved very much.

From outside the white fence reads Block C No 6. He could still feel the aura emanating from the rest of his memories with the two children. Little Azka Place swings often spend time with her to tell stories. There is also a fish pond where Azka and Zidan play fishing.

But now, the house is covered in dust. Dust that covered her memories with her husband and children. The house is left behind by Dani, who may have deliberately removed the trail so that Rania can no longer meet Zidan. Ah.. really do not enter in logic, Dani could obey his ego and could ignore the psychological Zidan. Despite never seeing Zidan, Rania is able to feel how depressed Zidan's life is. How Zidan needs his affection.

Rania was silent for a moment. Think about the steps he will take to find his son. He tried to contact his sister Bimo, but the results were nil. Bimo doesn't bully.

Rania is back ordering online. He's headed to Lisna's house, Dani's sister. In front of the gate there are two children Lisna, Aila and Birna who are playing. He was hoping to find Zidan there.

"Park..."

"Auntie Rania..."

"Would you come here?!"

A discordant voice appeared from behind. Rania. There Lisna was standing there.

"Lissna. I'm looking for Zidan's whereabouts"

"You just searched? from yesterday where have you been?!"

Lisna's murky voice shocked Rania. How could Lisna think of him as leaving the children.

"Lisna, I want to take the kids. But always got in Dani and mom's way"

"Mba, you don't blame mom. Mom is old. So have a thought about your household!"

Clearly Lisna's speech assumes that Rania has come out of the house and abandoned the children. The reality that is reversed.

Rania failed to meet hope. Lisna's remarks became proof that people would easily consider her abandoning a child, just because the children were not in Rania's care. And that's what Dani is like. Good at turning facts.

Rania went back to the pavilion when it started in the afternoon. He plans to find Zidan through Dani's co-workers.

Azka looks disappointed when she sees Rania coming home without Zidan. So feeling guilty Azka to Zidan for not being able to take her to see mom. Azka became very agitated. He did not sleep even though Rania accompanied him.

"mama..."

"Yes baby..."

"Why did you come home without Zidan?"

"Mama's been trying to get to papa's house, son. But there's no. Mama's also looking into Aunt Lisna's house isn't there either. Mama promised tomorrow she'd go look for Om Bimo's house, son..."

Rania tried to calm Azka down. He kisses Azka's forehead and hugs her. Azka also slept in her sleep.

That night, Rania attempts to browse Dani's family's Instagram. Although Dani has unfollowed Rania's account and accounts in privacy, Rania is not out of her mind. Digital tracks will be tracked. Rania starts tracking Bimo's Instagram. But nil, Bimo rarely update status, belonging to Lisna was the same. However, Rania managed to see that I belonged to Dani's company run by Bayu, her assistant. Rania's search was on Bayu's Instagram account, and..one week ago Bayu posted a luxury house in the Bogor area with the caption "new all over the boss", which Rania suspected the word "boss" aimed at Dani.

Rania opened Google Earth and compared the similarity of photos on Instagram with data stored on google earth.

"Yes..sure!" rania Gumam.

He also asked one of his friends to take Rania to the place where he meant. A magnificent Cluster in the Bogor area. His place was inside the city so he had no trouble finding the location point.

"mba Rania, sure this is her house...?"

Said Yanto, the person who drove Rania to find Dani's address.

"It looks like yes sir. The street view is the same. cluster is also the same. Just ask the same guy Dani's house"

Reply Rania steady.

Rania nodded steadily. This residential cluster is so luxurious, so to ask the name of residents in each house was not an easy matter. Moreover, each other does not necessarily know each other in this housing. Dani is also a new resident.

Rania almost gave up. For almost four hours he asked each house about a new resident named Dani. No one knows him. Until a black Lexus car passed in front of him and stopped at a house with a very beautiful bone white paint. And it's true...

"Mas Dani's...."

Rania's heart was beating rapidly. His feelings are uncertain.

Rania ran over to Dani's car before the gate closed automatically.

"Rania what are you doing here?!"

"I want to see Zidan, mas"

"You have Azka, now you want to take Zidan too, are you able to provide for them, Rania?!"

"i'm sure I can afford it. Let me take care of them"

Rania tried to speak softly. Trying to convince Dani that Rania is a mother figure who is able to take care of her children.

"Rania listen to me. You won't get rights to children. You live at the mercy of the Latifa family, and that is no guarantee of life!"

Dani's words are like a sword that draws out the heart.

"No Dani! I work professionally, not begging as you think!, I can prove it!"

Rania's tone began to rise. He felt Dani was too scornful and did not appreciate it.

"Rania please go and don't bother me!"

"No mas. I'm gonna go get my son. I'm sure Zidan is inside!"

"Fuck Rania to your liking. I'm not gonna let you into my house".

A commotion also occurred. The door of the house opened. Zidan ran to embrace Rania. Trying to protect her mother. Hugging Rania, trying to follow the rhythm of Rania's body. Trying to run. But Zidan's body was too small to be slammed. Zidan's head hit the iron fence.

Fights ended. All focused on Zidan.

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Rania takes Zidan to the hospital with Dani. Like a father and mother together for a child.

In the treatment room Rania faithfully awaits Zidan. Wish Zidan could take him home. But the wound on Zidan's head requires observation. So he had to be hospitalized.

That night, Dani decides to accompany Rania. Despite living together, stiffness persists between them. Dani went back and forth in the room. Until he came out for a while.

"Eat..."

Rania, who accidentally fell asleep next to Zidan's bed, wakes up. There was a packet of fried rice on a small table that was ready to eat. Dani still remembers Rania's favorite menu, fried rice with omelet. A cup of warm milk coffee is also available there.

Rania stunned. He glanced at Dani. Dani is giving the same look.

"eat.you haven't eaten since lunch"

Then Dani just passed by.

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