As Strong as the Mentari, as Soft as the Moon

Episodes 15. Mr. Darius...

Eight o'clock, five minutes. I'm sure it's night. This was also echoed by Luna who has now made peace with me. Because I am a special girl, so maghdalena mami who can make millions of rupiah overnight then I also get the privilege. Whatever my wish is, it will be fulfilled except for the desire to leave the place. I never took advantage of that right. One request that I thought was strange, making things up and becoming their laughingstock was when I asked for a prayer mat and prayer mat. But again, instead of a special girl, Maghdalena's mom approved my request.

Eight o'clock is ten minutes. I am especially in the Isya prayer. After four rakaat I sat back down. Begging for all His help in my life. For a long time I raised both hands and extended a prayer that seemed never to end. My tears are in my prayers tonight. Hope this gets real as soon as possible. So hope.

*life is not a destination, but a Journey, so enjoy it

LIFE is Worship, fulfill it.

LIFE is a Challenge, face it

LIFE is a gift, accept it

LIFE is a Match, win it

LIFE is a Task, get it done

LIFE is an Idea, reach it

LIFE is a Mystery, open it

LIFE is an Opportunity, take it

LIFE is a promise, fulfill it

LIFE is Beauty, Thank God

LIFE is a Puzzle, solve it

Eight o'clock is thirty minutes. I tidied up my face and the prayer mat I just had to wear. "Astaghfirullah.." I said half a shout when I found the figure of the man whom Maghdalena mami called as lord Darius. He looks at me cynically. "What did you get from your worship?" tanyakanya. I'm quiet not shaking. I hold the mukena and the prayer tightly. "If God existed, maybe I wouldn't be like this. If God exists, maybe you're not here. Call your God to be safe from me tonight" he said as he approached me. The pace is getting faster. His hands were trying to reach my body. His eyes looked at me as if they wanted to devour me. As much as I could, I tried to avoid his ambush. But on one occasion he managed to get me. My body is drawn to the lips of the bed. I keep thrashing. But again he managed to hold me and sit me on his lap. "Let it be like this for a moment" he said, clutching me tightly while resting his head on my back. "Just this time I felt the warmth" he said again. I listen to his words. Every problem has a reason. And so did this Lord Darius.

"Female bitch....!" a woman shouted while hitting me in the face. "What are you doing, Sonia..!" said Mr. Darius as he pulled the woman's arm. Once again he managed to kick me even in the grip of Mr. Darius. I sat in pain. There was blood flowing from the corner of my lips. I cried until Luna came to hold me. So did ma'am Maghdalena. "This is how women like us, Fara" said the qmami. "Why is it easy, mommy? You're off guard...!" said Mr. Darius grimly. "I'm sorry, sir." said Maghdalena. "I will bring Fara from this place" said master Darius suddenly. "But sir.." said Maghdalena's mother stopped as Darius' burly hand gripped her face. "But you say." said lord Darius rounding his eyes that shuddered anyone who saw him. "Well, sir.." said Maghdalena with a wry face.

Twelve o'clock, thirty minutes. My steps were overwhelmed as I followed in the footsteps of Mr. Darius. Then he grasped and pulled my hand so that my steps were in harmony with him. I really don't understand what all these actions mean. "Get in." he said, pushing my body slightly into the car. "I want to go home" I said softly as I sobbed back. "Sad, it's so good to be home. Tens of millions I bought you. So you're mine. Whatever I do is legitimate" he said, clutching my arm. I nodded and shifted my seat slightly away from him. Meanwhile, the car also sped down the road that looked wet with rain. And my eyes looked back at the raindrop that was stuck to the car window. My mind was glaring at the figure I had chosen two months ago. The person I love and miss right now. "Sister Mirza." I said softly while removing the clear spot that was wetting my face. "Who is Mirza?" said Mr. Darius. Again his hand gripped my arm. Next to him pulled my head. I was strangled and crying hysterically. "I told you you were mine. Don't think about other men. Listen...!" he said again, pushing my body until my head hit the car door. I was sobbing, but this time as hard as I could hold it.

At one in the morning. I followed Mr. Darius's quick steps into a spacious room with a sofa in the corner. "Sit down." he said a little slowly while pointing at the lips of the mattress. I doubtfully obey him. "Is this sick?" he said while sitting next to me. And he carefully examined and treated every wound I had. Honestly, I was surprised and confused by the change in attitude of Mr. Darius. Sometimes rough sometimes soft. And yet, he remains a threat to me. I have to get out of this place. And the first thing I have to do is gain her trust. "Rest." he said just before it passed.

Two o'clock past fifteen minutes. I'mawakened. There was a commotion on the ground floor. I immediately saw the source of the commotion. "What's wrong?" ask a house assistant. "Mr Darius fell. And unconscious" he said. I saw a lot of blood on the floor. "Can the madam accompany the master in the hospital?" he said again, looking at me. "It's an opportunity to get out of this house" my inner self. "alright. Of course you can. For a moment I get ready first." I said as I passed into the room.

I almost cheered for this chance. Immediately I changed my clothes and headed straight to the courtyard where Mr. Darius was. Driving under the rain that has not ended until arriving at a hospital right in the IGD room. Along with Mr. Wibowo, the head housekeeper, I accompanied Mr. Darius. Even so my heart and mind are looking for an opportunity to leave as soon as possible. Nevertheless, in my heart there was a storm raging over the success of my plan. What more should I do after I managed to escape later. Where am I supposed to go? I have no money either. A moment later, I stick to your decision to leave. About it later will be thought about. The most important thing is that I escaped the grip of Mr. Darius.

Until I was on an occasion, where Mr. Wibowo was completing administrative costs and there was no accompanying Bodyguard then I began to step foot. And the darkness of the night will certainly benefit me. This heart beat great as I began my plan. With god-level vigilance finally one door has been successfully passed. There are two more doors. My steps were getting faster down the hospital hallway to the second door. Phew..want I cheered when I got through the second door. I paused for a moment trying to reconcile my heart beat that seemed to run around. A moment later after I felt enough, I set foot back to the last door. "Lost a few more steps." I said inwardly as I kept trying to hide my face. My heart was pounding again when I saw the door at the end of the hallway that I was passing through right now. Phew.kebali I almost jumped in joy when I got through it. I inhaled a deep breath of air filling the entire cavity of my chest. I stepped out of the hospital area. Suddenly I stopped my steps. I'm speechless. There was a strange feeling that engulfed the heart. "Fara, after all, the man has taken you out of the abominable place. Didn't you fuck with him who's weak. Another opportunity will surely come again" whispered my heart which had managed to worry me. "Oh Allah.." I said softly. "Ah, care very much" I said again. But back on my humanitarian side I refused to do that. "Ah.." I said annoyedly while patting my face. "What's the lady doing?" ask Mr. Wibowo who surprised me. "Am. drink. Yeah, I want to buy a drink. But forget that I did not bring money" I said while reconciling my heartbeat that had run back. "Ah, madam is there. I already bought it. Let's accompany Mr. Darius again" said Mr. Wibowo as he accompanied my steps. "Goodbye third door, second door and first door." I said every time I passed the doors.

Four o'clock in three minutes. There was a coughing sound from inside the room that made me and Wibowo spur a step closer to the bed where Mr. Darius was coughing. I grabbed a glass of water and gave it to him. "I thought I had run away" he said as he took a drink from my hand. I just smiled wryly at her words just now. "Where's your hand?" said. He grabbed my hand as I stretched it out. Put it on his chest while he held it tightly. His eyes were closed again. I became confused for him and suddenly my eyes looked at Mr. Wibowo who looked smiling while raising both shoulders. "I'll go home first, ma'am, I'll take master's supplies. What's the madam?"said Mr. Wibowo. "Buy it, sir, tell Nadia. Don't forget to bring me the mukena and the prayer mat" said Mr. Darius lirih while keeping his eyes closed. "Well, sir." said Mr. Wibowo just before passing by.

Five o'clock in the morning ten minutes. When the day was not yet light, I squirm and woke up. I felt a caress in my head and immediately opened my eyes. It turns out I fell asleep by laying my head on the lip of the bed. "Wake up...?" said Mr. Darius. I gasped and immediately got a little away from him. Shortly afterwards, Mr. Wibowo came with some equipment from Mr. Darius and Mukena for me. Seeing that I immediately grabbed the mukena and prayer mats and prepared for dawn prayers. When I was ready, I just finished the morning prayer. My two raka'at were so solemn in the tuma'ninah movement. Don't forget I've put my hands together for all my livelihood. I longed in my long prayer. "Give me yes, Robb. Vulcanize....Aamiin" I said ending the prayer.

At seven o'clock exactly. Breakfast menu is available. And I intended to give one mouthful to master Darius when suddenly the door of the room opened violently. "I got word you're sick. Because I want to see you. Who knows if it is lifeless, I will prepare a bouquet of flowers" said the beautiful woman as she stepped closer to master Darius. As I recall, she was the woman who hit me in the curse place. Then he looked at me cynically. "This bitch you stink too? Cih...dirty woman!" he said as he poured the glass of drink he had brought to my head. I gasped because the drink was a little hot. "Enough....! We no longer have any relationship. But you still bother me. Before your patience runs out I ask you to leave immediately and never bother me again" said Mr. Darius. "Sorry madam, please leave. You've disrupted the comfort of our patients" said one security officer and another. "You coward, sir Darius....!" said the woman as she passed. "I want to go home." I said in between my sobs. "You can go home. But I'm asking you to stay for a while so I can take care of everything" he said. "Really...?" I said as I continued to sob. "Yes. Come here." he said again softly as if he had no more energy. I approached him as he requested.

Seven o'clock past thirty minutes. "Don't go first. Don't leave me. With you I am calm" he said, munching on the breakfast menu I had just fed him. I just kept quiet trying to say every word. "Please promise." he said again. Promise me you won't run away from me before I'm ready to let you go" he said.

Degs....