As Strong as the Mentari, as Soft as the Moon

Episode 58's. Keanu

Four o'clock, fifteen minutes. Cafe and shop 'homedecor' is still crowded visited. Today is exactly the third month after the burning. Everything is going as usual. My gratitude is that the culprit has been arrested. Although the main player until now can not be known. Apparently the mastermind was an influential person or at least a person who had a lot of money and connections. Hopefully this time there is no aral blocking the pace of shops and cafes because both belong to the wishes of the crowd in which there is sweat and prayer of street children..

Four o'clock past twenty minutes. I was at the store office on the ground floor. Receive financial statements and *st*ock items from the store section. In addition, it also receives guests from several MSMEs in the micro business sector who are suppliers of goods in my store. Not infrequently I order certain items based on my design. And not infrequently also much liked by customers.

Five o'clock exactly. The clockwork tick on the wall resuscitated from my momentary daydream. I rubbed my face and leaned my head against the back of the chair. My mind wandered far away. Stopped for a moment on the occasion a month ago when I drew a letter from the religious court. Divorce deed. Finally, I have officially assumed a new status, namely widow. Life seems to change so quickly. A moment ago I was a girl, then became Mirza's mistress and now a widow. What wounds have I not felt in this life? I feel like I've all felt.

My eyes were still staring out through the glass window of the office. I saw Roy walking towards the office. Sometimes he greeted employees or customers he met. And his smile always adorned his face. It was inconceivable before that he would meet her again in a different situation. At this time my heart began to heal from the fear of him. Especially because of the changes he is showing now. He is more humble and humanist. And he is also handsome. (eng.ing..eng.). "Madam" she said as she opened the door and stood up smilingly looking at me. "Come in, brother.." I said that made him sigh because of the frills of the call I placed on him, that is, brother. "Cut your hair, brother. My hair is almost the same as Laila's" I said as she sat in front of me. He also laughed. "It's nice to be noticed this way" he said while playing with his hair. "N-o-r-a-k" I said as I laughed. "Yes, okay. I'll cut it off. But there is news that definitely makes the Madam happy" he said with a smile and looked at me. "Stop calls me madam, sister. I don't like it." I said, which made him smile, showing off his white teeth. "Alright, next time yes." he said again who continued to smile. "Em, Mr. Keanu is back" he said.

Deg.

I'm stunned. I don't know what was on my mind at the time. As I remember I just kept quiet and looked at Roy. It felt my heart beating violently and my soul rippling as its name was called Brother Roy. As if I couldn't believe it. And my daydream became faint as my phone shimmered. Roy also hinted with a smile. His hand held out my phone which I had not touched since. A row of numbers adorned my phone screen. Again his lips signaled a name. Keane. Really, Brother Keanu, I think. "Assalamu'alaikum.." I said opening the conversation a little hesitantly. "Sorry, I'm from the expedition. I want to deliver the package. Want to confirm the address" said a man on the other end of the phone. And it made me show an expression that made Roy laugh. "Sir pranking...!" I said then while giving him a few pinches on his arm. He complained and said forgiveness for the treatment. But what makes me no less upset is that he still laughs at me. And some of my punches were lodged in his arms. I was getting upset when he kept laughing until a voice stopped our behavior. The voice cleared as he stood in the doorway. Suddenly I turned my gaze to her figure in the doorway.

"Satria's sister." I said when I saw her. "You take care of him, I don't think it's like this" said Satria Ketus as she stared at Roy's brother. Reproved so, brother Roy immediately fell silent and corrected his founding attitude. Seems brother Roy sighed. "It's okay, Brother. We were just joking around a little to relieve the tension" I said with a smile and glanced at Satria. "How are you, ma'am...?" satria takzim. "My news has improved. Much better" I said as I sat in my chair. "Thank God...Em, I just want to convey this. From Mr Keanu" said Satria. His hand thrust out a medium-sized blue box with a pink ribbon on it. I stared at the blue box. Then I looked at the two men in turn. Both of them seemed to understand the cue from my gaze. And the two of them left me alone with a pink ribbon blue box lying on the table. My soul rippled as my hand touched it. Hey...what is this? i'm entangling.

"The...?" I said as I looked at the blue box. A blue dress folded neatly in a box. Complete with similar colored veils. Then I grabbed the dress and looked at her. "For what.." I said softly. I saw an envelope that was also blue lying at the bottom of the box. I held him for a moment while looking at him. I opened the envelope very carefully. I read every line of the sentence.

"Hi.my beautiful childhood wife. How are you doing? I'm sorry I didn't tell you when you cried. Oya, thank you for being my reason for staying alive until I can return.

Come at seven o'clock. Satria will come get you. Please wear the dress I have chosen for you. Even with her veil. You must be so pretty.

From Keanu, your childhood husband"

I was stunned to read every row of sentences on that blue sheet of paper. I don't know why, it doesn't feel like a clear circle just flows. "Madam" said Satria, who was standing at the door again. I hurriedly shrank my tears and removed the clear feathers that had already plunged freely. I smiled at Satria who was still standing in the doorway. "Before seven o'clock I'll be at the Madam's house to pick up. Hope Madam is prepared in advance" said Satria while nodding reverently. He also passed leaving me who was still standing. There was a slump that slipped at the end of my heart.

Five o'clock past twenty minutes. I tidied up the files that were still scattered on the table and put them in the bag I always carried. My steps were so light when I left the store. The car is traveling at moderate speed. Roy is behind the wheel at the moment. "There's a problem." said Roy, who I answered immediately with a very weak head. "Kin...?" say Roy again. His eyes glimpsed at me with a faint smile at the corner of his lips. "Em, Brother Keanu asked me to meet him in the dress he had sent. I'm worried. Should I come?" my spoken. "He's your best friend, right? Because it comes.." said brother Roy. "Friend? Where was he when I needed him?" fucked up. "Master Keanu must have his reasons. I'm sure of that." said Roy again. He was so sure when he said that. "Come on.." I said, leaning my head.

I lay my body down for a moment on the mattress that had been calling out to me ever since. My eyes closed, but I did not sleep. Then I thought of a blue box, pink ribbon. I opened it again and grabbed the blue dress. I attached the blue dress to the face of my body that was standing in front of a mirror. I smiled when I saw my reflection in the mirror. "Beautiful dress." I murmured.

Drrt...Drrt...Drrt...

Cellphone fluoresces. A message adorned his screen. "Sorry, Madam. May I join you, madam. I'm a little worried" Roy said. "no need. The one I met Keanu. Not the old master Darius...🤭" I reply complete with an emoji. "Mrs...!" message again. I returned with a laughing emoji.

Six o'clock past ten minutes. I've prepared with my face and my long prayer mat. I face all my soul and body to the Khalik Robbul'izati. My personality is not a toy. This is my act of servitude to my Lord. Thankful for all the gifts to me and to those I love. Rewarding my life for his salvation and pleading for the blessings of his life and his life. "Aamiin.." I said ending my long prayer.

I wipe a clear circle that flows and has moistened some of my face while tidying up the mucus and prayer mats I just used. Sit me on the edge of the bed. My eyes looked back at the blue dress hanging in the closet. I kept silent for a long time while looking at the blue dress. Then with a slightly heavy step I finally directed my body closer to the blue dress. Grab it and a few moments later the dress has been used complete with keeudung with matching colors. I wiped my face with powder a few times. I shake my cheeks with a soft-colored hue. Then I rubbed my lips thinly. And once again I smiled finding myself in the mirror reflection in front of me.

"Mrs...Satria has come" Roy's voice came from behind my door. "Yes. In a moment.." I answered while tidying up my hood and the blue dress I was wearing. I snagged a small bag containing my makeup and cell phone. My steps were a little quick at the door. I turn the door and open it. "Sister Roy." I was surprised to find him standing at my door. He smiled at me. Both hands are folded in front of the chest. Stared at that, of course, I became angry. "How about.." I said as I twisted my body covering my hubbub. "perfect.." said brother Roy, raising his hand by linking his two fingers, the thumb and index finger form the letter O and let the three fingers remain perpendicular. I smiled at the compliment too. I stepped back to follow Satria who had been standing by the door.

Seven o'clock past twenty minutes. The black sports car that Keanu always used to enter a large and magnificent home page. The house I lived in for a week. The Viennese mama standing on the terrace greeted me with her signature smile. "Fara, baby." said mam Vienna who immediately embraced me. I also returned the warm embrace of the Vienna mama. "Yes, this is for mama" I said while thrusting a box of cupcakes that I had deliberately prepared and just brought Satria.

"Satria. Keanu seemed to have been waiting for him since then" said mama Vienna. Then I followed Satria's steps back. Climb the stairs until I reach the roof where I and Brother Keanu looked at the sky. Arriving at the place in question, I immediately found Keanu's brother who was sitting looking at me with his trademark smile. My eyes did not look at him. A little bit of weirdness at the end of my heart. Why didn't Keanu's brother come to me when I came. This is not his habit. Keanu's brother only gestured with his hand for me to approach him and sit down in front of him. Again, it was not his habit to sit when I wanted to sit. Ah, nevermind. After all, Satria who has been acting sweet to me by pulling a chair for me. "Thank you.." said I, who answered Satria's nod of reverence shortly before it passed. "Hey.beautiful. How are you?" said Brother Keanu while extending his hand. I also welcomed the words while smiling. "Much better." I said. "I'm sorry. I don't support you when you're hurt or crying" she said, clasping her fingers with one hand. I only smiled as I occasionally looked at her face that looked a little bit thin. "I know you're upset with me. That's why I'm sorry" he said. "Where have you been for almost four months? Didn't you promise to always be there for me? Especially when I cry...?" I said that sometimes looking at him. Brother Keanu was silent. His eyes were now staring at the clear-looking sky and bustling with beautiful-looking star Kerling. Right in between it looks like the moon is hanging perfectly.

"When you're hurt I know. And my whole soul's in revolt wants to see you soon. Soon I finish my new two-day job. When I heard you were hurt, I turned the steering wheel to you. I was so worried that I didn't know how fast I was at that time" said Keanu, who I cut off immediately. "But brother lied. It turns out that my brother didn't come. And let Roy take my brother's place. Until I had to face some terror, the store was burned brother did not come" I said without looking at him. I don't know why I'm so mad at Keanu's sister. "I'm sure you don't have a definite answer to all of my questions?" my words are now shedding all my frustration all this time. I myself do not understand myself why I do this. And the clear hair that had been flooded had spilled, wetting part of my face. "Don't cry, Fara...I can't see your suffering" said Keanu. "Don't cry Fara...!" he said again, shaking the table in front of him. "Don't cry, I beg you." said Brother Keanu who tried to stand up. I'm glued to see it. He was so troubled that his body trembled. Although both hands support the edge of the table, Keanu still has difficulty standing. I am getting more and more glued to look at him. Until he fell, I realized that something had happened to him. That he's not okay.

I ran over to Keanu's brother who was almost collapsed on the floor. Half shouted when he saw his condition now. Especially when you see a wheelchair nearby. "Sister Keanu." I said as I tried to grab onto his body. Brother Keanu, you.." I stopped. My eyes kept staring at the wheelchair nearby.

The To Be Continued...