Droplets of Night Creatures

113. Disillusioned

The funeral home where Robi's body was buried seemed crowded with visitors. Robi's body, which arrived at ten in the morning, was taken care of as it should be.

After being bathed, pardoned and sholated, Robi's body was taken to the cemetery.

The motorcade followed the ambulance from behind. Most of them were students from Robi's college.

Aruna and her genk waited in front of the burial area. Soon Kautsar arrived and immediately approached the body.

It was then that Kautsar saw Wenni, his former underclassman. Wenni looked sad and wiped away her tears many times. Beside her stood Viola who was a close friend of Wenni.

For a moment Wenni and Kautsar's gazes met. Wenni seemed to smile while Kautsar looked awkward especially when Wenni approached him. Viola who had accompanied Wenni from the beginning seemed to step aside as if giving Wenni a chance to speak with the Kautsar.

" How is the Tsar...?" ask Wenni.

" Thank God be good. You yourself how are you Wen...?" ask Kautsar.

" I am also kind, as you see..," Wenni said with a wry smile.

The Kautsar nodded his head. Then Wenni continued his words and made the Kautsar shocked.

" Then Robi died too. It's like the trash of a rich society he's dead. Isn't that Tsar...?" ask Wenni.

" I don't agree. Everyone has a chance to repent. We never know how much sin it is, but Allah is Forgiving. The problem is, Robi sempet repent or ga at the end of his life..," said Kautsar.

The Kautsar's answer made Wenni laugh. And that makes the Kautsar uncomfortable.

" I'm sure he never repented" Wenni said in his laughter.

" Sstt, stop your laughter it's Wen. We don't laugh when someone else is grieving. Especially this at the funeral." Kautsar reminded as he turned to the right and to the left.

" Oops, sorry. I forgot..," said Wenni with a mocking smile that made the Kautsar shake his head.

" You changed Wen. Though I remember You were not rich in gini first..," muttered Kautsar but still could be heard by Wenni.

" I'm changing. All because you are Kautsar..," said Wenni Ketus.

" I, how can I...?" ask Kautsar not understand.

" yes. But gapapa. I'm sorry about everything. Now I want us to fix everything the way it was. Can you be Tsar...?" ask Wenni.

" Repair like what do you mean...?" ask Kautsar.

At the same time Kautsar saw Aruna in the distance, smiling. Aruna and his friends were seen walking with the other mourners and would pass beside the Kautsar. Wenni was mistaken and thought that the smile on Kautsar's lips was aimed at him. Wenni immediately connected her words.

" We can be in a relationship like the Tsar was. But I want this time We really make everyone's guesses come true if we're dating.", Wenni said as she looked at Kautsar expectantly.

The Kautsar did not respond to Wenni's remarks. He stretched out his hand and grabbed Aruna's hand which happened to pass beside him.

" Where are you, baby, I'm looking for a new nongol now..," Kautsar said as he pulled Aruna's hand until she hit him.

" O Allah, ngaggetin only You..," said Aruna, patting Kautsar's arm so hard that Kautsar grimaced in pain.

The attitude of Kautsar and Aruna made Wenni uncomfortable. He looked at Aruna as if he wanted to devour her.

" Eh, sorry Wen. What was that, by the way...?" kautsar asked as he hugged Aruna's waist and brought her closer.

" It's nothing..," said Wenni while glaring.

" Oh that. I know Wen, this is my wife. Called Aruna. Dear to know this my name is Wenni..," said Kautsar to the surprise of Aruna and Wenni.

If Aruna is surprised because she did not expect to see Wenni at Robi's funeral. Wenni is just the opposite. He was surprised to learn that the Kautsar was married. Though the info that he can say if Kautsar is still alone until this moment. And that's one of the reasons that made him come to the city of Malang.

" Hey, my name is Aruna. Greetings yes..," greeted Aruna kindly as she extended her hand.

" Wenni this is my Classmate in Engineering as well first. But he moved to Jakarta. Isn't it Wen...?" ask Kautsar to pretend he doesn't know.

" Yes..," said Wenni while nodding quickly.

" Oh, that's it" said Aruna.

" Keep knowing if Robi died from where...?" ask Aruna.

" From my friend..," said Wenni.

" Who...?" ask Kautsar.

" Viola..," said Wenni.

" Whose economy's son is yes...?" ask the Wenni-natured Kautsar.

" Yes..," said Wenni while nodding.

" Oh that's it.." said Aruna with a smile.

" When I go there first. Someone wants me to take it with Robi's parents. Seneng can meet you let alone see you happy Tsar..," said Wenni while moving away from Aruna and Kautsar.

" What the hell does that mean...?" aruna asked while looking suspiciously at the Kautsar.

" It's nothing. We go there join the others yuk..," Kautsar invited while holding Aruna's arm and taking her step.

Aruna nodded and followed in her husband's footsteps. While in the distance Wenni looks disappointed staring at Kautsar and Aruna.

" Why Wen, did Kautsar agree with Lo's proposal earlier...?" ask Viola.

" Lupain aja Vi..," said Wenni.

" Why...?" viola asked not to understand.

" The Kautsar is married. His wife said" Wenni said in a disappointed tone while pointing at the Kautsar who was holding Aruna.

" Ah time anyway. You're sure Kautsar isn't lying anymore...?" ask Viola.

" I'm sure Kautsar is honest Vi. He's never rich like girls including me. If he dares to call darling let alone to hug the girl, it means their relationship is special right..," said Wenni while hiding her wet eyes.

" yes. Kautsar emang is not a rich man." said Viola lirih.

For a moment the two fell silent until Robi's funeral process was completed. Afterwards Wenni seems to move to approach Robi's parents but Viola holds her back.

" Eh, what do you want to do Wen...?" viola asked while blocking Wenni's hand.

" Want to meet with Robi's parents, let alone the mother..," said Wenni.

" Don't be desperate Wen. Now's not a good time to say everything." Viola said.

" I'm not sure there's a good time other than today Vi. I'm just saying that they have a grandson from me. The son of the relationship har*m I'm with Robi..," said Wenni cynically.

Viola seemed powerless to prevent Wenni who brushed off his hand and stepped wide towards Robi's parents who were receiving condolences from mourners.

From a distance Viola could see if Wenni seemed to be waiting to get close and greet Robi's parents.

" Hopefully there will be no more drama and Anak Lo can immediately get the status of Wen..," muttered Viola with a long sigh.

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