Go home

Gleaning Memories

Renzana Alcatraz

"Bring a change of clothes. We can't go straight home" I told Kanya, who was still sitting in the dining room chair after challenging me.

In order to avoid the look in his eyes, I chose to clean the table and put the tableware in the dishwasher. The woman was still sitting in her place. Staring at my back that somehow feels unsheathed.

"Where is Arez, why should I go?" asked Kanya without moving from her seat.

I knew he was introgasi me from his tone. Because I don't know what bad thoughts rule Kanya when judging my relationship with Arez. Maybe I'm considered Arez's abductor or whatever it is.

"You'll know Kanya. If you want to believe me."

"Mas Araz said yesterday not to eliminate evidence, right?"

I took a long breath. Especially this time? What evidence does Kanya mean? Did Kanya think it was worse than a kidnapping?

"You don't think I killed Arez, do you?" I ask when that thought just passes by. I looked towards Kanya who was still looking at me sharply.

"Depends how far Mas Araz can be trusted. No one knows what Mas Araz is planning. I don't want to get stuck."

My heart is in pain. How could his business be so complicated like this? I just obeyed what she wanted, but the problem became complicated. What makes Kanya so suspicious of me? Are there any words I deserve to suspect as a murderer?

Huft.

"Well, this is why I'm afraid you'd hate me if I told you about Arez. You haven't even heard the story, but you have ignited your hatred for me" I said in frustration. I really can't understand Kanya's way of thinking.

"Yes, Mas Araz lives the story here."

"Can't."

"It's becoming more and more obvious that Mas Araz has something planned."

I closed my eyes to quell the anger that was quietly controlling my heart. This conversation is getting more and more biased. "If I do plan evil with you, there are always plenty of opportunities to hurt you Kanya. Not just this time."

"That's because the moment is right. Who knows if that intention came when I found out that there was something wrong with you and Arez."

"Only plis, I don't know where you have any thoughts of me killing Arez or whatever it is that's in your head. But I need you to know directly from the person concerned."

"So Arez is alive?"

"You'll see if you want to come with me."

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The car I drove for almost three hours began to slow down on Jalan Tamansari, Bandung. Beside me, Kanya did not sleep at all during the trip. He also did not speak and just stared out the window. A boring trip. Fortunately, God was kind enough to rain. If not, I don't know if I can continue the journey.

A middle-aged woman opened the gate when we arrived. His face looked worried when he found out I was driving my own car. He even nagged and immediately covered me with a warm blanket.

"I'm taking him, Bun."

"Have you?"

I just nodded in response. The figure of the woman I called the mother, immediately called the man who was pulled from the house while carrying an umbrella.

"Araz invited Kanya, Dad. You went in first with Dad. Let Mother take Kanya in. You are so stubborn. Just healed up so far."

"Sorry Mommy, he wants to see Arez."

"Yes, sooner or later he has to know Nak. You hurry in."

For a second I could see the middle-aged woman's face turning cloudy. Even so he still smiled and stroked my back. Then pushed my body slowly on the father who was waiting for me to avoid the rain.

I just smiled in response to Dad's nagging. The day is not past noon, but the rain indicates it will not soon subside. Moreover, the occasional lightning and thunder shared the stage at the command of nature. While I've been getting scolding over and over again.

I rested my head on the back of the living room sofa. My body feels tired. For a moment I inhaled the scent of fir from the room fragrances. Making my tense head muscles gradually begin to relax. The room is still as warm as it used to be. Reawakening memories that have gone before. About going home, about the house that makes me feel comfortable.

Before long, the mother walked into the living room while leading the clumsy-looking Kanya. The woman was like recording or maybe guessing the wall decoration of the house that more displaying photos of Arez. Sure oes.

When our eyes met he just looked down. Staring at the end of his legs that were moving restlessly. Mom asked him to sit with me. The middle-aged woman followed her father into the kitchen.

"Are you still suspicious of me? Ah yes, if you are curious about Arez, you can ask Dad and Mother. They'd be happy to tell you about Arez. He is indeed the proud son of the same father Mother," I said as I looked at the family photo hanging in the room.

I helped develop the corner of my lips as I looked at the smile Arez caught when the moment was immortalized. Hanung took the picture. Five years ago.

"But why are Mas Araz's photos just a little?"

I frowned at Kanya's question. I looked at his face which showed an indecipherable expression.

Before I could answer Kanya's question, she came out with a tray of hot chocolate and a plate of cookies that looked fresh out of the oven. The smell of hot chocolate and cookies stirred my stomach until I felt hungry. Women's cooking is always appetizing. Even if only a glass of hot chocolate accompanies cookies.

Mother sat with us. The woman unceasingly praised Kanya's beauty. Even without awkwardly grabbing Kanya's hand and putting it on the middle-aged woman's lap. Like treating his own son. Although it looks clumsy, Kanya seems to enjoy the warm treatment of the mother.

"Beautiful than her picture. It is fitting that Araz fell in love as soon as he saw you, Nya," praised Mother not only making Kanya blush, but I was also ashamed to hear the expression of my second mother.

"Who said we can't choose who will fall in love with. If it turns out Kanya is beautiful, that's a bonus for Araz."

"Dad cleaned Arez's room, Kanya can use for rest. You didn't mean to go straight back, did you?" asked Dad while looking at me with a look. I know the man protected me overprotective when it came to my health.

"No Dad, we're staying here tonight anyway" I said glancing at Kanya.

I didn't say I would stay here. Just say if will spend the night in Bandung today and return to Jakarta tomorrow. Hopefully he doesn't mind and forces to find another place to stay.

"Good, Mother and Father so you can have a casual conversation with you."

"Drink the chocolate first let your body warm. Mother just made cookies too before you arrived."

Kanya smiled in response to Mother's request. But the woman's next question kept us quiet for quite a while. Losing words.

"Ehm, I'm sorry, but if I may know where Arez is now?"

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