I'm taking you off, Mas!

The Human Heart Can't Be Guessed

Long enough Afkar kept silent in the toilet outside the store. The man did not want anyone to see himself crying.

"Why does this sick man hear your words, son! If only I could change time. I don't want to lose you guys. If only, I would also listen to what your mother said, who wants us to always be together in simplicity in the village first. We're not going to part ways like this." Sesal Afkar while hitting his own chest that feels increasingly tight. Only with a cry could Afkar feel relieved. Regret is felt at the end.

Afkar remained silent in the toilet. Moisturize your face with water to make it look fresh. He closed his eyes. Now, it feels free to lament what has happened. Hearing Dhiya sound happy with Erza makes Afkar think again. If indeed the destiny of being together with Yara is over. The happiness of Yara and Dhiya was not on him. It's just that in Afkar's heart the longing still remains. He does not want to expect more. He only hopes to meet his ex-wife and daughter. Apologize for past events and improve yourself so as not to be selfish and at will.

"Better I let you go home early today. I have to tell Mom about the news I got. Hopefully by meeting with Syafa and Yara my life with my mother is calmer" Afkar murmured.

After getting permission from Uda Malik Afkar walked limped towards the forecast. Although walking a little limp but did not close the good looks and stoutness of the man. Many women who regret the condition of Afkar now. But there are also those who are fascinated by his persistence in work.

"Mas Afkar, tumben's home at this hour?" Ask one of the clothes sellers Afkar knew happened to be in the parking lot. Working at Uda Malik store only briefly but many already know the figure of Afkar. Especially with the incident of unfolding fraud that Jono did. Afkar is increasingly known because he is the one who contributed to it all.

"Yes, Mba. There is a sudden need so you have to go home soon, said Afkar.

Wiping his farewell, Afkar immediately returned to his home. The middle-aged woman sat alone in front of Afkar's modest rented house. The woman sumringah when she saw Afkar's return.

"Tumben's home at this hour, Kar?" asked Bu Nuri who immediately stood up to welcome Afkar's arrival in front of the house.

"Just get home quick, ma'am." Afkar immediately greeted the old woman. Then sit down on the side of Bu Nuri.

"Hurry home? Wh why? You sick?" Bu Nuri asked as she looked at Afkar full of investigation. Because never Afkar permission to go home from work without cause. "Yes, rest first! Let me get you a drink."

Afkar nodded back. Bu Nuri went into the house to get a drink for Afkar. The old lady came back soon.

"Drink first, son!" Bu Nuri thrust a glass of water at Afkar.

"Thank you, Mom!" Afkar then gulped down the water he received from Bu Nuri.

The old woman sat down at Afkar's side with a slightly wheezing breath. It's starting to be frail and sickly. Even to walk alone his breath feels heavy in addition to his heart condition is not good. With this condition, Bu Nuri prefers to live with Afkar in comparison with Mira, his daughter who has returned to foster the household.

Ms. Nuri did not want to disturb her daughter's household life for a second time. Mira's husband is a doctor. It would be easier for Mira to take care of that one-of-a-kind old man.

Still Bu Nuri refused, this time she asked Mira to be more devoted to her husband. 'Follow wherever your husband goes' that's what Bu Nuri said to Mira.

"Mother why? Another tightness?" Afkar asked when he saw his mother was so tired that she caught her breath.

"Mom's fine. You don't have to worry. It's normal, I just feel a little claustrophobic" said Bu Nuri.

"Hurried?" Afkar asked with concern.

"Slightly," said Bu Nuri.

"We better get some medicine, ma'am! Afkar was about to stand up from his seat. "I'll call Mira" he continued.

"Don't, Son!" prevent Bu Nuri then shook her head. "Mom doesn't want to bother Mira. Yesterday he told my mother that they were out of town. Mira goes on vacation with the Renaldi family. I heard she was so happy, her husband's family accepted all the Mira's flaws. I am very grateful for that, Mira can get her happiness," said Bu Nuri gratefully.

"But you sure you're okay?" Afkar.

"Yes, mom's fine! You how? Why go home so fast? It hurt?" Bu Nuri asked back.

Afkar shook his head and let out a slow breath. "Today's been a lot of what I've been through, ma'am?" Afkar started to tell stories.

"What events? Bahayaka?" Bu Nuri was getting curious to hear it.

"Thank God then. Then your attempt to trap him succeeded? Then what about the money you have paid for compensation for the slander you received?" Ask Bu Nuri.

"She promised to give it back." Afkar paused his words, the man wanted to tell him that Jono had escaped. But Afkar did not want his mother to worry about his safety. "I'll also meet Syafa, Mom. Another one with Dhiya and Yara as well" Afkar said, causing Bu Nuri to stare in disbelief.

"really? How come?" Bu Nuri was astonished.

"God heard our do'a that was very hopeful to meet them" Afkar said. Bu Nuri was so happy to hear that.

"Mother will meet Dhiya, my granddaughter!" bu Nuri's exclaims full of haru.

"We will also meet Yara, the woman who has swallowed the bitterness and wounds of our actions."

"Mother is wrong with Yara. I don't think you're entirely guilty. You made a mistake on Yara under different circumstances. I'm sure Yara would understand that." Bu Nuri calms down Afkar who feels very guilty towards Yara.

"I'm still guilty. I treated him badly during the memory loss and it hurt him even more."

"That's it, it's all over. Hopefully when we meet him later we can apologize in person. Hopefully our relationship will improve again. I'm old, I just want to live a quiet life after Yara's apology."

"Mom," Call Afkar.

"What else is it?"

"Am I wrong to expect my household with Syafa to return?"

"Where's the fault? Aren't you still husband and wife?"

"Syafa wants us to split up" said Afkar. There was a desperate tone there.

Bu Nuri knows the nature of her child. He was sure in his heart Afkar was fighting an inner war. Between letting go and defending. Because Afkar once said that he would release Syafa for the sake of forgiveness from Yara. The human heart is unpredictable, and so is Afkar. Thoughts and speech can change.

"Did I wrongly want to keep my current household? I know this regret is so deep for Yara. I just let her go. But I'm relieved that Yara is with the right person. I just want my household with Syafa back, Mom. I want to fix everything" said Afkar.

Bu Nuri could not come up with any solution. He understands the situation and the situation. If only Syafa had not been Yara's older brother. Perhaps support and encouragement had been given by him.

"May the problems you face have a way out, son. You can only pray for the best" said Bu Nuri, patting Afkar's shoulder gently.

Without Afkar noticing, a man was staring at his house with a sharp look of hatred. His hands clenched tightly, "You think I can crouch in the bars easily. You don't know who I am yet, you stupid man! Just look you'll regret making me this way. I will teach your whole family a lesson, Afkar. Wait for my revenge!" he said it was full of hate.

"Quick get out of here! We're hiding in a normal place! find a rat's way to Basecamp, the police are definitely looking for me!" said the man to his partner.

"Ready, Boss," his partner prepared to pull the gas and drive forward his second-wheeled vehicle.The man then covered his head with a head covering from the hoddie worn. He was trying to hide. Because now it is certain he has become a fugitive police.

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To Be continued