K&K (Taste Features)
39. The Fate of the Strange
“Tante...” Sarah greeted Anna's mother who was arranging flowers.
“Hai darling's. How are you doing? When to return to New York?”
“Good. Emm, a few months maybe. How quiet?”
“Iya. You have no show?”
“No. Auntie, how long has Haikal known Kirana?” ask Sarah.
“New a few months. Even the aunt who knew him first,”
“Oh yes?” Sarah's interested.
“Iya.. used to know where he came from, suddenly applying for a job at a restaurant. Previously rejected by the manager Siska, aunty happened to see it and feel sorry. So, she works at a restaurant helping the chef in the kitchen. But then he had another talent, which was playing the piano. And he ended up being a pianist there. Kirana becomes Niko's piano teacher and then they get to know each other. Ah, aunt forgot.” Anna smiled.
“How.... can they date?”
“At first Haikal was cold, to all women of course. Because they met so often, perhaps Haikal's heart reopened. Auntie had not seen Haikal's happy smile for a long time. And that's all thanks to Kirana.”
Sarah was envious and arrogant. “And aunty agreed to their relationship just like that even though you don't know the origin of Kirana?”
Anna looked over and stopped arranging flowers. He put down the scissors, approached Sarah.
“At first aunt disagreed. I don't know, maybe a mother wants her son with a normal girl or an equal. But, for a long time aunt realized that aunty was very happy to see there was a living light from Haikal's eyes that had been dim. Even if it's from a poor girl. Aunt believes, Kirana is a good boy. She is simple, smart, beautiful, kind. And one more thing, a mother's intuition for her son's lover will not be wrong. So, aunty flavor, Kirana can be a good companion for Haikal.”
“But... she mute aunt.”.
“Hahah...” bu Anna chuckles. “Tante cares about people like that. And what's wrong if he's mute but can make a aunt's son happy? Look honey, behind someone's shortcomings they have advantages. Do not just see from his physical disability, the most important thing is to look at the depth of his heart.”
Sarah grunted in annoyance. He didn't expect his aunt to be so kind-hearted or more so naive, Sarah thought. And he hates Kirana even more because he has the support of the Haikal family.
***
The party welcoming the arrival of Neny's husband was held with a lively and lively. The party was more properly referred to as a thanksgiving for the rise in the position of Neny's husband, who was originally an assistant manager to become Director of Personnel.
The manager came along with Kirana. He has been taking Kirana to the salon for hours. Kirana wears a pastel blue organdi dress with sequins on her shoulders and waist and a sequined skirt. He wore seven-centimeter-high white pointy pump shoes, matching a small purse held. Her hair was in a blow and with complete confidence she wore a keynote G silver necklace as her pendulum. It is perfect with natural makeup but still elegant and charming.
For a few seconds, Haikal was stunned to see Kirana. Kirana's cheeks were blushing pink and the dimples on her cheeks were clearly visible as she smiled. However, Haikal was a little surprised because he felt familiar with the necklace worn by Kirana.
He frowned trying to remember.
“Beauty, Right?” ask the manager to be proud of Haikal.
Haikal gasped in shock and then nodded in greeting the manager. Bu manager complacent, he likes to make Kirana as beautiful as an angel. The show has not yet begun. And Niko is preparing to show her skills playing the piano. Sarah came with Adit, but she was the center of everyone's attention.
He wears a long dress that sweeps the floor with shiny material with shoe accessories and swarovski detail clutch that looks luxurious and classy. Nothing can beat Sarah's beauty and popularity, maybe only one person, Kirana who steals Haikal's attention more.
“How are you?” greet Sarah to Kirana. Kirana nodded.
Sarah smiled amusedly, the mute girl in front of her was not even comparable to her. It's free to talk to people who can't talk. A waiter carrying a tray of drinks was passing by, and Sarah took two glasses. One of them he thrust on Kirana. Niggling thoughts began to cross Sarah's mind. He smiled cunningly and pretended to accidentally spill a drink on Kirana's dress.
Kirana strangled.
“I’m sorry. Not intentionally. You okay?” Sarah helped clean up the drink spill.
“What is this?” ask Neny.
“Oh, it's all my fault, brother. I was unintentional. See Kirana's pretty clothes get wet.”
Neny looked suspiciously at Sarah's words. He breathed a short breath.
“Yes already, I got you a change of clothes first Kirana.” Neny left and soon gave her a dress.
“Mama... ayoo!” shout Niko.
“Sorry yes, I can't accompany you to change clothes.”
“Ah, let me take you,” Sarah said. Neny leaves the two of them, and Sarah leads Kirana to the doorway adjacent to Haikal's room.
“You can change inside. I'll take care outside,” Sarah said telling Kirana to go into a room that's not so spacious.
Kirana turned on the lights because it was dark. The room seems rarely used, thick dust everywhere. There was a large closet containing books, tables and chairs, then a headless statue with a green toska-brown kebaya-europe dress.
Kirana was stunned to see such a charming dress. Very beautiful and amazingly awesome, so that the look would want to wear it. The dimmed jewel shimmered dazzlingly to the eyes.
Kirana is not focused on changing clothes. She was attracted to the dress with awe. Her fingers go through the details of the dress, just satisfying the curiosity and pleasure of touching the most beautiful thing she has never seen.
His attention was distracted at a desk. There is a sketch of a two-story house with a blend of Dutch-Jogja style. On the top side is July 12, 2010, our dream home. H&K&S.
Kirana frowned, guessing the initials.
Then he opened a mini-measured photo frame that was in reverse. Kirana's hands trembled with wide eyes. He shook his head in disbelief. It was a photo of Kezia, her music teacher, with Haikal.
They join hands.
Kirana falls down and Neny's loan dress is taken out of her hands. Body shivers. His memory again rotated rapidly, in the seconds before the crash. Kezia had shown a prewed photo with a man, who is now her lover.
The initials on the sketch of the dream house were Haikal&Kezia, and it was actually the house they would occupy after marriage. The tears melted warmly back to her cheeks.
Sarah did not care about Kirana inside and was content to hear the sobs of the mute girl. He immediately came to Haikal who was in a daze. He knew that Haikal's office had not been allowed to enter anyone since Kezia's death.
“You know where Kirana is?” ask Haikal. Sarah shrugged her shoulders.
“It looks like I saw him enter your workspace,” he replied half in doubt.
Haikal immediately went inside and opened his study. He did not like anyone entering his study, but at that time Haikal was more surprised by Kirana who was there.
“Kirana?” reprimand Haikal was shocked to see him short while holding a square-shaped object.
Haikal approaching.
“What's up?” tanyakanya. He crouched down and was anxious to see Kirana's sobbing condition. Kirana's body was flooded with cold sweat, her lips paled, and her breathing was breathless.
Kirana looked at Haikal's face. He can feel love, compassion and security. But his heart was pierced with immense guilt. He showed me the picture frame. Haikal was getting clueless. Kirana pointed at Kezia.
“She... is my music teacher at Blume Musical School, Kezia.” Haikal spelled out Kirana's hand gestures.
“At that time, I was on a plane with him. And he accompanied me to Sydney, which was not his job. I'm the only survivor of the Kencana Air plane crash of hundreds of passengers. And Kezia died while I was alive. Sorry.”
Haikal gulps. As if lightning had struck in the dry season, he had not expected the world to be so narrow. Haikal stands sculpting.
“So.... the student Kezy always prides herself on, the student who was considered her sister, and she willingly postponed the wedding to be a few months later to accompany the solo singer..... Are you?” Haikal asked with a trembling tone. Kirana nodded.
***
For a few minutes, silence was felt. Haikal's brain was unable to think.
Haikal glanced at the necklace pendulum hanging on Kirana's neck.
“Even in the Netherlands, he had bought a twin necklace. And one of them you use at this time,” Haikal is weak feeling helpless.
Kirana stood up, but could not see Haikal. He reached out and apologized. Haikal.
“Go!” haikal said coldly. Kirana hesitantly looked up at Haikal.
“GO I SAY!” snapped Haikal to make Kirana jerked in shock.
Haikal's voice was heard outside the room. Several guests, including Anna's family, turned to the source of the sound. Ms. Anna walked suspiciously towards Haikal's study. Kirana stepped on gontai. He feels very guilty.
“A..da what?” mom Anna was surprised to see Kirana's condition. “Why you, baby? Haikal what really happened?”
Kirana continued walking out of the study without answering Anna's questions. And the guests stood looking at him out.
Suddenly a group of journalists from various mass media entered the crowd into Anna's house. They ignored the party and the invited guests. The reporters looked as if they were looking for prey due to extreme hunger. As Kirana headed towards the main hall of the party, the reporters immediately took her picture and surrounded her while looking for various questions.
“Are you one of the survivors of the Kencana Air RQ30144 plane heading to Sydney?” asked one of the female reporters to hand out a palm-sized recording device.
“How can you survive?” the other sahut.
“Is it true that you tricked the insurance and airline Kencana Air to get insurance?”
Kirana was instantly shocked by everyone in front of her. He was silent, while the tears of sadness due to the quarrel with Haikal were still not dry. He was confused and could not answer a word.
“Why are you silent?”
Anna's mother's family could only stand by without comment. In another corner, Sarah was folding her arms with her back against the wall. He smiled thinly, satisfied and triumphant.
Fortunately, the manager who began to realize the situation, immediately approached and confronted the reporters from Kirana. He grabbed Kirana by the shoulder and made the girl walk out of Anna's house.
Home security also managed to help Kirana and bu manager escape from journalists who are hungry for information. The manager immediately drove his car.
In the car Kirana again continued her sobs and the manager was sitting tight while focusing on driving.
After arriving in front of Haikal's apartment, it turns out there are three news cars from different television stations and some people who like to wait in front of the apartment.
“They are really hard workers.” The manager shook his head while grunting.
He turns his car around and takes Kirana somewhere else.
Kirana is still sculpting. His eyes looked far away.
“Good. I take you to the hotel only yes,” proposed bu manager. Kirana. “Let's just relax, the hotel belongs to my husband. I can ensure your safety and privacy well. Well, the hotel is not too fancy just a two-star, but at least I won't let them intimidate or disturb you, son,” said the manager smiling.
***
“What really happened, Kirana?” the manager repeated the question.
She held Kirana's hand motherly despite her age of only ten years older. They were drinking hot tea served by the waiter. “Just take your mother. We're very close. You can tell any story and I will be a good listener.”
Kirana stand. He took a pen and a notebook provided by the hotel. The manager fixed his sitting position. He seemed enthusiastic and enthusiastic. Initially, Kirana just stared blankly at the first sheet of the note. It took a long time for the manager to wait for him.
Kiranapun began to write, telling everything on the note as if it was a diary.
The eyes of the glassy manager bu read dozens of notes that Kirana had written. He gulped and put the notes back on the table.
“In my opinion, you. And there is no reason to blame yourself,” the first comment that came out of the mouth of the manager bu. Kirana looked up full of question marks.
“Anyone in this world no one wants to be wretched, even to death in an accident. Who can oppose God's destiny? You are not the one who should feel responsible let alone guilty for the death of Haikal's fiancee. He himself decided to accompany you to Sydney. Not that I blame Haikal's fiancee, but there's nothing to blame in the accident. An accident is an accident and it is a disaster. No killing.” Thumped words.
He breathed for a while then continued, “Don't live in the past. You and Haikal live in the present where you love and love each other. You have a future to live. Right now, perhaps Haikal was just feeling shock and bewildered. Later he will also come back with you. You have to be patient yes, and do not give up.” The manager stroked Kirana's shoulder.
He saw the watch, it was late at night. The manager said goodbye to go home. He promised that he would visit Kirana tomorrow morning.
Kirana couldn't sleep that night. He walked to the balcony. Street lights and skyscraper lights look like stars on the valley coast. The night in Jakarta is a colorful night. Kirana looked at each lamp while guessing doubtful that one of the lights was the house of Haikal.
***
“Unexpectedly, it turns out that Kirana is Kezia's student. And we could assume, Kirana was the cause of Kezia's death, right?” cerocos Sarah is complacent her plan worked out easily.
He sat in the living room with Haikal, Neny, Anna and Adit who were silent to Haikal's explanation. The party ended sooner because of the atmosphere that was not so comfortable.
Niko is being put to bed by the father. Adit glanced sharply at Sarah, hinting not to talk. Sarah gulped, she rolled her eyes so pretentious. With a furtive smile Sarah triumphantly.
“Not that means you have to be tough on Kirana,” said Anna opening her voice. All eyes were on Anna.
“Hh. It's late at night you guys better rest.” Miss Anna moved from her seat which was then followed by Neny.
“I take you home, Sarah.” said Adit. Sarah refuses, Adit insists.
Since the incident at the hospital, Adit now looks closer to Sarah and seems to have rights over her. Surprisingly, Sarah becomes a conformist to Adit. He was no longer a haughty, arrogant and arrogant model in front of Adit.
Haikal. His head seemed to be breaking. Is this how narrow the world is? When the fiancee he loved was willing to go only to accompany his students to perform in a musical orchestra performing in spring, then then returned lifeless, now he was in love with his fiancee students. Haikal felt guilty and sinned against Kezia's deceased.
***
