K&K (Taste Features)

41. Ebony and Ivory

For two days Kirana did not go to work at the restaurant and also taught piano lessons. He just locked himself in a hotel room.

Two days later, Haikal did not come out of his study while lamenting the old memories between him and Kezia.

Ms. Anna, with all the connections, power and money she has, immediately shut the mouth of the media owners so that their men no longer load news or target Kirana. After all, Kirana's family never took a dime of the insurance money given.

Although there are some gossip accounts on social media that are nosy and careless looking and discussing rumors about the victims of the Kencana Air plane crash, not as bad as the night of coverage and the next day.

That morning, Kirana decided to go to Anna's house. He went to Haikal's apartment first to pack his clothes.

His mother and sister were meeting with insurance and airline Kencana Air. They explained about the safety and existence of Kirana Badr.

The insurer eventually revoked the claim rights of two billion as life insurance, but replaced it with five hundred million rupiah as health insurance. Because after all, Kirana suffered material and non-material losses from the accident.

The insurer needs Kirana's signature, while the airline wants to meet her specifically.

Unfortunately, Kirana does not have any identity. His death certificate was issued five years ago. Mama and her sister are not done taking care of the new population for her.

Ms. Anna and Kirana were silent to each other for some time.

“How are your sister and mama?” ask Anna to talk about breaking the silence. Kirana smiled as the mangosteen gave an answer.

The mood was silent again. A large living room with classic European design and vintage interior, makes the atmosphere more quiet. Niko is at school, while Neny is shopping. Haikal was still in his study in the dimness of the light.

Suddenly Kirana took something in her bag: an apartment key and a piece of paper. Miss Anna read.

“I'm sorry for all the incidents that happened. I want to return the key to Haikal's apartment. I'm going to Bandung with my mom and sister. I resigned from the restaurant. Once again I apologize for everything, and thank you for the kindness of mother all this time to me.” Anna's hand shook. He looked at Kirana.

“Why are you resigning so soon? When will you go to Bandung?” he was so heavy hearted to release the woman who began to be accepted as Haikal's lover.

“Tomorrow morning.” Kirana.

“I've heard everything both from Haikal and manager Siska. I think. you do not run away from this problem, I mean you do not need to leave Jakarta and work. After all this is not your fault,” said Anna, she was also shocked just like Haikal.

Saddened to lose Kezia and sick to learn of the fact that Kirana was the indirect cause of her future son-in-law's death.

Kirana smiled thankfully for Anna's form of concern. He got up and begged to leave.

“Tung.gu first. Do you.. not want to meet Haikal? I think there may be something to be done between the two of you,” said Anna trying to prevent Kirana from leaving.

Anna's mother escorted Kirana to Haikal's study. Miss Anna knocked on the door three times, no word. He came in and told her that Kirana had come to see him. After Anna breezed away, Kirana hesitantly walked into the dark study.

The sunlight does not enter perfectly because the curtains are only opened by a quarter. Haikal was sitting on a chair and looking down at the picture frame. Even when Kirana walked in, she did not look up.

Kirana gulps.

He must be strong and strong.

This time there are no tears.

Mute makes him unable to do and talk much. But there are things that I want to explain. An apology and thanks.

Silence in the workspace. Kirana pushed a white envelope, and then walked out leaving Haikal, who was still reluctant to look at her. When Kirana closed the door, Haikal looked up to see the remnants of his presence.

***

“You till when you fall again like this?” ms. Anna had tea and cake on the table. He glanced at the envelope containing the unread letter.

“Why not read? Do you hate Kirana that much? Mama doesn't understand your way of thinking Haikal. No one wants to have an accident. You may be sad to lose Kezia, but look at Kirana! He had to lose his teacher and friends, how could he live for five years without being haunted by guilt because he himself was still alive? But he kept trying to live well. That's right. Kirana even had to lose her voice due to that incredible trauma. He's a singer. His dream shattered in an instant. Followed by the death of papa and his eyes. For five years Kirana lived a single day carrying tragic trauma and pain of life. Likewise you who for four years slumped due to losing Kezia,” Bu Anna's voice trembled almost shouting. He sighed. He wiped the corners of his eyes.

“Look! This is your destiny. The presence of Kirana makes your son return to the spirit of life. Your presence means a lot to him. His solitude becomes meaningless. Why should you deny that you love each other?” ms. Anna was trying to control the intonation of the voice. Haikal remained silent.

“Mama does not ask you to forget the past, but you have a present and a future to live. Kezia will never forgive you two who are too selfish to blame each other. His death would be futile, and in the end he was the one who felt guilty for his own death. Tomorrow morning Kirana will go to Bandung. He has stopped working. And he left this.” Anna's mom put the key to Haikal's apartment.

Ms. Anna's already on the doorstep of Haikal's office. Before actually coming out, he turned his head and said, “Fetch happiness in your own way, Son. Origin according to conscience and truth.”

***

Kirana had already cleaned up all her belongings with the help of Citra and her mother. Citra's new car complete with a private driver has been prepared.

The manager who was helping to pack, could immediately get familiar with the rest of the Kirana family. Moreover, he was so idolized Coseam show and interrogated Citra almost all day. Miss Siska, like Kirana's surrogate mother after Joyce's madam.

Although the beginning of their friendship is not so good and limited to working relationships, but increasingly, Siska mom poured out a lot of her heart when Kirana became her assistant.

Haikal is sorting the office files. And as he was about to retrieve another file in his bag, he found Kirana's letter. Haikal hesitantly opened the envelope.

**jakarta, October 24, 2017

This silence makes me unable to do much. Before, I was grateful for everything you gave me.

Time, attention, affection and love.

Maybe you hate me now. But, I still have a debt to tell you about who I am so that there are no more secrets hidden in my silence.

I have big dreams of being a seriosa singer and a classical musician like Kezia, my teacher. She was a role model to me, and I admired her a lot.

We are more than just teachers and students, but have become friends and even brothers.

Even though I am his favorite student, I will never be like Kezia. I won't be able to be Kezia, because Kezia is too perfect in everything.

Instead, I am just Kirana. Stupid, naive, ambitious and ego-filled girl with endless dreams.

The plane crash left my life and dreams shattered, so I had to pretend I had lost my memory and a family on the Maroubra coast found me, took care of me like family.

I was so scared, ashamed and unable to return to Jakarta to see my family. What happened to a seriosa singer who was suddenly mute? There is no face in Kirana. For four years in Australia I lived with a mask. I threw away my past and my true identity.

Every night is haunted by the shadow of an accident that is a real nightmare. Several times I tried to commit suicide because of the fear, guilt and emptiness of life I lived.

But then you came, Haikal.

New Year's Eve in Sydney. When I stayed for so long and felt so lonely, you made me realize that I had to end my fake life. Kirana's name, which disappeared for four years, I wrote with certainty to the receptionist of your company, where I left the suit.

Whether the scenario is what God is planning, we are reunited. And you gave me a wish to smile, to make myself valuable. Now, I'm a nobody. I am a coward who runs from the past.

Five years have passed. One thing I want to say to you Haikal, love is never wrong, it's like ebony and ivory on the piano. When suffering is born of love, it goes hand in hand with happiness.

I thank you because of you, I can feel the pleasure of breathing, the beauty of the morning and do not regret with all my current circumstances. You gave me memories I never dreamed of.

I apologize that I am the cause of your marriage and Kezia's death. I'm sorry to make you suffer the loss of a very valuable fiancee. I'm sorry I never told you this before to get us into a romance that might be off-limits. I'm sorry to disappoint you.

And. I'm sorry to be present in your life, Kezia's life and yours.

Now, I'm just gonna live off two things, the love you gave me and the keys to pi

ano will accompany my days. May you rediscover the warmth of happiness.

Greetings**,

 

Kirana Badr

Haikal gulps.

Kirana's long letter seemed to represent her entire silence. Haikal made the wrong decision. Her mother was right, Kirana also had the right to continue living. He and Kirana are also entitled to have a future together. He did not expect that apparently the mental and physical suffering experienced by Kirana was so terrible.

Haikal felt ashamed of himself who continued to violate the destiny that befell him. A 24-year-old woman lived a miserable life for four years.

Haikal saw the watch. 08.30.

He immediately got out of the office and took his car. Haikal played the horn with annoyance due to traffic jams. Of course, because it is still classified as morning and the atmosphere of the new office begins.no wonder if Jakarta is still jammed in several locations. Haikal is impatient, he must immediately go to the hotel where Kirana and her family are staying. He hoped it wasn't too late a minute to meet Kirana.

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