Kuyang Dribble

141. Ga Patience

With a tongue fikri mute affirm the word Bayan said earlier.

"Thus ... Mom's killer. Who was killed Dad ?" asked Fikri in a choked voice.

"Woman and baby ...," said Bayan lirih but managed to make Fikri jump in shock.

"What's their fault. Is it because my mother remembered the child she gave birth to, so she became stressed. Keep Mom taking someone else's baby and stare. When I panicked and killed them" said Fikri.

"You're wrong. They .., I mean the woman's father and the baby is not wrong. They don't even know your mom and vice versa. Not just one but a few, that's all I know. The rest of you don't know who they are. There could be dozens or even dozens of women and their babies who were killed by Ejah" Bayan said.

"So so ...," said Fikri with a tight chest in surprise with Bayan's story.

Fikri fell silent because it was difficult to convey his emotions at that time. Longing, disappointed, angry and wasted, making his head almost broken.

Because not hearing any sound from Fikri makes Bayan pity. He knew if the nephew who had been considered his son was shocked when he heard the information he had conveyed earlier. But Bayan also did not want to delay again because he was worried that Mak Ejah would reign outside if not immediately stopped.

"Fikri ...," call Bayan.

"Sorry Dad. Please give me time to digest everything. I ... I suddenly felt like I wasn't ready to see Mom. I was worried about the release of the hand and hitting it later," Fikri said in a trembling voice.

"Dad knows son. But one thing you need to know. Your mother was actually ...," Bayan's speech was interrupted because Fikri shook his head.

"Sorry Dad. I'm not ready to get any more bad news now. I ...," Fikri paused his sentence for powerless to hold back the tears that slid down his cheek.

Somehow Fikri felt his life was better at the orphanage and with his adoptive parents. At least they are 'straight' people who live their lives according to the norms that God has set. Fikri is disappointed to learn that her real mother is a murderer.

At first Fikri thought that his parents' separation was due to economic problems commonly faced by young couples. But knowing her mother was a ruthless killer who killed women and children makes Fikri grateful for being dumped by the woman.

Eventually the conversation ended. It seems Bayan has to be patient a little more if you want to uncover the true identity of Ejah.

Because Fikri's condition that looks dazed makes Bayan worried. He rushed Fikri home. Not to the house that Ayu and Arafah occupied but to go home.

Upon arriving in front of the house Bayan called Jonah to help him.

"Lho, Mas Fikri why Sir ?. Why not just drive home to his house, right Mr lewatin his house ?" jonah asked not understanding.

"I don't want Ayu to worry. Kasian, Ayu is still in recovery after a miscarriage a few months ago. I do not want him to panic and result in disturbing the program process to make his sister Arafah later," said Bayan origin.

Jonah nodded in understanding. Then he quickly pulled Bayan out of the car and took him into the house.

Anna and Nathan, who were sitting in the front room, were surprised to see the presence of Fikri, which was addressed by Jonah.

"Bang Fikri why Mr ?" nathan asked while helping Fikri.

"I don't know Mas. The father who brought Mas Fikri home" said Jonah.

"Take it to your room, Nath. His brother You need to rest !" bayan said from the doorway.

" Yes Well" Nathan said without refuting.

After laying Fikri on the bed, Nathan and Jonah choose to go out because they do not want to disturb Fikri.

After Nathan and Jonah came out of Fikri's room, he opened his eyes and cried.

Outside the room Bayan was explaining what happened. Anna, Nathan and Jonah nodded.

"Don't tell Ayu first if Fikri is here, Nus" Bayan said.

"Ready Sir. Now I'm going back to the front sir" said Jonah.

Then Bayan, Anna and Nathan sat in the living room while waiting for Fikri to come out of the room.

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Two days later Bayan again invited Fikri to meet specifically. This time he wanted to complete the information he wanted to give. At first it was a bit difficult because it turned out that Fikri was difficult to accept the presence of her biological mother.

But because of Bayan's coercion and out of respect for his father-like uncle, Fikri was finally willing to come. Unlike the previous, this time it was Fikri who arrived late.

"We almost don't have time for Fikri. Your mother is out there running around threatening the lives of women and other babies !" bayan said impatiently when he saw Fikri walking casually towards him.

Bayan's words surprised Fikri. His card was he stepped faster towards Bayan who seemed to wait with a tense face.

"What do you mean, Dad ?. Is my mother trying to kill people again ?!" ask Fikri in panic.

"Yes. We can prevent it if you come earlier !" bayan is upset.

"Sorry Dad. I ...," Fikri's speech was interrupted because Bayan cut fast.

"We'll talk about that later, Fikri. Now you're coming with Dad !" bayan said while turning her body.

"Where are we going, Dad ?" ask Fikri while following Bayan.

"Preventing the crazy stunt Ejah's gonna do !" sahut Bayan fast while memaaang seat belt.

Seeing the tension on Bayan's face made Fikri anxious. He was worried if his mother's potential victim this time was someone he knew.

Throughout the journey Fikri just silently ditang dhikr in heart. He hoped that someone he would meet later would still want to hear the advice of Bayan or himself.

As Bayan slowed down his car, Fikri frowned. He was confused because Bayan brought him into a place that was rather remote and far from the crowd. Even though they are still in the same city, but the condition of the place they came this time is arguably far from decent.

"This is the camp of the homeless. Does my mother live in this place ?. So my mother's life is not good ...," said Fikri doubtful.

"Don't ask Fikri. You come with me and don't comment much later. Do you know ?" ask Bayan firmly.

"Okay," said Fikri while nodding.

Soon Bayan came down in a place somewhat protected from streetlights. He gave the code for Fikri to follow him. Sometimes Bayan crossed his index finger in front of his lips a sign that Fikri could not make a sound.

Bayan stopped right in front of a rundown house with a pile of cardboard and plastic sacks. Seeing the scene in front of him made Fikri almost cry. He did not expect that his mother's life was very concerning. Because Fikri could not stand it almost rushed in and called the woman he believed to be his mother. But before Fikri did, Bayan immediately pulled his body and smothered his mouth.

"Why Well ?. I want to see Mom," Fikri said as Bayan released a lump in Fikri's mouth.

Bayan did not have time to answer, an object floated quickly out of the slum house and then shot into space. After that the object that is a piece of head belonging to Mak Ejah shot quickly and disappeared in the darkness of the night.

"We're late. Why are you so impatient that's Fik ?. Because of you We failed to catch that wet woman !" bayan said annoyed.

"We're late how do you mean ?" ask Fikri not understand.

"Your mother just left" Bayan said, staring up at the sky.

"I didn't see anyone come out. Why can you tell me my mom's gone. And why is Dad squirming up in the sky, is my mom there, Dad ?" ask Fikri.

As if realizing something, after saying that sentence, Fikri's eyes were rounded. And a moment later his body slumped to the ground. Apparently Fikri thought his mother had died and went to the presence of Allah the Almighty at that height.

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