Look at Me, My Husband
S2 Mother of my son 8
"Yes .. That's Naina Pelangie." Mr. Lurah looked at the wedding photo that Wira addressed to him.
Wira raised his gaze, looking at Mr. Lurah who had just mentioned the real identity of his ex-wife. Since then, Wira only mentions Naina Joseph not Naina Pelangie.
After talking with the village secretary, the young man invited Wira to see Mr. Lurah directly. Assume that his superior is more entitled to share the information needed by his guests. Moreover, Pak Lurah's relationship with Naina's brother is not just a village device and residents but like close friends.
Yes, since Naina lived in this area, Dennis also joined the village devices. From Mr. Lurah, RW or RT. Everything was embraced by Dennis, without exception. With the consideration of him who rarely visited Bandung, then the 34-year-old man left Naina and her daughter to them.
"Do you know her name is Naina Pelangie? That was my ex-wife's real name." asked Wira in surprise. She thought Naina was changing her identity.
"Yes, her name is Naina Pelangie, her status is a widow with a daughter. The information her brother gave her was like that." Mr. Lurah gave me information. The middle-aged man in a tanned suit was smilingly staring at his guest.
The hero flinched once again. His feelings were mixed, the woman he was looking for could almost meet him. Even the little girl whose picture is still neatly tucked away in the cell phone gallery, is likely her daughter and Naina. Yes, Vienna must be his daughter. That's what's on the mind of the hero today.
"I understand enough of your surprise. The villagers do not know the identity of Naina. Because the people here know that Naina's name is Naina Joseph. His own brother admitted in front of the citizens that he was the husband and father of Naina's daughter." Mr. Lurah said with a smile.
"Everything did because it did not want to cause negative issues, especially Naina just lived with an old mother, her daughter and a nanny. The status of his widow could have caused unpleasant issues among the citizens," continued Mr. Lurah.
The hero smiled and nodded. So far he understands enough. Grabbing a glass of mineral water from the table, Wira sipped the clear liquid through a straw.
"My relationship with her sister Naina is quite close, moreover she often helps to progress this area during the three years Naina lived here."
Wira since then can only listen, listen carefully to all the information conveyed by Mr. Lurah. Quite surprised by the people who are unable to dredge this important information. But he can do it easily.
"Actually, I also do not want to be too open, considering that all this time Mr. Dennis always asked me to be careful whenever anyone asked for information about his sister." Mr. Lurah told me again.
"What do you mean, sir?" The hero frowned.
"Before Father, already some people who came to this village asked for information about Naina. And all this time I refused, because they could not show their identity and purpose clearly. Different from Mr ...." Mr. Lurah seems to think. His lips clenched to remember the name of the guest who had introduced themselves at the beginning of their meeting earlier.
"Wira, Sir. Can you call me a hero." The hero reintroduces himself, as if reading what his interlocutor thinks.
"Oh yes, Mr. Hero." Mr. Lurah smiled.
"And lately I understand .. why Mr. Dennis asked me not to be too open the identity of his other brother and family. There are many who find out about the ex-wife of Mr.”
The hero seems to think, even though in his heart he knows clearly. The people who are not clear what Mr. Lurah means are the people he paid. The one he asked to find out where Naina was.
"And for that reason also finally Mr. Dennis decided to move from here. He was worried about his sister and nephew. A week ago, they moved back to Jakarta after I informed him of the many foreign men who were looking for Naina.” Mr. Lurah ends his story.
The hero still arranges story after story that was delivered by Mr. Lurah. Since then, he has been very interested in Naina's older brother, Dennis. For some reason, the name was so familiar in his hearing. Because she also has a sister with the same name. Or is Dennis the same guy. The hero cannot guess at all.
"I'm sorry sir, since I talked about Naina's sister. Dennis who's that, huh? As far as I know, Naina is an orphan" Wira asked. Can no longer keep her curious.
"Living here too, sir?" ask the hero again.
"No. Dennis does not live here. Just occasionally coming to visit Naina and her daughter."
"How's the guy, sir?" ask Wira.
Pak Lurah was seen observing Wira from the tip of the hair to the feet. Somewhat hesitant to share information about Dennis with his guests. Moreover, he himself does not know clearly, who is the real Dennis. Dennis doesn't live in his territory. More people live in Jakarta and the United States.
"I don't know anything about Mr. Dennis either, sir. Because he's not my citizen." Mr. Lurah gave an excuse.
The hero nodded and smiled. I was quite satisfied with all the information he got.
"Thank you, sir for the information." The hero stood up and greeted Mr. Lurah.
"Sorry to interrupt your lunch time" continued Wira again.
"No problem, sir. I hope my information can help. And you can immediately meet the ex-wife and daughter of the father," said Mr. Lurah.
Just about to step out, suddenly the Hero turned around. "Sir, the old lady who lives with my ex-wife. Can you tell me what his name is. I could have known him or found out from his identity." Hero asked.
"Oh, which is recorded in our place .. his name is Sumiyati." Mr. Lurah answered.
Deg-
The hero re-assembled the puzzle pieces that were messy until he found an answer. Maybe later when he sits quietly can think about it slowly.
***
Vienna, Austria.
Naina pulls her tiny suitcase out of the room accompanied by Pieter's stunned nanar gaze in the wheelchair. Since this week, the two have chosen to be quiet and rarely talk. Pieter was so devastated that Naina remained in her stance, not even taking her offer into consideration.
The man's eagle eyes followed Naina's steps. In the living room, David was waiting. David's plan is to take Naina to the airport, accompanying Pieter who until now has not received a replacement who will take care of her. The man insisted on not looking for a replacement for Naina. He still hoped that she would survive for him. Even the offer to work at the RD Group company in Indonesia was rejected by Naina. Includes offers for college.
"Nai, can we still meet again after this?" ask Pieter suddenly. No longer able to pretend to be strong.
"If we were fooled to meet, we would meet again, sir." Naina turned her eyes away from the suitcase. Staring at Pieter with an indescribable look. For a year, I shared many things. Although it was heavy, there was at least something beautiful that he passed together.
***
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