Magic Key

PART 26 - WAKE UP, ZAKI

After dawn I went back to the hostel. At least I have to take a shower because I haven't had a bath for three days because I fainted. Anyway, I have to tell Sasi and Fara.

"Ayri, are you home?"

"Where's Zaki? Did something happen to her?"

Sasi and Fara immediately attacked me with questions as soon as I arrived at the boarding house.

I took a glass of water to wet my esophagus. I sat on the living room couch, holding out that glass of water.

I put the glass on the table, then I leaned my back on the sofa.

I let out a breath. "Zaki's still unconscious." I said slowly.

"Who-you mean?" Ask Sasi.

"What's the matter exactly? Did Zaki also suddenly faint like you?" Fara asked again.

"Maybe it is."

"wait around. Come to think of it, after realizing you immediately insist on going to Zaki's house and saying Zaki is in danger, what's the matter?" Ask Fara cleverly.

I bite my lip, what do I have to say to answer Fara's question? While I can't possibly explain the real events. Fara was different from Zian. I could've just told Zian but with Fara I couldn't. Fara probably doesn't know anything about the magical world. I don't want them to be scared.

"I'm actually just guessing. Because when I passed out I had a dream that Zaki and I were lost in the woods. In my dream Zaki fell into the abyss and then I woke up. So I have a bad feeling about it." I'm not lying but not completely honest. In fact, we got lost in the forest and Zaki fell into the abyss. But I'm not saying the forest is a magical forest.

"And it turns out Zaki didn't wake up for three days? Same as you?"

I'm nodding.

"I'm sure I haven't seen Zaki at the factory in days. He's always around, right?" Sasi Timpal.

"Couldn't you? You guys are kayaking..." Fara hung up her sentence.

"What's kayak?" I knit an eyebrow.

"No, it's nothing." Fara's bracelet fast.

"Here you go again, Ay?" Ask Sasi.

"Yes. Maybe I'll go home a little late. It depends on how Zaki is. I hope he wakes up soon." Balasku. Suddenly I felt sad to imagine Zaki's condition still lying weak.

"Ay," call Fara. He rubbed my shoulder.

"Yes?" My reply was barely making a sound.

"You love Zaki?" Ask Fara surprised me. I straightened my sitting position.

"Who-you mean?"

"You're in love with Zaki, right?" Ask Fara again to clarify what she wants.

"I-i... I don't know." Reply stammered.

"If you are the one he loves too, then you should be by his side at a time like this. Maybe he'll fight more for his life when he finds out his loved ones expect him to come back." Said Fara like a mother who was advising her child. A warm feeling spread throughout my body. Fara has always been mature and broad-minded.

Is it true what Fara said? Is it possible that I'm in love with Zaki? Then is it possible that Zaki fell in love with a country girl like me?

"Em.Did the kids know I was hospitalized?" I deliberately diverted the topic.

"Yes. They don't know you're conscious." Reply Sasi.

"Mas Andi?"

"Not to be asked how worried he is about knowing you fainted. Who would take you to the hospital if not Andi?" Fara Clear.

"So you took me to the hospital? Where did I faint?"

"Do you remember at all?" Sasi Kaget.

I nodded in response.

"You passed out on the doorstep here, Ay. Mas Andi who knows first, so he quickly take you to the hospital."

I just nod. I actually don't remember anything.

"Yes, you're ready to work. I'll go to Zaki's house first." I got up and took my little bag and put my wallet, cell phone and a set of clothes in it.

"Aren't you going to rest, Ay?" Ask Sasi.

"I can rest at Zaki's house too, Sas. I want to make sure he's in every moment."

Sasi sighed. "Yes, that's it. If you need anything, you should tell us. HP don't die so we can call you."

"Be careful, Ay."

"Okay, bye."

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"Have you eaten?" I asked Zian who I believed he hadn't filled his stomach. Who will think of eating when our family is in misfortune.

Zian shakes. "Not yet, Ay."

I just realized that this Zian looks a lot like Zaki. Yes, it turns out they are exactly, it's just that usually Zian is wrapped in a joking attitude. But when they are serious like this they really make almost no difference.

"You should eat, Zian. Zaki needs you. Who will make him more eager to fight for his life if you yourself do not want to maintain health."

"I don't have appetite, Ay."

I understand Zian's feelings. I totally get it. But I still have to persuade Zian to take care of his health.

"Zian." Call me.

Zian just replied "Hm." In an uninspired tone.

"I want to eat our food, you want to cook for me, right?" My love. I deliberately did this, may Zian obey my request. After he cooks I make sure he has to eat later.

Zian raised his eyebrows, looking at me long enough.

"You are, please." I put my hands together to form a plea.

Zian chuckled, then stood up from the sofa. Zian approached me and ruffled my hair with a smile. "Okay, you are."

The deg!

I miss Zaki, really. Zian's treatment just now, and that smile of his, was exactly what Zaki had given me. Instantly I felt I missed Zaki, longing for her gentle treatment. Missed our argument that sometimes made her angry for no apparent reason.

"Ayri, why are you crying?" Ask Zian. Oh, I didn't realize I was shedding tears.

I shook my head, wiping my tears quickly.

"No papa, Zi."

"You sure?"

"I just miss Zaki."

Zian patted me on the shoulder twice. Maybe he meant to tell me to be patient.

"I'll cook first."

I'm nodding. "Please cook something that Zaki also likes ya, Zi." My love.

Zian nodded then sauntered out of the room.

I control my breathing. The two with Zaki still asleep made me even more claustrophobic.

I looked up to stop my tears from flowing. Then I turned my eyes and found a picture frame on the table, it caught my attention. I grabbed the frame, watching the beautiful woman pictured with a big smile with a handsome man. I think they are Zaki and Zian's parents.

If it is true that they are Zaki's parents, Zaki and Zian inherit the nose from their father. Their shady eyes are similar to that of the mother. They look very happy on this frame. Ah I remember Zaki wanting to take me to meet his parents.

"It's a picture of your parents, isn't it, Zak? You promised to take me to meet them, Zak. So wake up quickly, take me to your parents."

I let out a breath. Let me be considered crazy because I'm chatting with a sleeping person.

Suddenly I thought of Fara saying, is it true that I can make Zaki wake up?

I hugged Zaki's arm, put my head on the edge of the mattress. I don't know my feelings are uncertain now. My tears can't stop flowing.

"What should I do so you can wake up quickly, Zak."

"If I were still there maybe I'd come with you to jump into that abyss.

"I'm not gonna let you fall." I heard Zaki's voice. Am I dreaming?

"Other than fall into that abyss, Ayri." Is this really Zaki's voice, or am I hallucinating?

I was so scared to raise my head. I'm afraid it's not real.

But slowly I raised my head. I stood up and quickly retreated.

"Za-Zaki?"

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