Mute Witness

Ari's Story

I don't know, what makes

Ari was acting strange like this.

He kept holding me while

go there and there. It was very clear that he did not want to be discovered. She even

didn't ask Ali for permission when he decided to take me. Is it possible,

the person he wanted to avoid the most was Ali? Butwhy?

Ari took me to the room

provided for him in the house.

After looking around him

mumbling slowly, “Aman!”

That attitude

reminds me of Tito’.

Ah. This is getting complicated. Role

what will Ari take this time??

Ari went into the room and

lock him.

“Tumben locked. Usually as well,

even the door is not closed.” Tapping on one of the occupants of this room

managed to lure me to circulate the view looking for the origin of the sound.

A thick book of economics

lying on the table near the left bed. The book looked

astonished at us.

“Hai.. What the hell's going on? Why Ari

acting weird?” Ask me a question.

His face shows that he

knowing me.

“I don't know either. Precisely so

also what I want to ask you.” Honestly answered.

The book of economics is a mandatory book

always accompany a member of the Husain family, especially if the family member

it is the next generation. I'm sure that economics book knows something.

“What was before, Ari behaved

weird like this?” My toot.

He seemed to think then

answer, “Never!”

Ari put me on the table

next to the economics book. After that, Ari threw himself in

chair near the table and exhale heavily. He seems to think hard

with eyebrows that almost interlocked with each other.

“I don't know what happened

to him. But he's been like this since last night.” The Book of Economics with

confused expression.

“Ali also behaved strangely today.”

I muttered.

“What happened to Ali?”

Asked curiously, he heard my murmur.

“I don't know.” I said listlessly.

The Economics book asks no more

proceeding. I'm sure, he's known everything that's been going on lately

Husain family.

Without regard to our confusion

(of course), Ari slowly picked up the empty paper of the Great Book that came with me

and the pen on the table.

What's he gonna do? No

maybe he'll write for me, right? Especially without Ali's knowledge!

But my guess is right..

Ari wrote for me.

*

December 7th, 2019

Author: Ari

It might be impudent if I write for the Great Book on initiative

by oneself. As the representative of the next generation, I have indeed been authorized to

write in the Great Book. Ali and I usually write together.

I'm sorry, Ali. This time, I will tell my own story..

Maybe it is true, if the representative should not be included in the

writing for the Great Book. Conflict can happen because of it. Ali, now

I know what you mean at that time. When we first met the Great Book

in the secret room.

I was selfish this time. I beg you, forgive me.

But I cannot persuade you to stop this time..!!!

*

Ari breathed a heavy sigh..

I was confused and surprised by

his writing. I hope he continues writing and unveils his plan.

But it seems, I have to get back in the air to accept

my ignorance.

Ari rushed to keep me in the closet

clothes and lock the closet. After that, his steps sounded away

chamber.

“Hai.. What happened something with

Ali and Ari today?” Ask the Economics Book to me in a high tone when Ari

been away.

“Both are acting strange today

this.” Answer lethargic.

This family issue, until when

will it continue???

“They didn't fight, did they?”

Ask again in fear.

“They look fine.”

My answer is to try to calm.

But I'm not calm myself. I

I was so lost in my mind that I didn't pay attention around anymore. Economics Book

that, I don't know if he's coming back to talk to me or if he's keeping quiet

with each of us with our own thoughts.

***

Ali's Room

It's been about 30 minutes since he left

towards the restroom, Ali finally returned to the room with a cheerful face.

“Ari.” Call him while

spread his eyes across the room. However, the one called did not answer

because he left the room.

“Ali and Ari why yes, Gold?”

I asked my replacement's Great Book. I call him Gold

appreciating it.

“Don't call me that.”

Answer weakly. “The call is only suitable for you.”

“Then.. What should I call you?”

“Plagiate?!” Answer it while laughing

small-time. He's kidding. But undeniably, there was a bitter tone in his voice.

“Heii.. It wasn't all

your wish..!” I'm trying to cheer up.

“I'm just kidding, Gold.” Said

heartfelt. “Call me Friend. Although I took your position, but I want us to

get along like a friend.” Sorrowful continues.

“But if you don't want to, I.”

He was in a hurry before I could even answer.

“Good, I'll call you friend.”

Honestly answered.

“Ali and Ari why yes, Friend?” I

recalling my initial question.

“I'm also confused. Ali's attitude, though,

maybe he was like that because of his talk last night. But if Ari, I

don't know.” Answer weakly.

Ali sat down and daydreamed. Actually, actually,

it was an unusual thing he did when he did not find Ari in his room.

Her cherry face turned flat. It was obvious that he was thinking

strenuously.

I'm so worried. If the circumstances

the next generation like this, how did they deal with the problems that befell?

The severe problems they now face are not necessarily able to solve

easily even if they work together.

But this???

They even chose to be with each other

keep each other's problems a secret!

Ali did not move and

doing anything. Empty look. After 30 minutes, he

stay that way. He was not even surprised by Ari's absence in the

the room is quite long during working hours. Usually, they spend

time together unless they have fallen asleep at night.

“Ke..why with, Ali?” Voices

Friends sounding stuttering makes me very curious.

“What's up, Friend?”

“Hand Ali injured.” Answer's choked.

I followed the direction of his view.

I was shocked and worried.

What the hell is going on???

“Excuse me, Mr..” Ari appeared with

his typical cheerful voice.

His attitude has returned to

ordinary.

Waahs.. Very clever he acted.

“Why new came?” Ali Sahut

kettle. But he sounds happy.

“Hmm.. Sir is already very great though

single-handedly. Even without needing my help. I might just be pestering.”

ari's prank speech stopped for a moment. How not, Ali was glaring furiously

towards him.

A moment later, Ari was knocked over

made.

“Hei.. Didn't I tell you?

If you scare me.” Ari said trying hard to look ordinary.

“Do not call me ‘Tuan’!”

Said fat.

Ari responded with a laugh

strenuously. Ali laughed a little because of it.

“Hands.. Why?” Ask Ari

curious and anxious at once. He tried to grab Ali's hand but his reflexes were brushed off

ali was hard.

Ari is confused. Ali is

looks flabbergasted.

“Ah.. This.” Ali panicked and

bewildered. He seemed to be thinking hard to find answers. “Tadi.. Doused

hot water.” He said in the end.

Ali smiles, “I

it was so careless today. Hehe.” He looks carefree.

Ari stared in disbelief. However,

he chose silence. His gaze implied that he could not be lied to as easily

that's.

Who would believe if

the wound was due to hot water? It was obvious that the hand had just

punching something hard. There are no injuries caused by water

hot in that hand.

Could it be that Ali punched the bathroom wall to the end

like these? My wild mind wanders trying to speculate on the cause

the wound on Ali's hand.

“Hei.. I'm okay.” Ali

trying seriously maybe to calm Ari who still looks anxious.

“Obati that wound.” Ari answered

flatfoot.

Ali rushed out of the room

avoiding the piercing gaze of Ari. He knew, Ari didn't believe him times

these. He chose to avoid, instead of giving an explanation.

Ari leaned her back against

sofa while staring at the departure of Ali who clearly wanted to avoid it.

Huft..