My House At the Edge of the Cliff

Chapter 40 The Missing Opportunity

As many as forty missed calls and dozens more messages, Pras knew he had been unfair to Ayu. His longing for Zahira has made him forget the promise he made to Ayu, feeling guilty for never giving word he decided to see Ayu.

While Ayu who had been waiting for a long time was already disappointed so that he could not let Pras enter, at the door, Pras finally struggled to seduce.

"I know I was wrong, I'm sorry. I promise this won't happen again" he said.

"You have made me your queen all this time, but when your wife comes home suddenly I mean nothing more than a pebble. This time you're the same as me!" his weakness.

"Not so Yu, if you knew how Zahira was. He's so temperamental, the slightest mistake I've made is not just me but you! I just don't want you in trouble, so we need to be more careful."

"If he's that bad why don't you just divorce him?" ask Ayu full of emotions.

"It's not that easy, even if we get divorced the problem gets more complicated. She also won't let me see Anisa again, you know me very well and you know how much Anisa means to me."

"Mas.." call Ayu Iirih.

Whatever else he had to say, his mind had reached a dead end so there was nothing he could do.

"We can definitely get through this, together with you I'm sure we can definitely be happy in the end. Therefore I beg your understanding," Pras said while holding Ayu's hand.

Finally his heart melted as well, he sincerely let Pras embrace him.

* * *

Zahira had been gone for a long time, now that he had returned he wanted to see Kiki whom he had long missed. Friend who is always there to support and provide a lot of help, previously he had told will visit because Kiki was impatient for the arrival of his best friend.

Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok

"Assalamu'alaikum.." said Zahira.

"Wa'alaikum greetings," Kiki replied from within.

Chequelek

As soon as the door opens Kiki immediately embraces to let go of her longing, calling each other names to satisfaction. When the distance separated them there were many stories that they wanted to tell, but now when they had met face to face they could only cry and laugh.

"Finally you go home too, as long as you go it feels very lonely Za. No friends to vent," said Kiki who suddenly recalled the events four years ago.

If at that time Zahira did not go at least there is a woman's shoulder that can understand his feelings, maybe he would not have married Fariz at that time.

"Sorry Ki, you know I also have my own problems. But things are getting better now, now I'm here and ready to hear all your stories."

Kiki nodded with a smile, now Zahira was here but she felt that there was no point in venting now.

"I'm surprised, by the way, I can't believe you're wearing a veil now."

"Oh yes, I chose to hijrah Za. I hope that by my decision God will forgive my sins" Kiki said.

"What's up Ki?" asked Zahira because she saw Kiki's eyes as if a great misfortune had befallen her.

"No, there's nothing" said Kiki hiding behind a smile.

Zahira knew of the pretense, but she chose to keep quiet waiting for Kiki to be comfortable to talk without burden.

"Assalamu'alaikum" said someone from outside.

"Wa'alaikum salam" they said.

"Za? when are you back?" ask Fariz to start.

"Oh, yeah a week ago. How are you?" saith.

"Okay, very good!" fariz replied without being able to turn away the face of the woman who had lived for so long in his heart.

"Do you want me to make coffee?" ask Kiki who understands where she is.

"Um yes" said Fariz.

Soon Kiki goes to the back, letting them talk together because there will be no more chance of this. Although all they talk about is ordinary things that seem raw, so long Kiki gives time only they spend throwing smiles at each other.

"Um.. I change clothes first, you guys just talk," Fariz said after Kiki came with his coffee.

Actually Fariz was still at home for a long time with Zahira, but because he was also confused to talk about whether he finally left.

"Fariz... live here?" zahira's question led to Fariz's words.

"Yes, we got married four years ago after you left the country" Kiki replied expressionlessly.

"So.. are you married?" ask Zahira to clarify.

This time Kiki nodded in response.

"Jeez Kiki, what did I say? there is no way you guys have no taste! now my words are proven, right?" zahira said cheerfully.

Kiki just smiled, if she could tell me the reason behind their marriage. For them this marriage is nothing more than a compromise, each in their hearts to this day there are still Zahira and Dimas.

"Congratulations Ki, may your marriage always be harmonious and happy always."

"Thank you" said Kiki.

After much chatting with Zahira saying goodbye too, too long he visited and could not let Anisa continue with her grandmother.

Fariz, who was still feeling homesick, could only stare at Zahira's departure from behind the window, without being able to call out her name again.

"I'm sorry" Kiki said suddenly.

"If I hadn't asked you to marry me, I would still be able to talk to Zahira, but you're calm. Whether to Zahira or Dimas I will definitely say it" he continued regretfully.

"It's no use to me Ki, you know Zahira's heart is only her husband. Especially now that their economy is improving, there is no gap for me to enter Zahira's heart. My chance was gone when Zahira decided to leave four years ago."

"Not Ris! you still have a chance, just like me. If we want to try for sure we can, it's just that it takes time for it." said Kiki insisted.

"So you're not going to give up? how bad was it that I was your husband until you were still trying to give Dimas some understanding?" ask Fariz.

"No, you're a good husband and I'm grateful for that. But you know for yourself I'm just the same love Dimas!" sergeant Kiki.

Hahahaha

Fariz's laughter exploded suddenly, leaving Kiki confused as she felt that nothing was funny.

"I'm just kidding! don't take it seriously" Fariz said after laughing.