My House At the Edge of the Cliff
Chapter 52 The Empty Shell
He should have come home early in the morning, but because Ayu was still at home they finally returned when it was late afternoon. After taking Ayu home, he lost track by deleting all messages and discarding all proof of payment.
Just now he also reactivated his phone an incoming phone, it was from Nisa.
"Hello brother, what's wrong?" tanyakanya.
From sebrang Nisa immediately angry instantly, because Dian's orders since yesterday he kept trying to contact Pras but never succeeded.
In her anger, Nisa revealed what had happened, not believing without turning off her phone Pras immediately gas to go home.
Arriving at home he was greeted by the freshly finished study, shock instead of playing Pras staggered in.
"Zahira." he called her slowly to look into his wife's eyes.
Zahira did not reply, after the house was quiet then he released the black hood that had been worn since.
"You want coffee? you must be tired from out of town" said Zahira without expression.
"Why didn't you tell me?" tanya Pras made Zahira's steps stop.
"How many messages have you not opened yet? how many calls have you not seen?" reply Zahira.
Pras was stunned, realizing the fatal mistake he had made. While Zahira did not care, she continued to go into Anisa's room to sleep there.
A free apology remained Pras hurled at Anisa, only that her little daughter could not answer. Even the earth of the tomb did not give a sign in return for his forgiveness, regret was useless.
The days without the laughter of the little one made the house so quieter, quieter than the deepest forest. Grief so enveloped Pras that he did not work for several days, while Zahira was still busy with her homework as usual.
He still cooks even though no one eats in the house, still cleaning the house even though nothing makes it messy. At first glance he remains a good wife, but if noticed he is no longer a happy mother.
His laughter had disappeared, his smile had vanished, the flames of his life were dead, he was nothing but an empty shell and Pras was aware of it.
In his lips indeed Zahira had forgiven but it did not restore the new Zahira, Pras tried various ways to at least Zahira would smile but all his efforts failed miserably.
Even after a week had passed since Anisa's departure, Pras began to return to work to continue his life.
"Um, your cooking is preoccupied with the deck" Pras chirped that morning as they were having breakfast.
Usually they would laugh at it, but this time even Zahira seemed not to hear what he said.
"I'm leaving now" said Pra, deciding to leave with his bag.
Zahira just nodded and drove up to the front door.
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This time I don't know what else happened, Pras disappeared without any news and it made Ayu really upset even her anger had been on the verge of breaking.
Chequelek
"Finally," he murmured at the sound of the door opening.
He was ready to throw all his frustration, but seeing Pras' shabby face with tears on his cheek of course all the anger was swallowed back.
"What's wrong?" ask Ayu slowly.
Pras looked lethargic, then his tears spilled back in Ayu's arms.
"Anisa. has gone forever" he whispered in a trembling voice.
This news is certainly very surprising, it is appropriate that Pras could not be contacted. As a mother-to-be she understood how Pras was feeling at the moment, moreover she knew the closeness between them.
"Patience, pray for the best for him," said Ayu calming.
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Nearly an hour Zahira held her phone, turning round just to see Fariz's number. His heart wanted to talk to Fariz, but after what he felt it made him doubtful.
Drrrtt
Unexpectedly Fariz called her first, nervous and confused Zahira held her phone firmly. After much thought, he finally decided to answer.
"Hello," he said.
"Assalamu'alaikum Za."
"Wa'alaikumsalam, what's wrong?" saith.
"No, I just want to ask you how you are."
"Oh, I'm good ko. Thank you," he said, pleased with the attention.
"Alhamdulillah, Kiki took dinner together. You want to come here?" tanyakanya.
If it was a direct invitation from Fariz maybe he would agree right away, but knowing it from Kiki as soon as he felt guilty why to expect Fariz while his status was the husband of people.
"Come," he answered.
"Come Za! there's something I want to talk about, besides you have to go out for a breath of fresh air" said Kiki who immediately grabbed the phone.
"You do like to be pushy" Zahira complained with a slight smile on the tip of her lips.
"Why indeed? you should come!" sanya insists.
"Hahahaha, follow Za. You know how Kiki is, we've been waiting for the afternoon. Assalamu'alaikum" Fariz said, finishing the call.
"Wa'alaikumsalam" replied Zahira slowly.
If he thinks again at this time he is in need of friends, there is no harm in leaving then Zahira also meets the invitation.
Kiki and Fariz are really happy about the arrival of Zahira, he is immediately brought in to prepare the dining table.
"Za knows this Dimas," Kiki said.
Zahira smiled and slightly lowered her head as well as Dimas, because everything was ready so they immediately started their dinner.
Only in the middle of those people can Zahira smile and laugh even though it has not been separated as usual, finished eating mareka reminiscing about the past school and mesantren where many funny things they laugh.
In the middle of the crowd, suddenly there was the sound of a child crying which made them silent for a moment.
"That must be Atha! let me see first," said Kiki.
"I'm coming!" exclaim Dimas while rising.
Stay now just Fariz and Zahira both, staring at each other and throw a smile of sudden silence that makes Zahira feel awkward.
"There's actually a special reason we called you here" Fariz said.
"What's that?" ask Zahira.
"I. and Kiki have discussed this over and over again, weighing it down without forgetting everyone involved. Finally, after much consideration, we agreed to separate."
"What's? what do you mean?" asked Zahira in shock.
"Me and Kiki, we're getting a divorce."
