My madam, my poison

Cooperation plan

Author POV.

Herdian is seen parking his car in front of a cafe. And then headed to a table.

"Have you waited a long time, Mr Ken? Sorry, I'm late. I just came from the hospital" he said.

"Is there a family you're sick with?" ask the man called Ken.

"It's not my family that's sick, but one of my acquaintances."

"Where is his family?"

"Ehm .. here. This afternoon I went to an SPBU to refuel my car. But I found a strange thing in a taxi that was not far from the exit of the SPBU."

"Ruck?"

"Yes. I saw smoke coming out of the taxi. I banged on the windshield of the car to see if anyone was in the cab. With no answer, I broke one of the taxi windows. It turns out that my guess is right. Ms. Azzura one of my acquaintances was in a taxi unconscious" Herdian said.

"wait. Azzura?"

"Yes, Sir. The name of the taxi passenger was Azzura. She is also the mother of one of my son's schoolmates. Ly ... Ly .. yes, the boy's name is Lyra."

"Astaghfirullahaldzim!"

"Why is Mr Keenan so surprised? Do you know that woman?" ask Herdian.

"Yes, I know him. That woman named Azzura is my friend. She-she almost became my sister-in-law."

"What?!"

Keenan took a breath.

"Yes, Azzura is my older brother's future wife. However, it seems that Allah does not want them to be fooled. My sister passed away one day before their wedding."

"Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji. Unfortunately, the fate of Azzura ma'am is right," said Herdian.

"Oh yeah, how's Zura doing now?"

"Even though he was unconscious in the taxi, Alhamdulillah, his condition improved. When I left the hospital, he was conscious and met his family."

"Thank God then."

"Alright, we just start talking about our cooperation plan to open the mall. The supermarket plan I will build consists of three floors. The ground floor is for daily needs, the second floor is for bookstores and children's toys, and the third floor is for play areas" Herdian said.

"Ehm .. what if the play area is made to blend with the toy store only. For the third floor we fill with Muslim clothing stores," proposed Keenan.

"Your idea is interesting too. If I may know, why do you want a Muslim clothing store in our supermarket?"

"Having a Muslim clothing store was one of my late brother's dreams. But, not long after his dream came true, God called him. So, I want to resume her clothing store" Keenan said.

"All right, I agree. This week we also started our cooperation project" said Herdian. Keenan nodded in agreement.

"Oh yeah, don't you want to order something at this cafe? Drinks, maybe," Keenan said.

"Ehm .. Maybe I'll order some fried chicken for my son. He would be happy if I could have dinner with him. So much of my time has been wasted on him. He often eats dinner only with his aunt."

"Sorry, if I may know, where is your wife?" ask Keenan.

"Haikal's mother and I have been separated for a long time. It's aunt who takes care of everything she needs and also takes her to school."

"Oh, sorry, I don't know."

"It's okay."

****

By evening Keenan arrived at his house. He was surprised to find the look on the face of the mother who looked upset.

"Mother why? It seems to be very upset."

"How mom is not upset. The order cake for the mother's show did not come. Even though he himself said he wanted to deliver the cake to this house. Mom tried calling him many times but he didn't answer. Looks like he just wants to prank mom."

"Where did you order the cake?"

"In the LYRA cake shop."

"I mean Azzura's cake shop's mom, right?" ask Keenan. The mother nodded her head in response.

"Zura couldn't deliver Mother's cake because she was in a disaster."

"A-a-pa? What do you mean, and how do you know?"

"A little while ago I just met one of my business clients. He did arrive a little late and it turned out that the reason was to deliver Zura to the hospital."

"God! What happened to Zura?"

"Mr Herdian said that Zura was found unconscious in the taxi he was riding in."

"Lantas, how is Zura now? She's okay, isn't she?"

"Mr Herdian said that Zura was conscious and her condition had started to improve."

Suddenly Anita got up from her seat and pulled Keenan's arm.

"Let's take mom to the hospital now. I need to see Zura soon. I also have to apologize for being so prejudiced by her."

"Shortly, Mom. I change clothes first" Keenan said.

"No need to change clothes. The clock will be finished."

"T-t-but, Mom, …"

"Where are you going?" ask Yudha who just entered the living room."

"We're going to the hospital to see Zura."

"Why Zura?"

"He's sick. Yes, we go first. We'll be back for dinner" Anita said.

"Be careful."

Keenan and Anita passed from before him.

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