Mystery of Small Shoes

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Rudi felt himself in the wind. Rizal did not dwell on hearing Rudi's emotionless explanation. But Rudi can not be sure what is in Rizal's mind, regret or other things? After the food and drink ran out, Rudi waited for Rizal to speak, but Rizal just kept quiet as if there was nothing to talk about anymore.

"Because my food and drink are gone and my stomach is full, maybe it's time for me to go!" said Rudi then put his phone that was on the table.

Rizal turned to her and asked her to wait.

"wait. There's something I'd like to ask you," stop it.

"Ask what? Just say it."

"What do you think I should do now?" ask Rizal.

"I don't know. I can only suggest.ask your conscience. That's where you'll find the truth!" Rudi moved from his seat and towards the place of payment. While Rizal was still pensive in his seat.

After paying all the orders, Rudi bailed Rizal and left the place. His steps were light and his heart was satisfied after he explained everything to Rizal. Rudi is sure that after this Rizal will not dare to disturb the existence of Fabio near Sarah.

***

Rizal was pensive on his seat, his eyes glaring at the ceiling of his room. Tonight he was alone again in his private apartment room. He was still thinking about what Rudi had said earlier this afternoon. He felt his pride being torn apart.

"I've been cruel to Sarah!" rizal Gumam.

"I never thought about his feelings. I deserve to be dumped by him! I'm useless!" Rizal cursed himself.

Her tears flowed from the corner of her eyes. He saw a picture of Sarah which was framed large by him. That face never changes, it always calms. They took a simple wedding photo. Sarah looks happy there. Although the show is simple with a small dowry, Sarah accepts herself sincerely.

"I don't know myself, I don't know if I'm lucky!"

He cried for his stupidity nonstop. His eyes puffed up and began to drink alcohol to remove the burden of his mind. He removed several bottles of drinks from a special storage area, not only that, he also took out some canned alcoholic beverages from his large refrigerator. That night he spent drinking to unconsciousness.

"West... Dear... I-i'm sorry...! I'm a fool... Dear... Don't leave me... Baby...!" it was all that came out of Rizal's mouth that he spoke continuously.

In the morning, he woke up from his stupor. The studio-sized room was a mess. Cans of used drinks scattered on the floor. Rizal tried to pick up the can, but he fell because he was still affected by the drink last night. With a stagger he tried to head towards the bathroom to flutter his head with cold water.

After feeling his body fresh, Rizal came out of the bathroom and immediately took the clothes from his closet. The closet she accidentally empties in part with the intention of keeping Sarah's clothes when they get back together. Rizal stared at the empty side of the closet wistfully.

"They'll never be filled with your clothes, honey. I'll leave it empty at any moment" he murmured.

Today Rizal emutskan not to go to the office. He just wanted to be alone in his apartment, pondering everything he had done. His mind could not turn away from Sarah and Fabio. Two people who meant a lot to him.

He is currently in a cafe that serves breakfast. He ordered a cup of coffee, mineral water and brown banana toast. The menu that Sarah used to prepare for him was in addition to spicy fried rice.

He remembered those good times. Sarah will accompany him to breakfast with her sweet smile. Make coffee for him and serve it in front of him. Rizal misses those times a lot.

Rizal took a deep breath, he started to enjoy his breakfast. Bribery always reminds her of Sarah and it makes Rizal feel more guilty.

Rizal is eager to meet Sarah, hugs her and apologizes to her. But it looks like Sarah won't see him again. A moment of his gaze observed the atmosphere of the cafe. He accidentally caught the image of a familiar figure in a mirror that was used as an ornament of the cafe. Soon he photographed the figure with his cell phone.

Rizal hurriedly finished his meal and immediately left the cafe. Then she went to the supermarket to buy some exhausted necessities in her apartment. Including the stock of alcoholic beverages that became friends when he was in a lot of trouble.

***

Rudi informs Sarah about his meeting with Rizal. Tell me what they talked about last afternoon. Sarah listened carefully to everything Rudi said.

"So I think he regretted his actions" said Rudi

"I don't feel sure yet that he will undo his intention to take Bio. I'm still scared!"

"Then we wait a few days, I'll keep an eye on him. Now he has a hockey number, so I think if he wants to ask you something about you and Bio, he will definitely call me" explained Rudi.

"Yes" answered Sarah briefly.

"You're just as good Bio, right there? If there's anything call me, anytime!"

"Yes. Thank you for helping me, okay?" said Sarah.

"Yes. Greetings to everyone, huh? Titip kiss my son! Assalamualaikum," Rudi closed their conversation that night.

Sarah felt a little relieved to hear from Rudi. There was a bit of courage in him to go back to his home. Because he could not stay for long in Sani's house even though Sani's mother did not mind.Dipawainya his son who was sleeping fast, then gently caressed.

Sarah laid her body beside Fabio, but her eyes could not be closed. He was still thinking about the possibility that would happen after Rudi met with Rizal as told earlier.

"Why are you always cruel to me? I've explained what you've done to me. But I won't forgive you if you keep trying to separate me from my son!"