Persist
The Part 13
I woke up with a body that hurt. This room is not Aqil's house. Then where am I. Even my hands and feet are tied.
"Why does my body hurt all." I try to stretch my body.
"You awake?" I saw Nia who was carrying a bowl and a glass.
"Why am I here?" I asked Nia.
"Drink the milk first and eat this porridge." Nia put it on the nightstand.
"How will I eat. My hands and feet are tied."
Without an answer, Nia opened the slowly bond in my hands and feet. His face looked puffy, there were even bruises on his cheeks.
"Why am I in your house?" ask again.
"Don't be hard later Gama can tell."
I was confused by Nia's answer. Why Gama, not this is his house.
"I know you're confused. I'll explain it later after you recover."
It was no longer even Miss but my name was directly mentioned by Nia. He even said a very soft voice.
"Don't get out of this room before I come." Nia put a cell phone near me.
"Aqil will call you in a minute. I'm out first." Nia came out straight away.
"She wait." I tried to prevent Nia, but it was useless. He's already gone.
What drama is this. Am I to be the actor. Mei, Nia, Aqil and Gama. Are they conspiring.
"Hallo. How are you there?".Aqil's question immediately made me shocked when he picked up the phone.
"*You don't intend to pick me up?"
"*I want to, but I'm having an important guest."
"I knew. I'm doomed myself**."
I immediately closed the phone. My uncle and my aunt set me up for money and now my own husband, Aqil. I also just want to make money. He doesn't even care where I am or how.
I turned back and waited for Nia. I don't know who else to trust now. Eating and drinking are not tasteful.
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I sat down with Nia who was still apologizing. I just know all this right now. Don't know what it's like to be. Why did Aqil make Nia his fishing rod.
"How long have you been with Gama?" I asked Nia.
"For me it's been a long time."
"I'll tell Aqil later. You can go home. I have other business." I took my bag and left.
I intend to go to Uncle and Aunt. I have to ask all these truths. I'm who and why they set me up for money.
"This address sir." I showed you my Uncle and Tantu's new address.
"None right."
It wasn't long before I got to Uncle's house. I felt relieved when I saw Uncle Tejo was healthy. He's watering the plants. I approached uncle.
"Assalamu'alaikum Uncle."
"Wa.wa'alaikumsalam Al."
Uncle looked very surprised when he saw me. I looked around but there was no aunt. I need to know the answer to all this this time.
"Baked. Do you know who this address is from?" ask Uncle.
"That's not important. Can I have a chat with Uncle and Auntie?"
"Yes. Let's go in." Uncle put down the watering equipment.
I've seen a lot of changes to Uncle and Aunt. They live in a more decent place. It even looks luxurious.
"You sit down Al. Uncle's gonna get your aunt here."
"Yes Uncle." I sat on a white sofa with a floral motif.
Their lives are more secure now. Even in a way that hurts me.
"You? Who are you coming with?" ask Aunt. This time his tone was lower than usual.
"I'm my own Aunt. Healthy aunt?"
"Thank God be healthy."
"Aunties. Are Aunt and Uncle going to be honest with me now?"
"What do you mean Alisha?" ask Uncle.
"I want to know. Who am I?"
"You're that..."
"You were our only one. You're my brother's son" said Uncle trying to interrupt Auntie.
"I beg. Tell me the truth."
"Alisha."
"I beg Uncle. I want to know who I am. You've set me up, do you still need any more money?"
Uncle looked down and looked at me. "I told. But you have to promise. Don't hate anyone.”
"I promise.”
My uncle started telling me everything. I just shut up and listen. I don't know how to. Crying or something. I can only be silent.
"So, my parents died in an accident. Then why am I still alive?"
Uncle Tejo looked puzzled to answer. His eyes looked far away, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Uncle, don't be afraid to just say it."
"Alisha. Don't be too pushy, let your uncle calm down first" Aunt Maya said later.
Also true. Perhaps uncle also had a terrible experience about this.
"I'm sorry we're Alisha. We hid this all this time,” said Aunt Maya.
"I'm fine aunt. I'm going home now." I wiped my tears.
"Tomorrow. I'll take you to your parents' graves." My uncle said that before I left.
"Thank you, Uncle. I'm going home. Excuse me."
I got out of that house. I was looking for taxis to get home quickly. My mind is so chaotic. What's true Tejo's uncle said. If so, should I ask Aqil or Papa Adrik.
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to be continued
