Persist
The Part 14
It's still like a dream. I still can't believe what Uncle Tejo said. Do I have to ask Aqil myself. Last night, I couldn't even close my eyes.
"Since yesterday you've only been daydreaming. What's up?" aqil asked as she looked at me in front of the glass.
"There's nothing. Do you want to number?" I saw Aqil was neat with his clothes.
"You wanna come?"
I shook my head. "I have an appointment with someone."
"Tell me later." Aqil went straight out to the office.
I saw the clock. It's time I met Uncle Tejo. I have to go to my parents' grave. For now I don't want Aqil to know first. Better, I keep it first.
"More. Please get the driver here."
Since yesterday Nia has only been with me. Not taking care of Aqil's business one bit. He seemed to be watching me. Maybe Aqil told him to.
"All drivers are not there. They're picking up office guests."
"How did you drive. You whisper?" I asked Nia.
Nia looked hesitant and replied, "Bi.can Non."
"Then I get ready first."
I changed clothes and took my phone. I don't want Aqil to suspect me of a no-no. Sooner or later he will know everything.
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"Where's the tomb?" ask my uncle as soon as I get to the cemetery.
"You go left. It's green in color," said Uncle Tejo.
"Didn't uncle come?"
I just got a sledgehammer from Uncle Tejo. Nia was also silent. Uncle seemed to dodge when I asked. If my mom is his sister, why does Uncle Tejo look reluctant.
"Why dream Al?" ask Uncle Tejo.
I shook my head, "Nia, you take uncle first. Pick me up later."
"Neither," said Nia.
"Call Alisha" I said.
Nia came back with a smile. "OKs. Alisha."
I went into the cemetery. But what I saw was beyond belief. I saw Aqil coming out the other door, like he had just visited someone.
"Maybe you know him or whatever it is." I tried to shake off the bad taste in my heart.
I'm back walking. I finally found my mother and father's grave. I feel happy but also sad. Why do I know everything now.
"Assalamu'alaikum sir, Ma'am." I sat among them. "Sorry I just got here, I just found out everything."
I told you everything there. Unintentionally, I also saw a fresh flower. Like someone just visited. Is Aqil not coming here? wh-wh-what for? does he know my parents?
"Alisha.”
I looked over and saw Vidi there. He smiled as usual. He also had a bouquet of flowers in his hand. It just so happens that I met him here.
"Why.”.
"This is my brother's grave. Why are you impregnating my brother?" ask Vidi.
"Sister?"
"Yes. My brother had an accident until he died. In fact, until now I did not know where my brother's son was. A lot of people say that I was kidnapped."
Child anak. Is that me. Vidi is my Uncle. There are so many questions in the bottom of my heart. But, if I was that kid, why would I be kidnapped?
"I usually call him Lili."
Lilies. Some people used to call me Lili. But I don't remember it clearly. My head hurt this time.
"Alisha."
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Vidis. He's Vidi, why is he there and calling the boy Lili. Vidi is very young. What really happened.
"Let's go" said a beautiful woman.
If that girl was me. Why is there no Father, only Mother. The girl left with her family. They sang happily. Then, Brak.
"Typeak." I got up and shouted.
"Alisha. Are you conscious?" ask Vidi who approached me immediately.
Breath hasty. Everything looks real. I see Vidi so worried right now.
"Have you hidden all this?" I asked Vidi who responded with a smile.
"What did you say. It's not clear." Vidi is still trying to hide it.
"Don't lie. Who are you really?" ask again.
"You recovered your body first" Vidi said. He gave me porridge and medicine.
Brakes. The door of the room was open. Aqil looked extremely angry this time.
"I've been looking for you all day. And you're cool with another guy." Aqil dragged me from the bed.
"Aqil. It's sick." I tried to release my wrist which was quite painful.
"Oooh, you're my husband" said Vidi casually.
"Don't expect me to trust your charade" Aqil said, taking me straight out of Vidi's house.
"Aqil I can explain everything. Take it off."
"Don't expect."
We got into the car to get home. No, this is not the way home. This time Aqil will take me where.
"Where are we going?" I asked Aqil.
"As far as I am. You just have to shut up and follow."
Aqil's face looked extremely displeased. He even drove his car at high speed. I felt no fear, my mind was still left in the dream memory.
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We arrived at a villa. Aqil took me in. No one is visible. Aqil will leave me here.
"You can explain everything later." Aqil took a bag from inside the car.
"You want me to stay here?" I asked Aqil.
"It's for our good."
"No. This is for the sake of your relationship with Mei right?" I said with a mixed heart.
"It's none of your business. You just have to follow what I want. All this for your good."
"You just want to lock me up and let me be lonely."
It was as if Aqil wanted me here and did not know the outside world.
"Who are you?"
I turned back to Aqil. What he meant I wasn't alone. Obviously there's nobody here. Aqil hugged me from behind.
"Stupid. I'll be here with you" Aqil said. I smiled hearing that. I thought he hated me and would leave me here.
Wait for. Why is he being so nice like this. He was obviously angry with me.
"I'll cook to eat. You can clean your body first."
"OKs. I'm going upstairs" Aqil brought the suitcase and went upstairs.
I even just found out that Aqil has villas in this area. Very beautiful with many flowers that are blooming. Even all the needs are provided. Aqil really prepared everything.
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to be continued
