Persist

The Part 82 S 2

Today is the day of determination for Aqil. I still think about the evidence in my hands. If I give you this, Aqil won't be able to dwell anymore. I still think about Mila. He would hate me so much.

"Why not eat the rice?"

I woke up from my daydreams because of Zefan's question.

"If you don't want to give proof of that. It'sit's okay. We'll think of another way" Zefan said.

"What other way? today is the decision. I don't want everyone to feel terrorized again by Aqil. However, ...."

"There's still time. You can think about it. Don't make you burdened."

I'm nodding. The spoon I was holding was just playing. My mind is still floating.

"I'll go to the office first. You can rest at home.” Zephan got up from his seat and kissed me on my forehead.

"Be careful on the road."

"Yes." Yeah."

This final trial will be held at ten. It's still three hours for me to weigh up my decision. Between two heavy choices. But I have to look for smaller consequences.

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After everything I've thought about. I chose to go to Zefan's office. I'll give you this evidence. It would be better if Aqil was in prison.

"Where are you going, Mom?" ask the taxi driver.

"It's Sir." I gave the taxi driver the address paper I ordered.

With a feeling of worry. I'm strengthening my heart. Whatever happens, I will accept it because this is what I choose.

"Thank you, sir." I gave you the money and got off.

I rushed into Zefan's office to look for him. Before my mind changed.

"Mother Alisha?" call someone.

I'm turning.

"Are you going to see Mr Zefan?" ask the secretary Zefan.

"Yes. Is he busy this time?"

The secretary smiled, "Pak Zefan just left. He said he'd go to court. There's something he'll take care of there."

"The court?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Why did I forget. What time is it?

"What time is it?"

"Half ten."

I'm surprised I didn't play around hearing this. Soon I ran so I wouldn't be late. Why did I forget the time, I didn't even tell Zefan first.

Several times I heard Secretary Zefan calling. But I kept running, I didn't want to be late and ruined all my goals and Zefan's.

"Where's Ma?"

"Court office. Please hurry, sir."

"Good."

Brak brak. I saw Secretary Zefan on the side of my window. He waved my phone there. I opened the car glass.

"This. Mom left this phone in shock."

I accepted happily, "I'm very grateful. Now I have to go."

"Be careful on the road."

I'm nodding.

"Come on Sir."

I looked back at the clock. If you think again, the distance between Zefan's office and the court office is quite far. It will probably take more than half an hour.

"You can speed, right, sir?"

The driver was shocked by my request.

"Please, Sir. It's urgent, I'll give you more money."

"It's not so, but it's about safety, ma'am."

"I beg you Sir. Or do you have a quick walk to the court office?"

"Give it to me, Mom."

I smiled and leaned my body into the car seat. This time I got there in time. I called Zefan a few times, he didn't pick him up.

At first glance I remember the past. The time when I gave my whole heart to Aqil. Until I have to know about other things from Aqil. Until I hate him.

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"Sorry, Mom. The streets here are jammed. Maybe on the same regular street."

"From here still a long way, sir? I have to get there fast."

"Sorry, Mom. It's rush hour, so it's stuck."

I play my fingers. Worrying about this narrow time. If I'm late. Then everything will be destroyed as well.

"Did Mom just ride the motorcycle?"

"If you order an ojek it will be very long."

"Ahead there's the ojek base, ma'am. You can get up from there to the court office."

"This is the money, sir. Thank you for driving me."

"Either. Be careful, Mom."

Justright. I got the ojek from near the traffic jam. It is faster to use an ojek because it can pass through a narrow road. Different from the car.

"Please hurry sir. I'm in a hurry."

For fear of falling I held the jacket. It doesn't feel good to have to hold on directly.

Not long after finally arrived.

"How, Sir?"

"Twenty thousand, Ma'am."

"This, sir." I gave the money and went straight in.

Zephan. I have to find him first. I asked the people I met a few times. The answer is the same, I don't know.

"Alisha."

Hearing that voice made me feel relieved. I turned around and approached him.

"Why are you here?" ask Zefan.

I thrust my phone, "Here. Give me this evidence."

"Are you sure?"

I nodded with certainty. Zefan immediately hugged me with his one hand. Relax, I feel the calmness within me.

"You coming in? you can see this trial," Zefan said.

I shook my head quickly, "I'm going home."

"You don't want to see it?"

"I want to hear all the results from you. I don't want to see it."

"alright. Let the office driver drive you home, it just so happens that he is here."

I nodded, "All right. I'll go home first."

Zefan drove me to the parking lot. He'll be at the trial soon. I was scared, afraid to hear all the decisions. I'm afraid, what I expected didn't happen.

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With bad feelings. I'm pacing back and forth in the living room. Waiting for Zefan to come home.

Tok to tok. I hurried to open the door. There is no Zefan. There was only my mother at the door.

"Honey. Who are you waiting for?" ask Mama.

"I'm waiting for Zefan, Ma. Let's go in first." I let my mom in.

"What do you want to drink, Ma?"

"What could I do. Mama is thirsty."

I also went into the kitchen. Bi Iyah was sitting down. Maybe the job is done.

"What's up, Non?" tanya Bi Iyah saw me enter.

"Make tea for Mama. It's taken to the living room, Bi."

"Good, Non."

I only came out with a small meal.

"Mama's Tumben is here?"

"So look at the news. He said, Aqil will be in jail."

The news? is everything done. Why Zefan hasn't told me. I better call him.

"She was sentenced to severe punishment" Mama said.

"Ma. I'll stay a minute, Ma."

Mama held my hand, "You look worried. What's up?"

"If the trial is over. Zefan was supposed to be home, but I didn't hear from him."

"Telfon first. Maybe he's on his way home. Whatever happens, you've already defeated Aqil."

I nodded and went into the room. Why do I feel so bad when I hit Zefan's number. What's the matter?

\="Hallo. Good afternoon, is this the wife of the cell phone owner?"\=

I heard a panic there. There is also siren ambulance.

\="I.i. I'm his wife."\=

The person on the phone let out a long breath. He might feel relieved.

\="What you can to the crystal hospital. Your husband is here, I just found out on the street already covered in blood."\=

Hear that. I felt my whole body go limp. The phone I was holding fell off as well.

"Alisha." Shouted Mama as soon as she walked into my room, "What's wrong, honey."

I didn't answer. My eyes looked far away, like a dream. Yep. It's a dream, I have to wake up to be back with Zefan. She's doing just fine.

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to be continued