Rough Hand My Husband

Chapters, 14. Panicked

To regret at the end of the twilight, is faithfulness. When the heart freezes in silence, everything feels unwell. Please hope and wait are broken. May it be in silence, regret unravel in your dream."

Heavy rain since last afternoon, tonight is still pouring. The long drought vanished without a trace. Removing dust from dry leaves. Wither, and yellow.

Whether it had been a few sticks, Andre stuffed his cigarette in the ashtray, until it was broken and partially destroyed. His mind was completely confused. His eyes momentarily turned to the watch on his arm. Already showed the number 21:00 WIB, but his wife and child have not yet returned home.

He just wanted to be for a moment. Wanted to buy Bobby a snack and milk. She should have delivered it earlier, but because Laura was cold to her after coming home from out of town. Makes Andre lazy.

Anyway, it's not that far from home. It can be reached by foot, no more than ten minutes.

Who would have thought it would rain, like this. Laura and Bobby are locked out of their way home.

Andre had called many times but Laura's phone was off. Between anxiety and upset, making Andre nervous.

Bu Maya, who saw her son like a hot worm, rebuked Andre.

"Why are you, Dre? From just pacing around like an iron." plotak Bu Maya, while snorting an upset breath. "Eh, Laura and Bobby are home?"

"No, Ma. That's what makes me feel bad." sighed Andre.

"What do you mean, instead of them just going to the mini market down the road? Why worry too, most also because it is blocked by rain."

"But, ma'am, what time is it. Didn't think he was riding a gojek or anything." joked Andre increasingly upset.

"Just know that your wife is stupid! Still be loved by heart. Just call me why they haven't come home yet."

"Not active, Mom, from now on. That's why I was upset and anxious at once." jolted Andre rubbed his face rough.

"Maybe there is no signal, because of the rain," said Bu Maya, feeling hesitant as well.

"Already, don't be taken dizzy. I will also be home. Miss Laura, you got anywhere other than this house?"

Andre, quietly hear the words of his mother. There is also the truth of his mother's words. Where you going, Laura and Bobby. They only have this house. Laura's a kara in this town. No family or friends.

There's no way he's going anywhere. Without money and possessions.

Uh, why do I even think they left this house. Just wanted to buy it at the end of the road. Where not bring anything. It was just a small bag that always hung on his shoulder.

So why not come back yet? It's been two hours. Aaaahhhh, my feelings are also suddenly not good this way. Andre's inner knuckle. Be surprised by his thoughts.

Meanwhile, Laura had far left Medan. Laura's on her way home. The plan to leave the house was already round. No strings attached, no messages, anything.

After all, they would never care at all. Even her husband and mother-in-law will be very happy when she finds out her daughter-in-law ran away.

He will laugh out loud. Through the sky so happy. Laura was sure of that. Given his hatred and his dislike for his son-in-law.

By late afternoon she said she wanted to buy some milk and a snack for Bobby. Unsuspecting Andre allowed them.

Laura was anxious, as her husband offered to drive them. But her anxiety dissipated when her husband was indifferent when they left.

Laura didn't bring anything, just some of her clothes and Bobby's clothes that she was carrying. Which he had left at his neighbor's house a few days ago.

He is now on his way home to his hometown. Maybe now her husband is excited to find himself or even indifferent, even though they do not return home.

Her mother-in-law and sister-in-law may have been cheering because in the end she relented and left.

They may rejoice after his departure, but wait for what surprise they will receive afterwards. Hopefully they still have a smile to show when they receive the surprise.

Laura was able to guess what would happen later even though she did not see the incident.

Body, Bobby shakes in his mother's lap. Laura rubbed the head of her sleeping son. Pity was in his heart for having to separate his son from his father.

Slowly, Laura closed her eyes, trying to take a nap. Although he was sure he could not sleep. Because you have to be vigilant during the trip.

All three numbers were Laura silent, for a while.

Laura planned to contact them one day. If the plan to open a mini restaurant, all three of them will be recruited as employees.

The travel car that was boarded, Laura drove across the streets that began to be quiet. The night was getting late, the passenger next to Laura had also been asleep since earlier.

While the driver was talking to the passenger next to him. Their conversation about anything, inevitably he looked at, to stay awake.

Finally, the passenger next to the driver fell asleep. The driver is focused on driving. Their journey is still very far away. In the end, Laura also fell asleep. Can't resist sleepiness and fatigue.

I don't know how many hours Laura was asleep she didn't know, when suddenly the driver stopped his car.

Laura rubbed her eyes together, yawning long. His consciousness had not recovered properly when he heard the driver's remark that they would stop by for a rest.

Laura stared through the window, looking at a restaurant. The passenger next to him was also awake.

""Why are you going out too?" asked the middle-aged man beside her.

"Eh, yes sir," said Laura doubtfully and somewhat confusedly as well. Laura has never traveled in a public vehicle. This was her first experience after she married Andre.

"Come, Mom, rest at the diner. Maybe his son's thirsty or hungry."

"Good Sir. I'm gonna go ahead, wake my son up first." Laura patted Bobby's face softly, so as to be well.

Slowly Bobby opened his eyes. Looked at her mother wonder.

"Where are we, Ma?" Bobby looked around him.

"So, Mama doesn't know either. Come on, let's go out first. Bobby hungry isn't he? Or thirsty?"

"Yes, Ma, Bobby is hungry and thirsty" said Bobby. They had their last meal this afternoon before leaving. Laura only realized that after that they, did not eat anything else.

Only the bread he had bought was the counter. They were so tense and panicked when they left the house. If her husband would come looking for her.

Fortunately, the rain fell so hard, that her husband must have thought that they would be late to come home, blocked by the rain.

Laura carried Bobby to the diner. They sat at an empty table. Laura looked at the clock hanging on the dingding already showing the number two in the morning.

The cold temperature, made Bobby hug his body tightly.

"Cold huh, baby?"

"Yes, Ma,"

A waiter approached the table, Laura asked what menu she wanted to order.

"Will you eat or drink?"

"We're going to eat the deck. Uh, what area is this deck, huh?" laura asked, wanting to know how far they had gone.

"Balige, Mom."

"Oh, yes, thank you, deck."

A few minutes later, the waiter brought back the food that Laura had ordered. Laura feeds Bobby. Sure enough, Bobby's starving. Eat it so greedy, until his forehead sweats.

"I'm sorry Mama, it's starving you." Laura looked at Bobby with a guilty feeling.

"Ma, why doesn't Papa come with us."

"Papa should work, baby. We're just gonna take a sip on Grandma." Laura lied to her son. *****