Silence of a Son-in-law

DSM-35

I was so excited to talk that I forgot that I was working right now. Keep on babbling until you forget time. In fact, it is not only Mas Ashraf who is the topic of our conversation. I forgot that I was in the store now. It's about Mr. Danu. 

Yes, Mr. Danu who now makes me comfortable when telling stories even since when I started to admire Mr. Danu, I never realized that. And I told Elmira everything without being covered up. 

"Well, it is certain that Mr. Danu is better than Mas Ashraf. More handsome, dashing, and yes .. You know, Mir." 

"Ehem!" 

I flinched when I heard a dull sound from behind. I haven't looked, but I know and understand who the owner of the voice is. My unfinished words were stuck in my throat. With super speed, I immediately turned off the call and gripped the phone tightly. 

Then I turned around. Sure enough, Mr. Danu stood behind me with sharpened eyes. Immediately I lowered my head to avoid the man's sight. 

"You know it's working hours, Ira!" His voice sounded firm. 

"Pardon me, sir." I answered with stammering. Fear of the man's anger. 

Especially now that Mr. Danu has invited me into his room. Oh my God, I keep chanting prayers in my heart so that I can come out in a state of good from the room Mr. Danu. 

Inside the room, I felt like I was in court. Where Mr. Danu looked at me in full search. He asked me to answer every question honestly. 

"So, your ex-husband is divorced from his new wife?" ask Mr. Danu. 

"Nr, Ira ...." Mr. Danu was silent and hesitant. I continued to stare because I was curious about the continuation of his words. Seeing me looking at him, Mr. Danu turned his face away. Makes me feel bad. 

"Why, Sir? Why are you quiet?" ask me not to be patient myself because in my heart I feel anxious Mr. Danu will fire me. What problem? Of course because I called and actually berghibah while in working hours. 

"No, that's. It seems my question is not important either. You better get back to work" Danu said. 

Ah, even though I was very cool, but Mr. Danu really forced me to return to work quickly. I can only obey without disputing the orders of Mr. Boss. Yes, although I feel very curious because Mr. Danu undoes the question. 

***

Tonight Elmira invited me to buy a street-side fried rice. Though it feels lazy, but Elmira pushy. He said, because the day after tomorrow he had to go back to Jakarta. By force, I also agreed to the request of my best friend. 

We both really enjoyed the moment together. Eat, joke and exchange stories. I was shocked when Elmira said that in two months she would be home. Not just leave, but stop working. Not without reason, Elmira says that she will marry her lover who is out of town. 

Of course, this is the happiest news for me. I have various prayers and advice told him. Even though I failed to build a household, at least I have a little understanding of how people married. 

After quite a while chatting with each other, Elmira was about to take her home, but I was surprised to see Mas Ashraf standing across the street. I quickly lowered my head. I wish that man hadn't seen me. But it turns out I was wrong. Even if I avoid it, Mas Ashraf can still hold me. 

"Ira, there's something I want to talk to you about."