Taint

Get Out of the House

The hour hand shows at 11:00 p.m. I looked at the big bag on the bed. All my things are in there, including Daniel's panda. Tonight, I'm leaving here. I don't want to be a thorn in Mom's family anymore. Mas Denis and Mom's relationship should be fine, and all that can happen if I'm not around. Mom didn't want to kick me out, so the only way was to leave unbeknownst to her.

I picked up a piece of paper and a pen, then I sat down in a chair and wrote a short message for Mom.

I'm sorry, Mom. Thank you for loving Mom all this time. Now, let me go, I can't bear to see Mom and Mas Denis fighting. I'm gonna be okay, Mom. One day, I will visit my mother.

Kirana Mentari's.

"May God be pleased to bring us together in the future." I muttered as I placed the paper under an empty glass, on the table. A place that is easily visible.

Then I reached for the cell phone still lying on the chair, there was one message from Mayra.

Ra, I'm in front of your house.

I took a deep breath, inwardly saying goodbye to the room I had occupied for 22 years.

"I will not forget all the memories here" I said as I lifted the large bag I was about to carry.

A room that bears witness to my childhood, adolescence, and near-adulthood. This is where I smile, laugh, and cry. It was heavy leaving him, but staying, it was much heavier.

Then I opened the door very slowly. I looked at the door of Mother's room that was closed. Under the dim light, the tears returned. Inside, there's a woman who's incarnated as an angel, who I probably won't meet out there.

"I can't keep weighing on Mom" I told myself.

"I'm sorry, Mother." I guess the real tears keep falling.

Then I set foot into the living room. I took the key on the table, and opened the main door.

I walked out in trembling. It's so hard to step foot out of a house I've lived in for years.

On the side of the road, near Mayra's car, I turned my head and looked at the house I had closed tightly. My chest was tight, as if there were no more cavities to breathe. I don't know when I can set foot in this house again, hug Mom, and feel her warm embrace.

"By!" mayra whispered who suddenly stood beside me.

"I'm sorry, May" I said.

Today her parents are on assignment out of town, that's why she can help me. Tonight, I'll stay at his house. As for tomorrow and later, I will discuss it with Daniel. I don't have any savings to save my life, so I'm going to ask for his help in finding a place to live, and a job. From now on, I have to think about the necessities of life.

"We're leaving, yes" said Mayra, as she and I sat next to each other in the car.

"Yes" I replied briefly.

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Water splashing sounds vague, combined with the melody of classical music that melodic melody. In a very spacious room, I sat on a soft and comfortable sofa. The tail of my eyes looks at every inch of the room, luxurious and elegant.

Large beds wrapped in white sheets patterned with small flowers, pillows and bolsters neatly arranged, lined with colorful teddy bears. Beside him, there was a small table where he put various accessories. Then the glass cabinet contained glittering trinkets, which I believe were quite expensive. In the corner of the room, there was a wooden shelf full of high hells, no matter how many pairs Mayra had, I was confused when counting them.

"Why not drink?" ask Mayra who just came out of the bathroom.

After arriving at his house, he immediately made me some warm tea. He said, by drinking tea the mind can calm down. I don't know where he got that theory, because I think it's not true.

"It's hot, May," I said.

"Even if it's cold, Ra. I just made it warm, not hot" Mayra said.

I didn't answer, I only responded with a smile. Yesterday, Nindi and Mayra were so shocked to find out I was pregnant, they didn't expect me to be that brave.

In my heart I guessed, it was not only Nindi and Mayra who were shocked, but maybe all the friends who knew me. I am a pretty accomplished student, and I am also famous for my discipline. I was the most anti-rule student, but it turned out that I was very weak in controlling desire.

When I drink a cup of tea that is almost cold, I breathe the aroma of the aroma is different from the tea at home. Apparently, tea among the rich is different from tea among the simple people, I thought while commenting on a smile.

Just as I was about to take a sip, my eyes were fixed on the small items that Mayra had brought. I flinched, until my eyes widened wide.I understand very well what the item is.

Mayra, could it be she___?

Seriate....