
My laughter trembled again for the umpteenth time. Finally I lazily glanced at the glowing screen as well. A name was plastered, Bobby.
"Yes, what's wrong?" lazy answer.
"And tomorrow you go to Bandung again, huh? I have to go to Pekanbaru this afternoon."
"Why should I?" ask me with the sewot, because I know for sure this is his wits again.
"You're my partner, yes you can handle my work."
For a moment I thought. Looks like it's my chance to catch Bobby wet when I meet Arini.
"Okay, tomorrow morning I'm going there." I deliberately answered steadily so that he did not suspect my plan.
"Thanks, Dan."
Without answering again, I turned off the call. For me it's enough talk and skit played by Bobby. Now it's time for Adarga Handanu to show fangs.
Tonight I started to prepare some of the clothes that I put in a small suitcase. Do not forget the laptop and some documents that will be needed I will include anyway.
"Where else is Danu going?" arini asked when she saw me putting clothes in my suitcase.
"Bobby asked me to go back to Bandung."
"Is there a problem again?"
"Perhaps" I replied briefly as I closed the suitcase and placed it in the corner of the room.
Ignoring Arini who is still curious, I prefer to pull the blanket to cover the entire face rather than having to look at the beautiful eyes that have been giving me shade.
I don't know .. ever since I saw the photos, the gaze of Arini that I used to miss is now very much I hate.
"Maas ...."
"Hm ...."
"No kangen, huh?" It seems Arini is trying to seduce me, I let her hug me from behind.
"Mas Danu .. Would you like to?"
"I'm tired, Dek. Want to sleep, especially tomorrow have to leave early." I tried to resist, then put the blanket back on.
"okay! Doesn't matter. I'm just trying to be a good wife, if you don't need it, you already are." Arini threw her body back to where it was with annoyance.
I'm just shaking. Not wanting to respond to the naughty action of Arini who began to tease with a touch of fingers. Whispers that sounded like a sigh near the ear did not shake the heart at all.
The wounds he bore were much more painful, it was what caused me to numb the woman I had believed would keep her heart for me.
I leave this night without the warm warm fondness of the beloved woman. All passed just like that with full of anxiety that continues to torment the mind.
In the past, I had to fight temptation. And now, when Arini is faced with the test of love, how can she not survive. It's not fair to me.
Bobby, that man shouldn't be coming back to my life and Arini's. But it was precisely the father-in-law that caused the easy way for Bobby to enter my family's life.
In a blanket of strong kuremas edge spring bed, it feels like to let out all the emotions that have been for so long just buried deep. Even to shout angry I can't, all because I don't want to make things worse before everything is proven in plain sight.
****
This morning, I deliberately prepared myself earlier than the time I had planned. I asked Sri to make a bag of toast and a bottle of hot tea.
At least let it seem that it will go far, so I acted as if it would indeed go far for quite a long time.
"Sri, that's please put bread in the lunch box. Hot tea put in vaccum bottle, let the heat last."
"Good, Sir. You know, Mr Danu wants to go again? How do I bring a suitcase?" sri asked astonished when she saw me pull a small suitcase.
"Yes." Yeah."
"Pity Ma'am Arini that Mr. Danu often goes."
Sri's words tickled the side of my curiosity, let alone see the mimic of his face that looked sympathetic to Arini.
"Pity? What if I go a lot?" The folds of my forehead instantly appeared.
"Ehm .. that's Mr. Sa-me .. ouch, confused I want to explain to Mr. Danu." The eyes of the woman were confused.
"By the way, what's wrong with Arini."
For a moment Sri turned her head in all directions, her sweet balls seemed to want to make sure that no one could hear her words. I'm sure there must be something he knows very well and he's confused to talk to me.
"Master," Sri said, gesturing for me to approach.
"What?"
"Sttt ... Don't be hard, sir. Arini will listen. Look, Mr ...." Back his manic balls make sure it's safe.
"Bak Arini is like a lonely man if Mr. Danu leaves."
"meaning?" I turned my head and stared fixedly at Sri, trying to find honesty and clarity in those eyes.
"Yes, Sir. He was often agitated, sometimes calling late at night. Keep the phone whispering," said Sri with a reassuring mimic.
"How do you know? Didn't you sleep in the pavilion?"
"If Mr. Danu leaves, Ms. Arini asks for company, Mister. I slept in the next room, so they slowly talked."
"What really?"
"Yes. Something is worse, sir."
"What?" I was more curious about Sri's statement.
"Sorry, Sir. I can't tell you here." Sri lowered her face as if she was afraid to say something important.
For a moment I thought, however I must succeed in making Sri tell her everything. I had to take her out of the house, but .. if now it's not possible because I have to pretend to leave.
"Master," called Sri made my swirling brain instantly come to a halt and was shocked.
"Ehm .. gini, Sri. Are you going to the market today?"
"In the refrigerator stock vegetables and side dishes still, sir. At least two days later, Mbak Arini sent to the market."
After a few minutes of thinking, my hand hastily opened the suitcase and picked up a file. "This file is intentionally living in the workspace. Later, I'll call Arini to ask you to correct this file. So, you can get out."
"Wah .. that brilliant idea, sir. Mr. Danu is indeed a genius!" praise Sri with two thumbs up and highlight the sparkling netra.
"Adarga Handanu is a loooh ...." I puffed my chest while patting my right chest until I coughed. Honestly, only Sri praised my genius.
Seeing my behavior, Sri even laughed a little showing there is a dimple on the right lip. Ah, apparently if noticed he's sweet too.
"And you! Don't be naughty!" my good side exclaimed at once that I had wrongly admired another woman.
"Yes, the stew is toasted bread put into the lunch box and hot tea is entered into the vacuum thermos," I told Sri.
"Ready, Sir."
"If you have, take this suitcase to the car."
"Ready, Lord Danu is a super genius!"
"Have, don't praise much." I smiled proudly at him again, then left.
Soon I left Sri who was busy preparing my provisions. The file I brought into the workspace and purposely left it.
I need information from Sri, at least it can give me a little bright spot so I know what I should do. But this time I can't be rash, however Sri is the one Bobby sent.
I have determined, I will move on my own without involving anyone. So, there won't be one more thing I'm telling you about my plan. Even Martin, who I called to help, he didn't want to. The reason is, I'm hard to talk to.
Strange, it seems like everyone thinks I'm a man with no brains to think. They think I'm a difficult person to understand the situation. Huff ...really those who are really good-ass.
Just look! I will prove that an Adarga Handanu can solve problems without begging for help from others.
Finished from the workspace, feet step towards the room. My goal is only one, say goodbye to the baby. However, the steps came to a halt when she heard Arini's somewhat soft voice talking to someone on the phone.
"Yes, he's gone again today."
"...."
"We met at nine o'clock, at the cafe we once met."
"...."
"Okay, don't be late. Bye, see you."
Arini ended the secret conversation. Looks like they're on a date. Huh! That must be a call from Bobby that sneaky player!
"Laughs! They've gone too far. It is truly unforgivable!" my murmur held back the emotions, back the fists hardened.
I almost kicked the door if I didn't remember the plan to catch them wet. All right, I'll be patient waiting for the right time.
I took a deep breath to arrange a heart that had been broken down dimly with a reality that was very painful. Really, the pain spread in every groove of the pulse.
Arini looked at me when I opened the door. I don't care if he's staring at me anymore. My steps went straight to the Son and the Princess who were busy smiling by themselves, probably dreaming beautiful.
After saying goodbye to the jewel of my heart, my feet immediately returned to the door and came to a halt when the call came out of my woman's mouth.
"Mas, can we talk to you for a second?"
I stopped, but I didn't turn my back. "Speak what? If it's not important, you better talk later when I get home," I said.
"What's important to you now? A job?"
Arini's words left me speechless and sighing. I don't know, right now I don't know what's the most important thing in my life if the woman who's supposed to keep her honor and loyalty has turned away from me.
"I want to talk, take a minute before you go." Arini asked back.
Suddenly the worry appeared, there was a fear that instantly enveloped the heart. Afraid if he asks for a farewell, afraid if he has to lose her.
After thinking for a moment, I turned my body and looked at him closely. Trying to find a glimmer of love in that shady net highlight. Arini, I miss your spoiled hug. But, this heart immediately froze when it remembered those photos.
"I want to have a serious talk with Mas Danu. I can't keep going like this, I want to ...."
"Stop talk! I gotta get out of here and don't make me focus on driving." I caught a bad feeling, it seems right that I thought Arini was going to ask for a divorce.
"But, Mas ...."
"I said enough, yeah, enough! I want to go to work! To support you and the children! So, don't burden me with various problems. Just be a good wife to me and take care of your heart and loyalty! Point!"
I vexedly left Arini whose net began to pool. I must bear, I must not be weak!
The wide swing of steps was getting faster towards my beloved vehicle. Sri had just closed the car door, smiling when she saw me coming out.
"All is ready, sir."
"Yes, thanks. You're ready because you have to catch up with me soon. I'm waiting around the corner on the first alley."
"Ready, Master!"
I got into the car and started the engine. Drove it with a little emotion and almost hit the park barrier.
As planned, I stopped the car at the first corner of the alley. Start the plan by calling Arini, pretending the files are left behind and asking Sri to deliver.
Ah, it's easy to lie to Arini. He just believed. My plan went smoothly. Sure enough, looks behind the car came Sri brought the file.
Now, I'll know Arini's secret. My smile was full of satisfaction.