Waiting At the End of Dusk

refer-plan

Andra was neither angry nor hated Mala for asking her mother for a billion dollars. Because she knew, Mala just wanted to make her mother angry. Andra is very understanding of the nature of Mala, even Mala herself is not necessarily able to understand herself.

"Andra, why are you laughing. She's such an unreasonable and shameless woman" Ms. Bella said.

"Are you giving Mala money?!" ask Andra.

"Yes no. Crazy what. That much money for him. Mending to mom take a walk."

"Then don't expect him to stay away from me" Andra said, upsetting her mother.

"Andra, I want to show you something" his mother said, taking out a few photos from her luxury bag.

"What is this?!" ask Andra in shock.

"Look at it yourself. It was Mala and her ex-husband and her son and mother. They look very friendly. Surely they will soon be referred," said his mother trying to make Andra give up chasing Mala.

Andra was stunned to see sheet by sheet the complete family photo of Mala. Andra could not think clearly anymore, her mind started to go awry.

"Andra, stop. You're young, your youth is long. Don't waste it" the mother advised.

Andra was silent at her mother's advice. Maybe he doesn't deserve Mala. Compared to her ex-husband, she was far behind. Suddenly, his desire to work hard to be able to propose Mala.

"Mom, Andra understands. From tomorrow Andra will accept father's offer to work in our family company" Andra said excitedly.

"Andra thank God, son, you understand my mother's advice" said her mother happily. "Mom will talk to your father soon. He would be so happy to hear that."

If you knew the purpose of Andra working to propose to Mala, she would be very angry. Let this be the secret of his heart.

***

Andra could not help but meet Mala. She waited for Mala to come home from work to talk to her.

"Andra, what are you doing here?!" ask Mala in shock.

"Of course waiting for you, who else?!" answer Andra.

"It looks like there's something important that you want to tell me" Mala said as she sat in a chair near the cafe followed by Andra.

"I want to collect your appointment at my graduation first."

"Oh you've thought about it?!" ask Mala. "Tell me I can make it happen."

Andra was silent for a moment to set her heart. He shouldn't be impulsive, but his heart was in turmoil at the moment.

"I beg you, don't refer back to your ex-husband" Andra said in a trembling tone.

Mala was very surprised by Andra's request. A request Mala never imagined would come from Andra's mouth.

"I'm..."

"Remember Mala, you promised me you'd make it happen."

"Andra's..."

"I just want to say that. I have to go, I'm sorry I couldn't take you," Andra said languidly.

***

Gala did not want to return to the village. This confused her grandmother. Ibu Sri went to the Mala boarding house to talk about the Gala problem.

"Mala, I think you should give up on Gala" said the mother.

"What does mom mean?" mala asked not knowing her mother's words.

"Come with Dicko. That way, you and your family can live together in one house. Maybe that's what Gala wants right now. Father and mother reunited."

Mala was silent to her mother's words. It becomes a dilemma and confused. Though yesterday Andra came and asked him not to refer to Dicko. Now his mother asked him to refer Dicko.

"Mother, give Mala time to think," Mala said with a sigh.

"What to think again, they are your children and your husband. Didn't you fight so hard for her love? Why do you look so indifferent to her now."

"Mala is confused, ma'am. I don't know why Mala felt something different from him. What Mala loves is Gama not Dicko. Although they are the same person but they are different," Mala said confusedly.

Sri's mother was also confused. And maybe Mala already loves someone else.

"Mala, are you here someone you like?" ask her mother seriously.

"No, there's no ma'am. As soon as possible, Mala could like someone else. Here Mala is only friends with a few people even if it's just ordinary friends."

"Alright, please think well of what mom said. I'm going first."

"Be careful on the road, ma'am. And don't forget to always take your medicine on time."

Mala looked at her mother's departure with a sad look. Sad to not be able to say 'yes' to her mother. But everything must be well thought out because this concerns Mala's life in the future.

Two days later, Mala heard that Gala was sick. Mala was very worried about the state of Gala. He guards Gala day and night and he doesn't care if he has to stay at Dicko's house.

After a few days of Mala staying at Dicko's house, Dicko began to feel comfortable living with Mala and Gala. Dicko ventured to ask Mala for a referral.

"Mala, can we refer back? For the sake of our son, Gala." said Dicko rather nervously.

"I'm sorry, but I can't decide yet. I'm still not sure" Mala replied.

"Okay, I'm not gonna force you. I'm willing to wait until you're ready to accept me now" said Dicko rather sadly because Mala still can't accept himself as Dicko.

Gala was very happy because her mother and father could accompany her for a few days.Gala finally said one word that made her unable to choose

"Mother, Gala wants father and mother."

The words were indeed only one sentence but Mala was aware of what Gala's desire was in her heart. Until finally Mala decided to be willing to refer back to Dicko.

Mala's decision welcomed both mother and Dicko. A happy smile emanated from the people around him. It is different with Mala. Despite deciding to refer back, his heart was still filled with doubt. It makes Mala can no longer feel the happiness of the people closest to her. Her chest felt tight and she did not know to be happy or sad.

When night falls, Mala begins to have insomnia. Mala felt great mental pressure and inner pressure. He could tell no one but to complain to Allah. In each of his prayers, he hoped to find a way for him. If indeed his destiny is with him, Mala wants to be given a sincere feeling of sincerity without burden.

Mala pondered in prayer until morning.