Waiting At the End of Dusk

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The news of the cancellation of Mala and Dicko's marriage reached Bara's ears. Bara, however, feels guilty for causing their divorce, feeling it should not have happened.

Although to return the favor or repay Andra's sacrifice and sense of responsibility, Mala should not sacrifice her happiness and future.

Bara finally intends to meet Mala at her workplace. It was unexpected that today was the last day Mala worked at Bagas' cafe.

"Mala, don't forget us. If one day you need this job again you can find a boss," said Mei who has exceeded the authority of the boss.

"Sure, I won't forget you all. Oh yeah Mei, are you and the boss dating?" mala asked with a smile.

"Mala, what does it really look like?" ask Mei shyly.

"Not really. But, from the looks of you like the boss, can not be hidden again if you are together," said Mala teasing.

"So embarrassed. Oh yes Mala, no wonder, Andra loves you very much. She sacrificed her life for you. How is he doing now?"

"Not too good. There is still a lot of care and training. His legs, it was thought he could not walk for quite a long time."

"It's sad because you have to take responsibility for Andra's pain. But it's so bad for Andra's parents that you have to let go of your happiness with Dicko."

"Maybe it's my destiny May. I have to accept it. Who knows, I might find happiness among these sorrows. Pray for me, May?" pinta Mala's.

"Of course I pray for you Mala. May you be strong and find the happiness that you should have. May your sacrifice have its silver."

When Mei and Mala were busy talking, Bara and Bagas came to them.

"May, come forward, many customers are asking to be served immediately," asked Bagas while withdrawing May's hand.

Mei was not angry because she understood the direction Bagas was taking her away. Give Mala and Bara a chance to talk. After Bagas and Mei leave, Bara starts talking to Mala about Dicko and Mala's problems.

"Mala..."

"Are you also going to advise me?"

"Yes, if you want to listen to me."

"Bara, you know what I look like. The smallest kindness I will repay. Moreover, this is related to life," Mala said sadly because she remembered the day of the accident.

"It's not that you're in love with her, is it?"

"Where might I fall in love with her. With my status, there's no way I'm letting myself have any problems with his family who's always been against Andra."

"You can't fall in love with him, seeing his mother always looking for trouble with you, not a good thing" Bara said.

"Thank you for your concern Bara. I'll just do my duty to take care of Andra and nothing more. I'll focus on her recovery as I promised her mother Andra."

"Do you think you're not suspicious of the accident that happened that day? I suspect someone has malicious intentions towards you."

"Yes already. Keep the spirit and remember, I will always be there for you" said Bara encouraging Mala.

"Bara, your age is the time to go home like your parents hoped. Look for a woman who can make you happy and get married" Mala said expectantly.

"Mala, what are you saying. You know who I love, so stop asking me to love other women" Bara said.

"I'm sorry Bara, I just want to see you happy. Living in a family and having children. If you're happy, I'll be happy too."

"Mala, I'm a man. Getting married at any age is no big deal. You don't have to worry about me, think about your own endless troubles."

Mala smiled at Bara's words. Mala's life can't go the way she wants. Many are winding and steep roads that he must go through to be able to achieve the word happy.

***

Vienna, knowing about the accident that befell Andra, tried to come every day to visit Andra and approached Andra's parents to get sympathy from them. But when she heard Andra lost some of her memories and even now lives like everyone else, she was very upset.

She never expected, Andra could seem to turn into someone else and live in her own imaginary world. It turns out that in Andra's heart there is only Mala although this time it is different because he considers Mala as his ex-wife.

Vienna was also angry that his attempt to keep Andra away from Mala failed miserably. They now have a chance to get closer to each other. But he also did not want to stop trying.

When Bella's mother alone keeps Andra in the hospital, Vienna tries to influence Bella's mother to change their desire to ask Mala to take care of Andra until she recovers.

"Tante, Vienna can take good care of Andra if Aunty allows it" Vienna said.

"Vienna, Aunt has asked Mala to take care of Andra. Auntie doesn't want to trouble you. You still have to go to college, you won't be able to split your time if you take care of Andra" Bella replied with a smile.

"I won't feel bothered, Andra and I have been friends for a long time and aunty also know I love Andra very much" Vienna said.

"Tante knows you love Andra very much and hopes to take care of her. Aunty would like to thank you, but right now Andra just wants Mala to take care of him because she feels Mala is his future wife."

"Why don't we tell Andra the truth, so that Andra will realize that they have nothing to do" Vienna proposed.

"Tante didn't want to take any chances because it was about Andra's health. Andra must have the motivation to do therapy for the healing of her legs. If not, he could be deformed forever. And only Mala can make Andra confident to do that therapy. If it wasn't for that, Auntie wouldn't have allowed the widow any closer to Andra" Bella said in a resigned tone.

"I mean Auntie, Aunty will never bless their relationship, right?" ask Vienna worriedly.

"From the beginning, Auntie also disagreed with their relationship. So how could aunty possibly let them together. Aunty will keep trying to separate them after Andra recovers," replied Bella full of confidence.

"Thank God if the aunt is like that, the aunt will definitely be embarrassed if you have a widow's daughter-in-law. Moreover, he already had a child. Amit-amit deh Auntie," said Vienna pleased.

"But right now what Aunty has in mind is just focusing on Andra's recovery. Aunty will do anything from Andra can be as normal as ever. Although Auntie should let him get close to Mala."

Ms. Bella was sad whenever she remembered Andra who was lying with both legs unable to walk. The only hope is Mala. And he'll convince Mala to take Andra seriously. Even if he had to threaten Mala to do what she wanted.

All for Andra's healing.