When Talak Has Spoken

Chapter 22 The Second?

Bisma walked to the lobby followed by Ibnu who brought his travel bag to see Ajeng who was still standing in the hotel lobby. His gaze was not distracted from a slim figure who was still talking through his cellphone, until it seemed to store the phone back into the carrying bag.

“Mbak Ale waiting for invitation huh?” greet Ibnu friendly, “All of you are with us .... “

Bisma shook her head looking at the familiar style of her staff. But frankly he strongly agreed upon Ibnu's invitation. He wants to see how Ajeng behaves when driving with him later. Is still acting not knowing each other like what he said when semeja enjoyed lunch just now. Or in his polite and friendly style by talking like he used to do when they were still living one roof.

“Ale ... “ bass voice of a man wearing a polo shirt with jeans has now appeared before them.

Bhishma stared intently at the young man whose age was not much different from her who was staring at Ajeng with an excited face.

“Mas .... “ Ajeng answered quickly the call of the young man who is now stared at by Bisma from head to toe.

“Eh, there is mas Hilman .. “ back attitude SKSD Ibnu made Bisma shake his head.

“Pak Ibnu .... “

Hilman turned his gaze from Ajeng to two men who were not so he noticed his existence. Now his gaze was wired with Bhishma which he saw showed a dislike of his existence.

“Pak .... “ Hilman extended his hand as a form of courtesy to the man wearing a batik shirt in front of him.

“This is Mr. Bhishma, my boss in the office. He represented Mr. Dibyo who made a visit to Singapore,” back Ibnu's voice dominates them.

Hilman nodded and returned Ibn's friendly smile. This time he did not meet the invitation to attend the seminar, because there was a family affair that he could not leave in Jakarta.

Bisma reluctantly welcomes Hilman's hand and holds it tightly to vent the anger that is still bubbling in the chest.

Hilman returned a sharp gaze from the concentrated eyes of Bhishma. He felt a hint of hostility drawn there. He looked at Ajeng with a frown, but Ajeng replied with a soothing smile.

“We hunt home yuk. Kasian Lala has been left overnight..“ Ajeng's voice makes Bisma release a strong grip from the hand of the man in front of her.

“Excuse me sir,” Ajeng smiled faintly while nodding his head at Bhishma, “Pak Ibnu .... “

Bhishma did not understand the sudden heat that flowed in his blood after the two passed from before them. He did not understand what happened to him who felt upset after his first meeting with Ajeng after a long separation.

“View once mas Hilman love with mbak Ale... “ aleukan Ibnu again disturb the hearing of Bisma.

“Where did you draw such a conclusion?” bisma's curiosity made him impatient to lean on Ibnu with questions that made Ibn who was driving turn to him.

“Not a public secret Sir. Mas Hilman is a single man who is looking for a partner, while mbak Ale single parent who became the target .... “

“Gosh .... “

Bisma could not believe hearing Ibn's words. How could a woman who had lived with him be the target of young men and even now a single and established man who wants to share it.

“Mother don't believe?” Ibnu looked at Bisma with a wrinkled face, “Hilman long ago wanted to be a companion mbak Ale, even before mbak Ale decided to move and settle in Malang this.”

The curiosity of Ajeng's life after no longer with him made Bisma let Ibn talk.

His mind started to walk. Means while still with him Ajeng has started to play heart by presenting other men in their newly built household. The ego of Bhishma does not accept that Ajeng dares to be duplicitous.

“A year ago when the first time mbak Ale came and introduced himself as the owner of the cafe restaurant and restaurant Yo’ Mangan made all curious with him.

Moreover, Hilman mas as the largest supplier of vegetables and fresh fish here. Hilman did not know that the owner was young. All this time we know the owner is mas Hendra and mbak Asih.

 We also often eat and hold gatherings there. The place is spacious and comfortable. In addition, not only cafes and restaurants, mbak Ale also has a laundry business and boarding for students and students.

The officers are also there. The price is good in the wallet, the place is also clean. From there we know that mbak Ale was a widow because he never came with his partner,” Ibn said at length.

“You know him so well?” Bhishma can't stop his curiosity.

“Oh yes... in addition mbak Ale also opened a car and motorcycle wash to help students who can not afford to pay for their school. Most of its employees are students who are still in school and work paro time.”

Bhishma is now only a mangosteen to understand where all the flow of money he has sent for a living for Ajeng and Lala is still his responsibility.

“Therefore mbak Ale became the target of the men. Tajir right? Unfortunately I am married,” Ibnu said slowly.

“Ha ha ha ... “ bisma laughs loudly at Ibnu's words, “Where might Ajeng choose a kere man like you?”

Now Ibnu was surprised to hear the words of his superior who said frankly without thinking about his feelings. Moreover, his tone was so relaxed when he mentioned the name of the woman he respected so much among businessmen and regional officials.

“Kok seems like you know Ale well, so you know what he likes or not?”

Suddenly Bisma stopped her laughter because Ibn looked at her question mark. It started back in ‘cool’ mode.

“So how is the relationship between the two of them?” ask Bisma for a moment.

He wanted to ascertain his suspicions about the third man between him and Ajeng. Which made him think back a little bit when the second talak he said to the former.

Is it because it is close to Hilman, so Ajeng does not argue and plead to defend their marriage?  Bisma felt sick considering that Ajeng approved the phrase talak until he decided to leave the house to move to the apartment.

He did not want to immerse himself in the household life that he felt unhealthy, because his communication and Ajeng were very rare. And he's not the kind of person who likes crowds. Once living in a fairly luxurious apartment made him feel relieved, because regardless of the family routine that for him was very boring.

“See if mas Hilman already bucin really kate people term now .... “ Ibnu said casually without seeing the reaction of Bisma beside him.

In the heart of Bhishma only smiled to hear and see the mimic of Ibn while telling with a serious and confident face.

“It seems that Ale only considers friends. The proof is every invitation held by officials of the Government of Malang, the two rarely come as a couple. Kasian also with mas Hilman. She's been single for a long time, and seems too hopeful about Ale. But how else, heart problems can not be forced... “

A sense of relief rose in the heart of Bhishma hearing the words of Ibn. Meaning what had occurred in his mind did not match the facts. The proof of Ibn's story has disputed what he thought.