When Talak Has Spoken

Chapter 69 The Story of the Land Across

Bisma had just returned from college with Jayusman, her college partner from Bandung. The two together took S3 majoring in government administration at one of the famous universities in the country King Charles.

He opened his phone and stared at a picture message that had just come in a few minutes ago. Her little daughter just celebrated her fifth birthday. He did not want to miss Lala's growth. Even behind that, he had closed communication with Ajeng.

He wants to forget all about the ex who still keeps a deep impression in his life. He does not know, when can ‘move on’ from the past that still burden him.

“We got an invitation from the British Embassy in London to enliven the People's Party Hut RI Celebration at Queens Park Community School,” Jayusman's speech that now sits on a single sofa chair in front of him makes Bisma avert her eyes.

“When is the show?” Bisma asked quite enthusiastically while keeping her phone in her pants pocket.

“Sunday tomorrow,” Jayus replied casually.

The introduction of the two occurred when Bisma began to set foot for the first time at Loughborough University London.  Jayusman also recommends elite apartments that are quite friendly in the pocket.

Jayusman who is an ASN and served in the West Java Provincial Government Office a pleasant companion for Bhishma. Both are accustomed to discussing and exchanging thoughts about conditions in Indonesia or globally.

Not infrequently the two also share their family problems.  Jayusman has 3 children. The oldest is a woman who is now 15 years old. He married young.  Jayusman and Bhishma are 3 years old.

“How dr. Fransiska you think?” the quiet atmosphere vanished as Jayusman asked about the closeness that occurred between Bisma and a medical student who took a child specialist at one of the famous universities in London.

“Good son,” replied Bisma instantly.

“Lha, how are kids?” Jayusman shook his head to hear Bhishma's brief comment.

“Attractive woman,” connect dr. Idham was one of their colleagues who took a heart specialist.

The doctor was not too close to dr. Idham, whose age is still young from both, may only be 30 years old.

“I think what dr. Idham right,” Jayusman looked at Bhishma meaningfully.

Bisma smiled thinly. He did not deny what the two grown men said. But his intention to continue the study, which has now been running for almost two years, will not be swayed by anything else.

His heart could not yet open and accept the presence of another woman. He still wants to focus on the growth and development of Lala which is now getting smarter and smarter when pvc-an with him.

He admitted that Siska was physically perfect. His white skin with a posture like a Spanish guitar brings his own imagination when looking at him.

Not that he closed his ears, if the dinner arrived his colleagues from Indonesia numbering five people including himself and Jayusman often engaged in light conversation, of course the most interesting topic is about women.

“My response, dr. Siska is more interested in the pieces of the Bhishma sir than in us who have not sold-out this..” Edi who is a major with Jayusman said seriously.

“Pak Bisma can protect and the person is not your rich equipment,” sela Ruslan laughed crisply.

“True,” Idham replied quickly, “Siska was also on campus often vent if he was happy when talking with Mr. Bhishma.

“Glek!” The bisma swallows water quickly.

He understood the body language that dr. Fransiska, the young woman they are now talking about and has always been a hot and interesting topic in discussions.

Physical interest does exist when communication occurs in meetings that have been several times. Bisma also saw the young figure of Ajeng in dr. Fransiska was so excited and enthusiastic when she was with him, even Siska was not shy to indulge in him.

He himself sometimes tried to make Siska to act as usual as his other colleagues. But Siska doesn't care. He was comfortable beside Bhishma.

“It is possible that Mr. Bhishma is interested in dr. Siska. His father was a provincial representative.  His mother's sister, the head of the city hospital,” Ruslan said seriously, “A career path will be easy if you become the closest person to dr. Siska .... “

“Pak Bisma does not require anyone's connection ...” cut Jayusman.

“Sst .... “ Bhishma shakes his head at Jayusman to stop his words.

He was quite comforted to hear the words of his fellow countrymen in the late night. One by one, they began to enter their rooms. The apartment they rented did have five rooms, and they did not mind sharing a fairly elite apartment rental in the middle of the city.

“Pak Bhisma is not interested in dr. Siska?” jayusman asked the same question.

Bisma smiled thinly, “Since my farewell with women who have been close to me, only then did I realize that only Mother Lala is a sincere woman with no strings attached,” he said slowly.

“Of course,” Jayusman justifies, “... Sometimes we realize what it means to someone when he is gone on the side..”.

Bisma smiled blandly. His mind flashed remembering the past of his togetherness and Ajeng. The three years they passed along with all their selfishness, but there were no complaints or frontal attitudes that Ajeng showed in the household they lived. She truly became a devoted wife and did everything selflessly.

Attendance dr. Fransiska who is 10 years from him, and often paired with him when the diaspora in the country of King Charles held ‘party’ has not also made him moved.

His colleagues eagerly match him with dr. Fransiska, but her heart is not ready to open again. He is worried that it will disappoint the couple if they force to accept the kindness offered by the attractive women who are very energetic.

Bhishma did not want to give false hope to the girl who was different ages with him.  Although in reality he was still polite and appreciative when the young doctor came to visit their apartment.

“We're leaving now?” ruslan asked when they had finished breakfast that morning together.

“Bby,” Jayusman reply quickly.

The five of them entered an embassy car that deliberately picked them up to drive them to Queens Park Community School where the event center was taking place.

Arriving at the location, the car immediately looked for a parking lot that was almost full, because the enthusiasm of the diaspora celebrating HUT RI in the King Charles country.

They walk side by side into the park to the center of activities that started a few minutes ago.

“Mas Bisma ... “ female voices perch in her sense of hearing as soon as they arrive near the main stage.

“Wah, the awaited ... “ Edi seduces Bisma with a smile and her eyes flickering with vigor.

Bhishma only responds casually while nodding his head at dr. Siska who that morning wore a modern kebaya with her hair curled up, making her tie neck look beautiful.

He realized all the eyes of the focused colleague saw the appearance of dr. Siska is absolutely perfect. Bisma shook her head while directing a smile at Jayusman who was looking at her while giving a thumbs up.

“I want to mas acquainted with someone who happened to come from our country,” dr. Siska said excitedly.

Without awkwardness he immediately wrapped his wrist on the arm of Bhishma who happened to be wearing a long-sleeved batik this morning, adding to his perfection.

“Sis, please don't be like this,” Bhishma said firmly.

He did not want everyone to misunderstand the relationship between him and Siska. Especially at the embassy everyone knows the closeness of the two of them. Every time there is a bisma there is always Siska by his side.

Although Bisma was cold, Siska was always harsh with her wishes. And he did not care, let alone he knew that Bhishma was a widower with a beautiful daughter.

He believes, with the passage of time and attention he has given so far will break the ice of Bhishma. The established man's heart would definitely melt and accept his existence.