When That Sense Is Present

46. The failed project

Alif glanced back at the clock in his hand. He was still standing next to his luxury car while waiting for Antyka to come. The morning was so bright, almost all the disciples came to the Event which was about to begin

"Sorry, it was stuck in traffic" Antyka's voice surprised Alif who was still staring straight at the highway. Antyka who had just arrived was already behind Alif. She wore a long tutu skirt and a white bone blouse with a hijab motif. It looked graceful and shining.

"We enter Anty, Caya must have been restless waiting for us" Alif immediately aligned Antyka's steps into the Hall that had been prepared.

"We met Caya before she performed" Alif took Antyka backstage. Antyka who was enthusiastic did not seem to care about the position of her hand held by Alif.

"Power..." Alif called out waving his hand. Caya turned her head and looked smiling happily to see her parents coming. Caya also returned Alif's hand.

The staging time is almost starting. Alif and Antyka returned to the place that had been provided.

"We're sitting here Anty, so Caya can still see us"

"Yes thanks" Antyka did not protest as Alif showed their seats in the front row.

"You know what Caya wants to show you ?" Tanya Alif opened the conversation.

" No, this week it will be Alif's turn to pick up" Antyka said, turning her head "I didn't even know you Caya would perform"

"Yes, you're busy. Let's see it later. I've gotten the leak" Alif showed off his cash smile. A warm smile decorated with dimples.

The show began to run, opening with a dance of several children in bee costumes. Cash movement of TK children who are not too compact. But that's where the attraction is. The innocence of their funny behavior makes the audience anxious.

"Is Caya performing for a long time?" Antyka said curiously while enjoying the singing of four boys who were performing after a bee dance performance.

Alif shrugged his shoulders while smiling. "I don't know the order, we'll see"

"They are so cute and adorable" Antyka smiled as her eyes continued to enjoy the show.

"Boy boys are like that, more difficult to manage. See them actually gathered on the same mic even though there are two mics" Alif also commented.

For a moment Alif and Antyka forgot their tension. Enjoy the event after the event until the name Caya called to appear in the future. Caya wears a red canal box with a black accent. Looks harmonious in the white skin of Caya. Her hair was allowed to decompose with a red bando.

Caya bowed in salute to the audience. He stood in the middle of the podium with confidence. A beautiful poem about a mother

Poetry that makes Antyka carried away feelings. Although Antyka knew it was not the work of her daughter. But each of her stanzas deeply touched her feelings as a mother.

Antyka was also very proud, Caya appeared so confident. His voice was loud and clear. Alif who was sitting next to Antyka did not want to lose a rare moment. His hands are busy capturing Caya's action on the podium with his cellphone camera. Not feeling Alif's eyes dewy, marked by the feeling of yelling.

Caya grew up so well with Antyka. I want Alif to embrace the woman who is now next to him. Expressing gratitude, despite having to fend for themselves in difficult times. Even he gave a scar on Antyka's heart at that time. Unknowingly Alif grabbed Antyka's fingers while continuing to stare full of puja.

Antyka turned her head and looked at her fingers that were still in Alif's grasp. Antyka flicked her hand making Alif aware of the sassiness of yes. His face was embarrassed and worried. Alif was afraid Antyka thought that no. Luckily, Antyka's focus is back on the podium. A closing song by all the children who have dared to appear. The thunderous applause echoed the staging of the child that day.

"It's so cool, momy's proud" Antyka held Caya while peeping Caya's cheek after the event.

Caya just smiled happily. Then the little girl's eyes turned on her Daddy.

"Good fun, Daddy and Momy can come" said Caya while holding her parents' hands. They're walking towards Alif's car.

"Want to come with Momy to the office?" antyka asked her daughter.

"Momy's busy, Caya wants a present?" Caya stared expectantly.

"Because Caya is so smart, Daddy will grant Caya's wish. Caya want what?"

alif.

"Want to walk in the park with momy and Dady, okay? Caya's friends love the story of being there often with her parents"

"Can" said Alif quickly.

"But Mr. Alif, I have to go to the restaurant today. There is a new menu that will launch" Antyka seemed to object.

"I'll take you to the resto and wait until you're done. At the restaurant, there is a place to rest. I'll wait there with Caya.

"Sir Alif isn't going to the hospital?"

" No, I've got permission today"

**

The afternoon sky in a park in the middle of the city, the air that was quite hot now turned cool. Breeze of the afternoon, also the inclination of the sun gives a calm atmosphere. Caya was playing the swing with a child who was her age. His behavior looks familiar.

Under a fairly shady tree Alif and Antyka were watching. Sometimes Caya calls her parents even though she just wants to be noticed.

"Caya looks happy Anty, has she never played in the park? the request is quite simple. I think he will ask for a big doll or go to the mall to play the timezone" said Alif who was amazed by his daughter's request

"Caya doesn't really like noisy places, but she likes to interact with her peers. I rarely take her to a park like this. But never, even if only a few times. My life is not easy, I have to divide the time to take care of Caya and also pick up sustenance. Although Luthfi always reminded me not to think too much about material problems. He was willing to finance my life as well as Caya's. To be honest, I'm an adult and can't count on Lutfi's brother continuously. I'm a mother"

Antyka let out her pent-up heart, she did not want Alif to blame her. His life has been very difficult. Had children and still had to finish college that time. He started working to support his small family. Although only continuing the efforts of his parents.

"You never want to use alimony money from me, Anty. Even if you refuse, I still send it. All the assets that I gave you also rejected" Alif imagined the state of Antyka at that time. Alif understands very well, his ex-wife is a woman who is full of pride. Prefer to be miserable rather than having to rely on people.

"Just try Mr. Alif so I can still accept gifts from people who have destroyed his future" Alif could not argue Antyka's remarks.

Both of them fell silent then their attention turned to Caya who began to climb a slide

"Care of heart' cried Antyka.

"Give me a chance, Anty. We start from the beginning. I'll heal your wounds. It was me..." Alif's voice rasped "Anty.., if I don't make that decision. You will not be happy either. You'll still feel devastated when the most important part of your life is almost...."

"We don't know because I didn't go through it. It might hurt but not this bad. We don't have to talk about it anymore"

"Daddy, Caya is thirsty" said Caya as she sulked closer to Alif. His small face was filled with sweat that poured out. Antyka immediately opened her bag and took out a box of tissues to wipe off the sweat.

"See, Daddy wants to buy you a drink first. Same time momy yeah, wait here"

"Yes"

Alif leaves Caya and Antyka. His steps rushed towards a mini market located not far from the park.

Alif put three bottles of cold drinks and some snacks that Caya and Antyka like. Finished paying him back to the park. From afar Alif still saw Caya sitting on Antyka's lap. Her long hair on a soft swab.

"This is the drink, Caya" Alif put the bottle of drink that he had opened the lid on Caya and also Antyka Each one.

" Daddy bought some snacks too?" Caya glanced at the crackle bag that Alif put on the park bench.

"Light ...." A little boy approached the light. It seems like he is very familiar with Caya. Alif guessed this wasn't their first meeting. That's what Alif concluded

"Bagas here?" caya asked the boy who greeted her.

"Yes" Bagas replied as he flaunted his white teeth.

"Caya knows Bagas?" Antyka asked her daughter.

"Bagas Caya's schoolmate, momy" Caya replied as she gave Bagas a pack of Snacks. Then the two sat on an empty park bench. I don't know what they're talking about. Both of them seemed cool eating their snacks each. Sometimes there is laughter from both

A man approached Bagas. He looked panicked and there was anger in the dim.

"Bagas.., you are here. Papa almost hangs your noses where you're going. Can you tell papa next time?" the man continued to nag Bagas.

"Sorry pa, the bagas forgot" Bagas just smiled like he was used to facing his slightly emotional papa.

"Momy.." call Caya a little afraid to see Papa Bagas who keeps nagging.

"Sorry to scare you?" Said papa Bagas who realized the existence of his son's friend. The man sat down and took his son. "Who are you here?"

"Momy, Daddy" Caya pointed to her parents who were sitting not too far away.

Seeing Caya in the approach of foreign men Alif and Antyka immediately approached. They think the same way they worry about bad things happening. Although the looks of the man who is near Caya looks like a good person.

"Caya.., it's late afternoon let's go home" Alif grabbed Caya's body in his carry.

"Mba Antyka .., ah I guess I dream to meet mba Antyka here" papa Bagas recognized Antyka

"Pak Farid Bagas' papa?''

"It turns out our son's a good friend" Farid chuckled happily. " I'll collect Antyka's appointment tomorrow" Farid remembers." We met at Simpang three restaurant. Tomorrow I send time and location" Farid's getting focused.

"Mas Alif..." Antyka called out to Alif with a spoiled tone. Maybe this is a powerful way to make Farid no longer tease him.That's what's in Antyka's mind.

Another with Alif. He still did not believe his hearing. There are doubts with Antyka's friendly call. Then no matter what Reason Antyka called him that. Alif also seemed unhappy when another man tried to approach his ex-wife. That was what Alif saw as Farid looked at Antyka with an adoring look

"This is Daddy Caya, meet" Antyka told Farid when introducing Alif

"I'm Alif Pradipta" Alif extended his hand while still holding Caya.

"Pradipta..., what is his relationship with Mr. Haris Pradipta,?" ask Farid confused.

"He's my father"

"So you're Dr Alif Pradipta? I am Farid, director of Persada Mitra. The branch of the Pradipta corp" both shook hands. Farid looked polite after finding out who the person in front of him was.

"We go home dear" Alif grabbed Antyka's shoulder did not waste the play that he began to understand.

Antyka followed Alif to his car without much protest.

"Don't get angry Anty, I'm just offsetting the charade you're making. I acted in my role" Alif said after they got in his car.

Antyka looked away, throwing her eyes out the window. Let Alif say as he pleases. He admitted that he was the one who started the incident.

"I'm leaving Caya, one week ahead I'll focus on the hospital and my business. Mike's been nagging because I haven't focused on work for too long, since momy Caya got married. I feel the impact" said Alif slightly quipped when they reached the front of Antyka's house.

"Sir Alif didn't want to take care of Caya?" Reply Antyka half upset with Alif's insinuation.

"Play my daughter, Anty. I won't let him be abandoned. It's time for you to get heartbroken. No need to be in a relationship with another man. Look at me always waiting for you to come back. Whenever you're ready I'm always there"

"I don't want to go back"

" You must be back Anty. I'm sure of that, we'll see. I can definitely bring you back"

"Me and Caya go in first. Thank you for driving us. Be careful on the road " said Antyka who attended their meeting session. He entered the house while leading Caya. Before the door closed Alif called out to him again.

"Anty. So you can give me another chance" Alif said softly expectantly.

Antyka was still standing at the door not answering. But the look in his eyes hinted at his still disappointed heart. Alif nodded and left Antyka for her car. Antyka still needs time to recuperate.

**

"Please sit down Antyka" Farid said as they met at a restaurant. Farid was a little disappointed when Antyka brought an employee into the private room that she had deliberately ordered to meet Antyka. " Mba Antyka can we talk to you for a second, two ? it's just me and Antyka's mom"

"Speak about what yes, sir. Just tell me"

Farid did not reply but glanced at Assistant Antyka who was still sitting. Feeling uncomfortable Assistant Antyka asked for permission while giving code to Antyka to stay calm.he left the record tool on Antyka's lap.

"I know you're divorced" Farid said, staring at the strained Antyka. He smiled and pressed Antyka back. "You cheated then divorced. No need to act holy. Cheating will cheat again. Maybe it's luck to me. How about we play for a while" Farid stared intently while gulping his saliva

"Mister, don't be rude. If you don't know the truth" Antyka stands up and leaves Farid.

"Why? I can make you happy. You've been lonely ever since your ex-husband got sick and cheated on you. I can satisfy you"

Plakkkk ... Antyka's hand floated on Farid's cheek. "Don't be rude, Mr. Farid. I can sue the father" Antyka quickly rushed away from the restaurant followed by Farid's unacceptable mockery.

Antyka's assistant immediately approached when she saw Antyka coming out with a body shaking full of anger. He received the record tool Antyka gave him

"Mom Anty's okay, right?" assistant Antyka looked worried.

"San, we failed to get the project. He unceremoniously harassed me. No business talks at all. And I'm also directly emotional. But I was satisfied to have slapped his dirty mouth "She complained Antyka to his Assistant named Sandra. He sat behind the wheel and sighed deeply while looking at Sandra who was installing a seatbelt.

"But Mrs Anty survived. That's all that matters, besides we have recording evidence that SPSI happened"

"I'm sorry for those who've worked so hard to make good designs these two days"

"Bu sustenance already has a set. We can definitely change for the better"

"You're right San, I'm sorry I'm sorry about all this. Is a widow so bad San? I'm not flirting with them but they're rude and disrespectful to you"

"Mom can't be pessimistic. There are still a lot of good people out there"Sandra calmed Antyka who was already on the verge of crying for the umpteenth time.

"If it's like this I want to marry San. There will be someone protecting me. But fate is not on my side. Sandra...., sorry I even ventured" Antyka immediately turned on her car and began to focus on staring at the sunny streets that afternoon.