When You're Gone

Unwritten will

The sun began to appear from behind the clouds with a golden light. Farhan who was still asleep on the living room sofa, was not even a little disturbed by the busyness that occurred.

Khairani accidentally did not wake Farhan for breakfast because he saw the tired face of Farhan when he came earlier. Khairani can confirm that Farhan is sleep deprived so that he can appear to arrive at his house .

After Fariz and Alma left for school Khairani cleaned the kitchen and used breakfast. While Dwi and Sita bathed Gaza and the Twins, Aliya and Alika .

Khairani was about to go to the room to clean herself up, before entering she peeked back into the living room. There was no movement from Farhan indicating that the man was still faithful in his sleep.

Finally Khairani continued her steps towards the room.

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In the living room there were giggles and babbles from the little mouths of the three babies . Everyone who saw them must have thought they were triplets. Different ages just a few days and almost the same weight, coupled with their same skin color.

They are so active and healthy. Make people around him anxious to see their cuteness. Moreover, they are not fussy children.

The noise in the living room disturbed Farhan's deep sleep. After realising Farhan sharpened his hearing. Unknowingly the burly body was moving towards the source of the sound.

The smile on his handsome face rose perfectly when he saw the joy of three babies who began to be active on the mattress of the middle room floor. Her footsteps were hypnotized as they approached her .

"Hi son Papi .. already on the fragrance ..mmuah. " Said Farhan as he kissed the cheeks of Aliya, Alika and Gaza alternately.

"Bang Farhan should take a bath first, out of the long journey do not approach the children first. " Khairani said that suddenly appeared from the room.

"Oh well ." Farhan said short. He was a little upset because he had not had time to hold his son. But he also understood why Khairani forbade him from approaching children.

" Use the bathroom behind Bang. " Khairani.

Farhan walked while shaking his head. A small backpack to Fariz's room .Khairani steps into the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Farhan.

After refreshing his body and dressing Farhan immediately came out of the room. His eyes caught the gaze of Khairani's round eyes waiting at the dining table.

"Hope Bang, then we go to the tomb." Khairani said while deciding her gaze.

Farhan took out a plate that had contained Fried Rice with cow's eye eggs. While chewing his rice Farhan said, "Khai. How about dinner together. All right, I want to talk about the same Shafi'i shop. "

"May, I'll cook. What menu do you want to prepare ?" Ask Khairani.

"No need to cook later troublesome, better at the restaurant only. " Reply Farhan.

"Well then I'll call them. " continued Khairani. Farhan continued his breakfast until it was gone.

*****

Now Farhan and Khairani have arrived at Bakri's tomb. The feeling of pain again enveloped the corner of Khairani's heart. Staring softly at the mound of land that still looks wet. Khairani tried not to shed any more tears. Not wanting to be too late in the sadness that weakens his heart.

No different from Farhan, who was trying to hold back the rumble in his chest. Instantly his eyes heated up holding the puddle of clear liquid. Squeezing his fingers in a fist withstanding the tightness that suddenly struck.

Farhan squatted down on the side of the tomb looking at the red earth mound in front of him, then said, "Khaira can you leave me alone, later I will be alone. "

"Okay, I'll go home first then. " Khairani left Farhan alone.

"Hi Ri, are you happy now. You left your Rani. You're right Ri. I've loved it since I first saw it. Those slightly swollen round eyes of mine were looking at me softly, at that time my heart was pounding. I'm sorry, I don't think I can control it. "

" His gaze harbors much sadness and fragility . Moreover, I know the problem that surrounded you at that time. That's the reason why I'm helping you, because I want to see Khairani happy. "

"But I don't intend to take it from you. I just want to protect her through your hands. Seeing him smile is enough for me. "

" Ri ..I'm sorry I love her. I only realized this feeling when I was away from her a few weeks ago. I had intended to stay away from him, but I didn't think your words were an unwritten will for me. "

" His simplicity, his affection, and his round eyes were beautiful and sweet to me. Let me fight to get her. I know it's not easy. But I have many ways to have it.

"Rest in peace, your unfinished work shall I continue, good-bye Bro. "

Farhan rubbed the remaining clear liquid in the corner of his eye. Looking at the gravestone stuck with Bakri's name written there. Then Farhan stood up and left the tomb with definite steps.

Farhan sat on the terrace chair for some time to let go of his fatigue. His eyes looked towards the road with a blank look. But his mind was walking planning his steps forward .

*****

As planned this morning, now Farhan and Khairani and his family have gathered in a private room famous restaurant in Pekanbaru. The natural restaurant is located next to an artificial garden complete with a mini fish pond and a playground for children.

Finish eating their dishes lightly chatted .While the children were playing in the park accompanied by the nannies.

Stay Farhan, Khairani, Irul and his wife Ega ,Nisa and Shafi'i. They chatted while enjoying dessert and cold drinks .

All the Khairani family had known Farhan when the Bakri accident occurred. Especially now that Shafi'i works for Farhan, managing Bakri's relics shop.

A short time later it was seen that the conversation was starting to get serious. Farhan used this opportunity to explain his work with Bakri.

" I apologized to all of you. I deliberately held dinner to discuss Bakri's shop, so that it can still run well even though Bakri is no longer with us. " Farhan paused his words, taking a deep breath.

"We all know this effort is a collaboration between me and Bakri. With a 50% profit share for each of us. Now the management is held by Syafi'i. This was for a while, because I personally still hope Bakri can be cured. But all is hope, destiny says something else. " Farhan paused for a moment, then turned his head towards Shafi'i.

"What do you think Syaf, do you still want to manage that store ?" Ask Farhan.

"If Bang Farhan still needs me and trusts me I still want Bang. Moreover, I no longer have activities. My Londry business is also declining, there are only two and even then there are employees who take care of it. " Answer Shafi'i .

"Well if that's so continue Syaf, I really hope for you now because you're the closest family to Khairani. While Khairani has been too busy for the affairs of children. As you know, I also left two children. "

"So for the store let the Shafi'i manage it . What do you think of Khaira ?" Farhan asked while looking towards Khairani.

"I agree "Jawab Khairani is quick and short.

" Okay, now about division. There's a number you want to propose Syaf ? "

"No Bang I'm up to Brother Rani and Brother only. ? "

" You are Khai... " Just in the back of the bundle by Khairani.

" Okay, if so .How about for me 30% Shafi'i and Khairani 35% each%." Everyone was silent at Farhan's suggestion. " Do you mind ? Rul...how do you think ?"

"If Bang Farhan doesn't mind the smaller part of Brother, I think it's okay. " Answer to Irul

"Khi... Syaf... agree ?" Tanya Farhan is back.

" I'm okay... !" Khairani.

" I'm okay too, that's more than enough for me." Answer Syafi'i later . "Is Bang Farhan okay to be smaller than us ? " sayfi'i.

" It's okay, I'm just monitoring it and not managing it. You are the most busy here. Hope this store can thrive in your hands ." Alright I think we've had enough of our conversation, if there's a problem you can call me directly Syaf."

"Well Bang, thank you for being trusted and given the opportunity ." Shafi'i really.

" Same same . Alright it's been a night of pity for the children too long outside we'd better go home. Maybe I'll go back to Singapore tonight. " Farhan said as he looked at Khairani.

"Bang Farhan is back tonight? What time is it ? It's eight past thirty minutes. " Tanya Khairani's.

"Still able, my flight is at twelve thirty. " Answer replied relaxed.

" Okay, we go home now " said Irul while standing and followed by everyone.

They finally moved from the restaurant to the parking lot and entered their respective vehicles.

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