Kirana back down the street alone. In his mind, he still didn't know where to spend the night after that. The cost he has will not seem to be enough if he has to spend the night at an inn.
The cold that night tormented Kirana a little. She wasn't that strong with a chill that was so bone-chilling. Moreover, he has a cold allergy which will usually make his body appear lumpy and short of breath.
A few moments later, Kirana decided to stop by a mosque. It seemed that he wanted to rest for a while after a long day of carrying the weight on his back. She also wants to perform worship while washing his face which has been exposed to pollution all day long.
"This face feels so fresh," Kirana muttered in front of the mirror in front of the mosque's bathroom.
Then she immediately fulfills the worship that has become his obligation as a religious person. The woman who looks innocent always surrenders to God when a problem is crushing her. His father's teachings really stuck in his personality. She also strongly believes that there will be help as long as he wants to ask.
After performing the worship service, Kirana's mind wandered. The shadow of his father's death—Mr. Sarmidi—made him tear up for a moment. There are so many things that he has not had time to do for his father. Until now, there are many regrets that always haunt his mind and heart. One of them is to bring Sita back home. After all, Shinta's departure was largely due to Kirana's presence in Mr. Sarmidi's small family. Kirana realized that.
"Take care of Sister Kirana! Shinta is better off looking for a living on her own." Shinta's screams at that time could not be lost from Kirana's memory.
Sentences that are certainly not pleasing to the ears were said just like that from his own brother's mouth. At that time, Mr. Sarmidi was still trying to suppress Shinta's emotions, but what could be done... Shinta, who was stubborn and felt neglected by her own biological father, chose a path to live alone in a city of people. Without any assistance and without any provision from Mr. Sarmidi. However, Shinta is still lucky because she has a colleague who always helps her when she needs it. Finally, Shinta left for the city without giving any news until her death picked up Pak Sarmidi.
"Pray for Kirana that she will be able to meet Shinta soon, sir," she whispered with a very sad expression.
Not a burden that is felt, but the burden of Mr. Sarmid's will that makes Kirana a little tormented. Also not only physically drained of energy, but thoughts and emotions of the heart that make him even more chaotic if he can't manage it properly.
A few moments later, Kirana immediately went out to the foyer of the mosque.
"You?" Kirana then turned her gaze when she heard someone's voice nearby.
She frowned after realizing that the person in front of him was the man who had met him on the street this afternoon.
"Eh, I'm sorry, sir, about this afternoon," said Kirana, who was afraid the man would curse her.
The man actually laughed lightly when he saw Kirana's behavior. In fact, their meeting was just a coincidence. It wasn't a meeting the man had planned beforehand.
"Introduce my name is Fahri." Instead of answering Kirana's apology, the man introduced himself while holding out his hand in front of Kirana. However, Kirana did not immediately accept the helping hand. He was a little confused by the attitude of the man in front of him.
"Earlier, the car was cool, Maashaallah. How come it's so friendly now,' Kirana thought while looking at the man in surprise.
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"It's getting late, Kirana. It's dangerous for you to go alone to Shintia's house," said Fahri, who was still adamant in persuading Kirana.
"Then ... maybe I'd better go there tomorrow, sir."
Hearing an answer which meant refusal from Kirana made Fahri exhale roughly. Apparently Kirana is not as easily conquered as Fahri's shadow. She was precisely the type of woman who didn't seem too interested in someone's good looks or wealth. This of course makes Fahri even more eager to pursue Kirana. However, he realized that he had to be patient and slow in the struggle to conquer Kirana's heart.
"Okay, I'll send it via chat, yes, Shinta's address."
Feeling that there is no longer any interest, Kirana immediately leaves to go home. Again, Fahri offered to take Kirana. However, Kirana still refused.
"I've ordered an online motorcycle taxi, sir." Kirana reasoned back. He just doesn't want to be the talk of his co-workers if someone sees Fahri taking him home. Finally, Fahri chose to give in and did not force Kirana again.
While making sure Kirana had really gone home safely, suddenly someone called Fahri's name. Fahri spontaneously directs his gaze to the source of the sound.
"Shinta!"
"Sister Kirana?!"
How shocked Shinta was when she found her sister in front of her. Annoyance is clearly visible on Sita's face. Shinta couldn't understand how her sister got to the city of her escape. In fact, he had closed the meeting of information about him.
Shinta, who originally intended to meet Fahri, suddenly changed her mind and immediately left Fahri and Kirana. However, Kirana did not pass up the opportunity she had been waiting for. He tries to prevent Sita from leaving.
"Wait Sister, Shinta!" Kira shouted.
However, Shinta didn't even pay attention to Kirana's screams. He just got into his white car. Immediately, Sita rushed to the car.
"Shinta! I need to talk to you!" Kirana was still screaming while following the direction of her sister's car.
Meanwhile, Fahri, who had been just standing there watching the incident, felt so sorry for him and immediately went after Kirana.
"Kirana ... hey! Already ... already ... do not be chased again," said Fahri who managed to grab Kirana's hand.
Kirana's heart shattered in an instant. He was crying profusely. Until his head felt so dizzy and his body staggered. Fahri, who couldn't bear to let Kirana go home alone, decided to take her.
"I'll take you home, okay?"
Kirana had no other choice but to accept the offer. Given his condition that it is not possible to go home alone. However, in his heart was still a little uncomfortable with his boss.
To be continued ....