The September Tragedy
She's Gone

Finish eating Nauval keep praying. Raisa keeps an eye until Nauval folds the prayer mat and keeps it in the closet again.

"Who was the man last night?" tanya Nauval broke the silence.

"I don't know, last night I was treated to a drink at the bar" last night I had a fight with my boyfriend and he left me alone, as soon as the man approached and bought me a drink.

"Why did you pull them to come last night ?"

"They invited me to rest in his apartment, I did not want to and feared that later they would do something that was not not me, because I had already drunk a lot".

"So he came again with some of his friends to my place of work."

"Continue what they did to you Nauval" Raisa's face immediately looked anxious.

"No one, I did it to him instead".

"You mean.?" Raisa asked confused.

"Do something like last night" answered Nauval. Raisa smiled hearing that.

Who is this man who has been so good and

protected me. I feel safe and comfortable around her, inner Raisa.

On the last day, Raisa had 3 days to stay with Nauval.

The morning before Nauval went to work. Raisa asked the nauval; "May I stay here longer Val, I'm afraid that living alone no one will take care of me."

"Where is Raisa ?"

"Away in Serang Banten, I studied here and the kost in Kalibata area, if you allow this morning I want to go take my clothes and some of my needs to the Kost ? It's not good to always have your clothes on and also uncomfortable inside not changing yet" said Raisa while smiling and hoping Nauval would take her.

"Go and take heart on the road."

"So can it be ?" raisa expects certainty.

"May.., answered Nauval briefly with a smile and stepped away towards the rice stall Mr. Agus."

As usual Nauval will come home at noon to bring Rice to be eaten with Raisa. But after knocking on the door a few times and saying hello, the door did not open and there was nothing

the answer from within.

Nauval opened the door which turned out to be unlocked. No one was lonely and started looking inside until he saw her in the bathroom. Why hasn't he come back yet ?

isn't Kalibata just close, not an hour's drive from here.

Did he change his mind not to stay in my crappy contract.

Do not want to think like Nauval lunch alone, but there is a lack of taste. Not the less cooking. The last few days he had always accompanied Raisa to eat, Sepi also felt without

there's Raisa in this house.

As Ashar arrives Raisa has not returned, Nauval begins to restlessly wait. Hmm .maybe he won't come back again, Inner Nauval and hurry away sanity rice.

Nauval returns to his usual routine before Raisa. After no more cars were washed, Nauval did not go home. Talk to Mr. Agus first while drinking coffee.

"Tumben Val didn't come home early today, did the girl leave".

"Already sir he has returned to his boarding place in the crossword".

"No you take Val" said Mr. Agus.

"No sir" Nauval answered briefly.

After midnight Nauval new pampit on Pak Agus, his eyes sleepy very want to immediately sleep soundly on the mattress that he had not occupied for a long time. When opening the rented door Nauval was shocked to see Raisa was changing the mattress with pink color that he never had.

"Raisa, when did you come ?" I came home this afternoon and you were not there.

Before evening, I'm sorry I was late. Long ago looking for a car to transport my goods here.

also a study table with several books set on it.

The wall also has a large photo closeup with Raisa's face smiling like an advertising star. The tile floor is partly covered with a very thick fur carpet.

"The house feels beautiful because of the touch of a woman's hand" unconsciously the word was thrown from Nauval's mouth. I got the compliment Raisa

smiling at Nauval after finishing the mattress.

'Oh he.., I bought Martabak Bandung for you Val, maybe it's cold because you just came home" said Raisa rushed to the kitchen.

Although the martabak was cold but it was very delicious by Nauval, because there were more people who accompanied him to eat.

For the umpteenth time Raisa heard Nauval chanting the holy verse that made her always wake up for a moment when she heard the melodious voice. His heart felt calm and peaceful when he heard it. That's what that's

makes himself comfortable to stay with Nauval.

When the dawn of Azan finished it sounded from the mouthpiece of the Mushola mic a little far away. Nauval is ready for prayer. Raisa suddenly got up from

his sleep.

"Wait for me val, I want to join the congregation prayer" rushed Raisa to the bathroom and sat down. Taking the mukena in the closet, wearing it then held the prayer rug behind Nauval.

Nauval immediately began his prayer, Nauval's melodious recitation vibrating the heart of Raisa's heartstrings, unknowingly her tears dripping in prayer. Only this time he felt calm and happy after praying.

It has not been 6 months Raisa has lived with Nauval. They're getting as familiar and not as awkward as they used to be,. Nauval already thinks of Raisa as his own sister. But deep down, Raisa hopes for more than that.

If there is no lecture schedule, Raisa feels at home. Raisa never asked Nauval for permission to go for things that were not related to her college.

"Val I'm bored at home, later in the night you can not work permit ?" raisa asked nauval.

"I want to walk to the Mall, you accompany me."

"May, later I will permit first to Pak Agus and bang Naga yaa" Raisa smiled and then returned to complete her college assignments.

After magrib Nauval has regained his contract. He saw Raisa had been neatly dressed up.

"I took a shower first" said Nauval Smbil taking a change of clothes in his closet.

"Don't be long, my powder will wear off" Raisa replied jokingly.

Not long after they were in the Robinson Mall Sunday Market. After walking around and climbing several floors.

"What do you want to buy ?" Ask nauval.

"We're there said Raisa while pointing in the direction that Underweear was selling" Nauval just followed and looked at Raisa who was selling.

elects.

"You like this model" Raisa said as she directed the two hands holding*********** to Nauval's face with a smile.

Nauval's face immediately met red because of Raisa's actions.**********black with the transparent front still held

Raisa is waiting for an answer from Nauval.

"la that's it" answered Nauval carelessly dispelling his nervousness.

"You like black" Raisa said with a glance. Nauval just nodded his original head.

"But I like the color blue said Raisa."

After taking the blue and black colors Raisa walks to the cashier and pays for it.

"Before we go home we eat first in the front restaurant, Val."

"Can.., answered Nauval briefly."

When walking to enter the restaurant in the Sunday Market area, Raisa's hand was pulled by a man, with Nauval's reflex immediately holding the other hand of Raisa. Afraid of kalu until Raisa falls down because of the pull of the man.