The Woman in the Heart of the Adjutant
Chapter 16

The Woman in the Heart of the Adjutant

Chapter 16

Betrayal by those closest to you. Sick? Of course it hurts. The emotions of anger cannot be controlled properly. There was a bloody tragedy that day. Two traitors covered in blood. 

It was then that Eligius turned into a cold figure. His soul was shaken, his heart was broken. Until there was no more regret in him. 

The room that was quite cool was very sultry, not the wrong room, but Eligius' uncomfortable heart.

Eligius exited the room, sitting on a bench in the garden behind the house. From the bench, he could look directly at Adeline's room. The room lights are still on. It was already two in the morning.

Eligius smiled when he saw the shadow of people jogged from behind the window covered with curtains.

At the same time, Acha came out of the room to take ablution in a bathroom separate from the main building.

"Astagfirullahaladzim" said Acha surprised to see a large figure sitting on the bench.

"This is Brother, Cha. Not a ghost." Eligius murmurs. 

"Oh my God, almost Acha's heart was dislodged, Bang."

"sorry. What are you doing?" ask Eligius in wonder.

"Take abl wudhu to Salat Tahajud."

"OKAY. Proceed!"

Before entering the room, Acah repeatedly turned back to see Eligius who was quite strange tonight. 

In the room, after the completion of the tahajud Acha pleaded for peace of heart and gave what was best for him.

"O Allah, if it is my soul mate, unite us in your way. However, if Yogi is not my match, separate us in the best way you think." Acha closed the prayer that night.

The next morning, Ms. Fenita and Mr. Malvyn were getting ready to leave the city. Adeline certainly did not follow and trusted to Eligius as his adjutant.

All day Adeline was out of the house with Eligius. There are only places that he goes to, ranging from shooting locations to spending money in shopping centers.

Eligius was keen to glance at the leather-styled watch on his left wrist. At two o'clock in the afternoon, Acha's proposal event takes place. Honestly, Eligius didn't want to go through that. But what is power. He has another task. Eligius could only take a breath that felt so heavy and then exhaled slowly.

While far away, at the residence of Mr. Malvyn, the entourage of the Yogi family had come. Some who do not know who Acha was amazed to see the house they visited. Some who already know the Acha language is only a maid in this house.

The guest family was welcomed by Mang Yusuf as the representative of the Acha family.

Tama's friend went well, so they asked Acha to write his full name and binti. Acha speechless. The pen that has been clamped between the fingers now Acha put it back.

In the Yogi tribe, they still believe in the primbon. They need the full name of the bride and the name of her father, from which they will determine the good day when the wedding will take place.

"I pitched to mother," said Acha loudly.

All the guests were astonished to hear it, some were almost spouting water in their mouths.

Sartika directly poked Acha. His eyes glare. 

"We can't continue this proposal." The male voice of the guest troupe made the atmosphere tense.

"If that's the best, please!" Acha answer.

"Acha!" Sartika snapped Acha in front of the crowd.

"Let's, Mom. If he really loved Acha, he would have accepted Acha for who she was. If you cannot accept. Well, better end it." Now Acha stands to balance the guests who stood earlier. 

There were sounds, grumbles and scorn from the mouths of the Yogis. Yogi looked back but, Acha did not see him. Acha was upset that not a single word had come out of Yogi's mouth to defend him.

Plaque!

One more slap landed on Acha's cheek. Accompanied by the mouth of Sartika.

"Already, Sar! Don't be! Acha is your son. Don't be so rude!" Mang Faisal tried to calm Sartika.

"The child I never wanted!" sartika shouted not only hurt the ears but also hurt the heart.

"Istighfar, Sar! Bring spouting!" Mang Yusuf distanced Sartika from Acha so that she would calm down a little. 

With tears dripping down, Acha cleaned up the rest of the event. 

"Have you finished your proposal, Lu?" Adeline's voice is shocking.

Acha quickly wiped away her tears. 

"Already, Non."

"Good, get it done fast!" adeline's orders then she goes up the stairs to her room.

Eligius looked at Acha full of weirdness. "Why are you crying?" eligius asked with a probing glance.

"It all went well, didn't it?" continue Eligius.

Acha shook her head. This time Eligius did not continue the question that felt ridiculous. He immediately helped Acha grind the rug carpet that unfolded earlier. 

"Acha be honest with them, Bang." Suddenly Acha opened her voice. "When they asked who Acha binti was, Acha answered, Acha's staff pitched to mother." 

"If it's the best you think, I'll support your decision. Lagian just finished college, already want to marry directly. Pursue a career first, come on, Cha!"

Acha did not answer Eligius' words, he instead asked if Eligius had eaten anything yet because the food prepared for the guest had not been touched.

"You want this much food?" eligius asked Acha as they stood at the buffet table.

"Come on, Bang."

Eligius suggested that Acha wrap the rice and the side dishes Pauk and be loved by those who deserve it. 

Acha agrees with Eligius's suggestion. "But there's no box in the house."

"Let's buy it in the store up front." Eligius walked over and took the key.

Fifteen minutes later, Eligius returned with a pack of boxes made of styrofoam. There were about twenty boxes they prepared to divide.

"Yep, Bang!" 

Eligius nodded, they walked down the street near Mr. Malvyn's residence. How many boxes have they given to street children, parking lotmen, mothers selling newspapers and many more until the boxes they carry run out. Unknowingly they walked far enough.

At that time they decided to take a short break, sitting on the sidewalk that had been provided with a bench while sipping juice in a cup. 

"Bang El?" greet a street busker when he sees Eligius sitting with Acha. "When are you free?" ask again.

"It's been a year." Eligius answered casually. Although he occasionally glanced at Acha.

In such a situation, Acha pretended not to be with their conversation.

"I'm going on, yeah, Bang." Pamit Eligius' friend. 

Before far away, he exclaimed that the woman who was with Eligius at this time was beautiful. 

"Cha," call Eligius after his friend leaves.

"You hear that?" continue Eligius.

"Listen but, it doesn't seem like Acha's business," said Acha and then sipped the avocado juice again.

"It was once a cellmate with Brother in prison." Eligius said without question.

"Anybody ever been in jail?" Acha responded to him normally. There was no surprise on his face.