Novel-novel oleh Andrea Luna

(Kayshila)I looked at my watch many times and even looked at my phone screen where there were no notifications. There are no incoming calls."Davendra, where are you?" asked Mama Ishan calling her son in a whisper even in front of me. I can still hear his voice clearly. "Oh, I see... so you can't take Citra?" Mama Ishan looks disappointed. She immediately turned off his phone and looked at me."Daven said he was busy. He also said that many have delivered." Mama Ishan looked down languidly. I smiled at her, indicating that everything was fine."It's okay, Auntie. It's busy. Yesterday you told me." I gave an explanation. Lie. Rangga and Cath looked at me with strange looks. They knew that Ishan and I had a fight because

(Davendra)Since Citra decided to go to Manila these few days, she has been busy. Working overtime to prepare preparations at the Manila branch office. But tonight, when I came home and opened the door to her apartment, an unusual sight caught me off guard. I stood still standing near the door. The whole apartment was a mess. Her belongings are scattered."Ishan. You coming home?" greeting her."What is this?" I looked around the whole apartment."Mr. Dewa called me saying I have to get ready. Tickets are booked.""You're leaving soon?" I asked."Yes. Day after tomorrow," she answered happily.I am quiet. I took off my blazer and walked into her messy room. I sat looking at some of the things in her room. In fact, I haven't given her my answer yet, whether I allow it or not. I'm her fiancé.I can see Citra busy with her things from the room."What will you bring?" I half-shouted.

(Kayshila)When I put my bag on the desk, Lashira came up to me."You're wanted in the group.""Oh yes?" I opened my bag and reached for my cell phone, which was in my bag. Then carefully unlocked my phone. It turns out that there will be an urgent meeting in my division group that is very urgent. I hurriedly grabbed the little book I always carried to appointments and ran towards the big meeting room. Everyone had gathered, including Mrs Sarah, who was sitting pretty next to the other team."Well then, our Senior Project Manager has arrived." said one of the team, a thin and slightly pale man."We're just waitin

(Kayshila) During the day, police station, I thought the police station would be as quiet as I thought it would be. It turned out to be very busy here. I came to the police station accompanied by Mr. Anton, the lawyer for the Ishan company. He is very friendly. On my trip with him, I was told some of the possibilities that Meira and Edric would face. That, too, depends on me. It depends on the information I convey later. I followed a cop in a polo shirt draping his ID around a room. Well, this room is cold. There were only three tables inside. Neatly arranged, and there is a rather large aquarium at the end. Two scribbled whiteboards. The polo shirt cop told me to sit in a single soft chair. It was seven o'clock in the evening, and there were only three of us. "How are you, Miss Kayshila?" friendly greeting. His gaze was serious. Occasionally look at me carefully. "I'm better than yesterday, Sir." "I'm R

(Kayshila)Doctor Silva just hugged me warmly. Calms me down."You've changed a lot, Kay. Feel happiness and joy," she said with a smile. My eyes glaze over."Can I come here if I want to chat?""Sure, Kay. Anytime."Doctor Silva escorted us to the outside door. The appearance is neat but looks relaxed. Not like a doctor in general. Maybe because Doctor Silva is a psychiatrist. On the way, Ishan and I didn't utter a word. Ishan's gaze was straight ahead. He was too focused on the street. For some reason, our silence makes me sleepy. As I started to close my eyes, Ishan spoke."Citra," call him."Hmmm." I just mumbled."From now on, can you be honest with me?""About what?""Everything. There's nothing to hide.""I have nothing to hide. Did you hear everything?""Yes.""Was there a problem after you heard my confession?""There is.""What's that?"

(Kayshila)I sat lazily on the couch in front of the TV. Putting my feet on the table and sipping my green tea. Last night I just got out of the hospital, about five days I was hospitalized there. I should have been out on the third day because I was healthy and ready to work. However, Ishan added two more days for me to rest. Every time I go to the hospital, I always recover quickly. Although some parts of my body hurt. I can handle that. I don't think the pain I experienced was as painful as my previous trauma. Formerly? Have I recovered from my past trauma? I grabbed the phone that was on the table. One week has passed since the incident."Hello, Afternoon Doc." my greeting is friendly."Afternoon, Kayshila," she replied. Her voice was a little hoarse, maybe after waking up."Does the doctor have this day off?" I asked."Not available. Maybe I'll go shopping. What's wrong, Kay? Are you alright? I heard you….

(Sekar) Satu bulan kemudian, Derry terlihat sedang melamun melihat langit-langit rumah. Rumah yang direnovasi ini adalah atas namaku. Aku melihat sertifikat rumahnya, sudah berubah setahun yang lalu. Aku tidak mengetahui hal ini, karena ingatanku belum sepenuhnya pulih. Waktu kami liburan di Bali sebulan lalu, Mahesa memberitahu padaku bahwa ada sebuah rumah atas namaku dan Derry sudah merenovasi seutuhnya atas saranku. Dulu. “Apa yang lo lihat?” tanyaku yang ikutan juga memandang langit-langit rumah berwarna putih gading dengan lampu gantung yang indah. “Rumah ini…” Derry menghela napasnya. “Rumah ini adalah rumah terlama yang gue renov.

(Sekar) Aku terbangun dan membuka mataku. Perasaanku terasa bahagia dan tubuhku bugar sekali, walaupun sepertinya aku sudah tidur lama sekali. Perutku benar-benar lapar. Sebetulnya aku terbangun karena mendengar suara Mahesa yang berisik sekali. “Apa? Apa kamu nggak bisa ke selatan sebentar untuk mengecek?” Aku mengerutkan dahiku. Menajamkan pendengaranku dan otakku masih berpikir keras. “Marcel!!! Bisa nggak kamu cek stok senjata di selatan???!!!” teriaknya tidak sabaran. “Kita akan mati!!!” Kali ini dia berteriak. Aku duduk di kasur. Melihat Mahesa berada di balkon, duduk di k

(Mahesa) Keesokan paginya aku bangun tiba-tiba. Terduduk di atas kasur. Aku mengingat kejadian semalam. Aku hanya ingat aku agak mabuk dan mengobrol dengan Sekar. Kepalaku agak pusing sedikit dan… aku melihat Sekar masih tertidur disampingku. Aku memutuskan untuk kembali tidur dan menyelimuti diriku sambil memeluk Sekar. Waktu tanganku berada di pinggangnya, dengan cepat Sekar membuang tanganku dan duduk. Seperti menghindar. “Kamu sudah bangun?” tanyaku kaget. “Aku sudah berdiri, berarti sudah bangun.” jawabnya cuek tanpa melihatku. Aku mengerutkan dahiku. Kenapa dia. Bad mood sekali. Apa dia masih marah karena kemarin? “Hari ini

(Sekar) Pagi ini, untuk pertama kali aku tidur dengan nyaman. Seseorang memelukku, tidak ada mimpi, aku menghirup udara yang segar, dan seseorang memainkan rambutku. Mahesa. Aku ingat aku tidur semalam dengan Mahesa. Aku tidur duluan ketika Mahesa mandi. Aku membuka mataku pelan. Wajah Mahesa pertama kali yang kulihat. Dia menatapku lekat sekali sambil memainkan rambutku. “Aku membangunkanmu?” tanyanya pelan. Dia tersenyum sedikit. “Tidurlah lagi. Aku bisa menunggumu bangun.” ujarnya lagi. Aku menyipitkan mataku. Dia membungkusku dengan selimut tebal dan dia berada di dalamnya. Aku menghela napas panjang dan meregangkan tubuhku. “Kamu mau ke kan

(Sekar) Di dalam mimpiku, aku benar-benar jelas melihat wajah Mahesa. Seorang pria yang ternyata bersamaku di pantai. Pantai yang sama ketika aku pertama kali dibawa oleh Mahesa. Deburan ombaknya, benar-benar mengingatkanku pertama kali dimana ketika aku bertemu dengan Mahesa waktu itu. Adegan demi adegan, aku mengingatnya. Sampai pada akhirnya, berpindah pada adegan ketika aku berada di rumah sakit. Bagian ini aku tidak ingat. Aku hanya melihat sebuah janin yang terdapat di layar bersama Mahesa. Apakah aku pernah memiliki anak? Seketika saja air mataku jatuh. Waktu itu aku merasakan seseorang menghapus air mataku dan aku tersadar dari tidurku. “Kamu menangis?” tanyanya. “Kamu kenapa di sini?” 

(Sekar) Tanganku terasa basah dan lembab. Ternyata handuk kecil yang ada di pelipis Mahesa terjatuh. Aku tidak tidur pulas kali ini. Selalu terjaga. Jadi ketika ada sesuatu yang bergerak atau mendengar suara, aku langsung membuka mataku. Aku mengambil handuk itu dan ternyata Mahesa menoleh ke arahku. Membuka matanya. “Sekar…” panggilnya lemah dan serak. “Ya?” “Dimana air? Aku haus.” Dia melihat meja di sampingnya. Aku meletakkan air minum di meja kecil dekat sofa. Aku bergegas mengambilnya dan memberikannya pada Mahesa. Mahesa membaringkan tubuhnya kembali.&