Trap

Abi keeps his promise to visit Mahesa at his new home. It's not every day that Abi comes here, only a few times a week. But, it feels like the longing is so big piled on top of his head.

    "Assalamualaikum, dad! Abi is coming!"

    Abi sat on the edge of the tomb which he had been working on for several years to make it more comfortable if someone made a pilgrimage. Even just sitting on it feels comfortable and is not afraid of getting dirty because it is cleaned every day.

    While his hands moved to pull the weeds that bravely grew on the ground of his father's grave.

    "Pah, look at pah. How dare they pollute the tomb of a General Mahesa. Papa should just invite them to war so no one else dares."

    After that Abi will chuckle at his own behavior. He gently rubbed his father's tombstone while cleaning it from the existing dirt stains. That name, Mahesa Jenar Malik. Damn, Abi missed the owner of that name.

    "Ish, haish... Abi, why are you so whiny Pah when you meet Papa? If Mom see it, Mom will be furious, Pah." His hands were busy wiping the tears that fell. Come on, he doesn't want to cry when he's visiting his father.

    "Pah, next week Abi's second book will be released. Do you know what makes you upset? Namely, Abi's hopes that didn't come true. Abi really wants you to see me autograph every book. See it directly, not from the sky."

    "Isn't it okay if Abi fails to continue papah's services? Is it okay if Abi fails to become a servant of the state? Abi will give you something else, Daddy?"

    Abi's chat never changes whenever he talks about work. Surely his regret when he failed to be accepted into the TNI. There's something that makes it fail and won't work. That's why Abi immediately gave up when he found out everything.

    "Mom now likes shopping more, Dad. I'm glad that Mom doesn't cry as often as I used to when I remember Papa. It's easy for Mama to eat, Dad, even though it costs more. But that's okay, Abi is able to give it. Very happy to know, pah when mother eats from Abi's own hard work even though mother is not aware."

   His mouth laughed differently with his eyes dripping with tears. It was still clearly recorded in his head when Iris could not help but pray for him to replace Mahesa on the ground there.

    "Oh yes, Abi will graduate soon, Daddy. Later Abi can focus more on taking care of the business that Papa left for Abi."

    The sky was cloudy because it was late afternoon and it looked like it was going to rain. Abi does not want himself to be rained in front of his father. Later Mahesa will be angry if she finds out that her child is playing in the rain.

    "Pah, it's about to rain. Abi will go home first! Later, if there is someone who wants to tell you more, Abi will come again. Uh, tomorrow will come. Abi will say goodbye, Daddy! Assalamualaikum!"

    ***

    "You really are a useless child, aren't you? Shame on me. You should have grown up like your papa if you really are our child. Don't be a coward like this."

   Abi was confused when he just entered the house and Iris immediately scolded him completely.

    "What do you mean, Mother? Can you explain first?"

    "You pretend you don't understand. Where have you been? Why don't you want to take Stefani home? Huh? What excuse do you want?"

    Ah, Abi understands the reason. He exhaled tiredly. His body aches and aches. But when he got home he immediately found a scolding from the woman he loved the most.

   "Oh, about that. Stefani complained to Mother? Abi has just left campus and went straight to the office, Mother. The direction from Stefani's office to her house is really far. You have to go around first, Abi has offered Stefani to go home with Abi's friends, Mom. But, Stefani who don't want to."

    "Stefani didn't complain to me. But her mother immediately told me. Do you know how embarrassed I was when Ghina reprimanded me for what you did? It was your fault how come I was reprimanded."

    Trust me, if it hurts. Abi smiled so that his heart didn't hurt any more. He felt like he just wanted to scream, "I'm your daughter." But that can only be done in his heart.

     "Yes, I'm sorry. Abi, what should I do now?"

    "Don't apologize to me. Apologize to Stefani so that she tells her mother also not to carelessly reprimand others. Ah, if it wasn't for being rich, I wouldn't respond to her anymore."

    Abby looked down. Iris hates anyone who gets in the way of her being happy. It's good that he did that, but not to Abi either.

    "Yes, Abi will apologize to Stefani. Are you satisfied? Abi wants to go to the room first, want to rest. Mother also rests," said Abi then left his mother to go to his room.

    Oh, that woman. He would definitely continue to use Iris to approach him. It turns out that there is something more annoying than Iya.

    Abi threw his body on his soft bed. Close your eyes to relax your mind that has been busy all day. He had to immediately contact Stefani so that her mother wouldn't nag anymore.

    Because he doesn't have his number, Abi uses social media to contact him. Lazy to send a message, Abi immediately connected it with a phone call.

    Shortly after, the call was received. Stefani's soft voice immediately greeted his ears. For other men, they will be immediately fascinated even if they only hear his voice. But not for Abby. He did not want to fall into Stefani's hole again.

    "Hello, Abi! What's wrong you call me? Oh yeah, you don't have my number, do you? I'll give it to you later so you don't bother going through Instagram."

    "Stef, I'm sorry that I didn't take you back. Please, Stef. After this, if something goes wrong with us, don't bring your parents. It's complicated. That's all, I'll close it!"

    Abi immediately hung up the phone without waiting for the woman's answer. No matter how he reacted, Abi was lazy to think.

    He tossed his phone away and closed his eyes again. Hoping to sleep right away before continuing with the unfinished script.

    ***

    Stefani smiled sarcastically after the connection was terminated unilaterally. He had already guessed if Abi was like what his mother said. Whatever his mother said, he would immediately obey.

    And now, Stefani knows what she must do next. Stefani will use Iris as her shield from Abi. That way it would be easier for him to approach Abidzar.

    Stefani continued to look at Abidzar's photo which became her profile. He had already guessed when Abidzar's name appeared on his screen as the caller. Before picking it up, he first took a screenshot of his cellphone screen. For what purpose he also did not know. Maybe just capture the rare moment that happened.

    "Abi, I'll make sure you come back into my arms. Just wait!"