A Light After Dark
Uneasily

Chayra is in her room tonight. He continued to stand in front of the window of his room. Looking at the dark sky. His hand held a cell phone. He did try to contact Khansa or Afnan. But none of his calls were answered by the two men. Makes Chayra even more sure that it is Khansa and Afnan is hiding something from him. Butwhat?

"Gue ngancem you because I care about you. I don't want you to be stabbed with your own friends" said Klara at the time. The words were still ringing in Chayra's ear. He felt that Afnan and Khansa had a relationship.

Chayra immediately called Talina for an opinion. A few minutes later Talina answered the phone from Chayra. Chayra immediately asked Talina about Khansa.

"So the hell Khansa just told me that in three days he didn't go to school" Talina explained by phone.

"What was so bad about three days of not going to school?" ask Chayra.

"Gue doesn't know for sure Ra." Talina replied.

"Gue wonder why he didn't tell me too? He even ngabarin lo aja. In fact I called him many times but did not lift" said Chayra a little annoyed. It's not usually that Khansa behaves like this. Usually if something happens Khansa always tells Chayra and Talina. But now why was it only Talina he contacted? Something is wrong with Khansa.

"We take the positivity Ra. Yes, Ra, I still have business. We will discuss it again tomorrow at school. Yes, yes." said Talina. Chayra just kept quiet without caring about Talina's words. After that, Talina cut off her phone.

As Chayra walked to her bed, she immediately threw her body on the bed. His head was a little dizzy too. Maybe because these few days he thought too much about Afnan's changing attitude. Even after they broke up, Afnan did not contact her at all. To meet also never. It was only at the time of the incident in the cafeteria that he met with Afnan. After that he did not meet with Afnan at all. It seemed like he disappeared like the earth was swallowed up.

How are you then. You are always concerned with me. Care with me. Which always makes me smile with all your silly behavior. But now everything has changed. You're no longer attentive. No longer care about me. Your attitude has turned cold to me. We started out fine. But we end it not okay. I miss the old you.

***

This morning Chayra had prepared in her school uniform. After that he went to the dining room to have breakfast with his family. As usual, mother, father, and Rey have been waiting for Chayra's arrival. Arriving in the dining room Chayra chose beside her brother.

"Chayra, I want to have an important conversation with you" said his father, stopping Chayra's activities of taking rice. Chayra immediately looked towards her father with a questioning look.

"Daddy just ask you to do away with Shafiq. I don't want you hanging out with him. Especially to establish a friendship with him." said the father firmly.

"Why indeed, Dad? Isn't it the same Father Mother doesn't mind Chayra being close to anyone?" ask Chayra confused.

"That is indeed, except with Syafiq. I don't like you being close to him." replied Dad. Chayra is further confused as to why her father suddenly forbade her from connecting with Shafiq.

"What's the reason Well?" ask Chayra again.

"See what Dad said. This is all for your good." said his father in a high tone. It was a sign that his father's wishes could not be denied anymore.

"Then Chayra leaves first" Chayra said as she got up from her seat.

"Breakfast first Ra." said Mother Chayra.

"Chayra is still full" Chayra said as she passed leaving the dining room with mixed feelings.

"Rey you go after your sister." Dad told Rey. Without refuting his father's remark Rey immediately went after his sister.

***

When Chayra's steps get to the front of the house, Rey immediately grabs Chayra's hand. Chayra immediately stopped her steps and stared at Rey.

"Why not have breakfast first? Is it too early for you to go to school?" ask Rey.

"It's none of your business." said Chayra. After that Chayra continued her steps. But again Rey stopped his steps.

"Why else, brother?" chayra asked in annoyance.

"If you don't want to eat at home, we're looking for food outside. I don't want to go to school in an empty stomach. What if you faint?" said Rey. Chayra refused Rey's request. He kept whistling hard to go to school.

"Ok, if that's how I get to school" Rey said.

"If you nganter I keep going to college how? It's not like you have a morning lecture" Chayra reminded Rey.

"I'm late from lo why-nothing on the road. I'm on my way now" Rey said as she pulled Chayra's hand, heading towards the car. Chayra just followed Rey's steps without much protest.

***

While in the car, Chayra and Rey are silent. Rey occasionally glanced at Chayra, and she found her sister daydreaming. Actually Rey noticed Chayra's attitude that recently changed. He often locked himself in the room, even his face looks moody. Like there's a heavy burden Chayra thinks.

"Ra, you daydreaming what the hell? I've noticed lately you've been dreaming a lot but not like it before." asked Rey curiously. Chayra turned to Rey who was still focused on driving.

"No papa kak." replied Chayra.

"If you have a problem, you can tell me. I must help you" Rey advised.

"So my sister doesn't really have a papa. You don't need to worry about me. If there's anything, I'll tell you directly to elo" Chayra assured Rey. Rey could only breathe out tired. If this is the case, he can't force Chayra.

"Ra wait a minute." call Rey. Chayra looked towards Rey.

"Why Brother?" ask Chayra.

"If there's anything, call Brother directly. I don't want to do anything" Rey reminded Chayra. Chayra only answered with a nod. Then he got out of Rey's car.

***

Chayra in Classroom 12 IPS 2. There Chayra only found Talina sitting on her stool with a book in front of her. Usually when he leaves he immediately sees Khansa. Khansa always leaves early. But now that he doesn't see Khansa, is it possible that he's late or doesn't go to school?

Chayra immediately approached Talina and sat down beside Talina. Seeing Chayra's presence, Talina immediately closed her book and stared at Chayra.

"Today Khansa didn't leave?" chayra asked Talina.

"He's a three-day permit. Maybe the day after he left." Talina explained.

"Sorry I forgot. I want to go to her house, you don't want to come." take Chayra.

"Say he's not home anymore. So mending tomorrow if you want to go to his house. He said that to me." Talina said. After getting an explanation from Talina, Chayra immediately pulled out her novel book. But his mind was still suspicious of Khansa. Talina looked towards Chayra with a strange look. He felt today Chayra was different from her usual day. Usually he was always cheerful, but today he looked lethargic and pale.

"Ra what are you sick of?" tanya Talina started to worry. Chayra answered with a head. But the focus is still on the novel in front of him.

"But your face is like that." continued Talina.

"Gue doesn't papa Na" Chayra assured Talina. At that time Talina tried to believe in Chayra. If it's like this, Chayra is very difficult to push. So he has to believe it, even though he knows that Chayra is not okay at the moment.

A few minutes later the teacher of Indonesian subjects has entered the classroom 12 IPS 2. The atmosphere that was originally noisy now began to calm down. After saying the greetings the teacher immediately gave the materials to his students. While giving the material, the teacher accidentally looked at Chayra who was looking down with a face so pale. The teacher approached Chayra.

"Chayra are you sick?" tanya Bu Citra as an Indonesian teacher in Chayra class. Chayra immediately looked towards Bu Citra..

"I'm fine, ma'am." replied Chayra.

"You better rest in the UKS. Your face is pale. I just don't want anything to happen to you" said Ms Citra.

"But Ma'am..."

"Udah Chayra, I know you're sick better you rest in the UKS" said Bu Citra cut off Chayra's talk. Chayra was forced to go to the UKS room alone. Bu Citra did not allow Talina to accompany Chayra. Talina wanted to accompany Chayra. But what power can not go against the orders of Bu Citra.

***

Chayra finally walked alone to the UKS room. As he walked down the school corridor. Shafiq saw Chayra walking alone with a face so pale. With a feeling of worry he followed Chayra with a considerable distance.

Arriving in front of the Uks room, Chayra immediately entered. Syafiq continued to watch over Chayra. He thought about whether Chayra was sick. He was eager to approach Chayra. But Chayra's parents forbade her from getting close to Chayra. He kept thinking whether he would approach Chayra or not. It's not Shafiq's name if he just gives up.

Now Chayra is laying her body on the bed. His mind was unceasingly thinking about Khansa and Afnan's relationship. Plus, his feelings are starting to feel bad. He also picked up the phone above the nightstand. He quickly tried to contact Afnan. Wish she'd answer the phone this time from Chayra. Several times he tried to contact Afnan. But Afnan did not answer a single call from him. Eventually Chayra gave up on contacting Afnan. He also put his phone back on the nightstand. After that he tried to close his eyes. Because his head feels more dizzy. Maybe it was because he thought too much about things that he should not have thought about.

"Lo's sick again?" ask someone who is suddenly standing next to Chayra's bed. Chayra immediately opened her eyes, then stared at the person.

"Gue isn't papa." Chayra replied in a cold tone. Someone just smiled hearing the answer from Chayra.

"If you're doing well in the UKS. Lo skipping lessons?" accuse the man.

"Enak. His teacher was the only one who asked me to make a break in the UKS." argued Chayra did not accept the accusations of that person, aka Syafiq.

"But your face is very pale. You must have not had breakfast. What do I want to buy." said Syafiq began to worry. Because he saw the face of Chayra yqng so pale.

Chayra answered with a head. He currently has no appetite for food. It feels like he wants to go home and go to Afnan to find out the truth that Afnan has been hiding.

"R. You are still angry with me, and you are still in fact me." said Syafiq change the topic of conversation. Chayra, who was originally looking straight ahead, now began to stare sharply at Syafiq.

"Until when did Ra you kill me. Honestly, I miss the same attitude I used to have. I want us to kayak again." continued Syafiq. Chayra was still speechless, she was at a loss as to what to answer. From the bottom of his heart he actually wants to make a friendship with Syafiq again. But until this moment he still does not know the clear reason why Afnan cut ties with Chayra.

"Let me time to prove that you have nothing to do about the breakup of my relationship with Afnan" explained Chayra. Shafiq could only bow his head. Yes he was sad and confused how to prove to Chayra that he had nothing to do with it.

"Gue hope you will be patient in a moment" Chayra said as she clasped Shafiq's hand. Shafiq stared at Chayra with a look of disbelief. Chayra only returned Shafiq's gaze with a smile.

Outside the UKS there is someone standing staring at Chayra and Syafiq from behind the window of the UKS. He saw Chayra clutching Shafiq's hand. At that moment he felt pain in his body. I don't know what that feeling is. He only felt unwilling when Chayra clasped the hands of other men.

After that he left the UKS room with a feeling of disappointment. It was only the first time he felt disappointed by Chayra's attitude. It seems like something strange happened to him. Butwhat?