Night In Istanbul
Sherlock Holmes in Istanbul

I was still in the park with Indra. It looks like Indra really enjoys it when the streets outside like this. The weather today was also very good. It is still summer but in this park it is very shady

Even though I was in the park with Indra, my mind was still partly thinking about Mas Ryan.

Ryan suddenly changed. Just a few weeks ago, she was romantic and considerate. Just a matter of hours this morning he turned back into a grumpy and indifferent as if back to zero.

(Why did Ryan become unstable like this?)

(Is there a family problem that he doesn't tell me anymore?)

(But wasn't Ita's problem then over?)

(Is there a new problem?)

(Although there are new problems again why not tell the story anyway Mas?)

When my mind was full of big question marks, the phone in my pocket vibrated.

Drrt....Drrt...Drrt...

I saw on the HP screen a call from Tina coming in.

"Hello Assalamualaikum..."

"Wa'alaikum... Yes Tina what's wrong?"

"Where else are you, Ana?"

"I'm in the garden with Indra..."

"Ana I've heard the story from Intan, are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm okay, Kok Tina. I think maybe Mas Ryan's just gonna need some alone time."

"But doesn't that mean your husband's back like some time ago Na?"

"Yes Tina Mas Ryan is back like a while ago. Yesterday we were fine..."

"You already know...."

Not finished Tina continued her sentence I immediately asked.

"After Tina Kok my voice sounded resounding yes. Are you a loudspeaker?"

"Yes, I'm a loudspeaker. I'm sorry I mean Intan wants to hear too..."

"Halo Ana.." I heard Intan's voice from my phone.

Duh if it's like this, Intan inevitably will know everything.

"I'm sorry Na.. Intan knows everything.." Tina felt bad.

"That's okay, Tina. And anyway, Intan came to my house. So don't want him to know..."

"You two are evil. Don't want to tell me, so I'm the only one who doesn't know.."

"It's not so Intan. I just don't want to burden you with my family's problems."

"Huh...!" Intan still sounds annoyed.

While I received Tina's phone call I once checked Indra who was busy playing.

"What is your husband, Na? Have you tried to talk?"

"When breakfast was Mas Indra turned angry and I immediately followed him to the upper room..."

"Like a while ago, he got angry again and didn't like it when I asked.."

"Your husband suddenly changed this morning Na?"

"Yes Tina, my husband suddenly changed. But something made me a little surprised..."

"Ryan's body turned cranky and grumpy just as he was looking at his phone screen and typing something.."

"Either was sending a message to whom or was talking about what, but certainly after that Mas Ryan turned grumpy again."

"I really confused Tan with Mas Ryan's attitude. We've agreed to talk about anything so that there won't be a big fight..."

"But now it is precisely Ryan himself who behaves like that. I don't know what else to do?" My voice sounded frustrated.

"lady.. There is something I want to say. "after silence Intan began to sound.

"What is Tan?"

"I was at first confused to tell you. But I guess after seeing you like this, you should know.."

"A few days ago around Wednesday afternoon, when I didn't go to college because I was sick..."

"The next day I felt a little confused. I went out to buy food..."

"In the vicinity of the place to eat even from a distance I saw clearly the figure of Mas Ryan was eating..."

"At first I doubted it wasn't your husband. Well, because all I know is that your husband is indifferent to appearance..."

"But when I look again, though his appearance is getting neater I'm sure it's your husband..."

"And your husband ate there not alone Ana but also with Indra..."

DEG!! My heart suddenly beats very fast.

"I thought it was you Na. But that afternoon I was sure you were still in college..."

"What's? What does Tan mean?"

"Your husband at that time was with another woman..."

"Don't joke you Tan.." I tried to stop Intan's words.

"Ana I'm serious... And the woman with Mas Ryan, we met her once..." Intan's serious-sounding voice scared me even more to hear the continuation of the story.

"Tan..enough Tan..."

"Yes..."

"Ana we're there now, huh?" Tina became worried about my situation.

"You're in college. I'm fine.."

"To talk like this is indeed better if we talk directly Na.."

"We're also worried about you Na..."

"Ana, are you still there?" Intan asked me where I was.

"I'm still here Tan.."

"And who was the woman who was with Mas Rian that you saw?"

I could have guessed it. I don't know what because it's a female sixth sense? But certainly my guess with the words Intan the answer is the same!

"Who was with her husband at that time Sinta Na..."

I took a long breath. My hands tremble. My mind is so fucked. Suddenly appeared in my memories when we accidentally cross paths with Mbak Sinta. Then the words will be here for a few months because there is unfinished business.

(What is that business? What's that business with my husband?)

(What does Ryan have to do with Sinta's mother?)

(Did they really have some unknown business?)

(And most importantly how do they know each other?)

(Then who exactly is Sinta's mother?)

"Tan, how long have you been keeping this?"

"Two days ago Na, when we ate at the cafe and met with Professor Adskhan I already wanted to say it..."

"But at that moment I heard your story, it seems like your relationship with your husband is fine. And it came to my mind, maybe your husband was meeting Mba Sinta on business..."

"I'm afraid to ruin the mood. So I just chose to be quiet.."

"However, when I looked at your situation this morning and related it to everything, it was like an interconnected thread..."

"But..but Tan could have been if this was all Tan's lie?" I'm still trying to dodge.

"There's no way Tan, Tina..."

"Yes..."

"I was also shocked to hear that story from Intan Na.."

"There I think that in order for you to be more sure and not to guess, you have to find out for yourself.."

"This time I agree with Intan, Na.."

"Find out for yourself? How'd you mean?"

"First maybe you can ask your husband Na, how it relates to Mba Sinta..." Intan gave advice.

"Is it possible that there is something to do with Mas Ryan's current attitude?" I'm trying to hook it up.

"For the time being I think all possibilities will always be there.."

"Honestly, I still doubt and do not believe what I hear. But on the one hand I feel like I can't just ignore it..."

"But for sure if I ask Mas Ryan I can already guess he'll be angry..."

"Ana can I make a suggestion?" Tina tried to give advice.

"You've never seen each other's cellphones? And I think all the answers to your doubts are in that cell phone Na..."

"Over the years we've trusted each other and agreed not to check the phone then if suddenly I check the HP now...."

My breathing suddenly became irregular. It was summer, but my body was sweating cold. And unfortunately, I know that by checking Mas Ryan's phone all will be answered. But I was scared enough to know.

"Mr...!" Indra called me from a few meters away.

"Yes dear.."

"Ma, I'm hungry..." He said while holding his stomach.

"Come, we'll get lunch.."

"Tina, Intan, Indra and I have to buy food first. I'll connect again. Assalamualaikum..." I immediately hung up the phone and prepared my mind that had been messed up.

I approached Indra and asked her to find lunch. I have to pretend to smile in front of him lest Indra feel that her mother looks sad.

(Are my actions correct if I check Mas Ryan's HP myself?)

(We have agreed to maintain each other's privacy.)

(How could I suddenly break the deal myself?)

(But if I don't find out all this soon, this fight could just keep repeating itself, right?)

(O Allah, what should I do?)

The day is getting day by day. After satisfied playing and lunch I and Indra decided to go home soon.

On the way home, I hope Mas Ryan is not angry anymore so maybe I can ask him directly. So, I no longer need to check his HP?

As soon as I got home I was really shocked because the door was locked.

(Where did Ryan go?)

(What did you meet with Mba Sinta?)

(Ah, I don't have enough evidence to conclude that yet)

As soon as the door opened we entered. The condition of the house was the same as when I and Indra left the morning. Looks like Mas Ryan didn't touch the broom at all.

I took a nap in Indra's room. He asked me to accompany him. Time passed until the afternoon and Mas Ryan did not return home. I'm starting to get anxious.

I immediately searched my phone and called Mas Ryan's phone number.

Foetish...Tutt...Tuutts...Foeto..

(No lift, huh?)

I tried calling her six times again, but her response was the same. Not lifted.

I finally decided to send Mas Ryan a message.

(Assalaminaka.. Where is it?)

I've checked two, but no sign has been read yet. I'm pacing around in the kitchen. Fortunately Indra was playing cars in the living room.

(There is no point in worrying and worrying. I have to find out for myself!)

I made up my mind to find her tonight!