Fur Elise

9

KNEES felt like shaking with the beat of his heart as he sat with his father-in-law and Nick who sat next to him. The atmosphere in the spacious living room was very tense between them. As if they made a big mistake.

"Why do you want to see us?" began a calm Nick. Meanwhile, Yani sat restlessly.

"Papa wants to talk to you two. Do you two have a problem?" asked the father-in-law to the married couple in front of his eyes. They looked at each other.

"We..there is no problem at all. Isn't that right, dear?" said Nick with a cheeky smile as his hand held Yani's bland hand. It's like a play created in front of his father.

"Papa is a bit strange. Papa has reminded me many times, right? When will Papa have grandchildren? Papa feels uncomfortable saying this but you two have to remember. Papa is not long. Papa has to pass on his property to his grandchildren. Nick is an only child, it's hard for Papa to trust you one hundred per cent. You don't seem serious about your work either."

"What did Papa say? Papa can live a long time...Don't talk too much about the two of us."

"If that's the way you behave, you two should see a doctor. You've been married for a long time but nothing has worked. Are there any of you barren? You again, Yani." his sharp eyes looked at Yani who was sitting transfixed looking at him. Yani swallowed.

"Papa, papa scared him."

"Papa doesn't care at all. It's your fault for bringing this woman here. Papa doesn't believe in your taste with this widow. I don't know if the two of you are there for an intimate relationship. That's why there's no result."

"I'm sorry, papa." Yani also apologized. He felt guilty. Whereas on the first night, they were indeed done. Nick's face tensed for a moment.

"Go. Papa doesn't feel like talking to you anymore. I don't understand why Papa is marrying a widow in this house." sarcasm that hurts the ears makes Yani feel it even more. Nick was silent for a moment. As a result of hating Yani too much, he immediately left there. Nick pursed his lips before walking away leaving Yani alone. Yani's widow status is still stuck in the mind of her father-in-law. Isn't this karma for Yani who is willing to leave Wizart just because of a misunderstanding over the death of their children?

***

Benson is getting dizzy looking at Wizart who is dancing here and there, dancing non-stop. Wizart couldn't control himself when the lively song that was installed echoed through the house. Furthermore, that time is a time to rest the mind. Even at night, Benson was tired of entertaining Wizart who was just having fun.

"I regret that I played that song the other day. If I had known, I wouldn't have become like this," he said without lowering his voice. Anyway, the song installed is quite loud and ear-splitting. Benson's forehead throbbed as he held back the pain in his head.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Wizart started laughing big while going around enjoying the song. Seeing that the clock was almost midnight, Benson moved towards the speaker to turn it off but Wizart also ran to stop Benson. Pity that friend, he's dizzy.

"Ke...kee..why did you come here? You don't want to turn it off, eh? His song is best woo.." Wizart complained, stopping Benson's actions.

"Wizart..now it's night, don't you know?! You have to sleep, Wizart." Benson insisted with a tired face. He immediately pressed to turn off the installed song without delay. Wizart's mouth twitched at Benson's actions.

"You..you?!" Wizart said angrily as he pointed his finger at Benson.

"What? What? Do you want to be angry with me? You've gone to sleep. Even your nightgown is used on your body but you're still like an owl."

"An owl? I'm not an owl!!!" suddenly Wizart growled incoherently. Benson's eyes closed in shock.

"You better sleep or else..."

Before Benson could finish his sentence Wizart was already sitting on the floor. His hands moved to rub his eyes.

"He's sleepy.." he said, lying down on the floor. Benson was surprised to see Wizart who was behaving quite strangely.

"Why are you sleeping there?" asked Benson. Wizart silently closed his eyes. He was sleepy.

'Wizart's behaviour does not look like a madman..' he hissed in a strange heart. I don't know why Benson felt different when he saw Wizart like that. As if made up.

*****

The Director General of Gemilang Private Hospital sat in his swivel chair going about his usual hectic work. Usually, the chief owner of a private hospital is increasingly busy with work, although sometimes his other work is arranged by his subordinates. He lived today diligently without any problems but after..

Knock Knock Knock

There was a knock on the door from outside. He immediately looked at his door which sounded with a knock.

"Come in," he said giving permission. The door slowly opened from the outside. But after being stared at waiting for the man who visited him in the room, a face full of a cynical smile and dressed in a suit stepped into the room with a sharp gaze. He was very surprised by the arrival of someone like him.

"That. Mr. Nick? What are you doing here?" he asked nervously. It turned out that it was Nick who came to his room. Why does Nick want to come here?

"Your room is also beautiful. I feel jealous." Nick said widening his eyes at the layout of the room. Beautiful and luxurious like his rank.

"Do you want a drink of water?"

"It's okay. I won't be here for long." Nick lazily sat on the couch that was available there. He sat with her with a worried face.

"Why..sir did you come here?"

"You asked me why? You seem to have forgotten, Professor Fredy.."

The Director General of Gemilang Private Hospital, whose name is Fredy, nicknamed 'Professor', seems to have been working with Nick all this time. Fredy swallowed hard saliva.

"Excuse me, I'm in the middle of looking for him."

"Until now. I can't wait. You're like.. can you sit still.."

"Sir, please trust me. I'm looking for him now. I hope you'll be patient."

"Ahhh!!! Rimas made me. Alright. Continue your work quietly. But I want to instruct you something."

"What is it?"

"When you find Wizart, tell me as soon as possible. And bring him to me."

"But why? What do you want to do with him?"

"I think...Wizart has started to take out his horns. Won't he..want to be a sane person outside? He's getting smarter. It looks like he's pretending to be crazy. Wizart Wizart..how can you fool me? I'll still look for you until you get it." Nick whispered with a mysterious smile. He also felt that Wizart started to act after several years in a mental hospital. What is Nick's plan after this?