Part 19

Airin has rejected

Fachri's proposal to marry her countless times. This refusal includes his wish

to become the father of their child, who will soon be born. However, all these

rejections seem to have no meaning at all. As proof, before heading to campus,

Fachri has finished cooking stir-fried meat and warm rice in the rice cooker,

placed neatly on a small dining table in the kitchen. Despite Airin always

discouraging him from doing household chores, he doesn't care. And when Airin

comes out of the bathroom, everything is neatly arranged, from the kitchen to

the living room and the front terrace.

"I'll be back a

bit late. I have several thesis guidance schedules today," Fachri says

while putting on his shoes. Next to him is a paper bag containing a lunchbox he

cooked and wrapped himself. Airin, who never cares about Fachri's presence, of

course, does not respond at all. She doesn't even look at him, preferring to

gaze anywhere but at Fachri.

"I'm

leaving," Fachri says, getting up from