Part 27 # Loneliness

Lara was surprised. There was no one in this large house. Seno had warned her not to look for anyone and briefly accompanied her into the house to put their things away. True to his word, he had to leave for an important meeting. She didn't know what meeting it was.

"Where's Bi Yani?" Lara asked, just before Seno stepped out of their house.

The sound of his shoe taps fell silent, indicating that the man was pondering something. She saw his face furrow, as if he was thinking of giving her an answer she awaited.

"Bi Yani is still on vacation. She'll be back tomorrow," he said, smiling at her.

Lara was slightly suspicious but had no reason to scold him. After all, according to him, Bi Yani might indeed be resting at her own residence. Tomorrow she would find out the truth.

***

The night gradually descended, darkness had taken over this residence. Seno hadn't shown any sign of returning at this hour. Lara tried calling his husband's cell phone several times, but all she got was a busy tone