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Kayla Najmi Ihsani
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Hi! I’m Kayla. Currently, I’m studying in English literature major. I enjoy writing, reading, and watching about magical realism.

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Out of Nowhere

15 Desember 2022   09:33 Diperbarui: 15 Desember 2022   09:41 156
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"I apologize for bothering Char. Tell me what you saw," Karishka responded.

"Huh? What?" Charapata answered confused

"Three months ago, about you and my father," said Kharishka after taking a deep breath. "I want to know everything."

Half setting of the sun is a sign that Charapata will return home. A slow moving Range Rover with partially closed windows passed in front of him. Kanishka's father, Bhavi, can be seen in open sight. Chara rode after him on a run down bicycle with nearly flat tires. His detective instincts were similar to those of a five year old boy watching his first action movie.

Chara's eyes were wide. The house is large and white with even larger windows. There is a lady present. Her hair is beautifully maintained and her teeth appear to be the result of expensive clinic treatments. After getting out of the car, which was parked in a two door garage, she immediately hugged Bhavi.

"Did you know that woman already?" he wondered aloud.

"Yes, she is his first wife," Karishka answered with her eyes welling up with tears.

Chara is flabbergasted when Karishka discovers the truth. He never told Kanishka because he was afraid she would sad. She truly knows everything. She also knows that her father kept her and her mother hidden for fear of the media discovering that a powerful mayor has a second wife. Of course, it will tarnish Bhavi reputation. Bhavi social status will be  lowered. The worst part is hurting Bhavi's beloved woman.

"May I ask again?" "How do you know?" Chara needs an explanation.

"The box," Kanishka answered.

The wardrobe not only holds clothes but also secrets. Tamia keeps the box hidden behind an old wooden cupboard. Tamia, Bhavi, and the women are all photographed in the box. All of the keywords are present. Kanishka discovered him when she was fifteen years old. She was young enough to be aware of the darkness in his life.

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