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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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"Kriinggg!"

An old telephone rang in the corner of Chara's living room. He held Karishka's hand because it was a call from Doctor. Charapata's breath became heavy as he looked at Kanishka. This is very bad news. Neighbors who helped clean up Karishka's house found that Tamia was no longer breathing.

Karishka was not too sad, she knew that Tamia's life was not long. What makes Kariska sad is that Bhavi does not show up. There is no shadow of Bhavi visiting after the news of Tamia's death spreads throughout the place. This is not fair to Karishka. What a travesty. Bhavi believes the burden has greatly reduced.

After ten days had passed since Tamia's death, Karishka had one thought. Anjali, Diya, and Raghav are people she wants to catch up with. Living here offers no opportunities or hope. Dead or left behind. She put an end to everything by using a rope she found close to a small store that sells used machinery. She ended it all. Really ended it all.

News of Karishka's death spread farther than her mother's death. National Television and the media got involved. People who kill themselves garner more media attention than those who starve to death. However, Karishka's suicide is quite interesting. The box is next to her body hanging with a letter containing a message to her father, Bhavia Brahmin.

"Have you watched the news?" asked Rama.

"Why? What's the matter, dad?" Chara confused.

"That! your friend!" Rama's finger pointed to the television with a line showing a lacking signal.

Charapata knew that Kanishka was a reckless girl, but not to this level. It's more than reckless. Death and more death. This is a never ending cycle. Charapata wonders when the media will report on how haunted this place is.

Bhavi receives criticism and insults. His life has been ruined. He resigned, and his beloved wife was furious.

"It's all just a Hoax, my dear." Bhavi holds the shoulder of his beloved wife.

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