99 Love for You
99CU(S2): Finding Cecilia

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- PoV-Rangga

At night when I got home, Papa greeted me warmly. Papa hugged me and said if he was proud of me.

Rare events that rarely occur. But I still accept it. Because after all, Papa is my real father. And I can't change that.

"How's your new office? Everything's good, right?" Ask Papa.

"Currently, Pa."

"Goodoo. You are like Papa. Hardworking. And never give up. Keep your spirits up, son."

"Already Pa. Rangga must be tired. Let him clean up first. After that we had dinner together." Aunt Sandra joined me in welcoming my home while still wearing a kitchen apron.

"Yes Aunt. Pa, I'll go to the room first."

"Yes. Take a shower first, let your body be fresh."

After I started climbing the stairs, I heard Papa and Aunt Sandra whispering to each other.

"He's fine, isn't he?"

"He's fine, Pa."

"What was the news after you met him?"

"So Danny said that if Rangga became a bit quiet. But the rest, he's acting normal."

"Thank God. I hope he forgets everything soon."

I smiled at their conversation. Turns out they were worried if I did anything reckless again after Nadine called off our engagement.

In the bathroom I opened the shower tap. I wet my whole body with water.

My mind is still on Radit's words if he's looking for Cecil.

There was a hint of anger in my heart when I heard Cecil's name. But I miss him too.

Is she okay? Where does he live now?

I want to look for him too. But I am too weak. Because I also remember Ishmael's words, about our relationship that would never work.

Cecil ... Is there really no chance for us to be together?

...***...

A few days later, Radit gets a call from the private detective he hired. Little by little he began to find traces of Cecilia.

"Radit Mas Report. Ms. Cecilia, she is in the city of Jogjakarta," said the detective.

"Jogja? In which area?"

"I haven't found the exact position. I'll tell you later, Mommy."

"Yes, Sir. Thanks for the information."

Phone's closed.

Radit started smiling happily. Soon he'll find Cecil. And he wants Cecil back to Jakarta.

"What are you doing here daydreaming?" Rangga disperse all the reverie of Radit.

"What the hell? You just disturb! I'm not daydreaming, but I'm happy."

"Happy? Is something going on?"

"Should I tell you? Or not yes? Say it! You want to know or you're very curious?" Temptation Radit.

"Sup to you! If you don't want to tell me, that's fine." Rangga stepped away.

"Eh wait!! Don't go yet. Okay, I'll tell you. But you better not be surprised."

Rangga racking waist. "I won't be surprised!"

"I'm starting to find traces of Cecilia. Cecil will soon be found."

Rangga. Between him wanted to ask further, but did not do it.

"Ooh .." That's all he could say.

"Why didn't I think from the start that Cecil must have gone to Jogja?" Radit scratched his head.

"What's wrong with Jogja? Is the city full of memories?" Finally, Rangga dared to ask at length.

"of course. Our friendship started there. I, Cecil and Nadine, first met while we were in school."

Rangga did not ask again. If Cecilia was found, what would she do? He hated Cecil who left him without a word.

"He had no relatives there. Where's she been all this time?" Radit mutters.

...***...

Somewhere in the city of Jogjakarta,

"Are you sure you want to go alone?"

"Yes Ros. I'll just go by myself."

"Are you sure you're still paving the streets? It's been a long time since you've been here. What if you get lost?"

"Will not get lost, Ros. I'm still as clean as a road here. Besides I'm carrying a cell phone, I'll check through the maps app."

"Yes already. But you've got permission with Umi, haven't you?"

"Yes, I have permission to leave. Don't worry!"

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- Cecilia PoV

After a few months of not holding my phone, starting today I will reactivate my phone. The phone number is no longer usable. Therefore, today I asked permission for Umi Isma to leave the cottage and go to the gallery of telecommunications providers.

There's not much I remember about this town. It was about thirteen years ago. The mood and condition must have been different. I roamed the streets of this city in an online taxi booked by Rosida.

It's kind of funny because now he's my best friend even though he's five years younger than me. The first time I came to the cottage he didn't seem to like me. Maybe because I came in a mess. But now it has changed. I've changed too. Everything has to change ...

...***...

"Mas Radit!!! Wake up Mas, Mas Radit's cell phone keeps ringing." Bonny shook Radit's still sleeping body.

"Who's calling this early in the morning?"

"It's noon, Mas. Getup! Today there's a morning meeting with a new client."

"Yes-yes. It's there you get out of my room!" Banish Radit.

"Yes, I'm going out. That's a phone don't forget to answer."

"Hello ..."

"Hello Mas Radit's. Sorry to interrupt early."

"Oh Mr. detective. What's the matter, sir?"

"I've found the address of Ms. Cecilia, Mas."

"What's? Seriously Sir? Where's?" Radit drowsiness suddenly disappeared.

Detective sir told the full story of the discovery of Cecilia. Radit was very happy. He ran to the bathroom and cleaned himself up.

Not wanting to linger in the bathroom, he changed clothes but not office clothes, but daily t-shirts combined with his flagship black jeans. He picked up a few pieces of clothing and put them in a large backpack. He ran out of the room. Passing through Bonny who was waiting for him.

"Eh uh, where are you going, Mas?" Bonny intercepts Radit.

"I have to go now, Bon."

"Where?" Ask Bonny astonished.

"To Jogja."

"Today Mas Radit there are many important meetings, Mas. Do you want to lose a lot of contracts?"

"Yes I know. But it's also important. Umm, look at it." Radit thought for a moment.

"You're postponing all meetings until I get back. Okay?"

"Huh? Postponed? Meaning Mas?"

"Yes, just so. I didn't go long. It's yes, I have to go now." Radit took the keys to his car and then sped away.

Radit did look for Cecil for himself, but he also needed to tell someone he felt needed to know. That's Rangga.

"I've found Cecilia." Radit said when he came to Rangga's house. Rangga was preparing to head to the office.

"You came here early in the morning just to say that?" Ask Rangga annoyed.

"I think you need to know. I'm gonna go catch up with Cecilia. And you have to come!"

"What's? You're telling me to come along? Nah! If you want to see him please, there's no need to take me."

"okay! So you're not willing to come? All right, I'll be there myself."

And Raditpun passed from before Rangga. He drove his car fast enough to the airport. He had to catch a plane ticket to Jogja.

While Rangga, speechless pegged with clenched hands. There is an inner upheaval in him, between hate and longing.

...***...

- Behead the story in Jogjakarta-

I went back down the streets of Jogja city that already seemed foreign to me. Everything has changed. Then I remembered a place full of memories. Has that place changed too? Do the people there remember me?

And here I am, in a place full of memories with my friends. I'm touring. Something has changed, but not much. I never knew love, I only knew friendship. Even though that friendship is now broken, I want to someday be able to make up for it.

"Sorry, who's looking?" A voice surprised me.

"Anita's mother! It's me Mom, Cecilia. I used to go to school here."

"Cecilia?! Geez, Cecilia's married to that artist huh?"

"Eh? I-iya Ma'am. But ... "

"I'm sorry, I forgot, you're already ... "

"Yes, ma'am, it's okay. Mom is still young. Not changed at all."

"Ah time anyway? You are also getting more beautiful. Oh yes, your friend also seemed to have come."

"My friend? Who's Ma'am?"

"Umm what was his name ... Oh, Mr. Hadinata's daughter, Nadine!"

"What's? A-nadine? Is she here? Where's Ma?"

"So it looks like he went to the back garden of the school."

"Then, excuse me. Thank you very much, Mom."

I ran as fast as I could. I have to catch up with Nadine before she leaves. From far away I saw the figure of a woman standing in front of a banyan tree behind the school. That's right, it's Nadine.

He was staring at the tree. Not the tree, but an inscription carved into the tree. That's our name. Like a promise that will be remembered. Friends for ever. Cecilia and Nadine. The sentence is still there.

I stood beside Nadine. My eyes started to glaze over. Nadine still remembers our promise.

"Little?! You ... are here?" Ask Nadine wonder.

"Yes, I'm here. You alone? Why is it here?"

Nadine laughed. "You forgot yes, my family lives in this town."

Although he still spoke in a cynical tone, but fortunately we were able to talk.

"Ah, right too. You're taking a day off work for a vacation?"

"No. I live here maybe for a while or it could be forever."

"How about Rangga?"

Nadine scrunched her forehead. "I've already cancelled my engagement to Rangga. Don't you know?"

"cancel? Why?"

"Don't act stupid Cecil! Rangga doesn't love me. He just loves you."

"Huh? Why did you leave Rangga? I went so you could be with Rangga."

"You think with your departure, then Rangga could suddenly fall in love with me?" Nadine was starting to get upset.

"Back Cecil! Rangga loves you very much. Now, there's nothing stopping you from being together."

"............"

I'm speechless. I can't say anything. Should I go back? It is not easy to choose this path. My heart ... is still worried.

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