99 Love for You
Remember You?

Do you remember about me?

I fought to love you, I,

I started this story with you, though,

Didn't you forget, though,

If I can't go, then,

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The next day, the,

Rangga sat quietly at his desk. He was thinking about last night. She still had no answer, why was Cecilia crying?

Cecilia whom he knew as a tough woman. Who always smiles at everyone. Suddenly crying alone and avoiding the crowd.

Rangga began to sympathize with him. And began to wonder about him.

What makes a tough woman like Cecilia cry? Did he suffer so much that he could no longer endure his grief?

Rangga kept asking himself. There was guilt running through his heart.

Could she cry because of me? All this time I've been too hard on him.

Rangga began to be haunted by guilt. He'll meet Cecilia and apologize to her.

In a hurry Rangga ran towards Cecil's room. But there he did not find Cecil but Hana.

"Rangga sir?" Sapa Hana while retrieving files in Cecil's room.

"Hana, where's Cecilia?" Asked Rangga with a breath.

"Lho's? Do you not remember? Today Ms. Cecil took a leave of absence. Didn't you give him permission?"

Rangga. He looks very confused. Suddenly half of his body felt weak.

What the hell happened to me? Why do I feel like something is missing? Am I not sane?

The shadow of Cecilia's face filled with tears reappeared in Rangga's mind. The sad face of a woman. Rangga is not strong if you have to see a woman crying. He could not see the tears falling.

"Sister? What are you doing here?" Danny's voice made Rangga return to consciousness.

"Sister? Is brother okay?"

Rangga immediately regained his senses. "Yes, I'm fine."

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Meanwhile, Cecilia and Bima await Alvian's arrival at the court. Cecilia who impatiently awaited the figure of Alvian, trying to hide her anxiety by walking to and fro in front of Bima. Until Bima felt uncomfortable with Cecilia's behavior.

"Stop walking back and forth in front of me! If Alvian says he's coming, he's coming! Sit here! My head hurts when I see you walking around here and there."

"Sorry, Bim. But look what time is it? Why hasn't he come yet?" Cecil crossed both his hands to the front of his chest.

And finally Shasha, Alvian's manager comes to Cecilia.

"Sorry I came late. The streets are very crowded in these hours." said Shasha casually.

"Where is Mas Alvian? Why did you come alone?" ask Cecil upset.

"Alvian is changing. Do you know what? How did he struggle to get here? He had to disguise himself with a jacket, hat and mask so that no one would recognize him. It's all because of you! Why did you tell her to come to your divorce court? You can come alone too, right?" grouse Shasha.

"Already Sha, no need to be extended. What matters is that Alvian has arrived. Then where is Mr Hamdani?" Bima tried to calm the atmosphere.

"They're both still in the toilet. That's them!" Shasha pointed towards Alvian who was walking towards them.

"Sorry Cil, I'm late. Has the trial begun?" Alvian.

"Yes, it's okay. Shasha told me everything. Thank you for coming" replied Cecilia flatly.

"Father Alvian Arifin and Mother Cecilia Wijaya!!" Call someone who comes out of the courtroom. "Please enter the courtroom!!"

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The agenda of the initial trial of Alvian and Cecilia's divorce was mediation. The trial is closed. And only attended by parties who will divorce and lawyers of each party.

Bima began reading out the demands put forward by Cecilia. Alvian who was sitting next to Cecilia, only looked at Cecilia with a sad look. And Cecilia flinched even though she knew Alvian kept looking at her.

And it was time for the Judge to ask Cecilia. "Mother Cecilia Wijaya, is it true that you filed for divorce with your husband, Mr Alvian Arifin?"

"Yes, Mr. Judge. Right!" Cecilia answered loudly.

"What are the reasons that led you to divorce your husband? Because in the lawsuit read by your lawyer, there is no reason for You to sue Your husband!"

Cecilia remained silent. He did not say anything to Bima about the real reason he wanted to part with Alvian. Alvian kept looking at Cecilia. His look was very sad. It is undeniable that he does not want to part with Cecilia.

Everyone present at the trial was waiting for an answer from Cecilia. Until suddenly...

"Because he's remarried!" The sentence simply came out of Cecilia's mouth by pointing her finger at Alvian.

Everyone was surprised by Cecilia's reply. No exception Bima. He could only hold his head and close his eyes. He knew that was not the reason Cecilia wanted to split up.

Alvian himself also did not believe what Cecil said. She called out the name Cecilia.

"So you mean your husband does polygamy, do you??!" ask the Judge back.

"Yes, Mr. Judge"

"When you get married again, your husband does not ask permission from you? Or is your husband doing the wedding secretly?"

"No! I know he's remarried. And I've also allowed her to remarry." Cecilia replied with a flat expression.

"If you know and you also allow your husband to remarry. Why do you want to divorce your husband?"

"Because I can't anymore, Judge. I can no longer live with him. I allowed him to marry again. But now, I can't accept that."

The Judge sighed. And so does those present. And Bima could only fall silent. While Alvian, he kept looking at Cecilia. He did not believe what Cecilia said. He knew there was something else Cecilia was hiding.

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Mediation trial is over. It will proceed to the next hearing two weeks later. Outside the courtroom, they regrouped. Bima was talking to Mr. Hamdani, Alvian's lawyer. Alvian, Cecilia and Shasha sat opposite each other. Shasha discussed Alvian's schedule after the trial.

"Oh yes, Al. Here's your schedule after this. Gather with a community of painting lovers. I think this is a good thing. You can make the campaign seek sympathy from community members. There are television stations that will cover." said Shasha at length.

"Sha, today please clear my schedule. Find another time to meet that community."

"Huh?! Is that true?! What do you want to do? Why delay all your schedules?"

"There's important business to do!!!" Alvian stood up from his seat and went straight to Cecilia and grabbed her hand, and took her away.

Of course it makes Shasha confused and a little upset. "Alvians!!! Where are you going?" shasha Shout.

"Please take care of everything today, Sha. Milky!! I'm sorry. Please help me this time!!" alvian answered while still walking holding Cecilia's hand.

And Cecilia simply abided by Alvian's wishes. They also left Bima and Shasha who were still overwhelmed with confusion.

Alvian drives his own car. And Cecilia just sat down next to Alvian. Long enough Alvian traveled down the streets of the capital. Cecilia who could not stand Alvian's attitude, finally opened her voice.

"Where are we really going, man? From earlier just circling indistinctly!"

Alvian did not answer Cecilia's question. And finally they arrived at a place that was not foreign.

Cecilia was quite surprised because Alvian brought her to their place of memories. A youth sports playground.

It seems that young people are playing basketball. They often come after work. Alvian is very good at playing basketball. And Cecilia gradually began to practice basketball. Alvian taught Cecilia well.

The shadows when they used to be here, began to appear in Cecilia's eyes. Cecilia walked down the place. It's been a long time since they last came.

A boisterous atmosphere full of teenagers exercising. Cecilia's eyes began to glaze over. His mind kept asking, why did Alvian bring him to this place?

"Cil, I'll play basketball with them. You wanna come?" alvian's voice resuscitated Cecil from his daydream.

"Eh? What did you say, Mas?"

"I want to play basketball. You want me?" Alvian took off his suit and handed it to Cecil.

"Looks not. You're the only one playing!"

"Yes already. You wait here!"

Alvian ran towards the teenagers who were playing basketball while rolling up the sleeves of his long shirt.

Alvian ran mendribble and passed the basketball. His skill in playing basketball is still the same as before. Cecilia looked at him from the sidelines.

And after the game ended, Alvian approached Cecil. Alvian looks tired. And his breathing is irregular. Because I haven't practiced for a long time.

"Drink, Mommy." Cecilia offered Alvian a bottle of mineral water.

"How's my game? Is it as good as it used to be or not?" Alvian took a sip of the water Cecil gave him and sat down beside Cecil.

"I think it's still good. It's a good category for people who rarely practice."

"When was the last time we came here? It seems like a long time ago. Before I got into politics, I still had time to come here. And at that time, you are also busy now. So, we can come together."

Cecil just kept quiet to hear Alvian. What he said was right. Their time together has begun to diminish. Alvian was busy with his political and artistic schedules. Cecilia is busy with work and pursuing her career. Make them forget, if it should be the married couple, must have time for both so that they can still remember the sweet things they lived for many years.

And finally it began to darken, then adzan maghrib reverberated. Alvian rushed towards the mosque, followed by Cecilia.

After the prayer, they sat back on the basketball court. They sit in silence. No one has opened the conversation. It all feels awkward. Because today they just went through a divorce trial, then it turns out they ended up in this place full of memories.

"Mass?" Cecilia began to open the conversation.

"What's wrong?"

"You? Remember our first meeting?"

"Of course I remember. I still remember everything."

Cecil turned his head towards Alvian and looked at him. Alvian also returned Cecil's gaze. Then their eyes meet, face each other, look at each other.

"Among the many people in the foreign land-Only you know me-" continued Alvian.

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To be continued. . .