Always Gonna Be You
10. Tidal Wave

Orchids

At exactly 16:25 WITA, the plane they were on landed at Sepinggan Airport. The airport has been awarded as the best airport in the world in terms of passenger satisfaction services. And indeed the first impression that immediately feels is clean, fresh, airy. Perhaps because of the dominance of white that adorns almost all areas of the airport, as well as the amount of natural light that enters the room.

Plus minimalist architecture with typical Dayak ethnic ornaments, which reminds him of the beauty of the tropical forests of Kalimantan. Equipped with a modern touch of glass walls that surround the left, right, to the roof, and concrete poles. Increasingly reinforce the atmosphere of the airport is comfortable and fun.

Once at the arrival terminal, their entourage was immediately greeted by hotel officials, Lik Joko's men, as well as several employees from Papa Rendra's office.

Here he had to separate from the group of Papah, Mamah, Adit, and 20 others from his extended family. Because they are immediately transferred to the hotel where they stay to rest. While he accompanied Rendra who was still conversing with Papa's officials.

I don't know what they are talking about in the regional language, which until now has not been understood, despite often hearing Rendra and Rakai conversing using the language. Soon enough, the baggage they brought began to be transported by Papa Rendra employees to be taken to the hotel where they would stay.

"We're there," Rendra grabbed her shoulder gently towards the exit. Where a car had been waiting, and the man behind the wheel went straight out and handed the keys to Rendra.

"Ok, thank you," Rendra patted the person's shoulder gently. Then as usual as always, Rendra opened and closed the left door for him.

"Welcome home" whispered Rendra while checking the seatbelt he had used himself. "We're going to somebody's place first."

He smiled nodding. Along the way enjoy the view of the city of Balikpapan in a sunny afternoon. Passing the protocol path is wide, comfortable, and not too dense.

Rendra had stopped the wheel in a row of shops located in the middle of the city, in the yard of a florist shop that was crowded with visitors. "Wait a minute, 5 minutes" said Rendra, flicking his nose before exiting without turning off the engine and AC.

Not until 5 minutes Rendra was back with two beautiful bouquets of flowers. A bouquet of fresh white Lily flowers were instantly stored in the back seat. As well as a bouquet of red Chrysant flowers that are so beautiful, "For my special one," Rendra smiled as she handed the flower to him, followed by a gentle kiss on the forehead.

"Give me," her cheeks suddenly warmed up until the entire part of her face warmed up, then kept the beautiful bouquet in her left arm, just like the position of holding a baby.

Making Rendra chuckle, then while steering back to the highway said, "My wife.

Whichever woman tries not to blush when treated so romantically is not familiar with time by someone who disturbs the soul.

Rendra again took him across the main street of the city, passing some points of hustle that seemed interesting to visit. Sometimes Rendra tries to explain the iconic places they had passed, like a tour guide to the guest.

About 10 minutes later, Rendra began directing the steering to a block-paving road that was no less wide with the main road. Passing through the rows of schools and housing, to pull it over to a building like a gate that reads TPU Integrated KM 115.

"We met Mama first," said Rendra who deftly helped open his seat belt. He simply nodded while carrying a bouquet of red Chrysant, while Rendra picked up a bouquet of white Lily from the back seat.

Rendra led him through the northern entrance, across a bridge that crossed a large water reservoir similar to a lake, complete with several people fishing on the edges. Either a pilgrim or indeed a person who deliberately came to fish. Makes it feel like it is entering a tourist area, not a funeral complex. Plus shady trees lined up neatly on the side of the road, further strengthening the pleasant impression, far from the haunted designation that is usually attached to the cemetery complex.

When viewed from the landscape and the design of the arrangement of the existing space, most likely the burial land area of tens of hectares takes the concept almost the same as the modern high-end tombs located in the Karawang area, West Java. The treatment of visitors with facilities makes it easy as well as making it comfortable when making a pilgrimage.

And this Integrated TPU is divided into several separate zones, according to the number of religions recognized in Indonesia. Each zone consists of several blocks. Rendra clasped his shoulders past a large board bearing the TPU of the Muslim Quarter, then guided him to turn to block A. Where as far as the eye can see the refreshing green grass.

After walking through a row of large tombs that fit for some people with a wall guardrail that gives the impression of private, the, Rendra stopped in front of a tomb with a barrier of plants about 45 cm high, which contained one tomb and one area the size of a tomb that is still empty.

Rendra knelt on one side of the tomb while putting a bouquet of Lily flowers at the bottom of the tomb plaque, then whispered softly, "Hi Ma...."

Making her kneel beside Rendra, then put a bouquet of red Chrysant flowers next to Lily's bouquet. He saw Rendra began to pray with two hands and eyes closed. Before following Rendra's steps, he had read the writing listed on a plaque made of black granite, which was,

Innalilahi wa Inna ilaihi Raji

Pingkan Kalesian's

bint

Raymond Kalesan

He still prayed when Rendra's voice said, "How are you? All right there?"

When he finished praying, he saw Rendra was plucking grass that grew wild around the tombstone. Then he said, "Today I brought a special guest," while grabbing her shoulder.

"Know this is my wife Ma" then chuckled softly. "Mommy can't believe I can have a wife as beautiful and as good as this...."

"Is this thanks to Mama's prayer?"

"I know Mama prays for me every day."

"Even when I rarely go home. When I have to stay at the police station. When Papa curses and beats me."

"I know....Mama always prayed for good for me..."

"Thank you for your prayers all this time...."

"Now Mama can be more calm there..."

"Because there has been someone who continues the habit of Mama, always pray for me every day," while gently peeling his forehead.

"This is Anggi Ma...."

"What?" Rendra acted as if he was surprised by the response of the other person. "Who is.my wife is beautiful....Rendra...."

He who is shrinking tears becomes powerless to hold back laughter. This Rendra, is always acting like a rollercoaster like this. Again the atmosphere of shahdu full of sadness, even suddenly joking.

"Mama's getting quiet there...."

"I promise to make you proud.by being a good husband and father...."

"Mama do not need to worry about our lineage is endangered.because Anggi has agreed five babies...."

Makes her sneer.

"What?" Rendra glanced at him ignorantly. Then he looked back at the plaque and said, "Figure said it could be more than five Ma...."

Makes him spontaneously pinch Rendra's waist. But not complaining as usual, Rendra actually smiled widely while saying steadily, "Agreed Ma...."

After Rendra was satisfied chattering in front of the tomb, telling all the important events of the two of them and plans ahead, it was time to say goodbye.

"It's fine there, Ma. We'll try to see Mama here often."

They walked down the green grass to the exit. Along the way through a row of tombs lined up neatly, Rendra seemed not to want to let go.

"Where do you want to go or what do you eat?" ask Rendra as soon as they are in the car. "Before we go to the hotel."

"Where are you taking me?" he asked back.

Rendra smiled happily, "To the beach want to? Coincidentally, a friend opened a seafood store near the beach. The cuisine is good, you must try," while giving a thumbs up.

"Okay," he nodded in agreement. But on the way to the beach, Papa called, asking them to return to the hotel immediately.

"Next time Abang promised to take you on the road" said Rendra trying to apologize while stroking the top of his head.

"No papa," he smiled without question. "There's still plenty of time."

Once at the hotel, Rendra immediately called the room service to book dinner. "What do you want sweetie to eat?" Rendra asked when she was in the bathroom.

"Whatever," he replied who was checking whether the period was over or not.

"You eat first yes, don't wait for me" so shouted Rendra. "I'm going to Papa's room first."

"Yes," he replied with a happy smile, because the monthly cycle was over. Before deciding to take a big shower, he first checked the facilities provided by the hotel. And a row of transparent bottles filled with colorful liquid managed to attract his attention. There are shower gels, conditioners, shampoos, and three bottles of essential oils with different fragrance types.

All of this made her smile more and more happy. Because, from the article do's and don't the first night he - deliberately-read, bathing with aromatherapy before making love, will be able to help relax the body in preparation for going through a thrilling new adventure.

After taking a big bath under the shower, he added 3-5 drops of lavender and chamomile essential oils to the bath tub. Then soak in it. And the combination of lavender and soothing chamomile aroma managed to make him sleepy. I don't know how long he had slept in the bath tub, which must have all the fatigue and fatigue that had been ambushing since the last week had disappeared. Change the pleasant fresh feeling.

Wearing only pajamas, he came out of the bathroom and was shocked to find the room pitch-black.

"Did you?" call him again starting to worry because he didn't find the switch.

"Don't mess around Bang," his voice began to shrivel in fear. While the source of vision only comes from the radiance of bathroom lights.

"Ab..huh!" he was shocked when someone suddenly appeared.

"Again ngagetin anyway!" gerrutu annoyed. "Not funny to know!"

But the man was flinching. One thing that made his heart gasp was, the scent of that person was not the fresh scent of mint as usual, but this one was clearly the scent of cigarette smoke. Makes him spontaneously cough.

The man answered nothing, causing his fear to rise.

"This is not Rendra.this is definitely not Rendra.

Amidst the attacking panic, his eyes caught a flash of black shadow was moving in the darkness.

"YAAAAAAAAA!!!" his screams were loud as the radiance of the bathroom lights caught the shadow of three foreign men standing in front of him.

"WHO ARE YOU!!!" panicked screaming.

"TOLOOOONG!!!!" the screams panicked.

"Y!!!" his screams are as powerful as possible. Oh my God, what's going on. He kicked, hit, shook his head as hard as he could, trying to escape at all costs. But the grip of the person is getting stronger.

"Shut up!" one of the three men standing in front of him.

Because of his fear, natural instincts ordered the brain to bite the hand of the person who was gripping him.

"ASSHOOK!!" the man shouted because his bite managed to cause a bloody wound.

"DORC!!!" snapped the man again as he managed to break free from the whimper. And run as fast as you can towards the light source, into the bathroom.

The meaning of the person who hugged him made the three men in front of him move quickly trying to chase after him. Almost too late because while trying to close the door, the hand of one of the men managed to block and enter the bathroom. But he won't give up. With all his strength in pushing the bathroom door hard.

"DICKHEAD!! DAMN IT!!!" the man with half an arm inside the bathroom cried out in pain as he continued to push the door with all his might to make his hand pinched.

"SCREWS!!!" his cry grew even more furious when he managed to get rid of his arm and immediately closed the door tightly.

Click!

While crying and scared to death, locked the bathroom door with trembling hands.

"Basic!"

"Get out!!"

The bathroom door was pounded very hard, making him even more frightened, finally only able to take shelter in the deepest bathroom wall.

"OPEN UP!!!"

DAG DAG DAG DAG

As soon as they shouted while continuously trying to bang on the bathroom door.

"Astaghfirullahaladzim," he could only sit on the bathroom floor hugging his legs shakily. He felt very scared. I don't know what is going on and what is going to happen.

DAG DAG DAG DAG

BUGS!!

BUGS!!

He gasped at the change of sound outside, a different sound, like the sound of people hitting each other.

BUGS!!

BUGS!!

"Gee!!" I heard screams of pain.

BUGS!! BUGS!! BUGS!!

He tried to sharpen his ears. What the hell is going on outside?

"YOU KNOW WHAT LO HAH!!"

It was clearly the voice of Rendra's cry.

"GET DEAD!!"

BUGS! BUGS! BUGS!

He ventured to walk up to the door, then put an ear against the wall of the door, trying to figure out what was going on outside.

"This is the man sir!"

Then the noise of people cursing and shouting at each other in a language that he did not understand.

Almost five minutes he heard them fighting each other's mouth, with the sound of abuse and increasingly frightening. Following a worried cry Rendra called out his name, "Fig?! Anggi?!"

"Watch?!?!" followed by the voice of Rakai who also shouted calling his name.

"Pig?! The anggi?!! Where are you?!?" Rendra was still clamoring for his name.

After being convinced it was Rendra's voice, he dared to stick his cheek to the bathroom door and then shouted softly, "Abang...."

"Watch?!"

"Abang...," he again sobbed.

"Bathroom!" the sound of Rakai screaming. A knock at the door.

TOK TOK TOK TOK

"Figure..," Rendra's voice trembled with anger. "Open the door, baby...."

With the remnants of his power, his hand tried to unlock the bathroom door. Chequek. As soon as the door opened, Rendra rushed inside and grabbed him into an embrace.

"Aren't you papa?" asked Rendra with a trembling voice holding back the anger. "Aren't you papa?"

He shook weakly no less trembling.

"Thank God..," Rendra breathed a sigh of relief while kissing the top of her head many times. "Aren't you papa?"

Again he shook his head, now sobbing withholding tears. His feelings are jumbled between shock, fear, and relief and pleasure because he managed to meet Rendra.

"I'm sorry.sorry me." Rendra hugged him deeper and kissed the top of his head.

From the corner of his eyes he saw already many people gathered inside the room. Rakai who was seen breathing a sigh of relief, some hotel officers who were also no less relieved, three men with stout stature who had been standing in the darkness have now sat on the floor with battered conditions.

Not to miss Papa who looks like he wants to eat people alive.

And lastly Naja...Help, Naja? Who was no less battered than three men with stout stature.