Behind The Lies
Successfully Passing Critical Times

Two weeks Iyash lay in a coma in the hospital. Thank goodness yesterday she made it through her critical period. His condition was quite alarming because his movement was limited and he could not sit, so he still had to lie down and practice moving his body little by little.

Iyash's accident was severe enough that he suffered damage to the limbic system in his brain, so he forgot about several things in his life, including the events before the accident. He also can't manage his emotions, he still likes to be confused if asked, whether it's about his life or someone else.

Doctors said Iyash's amnesia was temporary. He will recover slowly along with the recovery of brain injuries and trauma experienced by Iyash.

For Ira there is little advantage to the breakdown of the limbic system in Iyash's brain because maybe he does not need to explain anything about Aruna because God apparently has his own way to love Iyash and keep him away from Aruna.

Yesterday after Iyash realized Hasa had time to ask, “What should we say to Iyash about Aruna?”

Hasa does not know how his wife begged Aruna to leave Iyash's life. Because at that time he had a project out of town and invited Rasya to go down in business. While Iqbal was carrying out KKN in a corner of Sukabumi, so that no one knew the truth, suddenly they heard that Aruna was dead.

“We better not talk about Aruna,” said Ira.

“But, Ma, Iyash need to know.”

“What Iyash needs to know, he alone does not remember the incident.”

“Just explain the truth, Ma, let Iyash not be confused.”

“Ngak, Pa. If Iyash blames himself. Mama doesn't want to see him sad.”

“Ma, Iyash will probably grieve for a day or two, after which he will be fine.”

“No, only Mama knows Iyash.”

Hasa clucking. “I'm Her Papa.”

“But, know what you are about him?

Both silent. Ira then sighed. “Mama won't say anything,” connect Ira after a few seconds. “Mama's not a fool, Pa. Mama can't take rash decisions.”

Hasa.

“If our child is broken, injured, does Papa want responsibility? Why don't you think and focus on Iyash's health?” Ira was not satisfied with her emotions.

“Iya-iya. Mama's right, the most important thing for now is Iyash healed first.” Hasa finally relented. I do not know what the fifty-year-old man thought, to insist on delivering the news of the grief to his youngest child who was not even completely healed. Iyash's treatment is still long, he has to do walking therapy, consultation with psychology etc.

Ira also did not give Aruna the book entrusted to her by Gusman. Let him for now not keep his word. He was just waiting for the right time to tell Iyash.

When Angkasa, Adisty, Sarah Martin, Kevin and Lisa arrive, Ira warns them not to mention the accident, especially about Aruna.

“Gue there is a pet, he if told to torture people, can,” said Adisty.

“Not to be heard, Yash. Really cablek lu.” Space hit Adisty's head.

Iyash smile.

“Gue just want to give you a solution, if there is a badin you talk to me, Yash, I send my pet at that time.”

“You mean dog herder?” ask Sarah.

“Uh more savage than that.”

Martin shook his head. “We are sick, your words are useless anyway, Dis,” Martin cela.

Adisty laughs. “Nih, I tell you, if you can not protect yourself, do not support protect people. Mending kayak Papa I got three thugs.”

Everyone fell silent and Ira quickly took action with a throbbing because it could have been a slippery sentence Adisty made Iyash remember something about Aruna.

“You're done visiting?” ask Ira. “Soalya Iyash should rest.”

“Iyash is not yet sleepy, Ma.”

“But, Doctor says you have to rest a lot.”

“Iya, Yash. You better sleep, tomorrow I come here again,” said Adisty.

Ira bowed while breathing. He wanted to ban the boy from coming again, but how, his father Adisty was his friend.

“Ya already, now let Iyash rest yes,” said Ira.

“Good, Aunt.”

“Thank you already on coming,” says Ira.

“Iya, equally.”

“Cheal fast, Yash,” Martin said. “He wants to go to Spain, join club Barcelona.”

“Apaan anyway, Iyash want to go to Valencia tau,” said Adisty was proud to feel the most know about Iyash.

“Ah lied to you, Real Madrid times,” Connect Kevin.

“Come you also back.” Martin embraces Space's shoulder.

“You guys first, I have to same Aunt Ira.”

“Ngapain lo?” ask Adisty cynically. “Lo want to buy Aunt Ira, hm? If you need a place to stay mending lo nginep in my house only, basic gembel.”

“Dog lo.” The sky hit Adisty on the head.

“Ish!” Adisty was about to retaliate, but Ira immediately separated the two.

“Already. Even a storm here.”

“Sorry, Aunt. Yes already, all I say, I want to leave because I want to study in Amrik,” said Angkasa.

“Yah. Not here?” ask Kevin.

Space shakes.

“It is, Aruna has not ad–” Everyone is staring at Sarah because she just slipped. Sarah was also surprised by her own words.

Ira threw away an annoyed face, but she made a pact with them lest anyone mention Aruna's name, you unstable brats!

“Aruna?” ask Iyash for a moment. “You know?”

“Ngak. Uh, which Aruna is it?” Sarah seemed nervous and everyone kept quiet because they felt that Sarah had to take responsibility for her own words. “No, I was wrong.”

“Not clear,” snorted Adisty, she then pulled Sarah's hand. “Back home, I think you should I teach you a lesson.”

“Yeah, Dis, I'm flabbergasted,” said Sarah as she dragged her feet. Of course everyone knows he's lost.

“Yash, I'm back yes,” Martin said more carefully.

“Gue also.” Kevin is too. Lisa smiled and waved her hand. Space is still there.

Space takes a breath. He then smiled looking at Iyash. “Lu know, ‘kan I do not want to go to college, I do not want to work, but, you once said that I have to take something that interests me.”

Iyash forgot to ever say that to Space.

“Now I know what I want, Yash.”

“Why should America?” ask Ira.

“Iya, Aunt. Let's meet Taylor Swift.”

“Ah, you are.”

Iyash smile.

“Tante, pray I meet a mate there yes,” pinta Angkasa.

Ira laughs. “Bule?”

“No need bule, the important thing is she is beautiful and kind.”

“Why ask for the meet there?”

“Then here are afraid to be able to kayak Adisty.” Space shuddered.

“Good bad lu,” comments Iyash.

“Lu too, ‘kan? Until moving to Surabaya.”

“Ssttt ... already,” by Ira. Space was instantly silent because it was possible that he would fall like Sarah.

“Yash, I'm sorry yes, if anything goes wrong. I pamit. May you be cured.” Space then looked at Ira. “Tante, I say yes, I'll come home from America, I bring Tom Cruise.”

Ira laughed again while hitting Space's arm, while Iyash just smiled.

Their farewells were good enough. However, I don't know what happened until Iyash accused Angkasa of not-so.

“Then I say goodbye, Auntie. Later tonight I go to America.”

“Iya, you be careful yes.”

Space nodded.

“Be careful Ang, may your ideals be achieved.”

“Lu also, Yash.”