Dilemma Intersection
Chapter 22. KKN in Sukabumi

Ever since that meeting with Aini that night, she just disappeared. Not without reason, Grandpa Aini and Grandpa Dirga had breathed their last. It was a deep sorrow for Aini and Dirga, because they had indeed lived with Grandpa and Grandma for a long time. Aini kept on remembering, her last wish was to marry Dirga to Syafa.

"Grandfather, I promise! Aini will unite Kak Dirga with Kak Syafa," Aini's mind stroked a gravestone bearing Grandfather's name.

Since meeting when delivering Dirga first, Indira had met and talked several times. Grandpa Dirga when he liked Indira, the girl was very sincere, that was how the Grandpa thought.

The Flashback

The atmosphere of the morning was very bright, Indira was very excited to meet Grandpa and Grandma Dirga. This morning, he would invite the two elderly to take a walk around the Old Garden. He deliberately went to take a taxi, because later they will be delivered by the driver of the Grandpa.

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Indira pressed the doorbell of Grandma Dirga's house, and soon the door opened.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Mom! I'm Syafa, want to meet with Grandpa Kak Dirga," polite Indira.

"Malaysalam, monggo kalebet Neng! It has been awaited with him," said Bi Ina.

"MashaAllah, there's an angel who just came to my house!" happy Grandpa Dirga.

"Grandfather can do it! But nothing can beat Grandma dong's beauty of course," Indira smiled as she helped Grandpa who was walking towards the family room.

There, Indira can see a lot of photos on the wall.

"That's a photo of Dirga when she was 2 days old, since birth Dirga has lived with us," said Grandma who saw Indira looking at a photo of a small baby.

"Sir Dirga was handsome from birth huh, Grandma!" Indira smiled trying to melt the atmosphere that began to muddle.

"Yes dong! Just as rich as his Grandfather was, it was just that his fate was less than good! He became a cold child and rarely laughed, all because of the Great's parents who were too clingy to superstition," Grandpa rubbed a photo of Dirga as a baby.

"Don't be sad, Grandma! InshaAllah, Brother Dirga will be happy always now. Indira is sure, she will find her own happiness," said Indira rubbed the back of the elderly.

"And you are the source of Dirga's happiness," Indira's face reddened hearing Grandma's words.

Because the clock had shown at eight in the morning, they immediately left for Taman Lansia. It is very cool and shady, suitable for the elderly to take a walk to enjoy the sunny day. Indira pushes Grandpa's wheelchair, and Grandma's wheelchair is pushed by Bi Ina.

Grandfather held Indira's hand which was on his shoulder, looking up he said.

"Syafa, Grandpa wishes you could be my son-in-law's granddaughter. Grandpa could see the happiness on the boy's face. Too many injuries from both parents. Grandpa wants to see you guys get married" said Grandpa Dirga.

Indira was a little surprised by Grandpa's words, then she aligned her body.

"Grandfather, Shafa and Brother Dirga were following the scenario God gave. InshaAllah, if we are a match, we will be united in a holy bond. Grandpa must be healthy, Grandpa must pray for us so that we are fooled," Indira wiped the tears of Grandpa.

The three of them enjoyed the morning with joy, really they hoped that Syafa would mate with Dirga. That was the hope of the two elderly.

Flashback Off

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Six months have passed..

Athaya and Indira will both carry out the KKN, they will teach in schools in several regions. Some are in the city, some are outside the city. Indira chose sukabumi as his KKN place, he will teach at SDN 1 Bantargadung not far from Pelabuhan Ratu Beach. While Athaya will carry out KKN in one of the Private High Schools in Bandung City.

Because of the location of KKN is quite far away, Indira was escorted by both her parents and Athaya to go there.

"Darling, if you're there don't forget to call Mother! Keep looking after yourself, take care of your health, do not eat carelessly, do not stay up late," Mother Gisya continued to advise Indira.

"Yes my dear Mother, this has been to her 10x loh Mother talking the same way Adek! Mother do not worry, Adek will definitely do everything that Mother says," seeing the Mother crying, Indira immediately hugged her tightly.

"Mother is never far from you, Adek must always tell Mother,"

The whole family was upset to see Mother Gisya, especially Elmira and Afifah.

"Mother! Dira it wants KKN, only 3 months! Do not want to stop, my goodness cry until kayak mo left married," Afifah chanted.

"Yes know! Drop aja Mommy sad, there will be no more nemenin Mommy at home! You will be busy with your respective affairs," said Mother Gisya.

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Elmira and Afifah looked down, indeed they now rarely visit the Mother. In addition to being preoccupied by children, they are also now preoccupied with the clinic they just opened. Before leaving, Indira did not forget to say goodbye to her nephews.

"Sister Sweta, you're a big brother now! So Brother must take care of Adek Ibam same Adek Wulan, do not wrest maninan ya! Later onty go home, we take a walk to Lembang Park & Zoo yes!" Indira scrambles Sweta hijab.

"Otey onty, jan amun! Yan benel kelja na, teyus tepet puyang," Sweta rubbed Indira's cheeks with gentleness, until Indira shed her tears.

The car starts to leave the grounds of Indira's house, Athaya drives the car and Fahri's father is next to her. While Indira sat with the Mother in the back. While behind and in front of them, aide from Fahri's father who escorts.

"Nobody's missing, right, Dek?" ask Mother Gisya make sure.

"Kalo Fika KKN where's Dek? Why not together?"

The deg!

Athaya is a little nervous, because she strongly forbids Fika to be close to the future wife. He glanced at Indira at a glance from the rearview mirror.

"Fika kok Bun in Sukabumi, just we are different regions! We're also different majors, Bun!" Indira understood the meaning of Athaya's eye glare from the central rearview.

"Yasudah, Kania is also a good child. How many people are in your group Dek?" Fahri's father asked the child.

"Eight people, Dad. Six women and two men, I know all of them" replied Indira.

"Yes, I know!"

No more talk, Athaya had a little chat with Fahri's father. Indira leaned her head against the window of the car, her life now felt very empty.

"This world I live in is empty and cold, loneliness cuts me off and torments my soul. There is nothing that can make a room feel more empty, than the absence of a figure that is sorely missed. I miss you, Mas Yoga. May I still hope, God will unite us, "inward Indira.

In the rearview, Athaya can see the sad face of the future wife. Moreover, he still remembers the words of Fika the other day, who said that Dirga was Indira's first love.

"Sister, you can fall in love over and over again, but first love always has a place in the heart. Like old photos, time can make feelings fade, but the memory of first love never goes away" Fika said to Athaya.

In his heart, Athaya was quite worried about Indira. Whether it's feeling or the distance that separates them. Where Indira will live, is an area that is now prone to war between villages. After almost 5 hours they took, now they have arrived at the location. Indira with his group will live in one of the houses of the residents they had previously rented.

After the handover of the key, they began to take care of royong cleaning the house. Everything felt quick, because Fahri's father asked his aides to help.

"Dira! We're so there's no work, everything's sorted out right away!" whispered Kania.

"It's okay, Nia! Free energy, so we can use our energy to do other things later," whispered Indira.

Before returning home to Bandung, Fahri's father invited them all to eat on the edge of Pelabuhan Ratu Beach. Only 45 minutes of distance, now everyone is sitting sweet while enjoying their food.

"Faisal and Dani, you're men so you have to look after these women! My eyes are many, they are everywhere so make sure you guys will take care of them" Fahri's father said.

"Be prepared, Om!" both were nervous to hear the general.

Athaya took Indira to walk along Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, there was no conversation between the two.

"Darling, take good care of yourself! I can't keep you here now, so it's my job to look after you for a while I give it to Faisal and Dani. If there's anything, don't forget to tell me, yeah!" Athaya rubbed Indira's head gently.

"Yes Athaya, thank you for bringing me here" Indira smiled at Athaya.

"It's my duty as your future husband, so don't thank me! Inget all my messages, and don't be naughty!" athaya said, poking Indira's nose.

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One kiss landed on Indira's forehead, but Indira's attitude was so ordinary. Her heart was racing, unlike when she was kissed by Dirga.

"Be careful on the road, Athaya! Do not speed, if you sleepy break first!" indira Pinta.

"Dear, I'm home! Don't miss, heavy! Let me go," Athaya teased Indira.

They return home while they, Kania and Indira choose to buy some groceries in the mini market. They used a motorcycle owned by Kania which he deliberately brought from Bandung.

"Ra! How many packets of rice? It's 5kg an," said Kania.

"Buy 2 packs first, if less will be easy to buy again! I'm looking for instant noodles first there, yeah!" Indira walked towards the instant noodle shelf while looking at the paper notes of their needs.

Bruk!

"It turns out you haven't changed, still careless,"

Deg deg!

Hearing that voice, Indira ventured to raise her face.

"Ma-mas Yo-yoga,"

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