ENDLESS HALLWAY
CHAPTER 17: CONFESSION OF THE RANGGA

Cindy returned to Jakarta accompanied by Zahra. The two teenagers seemed to have lost hope for the coming days. Upon arrival in Jakarta Nelly welcomed the arrival of his two children with a happy feeling. More so because of his longing for Zahra, the half-old woman hugged him tightly. Almost six years old, the mother and child did not meet. So once they met their feelings were really happy. On their eyelids each was covered in sparkling clear water.

"Zahra my son." Mumbled Nelly with a wistful.

"Mothers... Zahra longs for you." Sahut Zahra feels tight.

"Mother is like that too, son. How happy my mother would be if you could get together again." Nelly said, and Nelly guided her two daughters into the house. Zahra's suitcase was brought into the room by her mother.

"Your house is very nice, Cindy." Plain Zahra said.

"It's possible that we won't stay here long Zahra because this house is a relic of Romeo. Hopefully in the trial later this house is not confiscated by the authorities. Romeo built this house with Zahra's kosher money." Cindy is obviously on Zahra.

"It's a pity that this house is confiscated sis." Answer Zahra.

"Well, what can I do if that is the case. If this house is not confiscated, I will sell it and we move from here. I don't feel at ease living in Zahra's house." Explain the Cindy.

"That's a good plan, brother. Zahra will also pray that this house will not be confiscated." Reply Zahra.

"If it were to happen, our lives would suffer Zahra, where would we live?" Cindy Say.

Zahra bowed sadly. And Cindy too. Shortly afterwards Nelly came out of the room and approached her two children who were sitting pensively.

"What are you thinking about my son?" Ask the old woman.

"Sister Cindy was confused thinking if this house would be confiscated. Then where are we going to live, mom?." Zahra Bright.

"God is merciful and generous to my son. For the servant who intends sincere and holy will always get his gift. Believe this. What is important for us now is to be spared from all the things that Romeo did. Home can be anywhere we want." Nelly explained to her two children.

"That's my hope. In this case Rangga will definitely help Cindy." Cindy chimed in her mother's words.

"Now we are going to surrender to God. He is more powerful in determining everything. Let's have you guys rest in the room. You must be very tired of the journey." Reply to their mother's return.

Cindy got up from the seat followed by Zahra. The two brothers walked side by side to the room. Then in the bed they both lay down. The journey they had just taken was quite exhausting.

They left the village early in the morning and arrived at home at midnight. Without going to the bath they immediately went to sleep. Presumably the fatigue they felt caused it to be easy to fall asleep soundly.

***

The twilight wind caressed Cindy's hair. While the sun is hiding halfway behind the horizon its Onar is red of security. Cindy's hair became red copper licked by the twilight sun. The girl glanced at the young man sitting next to her. And the young man named Rangga, just retorted, with a friendly smile.

"You look so moody Cindy?" Cindy bowed while toying with the buttons of her shirt. Rangga looked at Cindy attentively. A feeling of compassion tucked in his chest cavity.

"Did your efforts succeed Cindy ?" Rangga. Cindy shook her head heavily.

"Your father is not willing to give evidence?" Rangga.

"Well." yeah." Cindy answered with a deep breath.

"Well what are you gonna do?" Ask Rangga.

"Forced all my own things." Answer Cindy.

Rangga looked at Cindy's sad face. The pair of eyes Cindy had were glazed over. Rangga knows very well if Cindy bears the burden of such heavy feelings. For Rangga what to do? He himself can do nothing. "I feel sorry to see you Cindy." Cindy looked at Rangga with tears. Then lay his head on the chest field Rangga. Rangga's palm caressed Cindy's hair affectionately.

"This bitter truth I must gulp with a steadfast heart. Likewise, as a child must be willing to sacrifice for the sake of parents, is my father not normal anymore." Cindy said with a gripped tone of voice.

"Finely let me bear this. Am I not involved? I hope you understand. By my holy love for you, I will preserve body and soul to defend you." Rangga lirih.

"Don't, you better not be angry. Let all my problems be solved alone." Sergey Cindy.

"That can't be Cindy. You're gonna fuck." Reply Rangga.

"What can I do for Rangga. I don't want you to suffer." Cindy answered back.

"But I have tasted happiness on the sidelines that will grow this suffering and this problem. It's appropriate that I bear the burden." Rangga.

Cindy stared deeply at Rangga's resigned face. "The glorious step of your heart is Rangga." Whispers in Cindy's heart Then Cindy's pair of eyes of rays. Her delicate palms stroked Rangga's hair.

"Rangga. I understand your palpability. But don't involve yourself right now. I'm afraid you're going to jail." Cindy Say.

"That's our risk Cindy." Serge Rangga.

"It is the Rangga." Reply Cindy.

"I love you Cindy" said Rangga sincerely.

"I know." Cindy said as she rubbed Rangga's cheeks gently.

Their faces approached each other and finally their lips poked each other. Both eyes closed Cindy seeped into the pleasure of fondled the lover. While the sun is getting

sinking in the west horizon its rays stay bristling. Coconut trees growing on the coast slightly swayed in the dark wind. A pair of teenagers got up from their seats and walked off the beach at dusk. The feeling of each is wrapped in a heavy burden.

***

The debate over the Romeo affair has been facing the court table. Cindy's entire family was present at the trial. Cindy's mom always cries in

next Zahra. Rangga sat next to the woman. The atmosphere in the courtroom was quite crowded. Many are sympathizers of this Romeo case.

The judge smashed a hammer on the court table. It means that the trial is officially open. The judge read out the charges to the deceased Romeo delivered in front of Cindy. The charges concern Cindy's father and Cindy herself. Cindy did not deny all the charges that the Judge had read to her. Making Rangga so jerked and get up from the seat.

"The accusation is not true!" Shouted Rangga.

The judge and everyone in the courtroom turned their attention to Rangga. The mood was quiet but tense.

"Who are you? and what does this have to do with the case." Ask the judge while glaring.

Rangga walked up to the judge. The distance between the judge and Rangga was only three meters. The young man stood gallantly and was full of dignity. Cindy who was sitting on the bench alone, suddenly both her legs were shaking. His heart beat hard, when he saw Rangga standing in front of the judge.

Judge jerks. His eyes that were protected by white glasses looked deeply at Rangga's face.

"You include Romeo's accomplices ?" Ask the judge.

"Yes, even I am the brains of all the crimes Romeo committed !" rangga replied firmly.

"No!. That's not true !" Shouting Cindy.

"Shut up!." The one who started crying. Even though he warmly strengthens his heart and feelings. Rangga is like a solid rock facing this crisis because it has resigned to whatever will happen, as long as Cindy

detached from punishment.

"I hope that the yahg allegations against Cindy will be removed. He's actually innocent in this case." Rangga said breaking the silence for a moment.

"You have to prove that he's innocent. So does his father." The judge is firm.

"Okay, judge, I will explain the real issue. The ultimate goal of trade should be to weaken the enemy

trade competition, deliberately I intend to destroy the business of Cindy's father by inviting to play gambling. When he refuses our call, the threat always comes from our mouths.

And soon I was slowly sabotaged

the relation. Cindy's father's efforts are getting more and more practical

bankrupt until finally taking on debt

Romeo I've been pushing to get Cindy

as his wife, so that our case may not be

uncovered. But please the judge

to set this thing free against Cindy."

The judge only smiled hearing Rangga's explanation.

"It's not that easy to set someone free without proof." Judges law.

"Is not enough yet, judge?" Said Rangga firmly.

"Why in this case your name is not

listed?" Ask Judge.

"Because I'm behind the scenes. But given Cindy's innocence, I unmasked myself. I feel sorry for him." Reply Rangga.

"But didn't Cindy confess all her deeds?" the judge asked Rangga.

"Because he just wants to help his father. This is where I am moved to see it. Take all these things to me and don't take Cindy with you." Rangga.

"It turns out you're a benevolent bastard." Said the Judge. The judge looked at the sobbing Cindy while covering her face with a palm.

He was very moved to see Rangga's confession. Although it was not actually done by him. He was willing to sacrifice for love. How glorious is your heart Rangga, said Cindy Pilu.

"What about Rangga's brother Cindy?" Ask judge.

Cindy raised her head and looked at Rangga with tears. His lips trembled wanting to say something yet unspoken.

"The answer is honest!." Ask the judge.

Cindy shook her head heavily. His face was sad and gripped.

"I won't take revenge." Rangga said to Cindy. Although in fact his treatment was theatrical quite convincing. So that makes the presiding judge judge judge all

rangga's words can be trusted.

"Then we have to hold the brother." The judge said firmly.

"That's fair." Rangga Sahut.

While Cindy can only screech while dumbstruck in her seat.

"Rangkahaaaa!."

The young man called by Rangga did not turn his head in the least. Increasingly wrapped in heartache Cindy saw the determination of Rangga's heart to face all these things. Although actually Rangga did not do what was said in front of the chief judge.

"Okay, our trial is delayed until tomorrow. Brother Rangga has since become a police prisoner to be investigated the real case.

Catch Rangga!." The judge said while hitting his hammer on the table.

Two policemen approached Rangga and handcuffed his hands. Cindy who witnessed the incident could not help but cry. So did Cindy's mother, the woman

so moved to see the sacrifice of Rangga for freedom Cindy.

Rangga was immediately taken to the police station. The young man's face remained bright and firm, as if accepting that reality resignedly. His steady footsteps led to the police car.

Cindy hugged her mother while crying. He cried for Rangga's sacrifice.

"Muuuuuu. I didn't get my heart to see it." Cindy said with tears streaming down her cheeks.

"He is a noble-hearted young man, my son. I believe that his love for you is sincere and holy." Follow Cindy's mother with a sad tone of voice.

Zahra who witnessed the incident only with a sad tone of voice. Zahra who witnessed the incident could only cry. Cindy was guided by her mother out of the room

the trial. His footsteps were so lethargic and limp as he left the place.