Has Been Hanged
40. Vario's Story

The bandage was wrapped thin and did not look thick anymore. Maybe to clamp the sandals was already fit. If yesterday was so thick that it filled the sidelines of the toes.

A bright and beautiful face framed with a veil that looks increasingly bright and radiant. No need for prayer and effort with the Shah and the last two days so intensively done.

The doctor was very amazed by the progress of the condition of the wound on Ratria's big toe which he even called very miraculous. Declaring if ninety percent chance, chances are Ratria's big toe will stick with the master without any cutting or disposal procedure.

Because of the process of healing that astonishing category, the doctor resigned the last control schedule. Two days later, it became five days later.

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Vario brought the red service car into the parking lot in the coastal area of Sidoarjo. Which is actually not far from the location of Juanda airport, only the place is opposite and back to each other.

"Where are we, mas?" asked Ratria in amazement. His head was wandering around looking at the serene stretch of coastal sea across the highway.

"Still around the airport, Rat. In Sidoarjo. Let's eat first" replied Vario while closing the car door.

"We're in Sidoarjo,? Uh, yes, yes, yes," asked Ratria. And allowed his own taste as well.

"Yes, Rat. In fact Juanda is located in Sidoarjo, not Surabaya," Vario understood the confusion of Ratria. It is a common mistake but it is very common.

"But people, including me, are very talkative, he thought always in Surabaya," Ratria realized his mistake with a smile feeling negligent.

"Indeed.. Almost all of them are. But the important thing is to understand" concluded Vario. And Ratria nodded for him.

Vario and Ratria have been sitting in an open-air restaurant bathed in a gentle coastal breeze. Ordering two young jumbo coconuts with a grilled spicy sauce crab menu for Vario, and a spicy soy sauce grilled fish for Ratria of her own choice.

"Ratria," call Vario with a serious face.

"Yes, mass," said Ratria. Looking at asked Vario.

" Rat, honestly. Is there something you're hiding from me?" ask Vario. His tangled handsome face seemed to be staring probing at Ratria.

"Mas Rio, why ask so,?" Ratria pretended not to understand.

"Why did you suddenly come home? Not waiting for me?" Vario seems to be trying to be patient.

The pretty hooded face momentarily lowered its head and briefly cast a glance towards the sea on the coast.

"Rat," said Vario. Ratria looked and straightened sitting in her chair.

"Mas, I'd like to ask you. Mom used to keep a picture of me when I was in Junior High. When I became the king's daughter at the Wlingi carnival and sat on the train. Mom said the photo was missing. Wanted until the headache did not meet. But it turns out that photo you saved. Why didn't Rio tell mom?" asked Ratria in a soft tone.

Vario threw a moment's glance. Then looked at Ratria with a nod.

"I'm sorry, Ratria. Maybe once I'm honest, you'll be more disappointed in me. But I hope you will understand my explanation" replied Vario. Looked at Ratria.

"Try Rio explained, I'm very curious" said Ratria patiently. Trying to understand whatever explanation Vario will say.

"I took that photo from our little brother, Bravo. He brought your picture to my room. I was on leave at the time. And that picture of you I bought from him. At that time Bravo I gave twenty thousand dollars. I haven't worked, Rat. Still High School, do not have much money," Vario seemed to smile very wide. Even Ratria smiled.

"Then, why is there a love sign in my picture, who gave the sign, mas ??" ratria asked as she continued to smile. His heart is starting to warm. The feeling of clumsy, stiff or uncomfortable in Vario was slowly eroded.

"I'll tell you from the beginning, Ratria. You can be disappointed, hate me or laugh at me. Free, Rat," Vario smiled and started telling stories.

Many years ago...

Although still sitting in the fifth grade of SD, Vario and her male friends also idolize beautiful women in SDnya. And Vario also liked the little girl who was still sitting in the second grade secretly.

The girl was very popular among the little SD guys. Vario continued to like in silence for many years. Even taking a photo together that is stored in the school album.

Vario continued Junior High plus pesantren in Blitar city. It was then that he only understood that the girl he liked, Ratria, turned out to be his own half-brother. Ratria had already dared to steal to come to the official house of Vario's father to meet the mother.

Since then Vario has been trying to get rid of her love for Ratria. Always giving an unfriendly look to Ratria. And he realized that Ratria was scared. The little girl will rush home if she is at home on vacation.

Until he sat on the bench of Surabaya High School, while on vacation at the plantation, the youngest Bravo brought the photo of Ratria to his room. Vario feels good if the photo is cut. Because Bravo carries scissors and is a hobby of cutting everything.

Ratria's photo was accidentally tucked in a textbook which then carried over to Surabaya. My countrymen found and immediately got teased while giving a love sign behind the beautiful Ratria photo.

Like that,, like, the,,,

"Ha,,,ha,,ha," Ratria continued to smile and laugh. I don't know how to comment. Just wanted to laugh along Rio told her. Rio is the same. Smile and laugh just like Ratria.

"So, does Rio still like me, now,,? ha,,, ha,,, ha,,!!" Ratria teases Vario.

"What can,,,?" Vario teases back who then laughs.

"No, Rat. You're my sister. I am your straight brother. I don't want you, Rat,,!" Vario threw out the rest of his laughter. Then take a sip of coconut water because the throat is very dry. Always laugh from the beginning until the story ends now.

Ratria smiled feeling pleased. The older half-brother who is usually without a smile and laughter. Now he was happy and did not stop opening his mouth and lips.

"Then, Rio's friend who wrote the love sign, now where,?" asked Ratria smiling.

"I don't know, Rat. Maybe they're married. Many of my friends are married and have children" said Vario.

"Mas Rio himself when to get married? Flight attendants overflowing at the airport is there really nothing interesting?" ask Ratria. Sure if Vario likes a lot. Vario is very handsome and dashing.

"Pray me, Rat. Pray for my soul mate to come closer" said Vario, looking up. The sky is very blue in the sky of the coastal sea of Sidoarjo.

"Yes, mas. I pray. Mas Rio quickly met my sister-in-law who is beautiful and good..." Ratria said solemnly to Vario.

"Aamiinu. Thanks, Rat," welcome Vario.

The man stood up and went from the table to the place of payment.

"Back, Rat. I think Mr. Shahdan is taking a day off. Maybe he'll come home to see you. You take it easy, Judith I will make it dense to fly," said Vario full of intent. Ratria did not understand.

"Judith is flying? What do you mean, mas?" ask Ratria later. They walked to the parking lot.

"Married that one time. Mr. Shahdan is a pretty perfect man. Take his heart, Rat," Vario suggested. They're preparing to slide.

"But I'm not an actor, Rio mas," Ratria complained.

"But Mr. Shahdan is already married to you, Rat. "reject Vario seriously.

Ratria fell silent and no longer chimed in. Vario drove a little fast splitting the deserted highway that afternoon.

Vario's words to her to marry just once, enough to disturb her head. Is it possible if the soul mate is Shahdan sir,,?

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