LOVE BLOWS FROM REUNION
Episode 172: HOLLOW

    Until noon has passed, the Jews just came out of the consulate office. Bagas waiting in the waiting room until saturated. Very long, alone without friends. Until his eyes are spicy read newspapers and magazines are flipped. Of course because of the feeling of waiting. Want to sleep, fear of being scolded, want to relax also do not dare. Yes, of course, because Bagas at that time kept himself from politeness and manners.

    So too Yudi. When he was in the office, he did not want to dictate, or force the officials to obey his will. Although Yudi already understood the essence of the conversation in the recording taken by Bagas, Yudi did not want to force himself to demand the search for his wife. At least Yudi understands that each country has its own policies and rules. Because this time, the one facing is a different country.

    Yudi certainly understood what was conveyed by the official from the Consulate General, who was in the Japanese Embassy Office in Jakarta. If the Japanese state provides protection to every citizen, then anyone else who has nothing to do with the interests of the state, must not interfere in the internal affairs of others. Including Yudi, although he is Yuna's husband who is Japanese, but Yudi is still an Indonesian citizen. Not the Japanese.

    So, when the official from the Consulate General asked Yudi to be patient, he resigned. When the official told Yudi to leave for Japan, he tried to go to Japan soon. Despite having to work hard, Yudi will still try to meet his wife. In that submission, Yudi walked limp, helpless as he exited the room.

    "Mas Yudi ...!" shouts Bagas when he sees Yudi already out.

    Yudi immediately waved to Bagas. Not cheery. Look sad. It means not getting results. But Yudi was not very emotional.

    "How, Mas ..., the result?!" tanya Bagas after being with Yudi.

    "Yeah, we're home. We'll have lunch at the station. Not hungry yet, right?" yudi said to Bagas, who kept Bagas out of the embassy.

    After the two men handed over the Visitor ID to the security guard, and Yudi received back the ID card that became collateral when entering the embassy, they both, and the two of them, Yudi and Bagas went straight out into the street and intercepted a taxi, taking a taxi to Gambir Station.

    "Gambir Station, Mr. .." Yudi said as he got into the taxi.

    "Yes, sir." replied the driver who immediately drove his car.

    Yudi and Bagas sit together in the back seat. Yudi just shut up. While Bagas, see the city of Jakarta along the way.

    "Mas Yudi .., I'm already hungry" Bagas said in the taxi, holding his stomach.

    "We'll be at the station soon. Hold on first, cook like a little kid, hungry little can't stand it. Shameful." said Yudi who scoffed.

    "Lhah, the problem was that there was no food at all, Mas." said Bagas who was still quibbling.

    "Yes .., this time, it's at the station. No need to enter the parking lot, sir .., I want to eat first" said Yudi.

    The taxi that Yudi and Bagas boarded had arrived at Gambir station. Just stop outside, don't get into the parking lot. Yudi deliberately asked to go down outside, to be able to directly enter the food stall. And both, Yudi and Bagas went straight into the food stalls that lined the edge of the station.

    "Come, here .., eat first, let's not faint again" said Yudi who immediately invited Bagas to sit at the food stall. It's past lunch hour, so the stalls are not crowded. Even the stalls that Yudi and Bagas entered, were empty there were no buyers. Only the seller's mother alone.

    "Don't write me to, Mas ..." said Bagas.

    "What do you want to eat? Choose as you like." said Yudi who while showing various food menus.

    "What do you want to eat, Mom?" ask the rice seller.

    "I asked for orek tempe, the side dish rendang yes, Mom. Drink sweet warm tea" Yudi told the seller's mother.

    "Yes .... Add kuah, ndak?" said the seller, of course while serving.

    "Love me the rendangnya only." replied Yudi.

    "What's the sauce?" ask the seller's mother, whose hand is already holding a spoon of sambal.

    "No, Ma'am .... I don't like it spicy." Yudi replied as his hand prevented the seller's mother from taking the sambal.

    "Lhah .., guys really don't like sambal .... No jos ..." ledek the mother of the rice seller, while giving a side dish of food to Yudi.

    "Thank you, ma'am." said Yudi who received the plate, then enjoyed the meal.

    "Here, Mas-e, what do you want to eat?" ask the seller's mother who has taken a plate of rice.

    "Green vegetable lodeh, ma'am .... Added sambal. It's fried chicken." replied Bagas.

    "What drink?" ask the seller's mother, while handing over the Bagas order.

    "Es syrup." replied Bagas.

    "Add more, Gas .... This will be a long journey, do not get hungry" said Yudi told Bagas to add to his meal.

    "Yes, Mas ..." said Bagas, who then handed the empty plate to the mother of the seller, "Bu .., I added half." said Bagas who asked to add.

    "O, yes .... Ready" said the seller who served immediately.

    Yes, Bagas was indeed very hungry. Especially when he was at the embassy, his mouth did not enter anything. So now there is a chance to eat, he wants to eat until full.

    "What is it ...? Fried chicken again?" ask the seller.

    "Egg omelette, ma'am." replied Bagas.

    Yudi finished eating. Now it's just to see Bagas who is still enjoying his lunch. Of course there is a sense of pleasure to see Bagas who ate a lot. At least it made Bagas happy.

    "Wah ..., full, Mas ..." said Bagas who had finished his meal.

    "If you are not full, you can add more ..." said Yudi who tried to mock.

    "Walah .., what is my stomach sack?" answer Bagas who feels ridiculed.

    "When we do, we go to the station. Ngadem inside. The train is still a bit long, so we can close our eyes first" said Yudi invited Bagas into the station.

    After paying for everything they ate, Bagas and Yudi walked into the station. Sit in the waiting room. Waiting for the train to leave at seven o'clock.

    "Mas Yudi ..., it was in the embassy a long time ago, did you know and meet?" ask the curious Bagas.

    "Yes, we have to deliver the event. Chronology how. Everything has to be clear." Yudi explained.

    "Well, why wasn't I invited in, Mom? I know what happened ..." asked Bagas, who was still upset by waiting alone for a long time.

    "The procedure is so, Gas .... Can't be arbitrary. Even going into the room is still checked again, like the time at the security post earlier. If you will be asked by a witness, yes you have just been called and allowed to enter. But earlier, from the consulate official was able to accept me, because I am Yuna's husband. That alone is much in question." Yudi explained to Bagas.

    "Terus ..., have you met?" ask Bagas.

    "Hhhh ...." Yudi just exhaled loudly, until it was heard by Bagas.

    Bagas knows what it means. Means Yuna hasn't met yet. Bagas was silent. Dare not to continue the question. Worry pierced the feeling of Yudi who was sad.

    Yudi also fell silent. Confused what to say. In fact, his wife is not known where he is. Even who brought who, the embassy did not want to tell. That's what's confusing. What is it, there is some kind of secret that is dangerous for the country.

    "How, Mas? We came all the way to Jakarta is there any result?" ask Bagas, who is certainly a bit emotional.

    "Don't think easy of all problems .... Not all problems are easy to solve. Even sometimes it seems easy it is very difficult to solve it" said Yudi advising Bagas.

    "Know that, yesterday the people who came were picked up by the thief, instead of being beaten by the citizens .... Beres, Mas ..." said Bagas, who took the abduction issue lightly.

    Yudi silently did not answer. Free to explain to Bagas, at least not understand what really happened. So he chose not to tell the truth.

    "We are in vain to Jakarta, Mas .... Hampa." said Bagas who was certainly very disappointed.

    "Bagas ..." said Yudi.

    "Yes, Mas Yudi ...." Bagas instantly cut out Yudi's unfinished words.

    "I've brought this matter to second. Let those who handle, we pray that Mbak Yuna will meet quickly" said Yudi asked Bagas to be patient.

    "God .... Free, Mas ..." said Bagas who was certainly very disappointed.

    Yes, that day was indeed very disappointing for Bagas. So did Yudi, who had already lost his wife. Far away came to Jakarta, hoping for help to officials in the embassy, but his efforts were empty. Unrewarding.