Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 160 “What Happen?”

“And there will never be a husband deliberately to renege on his promise. But if it happens. that's the destiny to be accepted with great heart.”.

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“Aa is Neng's light, without that light Neng feels darkness and void. Likewise with Aa, Neng is the light for Aa. And without Neng, Aa doesn't get light as light.”

Aletha briefly went back to pondering about what made Keenan or the others unable to contact her until a month had passed.

“I have to ask Papa. Not only do I need certainty, but my friends also need certainty about their lives, what happens and. life or death.” Aletha muttered in the heart.

Aletha returned to her room. Then he grabbed his phone on the table and sent messages to Laura, Ilham and Wilona. Where Aletha wants to arrange an appointment for the meeting to be held at Cafe Maple And Oak at 16:00 p.m.

[Assalamu'alaikum, sorry if I interrupted your time. But... I'd like to speak to you at Cafe Maple And Oak, I'd like to discuss the brave army of death.].

Messages have been sent on Laura's cell phone, Wilona and Ilham.

‘What's up?' inner Inspiration.

Degs...

Inspiration, Laura and Wilona find it strange with Aletha's message. The third thought was already raging, the curiosity was getting stronger. Making the three ask Aletha not to meet at 16:00 p.m., but rather an hour after lunch.

[What is Happen, Aletha? If that's important, we'd better meet at 13:00 this afternoon. What about Ilham and Laira?] Wilona sent a message to Aletha's group.

[Yes, I'm ready to meet.] Inspiration replied to the message.

[I'll also be ready to go there soon.] So did Laura, replying to Aletha's message.

An hour had passed, Aletha was waiting for Ilham and Wilona in the lobby. And the three headed to Cafe Maple And Oak together, where they chose a soothing seat while waiting for Laura to arrive.

“Al, what's the matter? Did something happen to them there?” ilham.

“Iya, Al. What... will they be back soon?” carol Wilona.

“I'll start discussing it if Laura's already here. Let's just wait a minute, for sure He'll be there soon.” Aletha nodded, reassuring Ilham and Wilona who were impatiently waiting for the topic of discussion of their meeting.

Waiting for Laura to arrive ... Aletha, Ilham and Wilona ordered coffee butter to melt the atmosphere that was once charming.

Fifteen minutes had passed, not long after Laura arrived and she was helped by a middle-aged lung woman, none other than Mama Nina. Since it was impossible for Laura to leave without saying goodbye to Mama Nina, neither could Laura lie about where she was going and who she was meeting.

The arrival of the two suddenly made Aletha surprised, because before Aletha did not want others to know about what she was going to do.

“Mama..” Aletha widened her eyes.

“Sorry, Al. I can't lie to Mama Nina. And... Mama Nina forced to come.” Laura explained that to Aletha.

“It's okay, really. Who knows with Mama we can find common ground too.”

“Please, sit, Ma! Mama and Laura want to order what?”

“Message is the same, Mama will like.”

Aletha nodded, and after that she did not want to ramble anymore even delay just because of the existence of Mama Nina.

Aletha let out a long sigh, after which she began to air her voice as she stared at Laura, Mama Nina, Wilona and Ilham in turn.

“I... would like to ask Papa what is the purpose of the task of the army dare to die. Because a month had passed, but they had no news. And I... need to know the reason, surely you too?”

“Al, do not be rash in acting. You know Papa is busy, how about you get angry with you?”

For a moment Aletha was silent, not wanting to stagger the anger in anyone for what she had said especially, Mama Nina. Because Aletha knew, Mama Nina would not be able to help such a thing.

“Ma... Aletha knew about it. Even Aletha knew how risky Aletha and Laura had to face as the wife of a state servant. But we.. also need the figure of the husband we love is beside us.”.

“We cannot be silent like a statue without a heart that feels anxious, sad, injured and. trauma.”.

Aletha stared fixedly at Mama Nina who was in front of her. Her heart tried to calm down and accept but was disappointed that Mama Nina would reject her plan.

Degs...

Mama Nina was silent, her heart ached as she recalled Aletha feeling traumatized by the passing of Dawn. It was as if there was a sharp dagger that drew out into his sanitary recesses as he stared at Aletha, Laura, Wilona and also Ilham in turn.

“But Al, their assignment time is one year. While this is still one month, we cannot be rash in acting.”

“Well, there it is. It is still one month, we do not feel comfortable without any news from them. What if the same thing stays their indentation for a year? I'm sorry, I can't just wait and be quiet. You guys want the old Aletha back, don't you?”

Aletha flicked her finger as she gained the strength of the heart. The wailing long could not be held back any longer, even the motto of love between Aletha and Keenan had been resurrected. You jump, I jump. a sentence that means different things in their relationship.

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“We have to do it right now, I.. who will lead his strategy.” Rania is making a sound.

“Rania? You are new, I... wonder why Mr Bagas Kara asked you to join this mission?” ask Naina.

“Iya, I as commander of the army why not years of it? And for a month with me I never saw you come with us on night patrol?”

Silent...

Rania only kept quiet for a moment as her senior asked her questions except for Bian, she did not ask Rania anything. Just save the worry if something happens to Rania when unexpected things will happen later.

“You are right, I was surprised why Mr. Bagas Kara asked me to join this mission. No one even knows about this. And over time I understood the reason Mr. Bagas Kara.”

“I'm new, there's no way a KKB member can recognize me if I'm going undercover. You could say I am quite reliable in disguise action.”

“And you know, actually this mission will only last for three months, right? One year.. only alibi Mr. Bagas Kara so that the family will not worry us if we experience unexpected things, as happened to Captain Keenan and Lieutenant Guard.”

Keenan and Garda only fought each other when his name was mentioned by Rania. In their hearts they confirmed what Rania said, while Keenan and Garda even others did not want to make the same mistake.

The five members of the army dared to die listening back to what was said as well as planned by Rania. Although Keenan was a commander but he wanted to appreciate his subordinates while talking.

‘Dia. If his courage and toughness are honed again, then... He can be appointed as a captain.’ Keenan was amazed as he listened carefully to what Rania had to say.

“And I am sure, at this time... Brother Aletha does not stay silent waiting for us who did not give any news to him.”

Keenan commented on the knotty smile as Rania was confident in what Aletha was doing. And Keenan confirmed it, because Keenan knew Aletha more than anyone.

‘Neng... you jump, i jump.. you definitely remember our love motto.’

Keenan remembers one thing that makes him feel calm and able to think more clearly. Only the chocolate bars melted from mouth to heart, and Keenan distributed the chocolate bars to Bian, Bayu, Naina, Garda and also Rania.

They bite together, until they feel a tremendous pleasure from the base of the tip to the last bite. And after the chocolate was exhausted they were ready to do the strategy that had been designed by Rania with chicken bait tactics.

Hiks, what other tactics is that?

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“Aletha will go now to see Papa, because Aletha... does not want to end the story of the household that Aletha has lived with Aa Keenan. Because of the power of the heart, it can fight everything.” Aletha took the keys to her car on the cafe's dining table.

Aletha no longer cared about how Mama Nina, Laura, Ilham or Wilona responded to her decision. And only one became his current destination, meeting Keenan immediately.

Seeing Aletha who had driven her car at high speed, Ilham invited the others to follow Aletha who would go to the headquarters and meet with Bagas Kara.

In Mama Nina's car they all followed Aletha to the base. Because they also do not want if Aletha will act rashly, where following Keenan like three months ago. And at that time Ilham joined Aletha one helicopter together with Bagas Kara.

Ilham secretly imagined the shootout had occurred so intensely and powerfully, making him shudder in horror. Especially when Aletha participated in the action that tested adrenaline.

‘How about Aletha reckless again?’

Inspiration only felt his chest as he remembered that. His adrenaline was completely tested while in the middle of the shootout.

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Arriving at the headquarters, Aletha slightly ran over to Bagas Kara's room and met her with many questions that were still being kept.

Aletha knocked on the door slowly, after which she just walked in without any agreement. With a fight Aletha tried to look at Bagas Kara who looked at her sharply.

“Aletha, why are you here?”

“Because Aletha has a question that Papa should answer. What is the duty of the brave forces to die in Papua? Didn't you ever work there?” cecar Aletha with a humbling question.

Degs...

“It's a secret mission, Aletha. You're just a civilian who doesn't need to know the task.” Bagas Kara replied in a firm tone.

“It's not easy to fool me, Papa. I'm not just an ordinary citizen, but I'm the daughter of Major General Brigadier General Bagas Kara and Commander Keenan Malik Mahendra. Did Papa forget about it?”

“Tell me, Pa! A wife is obliged to know how her husband works, whether to bet his life or... indeed a regular duty?”

Bagas Kara could not answer Aletha's question, he felt that what Aletha said was always true. However, Bagas Kara did so because he wanted to protect Aletha from the threat of danger.

“Why is Papa just silent? Papa is so memorized with Aletha, so. lest Aletha do the stupid thing that overtakes Aa Keenan right now.” Aletha did not mean to threaten but she was just trying to get an answer from Bagas Kara.

It was not easy for Bagas Kara to avoid every question Aletha asked. And finally Bagas Kara said Keenan's duty with other brave dead troops in Papua, do not forget Bagas Kara called the name Rania.

Degs...

Aletha did not know what to behave and how, because Aletha knew the task was very heavy. It could even be life-threatening, considering Keenan and the Guard were once hostages.

Laura, Mama Nina, Wilona and Ilham who were already at the door of Bagas Kara's room had heard the conversation.

“But Papa doesn't allow you to go there. Because it's so dangerous, Papa thought... Rania can definitely help them.”

“What's the guarantee?”

“It is true that Papa cannot guarantee their safety one by one, it could be. Therefore, they will not contact you until they really make sure if things are okay,” explained Bagas Kara.

Aletha let out a sigh, taking several deep breaths. There is pain and tightness in his chest, not even able to feel if you have to lose Keenan. Although Aletha knew very well it was a risk.

“Can Papa contact them now? If could... Aletha, Laura Wilona and sister Ilham want to hear their voices to make sure that they are okay.”

“Alright! Papa will do that for you, but I'm sorry... Papa can't make calls too long. Because it will trigger their disguise.”

Aletha and the others nodded, confirming what Bagas Kara had said. And it did not take long, Keenan as a commander immediately received the call through the channel BMS (Battlefield Management System) CY-16H.

“Halo! Sir. I Captain Keenan received a call and ready to listen to instructions from Mr.”

“There are no instructions of any kind from me. But... listen carefully to the sound that you will all hear,” said Bagas Kara.

Keenan, Garda, Bian, Bayu, Naina and Rania just looked at each other.

“Good! Sir.”

As soon as everyone got closer to the device, Wilona greeted Bayu at the beginning of the conversation.

“Hello, Bayu. Listen to me... I am currently in Indonesia and waiting for you to return to good condition.”

Degs...

Bayu whose name has been called so memorized by that voice. As if her heart suddenly stopped beating, the stone was willing to give Wilona false hope.

“Wilona, i'm sorry! Don't be too hopeful with all that, because I don't want to let you down if something unexpected happens.” Bayu retreated from the BMS tool Keenan was holding.

Keenan looked at her nelangsa Bayu after saying an uncertain thing how fate would bring them all back.

Continued with the voice of Inspiration, there are no words other than to give a word of encouragement and will still wait to return.

Naina was so flattered to hear the soft words of a handsome widower who was now a moor of her heart. After that, Laura's soft voice was on the air.

“Assalamu'alaikum, brother Garda. Sorry in advance if I was too presumptuous to interfere in the task of the Guard. But.. need brother Garda know if.. there will never be a wife expecting death from her husband.” Laura held back the tears that had been welling up in her eyes.

“And there will never be a husband deliberately to renege on his promise. But if it happens. that is the destiny that must be accepted with great heart.” i.

After Laura, now the last one changed to Aletha. This time Aletha is much different, not the word waiting nor the word that will encourage Keenan.

“You jump, I jump! Only that sentence was ringing in Neng's memory, Aa. And.. that's all Neng wanted to say, happy duty!” Aletha.

‘What happened to Aletha? And what does that mean?’ ask Kesnan in your heart.

In accordance with what Bagas Kara said, Aletha decided on the call. After that, Aletha developed a smile, which could not be captured clearly from a Bagas Kara or the others.

“Thanks, Pa! Aletha was now quite calm and... Aletha can work well. Now, Aletha had to go back to the hospital again. And Laura, you can go home with Mama.” Aletha nodded, reassuring Laura.

Laura wiped away the tears that were about to fall, after which she nodded. So did Mama Nina, saying Aletha's words.

Wilona and Ilham got into Aletha's car. Wilona in the front seat, next to Aletha. Ioham chose the back seat.

When the car was launched Aletha was making a call with Tara.

“Halo, Doctor Aletha. Can anyone help?”

“Before I apologize, I want... You received my leave letter which has been delivered by Sister Wati as my assistant. And I will be very grateful to you, if you accept that.”

After disconnecting the call, Aletha turned to make a call with someone who was no stranger to Wilona and Ilham.

“Prepare as usual! I'll be there soon to see.”

Aletha increasingly drove his car at high speed, fortunately that afternoon there were not too many engine vehicles that filled the streets of Jakarta.

It didn't take long, Aletha got to her destination. Wilona and Ilham only look at each other when they see a place that is foreign to them.

“Where can I see it?” ask Aletha.

“Sign in as usual, Beautiful Doctor.” The shopkeeper curled his lips perfectly.

Aletha went inside, Wilona and Ilham just followed behind. And after Aletha opened a rectangular and large box, Wilona and Ilham's eyes opened wide.

‘Weapons? What happened to Aletha, why did she even go to a place like this and see such a sharp weapon?’ ask Wilona in my heart.

While the inspiration did not give any comment, it only swallowed its own saliva while staring at two small pistols, two folding knives and one large pistol.

“Alright! I'll take all this, thank you!”

“You are welcome. If the beautiful Doctor needs something more.. Can contact me anytime.”.

Aletha simply nodded, then left the place. Wilona and Ilham again just follow wherever Aletha goes.

Aletha is not a woman who was born normally, there is a gene that flows in her blood that is the genius gene from Bagas Kara that is very thickened in Aletha.

“Al, what are your plans? Why are you playing such a sharp weapon?”

“I... just want to protect myself. Listen carefully to this voice,”

Aletha installed a device that could connect her phone with Bagas Kara's phone.

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“Not really, what did I say?The Commander should know about what Aletha,” will do, Rania said.

Keenan narrowed his eyes and stared intently at Rania who was in front of him. In his heart Keenan was amazed, he did not know if Rania had any advantages without him noticing. And Keenan confirmed what Rania said.

When the dead-roaming troops were preparing bait tactics, without them realizing their post was surrounded. Because it took too long to attack at the beginning, without them realizing there was someone lurking secretly while they were asleep in sleep.

Dor... Dor... Dor...

A shot is on the air.

“Report! Commandant. We have been surrounded by KKB members. And could be seen they numbered a lot, whereas we were only the six. If you're pleased, send help immediately.”

Dor... Dor... Dor...

Shots are being launched. And the voice was so deafening Aletha, Wilona and Ilham after hearing the voice from Bagas Kara's phone connection.

Degs....

Seriate...