Map of 7 Souls
(Hakiki Hulmi) Episode 12

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Bogor Botanical Garden holds many interesting stories to be revealed. One of them is the story of the romance of the British Governor of Java, Sir Thomas Raffles.

Traces of the love story of the Governor who ruled in 1811-1816 can be traced from a monument that is near the door one Bogor Botanical Garden. The monument is called Lady Raffles.

Lady Raffles Monument was established by the Governor for his first wife Olivia Mariamme Raffles who died in 1814 due to malaria. This monument was deliberately set up as a memory for Raffles for his wife who died when he ruled on the island of Java, Raffles used to live in the palace of Bogor when he was Governor.

The monument established by Raffles impressed simple with a circular building surrounded by eight pillars. But in the middle of the circle there is an inscription that contains a poem that is full of meaning for love and separation.

"Oh thou who neer my constant heart; (You who are always in my heart). One moment hath forgot; (Never forget it). Tho fate severe hath bid us part; (Even though destiny divides us). Yet still - forget me not (Never forget me).

Based on the information around the monument, poetic words written in classical English on the inscription, written by Olivia Mariamme himself which of course also describes the mood of Raffles who lost the baby.

Olivia herself when she became the wife of the Governor also brought influence to the Dutch East Indies where she had helped introduce social reform among Javanese people.

The Lady Raffles Monument underwent reconstruction in 1970. Reconstruction was carried out because the building had been consumed by age and collapsed in the wind that year. Reconstruction also does not change the typical European architectural style of the monument because of its unique and distinctive appeal.

Now the monument which is also famous for the monument of love is no longer an attraction for visitors to Bogor Botanical Garden. Visitors more often ignore the monument because they think there is something mystical emanating from the monument.

*Cited from Wikipedia

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The real trying to find the existence of Arini. His friend was swallowed by the earth. Search again around the place with a small run and meeiliti. His face was very worried. Steps ceased. Now his eyes were fixed in one place. The white-painted building consists of eight columns. The columns surrounded one inscription in the middle. The real saw Arini sitting near the inscription, his head bowed, both hands embracing the legs, and his head stuck to the knees. Sitting curled.

I ran straight to Arini. "Cats...." The true voice that came out was a little heavy but whispered. Approaching his best friend by crouching down and trying to look at Arini's face. But Arini was still down. "Rin..," lirih Hakiki slowly. His right hand held Arini's. It was cold, as cold as the gripping atmosphere at that moment. The truth is trying to shake the body slowly Arini. Trying to lift the face of the girl who suddenly ran away unconsciously left him a few minutes ago.

"Rin...." The two young men's hands raised slowly Arini's face. The palms touch the lower cheeks. "Aren't you anything"? tanyanya.

Arini raised her face slowly following the slow movements of both Right hands. Both eyes were glared when they looked at Haku. "Ki, where am I?" Now.the little-faced girl looked around in a confused way.

"You're nothing, are you?" ask again to be sure.

"I where?" Arini's voice trembled slightly. Looks like tears are going to fall.

"She.. hus...." Trying to calm down. Embracing Arini. "You are safe now."

Arini went into the True embrace. For minutes they were silent. Arini was crying a little.

Holding off Arini's embrace. "Come on. sit here. Calm yourself. Here..drink." Put a bottle of water filled drink.

Arini moved, shifted slightly away from the inscription according to the True command, out of the circle of the central building. They sat on the side of the monument. There were two poles flanking them. Their feet down the steps of the monument. Arini drank a few sips of water from the bottle given by her best friend. Still quiet after gulping down some water. Baffled. Mournfully. Fearful. Promiscuous. The bottle is held with slightly shaking hands.

"Mas.... What's up?" ask a security guard who stopped running not far from them. Breath snuffling. Maybe because he finished running, chasing after the Truth. There were some visitors following him from behind.

"But it's okay, Mom?" ask again to convince.

"No sir. Its alright. At least take a short break, also already meningan. Thank you, sir." Stand up and slightly bend the body.

"OK Mas. Thank goodness it's okay. I'm back in the post. Come.., disperse. Nothing serious. It's okay said his girlfriend," real Mr. Satpam to the others. The man in his 30s turned around, followed by several visitors who had wanted to find out what was really going on.

Actually do not mengubris the last sentence that came out of the mouth of the security guard. He again saw Arini who was still in a sitting condition. His friend was a little pale and limp. The green-colored bottle held was still in a vibrating state. "Come, let's just go home. I think I've taken enough photos today." The True left hand protruded to the side, the palm opened and developed into an upper position so that Arini could welcome him.

Arini turned her head slowly, looking at Herself with a sad look. Putting the right palm on his best friend's hand. He felt the Essence of pulling his right hand and slightly bent down to help him stand up.

"You can walk, right? Your shoe is broken on the right, so it can't be worn. If you can't walk, I'll carry it."

"Could. No, I can walk."

Hakiki leads Arini down from both steps of the monument. Walk towards the gate surrounding the monument to get out of the fence that is almost waist-high.

Not yet had time to get out of the fence, Arini's steps stopped. Looking back, towards the inscription inside the monument. "Ki, take some photos on this monument yeah," he exclaimed. Staring at the Truth with sparkling eyes. Not the eyes of a few seconds ago.

Herself. His mouth is slightly open. Eyes enlarge. "Are you sure, Rin?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"You can still stand? That okay?" ask the real worry.

"Yes. I'm it's okay. Come on...." Strangely this time Arini smiled a little. Trying to take a few steps back while staring at the transfixed Truth. Taking a position approaching the inscription pole.

I really still doubt. His eyes are still on Arini. The camera is still hanging in the neck. Paying attention to Arini's slightly weak footwork but stepping back with his steps for sure.

"OKAY. Come on. Just take a few pictures."

I took the camera and snapped it a few times. His best friend's pose stood on the inscription, sitting on the floor of the monument flanked by two pillars and once again standing beside the monument. It is strange to see the style and look of Arini's face. The girl looked fresh and happy. More energy than ever before when elsewhere. A smile that is issued once sumringah. The real thing is to end it and approach Arini. Lead and help out of the monument and walk out the fence, repeating the previous steps.

"You wear my shoes. Let it be a little loose, which is important your feet are safe." Then immediately remove both shoes. He's just wearing socks. Bend over and attach the two shoes to Arini's feet. The action was done when they had gone out of the fence of the monument.

Arini smiled. Brushing her True hair repeatedly who was crouching before her. Didn't say a word.

After finishing putting his shoes to Arini's feet, Hakiki put some things in the bag. Arini shoes and drink bottles. Rise up and guide Arini walking down the sidewalk to the exit. "This time I drive, I come home from your house on the bus. Hopefully nothing happens on the way. I hope so." she asked.

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