
For almost two hours, there was no word from Sora. Ardy was grumbling with all this mess. His job is falling apart, his schedule is out of control. In fact, all schedules have been so neatly arranged from a few weeks ago. Now He can only wait for news while continuing to accompany Sang Papi.
"Ardy.." call the Papi to him.
"Yes, Pi_ what's wrong? Is anyone sick?" ardy asked so worriedly, so did Ayu.
"Sora?"
"Sorry, Pi... No word yet, even they have searched up to the airport, and posted a photo of Sora there." replied Ardy gently.
"Where are you going, Sora?" mummy Papi.
"Pi... What about Sora's marriage to Rayan?" ask Ardy again.
"Time is just a few days away. With the news yesterday it feels like it has tarnished the name of the family, especially now he runs away? How should? Can marriage fail again?"
"Alright, Ardy will keep trying, Pi. How to." said Ardy.
He leaves, trying to find Sora at his closest friend's house. Although he knew, Sora never had any close friends outside. Even at home, only Puspa trusted people.
"But, from his face can be known, if Puspa really does not know anything about all this." he muttered during the trip.
***
Sora has now arrived at the Nusa Line Bus. Where the bus can serve departures to all cities in Indonesia. Sora immediately booked his ticket according to the place he was going, a place that even Ardy and Papinya would never think of to find Sora.
Everyone is allowed to go up in the order of their respective seats. Sora who did buy an impromptu ticket, had to accept with the order of the most at the back.
"It's okay, it's good here" he said, leaning his shoulders on the body of the chair.
It would take at least a day overnight to arrive at the destination city of Sora, and even have to cross the sea for at least Two hours, and start his long journey again.
Sora fell asleep soundly, during his first road trip. Especially after these two nights, he couldn't even close his eyes at all.
"Mh... Get up, Mba.." said the bus.
"Yes, Mas_why?" ask the surprised Sora.
"Bus has entered the Ferry, and now in the belly of the ship. Better get out, 'cause if it's here, it'll get hot."
"Oh, yes_sorry." said Sora, then got out of the bus and got on the boat.
A vast ocean lay before Sora right now. Even the wind was so cold that it penetrated to his bones. But it had no effect, Sora was actually so happy with the atmosphere. He ran to the side of the ship, and shouted with all his might.
"I'M LEBARSHSSS!!!" until someone else thought he was surprised, because Sora was like a child who had just been played by his parents.
But Sora doesn't care, it's his life and happiness. And the others won't understand that.
It was a two-hour sea trip, and now it was time to get back on the bus. Enter and return to sitting in their respective positions again.
He has arrived at the port of Bangkaseuni, which is a crossing port located in Bakauheni District, South Lampung Regency. Located at the southern end of Jalan Raya Lintas Sumatra, the port of Bakauheni connects Sumatra with Java via sea linkage.
A long road trip was made. At least at night Sora will arrive at his destination. Bus crew did not forget to stop by lunch at a farmhouse located in an area there.
Lubuklinggau City is a city at the westernmost district level of the province of South Sumatra, Indonesia. And resume the journey after returning refreshed and full stomach.
"Huh? Till?" ask Sora who is sleeping.
"Come, in Bengkulu kito. (Yes, already in Bengkulu we are." he replied with the accent of the area.
Yes, Sora fled to a distant province. The place where he and his mother had been alienated and kept secret from the public, because his mother was the wife of Two Papi. They lived in this small town for two years until they were picked up and brought back to the main house..
"And if I had known, when it came back it was a catastrophe, I would have asked Mami to stay" he murmured.
Sora came out of the counter, then looked for ojek or angkot passing by.
"Sir, can you take me to the hotel?" ask and greet Sora kindly.
"Where's the hotel deck?" ask mang ojek with a thick bengkulu accent.
Sora thought again for a moment. He can't go to a big hotel right now, because he's afraid of the Papi and Ardy networks that are everywhere. Sora eventually asks to be escorted to a small inn, as long as it is safe and comfortable.
"Oh, boarding place? You can, let's go up," take the taxi man.
They also walked a little far from where they were before. Passing the long beach road with a view of cypress trees that are so neat and dense. It looked clear and so beautiful, because it was in a light fixture, and many people were trading food under it.
Arrive at a densely populated settlement, which is also not far from the hospitality area lined up on the beach area. Kang Ojek takes Sora to a boarding house, which is small, but looks neat.
"Well, talk to the owner. You want to go again." said the taxi man.
Sora finally paid the fare, then went into the already deserted bed.
"Excuse me.." said Sora on the doorstep of the owner of the bunk.
"Yes... Who?" it's coming from inside.
The owner of the armchair came out, and greeted Sora kindly. Sora also introduced himself, and expressed the purpose of his order to the owner named Bu Norma.
"There's a bed, how long will it take? You see, usually the one who ngisi kost child. And they pay it monthly" he said kindly.
"Well, I might be a few weeks away. Because I haven't been here too long either. I also want to go around looking for a job, Mom."
"Well, I'm so confused" said Ms. Norma.
"Gini aja's. How long, I don't know. But, to be mutually beneficial, I pay first for a month" said Sora, by issuing red money One hundred thousand Five sheets.
"Well, if I take longer, I'll add more. But if I go quickly, it's for Mom. How's it?" coined.
"Yes, don't, son. If for Mom, you will lose. Yes, it's Mommy who will arrange everything." said Ms. Norma enthusiastically.
Sora was finally brought to the bedengan that will be his residence. Ms. Norma opened the door, so that Sora could see all the contents inside.
" Normally, they bring their own kitchen utensils, cabinets, and beds. But, this is a used bed that was yesterday, just wear it. He graduated from college and went back to his village. Won't come back." said Ms. Norma, then unfurled the single-sized mattress for Sora.
Ms. Norma then came out, and again gave a blanket and pillow to Sora. And a toiletry for him.
"Well, wear. Rest first tonight. Tomorrow morning, if you want breakfast, someone sells rice sitting, lotek, same lontong in front." he pointed out.
Sora just nodded, and said a lot of thanks to the good hostess. He also rested himself, while setting a schedule for himself tomorrow.