Ode To Latitude
Latitude and Regata (3)

Regata was unable to answer simple latitude questions. His feelings were raging, sad, angry, happy, all mixed up. 

"What do you think?" Regata asked after not finding the right words to describe his condition.

Lintang wanted to hold Regata's hand, but the woman still made some distance. Both of them were silent looking at the room McD who looked lenient.

Lintang asks Regata to tell him of Mia's birth but Regata refuses. Danu's anger that day was still imprinted on her mind. Although many years had passed yet there were times when those memories troubled him. 

Seeing Regata's rejection, Lintang relented. He knew very well for that one question, Regata needed courage and great strength to tell his difficult times.

"I don't want any more misunderstandings between us. After this I want to take turns taking care of Mia. I hope we can start over again from the beginning, if you have any other opinion please say. I'm not a shaman who can read your mind. We are not two strangers" said Lintang.

Regata digest one by one latitude sentence. This time the feeling is lighter, during the time of being a single mother Regata is accustomed to deciding things on her own. This time he must realize, there is a latitude biological father Mia where to share stories other than her parents.

"How do I start over?" asked Regata.

Regata did not ask. He considered the position of Lintang who is currently in the middle of withdrawing from 3 important tournaments, besides that his relationship with Tara has not been completely clear, contract and sponsorship issues, he said, not to mention the case of Regata's father who is in the process of investigation. Judging from any side this does not benefit any party.

"I'll take care of all the problems, I ask permission to see Mia at any time. Do not hesitate to ask for help, however I am Mia's real father," said Lintang staring Regata confident.

Regata feels today's discussion is enough. They feel like they have left home for a long time and have to go back. Latitude drives in silence, his mind filled with great plans about their future. Although not yet entirely clear, Regata's questions are like hinting at a green light. 

Arimbi looked at the small family full of haru. Arimbi apologizes to Regata, because they have to meet in difficult times. Arimbi realized that Regata had not been happy for a long time. I hope there is no more farewell. But considering Danu who is in prison makes Arimbi's head suddenly dizzy.

How could Danu have behaved so calmly, while her case had reached the investigation stage. Arimbi heard to prevent Danu from escaping abroad while Danu was in police custody. 

Why is Danu in trouble anyway! arimbi batin. Arimbi has long resisted Danu running for DPRD. Arimbi does not believe in Danu's words to uphold justice. 

Justice which Arimbi thought, is good to be a consultant and businessman and enjoy old age with family. I don't know …. 

"Mom why?" asked Regata looking at Arimbi's ketus reaction.

"No mama's just a lack of sleep" Arimbi said.

"Rest ma, let Regata be right," said Regata.

Shortly after Lintang resigned, he had to discuss with the association and lawyers to resolve the problem. 

Regata took off Latang with a heavy heart, while waving his hand. Lintang smiled thinly while replying to Regata and Mia's wave.

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