Ode To Latitude
Wiryateja

“How do you feel after winning the Indonesia Masters Super 750” match asked Badminton Star reporter at Lintang Wiryateja, the rising Indonesian men's single badminton player.

“For sure happy, finally able to play at a higher level with tighter competition” said Lintang.

“What is the next target” ask the reporter further.

“Win in every game” said Lintang sure.

Moments later, Lintang ended the interview session and left the match hall. Lintang was greeted by fans who were ready to ask for photos and signatures of Lintang in front of the match building.

The bar greeted them kindly. Fans, supporters, and friends on the national plate congratulate on the achievement of Lintang. Lintang is proud. Winning the Super 750 level made his dream of becoming a world rank one even closer.

“Not to be sad. I must have rarely contacted you because of the focus of the training, but I

definitely vacation I will come to meet you” said Lintang hugging Regata.

Regata and his family let go of Lintang in front of the gate.

The latitude days in the national theater are filled with a lot of training. Next month Lintang is scheduled to represent Indonesia at the Super 300 tournament in Spain. Lintang did not miss the opportunity, to prove that he deserved to be called back to the national team.

Good thing can't be achieved, poor can't be denied. The distance was eliminated in the semifinal.

Lintang's defeat made headlines in several local mass media and various electronic media.

“Most styles anyway, so lose”

“Why the hell was he called back to platnas?”

“Suitable same name malang meLINTANG”

“Scorenya PPKM yes bund”

Regata reads the comments of badminton lovers on social media accounts that post Lintang defeats, especially on Instagram.

His chest up and down held back anger.

Can't people appreciate the struggle of the Latitude?

Regata is not out of thought with comments that corner Latitude without knowing

Comments like this that made Lintang and Regata agree, did not publicize their relationship. Regata is afraid to be an easy target of netizen anger, especially to associate the performance of Lintang in the field with Lintang personal relationships.

Lintang keeps the trophy and the medal. This medal is dedicated to someone who has not been heard from.

Regata Saraswati, her first love. The woman who was always there when she fell woke up chasing her dream of becoming a badminton athlete.

When she was at the top, the woman disappeared.

“Ata the acceptability of work outside the city” said Arimbi when Lintang came looking for Regata.

For months Regata had not given him any news. Regata's number could not be reached, and all of his social media accounts were inactive.

Is Regata angry with him? Is there anyone who instigates Regata? Did any netizens attack Regata? All those questions revolved around the head of Latitude.

“Ata stay in the hinterland, hard signal there. If Ata phone, aunt kabari” said Arimbi calm Lintang who looks moody.

Arimbi had to lie. He had promised Regata not to tell Lintang about his daughter's whereabouts.

Promise keep promise. Arimbi did not tell Lintang until the man

drawing conclusions his relationship with Regata was not approved by the Regata family.

“Spirit bro, champ kok lemas” Bisma roommate Lintang reprimanded him

because Lintang seemed uninspired.

“Capek” reply Latitude.

“Reason, every training day is also tired”

Lintang did not want to argue with Bhishma.

He knew Bhishma would always pursue him with many questions. Lintang almost confided in his relationship but he soon realized, the creature was the most beautiful room in the dormitory Bismateman

man's.

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