Ode To Latitude
Wondered

The return of the Indonesian Badminton Team to the homeland was welcomed by the President and the PBSI Range. The President gave his highest appreciation to athletes and officials who have made the name of Indonesia. The President handed over the bonus through Kemenpora. Finishing the series of welcoming events, media crews flocked to interview the athletes and officials.

Koh Toni attracted the attention of the media because it delivered Lintang earned a title in the All England.

“What is the secret of beating No. 1 world coach? Ask the media

“Of course physical and mental endurance, technically no problem”, Koh Toni said

“What's the next target?”

Who certainly try their best to continue to excel. Honestly we are not satisfied with yesterday's game because the page is not at its best. I hope the Indonesian people will continue to support us regardless of the outcome, not just when we win.

Koh Toni ended the short interview, while Lintang chose not to comment further Koh Toni's answer has represented the whole question. Arriving at the national team in the national dormitory, Lintang has been welcomed by representatives from PB Axiata, PB which houses Lintang's talent. Lintang was invited in person to attend the young Axiata selection.

The next day Lintang arrived at PB Axiata at 14.00 WIB, he could not watch the entire selection because there was another welcome at the Ministry of Youth and Sports and a photo shoot of badminton magazine All England Champion Edition. The arrival of Lintang was greeted enthusiastically by the selection participants, such as treating the heartache of participants who had not passed the Latitude selection patiently serving requests for photos and signatures.

Lintang saw the human crowd in front of him, the smiles and shouts of the fans treating the heartache Lintang did not when haters alternated bad comments on social media. Lintang realizes that he is too focused on people who hate him, to forget that there are far more out there to support him.

“People hating you are out of your control. You can't keep thinking about that, and your world isn't just centered on those people. If you lose because of that hatred, then your efforts, your personal life, time with family, and your family, the childhood that you have sacrificed will be in vain” Lintang recalls the sentence of his psychiatrist before he left for the tour of Europe, he had promised himself to go ahead and would not let down the people who supported him.

Lintang is busy interacting with fans who come from outside the city, just asking for their origin, and destination. The tail of his eyes caught something familiar. Om Danu Atmaja, Regata's father was with a little girl in his car. Latitude tried to see more clearly, yet the figure was no longer standing there, covered by the crowd.

Along the way home, Lintang wonders who the little girl in Regata's father's arms is. Could it be his grandson, the son of Regata? The feeling of latitude is so ungodly. Eight years have passed since he entered the national park. At the age of twenty years, at the age of twenty-eight, many argue that he should not still be under the care of the national team but rather turned into a professional player. His career was not entirely smooth either, there were ups and downs there were times where he triumphed and was momentarily at the bottom of his career.

Being the second son of Indonesia became a burden for him. He currently occupies the nineteenth position, after the All England championship the ranking rose to twelve world positions while the number one men's singles Indonesia was ranked six in the world at the age of twenty-five. PBSI management and coaching still want Latang to be on the national plate while protecting young players. Lintang agreed, after all he had not thought of leaving the national plate.

“Om Lintang, Dika has a new toy” said his third-number nephew who is currently three years old. Lintang smiled, he held his nephew and taught him how to play the toy cars called new toys.

His mind turned back to the little girl Danu was carrying. Lintang did not see clearly the face of the little boy, he could not guess what the child Regata or not. His brain was busy thinking, if Regata was married why he left without news. Is it too difficult to just send out wedding invitations. Regata's parents were also reluctant to provide information. Eight years is too naive if Lintang hopes Regata is still waiting for him. Regata may have been a good doctor, married and had children continuing the descent because he was an only child. If I try to visit Regata's house, maybe this time his mother or father will be destroyed. The memory of Lintang back on the new year holiday, the arrival of Lintang is not welcome in that family. His mother who always asked a lot just chatting sober, his father refused to meet him. Lintang knows himself enough, immediately saying goodbye. Every day he asked and guessed in his heart, hoping that he would find the right answer from the awkwardness of his heart.

Regata, are you feeling the same?

Did you find the right replacement?

Are you happy?

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“Where do you want?” danu asked the little girl he didn't let down from his sling.

“This, can?” mia asked while holding one Yonex shuttlecock slop.

Arimbi looked tense, many times she asked her husband to take Mia down from the sling but Danu was deaf. He ignored his wife's request. Lucky Mia doesn't mind and isn't fussy in Danu's arms. The three of them walked into one of the best children's supply stores in the city. Danu asks Arimbi to choose the needs of girls.

Arimbi had been scared since, becoming a little relieved. He excitedly circled the shop that had three floors. Time to pay at the cashier, Arimbi looks for Danu and Mia. Not because she was stingy not to pay for the groceries, but as long as her husband had the money why not just use the money. There is an unwritten rule in the relationship of husband and wife, whether who makes it “husband money is wife money, but wife money is owned by wife (without inviolability)”

Arimbi left the groceries at the cashier and went to find her husband and granddaughter. He saw that the two people were busy playing cars in the space provided by the store owner specifically for visitors who brought children. Arimbi stood watching the two men without any intention of reprimanding. He had long since missed this moment of step. The moment where Danu was smiling and sincere happiness emanated on her face. Just when Regata was little, Danu did the same. When Regata was a baby, Danu was always a standby father. Relax wake up in the middle of the night making milk when the house is sound asleep, not disgusted to replace the diaper when Arimbi in pain after a cesarean section. The boy's father was very close, having an inner bond that Arimbi did not feel. That was why Danu was so angry when Regata made his confession that day.

Those words just came out of Danu's mouth. Danu, her husband is the one who is most disappointed in their daughter. Not because of his political reputation, but disappointed because according to Danu he had failed to educate Regata. Danu's assistant whispers to her on Mia's birthday, and Danu is like a madman calling all the important people in the hospital to ensure the safety of her daughter and granddaughter. He was the first man to cry at the cry of his granddaughter and the cry of his little girl who is now a mother.

“Omaaaa” shouted Mia while waving.

Danu did the same. Arimbi replied to their wishes and clapped his hands.

“Yuk we go down, oma already nunggu” Danuh carrying Mia.

They followed Arimbi who had gone first to the cashier, asking for his purchase to be paid. Then they went home and had dinner at home. Arimbi and Danu, two people who rarely eat out. If not urgent, as much as possible they eat at home because the taste and cleanliness is more secure and the habit decreases to their daughters.

“Oma, eat out I want to phone mama” said Mia. He couldn't wait to tell his mother where he was all day.

Arimbi and Danu looked at each other.

“Iya” Arimbi said

“When is the sheep announcement?” ask Danu.

“Besok”

Finish eating Mia collect her promise. The cell phone that Mr. Hayon gave before they split up this afternoon was immediately given to Arimbi Mia.

“Halo” greet Mia.

“Where are you?” ask Regata in a high tone. His voice sounded panicked.

“at home” voice heavy Danu answer question Regata.

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