Ode To Latitude
Bad Habits

Regata biting his fingernails saw the news of Lintang's victory in a youtube channel that specifically discusses

about badminton sports.

“Don't be kicked by your bad habits, it nails the contents of germs all” said

reminding Regata.

Audrey, Regata's best friend and co-worker at the IGD hospital where she works. Tonight Regata and Audrey are in the night service. While

waiting for the patient to be treated that night, Regata accidentally re-watched the euphoria of several Lintang victories

the day before.

Among all the news that appears on youtube recommendations there is one news that makes him restless.

“The stars Wiryateja and Tara Widuri will soon step into the serious” so the title written on the video with Lintang and Tara being mutually

hand in hand as the video thumbnail.

There was a sense of tightness appearing on Regata's chest. Lintang and Tara's relationship has been running for two months since their publication to various mass media. That moment

Regata only considers the news like the past wind. For him the latitude is not

maybe menduakannya because the man once promised to live with her.

But that was eight years ago, tonight Regata's confidence collapsed.

Eight years is not a short time. The latitude has changed a lot. Publication

their relationship is proof.

Regata trembled to imagine what it would be like if Lintang knew his fleshly blood had grown into a healthy and talented little angel. Regata again bit his nails habits that he did when he was in a state

anxious.

“Latitude again?” audrey asked while peeking into Regata's phone.

“Why don't you guys get back and be honest with each other? If you keep this the name

self-torture” said Audrey reminded Regata.

“I'm afraid Lintang won't accept Mia. For eight years I disappeared, then

suddenly appeared in front of Lintang and said this is your son, you think Lintang

will believe?” ask Regata.

“Tried first Ata, who knows if explained Latitude will receive. Stow him

same girlfriend has not been to a more serious level”

and Mia.

“Where are you going?” ask

Arimbi on Regata who is breastfeeding her daughter Mia. Mia's age is three

moons.

“Ata applying for work Ma, there are some

hospitals outside the island that need contract labor for Doctor” said Regata

“You sure you want to go out of town?” ask

Arimbi.

“That's the only way Ma, so I don't

disrupt the career of Lintang. I don't want to be a barrier to dreams

scent the name of Indonesia in the international scene” said Regata while

stroking the head of his daughter who began to be overgrown with fine hair.

Entering the fourth month of Mia's age, Regata

got a call from the personnel section of a Private Hospital in Manado. They are in need of a general practitioner to be placed in their IGD in place of a Doctor who moved the task of following her husband who is a State servant.

“Ma, if Lintang asks just say me

can task in the difficult depth of signal” said Regata while preparing his goods and Mia to leave for Manado.

“I'll change Ma number, if Latitude

tanya said just still use the old number” Regata said again.

Arimbi obeyed his daughter's wishes.

As a mother she had advised her daughter to be honest yet Regata

too stubborn to ignore Arimbi's words with a reason

when he himself will be honest with the latitude.

Although Regata is his daughter, Arimbi realizes that Regata has given him a grandchild and is no longer a child that must be dictated how to live life. Regata's household is Regata's own business, as Arimbi's parents can only pray that his daughter is wise in making decisions.

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