
Wijaya Group's office was being filled with reporters in front of his office. They waited for Indra to provide information regarding the detention of her eldest daughter. Being famous sometimes makes their wiggle room feel narrow especially when the eyes of the world are on them. These news hunters never give up on getting clarification from Indra the leader of one of the famous companies.
“Om, a team of lawyers is on their way from the police station, should be waiting for them if you want to clarify.” Said Edho who was involved in the fog received questions from many business partners.
“Om is not ready edho, om also gag knows whether the kidnapper lana still pay attention to our family or not. Om still don't know what to talk about.” Indra massaged her temples that felt dizzy.
“What om will forever hide lana from people? Isn't this going to further worsen your relationship with Lana?”
Indra could only sigh roughly. On one hand he wants to protect his daughter on the other he does not want Lana to feel unrecognized as his son.
“Om would rather let lana hate om than om have to lose again lana. If lana is fine , at least om can still see her.” Indra is determined. He cannot harm his own daughter.
Edho nodded in understanding. What can be said, he can only follow the decision of Indra. And Lana, she knows full well that Lana can never hate anyone.
Press conference in the title, Indra began to give his statement accompanied by his legal team.
“We apologize to anyone who feels aggrieved over this incident. We promise to resolve this issue immediately without harming anyone. Everything my daughter does, we will cooperate to comply with all applicable legal regulations.” That's the only word that came out of Indra's mouth.
So many questions were asked by the media, but there was one answer. To him, acknowledging the current state of affairs was more than enough. Because those who ask, not because they care but just want to vent their curiosity. And Indra does not want her family's problems to become public consumption. If some of his business partnerships might fail with this issue, he just wants to focus on his family and pay for all his mistakes on his two daughters in the past.
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This afternoon Raka came with Reva's notebook. He sat down beside Reva who was on his back. He knew that his lover was not asleep, but was evading.
“21 March, I met a shitty guy named Raka. We talked late into the night as if we were not two strangers and had known each other for a very long time. Why should I start telling her?” said Raka read one of Reva's notes. He saw the irregular pictures that Reva made.
Reva ignored Raka's words. He pulled his blanket higher and covered his body until only his head was visible.
Raka opened the next page, she smiled again looking at Reva's writing. “It turns out eating fried rice can be as delicious as this. Not only the rice is delicious but the atmosphere is pleasant.” Connect Raka who also imagined the moment they enjoyed eating fried rice on the side of the road under the dim light of night lights.
Reva took one of her pillows and covered her ear with it. To be honest, he could still hear Raka's voice when he returned to open his diary page.
“Tonight, I gag can sleep. Her shadow kept appearing in my eyes. There was always a subtle sigh that flowed my blood as I remembered the pair of eyes looking at me warmly. I want the morning to come, I want to see her smile again. God, I'm in love.”
“I gag never wrote that yes!” reva's protest suddenly awoke. He sat down with an annoyed look that was fixed on Raka.
Raka just smiled, in her heart grateful that Reva had not forgotten anything about her. Even if Reva forgets something, he will make Reva recall every memory they went through.
Raka moved from her seat. He sat on Reva's bed and hugged Reva tightly.
“I feel, I was almost crazy when I saw you lying helpless and I could gag anything. But seeing you wake up and not talking in the slightest, I felt like my world was coming to an end. I miss you so much when you talk and laugh. I also miss a lot when you look at me with a lot of feeling. I gag ever know how to define true happiness but when I'm with you I can feel it. Thank you for not forgetting about us. Thank you for staying strong, waking up again and giving me a chance to see you again. I miss you re...” watered Raka gently.
He closed his eyes in Reva's arms as if he had rediscovered his life which a few days ago felt dead. Reva who was transfixed had made her heart sizzle sore. He could not imagine what would happen if he had to go back alone to his day.
Reva only fell silent, she tried to hold back the pace of her tears. Too many things he thinks until he forgets the attention that always makes him happy. He forgets those who have no right to receive his anger.
Reva's feelings are still mixed. He wants to finish first his inner upheaval before rearranging the day he will pass in the future. Once he wants to be selfish, attach his feelings above anyone's.
Reva clasped Raka's hand and removed the stalk from both sides of her cheeks. “I want to be alone, fulfill what you can give at this time.” Said Reva while turning her face away from Raka.
Raka just bowed, trying to understand what Reva was feeling at the moment. Without a word he kissed the top of Reva's head before actually leaving and gave Reva the space to face her current feelings.
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Late that night, Reva still could not close her eyes. He slept on Ratna's lap with eyes glaring far away somewhere. Ratna gently rubbed Reva's hair with a hint of feeling lodged in her chest.
“Sleep baby, you have to rest.” Said Ratna who then kissed the head of Reva lovingly.
“Bu, what rere is so evil at the moment?” Reva's voice made Ratna turn her gaze to the pair of eyes that were holding back her crying. He tried to explore the feelings of his daughter who grew up. “Rere desperately wants to avenge all the heartache rere, but one side of the heart rere rejects it. Rere angry mom, rere hurt and everything made rere run out of energy to hold it.” Reva sobbed and buried her face in Ratna's lap.
Ratna sighed deeply, this heavy as Reva felt at this moment. He had felt what anger was like that could blind all his logic but he had also felt a calmness that made his life feel more meaningful.
Little Reva came right in when she felt alone because she was left behind by the person who was the back of her life.
At that time, Ratna was only married for about 4 years. His married life is very happy even though they have not been blessed with children. She has a husband who loves her even though she lives in a state of deprivation.
Ratna married a man who was not expected by her parents. He was just a simple man who worked as a farmer in the fields. Ratna's marriage was a marriage that was about by his family until finally he was expelled and abandoned because he was determined to maintain his marriage with the man he loved.
4 Years of marriage, the happiness of Ratna and her husband increased with the news of a prospective baby growing in Ratna's womb. Their days passed happily even though there was still a feeling of obstruction because of the blessing they did not get.
In the last month of her pregnancy, Ratna and her husband were about to visit her family home. Unfortunately, no family would open the door for them. They go home in a sad feeling that fills her feelings.
Imran, Ratna's husband drove his old motorbike under the rain.On the quiet streets, he saw a flash of light from a car that dazzled Imran's eyes. At that time, Imran spared his motorbike from the car which then almost hit them.
They fell covered in blood. Imran lay unconscious while Ratna was in pain in her stomach due to the heavy impact on the street asphalt. Fresh blood kept coming out of Ratna's birth canal.
What can be said, on the same day Ratna lost her husband and child who had not had time to see the beautiful world. Ratna fell down without anyone beside her. He went through dark days alone, until finally a little girl lay unconscious in front of his house and changed his life.
Ratna could feel the anger now rising in Reva's chest and the feeling of being neglected that often tormented her. Ratna does give a huge affection to Reva but of course it is not the same affection that Reva expects from both her biological parents.
“Mom won't ask rere to quell anger, nor will mother force rere to forget all grudges. I just want to remind you that saving both will not make our lives happy.” That was the only sentence that came out of Ratna's mouth.
Basically, he was not advising Reva but was reminding himself that might still hold a sense of anger and resentment in his chest.
Reva was just speechless, he was trying to digest what Ratna said. If only he had not met Ratna, I don't know what he would be right now.
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