
Raka just came out of his room, his body felt really tired because of the work that was so much. He glanced at the watch in his hand and it was almost 8 p.m. Dinner he just missed and his stomach was really rumbling.
In the living room of his office, he saw a girl walking towards him. His smile expanded as he looked at Raka's figure. Yes it was Alea who decided to return to Raka's office after this afternoon did not have time to see him.
Alea invites Raka to have dinner together at a restaurant near the office. Raka did not refuse it because her stomach was already very rumbling. They ordered a variety of menus and enjoyed them.
“Raka, I have now started working in the papih office loh..” Alea said in between his rice feed.
“Hem good, lo company can add forward if there are people like you have already stepped in.” Praise Raka without hesitation.
Alea tucked her hair behind her ears, for some reason Raka's speech made her even more excited.
“Iya, papih said in the future I have to learn to lead the company. So I started learning from now on. If there is a project, we can cooperate.” Alea is really enthusiastic. Without him realizing it he grabbed Raka's hand and grasped it.
Raka stopped eating, then put down her spoon. He grabbed Alea's hand and put it away from his.
Alea sighed, she felt disappointment over Raka's attitude towards her. The smile lines that had been engraved since then seemed to start to fade. So difficult for him to get close to Raka, he always gave them some distance in the past.
“Lo capable, I am sure you must be a successful businessman like bokap lo.” Timpal Raka tried to smile.
“Thanks Raka Alea blushed at the end of her sentence.
Raka again enjoyed the food before her while Alea was still looking at Raka with a faint smile on her lips. Raka always looked bright as she looked at him.
After dinner, they take a walk to bring down the new food in the garden. The breeze of the night swung Alea's hair gently.
“Gue gag ever thought we were friends until now. Long time ago lo ngeselin, now..” Alea hung up her sentence while looking at Raka who was walking beside her. He bit his own lips with an anxious “Ngangenin.” his inner.
“Lo from the past is always cool lea. Your performance is good even though the competition in school is heavy. I salute.” Raka patted Alea on the shoulder proudly.
“Iya, I am cool, but the focus is always lana..” Alea recalled while staring at the star-studded night sky.
Always, as he reminisced about Lana, there was regret and resentment lodged in his chest.
“Lo knows more lana than me, lo more like his sister in my appeal.” watered Alea while staring at Raka.
Raka's breath feels choked. It felt like he was telling Alea that Lana was still alive. But he has to hold her back, he wants Lana first who asks to meet his family.
“He is always alone. In front of you maybe he will look independent and stammering but in front of me just as nyokap beuh, his behavior is exorbitant.” Raka remembers Lana, the little one who always makes her smile.
Jealousy, a feeling that often arises when Alea sees the look in Raka's eyes when talking about Lana. So much for her, that there was no place for anyone else by her side. Alea's heart was broken, only by a single memory did he lose in Raka's heart.
“He's first love you right raka?” Alea did not understand, for what reason he asked this to Raka when clearly this would make her heart even more sick.
Raka nodded while smiling. “He's the one who's always in my heart.” Raka Teas.
“Look, even when that person is no longer as long as he still has a place in your heart. And now Reva, I've got no place at all. But, I will make you give me a place.” Inner Alea while looking at Raka with feeling.
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Reva was still pacing back and forth by her bedside. He kept thinking about Edho saying this afternoon about Nida. His feelings are uncertain, although it feels foreign he is sure of the feelings he feels today because he cares about the woman who has given birth to him.
On the balcony of his room he now stood, enjoying the night breeze that refreshed his body and mind. With his eyes closed, he tried to remember his time with his biological parents. But there was no shadow present. The more you try to remember, the darker it all becomes.
Reva rattled her hair in annoyance. There was not a single memory that he remembered or flashed through his mind. He sighed harshly as if the burden on his chest felt so heavy.
Reva turned her head and looked at Niken who was walking towards her.
“Not mah...” said Reva who tried to smile.
Niken stood in front of Reva, looking at the pretty face of her beloved girl.
“What do you think nak?” Niken rubbed Reva's hair gently.
As if she could read Reva's mind, Niken knew her daughter was thinking something heavy. Actually Reva felt awkward if he had to convey his feelings at this time but there was no other choice but to say it.
“Em... aunt nida, mah.” said Reva doubtfully.
Niken tried to smile, her guess was right that this beautiful girl was thinking of something.
“Honey..” Niken rubbed Reva's arm gently, her gaze so warm. “Every human being can be hindered by distance and time, but the inner being of a mother with her daughter, is as close as the flow of blood to her rebounder. And there, maybe you're thinking about you. You have to know baby, Nida is a smart, great and strong woman. The weakness is only one, namely his daughter.” Niken said with complete calm.
“As you go, the world seems to collapse for nida. He cannot accept the reality. His life is ruined and he prefers to live in memories and let you always be in his hallucinations. It took a long time until he improved, maybe even until now the wound has not healed properly. If you miss him, meet him. Mamah is sure, she will be very happy.” added Biken while tightly grasping Reva's hand.
Reva stared at the peaceful face in front of her, her heart began to calm down a little while there was still doubt whether they would accept it which clearly had a dark story in her life. But Reva has to strengthen her heart, all she has to face. He no longer wanted to avoid and deny everything.
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The next day, the expected moment arrived. This afternoon, Reva accompanied by Adiyaksa's family ventured to come to the Wijaya family home. His chest was pounding erratically, no matter what his condition would be like after he met his biological parents and older sister.
Raka understood Reva's anxiety. He tightened his hand trying to drain energy to strengthen the heart of his favorite girl. For a moment Reva stopped her steps, she looked around the mansion with this beautiful garden. Not a single memory appeared in his mind. He tried to close his eyes, quieting his own heart with a deep breath.
“I am beside you re...” said Raka while gently tucking the head of Reva. Reva with her dumb face could only nod. His hands were cold and sweaty. He tried to return Raka's smile which was actually very difficult for him to do.
Arriving at home, Wira and Niken were greeted first by Indra. Right what Raka said, Wira and Indra looked very awkward. They were like strangers greeting each other without embracing each other or letting off a warm smile like an old friend.
Reva looked around this room, not a single photo of her. Instantly her heart hesitated, was she really the daughter of this distinguished family? Whether they still remember him or have buried all the memories of the little girl.
“Oh reva also come?” greet Indra with a big smile. Smiles were different from the ones he gave Wira, Nida and Raka.
Reva was really surprised. He looked at the handsome face that was no longer young but still charismatic. His face began to be clearly visible. His heart rippled, it felt like he wanted to hug the man.
“Iya om...” cleanly with vibrating sound.
Reva grabbed Indra's hand and kissed him respectfully. His chest felt tight with the cries he was trying to endure.
“Sit son..” Indra invites Reva to sit down.
Reva sat down beside Raka. He is still looking for a woman who is reported to be ill. Reva rubbed her own chest which felt increasingly tight.
“Mas indra, nida where?” Niken dared to ask.
“He's resting, he said not feeling well.” Indra bright with her anxious face.
Silence takes allih mood. All gazes were fixed on Reva who could only be bowed. I don't know where they should start.
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