Ryanthi: Sweet Cake, Bitter Reality
● FOURTEEN : Disappear

The rain fell so hard, when Surya was having a warm conversation with a colleague. Their conversation sounds so familiar.

Ryanthi, who had just finished making the cake with Mbok Mur, walked into the living room. He came there carrying two cups of warm tea, accompanied by the cake made earlier. Ryanthi put the cake and tea on the table.

"Where is Ratna? Why are you doing this?" ask Surya. She doesn't like it, because Ryanthi is working on something that's a housekeeping assistant's job.

"Mbak Ratna is in another job" Ryanthi replied without turning to Surya. He was busy arranging cups and plates filled with cake on the table.

Surya could only sigh slowly. The man shook his head. He really does not understand the character of this girl.

Not wanting to linger there, Ryanthi re-enacted back to the kitchen. He did not know who was talking to his father. At first glance, the girl saw a man in a white polo shirt. Although most of his face was covered in a thin beard, Ryanthi was sure that the man was much younger than Surya.

Sayup-sayup was heard again laughter Surya, which collided with the sound of rain water outside.

Ryanthi sat in the kitchen while watching Mbok Mur who was busy cooking. Every now and then, the girl smiled at the thought of Surya laughing loosely, because of an overly engrossed conversation with his partner.

"Mbok is happy to hear you laugh like that" said Mbok Mur, who has managed to break Ryanthi's daydream.

"What's the matter, Mbok?" ryanthi asked not to understand.

"Because you rarely laugh like that, Non," replied Mbok Mur without turning to Ryanthi.

Ryanthi. He doesn't know his father very well. Ryanthi knew that Surya was a good man, because he used to buy himself dolls.

Ryanthi continued her daydream in the room. He was pensively pensive by the window while staring out. The rain is starting to stop. The sky is back bright. His attention was now on the two men standing in the parking lot. They were Surya and his partner earlier. Father's partner pampered. He went riding on a white Range Rover, leaving the spacious courtyard of the Surya residence.

Saying, Ryanthi also heard Vera's voice. Apparently, the spoiled girl had just come home after this whole day out of nowhere and did what. Another with Maya who hasn't come home, because her car hasn't been parked in the yard.

It was incredible. Everyone in the house has their own car. Meanwhile, Ryanthi and Farida have to fight bone just to survive.

When he remembered that, the pain in Ryanthi's heart deepened. His disappointment with his father became.

It's been almost a week Ryanthi's been living there. However, not once did he speak privately with Surya. There were a lot of questions he wanted to ask the man.

Every time he comes face to face with his father, Ryanthi's lips are locked tightly. Everything he wanted to ask seemed to disappear from his mind. Ryanthi even prefers to avoid.

Ryanthi realized that if it continued, then there would be no point in her going back there. Ryanthi feels like there is a big barrier that makes her always want to limit herself, as Surya tries to get closer.

Maya and Vera. They are just small pebbles that if blown will definitely fly and disappear. But there is something much bigger than that. Ryanthi herself does not know what.

Ryanthi bears witness to the mother's suffering with their harsh lives. However, deep down, he could not afford to cultivate the seeds of hatred that was too deep for Surya. Although Ryanthi does not have many fond memories with Surya, but Ryanthi is sure the father once hugged and kissed her affectionately.

Rynthi continues to be swept away in daydreams.

He only realized when someone touched his shoulder. "Mother." Ryanthi's voice was so soft that she found a woman next to her.

The woman smiled gently. He touched Ryanthi's cheek, without saying anything. Moreover, because Ryanthi first hugged him tightly.

"Your hair is getting long, son. It's past a boat" whispered the other woman to Farida.

Ryanthi did not respond. He just wanted to hug and devote all his yearning to his mother. "How did you get here?" ryanthi asked in surprise. He realized that his mother was dead. How could the woman have recorded it there?

Farida smiled as she let go of a hug. He looked at his now grown little girl. "Mother is here, knowing that you are in need of Mother. However, earlier I wanted to ask, did you not cry when Mom left?"

"Everyone asked. They thought I was weird, because I didn't feel sad when I lost Mom. It's all because they don't know if I'm the one who suffered the most with your departure. Just because I don't mourn, I'm not considered grieving. In my heart, I was in a lot of pain, Mom!" Ryanthi. He issued all his complaints against Farida.

Farida stroked the girl's hair again.

"Mom's glad you decided to go home with your father. You know, you've been missing him a lot, haven't you?"

Ryanthi nodded as she responded to Farida's words.

Farida smiled gently. He turned his eyes out the window. It's getting dark. Garden and street lights began to light up.

"Talk to him, son. Express everything in your mind. Ask the curiosity that is in your heart. I'm sure your father will give you an answer. The answer you need" Farida said again with a pushy look. Meanwhile, Ryanthi just stared fixedly at him.

"He misses you a lot too" Farida continued.

"Where did you know that?" ask Ryanthi slowly.

Farida looked back at him. There was clearly deep sadness in both of his eyes. "Mom always knows how your father feels, son," she replied slowly. Farida then turned her face away. He looked back out the window.

Ryanthi did the same. He looked out the window. The atmosphere out there is getting dark. Although Ryanthi did not know what her mother was seeing, she felt that Farida was thinking the same thing as her.

"Mom let me talk to you?" ryanthi asked in disbelief.

"Yes" answered Farida briefly. "Call him "father", son," he continued.

Ryanthi smiled with relief. Terjawab. That was the reason why up until now, he had never spoken to Surya. During this time, Ryanthi only berserk as necessary. Ryanthi also did not dare to call him father directly, as she was too hesitant to do so. But Farida gave him permission. Ryanthi was very happy.

Ryanthi glanced at the mother who was still standing by her side. "Mom, I want to lengthen hair like Vera" Ryanthi said plainly.

Farida looked over, then smiled. "Do whatever you think is good and can make yourself happier. It is time to return to your real life. It's all yours, son. Then enjoy something that should be your right" said Farida softly.

"You are a strong girl. I'm sure you'll get something more, as a gift from God. Tomorrow or the day after, or maybe the next few days. However, there will surely come someone who will always make you smile happily."

"Mom can only tell, never waste anyone who loves you. Take care and defend. Do not let you do anything wrong, as you have done. One more thing, you should immediately buy new clothes." Farida told Ryanthi.

Ryanthi thought for a moment. He did not understand what his mother said. "Arshan will always take care of me, ma'am. I don't have to worry" Ryanthi said slowly.

Farida looked at Ryanthi once more. His face was like hiding a huge disappointment. However, he smiled again, even though only a small arch was forced. "Meet your father!" tell it.

"Now?" Ryanthi was unsure.

Farida nodded slowly. Ryanthi did not answer. He went back silent. "It's dark. You'd better turn on the lights right away, "let Farida know.

Ryanthi. He obeyed what Farida said. Ryanthi stepped near the switch, then pressed it. The lights inside are bright. "Mom likes my ka-mar?" Ryanthi. Farida was no longer in her place. That's how quickly he disappeared.

Ryanthi gave a glance. His eyes swept across the corner of the room. Nmaun, he didn't find anyone.

The girl then checked the dressing room. However, there was only a closet that was mostly still empty. Ryanthi then opens the bathroom door. There was nobody there either.

Limply. Ryanthi's body collapsed like it was boneless. He sat down with his head down and almost touched the bathroom floor. His breathing was wheezing, like something was stuck in his throat and it was very difficult to get out.

However, Ryanthi kept trying with all her might. He pushed his body from the inside very strongly, even though it felt so painful. "Mother!" ryanthi chuckled loudly.