Srinayu On the Hill of Randu
Chapter 28 | Surrender

It was past noon Randu also had not returned. At the top of the staircase, Nayu sat alone, and did not expect anyone to disturb her. Nayu was unable to do anything. He could only be silent, waiting, resigned, mute a thousand languages. He also deliberately enjoyed this atmosphere. An atmosphere that gave birth to a melancholy feeling. Every now and then his gaze was thrown away looking at the wilds and the hills. He hoped that the man who had been living in his mind since this morning would suddenly appear. He even had time to hallucinate seeing the silhouette of Randu's body.

Rei had yet to truly understand what was raging in Nayu's mind. What's he worried about? From behind he noticed, finding out the truth, through the giragat that Nayu revealed. Why was he suddenly so worried about Randu...?

Menon came from the front, smiled at the person she had considered her lover, and prepared to take a sitting position next to him. Rei intends to prevent it, but has no idea how. He knew, at this time Nayu was wanting to be alone. Then Kori came following, his pace was fast, making Menon forced to delay his movement.

"Hold it! I want to pass by," Kori said as she walked up the stairs.

Nayu and Menon seemed to start talking. However, Rei was unable to hear it clearly, just a mutter he caught.

"Let's have some lunch" said Ms. Srining, half shouting from the inside.

Rei stood up, he already knew what to do; helping Bu Srining arrange the dishes.

As if he had missed his lunch schedule, Zillian then appeared uninvited. Without further ado, without prior permission from Nayu and Menon, he went straight through the stairs and into the house.

Zillian's arrival was like a demon passing by. Sayu and Menon did not care about it at all. No reprimands at all.

"Where's Randu?" asked Zillian when she had sat down near Rei.

"I don't think that Nyu's worries are excessive, in fact the nose of the strange child is not at all visible," said Rei slowly.

"Is it still in the woods?" zillian asked about Randu's whereabouts once again.

"I think so, if not, where else...?" Then Rei looked at Zillian seriously, and whispered something. Her words were carefully chosen, "Zill.., if there is a Nyu, you better..."

"Why should that be...?" zillian Protest.

"Just follow my words!" knock Rei with a command tone. Eyes squeaking. "Instead, as much as possible we divert his mind from thinking about Randu."

For the sake of peace and the enjoyment of lunch, Zillian was forced to give up. "All right, I'll shut up."

Nobody worries more than Nayu. He had been thinking about it since morning, piling up and continuing to pile up into the evening today. Randu has not yet returned, how can he calm down. There was a look of uneasiness on her sweet face.

"Let's calm, Mayu, soon she will also come home," said Ms. Srining gently trying to calm down.

Not that simple, Nyu recalled the miniature hills that Randu left on the table in his room. Especially around the middle, which there is a pond.

Srinayu enjoys the fruit of the reddish among the beautiful flowers, and Srinayu on the hill of Randu. It was actually a solved puzzle, but he did not have the courage to admit the truth, in his heart, to himself.

Nayu tried to be. "Do I seem to be thinking about Randu...?"

"Hm... Isn't everyone worried about him now...? You are also his friend. He was even your first-time friend. It's even surprising that you don't think about it. Mother herself was very worried, too" said Ms. Srining with a smile. Mayu's self-esteem is slightly saved.

Nayu did not argue.

Mr. Linggih appeared from behind the middle door, came closer, and immediately spoke up. "Randu.. sometimes unpredictable. He is a unique young man, also tough. I'm sure he's fine, just a little late to get home than usual."

Occasionally, the crow screeches, which is famous as a bearer of mourning. Ms. Srining who has lived in the forest for a long time can still feel the creeps to hear the sound of the bird. "Did something happen to the boy...? Sir...?" said Ms. Srining no longer wants to close her concerns. "I'm so worried... It's forest... Not urban... And this too has been late."

Mr. Linggih himself was not sure of the answer; saying Randu was fine or saying something had happened to Randu. He only dared to force himself not to be prejudiced for a while. Pressing on his heart time and time again, everything would be fine, and it would not be worse than the purple-colored plant trap it used to be.

"You'd better start looking for her," urged Ms. Srining to her husband, "Must."

Nayu. He watched the conversation between his parents.

Feeling that someone was watching, Ms. Srining glanced for a moment at Nyu, but did not dare to look at her. "What are you waiting for...? This time many will accompany you. There's Zillian, Menon and Kori. The search will be lighter."

Nayu was very hopeful that her father would actually carry out her mother's advice. Wherever Mr. Linggih moved and spoke, Naju continued to pay attention. Please, father... The crow's cry seemed to be heating himself up to ask his father to do something immediately.

And finally, Nayu's restlessness was a little treated, when Mr. Linggih decided this; "Dad will look for him.... Please tell Zillian to accompany me."

Mr. Linggih and Zillian pierced through the darkness, breaking into the middle of the wilderness, armed with two torchlight—one of which had been lit and the other as a backup, not to miss a bottle of additional fuel oil hanging on the waist side of Mr. Linggih— towards the former area of purple plant land. Wungu Bars. The flower is the prime suspect candidate.

NAYU fell ill. That was the end of the final story of his feelings for Randu. Menon can't shout at Nayu anymore. Menon felt she was no longer needed. Menon failed to occupy the deepest space in Nayu's heart, somewhere dark, which was barely touched by light at all. The darkness belongs to Randu. Menon does not have the power to shift the position of the Stretcher there. Menon type straight lovers. He will not be able to live the twisting romance, up and down steeply, dimly, dimly, until the worst; pitch black. Menon is not a young man who loves that kind of love.

Nyu's love for Menon is not as deep as the power of love—unik— that she left on Randu. Nayu could not endure the explosive, overflowing, passionate, erotic-craving love she shared with Menon. Nayu felt empty with such love. How much sadness is more beautiful than a day full of laughter. The perfection of a Menon can be defeated by the shortcomings of a Randu.

Feeling that there was nothing to defend anymore, Menon decided to get out of the jungle, return to the city. Tonight also Menon expressed his intentions.

"Pak Linggih... We're going home." Menon paused for a moment, observing Mr. Linggih's reaction. "We've been living here too long. We don't want to make our parents, relatives, friends sad and worried because we don't go back..."

Mr. Linggih must have heard it. However, actually Mr. Linggih objected, if Menon and his friends decided to leave now, when Nayu was sick. Of course Nayu needs an atmosphere that can drive away lonely, people who can entertain him, especially from his name friends. At least Nayu did not feel bored linger in bed. There was Rei accompanying, and the others. Wouldn't give moral strength for Mayu to recover quickly, to be able to return to play outside, and undergo a variety of fun activities. Basically all humans need that kind of thing. But, it seems that Menon's decision has been unanimous, while Mr. Linggih does not want to hinder. Likewise with Ms. Srining who can only listen without commenting. However, deep down the mother's heart was full.

"If Mr. Linggih can give you a map of the way out of the forest, that's enough help. Mr. Linggih did not have to bother dropping off. Just like that, we have been very grateful to you," said Menon sound formal.

Mr. Linggih muttered again. "Of course, you can. I even intend to guide you to the safe limit."

Menon and her friends were very happy to hear it. They, four friends, looked at each other satisfied. How the city is now, since they left it. Then the tares of motor vehicles, high-rise buildings and the glitter of the night world. But, no matter how far they would go, this place would always be remembered. That's certain.

"Sometimes, if there is time and opportunity and longevity, we will definitely visit again here. Actually we are very happy to stay here but... Menon and friends should go home first."

"Yes, it's better that way" Bu Srining's timpal confirmed Menon's remarks. "We will with open arms accept your return later. Don't hesitate to fill your vacation here." Although it is actually not an easy thing to find Mr. Linggih's residence. Four friends accidentally find him, and do not remember his tracks.

Kori did not want to miss, she expressed her regret. "And we apologize profusely about Randu. We can no longer help looking for her."

Hearing Kori's words, everything became silent, the atmosphere turned stiff. Rei felt anxious to hit his own head. While Zillian nodded slowly, feeling exactly what Kori said, they almost forgot to apologize about the matter. And Menon, looking at her face looks almost flat.

"So when are you going?" the hoarse voice of Mr. Linggih broke the ice for a moment.

Kori looked at Menon, and Menon turned towards Zillian. Then everyone looked at each other, throwing decisions at each other.

After the short rebuking is over, Menon again faces towards Mr. Linggih. "Tomorrow... Tomorrow, Mr. Linggih." Then a glance towards Bu Srining. "Tonight we'll get ready."