
Tanto felt his body tremble with a loud voice that suddenly broke the silence of the night. It's a red alarm, an emergency call from the fire center. Without hesitation, he jumped out of his bed, touched the flickering phone on the side table, and answered the call.
"Tanto, we have a big fire in the Amerta Plaza shopping mall. We need you and the team right away" Fire Chief Mr Darmawan said in a serious tone across the line.
Tanto quickly responded, "I'm on the road, sir. Gather in the office."
After putting down the phone, Tanto grabbed his fireman uniform hanging neatly behind the door of his room. Back-up memories of what had happened in the shopping mall, where he had played as a child, surfaced in his mind. How can a building so big burn so quickly?
Meanwhile, in their home which was quite far from the city center, Tanti was sitting in the living room, exploring her mobile phone. His face was full of concentration as he checked the latest news on social media. He did not think too much about the invitation to the school reunion that suddenly came a few days ago. But when he saw the postings of one of his friends who had attended the reunion, curiosity began to grow.
"Heaven, everything seemed so happy there," muttered Tanti, pondering about her friends from the past whom she had mostly left behind. Then, she recalled that this could be a good opportunity to chat with people who had been close to her.
Tanti immediately made a decision. He's going to the school reunion. Quickly, she rushed to her room, changed into a more casual outfit, and sprayed a little perfume that made her feel more confident. Although this reunion was sudden, he did not want to look like he did not care.
As she stepped out of the house, Tanti felt the refreshing cool breeze of the night on her face. The full moon shone brightly, brightening the dark sky and highlighting the streets leading to the center of the city. The sound of horns and the roar of the engine of vehicles speeding around him gives an idea of how lively the city was that night, though he had no idea that it was only a few kilometers from there, his brother, Tanto, was, he is preparing to face off against one of the most dangerous jobs he has ever had in his life.
On his way to the site of the fire, Tanto pondered the situation he was facing. Talking to fellow colleagues in the fire engines they were driving, he set up a quick strategy for the rescue operation.
"I'll lead the team upstairs. Other friends, make sure all the exits downstairs are safe and help drain water into the building as quickly as possible" Tanto said, trying to stay calm amid the chaos.
When they reached the burning shopping mall, the fire had consumed a lot of room. The thick smoke makes visibility very low, and the temperature increases significantly. Tanto and his team put on their fire extinguishers meticulously and began climbing the emergency staircase to the top floor.
Meanwhile, at the school reunion, Tanti arrived at a place that was already quite crowded. The guests greeted each other and laughed cheerfully, like turning back time to the past. Tanti felt warmly welcomed by old friends whom she had not met for a long time. Some of them are married and have children, while others have had successful careers.
"Have not seen you in a long time, Tanti!" exclaimed Rina, Tanti's schoolmate, while hugging her tightly. "You're still as pretty as you used to be."
Tanti smiled and felt moved by this warm welcome. They sat together in one corner of the room, talking about the past and the present. Tanti listened enthusiastically as her friends told her about the journey of their lives.
"What about you, Tanti? What are you doing now?" tanya Dita, one of her classmates who was sitting next to her.
Tanti smiled and began to tell me about her work as a surgeon. He takes pride in his achievements, although sometimes his work is very tiring. His friends nodded in understanding and gave support.
"Very cool, Tanti. You really have accomplished a lot" said Rina.
However, amidst their pleasant chatter, Tanti felt a feeling of unease in her heart. Every now and then, he pondered on his brother, Tanto, who was struggling in a very dangerous place. He hoped he and his team would survive and manage to save everyone trapped inside the burning shopping mall.
Shortly thereafter, Tanto and his team reached the top floor. They soon realized that the situation was getting worse. Thick smoke had filled the entire room, and the temperature felt increasingly hot. Tanto led his team through corridors surrounded by flames.
"Immediately find the emergency doors and make sure everyone gets out" Tanto said, ordering his team.
They work quickly, helping people who are trapped and directing them to a safer place. Every step they take has the potential to be their last. His team was forced to come face to face with a burning fire, and the situation grew tense.
Back at the school reunion, Tanti continues the conversation with her friends. They laughed and talked about their memories while still at school. Tanti was delighted to be able to chat with them again, although she could not fully contain her anxious feelings towards her brother who was currently in danger.
Tanto and his team continued the rescue operation on the upper floor of the burning shopping mall. They are dealing with a number of obstacles that are getting worse as time goes on. The structure of the building began to look fragile due to the impact of heat and fire. Every decision taken by Tanto is crucial for the safety of the victims.
Tanto looked around, figuring out how best to bring people out safely. Most of the victims they met were already in a state of panic. Tanto and his team are trying to provide calm and clear guidance to them to avoid confusion.
"I need to see safer evacuation routes" Tanto told his team. "We should avoid parts of the building that start to burn badly."
They are working quickly, taking groups of people to evacuation routes they believe are still safe. Tanto continued to lead them, although thick smoke and heat made his breathing heavy.
Meanwhile, at a school reunion, Tanti and her friends sit together, sharing the stories and memories of their school days. They talked about the sweet and bitter memories they shared, reminisced about their influential teachers, and laughed about their mischievous behavior as teenagers.
One of Tanti's friends, Ira, recalls a funny incident that happened while they were in second grade. They engage in a massive water game during the break hours, and eventually, they all become drenched. Tanti and her friends laughed out loud, recalling their childhood cheerfulness.
"Memories like that make us smile all the time, right?" said Tanti with a smile. His friends agreed, and the atmosphere of the reunion grew warmer.
However, Tanti still could not fully feel the happiness of the reunion. He kept thinking of his brother who was currently in the midst of danger. Although she tried to keep having fun and enjoying meetings with her friends, her feelings of anxiety could not be eliminated.
Back on the top floor of the burning shopping mall, Tanto and his team continue to work hard. They have to face challenge after challenge, including crossing nearly burned corridors and identifying emergency exits that can still be used.
"I saw another group of people upstairs" one team member told Tanto. "They seem to be stuck in a room."
Tanto immediately devised a way to save the group. He knew that they did not have much time, and they had to find a safe exit immediately.
At the school reunion, Tanti and her friends kept chatting and laughing. They tell various stories that make them laugh until the stomach hurts. Despite that, Tanti felt her phone vibrate again. This time, he realized that the call came from Tanto. With a thumping heart, he immediately answered.
"Tanto, what's going on?" Tanti asked with worry.
Tanto explained the situation he was in at the burning shopping mall and asked for prayers and support from his sister. Tanti felt her heart pounding hearing the story, but she tried to encourage Tanto.
"You can definitely get through this, Tanto. We are all here supporting you," Tanti said in a soft voice.
Tanto was a little relieved to hear Tanti's voice. He knew that he had to stay focused on his task, but hearing his sister's voice gave him an additional boost.
Returning to the shopping mall, Tanto and his team continued to work hard. They managed to find a safe exit path for the group of people trapped upstairs. After saving them, Tanto felt relieved and grateful.
"Our task here is done" Tanto told his team. "Let's get out as fast as we can before this building collapses."
They made it out of the burning shopping mall, and Tanto was relieved to breathe fresh air again. He knew that his job as a firefighter would always carry risks, but he felt proud to be able to save so many lives today.
Meanwhile, at the school reunion, Tanti and her friends say goodbye to each other with happy feelings. They promise to keep each other in touch and hope to see each other again in the future.
Tanti felt grateful to be able to participate in the reunion, although her feelings of worry for her brother never went away. He knew that even though they were separated, they would always support each other in every journey of their lives.