The LOVE Of Guardian's
Chapter 23. You Can Cry in front of me

All the Rajawali Team except Angga were gathered at the headquarters after returning to work. Everybody chill. Panji and Dani play chess, Bagas and Riko read books while Kenanga focus on her laptop.

Miracle Progress Report

Miracle is the most secretive yet very dangerous mafia organization. No one knew who the leader was, where the headquarters was and how many members they were.

The way to determine their members was the existence of a Miracle symbol on the back of the neck of the slain person.

The recruitment of the members is sought after people who have no family, and are poor. But it depends on the burden of the task and the position.

Detected members :

Ahmad Hibar, minister of defence and security. Suppliers hundreds of weapons to Lebanon and masterminds of community unrest. Died in a seemingly intentional accident.

2. Arman, the man who runs a drug smuggling factory and is the mastermind of a zombie incident. He was shot by a mysterious person.

3. Mila, please,

4. Nurman, without a family, was recruited on the streets by a stranger dressed in all black and had a butterfly tattoo on his right wrist. Died of Compound 1080 poisoning dissolved in drinking water. Suspected of sabotage leading to premeditated murder.

Kenanga looked carefully at the results of her investigation. There's no more crucial clue about Miracle. Even the information from Nurman was still very gray for him. In fact, the clues he had gathered were not even close to five percent though.

"Bang Angga must be busy taking care of his wedding, right?" the Panji chirps break the concentration of Kenanga.

"certainly so. He was filing for an office marriage with his future wife." Riko replied while remaining focused on reading his book.

"That means we're gonna have a new brother-in-law" Dani said.

"After Bang Angga, who else will follow?" ask Panji.

"If it's supposed to be Captain." replied Riko.

"I? Why me?" sela Bagas was surprised.

"Because Kapt is ripe for marriage. The captain is also established. Not to mention the captain is in the promotion period of promotion of promotion." explained Riko.

"But I still don't want to get married." said Bagas.

"Why?" ask Dani.

"How can I get married if there is no partner?" sahut Bagas's.

"So the Captain doesn't have a girlfriend? Captain invading?!" exclaim Panji do not believe.

"Is something wrong?" tanya Bagas was confused.

"That means the Captain lost a lot to Panji about being romantically." Kenanga chirped.

"What's wrong with not having a boyfriend? Is that against the law?" tanya Bagas did not understand.

"Not so, just did not expect that a Bagas was still alone. You're not interested in dating?" ask Riko.

"That-that I'm interested. But I haven't found my partner." I'm Bagas.

"Then there are women who like?" ask Panji curiously.

Bagas was silent. Panji, Dani and Riko looked at him with curious eyes. In the end Bagas nodded.

"Have?!" yelled Dani, Panji and Riko in shock. I looked up because of their screams.

"Who does the Captain like? From non-TNI?" ask Dani.

"That-" Bagas hesitates to say it.

"Or, fellow TNI?" guess Riko.

Bagas.

"Huh? captain likes fellow soldiers?" yell Dani can't believe it.

Bagas could only rub his nape. He was too drunk to continue being asked about this personal thing but was unable to refuse.

"Who? A kowad? A kowal? His rank is not higher than yours, right?" ask Panji berantuk. So interested in this topic, his eyes widened.

Looking at Bagas who seemed overwhelmed with revilements like that, Kenanga opened her mouth, "Stop your gossip or the Captain's head will smoke out of frustration."

"Lieutenant, this is more important than gossip. The captain liked women too. We have to help her." said Riko.

"Who likes women too?" the new Angga came. He sat without excuse beside Riko.

"Eh, ngga, you done filing?" tanya Riko switched the conversation first.

Angga nodded his head. "Live to KUA only" he said happily.

"Good, look at the marriage application not long if the conditions are all" said Riko.

Angga nodded confirming, "I guess it will initially be very difficult and tiring."

"real?" sela Panji's.

"Just the same. Even more cape!" exclamation Angga.

Riko smiled hearing that, "Just calm down. Your process will also be passed by these four single members. They will also suffer the same." he said casually.

Angga's face instantly brightened, "Right as well. Especially the Captain and Lieutenant. You are very mature for marriage." appoint Angga.

"Captain will follow, he says he likes one of the TNI soldiers" Panji replied.

Angga widened his eyes, "Huh seriously Kapt? I didn't hear wrong, did I? Captain wants to follow?!"

"When did I say that? I'm just saying I like women, not getting married." protested Bagas.

"So who do you like? He said fellow soldiers. From TNI AD? Special forces?" guess Angga.

Bagas nodded, "He joined Kopasus." he explained.

"If it's Kopasus, I don't think enough female soldiers are joining, right Lieutenant?" ask Dani.

Kenanga turned her body towards her comrades, "Not really. There are many female members but they are not comparable to men."

"Well what's his name?" ask Riko curiously.

"Secret." replied Bagas briefly.

"Why is it kept secret?"lamented Panji.

"Yes, who knows we can help" Dani said.

The corner of Kenanga's lips lifted slightly, "What can singles help?" his insinuation was without sin.

"Lieutenant, your words are outrageous!" exclaim Panji annoyed.

"True, calling us singles even though the Lieutenant is also still single, does not reflect on yourself?" tymphal Dani's.

"Eh. Let's stop this conversation. We'd better have lunch." - Lerai Riko.

"I can't come, you guys" said Kenanga.

"After calling us singles, the Lieutenant wants to run away?" ask Panji cynically.

Kenanga just shook her head.

"Can't you come? Or do you have some business?"sela Bagas's.

Kenanga closed her laptop and stuffed it in her bag, "Sorry, captain, I really can't. Then I'll go first." Pamphitt. He came out of the room, carrying his bag.

Bagas stared at Kenanga's departure with an indecipherable look.

***

The hospital is crowded. Alfin had just come out of the operating room after struggling for three hours. It's lunch time, and he's really hungry.

Alfin had already taken off his snail when Riska, his assistant knocked on the door.

"What's my schedule this afternoon?" ask Alfin.

"You don't have an afternoon schedule" Riska replied.

Alfin nodded, "Good go. I have business after this so call me when there's something."

"Nice doc."

Alfin then tidied up his equipment and tidied up his desk. He also took off his tie to make it less formal. Once ready, Alfin was about to leave but was confused when Riska was still in his room.

"You haven't left yet?"

"Umm, look, doc. Doctor wants to have lunch together?" ask Riska hesitantly.

"Ah, can't be today. It just so happens that I already have an appointment with someone." Alfin replied subtly refusing.

Riska looks disappointed, "Ah so doc. It's okay." he kept smiling.

Alfin nodded, "Then excuse me." said Alfin.

After Alfin's death, Riska only sighed loudly, "Again failed." he wrote.

***

Alfin walked quite quickly out of fear that he would be late. She's afraid Kenanga's waiting. Moreover, their appointment place is quite far from the hospital. According to Satya, Kenanga is the type of human being on time and does not like to wait even if only one second.

And Alfin didn't want to give her a bad impression.

But midway through, he is confronted by Eva's doctor, a general practitioner at the ER who is found to like him.

"Good day, doctor" he said softly.

Alfin only smiled briefly, "Please, Doctor Eva." she replied.

"Doctor seems to have finished work.want to have lunch?" ask him pleasantries.

Alfin nodded, "Yes, that's it."

Eva's voice instantly brightened, "It just so happened that doc, I also want to have lunch, how about just being together? Counting is better able to get to know each other between coworkers." bargained Eva sweet.

"How yes.I have an appointment" said Alfin.

"Promise? With who? Or how about just being together, the doctor asked the doctor's friend." replied Eva.

"I'm not sure he wants to." Alfin said.

"It's okay, I'm sure he doesn't mind. Although initially it will be awkward but over time will definitely be familiar even comfortable. Like us." said Eva in a soft tone in her last sentence.

"But I still can't. Next time." reject Alfin.

"But doc-"

"I'm sorry." cut Alfin off quickly.

But Eva is not the kind of woman to give up easily. He who did not want to lose his chance, suddenly just walked quickly and grabbed his own leg, intent on pretending to slip.

"Aw! Doctor Alfin!" his screeches.

Alfin turned his body, he rounded his eyes when he saw Eva who was about to fall.

Grebs

But Alfin hasn't been able to save her yet, someone has saved her first. And Alfin was surprised, not expecting that it was Reminiscence that saved him.

"You okay, Doctor Eva?" ask Kenanga to calm down.

Eva's doctor is initially flabbergasted that her body was captured by Kenanga instead of Alfin.

Brucks

Kenanga immediately let go of her embrace and Eva fell down. Prayer grimaces pain. The sight was noticed by everyone.

"You're all right? Should I go to a bone doctor?" ask Alfin worriedly.

Eva was about to reply but Kenanga interrupted her, "He's fine, Doctor Alfin. Eva's doctor just fell from a height of thirty inches, her tail bone was clearly not broken."

Eva looked embarrassed, "I'm fine. Thanks Lieutenant. Doctor Alfin I'm sorry first." he said immediately run away from the place.

Kenanga looked at Alfin who was still watching Eva who was gone with her hands holding her buttocks, she looked still in pain.

"You want to carry him?" flat Kenanga chirps.

Alfin turned his head immediately and immediately shook his head.

"I can't do that."

"Good, let's go." take Kenanga straight away to leave Alfin.

Alfin did not have time to ask even though he was confused as to why Kenanga was in the hospital. The man could only follow Kenanga who had already left first.

***

Alfin and Kenanga arrive at the restaurant. The food was delivered and the two of them ate quietly. But Alfin kept glancing at Kenanga on the sidelines of her meal.

"Sir Anggi, why is sister in the hospital? Is it just a coincidence?" chirps Alfin.

"I didn't bring a car and was lazy to take a taxi so I'll meet you for a ride" Kenanga replied.

"Oh." Alfin nodded his head.

Soon they finished lunch. But Alfin and Kenanga have not left the restaurant because their intention is not only to eat but to discuss something.

Kenanga then gave two pieces of paper containing notes.

"This is a requirement for marriage filing. This blue paper belongs to me, please read this one alone." Kenanga thrust a white paper at Alfin.

Alfin read it from start to finish, he was flabbergasted by the sheer number of requirements.

"As you can see, this marriage is not only civilly legal but also militarily. We take care of this first. You prepare all your own requirements and I will take care of the office marriage application because I am a soldier. So take care of the requirements themselves if there is something that must be taken care of together, then we take care of it together." explained Kenanga.

"Is this mandatory?" tanya Alfin pointed to one of the conditions that is a family background check.

Kenanga nodded, "Of course. We must determine whether your family has a history of ever following a movement or organization that violates the unity and unity of the NKRI."

Alfin nodded in understanding.

"If all the requirements for marriage office are complete, we will make the submission together. After that, just take care of it in KUA."

"I didn't expect it to be this complicated but could understand the reason" Alfin commented.

"I told you, marrying a soldier is not easy."

"All right I understand. If there's anything I don't know, I'll call you to ask."

"Please, call me anytime."

***

And as soon as Alfin reached home, he instantly prepared everything. Starting the easiest conditions such as photocopy of ID card, birth certificate and others. He also asked for the marriage book of his parents. He prepared what could be prepared now. Although the date has not been discussed, but it would be nice if the preparation has been done. Because the wedding is not a wedding in general.

After tidying up all the documents, Alfin kept them neatly on his study table. But then his eyes glanced at the photo of Syafira on the table. She's stunned.

"Fira, I don't know what I'm doing is right or not? I will marry another woman when I still love you."

Alfin suddenly began to cry, "I must what Fira? What do I have to do so that you can be by my side again? I'm still very hurt because of your departure and now I'm going to marry another woman I don't love. What about my marriage if there's no love between us?"

"I can't even refuse. It feels like my whole heart is numb. I don't need any more love from other women" she said, staring at the smiling face of Syafira in the photo.

Drrt

Alfin wiped his tears when his phone rang. He immediately lifted it.

"..."

Alfin's eyes widened, "I'll be there soon."

***

Elsewhere, Kenanga had just finished her bath when she received a phone call from Siska.

"Hem." said Kenanga while rubbing a towel into her wet hair.

"Dead me, Kenanga!" peekik Siska's.

"Why? Any enemies gonna shoot you in there?" ask Kenanga indifferently.

"Not that, still mending if it is like that. But this is much more serious!"

"What do you mean?"

"I left a box of chocolates in my desk drawer before I left for service. And I forgot whether I threw it away or not."

"What's? You're crazy Siska Diana! That was a month ago!" yangka.

"Eat him, I panicked. So I asked for your help to check it out in my room." Siska asked.

"Why should I? You know I hate disgusting things like that the most." refused Kenanga.

"I really had no choice but to ask you. I completely forgot and unfortunately the box was open, I was afraid what if it was already a nest of ants and cockroaches?!"

Kenanga gaped in disbelief, "Actually what are the contents of your brain that can forget that badly?"

"I don't know, Anga. Please dong help your best friend here huh hem, please." pinta Siska.

"I don't want to." refused Kenanga.

"Yet!!! I really don't want to be sanctioned anymore. Please check there for a minute." whine Siska.

Kenanga let out a rough sigh, "Tomorrow in the morning."

"Can't, Anga. Tomorrow morning there will be a commotion. Do it tonight. The hospital is quiet at night."

"And you told me to go there at night? You're not sane!"

"You know what else, I don't want this to spread out when it's done during the day. I promise, I will treat you after I get home from work." promised Siska.

"I don't need your deal." Yells.

"Then what do you want? Tell me."

Kenanga again let out a rough sigh, "Forget it. I'll check it out now. It's." Already."

Kenanga instantly turned off the phone connection with a feeling of being coxed.

Ting!

One message came in from Siska.

Thank you, Lieutenant Kenanga. You are my hero, my dear!

Kenanga snorted violently. He wanted to get angry at his best friend.

Basic troublesome!

***

Kenanga arrived at Siska's room. He checked all the drawers in the room. But there is no chocolate as Siska mentioned. Looks like Siska is back sloppy. Withholding emotions, he typed a message on Siska.

Kenanas

There is no chocolate in your room. Are you sure your brain doesn't want to be replaced?

Then a reply message appeared,

Siska

I'm relieved. I just remembered that I threw it away before I left, hehe. My brain is still normal just being an error -_-

Kenanga didn't answer. He put his phone in his jacket pocket and left Siska's room.

The hospital was quiet at night. No one was milling around, all the doctors and nurses were just standing guard in their respective quarters.

But when Kenanga passed through the makeshift staircase, there was the sound of crying. Kenanga stopped for a moment. His eyes showed a tense look.

"Hiks hyks."

Kenanga rubbed her neck which felt cold. He was not afraid of insects even snakes but he was still afraid of ghosts.

But Kenanga was curious, she finally ventured to see him. He slowly opened the door of the emergency stairs, and was stunned to see Alfin looking down.

Kenanga.

"You okay?" tanya Kenanga made Alfin look up. Her eyes are red.

"You crying?" ask Kenanga again.

Alfin immediately shook his head. " I just flickering. What are you doing out here tonight?" alfin asked while wiping away his tears.

Turns out he's lying, Kenanga's inner.

"I have a sudden business here. Oh I heard a voice so decided to see it. And it turns out you.." explains Kenanga.

"I just finished surgery, and I'm sitting here to rest."

"While crying?" ask Kenanga. Alfin jerks.

"Actually I saw you being scolded by a stranger. They blame you for not being able to save the patient, right?"

Alfin immediately sighed, he nodded.

"Aren't you used to seeing your patients die? not all of your patients will live."

"But doctors are always required to make sure their patients are alive instead of saying try to save them. As if we were God." said Alfin slowly.

"You cry every time your patient dies?"

"Lied if I said no. Every time my patient dies, I feel the most guilty. If it were me, if it wasn't like this, if only me...And there are still some ifs others." said Alfin.

"I understand. Because I've always been like that too." Kenanga said. Alfin.

"Whenever a colleague of ours dies, it feels like crying but we have to endure it. We even had to leave him in the woods without being able to carry his body. That's why there's a term, go home live by name. Because not all the bodies of the fallen soldiers can be brought even more so in the enemy area."

Alfin was silent to hear it.

"Most good, if we can take him. We carried him through the river, through the forest to get to the base. I want to cry but I can't because I'm afraid of being heard by the enemy. Sometimes if we can't bring him back, we bury him in the potluck. And worse, his family won't be able to visit his grave."

"It must be hard for you" said Alfin.

Kenanga nodded, "So after we got home, we cried together. But it feels so shameful that our cries are seen and heard by others. So we're doing this."

Kenanga squatted in front of Alfin. Both of his hands closed both of his ears while his eyes were tightly closed.

"Please cry. I didn't see it and didn't hear it." said Kenanga.

Alfin's stunned. He stared at Kenanga. Kenanga's position is still the same and Alfin just froze.

"Cry, don't care about self-esteem. Who says men can't do it?"

And as soon as Kenanga said that, a tear trickled down Alfin's eyes. Alfin sobbed in front of Kenanga who remained faithful closing her eyes and ears.