Two Twins Separated
8 | MEMORIES IN HOSPITAL

The hot afternoon stings the skin. Under that shady tree, Reva tried to remember the incident in the hospital. He thought hard, his eyes closed. While remembering, his mouth twitched. He started telling stories.

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Flashbacks

The drip of the infusion was clearly heard. In the corner of that simple room, the dull walls were white. Also the ceramic floor which one two pieces cracked. On top of the bed, lay a little girl with bandages on her head. He opened his eyes. The smell of drugs as well as infusions in the hands made the little girl wonder in the heart, "Where am I?"

Shortly afterwards came a woman carrying a gold bracelet. The woman smiled at him. But the little girl fell silent, not recognizing the figure of the woman before her.

"Who is this aunt?" the first sentence he uttered. He started to feel pain in his head. It feels like a hard hit.

"Son, don't you remember anything?" ask the woman while bringing her face closer. The little girl shook slowly, enduring the pain.

"Who am I? This where is it? I don't remember anything" she said with sobs. The woman was surprised to find the little girl in front of her crying. He wiped his tears, trying to calm him down.

"Calm down. I'll tell you. Your name is Reva" said the woman. He seems to be holding a bracelet. It is small, made of real gold. On that little gold bracelet, it says his name, "REVA".

"Then, whose aunt?" ask the little girl again. She smiled and said, "I am your mother."

"But how am I supposed to be here?" Reva looked in all directions in the room.

"You had an accident. But just calm down. You'll recover in a few days."

Revania Amanda, the name given to her by the woman she believed to be her mother. He did not remember anything before he lay weakly in the hospital room.

He had to spend a few days there. Before the wound on his head healed, he was not allowed to go home. Bored, he felt empty. But in the midst of his boredom, he was surprised by the arrival of a child his age. Her hair is short decomposed with flower-shaped hairpins. In her hand was a small doll. Without hesitation he immediately greeted Reva.

"Good morning, Reva." Reva who did not recognize him put on a confused face. He wondered why the boy would recognize him.

"Ah, I forgot. My name is Brigita Bella, your friend since childhood," said excitedly.

"Friends? Were we friends before?" Reva while holding her head. Bella bowed, walking towards him. "Yes" he answered briefly. Bella looked at Reva who looked confused.

"Since childhood we were friends. But then you lived in the village with your grandmother. Auntie said you came back here a few days ago. But on the way you had an accident. Aunt is worried about you."

"Sorry, I can't remember anything. But even so I'll try to remember, because it seems like you're the one who matters to me." Bella looked back. Like there was something he was thinking.

"It's okay. You just had an accident. It must have hurt. But if you're cured, I'll play with you. Here, a gift doll for you." Bella gives Reva a tiny teddy bear. A smile spread across his face.

"Thank you."

Flashback finished

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"My mother is Anggita Nanda. He was the first person I saw when I woke up in the hospital. While my father named Andika, a police guard at the border of Shomba and Semala. My father was friends with his father Bella, who was also a police guard." Reva looked at the blue sky. He soon breathed.

"How old were you then?" ask Vian again. The story he heard from Reva seemed to be lacking for him.

"Eight years. I'm the same age as Bella. At that time, after getting out of the hospital, my mother took me home. He put me in the same school as Bella. Until now we've always been together."

"It turns out so. Reva, for a while don't discuss this matter with your mother. I'm afraid that yesterday's events will repeat themselves" said Vian. His face looks serious.

"Do I have to give up on the truth?" Reva frowned, turning her face away. Before long he felt a soft rub in his head.

"It's not like that, Reva. You can find out something, but don't ever talk to your mom about this. I promise I will help you solve this problem" Vian said with a smile. For the entire time, Reva's face flushed red every time Vian said such words. Although he was sulking, but there was only a way Vian made it melt.

"alright. I understand," he said. "Oh yes, Vian. You said you wanted to say something. What'sthat?" ask Reva curiously. He remembered Vian's message last night.

"Ah, yes. I want to say it today. But it doesn't seem possible. Reva still faces severe problems. I can only make it more burdened" Vian said in his heart.

"It seems like it's not time to say it yet. Later," replied Vian. Reva sighed.

"Vian, you're very kind to listen to my problems and provide solutions. For the time being I say thank you" said Reva, smiling at Vian.

"Of course I'll help you. If there's a problem, tell me. Don't hold your own. You understand, don't you, Reva?" Reva nodded. Just this time he found a considerate man like Vian. His interest in Vian grew.

"How did you find a place like this? It's great!" Reva was still amazed by the sight of the place.

"It's a place I've always been since I was a kid. If I'm alone, I like to come here. Not many people know this place. Now I'm telling you."

"Well, that means I'm the lucky one to see this place."

"Of course."

After a long time, the sun began to lean towards the west. They decided to go back home.

"Thank you for today, Vian," said Reva as soon as he arrived in front of his house.

"Thank you back. Then I'll go home first. See you tomorrow" said Vian.

"See you." He looked at the man who was walking further and further away. Over time his body looks smaller, until finally completely lost from sight.