WHITE ROSE
(CHAPTER - 02)

We hurried quickly to get there before it started to get dark. Walk through the classroom and leave the school environment. Because the distance we are going to is not so far away, it does not take long to arrive. When we got to Mustika Park, we stopped for a bit to look for them.

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"Where are you planning to meet?" I asked when we arrived at Mustika Park.

"In the garden, Brother. Exactly the part of the rose plant," replied Kinara.

"Oh, it means a bit to the middle of the park. Let's go over there!"

We went straight into the park to where we were going. However, I somehow felt something strange about entering the garden. Like remembering something vague. My body momentarily stopped stepping while looking back at the outside environment of the park. On my reaction, Kinara approached me.

"What's up, brother?" tanyanya patted my shoulder.

"Ah, no. It's okay," I replied as I turned to face him slowly. Maybe it's just my feelings.

We went straight to a place specially planted with roses. Tracing the path that is arranged by pebble stones but neatly arranged. Usually every morning, especially holidays, this road is often passed by adults without using footwear. As a natural therapy to press the soles of their feet. It felt like a massage as we crossed the road.

A special place planted with roses is located in the middle of the garden but slightly to the west. This place is often crowded in the morning. Because the smell of roses is stronger in the morning than in the afternoon. Moreover, the feel of the morning surrounded by fragrant flowers is perfect for pampering the eyes and body.

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Before long we walked down the street to see a girl in a white dress sitting on a wheelchair. In her arms was a bouquet of white roses. From a distance he looks similar to Kinara. Beside her was an adult woman sitting on a park bench who occasionally stroked the girl's hair. Maybe she was his mother. However, when we got to about three steps away from them, somehow my strange feelings that had just reappeared. But I can still control it.

"Goddess! Aunt Yuli!" kinara shouted to them. As soon as they saw us, Kinara immediately hugged them.

"Sorry I'm late. There was something that took me a long time to come" said Kinara while hugging the Goddess for a moment.

"Something?" ask Goddess. His curious face looking at Kinara now changed to look at me who was standing not far behind Kinara. Ms. Yuli also put on the same face.

"Kinara, whose brother is this?" the Goddess asked slightly whispering to him.

"Did? Ah, she. " replied Kinara slowly as she lowered her face. His face was slightly red. The Goddess wondered. Seeing Kinara's reaction I tried to mediate.

"Ah, sorry. I'm Andy. I just happened to see Kinara fall. I saw the flowers he was carrying broke apart. Then I helped her find and make another red rose arrangement" I explained. Seemed the face of the Goddess a little understood while seeing Kinara who put on a face began to regret.

"Sorry Goddess. I can't give flowers of my own hard work" Kinara said in a soft tone. The goddess smiled as she gently stroked Kinara's cheeks.

"But at least he wants to try. Even he was injured again when arranging flowers with me earlier," I said to divert the atmosphere.

Bu Yuli and Dewi laughed a little. My guess is true, Kinara is actually a clumsy and easily careless girl. Even so they can understand. The goddess glanced at Kinara's fingers wrapped in wound plaster. Grab it gently and wipe it with his finger.

"From that as proof that he's not lying" I said as I saw Dewi grab Kinara's fingers.

"really. But, why did you still get hurt while arranging roses? Though you taught me to make a bouquet of roses yourself," said Dewi teasing Kinara a little.

Hearing what the Goddess said I laughed a little. Even though I tried to hold it in but I couldn't. It looked as if Kinara was just speechless and her face was turning red with embarrassment.

"Easy-after. The important thing is that we can meet. That's more than enough" said Bu Yuli, trying to mediate the talks.

After that the Goddess gave her white roses to Kinara. Kinara also did the same thing to the Goddess. It seems they are so happy to get gifts from their loved ones. Soon they embraced each other again. Tears were shed in their eyes. I also started to get carried away. Plus remember Kinara earlier who had been very sad and desperate when the flowers he was carrying were damaged by falling.

"The Spirit of the Goddess. Don't surrender. I always pray for you so that you can be healed," said Kinara who still hugged the Goddess tightly.

"Yes. I will try my hardest" replied the smiling Goddess as her tears trickled down.

"Don't worry. We will definitely meet back at this place. Because this place is our special place," said Dewi while caressing the body of Kinara who still hugs him.

"Yes, I will wait for you here" Kinara said as she let go of her embrace. Kiss and stick his forehead on the forehead of the Goddess and smile at the Goddess. Dewipun rubbed Kinara's tears gently.

"All right then. I have to go back to Mustika Hospital first. Soon the operation will begin" said Dewi, wiping her tears and smilingly looking at us.

"Yes, be careful" said Kinara, who was still choking with tears.

I move my feet a little forward towards them. "I also pray for your recovery. That flower you held also represents my support for you. Don't give up."

The goddess looked at me smiling, "Yes, I'll try. Thank you, Brother."

"All right then. We're leaving first. See you, Kinara," said Dewi as she waved her hand.

"Yes. Careful, "Kinara did the same.

Slowly the bodies of Bu Yuli and Dewi began to move away from us who were now standing smiling accompanied by haru cries left from Kinara. The red rose we assembled is now replaced with a white rose from the gift of the Goddess. Kinara hugged her gently as she looked at the departure of Bu Yuli and the Goddess who had now disappeared before her. Smell the smell of the flowers. As if the scent of the rose is a symbol of the Goddess's affection.

"You're lucky to have a brother and a friend like the Goddess. So too with the Goddess. Who is also lucky to have a brother and friend like you," said I who was still staring ahead of their departure. Kinara only looked at me after hearing that. Shortly after, his face looked back to the front.

"Thank you, Brother. Thank you so much for helping me" Kinara said, smiling and wiping away her tears.

"Either. I'm happy at the moment too."

Kinara looked back at me with a slightly curious face at the answer I was aiming for. His lips moved slowly.

"Why... Brother want to help me?"

The question stopped my mind for a moment. As if I didn't know the answer.

Right, if you recall why I wanted to help him? Why would I bother having to go back to school, cut roses in the classroom garden, and make flower arrangements for her?

I'm looking for reasons I don't know, for reasons I want to help so far. But even my little heart answered with a satisfied smile. Without even turning my face away I said with a smile.

"Helping people on the grounds that we love them, that's natural. But, there's no need for a reason to help someone even if you don't know them."

Hearing my answer Kinara's body froze for a moment, so stunned looking at me. Eyes that were fixated as if she was just a beautiful and beautiful doll were silent. Although the twilight wind blew had made his hair wave and disturbed his view, he was not so concerned. Kinara's face bowed for a moment with such a happy smile. His heart felt so relieved. Like the burden that is experienced has been released.

After a while I began to realize when I saw the sunlight had now begun to dim. Something that I had forgotten so much that it made me instantly panic in confusion.

"God! I forgot! I have to hurry home to make dinner! Argha! My dad's probably home" I said in a panic. Seeing my reaction Kinara chuckled.

"Haha. Sorry, Sis. Because I'm a big brother so forget," said Kinara who was still laughing.

"Ah, no. It is my fault for not paying attention to the time" I replied, smiling wryly at him. He just smiled at me.

"Yes already. I'll go home first, yeah. Brother's father may have waited a long time," said I who was about to step away.

"Oh yeah, I forgot. Can I get Brother's phone number?" tanya Kinara while retrieving the phone from her small bag.

"My number? Yes," I replied while waiting. He was a little surprised to see his phone.

"Ah, sorry, Brother. My phone is dead out of battery" he said in a regretful tone.

"Yes already. Call it your number" I said hurriedly.

"Eh, yes, Brother."

When Kinara picked up the number, she was surprised that I didn't record the number on my phone or anything else, and just listened. It made her face start to get annoyed with my actions.

"Why didn't Big Brother even record it? Do you remember?!"

"...!"

Duh... cute to see him who is pouting.

I mentioned the number twice. And the look on Kinara's face looked surprised to hear it. I actually have a high memory. So remembering little things like phone numbers is easy for me even if I don't keep them.

"Did? Uh, well then," Kinara replied in astonishment.

"Yes already. I'm going home first. I'll call later. Bye bye!" pamitku while leaving him by waving my hand.

"Yes, Brother. Bye bye!" he said while waving his hand at me.

With a happy smile, as if he was replying to my last words, while his hands were still gently hugging the white rose, his lips were softly spoken.

"Thank you, Brother. Thank you very much. Thank you for helping me keep my last promise before I leave."