Akad Shackle

Dusk at Darling Heulang

"All you have to do is not be too pushy. It takes a long time to come back to faith and to make peace with disappointment. But don't be too late either, kasian he hunted rust, hihi..." Lisna could not help but laugh, her last words made her giggle to herself, while Rahma rounded her eyes. Her reflexes would pinch her best friend's arm still coiled around her waist, but Lisna had already dodged and passed towards the front yard.

"Lisna.awas ya" cried Rahma held back because her best friend was hunting away. Unbeknownst to them, the person behind the door turned red.

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Exactly at eight in the morning the group consisting of five cars due to the increase of Tama cars that came last night the convoy headed towards South Garut. Shanum's cousin's car and his family were in the front row, her husband who was Pameungpeuk became a guide. Shanum's car, driven by her husband Akhtar, came in second.

Next Rahma's car followed by Tama and Regy's car at the very back. Intentionally they set up such a formation because Rahma who insisted on refusing when Tama offered to be a driver made them ensure that Rahma was safe while driving. Pantai Darang Heulang became their next vacation destination.

Pantai Darang Heulang is a beach in South Garut, precisely in Pameungpeuk District, Mancagahar Village. This beach has a stretch of about 3.5 km with a stretch of sand decorated with coral rocks, the sea water is clean with waves that are quite strong.

In Pameungpeuk itself actually has several beaches that can be visited, including Santolo Beach, Karang Paranje Beach, Cijeruk Indah Beach, Manalusu Beach and others. Almost all of the beaches have waves that are quite strong, but the natural expanse is still natural and beautiful.

Rahma and Shanum deliberately prefer the beach Darang Heulang for their next tour. Based on the latest news, the new face of Pantai Darang Heulang is now more interesting to visit.

There is a beach selfie spot that has been wara-wiri on various social media, making these two young mothers agree to vacation at the beach of Darling Heulang. In addition, the existence of gazebos, and pedestrian paths, bridge spots, contemporary culinary spots and viewing towers really become the new face of the Beach of Darling Heulang which is a pity if not visited.

The route to Pantai Darang Heulang, if departing from Garut city by directing the vehicle to Cikajang then Pameungpeuk to see the sign of Bukit Teletubies into the gate of the alley. But their journey felt faster because it departed from Cisurupan, after going down the mountain road Papandayan they went straight towards Cikajang.

Rahma seemed excited because for the first time she brought her own car down the winding streets of southern Garut. Next to him Athaya faithfully accompanied with a few packets of snacks on his lap.

"Mother, be careful.The road turns like a snake" with a mouth full of food his son warned as the road they were passing increasingly winding.

"Remember, don't stop praying in your heart" said Rahma with a happy smile because of the attention of her son.

From the direction of the gate the group continued to enter the residential direction, then passed through the pesawahan area. In the middle of the trip there is a post with several officers who condition the entrance ticket to the Beach Darling Heulang. While waiting for Shanum's cousin to make a payment four cars behind him chose to pull over to rest for a moment.

"Are you okay?" Tama became the first person to hunt down Rahma's car after it was parked on the shoulder of the road.

"Yes I'm okay..." Athaya who denied showing a row of well-groomed white teeth. He took off the seatbell and stretched his hand, his cheeks flushed red from the hot weather this afternoon, looking really cute. While Rahma was leaning her back on the steering chair she closed her eyes, enjoying the breeze of the wind that hit her flushed white face with a sweaty fur on her forehead.

Tama looked at the tired face that was being closed, a sweaty circle was visible to her. He wanted to touch her, but it was impossible for her to do. Tama also thrust a handkerchief in the back pocket of her pants in front of Rahma's face.

"Your face is sweating, wipe it, it's clean" Tama's hand is outstretched, she slightly lowered her head as she handed her handkerchief to Rahma,

The path from Garut to Pameungpeuk is very good and paved, the road is quite wide. It's just that the path is filled with typical curves of mountainous areas. It was enough to make Rahma tired of driving.

"Mother, here I swipe" Athaya who took a handkerchief from Tama's outstretched hand past her face. He also rubbed the sweat on the face of the mother who sweated lovingly without waiting for the approval of the mother. Tama smiles seeing Athaya's attention to her mother.

"Thank you dearly" said Rahma finally, she did not have time to refuse the sweet treatment of the son, she rubbed Athaya's head lovingly.

"Sorry sir, his handkerchief is so dirty, God willing I will wash" Rahma felt bad because Athaya wiped the sweat on her forehead using Tama's handkerchief. Though he will initially refuse, besides tissue there are still many available. Tama just smiled in response to Rahma's words, she opened the car door to take Athaya outside.

"Let's go out first, the wind is faster outside" Tama invited to thrust a hand to hold Athaya, of course greeted with pleasure by the child.

After paying the entrance ticket and taking a short break, the group resumed their journey.

The journey continued until they passed the crossroads to the Teletubies Hill. They decided to stop by and enjoy the fresh breeze on the Teletubies hill before going to the inn. Although the weather was hot, but the refreshing wind offset the heat of the afternoon sun.

The facilities in Pantai Darang Heulang are quite complete, the area to drive vehicles, public bathrooms, food and beverage stalls, prayer rooms and lodging.

Along with the kumandang adzan dzuhur they had arrived at the inn, a house large enough deliberately rented to accommodate them all. There are six rooms, one spacious living room, a kitchen and two bathrooms. The side area of the house also has a synthetic grass yard, there are swings and garden chairs as well which directly overlooks the view of the vast expanse of sea. It is suitable to relax, from there even he said the sunset will be clearly seen. Not in vain to pay the price of this place because the view is indeed pampering the eyes.

They also decided to rest and have lunch with a menu of grilled fish whose aroma had disturbed their stomachs. Previously Shanum's cousin had indeed asked the inn keeper to provide a special lunch menu to welcome them. After Ashar then they plan to start exploring the beach dear heulang.

Many types of exciting and interesting tours at Pantai Darang Heulang, including relaxing on the beach. Pantai Darang Heulang has a stretch of sand decorated with coral rocks of various sizes, sitting on the rocks while enjoying the typical sea breeze will be a sensation for tourists.

The waves are strong enough to be the center of attention of the ear, the clean and blue sea water is the main attraction. Around the beach there is a saung that can also be used to relax and enjoy the nature presented, especially coupled with enjoying refreshing coconut water.

The plan is that they will be there for two days. Gumuk Pasir Tungtung Karang Darang Heulang Exploration is the second tour that will be done tomorrow while enjoying the sunrise.

Garut turned out to have a sahara desert, commonly also referred to as “Sahara Van Garut”. The sandbanks are located at the end of the Beach of Darling Heulang, and are named Pasir Tungtung Karang Darang Heulang.

The sand dune area is quite large, with a stretch of sand like in the Sahara desert. From the top we can see the Beach Darling Heulang with the waves are quite fast. The wind around the sand dune is quite strong, this location is commonly used by visitors to wait for the presence of sunset or sunrise and spots to take pictures.

Tama held out her hand holding the phone with the screen ready to capture the image. Rahma who was sitting alone in the saung because the others chose to play water was not wasted by Tama. Tired of driving alone makes Rahma want to rest her body just by enjoying the view of the sea. Athaya has him entrusted to Shanum, Rahma is calm because the twins work together to look after her son.

"That's what....What do you want?" Rahma watching Athaya is immediately shocked by Tama's presence, which she does not realize. In his hand was still a bowl of unfinished cuanki, almost falling down.

"Haha...cuman wanted to take a photo, very surprised" said Tama relaxed, he again pointed his phone towards the face of the two of them.

"Aaaa.did not ah, father here I photographed" Rahma chose to stand and keep the bowl in her hand, she reached out asking Tama's phone to take a picture.

"I want to take a selfie with you, Naura" Tama said in a serious tone,

"Sorry sir, I can't" Rahma replied, lowering her gaze,

"Why?"

"I don't believe myself to have to take a selfie, my face is too glowing now, hehe." replied Rahma jokingly and ended the rarity, hehe, he has not had time to shower and change clothes since they came because Athaya who wants to rush to play at sea. Unlike Tama who already looks fresh, her clothes are different from the clothes that were used. His athletic body looks more perfect with a white shirt that fits his body.

"You don't reason, come here. Don't like making things up and don't blame the situation" Tama insisted on inviting Rahma to take a selfie, but just like Tama Rahma also refused.

"Sorry sir, I do not blame the situation only conscious with all the shortcomings" Rahma's reply full of meaning is still ended piety, but makes Tama a little frown. But what Rahma said seemed to attract Tama to reassure the heart of her poem,

"I don't care about your flaws. You are quite always by my side, being the best partner in every mission of my life. I won't demand much from you because completing you is my duty." reply Tama with a meaningful smile anyway, Rahma's face looks a little flushed.

"Heummmm...." Rahma seemed to think,

"But sir usually there likes to lose with the all-round" Rahma laughed at the look on Tama's face that seemed lost for words. Rahma also chose to sit back on the lips of the saung parallel to Tama but still spaced.

"Naura, once I chose to disappear, I even closed all access to you. But I realized I was the easiest person to miss. And you know what? I became the saddest person when I missed you" Tama spoke more seriously, her face even looking sad. Rahma could feel that there was regret and longing in the man's words, she chose silence, waiting for what Tama would say next.

"Sometimes God breaks our hearts because he wants to save us from the wrong people. I think you and I were in that position, saved from the wrong people. So it would be nice if we close the line. I want you to be my place home. Let's walk together towards one goal, His Heaven" concluded Tama, he turned to the side where Rahma was looking at him, their gazes met again, this time it was even longer as if they were deepening their feelings. Longing is clearly visible in their eyes, there is a love that never once poured out on each other.

The orange spray in the sky Darling Heulang witnessed two people who still hold each other longing.