
The sound of explosions that occurred up to many times made people curious. The whole community gathered and headed towards the sound of the explosion.
" Who rings firecrackers these nights? It's not the time of the fasting month yet, why light a firecracker?" Rika asked Santi who was beside her.
" I don't know Rika either, I'd like to look out for a minute." Santi answered and walked out to see the situation outside the house.
" Wait San, I'm coming. I'm afraid to be alone." Rika said then walked half-run, following Santi.
On the porch of Rika's house, Harjo and Bara were silent and speechless. They were terrified to see the fight of Wira and Bono even if it was just for a moment.
" Mr. Harjo, what's wrong with Mas Bara? Who lit the firecrackers?" Ask Rica.
Bara and Harjo are shocked to hear Rika's voice, with Bara nervously answering Rika's question.
" Eh, that wasn't Rika's firecracker. It was a fight between two powerful men."
" Two powerful men? Wh who? Bono or Mr Wira?" Ask Santi.
" both. They attacked each other and produced a painful explosion of the ears."
" Bonos? So who made the explosion Bono? Then where are they?" Rika asked, worried about Bono.
" We don't know Rika. At first Bono wanted to go to settle important matters. Then Mr. Wira prevented it. But Bono did not pay attention to Mr. Wira's ban to leave. Mr. Wira blocked Bono's path, and finally there was a fight."
" What's wrong with Bono? Why is he still behaving so rudely. Is he really going to change or not? Just look if he comes back, I'll knock him unconscious."
" Rika, it's likely not Bono who started attacking. But Mr. Wira, he's the one who started attacking Bono first. I didn't know the beginning of the problem until they had a fight. But from what I've seen, it was Mr. Wira who wanted to try and stop Bono." Harjo's words appeased Rika so as not to rush into suspecting Bono.
" All right, I'll look for him. I just want to leave me without permission. He said love, but go where not to tell me." Rika said annoyed, then went out looking for Bono.
Rika breaks through the crowd and runs to chase where Bono is going. Until arriving in front of the village gate, Rika was confronted by Wira.
" Rika! Where are you going?" Asked the Hero who suddenly appeared beside Rika.
" Eh, Mr. Wira. Where'd you come from?" Rika is shocked and almost falls because of the sudden arrival of the Hero.
" I've been here since. Didn't you see me?"
" I'm sorry Mr. Wira, it's dark here. I didn't see you just now."
"It's dark in your opinion? Then you want to go on a dark road like this?"
" I have to find Bono, I don't want him to go out and do evil anymore."
" Be calm, he's not evil. He just wants to get his revenge."
" Revenge? To whom, sir?" Why didn't he tell me?"
" I don't know rika, the look in her eyes is very sharp. He's thirsty to kill."
" what?? No, Bono can't kill anyone. He promised to change. Bonos! Bonos!"
Rika tries to get out of the village gate, the dark streets make her afraid to step. He remembered the depraved behavior of Reza who almost raped him. He didn't want the same thing to happen a second time.
" Bono..Bonos.. You promised. Don't you want to keep your promise? Why don't you listen to me?"
Rika bowed lethargic, her body limp. He fell on the ground. Then wept lamenting Bono's departure.
The hero tries to calm Rika down. Then take her home. Rika refused it. He'll stay where he is before Bono comes back.
In the middle of the journey, Bono felt something was stuck in his mind. Looks like someone called his name. He sat down and tried to close his eyes.
For a moment he heard a woman calling his name while crying.
" Rika? Why are you crying? Aren't you with Santi and the others." Bono was surprised, she heard Rika's crying voice with her inner eyes.
" Rika, can you hear me? What the hell are you doing? Why are you crying?"
In the darkness Rika heard Bono's voice, she wiped her tears and answered Bono's call.
" Bono, is that you? You where?"
" I'm already far from the border of Rika's village. What happened, why are you crying?"
" Bono, come back. Don't leave me. I'm scared myself."
" Rika, there's nothing to be afraid of. Santi will accompany you. I've asked him for help."
" I don't want to. Go home.. Otherwise, I'll catch up with grandpa."
" It's brave itself? How about your grandfather rise up in a different way?"
" Bonos! I'm serious!" Rika then started walking through the darkness of the night.
" Rika, wait.. I'm going back. Don't go anywhere, stay where you are." Said Bono then rushed his car quickly to the border of the village.
" Rika, it looks like you can control a stubborn character like Bono. I'm amazed at you. You're very lucky to have it. Are you going to continue your relationship to the next level?" Ask the Wira who was not far from Rika standing.
" I like her, but I'm afraid she'll turn nasty again after marrying me, Mr. Wira. He's still mysterious. Just go without saying goodbye to me."
" Rika, if she tells you where she's going, you won't let her. I think that's what he's thinking."
" I'm not going to let him go. I need him Sir Wira. I have put my heart on him. What if he left me alone, I wouldn't be able to live without him."
" When will Mr Wira get married?" I'm not against it sir, but what about Bono. Will he agree?"
" That's what I'm thinking, if she doesn't want to marry me, it doesn't matter."
" All right, let's wait for Bono to come back, Mr. Wira."
" Yes Rica. Uh that's his car. He's back, Rika."
" Bonos! Uhh.. Just make me worry. Where are you going? Why not just permit me? It was as if he had gone without saying goodbye. Don't you understand my feelings?"
" Eh, I have a need that I need to finish Rika. I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye to you. I thought if I asked for permission you wouldn't let me."
" Allowed or not, you must ask me for permission. You know, now my grandfather is gone. Then why do you want to just leave. Aren't you worried about me? What do you think I am? Is that what you've done to your former lovers?"
" Shhhsttss.. Rika, don't be mad. I'm sorry. I will not repeat my actions. I'm not used to asking permission or telling anyone where I'm going. I'm sorry Rika."
" Bono, I'm afraid of losing you. I've lost my Grandpa. Now I live alone. Promise me you'll stay with me forever, Bono."
" Rika, Believe.. Ever since I got back here, it's just one of my goals. It is to have you and make you happy. Without you asking, I'll give up my loyalty to you Rika."
" Bono, I'm sorry. Sometimes I doubt you when you're away from you. I was worried that when I started to fall for you, you left me." Rika said as she hugged Bono tightly.
" Rika, Rika. I have done evil, I have always reneged on my promise. But that was Rika. Now, I'm changing for you. What else are you worried about?"
" I'm just worried when I'm away from you." Said Rika with a flushed face in embarrassment.
" Haha.. Then I should stay home with you, Rika?"
" Not really, anywhere can be just always with you." Rika said while closing her face, because she was too embarrassed to say her feelings.
Bono smiled, she then stroked Rika's beautiful hair. In the silence of the night, only the two of them felt the beauty of falling in love in their village. Bono's warm embrace made Rika feel comfortable, as if she did not want to let go of Bono even for a second.
" I envy your closeness, have not known each other for a long time but have loved each other. May you be a fool forever." The hero then shows his face in front of Bono and Rika.
" Ka, you.. What are you doing here! Don't bother me! Go there!" Bono Snap.
" Bonos! Uhhh.." Rika pinched Bono because she did not like the loud noise. Moreover, the one being spoken to was a helper of his family.
" Ouch..Pain, Rica."
" The next time you talk to that gentle person. Don't be so loud. Sir the hero is like an angel to me. Because he saved my life. So speak well to him."
" Yes sorry. Don't pinch me. Your pinch is hotter than ten chili."
" Mistake yourself, do not want to listen to the word of his lover." Rika's speech was a little irritated at Bono.
" Eh, forgive my attitude. I'm like this the one of the heroes."
" Ohh... He's older than you. Call him sir. If you can't respect an older person, will you respect someone younger than you?" Rika pinches Bono again and counsels him.
Bono stroked Rika's pinch marks, From her face looks she was very frightened if she saw Rika upset. Especially when Rika was angry with him. Bono who is as rich as the character of Bima in the puppet, can still be subdued by Rika who does not have any power.
" Rika, stop. I don't mind what he called me. Let him learn to be aware of his position."
" But Mr. Wira, Bono is a former bad guy. So I always have to advise him. Otherwise, how he would change so quickly is only capitalized on wanting me. What if I didn't exist, what would he change?"
" Bono is not a child you can manage all you want Rika. Let him choose what he likes. Just calling me by my name, I won't question it. Because I'm sure we'll soon have a closeness that exceeds that of family. We might be very familiar friends. Or it could be that we will be compact brothers. Never mind, you don't have to worry about it."
" Alright, if Mr. Wira doesn't mind. I'm afraid Mr. Wira is alluded to by his words."
" It's okay. What about my offer? Did you guys agree to marry me?"
" Eh, married together? Meaning what?" Bono was confused, suddenly Wira asked something that he did not know.
" So Mr. Wira offered me, how about we get married together with Mr. Wira's wedding. But I haven't given an answer. I'm waiting for an answer from you."
" I'll go with you, Rika, just so glad you're. But if I want to marry myself, I'm ready. I'm ready tomorrow."
" Avious tomorrow?" Ask Rica.
" Hehe.. Tomorrow's another month's worth." Laughing, Bono answered Rika's question.
" Then marry with Mr. Wira only. Two weeks later they'll be married."
" Okay Rika, I'll come with you. What matters is that our relationship is quickly inaugurated. So that no one takes you away from me."
" Hehe.. No one can take me from you Bono. Because I will always be with you. Wherever I go."
" Ahem.. Not romantic yet? If not, continue. I'm gonna go first."
" Ah, sorry Mr. Wira. We almost forgot there was Mr. Wira here. We agreed to marry you."
" Well then, I'll go home first. You two go home soon. Before the citizens judge badly about you."
" Good Mr. Wira." Rika and Bono say together.
The night air was cold again, Rika walked home while hugging Bono. The warmth of Bono's embrace made Rika fall asleep. He also did not knowingly fall asleep on the way. Then Bono was forced to hold Rika, because Rika did not want to wake up even though Bono had woken her many times.
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