ARINDAS

Heart to heart

Two days Arinda did not leave the room. Speak also reluctantly. Ricko has spoken well several times. However, the girl did not pique.

Phone's ringing. Zacky's name is on the phone screen. Ricko scrolls the green button upwards.

“Halo, Zack.”

“Halo, Rick. How is Arinda?”

“Still sulking.”

“Rick, don't scold her again or she'll run away.”

“Gue not angry, Zack. Talk was already good, but still Arinda chose silence.”

“It seems, he's still traumatized by your attitude first. Not willing to listen, but leave.”

“Iya-yes, Zack. Fine. I'm wrong. But now it's different. I'm not a labile High School boy anymore.”

It seems Ricko forgot, when in Jogja once left Arinda home alone. Although the end is picked up and that too with anger.

“Still proof to Arinda. Consider his attitude now a proving ground for you. How to face a woman who is sulking.”

“Oke.”

Across there Zacky smiled as Ricko complied.

“Rick, may I ask for help?”

“Sebut.”

“Please take care of Arinda. Don't break my sister before you both get married. Please!”

“Shit! You think I'm that asshole! If you want to damage Arinda already I brush your adek. On many occasions. All this time my skinship with Arinda is only limited to the same hug kiss, no more!”

“Your motion is very flammable, Rick. That's what made Arinda change her mind. That's why my sister wants to go far. She's scared of you.”

“Do not know, Zack! Where know there is another reason.”

“Gue said maybe. See you emotion.”

“Iya-iya. Okay. Sorry.”

“Gue Belom can go to Bali in the near future. Lots of work and also had to go back and forth to the police station for an examination. Next week has started the trial of the shooting and kidnapping case.”

“Gue and Arinda don't need to be witnesses, ‘kan?”

“Kak Shavic and I have arranged everything so that you both do not need to come.”

“Good.”

“Rick, don't tell Arinda if I'm her brother, yeah. I want to say it myself.”

“Oke.”

“Thanks, Rick.”

Phone disconnected.

Ricko decides to have a one-on-one conversation with Arinda. He is determined to gain the trust of his beloved woman.

Ricko started to wake up. Just having Arinda's love is not enough without the trust that accompanies.

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Ricko enters Arinda's room. He saw her not in the room, but the balcony door opened.

Ricko stepped onto the balcony and sure enough, Arinda was there looking at the night sky.

“Rin, you like the sky?”

There is no lawfulness. Arinda chose to go. But, his arm was held by Ricko.

Ricko's body decays in front of Arinda. The man prostrated himself before the puja's feet.

Automatic Arinda dumbfounded and tried to lift Ricko's body. “You're okay, anyway, Rick?!”

“I'm sorry, Rin. I'm not a perfect man and good for you. In fact, yes, I may not be worthy to be your future husband, ” said Ricko.

“Ricko, yes. Build.”

“I don't want to promise anything. But, give me a chance, Rin.”

“Ricko, wake up or I'm really mad.”

Ricko started to wake up and looked at Arinda. “I'm not strong you keep quiet like this, Rin.”

“I don't mean to silence you. I'm just tired of my way of life.”

“You share a story with me?”

Arinda. “Nothing to tell me. I just want to be alone. Let me go, Rick. I beg.”

Ricko shakes. “Begging me anything, but not that one. I can't live without you.”

Arinda turned. His net looked back at the sky. Then, laugh. “Either, what kind of relationship are we in? In fact, where to take it, I don't know, Rick.”

“Rin, what's up? Why doubt our relationship? Ilove you. My body soul is only for you.”

Arinda smiled cynically. “Free, Rick. It is better from now on to forget each other's feelings. Our love is enough to just get here.”

Ricko clenched his hands at Arinda's words. Face hardened. Almost anger is over. However, he remembered Zacky's words on the phone earlier.

Ricko closed his eyes for a moment. Looking for a stock of patience to overflow. Then, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.

“I'll let you go. But, I need an explanation, Rin. Give me a compelling reason why I should forget you.”

Arinda breathed a tired sigh. “You sure you want to listen? It's not what. I'm just worried when I haven't finished telling you, you're grumpy.”

“I'm sorry I never listened to your explanation. And also ...not a good listener. But, this time I will listen to all your stories.”

“Good. If you are bored or want to get angry. Justsaytheword. Do as you have done. I'll excuse. Yeah, at most just crying. And, there is no need to break the cry of this stupid girl.”

Arinda's words further struck Ricko's heart. He looked at the man full of regret.

“I'll listen.”

“I'm tired, almost frustrated. I'm tired of living, but I don't know how to die without pain. Therefore, I choose to leave you and everyone. This coward is running away."

Arinda started telling me about her life from childhood until now.

Prostitution place, about Mami Dewi, torture Erwin until sold to many men. About the beginning of his introduction to Nirwan, because of the alleged affair that Ricko had previously aired.

How Arinda fell when Ricko left. Crushed. No more leans.

“Therein lies my biggest mistake. Shouldn't have put too much hope on you. So, there's no need for an obsession to have you.”

Arinda was silent for a moment before continuing her story. While Ricko did not take off the slightest glance from Arinda. He was still listening well with his chest like someone was squeezing.

Arinda also tells about Dito and Zacky who helped him. Therefore, Arinda considers them like friends as well.

Indeed, a little Ricko already knows the contents of the story. But he promised to listen. So, choosing silence instead of the puja back sulking.

Arinda told me when they met again for the first time. The refusal that became a whip to keep chasing. In fact, to the point of ignoring self-esteem.

“At that time, I sincerely scolded and cursed. I think it's one of the past redeemers of sins. Also, sacrifice to get happiness.” Arinda glanced at Ricko. “Happiness for me is you.”

Ricko looked down inside. “Sorry, Rin.”

Arinda ignored Ricko's apology. “Our love cycle is complicated. I never dared to be honest about life. Because, afraid you're leaving me like you used to. Don't want to hear any explanation, but go.”

Arinda also spoke clearly about the expectations of marriage with Ricko.

“But, I've given up, Rick. I don't want to dream of marrying you. I want to go far.”

Ricko shakes. “I love you, Rin.”

“Love alone won't be enough, Rick. I want our relationship to be sanctioned.”

“My family approves, Rin.”

“Pak Roni .. he does not approve of us. Until anytime will never give blessing.”

“We haven't met Opa. Opa definitely blessui.”

“I'm tired of dreaming, Rick. I also don't want to be hurt by rejection anymore. It's enough.”

“Rin ...”

“I will never be able to meet the absolute requirements of your family and Mr. Roni.”

“What do you mean?”

“They ask for a daughter-in-law from a good family. While ...,” Arinda shook her head. “,.. I don't know who they are. Because, Papa Erwin and Mama Nita are not my real parents. My origins aren't clear, Rick.”

Ricko was surprised that Arinda already knew who Erwin and Nita were. Then, smile meaningfully.

Now I understand what's bothering you. It was due to Opa's blessing. I don't know what you'll do when you find out who Zacky is. And, I made sure that we were getting married. The terms of my family are directly fulfilled, Rin. You have a clear and honorable family. Ricko.

“Why is your face smiling? You are evil. I'm sad, you're happy.” Arinda returns sulking and intends to leave Ricko.

However, Ricko immediately held him back. He pinched the squashy nose bangir Arinda. “Tambek. But, I love.”

“Ih, Ricko. What, anyway?” Arinda's face was already flushed in shame.

Ricko grabbed Arinda's hands. “Our mistake is only one. Less communication. And, it happened because my mistake was too selfish. Sorry.”

“You are not angry or sad to hear my story?”

Ricko laughing. “Make what angry. If sad, yes, just touch.”

“Rick ...”

“Rin, the past will always be a shadow. We make it a lesson to lead to a better future.”

“I don't understand you mean?”

“Maybe you need to be kissed to easily understand.”

“Ricko!”

“Home.”

“I'm serious.”

Ricko stroked Arinda's head. “We've been struggling so far. A little more, the fight will reach the finish line. Survive, yes.”

Arinda. “No.”

“Rin ...”

“I'm tired.”

“You just shut up. Now, let me fight for you. According, yes, please!”

“Last. This is the last chance for you. If I fail, I'll go. Promise me to no longer hold me back!”

Ricko was silent for a moment then nodded. “Iya. I promise.”

“I keep your promise.”

Ricko nodded again. “Are not angry?”

Arinda. “No.”

“Come?"

“Where to?”

“To bed, make baby dedek.”

“Ricko Bagaskara!”

“Handering, Rin.”

“Not funny!”

Ricko laughed then grabbed Arinda's waist. “Motor walkways. We seek the wind. Want?”

“Find a meal, yes, I'm laper.”

“OK. Let’s go, My Honey Bunny Sweety!”