ARINDAS

No longer alone

“Zack, why go to your house? I'm going back to Apartment.”

“Gue wants to tell you something.” Zacky looked back, where Arinda and Dito were sitting. “Not to worry. If you are afraid of me, there is Dito who will take care of you.”

Arinda looked to the side. Dito nodded obediently with a three-finger smile.

The three of them came down and entered Zacky's house.

“Paper you I put in the room, yes, Rin.”

“Zack! Don't need. You want to tell me what? Just go ahead, let's get a spit. Afterwards, I went home.”

Arinda refused to stay. He just wanted to hear what Zacky was going to tell him.

“Zack, now is the time.” Dito said while patting the best friend's shoulder.

“You guys why, anyway? What's the matter, actually?” Arinda looked at Zacky and Dito.

“Come, Rin!” Zacky pulls Arinda's hand with Dito trailing behind.

“Lu want what, anyway, take me to the room? Take off my hands!”

Zacky according.

When the hand came off, Arinda's gaze was straight forward. Then, I looked up at the view on the wall. Photos of him with Zacky during graduation some time ago are on display. More surprisingly, the frame is coupled with the picture frame that was once seen. A portrait of a happy family.

“They're my family,” said Zacky glanced at Arinda.

Arinda looked up with an annoyed face. “Activate my photo, Zack. I'm not your family!”

Zacky just shut up.

Outraged, Arinda came forward to take a photo of her. However, his arm was held back by the young doctor.

“Rin, listen. Can we talk well?”

“Lease! I give you ten minutes.”

“Lu my younger brother.” It only takes seconds for Zacky to uncover who they are.

Arinda blinked a few times then laughed. “Halu lu, Zack. Huh, ah. I'm back.”

“Rin, I'm serious.”

Just turning her back, Arinda turned her body around.

“This is not April Fools' Day or prank content. Kidding me can, Zack. But, there is a limit.”

Zacky took an envelope from inside the backpack he had not yet taken off. Then, give it to Arinda. “Read.”

Arinda received, read carefully, and was instantly dumbfounded. “This ...”

Dito prefers to go up on the bed. Because, he refused to interfere in the affairs of the brothers.

“Sorry, Rin. When I found out, but didn't immediately tell. I'm waiting for that evidence so you can trust.”

Arinda was sitting limp on the edge of the mattress while shaking her head. “Not likely. This is a lie, isn't it, Zack?”

“That's the truth, Rin.”

“Before Papa Erwin died. Indeed Papa had told me that they are not my biological parents.”

“Loh, it turns out you already know.”

Arinda nodded. “So, I'm not a child of illicit relations. I have origins. I'm ...”

Zacky hugged Arinda.

“Our parents work as doctors. Name of Dr. Darius Adiwarman is an Oncology Surgeon. And, Our mom, Zahra Alena, is a pediatrician.”

“Zack ..”.

“Lu never, right why can I suddenly become a doctor? It was our parents who made me excited to pursue the title. I want to be like them.”

“Revelation the reason.” Arinda took off a hug. Zacky nodded as well. “Didn't I ever say I want to be a surgeon. That bond is strong. Then, where are they? I'd like to see you.”

“They have died along with the disappearance of my sister. That's you, Rin.”

Zacky tells a sad story about the accident and the disappearance of Arinda. The story he got from Om Dahlan and Aunt Rani. The two people he had already considered like his own parents.

Arinda was saddened to hear of the accident. “So I don't have any parents?”

“But, now you got me. I will be a parent, brother, friend, friend, as well as a guard for you.”

“Gue still can't believe it. Why could my brother be so close. But, we both don't know.”

“Gue already felt it when Ricko left for London then you embraced me.”

“Means you?”

Zacky retells and flashbacks the story at the airport. Confusing sense vibration, is it love or not? Then, the young doctor continued the story if he had been looking for his sister for a long time. But, just found a bright spot now.

“Our inner blessing as siblings is equally strong.”

Arinda nodded. “Zack, aren't we one school class and the same year of birth?”

“Seeing from the fake deed they made, it looks like your adoptive parents just guessed age. Hence, we can have one generation and year of birth. After all, the age of both of us is only one year adrift.”

“What's my name?”

Zacky laughs. He sat down beside Arinda. “Gue until forgot to tell you your real name.”

“My name is ...."

“Zaskia Alicia.”

Arinda was silent for a moment. Then, say, “Beautiful name.”

“Secantik.”

Arinda smiled. “Zack, does Ricko know about this?”

“Yes. During the fight that night, I revealed everything. Only I asked to keep it a secret first because I wanted to say myself.”

Worth it, you are so confident that you will get Mr. Roni's blessing. Apparently, I already know my US card. Cheating, good luck, honey. I'm happy, we still have hope of being together, Rick. Arinda spoke inwardly as she developed a smile.

“Can I change now I hug you, Zack?"

“By pleasure.” Zacky spread out her arms and Arinda immediately hugged him tightly.

Meanwhile, without both being aware, Dito was already sound on the mattress.

“Gue is happy to have a family. Though disbelief still lingers."

"Gue was happy that the brother who had been missing was still alive. She grew up to be a beautiful, kind, tough, and self-respecting girl."

"Your praise is excessive. I'm originally bummer, Zack."

"Oh, huh? Whatever you fuck, I'll still love you, all right."

"Peret."

"Seriously. No. no. fooling around."

Both giggle.

"Zack, that means, the expression of love the other day for me in front of Ricko is as a big brother. I know now.”

“Yes. I will continue to give love and affection to you, Zaskia.”

“Zack, can I still be called ‘Arinda’? It's nothing, that name is already attached to me. But, if you don't agree, don't papa.”

“That name is a gift from Papa and Mama. And, yes, you remain Zaskia even if called ‘Arinda’ even once. So, no problem.”

“Thanks, Black. Need I call ‘Kakak’?”

“No. Keep calling as usual.”

“Oke.”

Zacky took off a hug and woke up. Then, open the closet and take a family photo album. He gave it to Arinda.

Arinda opened it slowly. Look at him with sadness. The girl did not think it was true Mr. Rahardian said. If he comes from a good and honorable family.

No wonder you guys endowed my relationship with Ricko so easily. Apparently, I already know who I am. Then, did Mr. Roni not know? Ah, I think ‘iya', considering what she said last time. Arinda. He remembered the meeting that afternoon with the number one man in Narendra.

The flashback

The sound of knocking on the door of the room was heard. Arinda rushed to open it. He was shocked to find an old man he knew from television and the media was Roni Bagaskara Narendra.

“P-pack Roni.”

“Her partner already knows who I am.”

Arinda. “Iya.”

“Live one roof with my granddaughter, can you say you're a good woman?”

Arinda looked down deeper. “Sorry. I'll go.”

“Ya, go. I only accept future grandchildren from family and good women.”

The words of that old man were so striking. But Arinda did not cry or get angry. What Roni said was the truth. Its obscure origins are a compelling reason for its justification.

Then, Arinda nodded and rushed to get her clothes and other items. Then, say goodbye to Roni and a couple who continue to follow the ruler of Narendra.

Flashback off

Ricko, hopefully by knowing who I am, Mr. Roni will give my blessing. Now, you must be talking to him, ‘kan? I'm waiting for good news from you. I can't wait to be with you, my Bridegroom, Arinda muttered happily.