ARINDAS

Gathering

Ma Dong - seok as Erwin Chandra

Roll left and right on the bed. It feels restless and agitated. Uncover the blanket, sit leaning back, and stare straight ahead.

“What's up? Why do I feel bad?”

Glancing at the clock on the wall. Time has shown ten o'clock at night. Arinda came down from the bed. He changed clothes. Take the Brown's jacket and keys.

The girl chose to seek the wind as well as food. He thought, who knows later with a full stomach and a fresh mind will make him sleep soundly.

Drove the Brown down the highway. Arinda wants to eat the famous goat fried rice. The place is quite far from the apartment area. But that's not a problem. After all, even at night the city of Jakarta remains crowded. And, indeed one of his intentions was also to seek the wind.

Waited a moment. Not long after the order arrived. However, devouring it like it was tasteless.

What's wrong with me? In fact, eating also feels lazy. This feeling is something that is troubling. But, what? Arinda kept asking in her heart.

If usually every meal can spend one to two servings. This time, however, half of it is not. Arinda decided to stop him and go back home.

Drive with the Brown, directing the iron horse towards the apartment. However, only half the way there are crowds of people blocking the road. Arinda put his bike down. Then, approach the scene.

The girl asked someone there. What the hell is going on? The person said that a homeless person had suddenly fallen while crossing the street.

Arinda saw the public raise the body of a shabby-clothed person on an open-top car. However, one thing caught my attention. Something she wears is so familiar.

That jacket? inner Arinda.

The jacket is black with a white embroidery inscribed with ‘Ar-Rick’, which means Arinda-Ricko. The position of the writing is located on the arms of both the left and right sides. Made in the old school days when they were still knitting love. Each has that stuff. And, hers was indeed left behind in the home of her parents.

Therefore, Arinda sharpened the look in her eyes. In fact, it began to step forward splitting the crowd. As the distance got closer, his heart beat faster.

Arinda tilted her head into the car. The face of the man he was very familiar with lay helpless there.

“PAPA!”

Arinda quickly jumped into the car. Raising the head of the papa on his lap with sobs accompanied.

“Pa! Wake up!”

The crowd approached. They stared at Arinda. In fact, some of the men who helped Erwin were fixated.

“QUICK RUN THE CAR! TAKE MY PAPA TO THE HOSPITAL!”

The sound of Arinda's cry instantly resuscitated them. The owner of the car runs the vehicle.

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Arinda stared sadly at the papa on the bed. The infusion hose is perfectly attached to the hand. The girl's lips twitched. Eyes glazed.

“It turns out that the bad feeling that had just appeared was to find you. And, in such a miserable state.”

Without manners, tears fell down her cheeks. Doctors said Erwin was exhausted, dehydrated, and hungry. In fact, the history of mag disease that is owned is acute.

Arinda felt guilty. He always eats right. In fact, often with large portions. However, her parents were starving.

“What kind of child am I for abandoning her own parents. Forgive Arinda, Pa.”

Arinda kissed Erwin's hand. Tears are flowing more and more.

Tired crying. The girl fell asleep in a sitting position and put her head next to the body of the father. Erwin's hand was still clasped until morning arrived.

Eyelids slowly open. The hand moved slowly, but Arinda's clasped fingers were restrained. Erwin tried to raise his head to see who the suspect was.

How shocked Erwin found that the princess was asleep nearby. It just so happened that Arinda's face was facing toward the papa. So, the helpless old man could see it clearly.

Erwin took off Arinda's hand. Gently stroked the top of the princess's head while looking at her fixedly.

“Good morning, sir,” the voice of the nurse averted Erwin's gaze. “We change the infusion first, yes. It's up.”

“Iya.”

“Princess Father seems tired. Last night kept crying and awake. He was worried about the condition of Mr.”

Erwin looked at the princess. “Really?” ask without turning your gaze. Sister says ‘iya’ with confidence.

After replacing the infusion, the nurse left.

Erwin still stroked the top of Arinda's head. Occasionally rub the princess' cheeks.

Feeling disturbed because of the touch, coupled with improper sleeping position. So that the ache was felt, Arinda slowly opened her eyes. He found Erwin staring at him fixedly. The girl raised her head and got up to sit on the edge of the bed.

“Papa is aware?”

Erwin nodded. “Thank you for helping Papa.”

“Good morning. Breakfast first, yes, Mr.” A hospital attendant came in and put a tray of food on the nightstand.

“Thank you,” said Erwin. The officer was saying goodbye.

Finish eating. Arinda gave me a drink.

Then, a doctor with the nurse behind him came to check on Erwin's condition.

“Bapak can go home later in the afternoon. Do not eat late again. You have a history of acute mag disease,” Doctor told Erwin, occasionally staring at Arinda.

“Thank you, Doctor,” close Arinda before the doctor leaves.

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Seeing the father asleep. Arinda chose to go out for a while. The girl gave the information to the sisters. Because, afraid Erwin is looking. Only after he left.

Arinda went to get the Brown. Because, because of panic he just left the iron horse.

Arriving at the location, Arinda was surprised when told by local residents that the Brown was transported by Satpol PP.

Arinda breathed a tired breath. He immediately stopped the three-wheeled vehicle. Asking the driver dressed in dapper to deliver to the Police Station.

Two hours of being outside just to wara-wiri made the girl tired. However, Arinda still took the time to buy some pieces of clothing for the father. And, not showing his fatigue in front of Erwin.

“Where are you from?” ask Erwin.

“There's a moment's business, Pa.”

Erwin nodded. Then, ask back, “You've eaten?”

Arinda did not answer. He looked at his father with teary eyes. The first time Erwin asked if he had eaten or not.

“May I hug Papa.”

Erwin paused for a moment then nodded.

Arinda immediately scattered the papa's embrace. The girl was crying. This was also the first time they had embraced.

Erwin stroked the princess's back and hair. In the deepest recesses he regrets having ignored Arinda. The reason, used to be rude, evil, and inhumane. However, this girl was precisely now replying the opposite.

Arinda was crying incessantly. She said she missed Erwin's love.

What hearts of parents are not broken to hear this. Erwin's heart felt something squeezing, so sick.

I'm sorry, Papa, Son.

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The clock showed at four in the afternoon. Finished taking care of the administration, Arinda rushed back to the papa's nursery.

“Come, Pa. We go home.”

“You must have spent a lot of money on hospital fees, right? Papa won't be able to return it.”

“Unfortunately, Papa has to return a large following of flowers every day. I'll note this as debt.”

Erwin looked at the princess in disbelief. Because, the girl from the morning was being gentle and kind. He thought, Arinda would say something else. For example, ‘Not necessary, Pa. I'm sincere'. But instead, he had to pay.

Then, Erwin lowered his head. His brain began to think. Now he has to work hard in order to pay off the debt to the princess.

Seeing the face of the papa looking down in confusion, Arinda laughed. Reflexes he kisses Erwin's cheek because of anxiety. Then, grab those two weak hands and kiss back and forth.

Arinda's behavior made the middle-aged man startled. Again and again, because it was also the first time. The man raised his head.

“Pay debt Papa with affection. Give me all that like a father should to his own daughter.”

“Arinda ...”

“But if Papa refuses to do it is okay. I will never record anything else until charging, just kidding.”

“Papa is ashamed of you, son. Papa's been bad, but why are you being nice. Supposedly, you replied to Papa.”

Arinda sat on the edge of the bed. The back of the hand of the father. “I also want to repay you, but my opponent now is no match. Look ...,” The girl raised one hand of Erwin and pointed with the tail of her eyes. “,...he is now just a weak old man. I don't want to win a landslide.”

“That's exactly your chance.”

“True too. All right, I'll get Papa back. Get ready for it, Pa.”

Erwin smiles. He looked at Arinda and then spread out his hands. “Cabin, Nak.”

Arinda gladly welcomed him. He wanted it from a long time ago. The girl was thirsty for the love of her father. Now, joy is enveloping. Smiles continue to be imprinted on the pink sweet lips.

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Erwin and Arinda were already inside the apartment. The man sat on the edge of the bed while the princess prepared dinner. The food that the girl ordered through an online motorcycle.

“I don't have a chair. Do you mind if you have to sit down?”

Erwin smiled then shook his head. “You're. In fact, Papa lives under the bridge only based on cardboard.”

“Sorry, I abandoned Papa. I should have, I didn't go that night. But, nevermind. Talking about the past only makes us both hurt, doesn't it?”

That night you have to go, son. Because if you didn't, you would have died exactly like Nita. Erwin.