BEREAVEMENTS

Episode 21's. Believe me, I’ll always love you...

Lena opened her eyes, she looked around and found she was the first one to wake up. Lena stood up and walked to the bathroom. His eyes still felt heavy because he had only slept for two hours, but he would automatically wake up at four in the morning.

“You've woken up..” Rehan was shocked when he saw Lena coming out of the bathroom.

“Iya Mas, Renatta kebelet Lena grimaced, after washing her face she felt fresher.

“Long. It's not because of that, is it?”

“Then, while still living together with Dad, Renatta took the initiative to get up early and prepare Dad's needs including our breakfast. Even if you're gone, that habit can't go away. Sometimes Renatta fills the time by writing or helping you prepare breakfast. But it feels different..” Lena looked at Rehan who was watching her closely, “kayak there is a big hole here..” Lena pressed her chest.

Rehan sighed, “Mas should say what Re? Mas can not help anything, it is Mas who learned a lot from you.”.

“Mas has helped Renatta a lot. Thank you..” Lena said it sincerely.

“There's one more thing Re, your father..” Rehan looked at Lena doubtfully, “Your father is sick..”.

“Renatta knew Mas..” cut Lena while staring at Rehan reassuringly, “Renatta had seen the packs of drugs that were in the trash. Renatta is not that stupid not to ask, Dad got a tumor right?” Rehan just stared at Lena full of appreciation, “then from that, Renatta already forgave Dad.

Lena still remembered that, her acquaintance called her, gave the news that all the drugs Lena was asking about were drugs for the tumor and it was a brain tumor. Lena's heart felt so sore as it was in the iris with a dagger. Lena who could not hide her sadness hid inside the bathroom and cried. That's when Renov found her and gave her shoulder to Lena. Renov patiently waited for him without asking what problems Lena was facing. She was so grateful that Renov found her at the time.

“Can I hug you?” rehan asked doubtfully. He saw the light of Lena's eyes dim as he daydreamed. He wants to encourage her and also convince Lena that everything will be fine.

And Lena understood that, so without answering Rehan's question, Lena came forward and embraced Rehan wholeheartedly like a child who welcomed her brother's embrace. He was so grateful for the kindness he received from this family. The people in this house are destined to be good people.

“Mas Rehan if there is a problem with Daddy's affairs do not hesitate yes the same story Renatta...” pinta Lena. Honestly, he did not know about the settlement of assets owned by his family. So he could only trust Rehan.

“Please, no problem. Everything's fine. You also have enough savings. So...” Rehan took off his hug and his hand grabbed Lena's top of the head, rubbed it gently, “continue your life, do what you want to do. Don't be sorry. Don't think of us. Renov will be fine here, and if you are having trouble in Jogja do not hesitate to contact Remon.”

“Iya Mas, of course..” Lena smiled sincerely, “eh usually who often breakfast pool, Mas?” Lena then glanced towards the tent and saw Remon wake up. His eyes were half-buried as he watched what Lena and Rehan were doing.

“I also want to hug..” Remon who was still half-conscious spread his hands wide.

“Well we've found our victim!” Rehan then walked slowly towards Remon who apparently woke up first.

Lena notices Renov's two older sisters are busy getting rid of the sleeping bag that Renov is wearing, then after making sure his younger brother did not bring any electronic items with him they lifted Renov as fast as lightning and threw him into the pool.

“Aaaaaaaahhahahahaha..” the sound of cheerful laughter from Rehan, Remon, and Lena along with the sound of calm water that suddenly hit Renov's body.

“Uhuk..uhukk. You guys really have the heart..” Renov swam to the edge of the pool and extended his hand towards the two of them but no one responded.

“Sini..” Lena who did not understand the situation grabbed Renov's hand.

“Akhhhh...” the girl shouted as Renov pulled her into the pool. He then extended his hand towards Lena and pulled her closer.

“Hemm, my sister is very strong with women, even though she was the first to wake up..” muttered Rehan.

“Hemm, my sister is very smart to seduce women early in the morning, the habit of the mode that should be watched out for..” murmured Remon added.

“This is the same Mas Rehan or Mas Remon aja..” they both reached out and pulled Lena up.

“Mas don't say anything.” They both don't care about Renov and are busy laughing while guiding Lena into the house. Renov followed them with a huff and laughed while hugging Rehan and Remon alternately. Make them wet.

“You have to mop the floor today!” shouted Mama from the end of the room, “alah gede still aja tegil!” the four brothers ran to save themselves.

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“Are you really sure you're going?” Renov asked Lena who was busy packing all her belongings.

“Hmmm...” reply Lena is calm.

“Can't you keep it here for me?” renov behaved like a child when he rolled over on the bed that Lena had tidied up.

“Ehmmmmm” Renov just smiled at Lena's question.

“Everything is planned, this is not for anyone. For our sake, for our future so don't be like that.” Lena looked at Renov firmly, “we've talked about this well right Mas?”

“Iya, Mas is just kidding Re..” Renov's lying. He honestly didn't want Lena to leave.

“Mas is not suitable to be spoiled like that”, Lena finished packing all her goods, “nah, come on Mas..” Renov grabbed Lena's suitcase and helped her carry it into the car.

“Papa, Mama, Renatta say yes..” Lena hugged Renov's parents in turn, she was really grateful to have been reunited with them both. Their presence filled the empty space that was in Lena's heart.

“Be careful ya Nak there, do not forget to always exchange news with this Mama..” Mama's eyes glazed. He was sad to have to part with his daughter. The togetherness of the two of them has been treating Mama's longing for the figure of a daughter in her family.

“Mama and Papa are the best, Renatta will not forget your kindness Lena hugged Mama back.

“We will forever be a family, dear.” said Mama encouraging Lena. He wants to make it clear to Lena that their relationship will not end with this separation.

“In Jogja later do not hesitate to ask for help on Remon...” Papa's message, “your brother even though his behavior is like that he is a very caring person.”.

“Iya, don't hesitate Re. Later Mas after mid-August.” Remon ruffled Lena's hair with his hand.

“Yes, you are fine there same Remon...” Rehan was still smiling innocently at teasing his younger brother. Rehan then walks and hugs Lena, “don't worry anything about your father here, leave everything the same Mas Rehan.”.

“Mas Rehan don't start deh”, Renov frowns when he sees Rehan hugging Lena. Since when did they become such a compact?

“This time..” Mama admonished the brothers, “Renatta, just healthy there huh? If you have a holiday to play in Jakarta, visit Mama and Papa here.” Lena nodded and said hello to the family with a sense of haru. He was escorted to the airport by Renov.

“Mas, Renatta is really grateful. Really, without Mas maybe Renatta is not here now”, Lena sincerely expressed her heart.

“Don't overdo it, you know? You are cool Renatta..” Renov grabbed Lena's hand with his left hand not holding the wheel, “I'll miss you.”.

“Hahaha, of course I will also miss Mas and Mas family Lena deliberately smiled as sweetly as possible at Renov. Making the man even more unwilling to let go of Lena's hand.

“Let's go down..” Lena took off her seatbelt and prepared to get off when they reached the airport. Renov follows Lena and takes over the girl's suitcase.

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“Finally..aaaaahhhh”, growled Renov as if preparing himself again. Lena only watched Renov's behavior while laughing anxiously. He also likes this side of Renov.

“Renatta pump yes, Mas..” Lena looked into Renov's eyes carefully. This time it's longer.

“Uaaahhhh..” Lena's laughter broke hearing Renov's whining.

“Mas..” Lena patted the man on the shoulder so as not to attract too much attention.

Renov looked at the girl once more. Trying to carve his face in Renov's heart. He saw Lena's eyes glazed over, filled with haru and conditions for meaning that Renov could not interpret.

“Alright, I don't want to make you cry..” Renov grabbed Lena's hand and held it with his two hands, “be careful there. Don't forget to call me?” Lena nodded steadily, “can I hug you?”

“Cannot..” Lena says it while taking off Renov's hand and grabbing Renov's neck, hugging him, “aku who will hug Mas Renov like this.”

“Get yourself yes, I love you Re..”

“Ehm.” Lena nodded while hugging Renov. He then let go of Renov's embrace and grabbed his suitcase. With a smile Lena waved her hand and started walking back to Renov.

Before Lena passed the departure gate, she turned her head back and looked at Renov one last time. Lena helplessly restrained her feelings and walked back towards Renov.

Lena grabs Renov's shoulder and without Renov guessing the girl briefly kisses Renov's lips. The man had not been aware of what happened when Lena said a sentence that sounded to break Renov's heart, “Believe me, I’ always love you...” said Lena before she turned around and walked away from Renov without turning her head again.

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