BEREAVEMENTS

Episode 22; GONE

Renov looked at his phone with a feeling he could not explain. It had been a week after Renatta had given the news that he had arrived in Jogja, but the next day Renatta disappeared until now. Renatta's phone number is no longer available for contact.

“Maybe Renatta is busy Nak.” entertain Mama when you see Renov continue to be restless.

“Business Renatta, this is outrageous Ma...” Renov holds his Mama's hand, “don't-don't he why-why Ma?” Renov panicked himself with a bad possibility that might happen to Renatta.

“We go to Jogja?” remon's suggestion that he heard his sister a few days this blingsatan. For a long time he was also worried about Renatta. It's okay for him to come back early.

“Jogja is not as narrow as you imagine, do you know where he lives?” Mother reminded.

“Rehan will find info where Renatta book was sent when to Jogja.” Rehan stood up and immediately looked for information. He also could not bear to see Renov who continued to whine like that. He also worries about Renatta's situation.

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Renov and Remon are already standing in front of the joglo, a traditional Jogja house. The location is quite located in the outskirts of Jogja. Already entered the border area of the district. They re-assured the address before hitting the bell on the fence. But someone rebuked them.

“From whom Mas?” asked the woman while watching the two in confusion.

“Renatta..” Renov has not had time to say his intentions and goals, the woman again chimed.

“Oh, Renatta, Mas from Jakarta huh? Monggo enter first..” the woman opened a waist-high fence that fenced her house, “my tantenya, my name is Mela, from grandmother's sister Renatta..” The woman invited Renov and Remon to sit down. He then went into the house and soon returned with a warm tea to give to his guests.

“Please..”.

“Thank you..” replied Remon who was accustomed to the habits of the people of Jogja when welcoming his guests. Always provide drinks before starting the conversation.

“This who? Renov, Remon, or Rehan?” asked Mela while looking at the shocked faces of the two.

“I'm Remon and this is my sister Rehan..” Remon replied calmly.

“I'm sorry son, your arrival seems to be in vain. Renatta is not here..” Mela replied concerned.

“Means?” Renov was surprised by the news he had just heard.

“Renatta is no longer here, nor do I know where he is now Mela could clearly see the confusion and anxiety of the two men in front of her, “Renatta did not continue school, you know? He decided to work..”

“What?” this news again surprised Renov and Remon.  The two of them looked at each other, what exactly happened?

“Yes, we have tried to convince her, but the girl's decision is already round. He was only about three weeks in this house. Soon he packed his things and started to travel..”.

“Travel?” rynov asked confusedly.

“Iya, what's his name? Backpacker?” Mela doesn't really understand what that means. He did not even understand what Renatta was thinking until he decided to take the trip and leave school.

“You're in trouble Nov..”, Remon's comments make Renov turn his head.

“What does that mean?”

“That means, you will never find her unless she decides to meet you Renov looked at his sister seriously, “ia will continue to travel, he will continue to move, learn in many places, and if your brother is not wrong to suspect, Renatta has the talent to be a writer? He will definitely write a travel book or otherwise some kind of blogger or vlogger.”.

“She is still 16 years old Mas..” Renov could not believe his brother's words. How could he have such a high-risk decision.

“He's crazy Mas..” Renov did not believe his brother's joke. How could he be so calm in such conditions.

“At least he has a purpose in life. His will was strong until he dared to do so, his determination would keep him alive. Isn't that the most important thing?” in his heart he saluted Renatta, but he was also eager to see his younger brother sail without the captain moving his wheel.

“If I have not known Renatta for a long time and I have only heard stories about you, I represent my family thanking you for all that your family gave to the girl...” said Mela sincerely.

“No, Renatta is the best gift in our family.” Remon replied with a proud smile.

Mela does not know what Renatta went through while in Jakarta. When he met her the first time, he only saw a strong determination burning in the girl's eyes. Mela also does not expect the decision made by Renatta, he considers Renatta's plans are the madness of a teenager who is very unreasonable. But his mother just smiled at Renatta's plans and gave his blessing easily.

Mela's mother also sees Renatta's purpose in life as clearly as Renatta recounts his plans. The little boy not only rose from his destiny but also rose into an adult filled with real hope. So with iklas his relatives let go of him.

Renov was more silent as Remon and Mela were still chatting. His mind was still digesting various information that he could not yet receive. Where is it possible, right?

But that question was answered the following week when he had already returned to Jakarta. There were several letters and postcards that came to the house with different origin addresses.

Renov even tried his luck by looking for Renatta. He even went back and forth between cities and provinces to get information about the whereabouts of Renatta. Where the last letter was sent, that's where Renov traced it. His family even gave up reminding him. The man will stop himself if he is aware of the reality.

Six months passed, Renov had to enter his college in Bandung. That's when a book was sent at his boarding address in Bandung. A book written by Renatta himself. The familiar title of the book, Renov just looked at the book with nanar.

Believe me, I’ll always love you

Renov opened the page of the book and a photo fell from it. He was surprised when he found his own photo sitting in the central library of Bandung. How could? Renov then went out of his boarding house and tried to find Renatta. There aren't. Sure oes. The message was short, but Renov's heart was so sore.

I will always be with you, Mom,

Someday, one day,

Although not perfect, though,

I will return with a full heart,

If Mas is still willing to hold my hand, then,

That's when...

That sentence was cut there. Renov sat on the floor of his boarding room while arranging his heart. He decided to stop looking for the girl and focus on her studies. He wants to finish college as soon as possible and work as fast as possible. He must determine his purpose. He now knew the meaning of Renatta's last gaze before they split up at the airport. The girl had sailed on a different ship.

Renov also wants to develop the screen.

He would not wait for the wind to lead him.

Although now the world is in clutches, Renatta's letters still routinely arrive. Showing that the girl really did. This strengthens Renov's heart to live his day with extraordinary motivation.

I’ll make you believe that my love never change

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