BEREAVEMENTS

Episode 4; Sign

“Yah! Dad!” Lena took her father's body lying unconscious on the floor of the living room. Lena frantically picked up her phone and tried to contact the family doctor, “Dad I beg.”.

Lena just got home from where she teaches tutoring. Usually when he comes home, his house is still empty. His father has not returned. Lena did not expect that when she turned on the lights of her house that she found was the body of her father who was unconscious like that. Lena's chest rumbled. Fear seeped into his heart slowly. Making Lena's tears flow from the corner of her eyes. Please...

Lena ran out of the house and looked for anyone who could help her move her father's body. Lena's body was too small to move her to a more comfortable place.

“Pak Deni!” Lena saw her neighbor's gardener about to lock the gate. He hurriedly pulled the man while crying. Mr. Deni also panicked to see Lena who was usually so calm to be that sweet. Lena explained what was going on in between her sobs.

“You called the doctor, Len?” ask Mr. Deni while fixing Dad's position. He glanced at Lena who was still moving anxiously.

“Already, Sir. But Doctor Ryan is not yet visible.” replied Lena while wiping her tears.

“Wait a minute, maybe the road is jammed. You stay a while yes, the door of the employer father has not been the father of the key earlier.” Mr. Deni once again saw Mr. Sahid, Lena's father before saying goodbye.

“Thanks yes, Sir..”

“Iya, if there is anything do not hesitate to call father yes?”, order Mr Deni before leaving the house. Lena drove him to the front and saw Dr. Ryan's car parked in front of her house.

“Doctor...” saw Doctor Ryan appear in a hurry to make Lena return to the hospital.

“Lena, what happened?” the doctor rushed to him, “how is your father?”

Lena just shook her head and guided Doctor Ryan into her house. The doctor told Lena to wait outside. Strange thing, usually Doctor Ryan let him accompany the father or vice versa. If Lena is sick, Dad will sit next to Lena while waiting for the doctor's examination. What was her father hiding? Lena quickly expels her negative thoughts and heads to the kitchen to get Dr. Ryan and her father a drink. He convinced himself that everything would be fine.

Ryan's doctor glanced at the door and confirmed that Lena could not hear the two of them. Lena's father is conscious. He was surprised to find Dr. Ryan sitting in front of him.

“Wouldn't you tell Lena about your true situation, Mr Sahid? It would be better if you immediately get treatment at hospital”, Lena's father shook his head firmly responding to her doctor's advice. Not now, there's still a lot to do.

“Don't, please keep all this a secret from Lena..” Lena's father pleaded with Dr. Ryan with a look of despair.

“But Sir..” Dr. Ryan tried to persuade her.

“Please, I will often come to the hospital to check up..” Dr. Ryan had to resort to Mr. Sahid's pleas.

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Renov sees Renatta in the center. His face looks so exhausted. The girl repeatedly rubbed her eyes which repeatedly closed involuntarily. Renatta also repeatedly patted his cheek to refocus on the task he was working on.

“Den..” Renov was surprised when called by Pak Wahyu.

“Iya Sir..” Renov then followed the Wahyu PaK while carrying his war equipment as usual. After storing the broom and mop in the warehouse, Renov walked towards the residence of Pak Wahyu.

“Still yes, Den. Helped my father all this time. We are very grateful with Aden's help. It shouldn't be Aden like this on us..” Bu Wahyu placed a cup of tea on the table and looked at the young man in front of him with a full day.

“No Ma'am, I just apologize to Mom and Dad, as long as I go to school here a lot of trouble. It's nothing..” Renov is as sincere as Bu Wahyu when he says it.

“Nggak Den, we are happy when Aden wants to play in our hut..” The new Revelation sir finished ridding himself from behind.

“The powder that Renov will miss Sir.” Renov stared at every corner of the house with sadness. He will not play in this house as often as he used to after graduating from school.

“Thank you Yes Den once again.” Mr. Wahyu moved his legs, “thanks to Aden, I recovered faster.”.

“I so do not have alesan dateng to school again Sir.” replied Renov sadly.

“Ah, I can bring temen here, Sir, Bu?” Renov remembered someone when he saw Pak Wahyu's pet cat approaching him.

“Who Den?” ask Bu Wahyu curiously.

“People who are always lonely sir. I'm sure he'll love this place.” Renov smiled meaningfully. The couple just smiled to see Renov's sudden face.

“Not the one who stole Aden's heart, right?” god the Mother of Revelation.

“Woh! I could have!” Renov rubbed his face with the palm of his hand. He suddenly felt ashamed to admit it, “teseok if Renov already know to Father and Mother please take care of ya..”message Renov.

“Kan already big, Den..”.

“I will be studying in Bandung, so far away Bu..” Renov recalled his future plans away from Jakarta. This made him suddenly feel sad.

“Aden so college in Bandung?” Mr. Revelation is pleased to hear from Renov.

“No announcement yet Sir, but I already registered there..”.

“Hopefully Yes Den. Good people like Aden gini usually facilitated his business”, sincere prayers Mr. Revelation.

“Amiin, Sir.” Renov saw his watch, “I say back home yes sir, tomorrow play here again..” Renov withdrew and walked out of the house of Mr. Revelation. He retraced the hallway near the library, hoping to see Renatta before returning home.

While passing through the bathroom, Renov came to a halt and heard a crying sound from the bathroom. He looked to his left, to see if anyone was around. Out of curiosity he decided to approach the source of the voice. The voice came from one of the closed doors of the female bathroom. Although the girl in the bathroom turned on the water tap, her voice was unable to dampen her crying voice. Renov sighed and decided to leave, he should not interfere with other people's affairs.

But Renov's eyes caught something on the table that was deliberately piled up next to the warehouse because it was unused. There were piles of textbooks there, the corner of Renov's eyes could miraculously see Renatta's name next to the book. Renov turned to face the bathroom door with a thumping heart. His heart suddenly became worried.

Renov paced in front of the bathroom thinking about what to do. Knock on the door, wait, or leave? But why is Renatta crying like that?

Finally Renov waited, he would wait as well as make sure no one approached and disturb Renatta. Renov's heart felt sliced at the sound of Renatta's sobbing. He wanted to hold the girl in his arms. Tranquilize.

“Mas Renov...” The girl was surprised to see Renov standing not far from where he put the book. He stared at Renov.

Renov approached Renatta and gave him his handkerchief without saying anything. Renatta's face was wet, he must have washed his face to avoid the suspicion of his friends. But gosh look at his eyes, his red eyes can't hide the fact that he just cried.

“Mas...denger..” ask Renatta hesitate. He received the handkerchief while glancing towards Renov timidly.

“Gue thought this school waiter.. serem...” Renov flicked his head, pretending to be horrified at the thought of something else.

Renatta lowered his head while biting his lower lip. He dared not look at Renov. Again he met at times like this, a sad time for him.

Renov breathes slowly, “crying will not make you weak Re, you will actually get stronger through everything.” said Renov while putting his hand on Renatta's head. Renatta was shocked when he felt Renov's hand slowly start rubbing his head. Suddenly his tears wanted to flow again when he heard Renov's words.

“Aduh, now I make children cry..” Renov took a step forward and gave his shoulder to Renatta. He rubbed Renatta's head and waited for him to vent all his sorrow in silence.

“You want me anter home?” renov asked as Renatta calmed down.

“I'll still teach you later, Mas. No need...” Renatta hugged his book with a chaotic feeling.

“Alright, I stay yes. Don't cry alone anymore. Cerem..” Renov smiled while teasing Renatta. He once again rubbed Renatta's head. Without realizing it, he left a warmth in the heart of the girl.

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