Blue Berets

78. Galih's First Love

That night Kirana decided to join Galih to stay at the hospital. In addition to her wanting to accompany Galih, she was also eager to discuss something with the man even though she was also unsure to talk about it now because she thought the timing was not right.

Galih was out buying something while Kirana stayed in grandma's room. Grandma had not slept, she still continued to look at Kirana affectionately as she looked at her own granddaughter.

“Kirana, granny titip Galih yes,” says grandma.

“Iya nek, although Kirana had doubts on Galih but now Kirana is sure to be with Galih, nek,” replied Kirana.

“There's one thing you need to know, Galih it's grandma's first grandchild. His father and mother are dead and now Galih is living his own life. He had nothing and he also did not have a harmonious family. Grandma had to say that before grandma couldn't talk. If you meet with the Galih brothers later grandma asks you to be strong huh. If you hear spicy words from them do not take heart,” said grandma.

“Nothing Grandma. I understand, in every family there must be a drama. Just like a Galih family, my family also has a drama Nek and a Galih trying to survive and accept my family's condition. To be fair I will do the same, after all Kirana already understands Nek, Kirana this automatic widow will be many bad words or maybe there is even no one who does not approve Kirana with a Galih,” confide Kirana.

“As long as you get the blessing of grandma, as well as the blessing of nak Aji and Ratna you can marry Galih,” said grandma makes Kirana was confused why om Aji and aunt Ratna instead of Gina's parents.

“You are confused? You haven't been told or what? The galih was raised by son Aji and Ratna. The two also formed Galih and made him a policeman as he is now. If you have time you can ask Galih to take you to meet them and thank them,” said grandma.

“It just so happens that Kirana is acquainted with om Aji and aunt Ratna. Both are very good, but Kirana never knew that Galih was in the care of om Aji,” said Kirana.

“Since the death of his parents, Galih changed once. He's not actually naughty but just a little disputant. There was a time when Galih met with Aji's son and the universe brought Aji's son to Grandma. He said he wanted to help Galih become a better boy. After all Galih did not refuse so when it was just grandma, after all grandma knew her mother nak Aji. We were once neighbors,” obviously grandma.

“So so yes the story, not much I know about a Galih nek, sorry yes,” Kirana said.

“Why apologize? Doesn't matter. From now on you should tell more stories about each other. It's the past but what's wrong is told if it can help each other get to know each other,” said the grandmother is embraced by Kirana.

Not long after that Galih returned, with a few packages that did not know what they contained. But there is one that is rather striking is the Mc* paper bag that he is tenting along with a white crackle with blue writing in hand. Galih placed it on the table and opened it then asked Kirana to come closer.

“Ki, you definitely haven't eaten. Sorry yes, it is malem so nyari stalls that are still open are difficult. Aa also does not know whether your tongue can accept Sundanese cuisine or not so let's be safe aa buy burgers and chicken,” Galih told Kirana.

“This is more than enough aa. Kirana hasn't eaten yet but if this much won't run out either. Aa ngawur buyin,” said Kirana saw there were 3 burgers, 4 pieces of chicken, 2 cups of cola, and in the crackle Galih bought Kirana a box of milk and various snacks.

“Ya is after. The rest make aa,” Galih said.

“A Galih already ate?” ask Kirana.

“Already, this afternoon. You eat first, aa want to pray first,” said Galih then stepped into the bathroom.

The night is getting late, but both Kirana and Galih are still equally awake. The two sat next to each other on the bed next to Grandma. Grandma had been sound since then but Kirana and Galih were still at home chatting.

“A, grandma said earlier as long as I get the blessing of grandma and om Aji we can get married, why a? Kirana wants to hear her story from aa directly,” Kirana said.

“Aa has forgotten when I first met Mr. Aji. What is clear since the arrival of the family aa so a little feel strong. When I was a dozen years old when I was an orphan. Aa was once a naughty and the Father was resuscitating aa. Father and Mother also bring new hope in life aa.”

“That's why aa called om Aji by the name of Father? That close?”

“Hmm.., aa thought they were joking at first. But it turns out that what they both give is more than what they need. I am so grateful to know this family. Otherwise, there is no way aa could be what it is today,” said Galih.

“Means that in hindsight I should have known aa back then yes,” Kirana said with a smile.

“You mean?”

“Tante Ratna will be close to Mama, if there is anything Mama always ask for help from aunt Ratna same aunt Lilis his wife Pak Chandra. Aunty Ratna was once told about aa you know, but did not mention the name. At that time I heard a story about aa I so understand if everyone must get their own challenges and God has prepared the answer depending on how we respond to the problems that come. Aa turned out to have helped me become more mature a. Thanks yes,” said Kirana.

“You want to know something cooler? You love first aa,” said Galih.

“That's not cool a, right aa has often said.”

Galih shook her head and smiled. His hands began to stroke Kirana's head, “you remember never once your cafe ever arrival of a thief in broad daylight and who caught it you yourself. At that time you were still Keenan's girlfriend,” said Galih.

“As I recall yes, I recently opened a cafe with Ningrum and Lucy.”

“Well, aa is there. Seeing you when bending the perpetrator makes aa fall in love with you. Your smile is sweet, your face is beautiful, but there is one great power within you that makes you look strong, even when you look at Keenan but I admit your eyes are so cool and can give happiness to the person you are looking at. If only that beautiful gaze and smile were addressed to me I would definitely be the luckiest man on the face of this earth.

“Now belongs to aa. But I'm no longer perfect a, do aa still feel lucky?”

“Consolation of gratitude dear. It feels exactly as I imagined it to be. You are not perfect in what part? There are two eyes, one nose, mouth, hands, feet, everything is intact. You are perfect. Your past let him be the past. Don't you remember anymore. Now you are the same in the present and the future later,” said Galih trying to strengthen Kirana who is still trapped in her past.

“Aa asked your brother, Bang Adnan said the culprit was caught by Raihan and has been imprisoned. There's no Bang Raihan here but there's aa to take care of you. Your brother, Papa, everything is still here to accompany and take care of you. Do not be afraid anymore, nothing bad will happen to the son and wife of Galih Arsa. Aa alone will take care of you two,” said Galih again.

Kirana who was silent started to smile. The more he heard Galih's voice the more he felt safe. The long-standing fear lingering in his heart gradually disappeared swept away the warmth that had always been given by Galih. Both are now making a decision together. Just a few steps away until Galih shakes Papa's hand and makes a lifelong promise to look after and love Kirana.