Blue Berets

84. Greetings ReKnow

Kirana had already asked Galih for permission to go see Keenan. It felt like Kirana would not be able to step up if she did not finish something with Keenan. In addition to his relationship with Ningrum being stretched, he himself also had to immediately resolve his past. He did not want to hurt Bang Raihan any longer, plus now there was a Galih who had so well received all his flaws. She also wants to step up, setting her future with her daughter Amira and her future husband.

Today Kirana asked Galih to take her to Keenan. After driving Amira who faithfully accompanies her Mama at the cafe to go home, Galih runs her car to a small park in the heart of the city to drive Kirana to meet her ex-lover.

“I'm waiting for you here, no papa right? You may not want to hide anything from me anymore but for this one let it be your privacy, aa will not interfere much,” asked Galih.

“Sorry yes a troublesome,” replied Kirana.

“No. Doesn't matter. Instead of you keep thinking and finally blocking your steps you better meet him now and finish your story that is not yet finished,” said Galih.

“Galih..,”

“Hmm?”

“Still.”

“Anything for you,” replied Galih with a smile.

Galih gives Kirana and Keenan a chance to talk together. Up ahead Keenan was already sitting waiting with a slightly agitated look. Galih was still able to see when Kirana was sitting next to Keenan while keeping her distance.

“Hopefully that unfinished story can meet its point. So that you can start stepping in my grasp,” said Galih.

...***...

Kirana walked closer to Keenan then sat down at the end of the bench giving her and Keenan some sitting distance. After greeting each other, the two were silent. No one spoke either Keenan or Kirana. Keenan began to circulate his gaze to eliminate awkward as well as looking for topics of conversation and accidentally netraannya catch Galih's car parked not far from there.

“Tadi Galih drove me,” said Kirana who finally broke the silence.

“Thank God you are not alone,” said Keenan.

“Keenan..., I've answered Galih's question. I'll stay with him, but I want you to answer my question,” Kirana said.

“I'll answer with Kirana's apology. I'm sorry I lied to you and gave you such a long suffering,” said Keenan who began seriously.

“If at that time I was not weak and chose to stay, we certainly do not need to end the relationship with this awkward,” continued Keenan.

“But there is no guarantee also we stay happy. Keenan, through you I learned how to make love and because of all the life lessons you gave that I was able to survive until this very moment. I have sincerely accepted a destiny that no longer outlines us to side by side. You should be able to accept your position. You'll just stand behind me, as my past. Not the present let alone my future..,” Kirana said.

“... And about your words I admit you're right. You're not the right man for me. You're not my soul mate. I also know you are as tormented as I am,”.

“On my feelings it's my business Ki, don't you make a burden.”

“Ngak Keenan's. With a heavy heart I must force you to forget me. From the beginning I was never yours. I belong to Bang Raihan and Galih, he will have me now. In my story, your name will only be remembered as an ex-lover, nothing more. Sooner or later you also have to find your happiness,” Kirana said.

“That's not what I mean. You have a future. There won't be me Keenan. You have to find your own happiness and write your own story. I will write a story together with Galih not with you. I don't want you to torture yourself with hope in empty hope,” Kirana said.

“To you talk may be easy Kirana. You have a Galih who will always accept you and faithfully accompany you. But I don't have anyone anymore. Let me live my choice,” said Keenan.

“You will only be a burden to me and Galih. Galih has already decided no matter how much she wants she won't come to propose to me if you haven't untied me yet. I already wanted to let you go. I don't want to sit in two seats and I choose Galih as my stopover,” said Kirana who started to piqued.

“Then what should I do? Forgetting you? Fine, I'll forget about you if that's what you want. But my happiness seems to be none of your business,” Keenan said.

“Of course it will be my business Keenan. If you don't come and persuade Ningrum he won't go back to me and Lucy. He misunderstood. He thinks you're tormented because I did it on purpose. He stopped coming to the cafe and always avoided us. Ningrum has been holding a feeling for you since the first time you met and he deserves to be appreciated for his loyalty. I'm not gonna say you have to accept it, but at least meet him and explain it to him. I beg of you as Ningrum's best friend. Me and Lucy need Ningrum to come back,” said Kirana who ended up crying as she mentioned her best friend's name.

“This will be the last time I'm begging you. Please Keenan, help us return Ningrum. We started dreaming the three of us wouldn't be fair if it was just me and Lucy who were happy. We don't want to leave Ningrum alone.”

“Indirectly you have asked me to accept Ningrum,” muttered Keenan.

“Think that's your punishment from me. Learning to love someone who loves you is not difficult. I've already done it. I learned to love Bang Raihan until my daughter was born. I started the story with him without feeling but still ended happily. You know why? Because people who love you will never disappoint you let alone hurt you. You can trust him and can put all your burdens in front of him,” Kirana said.

“So because I forced you to accept others when your heart is still for me now you are asking me to feel the same?”

“Yes. But only if you can commit to not hurting my best friend. If you really don't want to do it. Because you're not necessarily as loud and strong as I am. You know why Keenan? You are weak. You yourself said that? Your heart is weak so easily it lets me go. So before you step closer to it, strengthen your heart. Remember if I always keep an eye on you guys,” Kirana said.

“Will I consider,” replied Keenan.

“One more Kee, please don't leave Galih. He doesn't have many friends let alone one as close as you and Aksara. I hope the three of you will always support and complement each other like you before the arrival of me in the midst of you and Galih,” said Kirana.

Keenan smiled, “if I stay away from Galih, that means I'm stupid. That Arsa Galih that helped me get up when I fell apart with you a few years ago Ki. Right now, that man is roomily providing an opportunity for both of us to let go of the misunderstanding. I will remain his friend and will continue like that unless he dumps me,” Keenan said.

“And I'm sure Galih Arsa Shiddiq my future husband will not leave his best friend for any reason,” Kirana said.

“Excellent pride,” says Keenan who is now more relaxed.

“Of course,” reply Kirana with great pride.

Keenan got up and extended his hand to Kirana, “Kirana Dwi Dhanastri, thank you for the good times you gave me. As you know, I am Keenan Raditya Ghifari, a close friend of your husband. I hope we can get to know each other with a good impression,” Keenan said.

“Greetings to Keenan,” Kirana returned Keenan's hand and smiled.

The two return to Galih to get the man out of his car. Keenan returned Kirana to Galih and when he saw Kirana standing next to Galih then holding her hand, Keenan smiled. For the first time his heart felt no pain from seeing the woman he loved grasping and smiling for another man.

“May you always be happy, last until old age. Don't forget to invite me when you're getting married later,” Keenan said.

“Definitely,” said Galih then tos with Keenan.