Captain Arkan

Ch. 8 Meet the rescue team

Arkan still did not admit that he was the son of Mr. Wijaya. He still continued to plan to tease the beautiful girl in front of him.

"Oh so you're Pak Wijaya's son-in-law? When is your wedding taking place? Why don't I know?" ask Arkan to investigate.

"Ah, we haven't held a reception yet. My husband was suddenly sent on border duty, so we postponed the show."

"Don't you run away here because you don't like that ugly captain?"

Mitha was surprised to hear Arkan's question.

"Ah you misunderstood. I don't dislike her, I'm just not ready to get married young. I still want to enjoy my good times."

"Hmmm did he curb your freedom?"

"Ah no."

"Did he take away your youth? Rip your fun? Or over-regulate you?"

Mitha shook her head again. He was annoyed because Arkan asked too many questions.

"Then what about you, Captain? Are you married?"

Arkan smiled and shook his head.

"I'm too busy fighting, not even one woman wants to get close to me."

"Why? You're handsome and great!" puji Mitha plain.

"Of course, maybe they're afraid of being a widow at a young age."

"Yes you're right. I was also afraid of being a widow at a young age. But I don't have a choice."

"I'll marry you if you're a widow at a young age." Arkan said.

Mitha's face was red. His heart rippled softly as he heard that remark.

If Papa hadn't betrothed me. Ah no, had we met sooner, I would have definitely turned down this engagement and chose to run away with him. Oh, my God Mitha what are you thinking. You just got to know him, what if he's lying.

"It's late now. You go to sleep first."

Arkan's voice surprised him. Mitha nodded and fell asleep in front of Arkan. Because too tired Mitha was asleep, until unconscious when Arkan stroked her hair and rubbed her cheek.

You're so sloppy. How can you fall asleep so soundly when you're with a stranger near you. Thank goodness I am with you now. You don't even know that the husband you mentioned is in front of you now? You're a really interesting girl.

Arkan kissed Mitha softly on the forehead, then laid his body in a tilted position facing Mitha. He still admired that beautiful and gentle face.

Mama is really great, she chose a daughter-in-law with high quality.

Arkan fell asleep next to Mitha.

*****

The next morning the sunlight burst into the mouth of the cave. Arkan woke up with a big smile on his lips. He saw Mitha who was still asleep while hugging her. He pulled out the hair that covered Mitha's face. Mitha nodded slowly. Arkan pretended to be asleep.

Mitha blinked her eyes, and was immediately flabbergasted as she came to a realization. Hurriedly he pulled his hand from the body of Arkan who was pretending to be asleep.

Oh, my God, what am I doing? Why do I sleep while hugging him? Oh, my God, didn't I just confess that I was married. After me this time, she would definitely think that I was a cheap woman.

"You awake?" ask Arkan gently.

"When did you wake up?"

"I? An hour ago." he replied casually.

Whahuh? He woke up an hour ago? It means he woke up earlier than me and he knew that I was sleeping while hugging him. O Mitha.

"Prepare we must get out of the cave immediately, so that the rescue team can find us."

"But you're still sick Captain." said Mitha trying to be reasonable.

"Aren't you able to get me Mrs Wijaya?"

Mitha nodded in embarrassment. She felt unworthy to be called as Madam Wijaya.

"Ah call me Captain Mitha!"

"Hmm I'm afraid that your great husband will kill me if he knows I'm so disrespectful to his wife."

Mitha was silent and started to push Arkan out of the cave. They also returned to the river bank hoping to meet with a rescue team soon.

*****

After feeling tired enough, they decided to take a break. Suddenly a voice surprised them.

"Captain! You okay?"

Sergeant Sandi and some villagers were already behind them.

"Candy! Why are you so slow!" yukahu Arkan angry.

"Sorry Captain! We stopped the search because of heavy rain and steep terrain."

"All right, take us back to base."

Sandi prepares to get Arkan but he is rejected.

"You help the General's daughter! Bring me the backpack he's carrying!"

Sandi nodded, she picked up the backpack with a dislike look at Mitha.

Mitha who felt anxious also ventured to come to visit Arkan, but he was forbidden by Sandi.

"I want to see the Captain."

"Captain's resting, he shouldn't be disturbed!" ketus answer.

"For a moment, I just wanted to say thank you."Mitha forced.

"Thank you for making the Captain seriously injured! It almost took his life!" Sandi snapped at Mitha ferociously.

Mitha looked down sad. Tears have been shed in his eyes. He did not expect that Arkan would suffer such severe injuries. Mitha came back with gontai steps.

"Mitha... You're Mitha right?" a voice surprised him.

Mitha looked at the person who was reprimanding her.

"Uncle Hamka?" Mitha did not believe what she saw.

"Why is it here?"

"Mitha participated as a volunteer from the uncle's educator team. Uncle why is it here?"

Hamka whispered to Mitha.

"Please keep the uncle's whereabouts secret from everyone."

Without asking much, Mitha nodded.

"Why did you come to the health tent? You sick?" ask Hamka worriedly.

Mitha shook her head, she looked at Sandi who was also looking at her hatefully.

"Mitha wants to see Mitha's sick friend uncle, but Mitha can't come in" she replied sadly.

"Who dares to forbid you?"

Mitha pointed at Sandi who was standing guard in front of the tent. Hamka smiled and pulled Mitha in.

"It just so happens that uncle wants to see uncle's friend inside."

"But uncle...". Mitha still felt fear and guilt towards Sandi.

"Don't be afraid, Sandi's your uncle."

Mitha followed Hamka into the tent.

"With let her in, she's my niece and General Baskoro's daughter."

"Well, what if he's the General's son? He just put the Captain's life at risk!"

Hamka looked a little surprised, but a moment later he changed the look on his face.

"Come on, I happen to be going to see the Captain too!"

"Ah alright!" Sandipun eventually relented and allowed Mitha to enter.

Arriving inside Mitha saw Arkan sleeping in a sitting position on a hard wooden bed. Mitha felt very sorry.

"Mitha where's your sick friend?"

Mitha pointed at Arkan who was looking at her.

"You know the Captain? How can you be friends?" Hamka looks very enthusiastic.

Pukkkkp...

An empty bottle of mineral water slammed into Hamka's back.

"Since when have you been the one to gossip about Hamka!"

"Hahaha Captain! Don't be so fierce! You scared my niece!"

Hamka and Mitha approached Arkan and sat on the side of the wooden bed.

"It is an honor for me to be visited by you Mrs Wijaya!" Arkan welcomed Mitha's presence.

"Mrs Wijaya? Mitha are you married?"

"Ah uncle, that... Mitha.emm..."

"You don't know Hamka yet? He has become the son-in-law of Mr. Wijaya. How you become an uncle, a niece get married you don't know!"

"Sir Wijaya? Then you guys...."

Hurriedly Arkan cut off Hamka's speech.

"Ah Mrs Wijaya can please call Sandi here!"

"All right, Captain."

When Mitha left, Arkan told her briefly about her and Mitha.

"You must remember Hamka, keep this a secret!"

"You're too cruel, Captain! My niece is a good girl!"

"Calm down, I'm not gonna hurt her."