Forever Love

The Year of Papa Setya

Arriving at Papa Zafran's house, Papa Setya returned lethargic. Papa Zafran understands what is felt by this friend and his besi. He called upon Syaquile to give them an explanation.

“Now tell us, how did you know that the one in the tomb was not Arkana?” ask Papa Zafran to Syaquile.

Syaquile was surprised, apparently they already knew the matter of the tomb. Fortunately, he and Qania had agreed to make an answer if one day everything was discovered and Arkana had not been found. Moreover, her brother had told her that the results of the DNA test did not match, so Syaquile had prepared the answer according to her brother's instructions.

Papa Setya awaits Syaquile's reply. Can Syaquile see how that face looks at him expectantly.

“So, my sister once told me that she often dreamed strange things about Arka's sister. He said in his dream that brother Arka often asked for help and said that he was not him. I don't understand what that means either. Then along with the dream, he said there was a figure of Juna who kept asking for help and apologizing. My brother and I don't know what that means either. And at that time the brother again way to the mall and accidentally met with brother Dennis who he said Juna's best friend. He asked his brother to investigate the tomb because he thought it was not Arka's brother considering that Juna had disappeared since then. He said that night, Dennis accidentally heard Juna's evil plan. So yeah, he asked to make it checked. And the result turned out to be true if the one in the tomb was Juna,” Syaquile story by alternately staring at the two parents in front of him.

“Why not tell us?” ask Papa Zafran.

“I forgot Pa, completely forgot. Because at that time the results came out along with my brother in the hospital. I didn't know if I had to tell stories or take care of my sister at that time. And because I hurried to go with Om Setya, I forgot. I also have not told my sister about it if you do not remember me today,” replied Syaquile half made up the story.

“So Qania doesn't know yet?” ask Papa Setya.

“Not Om,” answer Syaquile plan.

Papa Zafran squinted his eyes, he could see Syaquile. He smiled faintly realizing that something was trying to be covered by his son.

“Quick phone Qania, she should know about this. There's a chance Arka's still alive. He will definitely be happy to hear this news,” said Papa Setya.

Syaquile nodded then he took the phone out of his pants pocket and called his brother but only the voice of the operator answered him. He tried several times but it was still the same. They don't know if what they're calling is making out on the plane.

Qania was resting her head on Arkana's shoulders with their hands clasped together. Arkana continued to shower the head of Qania with kisses, her favorite place.

“No contact,” said Syaquile followed by his head.

“Yes, you better not think about this now. You should be prepared because your birthday party will be held tonight. Don't mind much first,” entertain Papa Zafran.

“Which doesn't think, this can't escape my mind. The party was cancelled. After all, it was a Qania welcoming party, but there was no one. Clear it,” said Papa Setya lazy.

“Crazy Lu ya! It's delicious, I'm tired of taking care of the invitation and tell people to make light and take care of all the preparation of the show and you just want to talk to chat. Wah asked for his brain pierced,” collected Papa Zafran.

“Aah, ntar me indemnity,” said Papa Setya did not want to argue.

“No! No debate! Anyway tonight the party so and I do not accept rejection,” said Papa Zafran fiercely.

Papa Setya grunts, “Lu doesn't understand my feelings.”

“Gue knows Set. So tonight, I just want Lu entertained and tomorrow we'll find Arkana's whereabouts whether he's alive or dead. I help you until you can,” said Papa Zafran firmly.

There is also a point, Zafran said. I am tired and need entertainment. Maybe with parties and gatherings of colleagues can be entertainment for me, inner Papa Setya.

“Ya set aja,” said Papa Setya relented.

 

. . .

 

Papa Setya's birthday party will be held soon. Rizal was the most busy taking care of it. Fero only helped a few because Chika had just given birth three days ago and still needed herself. But he stays if Rizal contacts him. Later that night Fero will be present even without Chika.

There was Ghea and their son who accompanied Rizal at the hotel at once they had booked a hotel room so that later they would not need to go home.

The decoration is very beautiful and elegant. Food and drinks are on the table. Music began to be heard in the room used to hold a birthday party.

There is a tiered cake with a 55 figure candle on it.

Guests began to arrive while the task of receiving guests is Papa Zafran, Mama Alisha who holds Arqasa who tonight looks so handsome and cool with his suit and Syaquile. Rizal and Fero also welcomed several guests and again busy checking all the preparations for the event.

Papa Setya came to be escorted by Mr. Anwar and joined with his two made.

“Happy birthday Bro, all the best prayers I've given you. And I hope that your hope will be true,” said Papa Zafran hugged Papa Setya.

“Aamiin Bro, thank you,” Papa Setya replied to him then they took off a hug.

“Mas, happy birthday yes. I doain Mas always get happiness and all his hopes are granted by Allah SWT,” said Mama Alisha.

“Aamiin, thanks Al prayer,” said Papa Setya smiled haru.

“Grandpa happy birthday yes, Ar dear grandfather,” said Arqasa who was immediately carried by Papa Setya.

“Kakek is also very dear Ar,” replied Papa Setya.

Arqasa also asked to be sent down but Papa Setya did not want and insisted to continue holding his grandson until Ar resigned only.

One by one they congratulated Papa Setya. Both family and relatives and co-workers. Many have asked for Qania's whereabouts including Rizal and Fero but Papa Setya and his two made-up only replied that Qania was not present.

“It's a shame that Qania can't come,” said Rizal.

“Iya, whereas every year he does not miss coming for this celebration,” timpal Ghea.

“What makes Qania not come home. From what I heard he has finished his script exam,” Fero added.

The three throw questions and opinions at each other but find no answer.

The MCs had called Papa Setya to get closer to the table where his birthday cake was. Papa Setya smiled goodbye to his colleagues to go to the place that has been prepared. He is accompanied by Papa Zafran and Mama Alisha and Arqasa who are now standing next to him.

“Thank you to all who deigned to be present at my simple event tonight. I am so happy to be able to get together and celebrate my birthday this time with all of you. I can't say much either. So let's just start the show,” said Papa Setya.

MC is back in the role. He asked for the music player to play a happy birthday song and be followed by the audience. They sing while clapping.

The song of a very familiar happy birthday song enlivened the room where they held a party. And now it's changing to a song to blow out the candles.

The song ends, the MC asks Papa Setya to pray saying his wish in a heart commonly called ‘make a wish’ before blowing out the candle.

Papa Setya was confused and the invitees began to make a sound and turn on each other's phones. Papa Setya just wanted to ask Fero and Rizal to check on him, but all was made silent and paved the way for two people who had just entered with one of them holding a birthday cake with a lit number 55 candle.

Candlelight plus cell phone lighting from the invited guests made the room feel like it was holding a concert. But that's not their focus. They watched the woman and the man who were walking closer to the table where Papa Setya and the two men were standing and looking curiously at the two people who were approaching them.

Happy birthday Papa ...

The voice of the woman who sings is certainly very familiar to them, namely the voice of Qania. It made Papa Setya smile because he was very impressed with Qania who turned out to make a surprise for him.

Happy birthday Papa ...

The voice of the man who is now alternating singing also makes Papa Setya become restless as well as Mama Alisha and Papa Zafran.

Happy birthday Papa

Happy birthday Papa

May you live long

Good luck.

The song ends just as they are in the presence of Setya's father with a birthday cake in Qania's hands.

Papa Setya who was smiling now broke into tears. He seemed unable to control himself when he saw the man who was next to Qania even though it only looked faint with a small candlelight.

“Pa, blown candles,” says Qania.

Papa Setya stammered but just as he wanted to blow his candle, the lights went straight on.

Papa Setya was wide-eyed, the man before him standing with Qania made his heart seem to stop beating.

Qania glanced at Syaquile and her sister immediately responded by taking the birthday cake in Qania's hands.

“Pa, happy birthday. Arka misses Papa,” said Arkana who now has her cheeks wet with tears.

“Ar-Arka. Is this you, son? This is papa's son, Arkana? Hikss Arkana this is you son?” said Papa Setya who immediately rushed to embrace Arkana with sobs that sounded so bitter.

“Iya Pa, this is Ark. Sorry Arka has made Papa sad,” he said.

“Arkanah, hiks. Arkana Papa's. You're still alive, son. You miss you so much, son. Papa misses Arka so much,” Papa Setya's tears break, he no longer cares about the guests and just continues to spill his cries and longings in the arms of the child.

Papa Zafran and Mama Alisha are the same. They cried bitterly to see their son-in-law who was now standing straight in front of them and it was not a dream.

Rizal and Fero did not care who they hit because they were in a hurry to get to where Papa Setya was standing. Both of them could no longer hold back their tears.

Guests who know quite close to the couple Father and child were crying and some also took part in capturing the moment through their cellphone cameras.

Qania was crying, and she looked at her son who was silent. Then Qania grabbed Arqasa and carried him.

“Ar, the Daddy Ar comes Son. Ar doesn't miss Daddy?” qania asked still as pleased.

Papa Setya took off his arms and then showered kisses all over Arkana's face. Then again he hugged and tears and sobs as if he did not want to stop.

“Papa, this is Arkana Pa. Papa's Son. Papa's son,” said Arkana who he also continues to tighten his embrace to the Papa.

“She Daddy Ar?”

The small voice brought Papa Setya and Arkana's attention as well as all those present to him.

Papa Setya and Arkana took off their arms and wiped away her tears.

“Ka, your son Ka. Your son is grown,” said Papa Setya.

Arkana shed tears looking at Arqasa as if this was their first meeting.

“Ar, don't want to hug Daddy?” arkana asked with a sweet smile though her tears spilled again and again.

“He really is Daddy or him Om Tristan?” ask Arqasa who surprised them.

Arkana responded, his son must have thought he was Tristan because it was the identity that his son knew from the beginning.

“Ar, Om Tristan it's different. He's been with God and this is Daddy Arkana. His Daddy Arqasa,” Arkana said calmly and patiently explaining.

“Daddy. Dad-dy, hikss Daddy.”

Arkana who saw Arqasa crying immediately immediately took over her son from the Mami.

Both hugged tightly. Arqasa cried while continuing to call his Daddy and said longing words repeatedly as well as Arqasa.

The meeting of father and son also adds to the novelty. Mama Alisha and Papa Zafran immediately approached and embraced Arkana. They are deeply moved and happy because of the return of Arkana. Fero and Rizal embrace Arkana.

Haru crying, longing and welcome back continues to be spoken from all who attended this event.

“Pa, this is a gift from Qania to Papa. Qania hope Papa likes the gift that Qania brought. Qania apologized if Papa must have felt sad to hear the voice of another man calling dear Qania. But don't be mad at Qania. Blame it Papa's annoying son,” said Qania chuckled with tears.

Papa Setya immediately hugged his favorite son-in-law. He was crying again in happiness.

“Thank you son, this is the most beautiful gift that Papa got during Papa's life and on Papa's birthday,” said Papa Setya.

“Alright, our reunion event is pending. Let's continue the birthday event because the birthday has not blown the candle and the invited guests have not eaten the dish. Don't embarrass a Setya Wijaya to starve his guests on his birthday,” Papa Zafran's joke makes them all laugh.

“What Papa-in-law said. Oh yes Pa, please dong that Arka's wife don't hold. I was not satisfied with his hug and Papa from earlier did not want to release him. Please yes, Pa,” insinuated Arkana who is actually just joking and returning laughter sounded from the room.

MC also asked the music player to repeat the happy birthday song until the cake is cut.

The anniversary event took place with great joy and a lot of the city's media crew who captured the moment tonight. Sure news of Arkana's return tomorrow morning will be a trending topic.