Friend of Longing

Episode 37's

While descending the stairs, Aldi saw his family who were already in the dining room. He looked at Papa softly, because he remembered the incident last night, because with a matter of days, Papa could no longer be with his family.

Aldi sat down, then quietly silent in his head. I don't know what he's thinking, only he and God know.

Instantly the silence was broken by Papa who called Riki, because he was already in front of the main door.

" Riki, come on in, we'll eat with Nak".

" Good Lord, thank you".

Riki also approached the dining table, in fact he did not feel good if he had to join, but if the Great Lord had called, it means that it is already indisputable, because he remembered with the words of his father last night.

" Rik, tumben lo early in the morning gini already to my house?".

" I'm sorry, sir, but from now on I'm going to school with you every day".

" Hemm, does it have to be this way Pa?".

Ask Aldi to his Papa, because according to his rules this is very strict now. He knows how Riki is, he is a person who is firm with his principles, so if he has received orders, he will certainly do it at any cost.

If all you know, Riki is a cheerful man, that's a big mistake. Because he is able to do anything so that all the words he has spoken can be done, including this time an oath that he cannot deny to Papa Aldi.

Riki is much colder than Aldi, he will only talk to people he thinks can be trusted, his example is like Alda, people who have been trusted by Aldi.

Because he had learned from his father, to become a commander he had to be much stronger, so as not to be easily fooled by others. Including protecting his master from now on.

" He's a son, because Papa entrusted you to Riki".

" But why? Indeed Riki must always be there beside Aldi continue that?".

" Isn't Riki's job like that?".

He asked while looking at Riki.

" Riki is always there beside Aldi, but if Aldi asks Riki, not to be next to Aldi can continue to Pa?".

" It's up to you to give Riki orders". While chewing.

" I'm sorry Sir it's up to you, all the orders, are in your hands, I'm just obeying the orders you gave me, but if you ask me not to get too close, I'll be watching you from afar".

Now Riki answered too, because whatever the business of his Master, want now or later, it has become his business, even though he must watch over him from a distance though.

" Okay, but if later I'm with Alda, you don't follow".

" Good Young Master, but I will keep an eye on you from a distance".

" It's up to you Rik". His tone was getting upset.

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In school it might be said to be a very cheerful day for some people, because they can chat with their peers, happy because they can laugh with many people.

At lunchtime in the cafeteria, Aldi spent his time just daydreaming. Riki who was beside him was silent and did not mutter. Because he knew his master was thinking about many things.

Someone who saw him from a distance was confused, because he knew Aldi was not to be guessed. But according to him this is strange, because not usually an Aldi looks very distraught heart, visible from the look of his face, he is having a heavy burden.

Alda who was with his friends immediately came to approach Aldi, he was curious what was with his best friend. He sat opposite Aldi at the dining table, carrying a tray filled with food. But Aldi did not realize that Alda was in front of him.

" Aldi, what's wrong with you?".

Suddenly his daydream came to a realization, when he heard someone talking to him.

" Alda, when are you here?".

" Just now, but you didn't realize, hyks, what's wrong, you got a problem?".

While looking at Riki who was beside Aldi, but who was in the face did not give an answer.

" What's up?". Ask her back.

" I'm not okay Al".

" Don't lie, if you don't want to tell me now, I'm not a problem. Take care of yourself in".

Aldi looked at the girl in front of him warmly. Then give the code to Riki so that he gets out of his seat. Riki also moved from his place and watched Aldi from a distance that was not too far away.

" Come Al". Patting the chair beside him.

Alda also moved from his seat, towards the place where Riki had just sat.

" What's up in?".

" Papa's next week go Al".

" Where are you sad about Di?".

" How could I not be sad, Papa went for two years to fight there".

Aldi also told him what Papa talked to him last night, he told it softly, with a raging heart. Sincere or not, but he must be strong as steel, his heart must be able to accept even though it is injured with the reality that he must face. Honestly, he did not want to cry in front of the girl who was in front of him. Because he doesn't want to look weak.

Alda felt what Aldi felt at this time, his heart would have hurt if his Papa had gone far. He understood Aldi's fear, because there his Papa risked life and death. But he tried to encourage Aldi so that he felt stronger and stronger.

" Aldi, I understand, your heart must be very broken now, because the most meritorious person in your life, must go to separate for a long time. But you must be strong Di, you must pray for your Papa so that he is always healthy there, and can return here safely. And I believe your Papa's office will be fine as long as you're in Di's hands, because your Papa's lucky to have a child like you". Said Alda giving strength "now before your Papa's departure, you must show your devotion to Papa, show that you are a strong person, who can boast of your Papa and Mama".

" Thank you Al, you always give me strength, you really before the departure of Papa later, I have to make Papa proud of me. Thanks again for supporting me". Said Aldi while grasping Alda's arm.

" Yes Di, I'd be smart if you were strong. Because your happiness is everything to me".

Thank God for creating a friend like Alda, who gave me the strength to live my life. Aldi.

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