HEY JUN

30

The clock shows at one in the morning. The sky looks dark. The moonlight that usually accompanied the silent night for this time was absent, covered in clouds. The sounds of crickets and other night animals are earthy, breaking the silence of the night.

Pak Narto walked around. The old man was wearing a scabbard that covered his face like a ninja. He carries a jerry can filled with gasoline. The steps are slow while the two neutrals are always vigilant watching the situation around.

A small grin rose from his lips when he saw the small house that would be his target this time. Mr. Narto again circulated his views to make sure no one passed by or saw the action.

Early in the day like this most of the local villagers were asleep. They will usually return to activities around three in the morning. Pak Narto who already understand well with the habits of the citizens of course. So that he has set the time when he will launch the action.

"Aman" muttered Pak Narto.

Currently, Pak Narto's position is behind Juna's house. He immediately opened the lid of the jerrycan he was carrying and began to water the walls of Juna's house. Pak Narto returned to his views. Safe, everything as expected.

Mr. Narto took a lighter in his color pocket. He immediately lit a fire and threw it at Juna's house.

Cetassi...

Juna House which is made of wood and woven bamboo very quickly react with fire. Mr. Narto is retreating. He hides in the bushes while checking how the fire engulfs Juna's house.

The fire started to burn. Pak Narto immediately ran away from Juna. As fast as lightning, Mr. Narto returned to his home. Fortunately, really lucky. During the trip Pak Narto did not cross paths with anyone. He arrived home safely. The quiet state of the house made Pak Narto breathe a sigh of relief. At least no one knows about it.

***

"The fire...!!! The fire...!!!" the screams of the citizens were put to each other with the sound of tongs that sounded by the citizens.

Residents who were still asleep were of course shocked and immediately scattered. They ran around carrying buckets filled with water.

Juna's house is no longer visible, covered with flames that are increasingly becoming. The black smoke continued to rise.

"Is Juna there?" shouted Mr. RT to the people who were helping tame the red hero.

"We don't know, sir. Since yesterday Juna has not been seen."

"The fire is becoming more and the fire department has not yet reached the site. How'this? Juna's house is mostly made of wood. The fire will certainly quickly devour the house" exclaimed Mr. RT in panic.

"Has anyone contacted Haris and Ines?" ask Mr. RT.

"Already Sir! They're on their way here" said one of the residents who helped put out the fire.

The sound of fire-extinguishing sirens was heard. Mr. RT can breathe a sigh of relief. At least the citizens would not be overwhelmed by their arrival. The firemen immediately took up positions, taking out all of their ammunition to fight the red man.

Without many words, the five-man firefighter immediately carried out his duties. Residents who initially helped extinguish the fire with buckets filled with water, are now asked to pull over so that officers can focus on extinguishing the fire.

"Sir RT...!" harris and Ines. The two brothers ran away.

"Haris, Ines... Is Juna inside?" ask Mr. RT.

Haris and Ines looked at each other.

"We don't know, sir" Haris replied lying.

"Yes..." Ines pulls Haris' hand, codes with both eyes. Fortunately, the interaction of the two brothers was not seen by Mr. RT.

"Do you need officers to come inside?" ask Mr. RT doubtful. Seeing the appearance of Juna's house that has been almost completely engulfed in fire, it is very unlikely that Juna is still alive if he is in the house.

"Free, sir" said the fire officer who apparently heard the words of Mr. RT.

"At this time we will focus on extinguishing the fire so as not to spread to other homes. Sorry, if you see the fire and the state of the house. It is unlikely that the homeowner will survive. Is there someone inside?" ask the officer again.

"We don't know, sir. The house was occupied by Juna. Just alone. We don't know if he's at his house or not" RT said.

Haris pulls Ines' hand. He took her away from the crowd.

"What's up, Mom?" whisper Ines.

"We have to agree not to investigate the fire of Mother's house" Haris said coldly.

"Lho, Mommy? why?."

"Let it be like that. That way Juna can survive. I'm sure it must have been Mr. Narto or his son-in-law. They must want to eliminate Juna. Good thing we moved fast by telling him to leave."

"But, Mas. Mr. RT must be suspicious if we seem silent. Where are there people who just relax when they get a disaster like this?" ines asked annoyed.

"No choice, Nes. If we let Mr. RT take the case to the police, Mas is afraid that Juna will be carried away on another case. We have to take it safe. Nevermind! Mas Haris better lose the house than lose Juna."

Ines nodded. He thought about Haris's words. At least with this fire, Juna's heat case will evaporate.

"Tomorrow contact Juna. Now Mas will talk to Mr. RT as well as straighten out Juna's hot case with Diandra. At least Juna's name won't be ugly here" Haris said.

***

Juna's hands fumbled over the place beside him. He was looking for a flat object that had been ringing since, disturbing his sleep that had just fallen asleep.

"Hello.." said Juna with a hoarse voice typical of people waking up. His eyes were still closed so Juna did not know who was calling him at this time.

"Juna, mother's house is on fire."

Juna was immediately shocked. His eyes opened when he heard Ines's voice telling him about his mother's house.

"The fire? How come?" ask Juna to scream.

"It looks like it was burned by someone Jun."

"What's? Ma'am, that's my only mother's house. Why would anyone burn it?" juna asked, not accepting. He began to speculate that the house was actually burned down in order to kill him.

"Jun, you must be sincere. Ma'am Ines and Mas Haris agreed not to take the case to the police."

"Can't do that, Mom!!! The culprit must be arrested! It's criminal! Crime, Ma'am! Juna is not willing if the person is still wandering around" Juna said emotionally.

"Don't know if it's criminal, Jun. We just don't want you to get dragged into another case. Mas Haris has spoken to RT if we want to close the case..."

"June..." Haris took over the phone that Ines was holding.

"Listen to Haris! He didn't mean to be mean to you. They just want to protect you. I'd rather lose my house than lose you, Jun. Ask you to close the book. Open a new page in Pare. The house is indeed a relic of Mother, many memories there. However, we cannot dissolve in those memories, Jun. Make memories in a new place. Mas always pray that you can rise and succeed there" said Haris advising Juna.

"How's the house, Mom?" ask Juna lirih.

"Rata by land, Jun. You know our own house is made of wood. So very fast in the fire."

"Juna wants to see it, Mas. Juna wants to go home" please Juna.

"Understand, Jun. You can't come here. They are worried about your safety. Accordingly! You focus on Pare. Open a new leaf there."

Juna did not answer. He chose to disconnect his phone call. Juna was unable to speak. Arguing with Haris will never be finished, will not make him win. Juna the youngest child must obey even if it is against the wishes of his heart.

Juna throws his gawai into the bed. He sat down with his knees hugged. Both of his eyes were glaring, with his mind already running everywhere.

What the hell is his sin? Why do the ordeal keep attacking him? Starting from the marriage of Lia, fired from Scholar High School, Mother died, and now her house burned down.

Juna really did not think. Is it possible that he had committed a great sin so that God gave him a constant trial? What needs Juna seven flower bath so that he no longer gets bad luck in his life.

Juna took a deep breath. It seems he had to meet his uncle to tell a story. Juna doesn't know anyone in Pare. He also forgot to ask Athalia for contact so he could not contact her again. The only person he could talk to was his uncle.

***

"What information do you have?" arya asked her subordinates.

"Juna's house is on fire, boss" said Arya's men.

"The fire? Hah, it must be the old man who deliberately set it on fire" Arya said as she closed the file she had been checking.

"What about Juna?" ask Arya again.

"Juna is likely dead, boss. But when traced to the CTF, no bodies were found."

"Stupid! It means Juna is alive. He must have left before the old man acted. Then Diandra?."

"The lady's gone, boss."

"Huh, you devil woman. After draining my money, he just ran away. Accelerate divorce. I don't want to be her husband anymore. Do various ways for the court to immediately grant my divorce request" Arya's order, which was immediately accepted by her subordinates.

"One more. Investigate the Juna house fire. If it's true this is the old man's act. So, scorch the fields that are ready to harvest!."

"But, boss, why should we interfere?."

"Take it as compensation for the money my son took away. I want Diandra and her family to be destroyed just like she destroyed my pride in front of Juna."

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