I want to Find Him
THE CHAPTER 24
My sister and I are sitting on the front porch of my house. We spent the night gazing at the sky which was sprinkled with stars. I leaned on her shoulder while enjoying the susana tonight. And I don't want this night to pass quickly.
In my head is still ringing the incident while in the cafe. I still can't believe this is real. I'm gonna be a wife. Huh, a wife? I still can't believe it. Can I be a good wife to Sister Fatha. I'm not sure yet. However, I will try to be his loyal companion. And promised not to betray him.
I rubbed the ring that Brother Fatha gave me while looking at her shady face. But I am aware of one thing. Right now, behind the shade of his face was a nervousness emanating. I know he's thinking something. I touched her face looking up at the sky, asking that she look me in the face. He lowered his eyes and looked at my face.
"You know me, what's on your mind?" My toot.
He turned his eyes. Then look back at the sky. I waited for the answer for a few seconds. Until I get back to sounding. "Sister.."
"So confused, Han. It's been seven years that you've kept all this. And now, Brother doesn't want to keep it anymore."
I immediately lifted my head from the shoulder of Brother Fatha. "What does Brother mean?" My toot.
He looked at me seriously while holding both of my hands. "Han, listen. We'll be married soon. So, before we get married Brother doesn't want any secrets between us." Brother Fatha spoke in a very serious tone. "It's about Rain" he continued.
I was very surprised when Rain's name was mentioned. For a long time the name was not heard from the mouth of Brother Fatha. And to his surprise he said of 'Secret'.
"Rain?"
"Yes. Rain." He paused for a moment. "Hany, you don't know if Rain and I have been friends since Junior High?" The question almost left me in shock. "Rain and I have been friends for a long time. Even further before we're friends."
I just understand now why they looked so familiar when we were together. It turns out they were familiar at that time.
"Certainly, why are you pretending to be familiar in front of me?" My toot.
"It was Rain's wish." Answer Brother Fatha.
"But why would Rain ask like that?"
"Ha.. Have you ever wondered why I am suddenly in your life? This is not a coincidence Han. Even though I know this is God's will. But God made Rain an intermediary. He was the one who asked me to come to your class that day."
"Huh?" Again I was surprised.
"Yes. Rain had been home a few days before you saw him at the cafe that time. And.. Ever since he came home, he's been watching you that long. Because he didn't dare to see you."
"wait. He said at the cafe at the time. You mean Rain's birthday?" Brother Fatha nodded. "So, is Brother there?" My toot.
"Yes. I watched you guys fight back then. After you left I approached Rain who was completely injured back then. And as a friend I can't bear to see it that way. He always asked me to take care of you. But I always refused. However, that night I immediately accepted his offer." Obviously Brother Fatha.
"So, when you offered to teach me, it was all Rain's wish?" My toot.
He's nodding. "It's all Rain's plan, Han."
I really didn't expect Rain to be on me. Honestly, none of this has ever occurred to me. Even I thought that Brother Fatha was sincere in helping me at that time. But that was all he did for Rain.
"However, over time I started making mistakes, Han. I'm starting to love you. And worst of all, I tried to take you from Rain. He was so angry when he found out that I started trying to separate you. And also we had a fight the day before he disappeared."
Sister Fatha told me all about Rain that I didn't know. My tears flowed hearing the story that Brother Fatha told me. I didn't think Rain loved me more than I thought. Even he was willing to beat up a close friend just to defend me. It would be unfair if I didn't give him anything for everything he did for me. However, what should I do. Just where I am I don't know where it is.
"Han, there's one more thing. But Brother beg you not to be angry. Actually Brother is still communicating with Rain," he said.
Quickly my face immediately turned to look at Brother Fatha. "What?"
"Yes, Han. However, not always. Only a few times a year. He always sends you e-mails to ask you how we're doing."
"Keep, why didn't Brother tell me?"
"But Brother, I know that I, Mega Ma'am, Grandpa, and the others can't forget Rain until now. With how much you can keep this a secret from us." I said with tears.
"No idea, Han. But, Brother must how. On one hand, Brother is very concerned to see you who always hope to find Rain. And on the other hand if Big Brother does not obey Rain, then he will completely disappear. Therefore, Brother chose to obey Rain's will. Brother apologize to you Han, for all this."
Brother Fatha held my hand as she pleaded. But my tongue is too faint to speak now. All I have in mind is Rain. There's nothing else. I continued to cry without caring for Brother Fatha who was apologizing from me.
"Han, if you don't want to forgive Brother, it's fine. Brother will accept it. However, one more thing you should know. Rain has now returned to Bangkok." Said Brother Fatha.
Hearing that sentence I immediately stopped crying. Like a flower blooming in the morning, it gave me a new hope to meet Rain.
"W-Is that right, brother?" My toot.
"Yes. I e-mailed him three months ago. And he said he's back in Thailand."
"So she's not in Bangkok yet?"
"Sister doesn't know either. But all his family was there. So, where would he go other than to his father's house."
I smiled at the statement. I'm so excited now. I'm sure I can find Rain.
"False, yes, Brother. Brother has given me hope back." I hugged Brother Fatha.
"You shouldn't be thanking me. Because you have to know all these things."
"Alright, then," I said. "By the way, you don't have to apologize. Because all of this is a lesson to me. Then we're even now."
Fatha smiled too. Then he got up and stood up. "Where are you going?" My toot.
"It's late, Hany's sleeping. Tomorrow, you have to wake up early to get ready" he replied.
" Yeah, then I'm in.."
"Yes." Yeah."
"Good night. Assalamu'alaikum."
"Goddessalam.."
I also left Brother Fatha who was still standing in his place. He watched me until I actually went inside the house. After I closed the door, I heard the engine of the car roar. The sound of the car began to sound faint and disappeared.
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"See you in two months. Mother and Fatha will prepare your engagement properly." Said Mother with a smile. I hugged him too. "Give me, Mother."
This morning, Brother Fatha's parents came with a proposal sign. We and our family were shocked by the sudden proposal. Even I myself did not know that Brother Fatha would move this fast. Of course, Father and Mother welcomed his proposal with joy. Even within 30 minutes, they were able to set our engagement date.
Yeah, we're getting engaged in two months. Right after my job is done. We agreed to equate our engagement day with the inauguration of Kak Fatha's new company. So, I'm pretty sure that show will be huge.
After the application process was completed, everyone went to take me to the airport. And now we're at the airport, saying hello before I leave.
I hugged Dad too, and he returned my arms. "Be careful, yes, son," he said. I also turned to Grandpa. He hugged me while rubbing my back. "You must complete your task quickly. And hurry back." Grandpa. "Yes, Cake" I said. When heading to Bu Mega, my tears immediately flowed and hugged her. He also returned my embrace. "Mom, I promise I'll bring Rain home" I said. "Hurry back" he replied. I also turned to the two parents of Brother Fatha who also accompanied me. I also touched them one by one. After that, I also faced Brother Fatha who was behind me. I hugged him too. He returned my embrace. "See you in two months" he said. "Hem.." Mumbles. "Sister will miss you, Han." Said Brother Fatha while taking off her embrace. "Me too" I said.
I pulled my suitcase and waved at them. "See you all, please.." My scream. Then I went to my plane.
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