KEEPING SECRETS (CAN YOU?)

Eps. 89 Tangled Face

Popularity is like a double-edged sword. One will bring pleasure and luxury the other side will make hurt full of sacrifice. That is how Nabila and Diva feel today.

Now they both hit hard on the earth, after a long time floating in the air. It was as if the wind that was flying their bodies disappeared. The harsh earth seemed to want to drown, swallowing their entire bodies.

The one who felt the most blow due to the actual dismantling of the side, was the Diva. He lost a lot of customers who used to be loyal to see the content of the video he uploaded. On social media, he lost a lot of followers. The scathing comments from netizens really put pressure on his mentality. Of course it is followed by the number of manufacturers who want to work together to advertise their products, even those who already know well and have long established good relations with him, he said, choose to withdraw support and also stay away.

It all happened so fast. In a matter of days, everything disappeared. Leaving the Diva alone. But strangely, all the content uploaded by third parties about him, instead gained the sympathy and support of netizens. Such as videos of his last meeting with Bethoven in the airport, or other videos that upload personal opinions of the uploader without clarification on Diva or Nabila.

Two weeks have passed. The entire contract of employment and cooperation has been lifted from the real life of this mother and child. Fortunately, their money is still pretty much in the bag. Can still be used for a long time.

“Dimages Diva. How come I haven't seen it? Today is Sunday, it is certain that he is off school right?” Ask Rendi. He's been coming to Nabila's house since morning. Since the first meeting and expressing feelings, also expressed his desire to marry Nabila, Rendi became very often play at Nabila's house.  Although sometimes just bring food or just a ride to eat.

“Biasalah if like this she must be in her room.” Answer Nabila. “See that bi Minah so restless, just watch teve, change chanel many times it is not clear what she wants to watch.”

Rendi turned towards Minah who was in front of the television. Rendi frowned at seeing almost every fifteen seconds Minah changed her television channel.

“Is he still saddened by public anger?” Asked Rendi again and set his sights on Nabila. Nabila looks also tangled. ‘It seems they are not used to new circumstances like this.’ Inner Rendi.

“Not, I'm sure it wasn't because of that. But he was very sad because Bethoven still could not contact him.  Maybe Bethoven has blocked Diva.” Nabila replied as she exhaled quickly, as if releasing a heavy weight inside her chest.

“Can I talk to Diva?” Ask Rendi again after knowing the state of Diva.

“Boleh, soon I will deliver this breakfast to his room, then feed him. If I don't do it, I can be sure he won't eat anything all day.”

“Good.”

“Wait a minute yes, I will prepare breakfast for Diva first.”

A few minutes later.

Rendi saw Diva sitting on her bed cross-legged. Still in pajamas, this high school girl's sign still hasn't taken a shower. Her hair was left unattached without being tied. The look in his eyes was more often empty and glared somewhere. Many times he lifted the white phone in front of him, then swiped briefly the screen, then his lips pursed and put the phone back. It's been almost ten minutes Rendi and Nabila in Diva's room. Just two spoons managed Nabila feed into his daughter's mouth.

“Diva, You are still sad because Bethoven left?” Ask Randy slowly. He then sat himself on the bed with his back to Nabila and Diva.

“Iya. And what makes Diva's heart sad is the anger of Bethoven's brother when he left.”

Although he did not see directly, but heard the voice of the Diva that was shaking and getting slower Rendi was sure the young girl's tears had dripped.

“Besabarlah. One day Bethoven will realize why you did it.”

“I-iya om.” Reply Diva very softly.

“According to om, you do not continue to dissolve in your sadness and regret. You must rise up Diva. It is hard to be hurt by love, and hard to forget. But om sure as time goes by, you will be able to go back to how you used to be. As long as you want to take a moment of your mind.” Rendi Advice.

“Hmm... So why? You have to accept the fact that the name Bethoven is engraved in your heart. Whenever possible, it will not be eliminated. But you should also be able to accept the current reality, Bethoven has gone.”

Diva did not answer. He thought about Rendi's advice.

“As you said earlier, it feels very heavy Diva, but you have to get up. And it can happen if you want to get up. Om and your mama here are just helping. The rest you have to do.”

“But I don't want to forget it brother Betho om.”

“Tshouldn't forget. Bethoven will continue to be in your memory and heart. And you'll keep remembering it, unless you're amnesiac or memory loss.”

“Ih, when Diva must lose memory first anyway? Naudzubillah deh.” Reply to Diva while giggling.

“Well dong, laugh ga pairs of tangled face continues.” Said Nabila after seeing his daughter melted his mood. ‘Thank you yes Ren.’ Nabila said in her heart as she looked at the man's back.

“OK, now quickly finish your meal, continue I will take you all to the mall. I buy it, shop whatever I pay.”

“Truly om? Asssssyyyiikkk Shouted Diva gleefully. But a moment later, “Ga need to deh om. Diva at home.”

“Loh why?”

“Risih, surely later meet many people, hear their scorn all.” Complain Diva while inserting a spoonful of rice gulutnya.

“Udah cuekin. I'm sure not everyone hates you. I'm sure there are still a lot of people who sympathize with you. For example..... Me!” Said Rendi still turning her back to the two women while laughing.

“Cih, that's because om no want.” Diva Cibir.

“Yes, um want your mama to be your wife forever. And I'm the stepdaughter of om who will protect me forever.” Reply Rendi firmly. “But until now your mama still hangs my feelings, hikz, hikz..”.

“Don't bemay! Pake pretended to cry everything! Is this a soap opera?” Sergeh Nabila while hitting the pillow to Rendi's back many times. The one who was greeted laughed out loud from Rendi.

Diva laughed at the scene between them.

Meanwhile.

Luxury apartment.

“Damn I've been out a lot of money, the news has also gone viral. Even now Nabila and Diva become public enemies. But why Bram and Josephira have not shown any gelagat ya?” Naginisa. His face turned red because he was very angry. He felt he had failed to destroy his cousin's household.

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