
Aldy returned to work after a day off. But later in the afternoon he had to go see the old police in a building not far from campus.
"Can't, Al. You know, tonight's a big boss family event here!" said Aldy's boss when Aldy asked permission to go home quickly.
"However, sir. I promise to come back and continue the hours I have taken!" insist Aldy.
Aldy doesn't want to lose the chance to learn of his parents' death.
"But, promise me you'll come back, Al. He said he wanted a boss's daughter's engagement. I guess he has a crush on you, it turns out that the earth is the same sky can not be united, yes!"
"Non Janet's Engagement? Just who, sir?"
Aldy was shocked to hear the news of Janet's engagement. He knew who would be his fiancee.
"Say the son of the owner of the University of Nusantara!"
Aldy's feelings were right. Father January's son was Ken. Ara's boyfriend!!!
Aldy needs to know about the engagement with Ara. But the issue of his parents' death is more important.
At four o'clock, Aldy's gone to work. He should have come home at six. He had to replace it the next two hours.
The address given by the old police was a cafe near the Nusantara Campus. In no time at all Aldy was able to meet the old cop.
"Do you know why I asked to meet here?" ask Karso, the police are soon to retire.
Aldy shakes.
"I don't know, sir!"
"Don't you know, that's where your parents died!" firmly the old policeman while pointing towards the street in front of the cafe.
At the time, Aldy was a kid. He only knew his parents had died in an accident without knowing the place and why.
"Then, this place was still empty land and there was a deep enough abyss. This road is not as crowded now either. That night I was on patrol. Suddenly, there was a car that was walking very strangely. I knew right away that the car had brakes. I followed him!"
Mr. Karso stopped and sipped his coffee that had started to cool. Aldy was not eager to drink his coffee. He was more enthusiastic about listening to the old police story.
"In the car there was a man and a woman. I tried to help him and told him to get out of the car. But it's too late. The car went into the abyss!"
"Are my mom and dad still alive after the accident?"
Mr. Karso nodded.
"I went straight down into the ravine helped by some citizens who happened to pass by. Your mother died while your father was alive. He said something to me!"
Karso remembers finding Aldy's father dying.
"To-please grab that file. There's evidence of a crime!" satrio was very slow.
Karso barely heard his words.
"Yes, sir. Better now focus on making your father and mother safe!"
Karso and some of the citizens immediately took out Satrio and his wife. Karso saw the file that Satrio meant was on the back bench of the car. He brought the file.
"Then, where's the file now, sir?"
"Eitherway! I handed it over to the investigation but until now I had no idea what it was!"
"Is it possible that the file was already taken by the person involved in my parents' accident, sir?"
"Maybe! It seems that the case of your parents' death is very small to be investigated again because it has been too long. However, I remember what your father said last time. Nusantara University! It may have something to do with the accident."
"Nusantara University is where my father taught, sir. He is even one of the founders!"
Pak Karso.
"Ooh, pantesans. You better find out there. There may still be files left behind!"
Aldy nodded. There was no other way, he had to go back to campus again!
*****
Ken's dinner and his family were canceled for no reason. Tonight, Ken must come. Unfortunately, there is no Ara. He said he had to stay late until night.
Ken arrived late. He didn't want to wait too long. Ken knew very well the habits of his parents who used to come late.
Aldy has also reached his workplace again. Back to mummies with different issues. This time it was about his own brother.
Janet came with her family. His attitude is very different. He doesn't know Aldy. It was because it was disappointed with Aldy's rejection of his love.
"Welcome, sir, ladies and gentlemen," said Aldy kindly. Just this time Janet didn't want to see him at all.
"Prepare the best cuisine for VVIP. I don't want to disappoint my candidate!" mr. Rony's orders. His wife doesn't talk much. So does Janet.
"Well, sir," replied Aldy, bowing his body.
Janet and her family went to the VVIP room in the upper room.
While Aldy's getting restless. Does Ara need to be told about Janet and Ken's engagement, huh? It could be raging or fainting. Aakhs! Aldy's really upset.
*****
Actually Ara is not overtime. He intends to make a pilgrimage to the grave of his parents. Today is the day of their death.
Last year, Ara came to the tomb with her sister. This time, Ara had to come alone.
The mood that afternoon was very sad. There were only a few people cleaning the tomb. They watched Ara from a distance.
Not too far from her parents' tomb, Ara stopped. He saw someone standing in front of his parents' grave.
The man wore a jacket and a mask and a hat so that his face was not clearly visible.
Ara again stepped closer to her parents' grave. He was curious to know who that person was. There can't be any family because they're all out of town.
Ara was intending to greet the person, but she turned her back and walked away in a hurry.
"Sorry, whose father?" ask Ara.
The man did not answer and continued walking. At a glance, Ara saw many strokes all over her face. His path was also a bit limp as well as his short hand next door.
Ara was getting curious about that very strange person. He had to ask his brother directly!!!
*****