
..."My parents are my backbone. Still are's. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40."...
~ Kobe Bryant
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Adam began to spend his days in the rehab. The rehabilitation facility is called Harapan Kasih. There Adam underwent a detoxification process to rid himself of toxins. Adam took the drug major transquilizer to deal with disorders of the neuro-transmitter system in the central nervous system of the brain. In addition, to overcome the pain of Adam taking nonopiate analgesic antinyeri drugs that certainly do not contain drugs.
Adam felt strong going through everything because the support of his parents was very felt. His father and mother always accompanied him in every phase of treatment he went through. Even his father and mother always took turns to stay overnight to accompany him in that place. Sometimes, there was a sense of compassion in his heart because his parents who were tired of taking care of the company had to keep him here.
Once he spoke to Ami his mother, "Ma, better mama rest at home. Adam is okay here. It's safe here anyway."
Ami who heard it just smiled soothingly and while stroking Adam's hair she said,
"Mama is okay, baby. Mama wants to keep you here so you're excited and don't feel alone."
In addition to his parents, there was a bodyguard hired to keep Adam 24 hours at the place. But amazingly, they disguised themselves as workers in that rehab facility so no one would know. Adam understood why his parents had to hire a bodyguard to take care of him. He also does not want any parties who want to sabotage the treatment process so that his efforts will be in vain.
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In his study Hendrawan was sitting in his big chair and faced with his trusted assistant named Doni. From the atmosphere that felt like the two of them were engaged in a serious topic of conversation.
"To create an alibi, make it happen that my son is going on a vacation abroad."
"Okay sir I will do. Do we need to add a bodyguard to take care of Mr Adam? If necessary I'll tell the security agencies to do it."
Hendrawan paused for a moment to think. A moment later he answered,
"Yes. Looks like we need to add a bodyguard or rather a spy. I think security for Adam is enough. In addition, the hospital also belonged to a good friend of mine during high school. We lost contact as he was about to continue his medical studies abroad. Now he has set up a hospital for drug addicts. I've also met him and he's willing to help."
"All right then, sir. I will do as you command. If there's nothing more to talk about, I'm stepping down."
Doni's assistant bowed while moving backwards to leave the place but Hendrawan's words stopped him.
"Wait a minute. I want you to do something again. It has to do with Miss Ara. My son's friend helped Adam. You must have met him. He also took Adam at that time."
"I want you to find out everything related to Miss Ara. Starting from his family background, past to his current life."
"Do you suspect anything from Miss Ara? Do you think Miss Ara is not a good person?" ask Assistant Doni.
"Eitherway. But he told me that he helped Adam because there was a sense of regret in the past that was not complete. From his eyes I could see deep honesty and sadness. But we need to make sure, right?" Hendrawan.
"Okay sir, I will do it. The data about Miss Ara will be obtained as quickly and accurately as possible. Then excuse me, sir."
"Yes and thanks Doni."
Hendrawan invited Assistant Doni out and did not forget to say thank you.
After Assistant Doni came out, Hendrawan leaned his body against the back of the chair while closing his eyes a sign of fatigue. He kneaded his temple while thinking about his family's current state. He has not spoken to Ami because since Adam entered the rehabilitation center, they were both busy taking care of and looking after Adam.
They always spent time with Adam. Besides, he would definitely be busy taking care of the company. Hendrawan felt he needed time to talk about his relationship with Ami alone. Of all the feelings he had in mind, the guilt that dominated the most because he realized all this had started from him. If only he had not played with fire, his wife and children would not have been burned.
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Ara was sitting leisurely reading a book in her room. Time has shown at 10:30 p.m. Mbok Ina must have fallen asleep from sleep because of fatigue working at Adam's house. Ara was used to sleeping late. There are many things she does to fill her time like reading her favorite books.
Suddenly her phone rings displaying the name of her best friend Risa. Indeed, when they were busy in college, Risa often called him late at night to ask about college assignments or just chatting while doing assignments.
"Hallo, good night Sa .. "greet Ara start the conversation.
"Hallo, Ra's night. Are you asleep, huh? I'm sorry if I disturb you" Risa replied across the street.
"I haven't slept because I'm not sleepy. It's still reading books. What if you still do?" ask Ara.
Ara was silent for a moment hearing Risa's question. He was half-confident that he would be in the Lion Group's hospital because he was the recipient of the scholarship.
"I think I'll be in Lion Group's hospital. That's you know, the hospital that he said belonged to the guy you often talked to. You'll know for yourself I can go to college because it's financed by that company. Where would you like koas?"
"Yes .. like you who receive a scholarship are specially prepared by the company to be the best candidate to work there. If so, it depends on the campus recommendations. But if I could ask to be placed in the Mental Hospital. I would be happy if I could get there. I have also talked about this as my thesis. He agreed and wanted to help me make koas there. How do you think Ra is?"
Risa asked for Ara's opinion on her statement. It was clear from his words that he really wanted to live in the RSJ.
"Risa my best friend, your intention to undergo koas at RSJ is good. All this time I've also seen you are very interested in the world of psychology. So as a good friend, I will support all your good intentions. But, you don't want to share with me about your motivation to work at RSJ?"
Ara was very supportive of Risa's intention while feeling curious about the motivation behind that intention. Risa did not immediately reply to Ara's question. He was still silent because he felt unsure to describe his condition to Ara. His intention to work at RSJ does have a strong reason that relates to the past and present. He promised inwardly that if he was ready, he would definitely tell Ara everything.
"Yes. You're right Ra. I have a good reason for that. Sorry if I can't tell you now. But then when I'm ready, you're the first person I'll be making up stories for."
Ara was stunned to hear Risa's reply. With a breath he answered,
"Because Sa. Whenever you're ready to share, I'm ready to listen. The important thing is that you always have to be okay."
They both smiled happily at this conversation. Friends will always understand. Friends will always be there whenever we need them.
"Oia Ra, kebaya for graduation is ready yet? If we haven't looked for yuk. I also happen to not be prepared for the danger. How's it?" tawar Risa's.
"I'm not ready for kebaya Sa either. The plan is to go with Mbok Ina but lately Mbok Ina is always busy at his employer's house. We can go together for nyari kebaya. You can help me because you know for yourself that I'm terrible at fashion."
Ara answered happily because Risa invited her to look for the kebaya.
Risa does not know that Mbok Ina works at Adam's house. Ara also did not want to share information because she was afraid that gossip would occur. Especially now with the condition of Adam who is undergoing treatment. Ara must be right to keep the word so that this news does not leak anywhere even Risa though.
"Good if you want, tomorrow I'll pick up at 10 to go together. Coincidentally, the mall clock is not too crowded so we will not be dizzy for the graduation equipment."
"Ok deh Sa, if so now we sleep so that tomorrow is not late. If you want to tell me yes ... " Ara agreed to Risa's offer with pleasure.
"Ok Ara's. Good nights. Have a nice dream my best friend."
"Good night too Risa."
They ended the conversation that night with a promise to go together tomorrow. For sure now Ara must go to bed immediately so that tomorrow she can wake up early. He plans to clean up the house and make breakfast so Mbok Ina can go straight to Adam's house. He also wanted to ask about Adam's situation to Mbok Ina because he had not yet visited Adam. And it looks like Adam was not allowed to receive guests during his treatment at the rehab.
Ara kept her book on the bookshelf and tidied up her study table. He stepped towards the place where he used to sleep. Room corner. He would not be able to sleep well on the bed. According to him, falling asleep in an uncomfortable position in the corner of the room is better than in bed.
Ara arranged the place and took a sitting position while leaning against the wall. Ara hugged the thick blanket that wrapped her tiny body and before long she fell asleep towards the dream.
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To be continued ...
Author's note :
Hello all of you ... Thank you for reading my work. Sorry because I rarely update because of the busyness in the real world.
The story of Adam's treatment in a rehab center, I took from some of the testimonies of former friends of drug addicts written on the internet and books. If there are readers who happen to know or have experienced it may be able to share in the comment field.
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