My neighbor Duren (Cool Young)

29.Radit's Grief

The evacuation process experienced many obstacles, from the steep terrain also the land is too loose. The river is also flowing due to rain upstream. After an uneasy struggle, finally the car on the edge of the abyss can be lifted up. In the car there was only Alea with a body full of wounds. The little girl was still wearing a seatbelt. Anisa was not found there.

Radit asked the evacuation team to comb the area around the gorge.

The medical team who had prepared to directly provide help to Alea. They examined Alea's condition from her vital signs and also the wound on the little girl's body. The medical team immediately took Alea to a hospital near Radit to try hard to be on Alea's side, even though her heart was very broken.

"Lea, you have to be strong. Don't leave papi and Ara" whispered Radit in Ara's ear.

At the hospital, Alea received intensive care. The entire ability of the doctors was put in place to save Alea. Radit even asked the best specialist in the city to deal with his poor daughter. But God wants something else. Alea gave up, God loves the little girl without sin more. Alea breathed her last in the chanting of monotheistic sentences with Radit's guidance.

Radit lowered his head, while his hands were still clasping Alea's tiny palm. He still could not believe, Alea's struggle was over.

" Alea ..." arrived Radit's chest tight. He's riveted. Tucked into remorse, why did he obey Anisa's request to stop the escort.

Still imagined the face of Anisa who always begged to stop the bodyguards who guard her. Anisa always complains of being unkind with friends of fellow educators at Garuda High School.

Radit stared at Alea's face for the last time before the white cloth was about to close forever. Finally the clear roundabout ran down Radit's cheek. No matter how much he held back from earlier, still the sadness exploded. In recent times, Radit's life has been so perfect with the presence of Alea and Anisa.

Still frozen, Radit refreshes his heart to bring Alea's body home. Ms. Ratna passed out many times after finding out her beloved granddaughter died. Not to mention the whereabouts of Anisa who was not found.

An atmosphere of grief enveloped Radit's house. Ara, Ms Ratna, mama Arini and Mr. Wijaya were devastated by Alea's dismal departure.

The funeral procession was wise. As all moved on to return home, Ms. Ratna was still reluctant to move on from Alea's tomb.

"Mom, we're going home, okay?" Radit persuaded

"Where are you going, Radit boy ? Mother's son knows where, Alea's gone. I'm alone"

"Don't say that, ma'am. Mom can't despair, there's still me and Ara. We'll find Anisa together"

"Please find the savage man who made the mother's granddaughter like this ''

"Of course, Mom. Not only was the mother lost but me and Ara were also very much lost. I make sure that person gets the right reward''

It took extra patience to persuade Ms. Ratna. Radit understands, Ratna's mom is feeling alone now. Radit told Ms Ratna to get in the car.

**

Alea's pusara was back. The twilight had begun to come, Fatah was limping towards the mound of red earth of Alea navel. He decays and hugs the headstone with a slashing cry. For Fatah, this incident really opened his heart. It's such a cruel punishment. In a moment he lost the person he loved so much. It all started with his own stupidity.

"Alea, dad's coming. I'm sorry, son. Your despicable father may not deserve an apology. I'm so sorry..."

" I know you're very angry. I should have let your mother and you be happy, even if it was with someone else. Dad's a very disgusting man. But trust me, Lea, I love you so much. I promised to turn myself in to the police. I will bring people who have harmed you and your mother. After I make amends, I'll accompany you, Lea. Forgive dad.

Fatah had no more energy he fell asleep in the navel of Alea while hugging the red mound of earth .

In the morning Fattah woke up and immediately stood up. His determination was already unanimous to turn himself in to the police. He also wants to immediately punish Gina as well as Bigo who has dared to make Alea face the creator.

At a police station, Fatah admitted its wrongdoing. Tell Bigo to kidnap Anisa and Lea but not to hurt her .Evidence of the message and Vidio from Gina was also submitted. The police begin to move to arrest Bigo and Gina as well as her men.

The police could easily arrest everyone involved in the events of Alea and Anisa. Including Gina and Bigo.

Gina thought, Fatah will run away like a coward. Fatah turned itself in. They face a long and exhausting judicial process. Radit's reliable lawyer leases to teach a lesson.

Despite having succeeded in plunging Fatah and also his henchmen, Radit's heart is still not calm because Anisa is still not found. Radit becomes a beggar after the departure of Anisa and Lea. Almost a month Radit's been acting like that.

Radit did come to the office as usual every morning. But the man could do nothing. Papa Wijaya who had been watching Radit for a while could only shake his head.

"Radit" called Papa Wijaya to his sitting son

But Radit did not look at it one bit. It was as if the man was drifting in his own world.

"Radit, papa wants to talk!" Papa Wijaya's voice sounded loud

"Speak pa, Radit listened" Radit only replied in a weak voice. He looks indifferent.

"You can't keep this up. It has to be iklas, everything has happened. Papa knows you are feeling lost. But life must go on. The world keeps turning"

" My heart hurts, why does it have to be this way. Was Radit born this caesarean? Bela went in an accident, Radit iklash. Now Anisa, even Anisa is missing and has not been found until now. Radit loves Anisa very much, pa. It doesn't feel like it"

"Don't say that. Have a good idea with your Creator. Nothing is impossible. Arise, on your shoulders is a great responsibility. You are the backbone for many of your employees, so be strong. We're still going on a quest for Anisa"

Radit opened his eyes. After the misfortune that befell, he was like an undead. But he has such a big responsibility. Radit was so distressed by the events that hit his life. Suddenly his cry broke out in front of Papa Wijaya. The old man understood Radit's situation. He patted his son's shoulder. Perhaps a father's touch could strengthen his son .

" Pa.., I feel like Anisa's still around, she's definitely back. Radit's gonna keep looking for him"

"May that be true, Radit. Papa is happy and prays for Anisa to come home soon. But ..." Papa Wijaya did not continue his speech. The man stared at me. If you think with the logic of Anisa it is impossible to survive. But everything can happen by a powerful will.

"Sorry pa. Maybe you think I'm not sane. But my heart says that"

Papa Wijaya nodded. Then give her a shady smile. He was trying to be wise in the face of Radit. His son may have more faith. He could only pray that all was best for his son and daughter-in-law.

***

Ms. Amini is cleaning the yard of Mr. Hans, her employer. Suddenly, he heard a very loud female scream. The middle-aged woman immediately threw the broom that she had been holding. He ran towards the large room located in the main room of the house.

A young woman was crying. His lips occasionally mentioned a name. He seems to be in so much pain. His sobs were heart-wrenching.as if he felt such a deep sadness as his haggard eyes glared far away.

Amini gave him a glass of water. The middle-aged woman rubbed the back of the young woman named Alea.

"Non Lea, drink well. Non Lea what dream, how crying is that?"

"I .. I feel so sad" Mbok"

"It's non, don't be too thought maybe just a dream. Don't be sad, Mr. Hans is coming soon"

The twilight docked, a man named Mr. Hans came. The man was tall with a sturdy body as well as a shady gaze. He came to bring a lot of groceries and gave to Ms. Amini his housekeeper.

" As long as I'm gone, did Lea ask me ?'' asked Hans expectantly. Ms. Amini smiled faintly. Leah asked Hans. But the woman just wanted permission to leave.

Old Bu Amini's eyes could see clearly, Hans' gaze for Alea was completely different. Hans seemed to have a special feeling for the woman he found.

Hans headed straight for the main room where Alea lay. Hans's face looked so happy. As soon as he opened the door Hans immediately found Lea sitting pensively.

"Mr Hans?"

"Mr Hans, I want to wear a veil, It feels uncomfortable like this"

"I've bought you a lot of veils to wear" Mr. Hans commented with a smile. While offering a paper bag that he brought earlier.

Hans took out a black veil and put it on Alea. Alea just looked at Hans in confusion. He did not struggle with Hans' gentle treatment. Even though his little heart said this was not true.

"Look.., you're right. You look even prettier now" Hans stared in the face that had already made her shift her entire world.

"Thank You Mr. Hans"

"Call me Hans. Not with the appendage, sir. I'm not comfortable with your call"

"Hans..." Lea said awkwardly. While Hans immediately chuckled and rubbed the head of Anisa slowly.

"You want an afternoon walk ? it's so bright outside"

"I'm scared"

"On the front porch only. Do you like flowers?"

"Roses, I love roses" said Lea plainly.

"There are some roses in bloom"

Anisa still shook her head, the woman was even afraid to get out of the house.

"Nobody would dare hurt you, there's me who'll take care of you, understand? "

Alea nodded in agreement. In her eyes Hans is the first man in her memory. The first person he will trust .

Hans is the one who saved Alea from the swift currents of the river while she was on her way home from climbing the mountain with her best friends.

Hans brought alea who had no memory. Even his own name he did not know. But he always mentioned Alea's name. Hans gave the name Alea.

Hans was treating Alea at his hospital. For a month Alea got treatment. After recovering, Alea was taken to Hans's retreat house in a cool suburb.

Hans takes Lea to the front garden of the house to enjoy the twilight. They sit on a park bench. Mbok Amini brought two cups of warm tea and a snack.

Lea stared at the garden which was so beautiful. Right said Hans, in front of there were some roses in bloom. It smells so good

Alea seemed to take a deep breath. He was enjoying the fresh air he was breathing. His pale face faded. Face radiant. Hans looked at her fixedly, "Beautiful" she praised inwardly.

"You love it, Lea" Hans said without taking his eyes off Alea's increasingly beautiful face.

"Yes, this park is beautiful. I like it"

After a while Hans and Lea enjoyed the twilight. They went back inside the house.

**

After dinner, Lea looked gloomy again. His feeling is uncomfortable. Leah herself didn't know why she could do this.

Hans had just finished his painting in his private room out. The night is late again. He found Alea daydreaming alone in the living room.

"You haven't slept?" Hans asked in wonder. Alea just shook her head. He looked at Hans for a moment. There was something she wanted to say but Alea still did not have the courage

Hans approached then sat down next to Alea exactly. Hans grabbed Lea's hand and grasped it tightly.

"Is there anything that still hurts, Lea?" Hans looks worried. But Lea shook her head

"Hans..."

"Yes..?"

"Tell me about me?" Alea looked at Hans's bead eyes full of pleading.

"Whoever you are, I will protect you, Lea" Hans told Lea.

"Tell Hans, I'm confused. Sometimes I'm so sad without knowing why"

"Lea, I don't know either. It could be that you're the victim of a people's crime and dumped you in the river"

"Hans...., maybe that's what makes me so sad?"

"It's possible, Lea. They won't hurt you anymore. I'll keep looking after you. Calm down" Hans again rubbed Anisa's head. His gaze was so shady and made Lea nod.

"Sleep! I'll take you to the room"

Hans led Alea until the room even the man awkwardly asked Alea to lie down and envelop him.

"Night, Lea. Dream of a beautiful day with me. I love you" Hans got carried away. He almost kissed Alea on the forehead, but Alea briskly pushed down on Hans' chest. Hans took a few steps back. The man had not expected Alea to reject him.

"Sorry.." Alea's great-grandson she felt so guilty for pushing Hans. But Hans had gone too far in touching it. For Lea this is not a natural touch.

Hans froze, there was a disappointed look in the clear of his eyes. He took a breath and threw it in, trying to neutralize his feelings. Hans understood what Alea was doing. It's possible that this woman had a trauma that she didn't know about.

"It's ok, Lea. Have a nice dream"

Alea nodded, she felt a little relieved as Hans returned to being sweet.

"Alright, tomorrow's your check-up schedule. We go early in the morning, so as not to get stuck"

"Hans..." Alea called Hans back as the man reached the door handle. Hans turned his body around

"Yes..."

"Thank you"

Hans nodded then smiled sweetly at Lea. Hans closed the door to Lea's room. He still felt his heart surge. The speech was so sincere and made him float for the umpteenth time. Alea was just a woman who lost her memory. Even his origin he did not know.

She used to be a good woman or vice versa. Hans was fascinated by the woman's attitude and did not deny Alea's beautiful physical charm.