Not a Choice
12
...“Love will find its own way in a beautiful way as long as there is still a chance to reach it.” ...
... ~Arunika Pramesti~...
...*****...
After eating dinner at the restaurant ‘Madang’, Ata called the waiter who was standing near the cashier's table. The male waiter named Anto was immediately approached while carrying a bill of order and an EDC machine in his hand.
“Mas, total how many?” ask Ata while removing her debit card from the wallet.
Not to be outdone, David immediately pulled out his credit card and immediately handed it to Anto.
“Bro, I'll pay. Thank’s have invited me to eat in a super delicious place,” said David.
“Ck! Relax aja.” Ata handed over the card to Anto.
Anto who had been standing next to Ata and David's table was confused, because the two men were not willing to give up on payment.
“Sorry, Mas, do the cards want to be used to pay for themselves?” tanya Anto who has been confused was offered two different cards.
“Ta, if you do not save your card, I will not help you find Runa!” threaten David.
Ata was forced to give in and let David pay for their food. After the transaction, the two left the restaurant.
“So, where do we look for Runa?” david asked when the two were already in the car they had rented. Yes, just now the idea Ata appeared to rent a car a few days to find the whereabouts of Runa. Because according to him, looking for the existence of Runa would be difficult and not easy without having a vehicle, especially the Dieng area is very large, so it is in need of private transportation services.
Fortunately, near the restaurant there was a car rental service, so without a second thought Ata immediately agreed to rent a car. Even with the high price offered by the owner, it is not a problem for Ata. What was important to him, he was able to find his Runa.
“Entahlah. I'm confused too. I have to start looking where. Moreover, there is no address that we hold,” said Ata who focuses on driving.
David who sat beside Ata was quite sympathetic to the condition of his best friend. He knows that Ata loves Runa very much. The proof, as long as they both studied abroad, Ata never established a relationship with a woman. Although there are many women who are crazy about Ata. Even until there is an Italian Caucasian woman who desperately invites him to the ONS (One Night Stand). However, Ata did not care at all and rejected all the calls of the woman. Everything he did was solely for the sake of his love for Runa. Yes, even though he asked to break up first, the man still perpetuated his love for Runa. In fact, all the photos in the gallery of mobile phones and on his laptop, there are only photos together with Runa. Her engagement to Alea was merely following the coercion of her parents.
“Where, if we try to search the city. Who knows, we can find information there. Because according to the explanation of the waiter at the restaurant earlier, if Runa often visited there. Means it can be said that Runa went there every weekend like this,” David's advice.
Ata nodded in agreement to David's suggestion. He also drove the red Honda BRV car to the city center. During the trip Ata always mingled with Runa talk on the phone with someone who seems very dear to him. It makes Ata think, if Runa spent her weekend with her beloved boyfriend or husband.
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Meanwhile at the restaurant, Runa had just returned from somewhere because there was a need. He also returned to his activities to check the monthly report of the restaurant. Even the young mother of one child missed dinner. He had to go home as soon as his job was done, because Khan kept whining asking him to come home quickly on the phone earlier.
Geck! Geck! Geck!
I heard knocking on the door from outside.
“Log in!” exciting Runa.
Dini also emerged from behind the black teak door with a tray containing mixed rice and a glass of water.
“Mbak Runa eat first. Later I can be scolded by Mr. Sandy if Mbak does not eat regularly,” said Dini while putting the tray to a minimalist table. There are four grey sofas surrounding the table.
Runa also diverted his attention from the report on the face of one of his employees.
“What time is it, Din?” runa asked as she moved from her chair to the sofa where Dini was standing.
“It's eight o'clock past ten minutes, Ma'am,” replied Early after seeing the clock on his wrist, "right said Mr. Sandy, if Mbak Runa was serious in front of the report, Mbak already does not care about Mbak Runa's stomach despite hunger,” continued Dini.
“Ngak too, really. I want to eat now." Runa sat on the sofa right in front of her food. "Here, come on, sit down! Why do you stand there, help me eat this food,” Tawas Runa momentarily switched to Dini before starting the eating ritual.
“Thank you Ma'am for the offer, but I've eaten. Runa is eating. If so, excuse me, Ma'am," refused Dini and say goodbye to leave.
“Oh, fine." Runa allowed while commenting on the smile.
Early turned around, and immediately came out. However, when he reached the door, he turned around and approached Runa who was eating dinner.
“Mbak, there was a customer who was talking about Mbak Runa.”
Runa who was eating food immediately stopped the spoon that would enter his mouth. His forehead was curious. “Who?” tanyanya.
“I haven't had the chance to name it. What is clear is that two men are like Mr. Sandy, Ma'am. From the appearance, it looks like the two of them are traveling here,” explained Dini.
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The night was getting late and the darkness was getting stronger. After hours of circling downtown Wonosobo searching for Runa's whereabouts, Ata and David decide to return to the hotel. They were tired of not finding Runa.
“Tomorrow can be continued again looking for Runa, Bro. Now rest first, yes,” said David while patting Ata's shoulder encouragingly. They were walking to the hotel room they had booked. Ata nodded. The two separated after entering their rooms.
After cleaning himself, Ata laid his body on a soft bed while staring at the ceiling. The man dressed in a white T-shirt with Knee-length Chinos recalled his good times with Runa, while undergoing S-1 education at their campus. Many sweet memories they create during a relationship. Memories he could not forget during his life. However, the tiredness that was afflicting him made his eyes feel heavy. It didn't take long nor was it slumbering into the world of his dreams.
...****...
Elsewhere, Sandy went to the restaurant to pick up her heart. Along with Khan, Sandy invites Runa to spend time in a cafe that she has booked from a few days ago. He intends to express his heart, as well as propose to Runa. Previously he was very happy when Khan agreed to be Runa's companion. Because, for a little boy like Khan, he only thinks about the happiness of his mother and can have a father who can take him to school.
“Come, handsome, we enter the mother's room!” take Sandy, after taking Khan down from the car.
“Let’s go, Well.”
The two of them walked straight into Runa's room. The employees who saw them immediately let them into the superior room, because they already knew who Sandy and Khan were.
“Bunda ...,” exclaimed Khan from behind the door. The boy was very happy to meet his mother.
“Honey, who are you here with?” tanya Runa immediately got up from the chair towards Khan, then kissed the cheek of her son's bully while taking him to the sofa.
“Same, Father,” replied Khan. Sandy appeared behind the door.
The man in a navy shirt with black jeans immediately landed his body across the sofa.
“I guess Khan came alone. It turned out to be delivered the same, Mas,” said Runa to Sandy.
“Involuntarily pick up. I want to invite you to walk,” said Sandy while commenting on a smile.
“Come, Bun! Khan wants to go for a walk,” said Khan while holding Runa's hand.
Runa smiled seeing her son so happy. “Ya, already. Mother take the bag first, yes,” he said.
...***...
After traveling about fifteen minutes, they arrived at the cafe that had been booked by Sandy.
“Kok, the atmosphere is quiet?” runa asked as she walked into the cafe.
Sandy just shrugged, pretending not to know. He was holding Khan, and occasionally chimed in with Khan who was singing.
The three of them arrived at the cafe in a vintage feel. Some paintings adorn the walls of the cafe. Classical music sounds so melodious played by a pianist in front of the stage.
The waiter came to their table and started serving appetizers. A cream soup dish with bread as a dessert menu, then proceed to the main menu. The waiter also brought a steak that became Khan's favorite. Despite being full, Runa still appreciates Sandy's efforts by eating a little food that has been served.
“Where's the meat? Tasty, Khan?” sandy asked after putting Khan's plate in front of him. Previously he helped cut the meat small to make it easier for Khan to eat.
“So much, Dad. Moreover, the meat is tender,” replied Khan.
“Eat casually, Boy,” Sandy said as she stroked Khan's hair. Runa who had been silent since noticed Sandy's attitude to her son felt moved.
After the waiter brought the dessert, which was Runa's favorite cake, Sandy took out a red box from her pants pocket.
The music was again romanticized when the pianist played Bruno Mars' ‘Just The Way You Are’. At that moment, Sandy suddenly knelt in front of Runa by taking out a red box.
Runa covered her mouth in disbelief, as well as being moved by what Sandy was doing. From the beginning he was suspicious of the atmosphere of the cafe that was so quiet. Runa was sure that Sandy had planned this. However, he never thought that Sandy would propose here.
“Runa, I realize, I'm not the perfect man for you, but let me be your life partner to perfect your happiness with Khan ...." Happened momentarily. Sandy opened the box, displaying a small diamond-eyed ring in the middle,
“Will yo marry me?” sandy was still in the same position.
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...To be continued...
