Not a Choice
14
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..."What do you expect from this meeting? It's all done when I wasn't your heart's choice seven years ago. Never scratch the past again if it is not able to heal the wounds that once ditoreh.”...
...~Arunika Pramesti~...
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Ata and Runa were still unmoved. Surprise makes time seem to stop just around them. Both eyes stared at each other. However, there was no greeting between the two. There was only a soft sound of the baby's gusts wiggling the branches of camellias. All the longing sentences that Ata wanted to spill, choked up instantly. Ata looks so happy to be reunited with her heart. Ata was eager to run, and hugged the body of the woman who always ruled her heart, but the words of affection that Runa said on the phone earlier, slightly shrunk Ata's courage. Although in his heart, Ata is not willing if now Runa has a companion alive.
With heavy steps Ata ventured closer towards Runa.
"Hi, how are you, Runa?" Ata held out a hand that had always been in Runa's grasp. The man could not help the happy turmoil that was blowing in his chest. Rather than continue to be curious, he better try asking Runa directly. That's what Ata's mind is.
Unlike Ata who was still staring at Runa lovingly, Runa just stared flatly at the man she once loved so much. Runa did not even respond to Ata's helping hand. There was a sense of tightness filling his heart. If it is left, then the feeling will explode at any time. Runa took a deep breath as he could. A lie if in his heart does not hold anger. Because the presence of Ata was definitely scraping old wounds that had made him desperate.
"Hi, good news, Ata. I'm sorry I have to leave immediately" replied Runa as necessary, trying to avoid Ata. For Runa, his business with Ata is done. He did not want to add to his mind any more.
It was enough suffering that Runa had been through all this time. He has risen. The step that used to stumble because of the sharp pebbles sown Ata did not want him to remember. Then now, he is reunited with his past that brought him down.
“Oh, God. What kind of destiny is this?” runa in his heart. All the pain gradually began to burst onto the surface. His gaze slightly blurred because of the water that was lined up in the eye fertilizer. No, Runa did not want to remember all that pain. It was better for Runa to go as far as possible so as not to return to meet Ata. Runa tried to strengthen her heart even though her heart was beating violently, making Runa seem between life and death.
"I'm looking for it here apparently, you deserve to forget me, asshole! Turns out I've met the handler." David who suddenly came immediately teased Ata.
Ata and Runa looked at David. A single smile was imprinted on Runa's thin lips. He still respects David. Runa knew David as Ata's best friend since they were in college.
"Hi, Runa. It's great to finally meet you here. You know what, Run? Because you have seen the day after yesterday at this restaurant, Ata did not want to be invited back. He asked you to see him anyway. Wah...emang basic sableng this child, yes, but thank God finally today you can meet. I can eat quietly now. You guys talk first, I wait there, Ta," David's sniffles while pointing at the saung where he and Ata had ordered the food. David soon leaves Ata and Runa. Irrigating the face of Rina and Ata. David knew Ata needed time to talk to Runa.
"I'm sorry, Ata, I'm saying goodbye." Runa's smile again disappeared when he faced Ata. He left Ata. Runa did not want to linger in that place. Especially with Ata.
"Runa, wait! I'd like to talk for a second." Ata spontaneously pulled Runa's hand, as if she did not want to lose Runa again.
Runa stared dislikefully at Ata's hand. He tried to pull it, but Ata did not want to let go.
"Sorry, Run, I just want to talk for a second. Please, just give me some time to straighten things out!" said Ata with a clear face.
Ata hoped that Runa would spend a little time with her. Ata really misses the Runanya. The love he once left with. So hurt the heart of Ata, if you remember their separation first. When Runa pleads not to end their relationship, and when Ata realizes that she cannot escape from Runa's shadow.
"Ata, sorry, I have to go now. Nothing else to straighten. Everything is clear, Ata. We're done. I have to go, Ata. Sorry." Runa pulled out her hand and immediately passed from before Ata making Ata dumbstruck for a moment.
Although Ata was still trying to catch up after being stunned for quite a while, Runa ignored Ata's call. He didn't want to say anything to Ata.
Runa quickened his pace, although many of his employees were paying attention to him, Runa did not care. He continued to move quickly out of the restaurant. Ata was no longer chasing him. Runa immediately went into the house.
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"Runa, do you really hate me? Until you don't want to talk to me for a minute? If you had known, Run, I'd been thinking about you all along. Have you really forgotten me?" Ata muttered in heart.
Ata's heartache, seeing the fact Runa did not want to give time for him just to talk, let alone to let go of longing. The regret that Ata felt deepened. Say if it keeps buzzing in the head. If only he were not selfish. If only he had thought about Runa's feelings at that time. Had he tried for LDR like Runa would have. Perhaps, he still had Runa up to this moment.
“Argh ..!!” Ata grabbed her hair. It feels like his headache is crammed with words if only. He looked at Runa's back that was getting away.
However, just as her common sense returned, Ata rushed after her Runa again. This time Ata will not give up. Ata quietly followed Runa, and how surprised Ata was, when she saw Runa entering a house not far from the Madang Resto.
"Are you staying here, Run? Could this be your brother's house? Or maybe your husband's house? Could Khan be your husband? Who is that figure you always call lovingly, Runa? Does that person mean more than I do now?" Many questions raged in Ata's mind. On one hand he was happy to find his Runa. However, on the other hand, there were many things that stuck in his mind.
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At the Sandy family residence, Grandma Sekar was sitting on the terrace accompanied by a cup of warm tea in her hands.
"Miss, is it breakfast?" ask Sandy, then Sandy who just arrived to sit with Sekar.
"Sandy, why don't you listen to Grandma? How many times do you have to say, Sandy? The woman is not worth our family, there are still many good girls who are commensurate with our family, and definitely want to be your wife" said Sekar.
"But I just want Runa, Grandma. Why did Grandma judge that Runa was not a good woman just because of Khan's existence? To Sandy, Runa is the best woman," Sandy replied gently with a smile. After all Sekar is his grandmother, although he disagrees with Sekar's opinion, Sandy tries to always be gentle and polite to him.
"What do you expect from that woman, Sandy? He will be a burden to you. Open your mind, that woman is just using your wealth to sustain her life, are you not aware of that, Sandy?" said Sekar who has started to get emotional, because Sandy is still cool with her choice. Sandy still ignored Sekar's advice.
"I'm sorry Sandy, Grandma. But, Runa is not like Grandma said, she's a good woman, Grandma. Sorry, Sandy chose Runa." Sandy tried to convince Sekar.
"Enough, Sandy! If you still insist on wanting Runa, it's better tomorrow Grandma returns to Surabaya. Take a good look at all of Grandma's advice. Don't go see Grandma, if you're still clingy with your stance!" said Sekar who passed leaving Sandy on the terrace and chose to enter the house.
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...To be continued...
