Pamite

97. A Good Start

"Assalamualaik."

"Vaalaikumsalam. You alone?" ask Bu Rini who was not as fast as before.

"Yes, Mom. I'm alone."

The two of them entered the house and sat in the same chair. In the next second, Bu Rini rose up to make something in the kitchen but unfortunately Ayu refused subtly. This time it was more important than drinks.

"Maybe I was wondering why you disappeared without any news. Earlier, I was on behalf of the family apologizing. So, six months ago when Dara just came home from this house. Dara had a traffic jam on a road and until late. Mas Jaka at that time had intended to pick him up but in the middle of the road the tire leaked so he was forced to turn his bike to the workshop. And when Mas Jaka was still in the workshop Dara contacted Mas Jaka not to need to pick him up because he had managed to get out of the jam. But unfortunately something happened with Dara, until now we do not know exactly how it happened but what is clear from what we saw six months ago Dara experienced an unpleasant event. Somehow the story is that Dara was harassed by someone who even until now we do not know who did it because there was no one who saw no eyewitnesses there. Dara was found by Mas Jaka's friend. She was traumatized to not be able to meet anyone but her mother even with Mas Jaka even though she did not want to meet, she was frightened, her situation was very alarming. We are not lost without reason. We just want to focus on Dara's recovery. Another reason we didn't contact you was Rifki's condition. We thought that if we told Dara the truth, Rifki would get worse and blame himself. Rifki had just gotten excited with her life, just not insecure with herself, her confidence had only risen after that fateful accident. We can't possibly give her this bad news. Moreover, if Rifki knew the real situation she would definitely come to the house and see Dara who was so hysterical it would make Rifki even more devastated and there was no spirit to. We had no choice but to disappear. We also want to maintain the sanity of Dara and Rifki. It's a wrong choice, but if we tell you it won't change, it'll get worse."

Ms. Rini just fell silent on the spot, she did not know what to say. The fact he heard, of course, made him shocked. He felt guilty for thinking nothing of the virgin family.

"Then how is Dara now is she still traumatized?" Finally the question appeared after a moment of silence.

"Alhamdulillah is much better. Dara can smile, although rarely. It's never been hysterical again, with the time you've started to get to know each other is getting close again but not with anyone else."

"Then what about his memory of Rifki, did he forget about Mom's son?"

"We never talked about it, but we knew he always saw photos of their togetherness before the accident. But she once told Mom that she didn't want to and was embarrassed to meet Rifki. He felt dirty and inappropriate for her. I was honestly sad to see Dara. That's why I told this to Mom. I don't want this misunderstanding to be longer and longer without a settlement process."

"Honestly, I'm confused as to how? Rifki need to know about this now or later? Coincidentally, I got word from the doctor that Rifki surgery can be done next month if Rifki's condition is stable. He had refused because Dara had left him, according to him for what he could see if Dara was not there beside him, his future had gone to leave him along with Dara's departure."

Finally, Bu Rini also opened his voice about the condition of Rifki who was desperate with the loss of Dara. All told without being missed.

"They both love each other, but unfortunately the test is so hard on them even before they get married" Ayu murmured.

His breathing was hunting, his heart felt stopped beating, both of his hands clenched violently. His emotions suddenly erupted to hear the news that Dara was being harassed and traumatized.

True what Ayu said earlier, now in Rifki's heart grieving in himself. It is the cause of everything. Guilt and hate in itself make the heart and we feel pain. The emotions he had just displayed were now turning into melted tears, he just sat on the floor leaning against the wall.

Rifki was crying in silence. Trying to quell his cries so as not to be heard by the two women who were in the living room. He felt guilty for many things. All because of his helplessness that was guarding Dara, he was really upset and angry at himself.

So angry he hit his own chest with. Wasting all anger at his stupidity. Moreover, Rifki repeatedly emphasized to himself that Dara's disappearance because he did not love her anymore because the girl had found happiness with other men. Rifki really felt hate for herself because she could not think positively about her lover.

Bu Rini and Ayu who heard the sound of a punch immediately ran to the back. The two were so shocked to find Rifki crying and beating herself up.

"Astag, Rifki what are you doing, son?" Ms. Rini crouched down and tried to grab Rifki's hand so as not to beat herself up.

"Rifki conscious Rif, Istighfar." Ayu crouched down and calmed down.

"I heard everything, Mom I heard. I'd like to see Dara, Mom. Come on, take me to your house, Yu." Rifki was so concerned.

"Patience, Rif. Soon you will have a better operation to wait for the operation first. So that you can see the face of the virgin."

"She hasn't been there yet, has she, Yu? He still loves me, doesn't he?" Questions that should not be asked because he had heard his mother's chat and also. However, it feels less relieved if Ayu does not say it in front of him.

"Yes Rifki she still loves you. That's why wait a minute for you to see. That would definitely be a mood booster for Dara. That's what he wanted from a long time ago. Don't focus on your mistakes, don't feel guilty, don't blame yourself. There will be no impact whatsoever on your relationship. Promise me to stay strong for Dara. Restore your once dim spirit, your light has returned, you must have the spirit to recover. I'll take him to the hospital without your surgery. But if she doesn't want you have to be patient to persuade her and restore her confidence as Dara did to you back then. You should be more stubborn than Dara. His confidence is now taking place after his own circumstances, Rif. I'm sure your love doesn't see anything. I'm sure even though Dara's been in le..."

"They are still holy to me."