Ride in Bed

Rewinds

After leaving the contract of Haji Soleh, Adrian did not go directly to the house. He decided to take Dewi to the cafe, just to enjoy a warm drink or lunch there. For a few days, the widow of her sister was just staying at home.

The car he was driving turned into one of the cafes. After parking his vehicle, Adrian invited Dewi in. This cafe is a cafe that Adrian used to visit first when often invite the Goddess to eat. They took their place at a table close to the window. They can feel the breeze from the cafe window that is wide open.

“What message do you want, sir?” ask the waiter.

“Warm brown two,” Adrian said.

“Tumben brown message,” chirps Goddess.

“Ngga can?”

“Ish..” The goddess threw her gaze at the window beside her.

“There again?”

“Tenderloin steak one. Wi... would you like to eat?”

“Ngga,” replied the Goddess without turning to Adrian.

“That's it first.”

“Brown warm two, tenderloin steak one.”

“Sama water yes, mas.”

“Iya, sir.”

After recording all the orders, the man's maid immediately returned to the cashier's table. He gave the order paper to the cashier, and the cashier directly inputted the data. Orders will be accepted directly by the kitchen.

The goddess was still looking at the view from behind the window. Then move vehicles, people walking on the sidewalk or buskers who are busking when the lights turn red. Just an ordinary sight, yet this time the woman was enjoying it so much.

Some days just stay at home, confined in sadness, make the brain of the Goddess tired. Being in an atmosphere like this afternoon was truly an entertainment for her. At least he would not continue to remember Aditya who would make his eyes wet again.

The Goddess's daydreams are crumbling as the waiter delivers the order. Two cups of warm chocolate, one glass of water and a plate of tenderloin steak were served on the table. The fragrance coming from Adrian's ordered steak immediately greeted the Goddess' sense of smell. Suddenly the woman became hungry. Regretting why he had rejected his sister-in-law's offer.

Adrian quietly watched from behind his phone. The man stood up and walked to the toilet. He stopped and hid behind a pillar. His smile was on its back to see the Goddess who continued to stare at the plate containing his order. The head of the Goddess looked to the right and left. After believing there was no Adrian, the woman plucked two French fries and put them in her mouth.

Adrian could hardly help but laugh at the sight. He called out to the passing waiter, then returned to order the same dish. Adrian is back at his desk. He stared at the plate containing the tenderloin steak, then his eyes turned to pieces of French fries. He took a knife and started counting the French fries.

“Why?” ask the curious Goddess.

“French fries reduced.”

Uhuk..

The goddess immediately coughed hearing that. Unknowingly his hand grabbed the glass filled with white water then gulped it down half. Adrian looked at his sister-in-law suspiciously.

“You've eaten French fries huh?”

“Mana no.”

“This proof is reduced. There should be 20 but this is 17. You ate three huh?”

“Ngga! My people only eat two.”

The Goddess reflexes covered her mouth with both hands. His face was like a boiled crab. Embarrassed to be found Adrian plucking his food. As much as possible Adrian held back his laughter.

Really yes, the bang Ad rese. Started the behavior of kumat nyebelinya. Yesterday just as I craved him so good this nawarin, now make a whim again. Mas Adiiiittt yes I have to marry the same model she who menggeleselin anyway.

Adrian pulled the plate nearby, then dismembered the meat steak. After everything had been cut off, he thrust the plate towards the Goddess.

“What's new?”

“You ate it. I don't want to eat the rest of you.”

“Ish..”

The goddess throws her lips, but no doubt her hand pulls the plate closer to her. The woman immediately enjoyed the steak voraciously. Moments later a waiter came to deliver Adrian's steak. Without waiting for long, the man also ate it.

In a short time the steak on the Dewi plate has been eaten toilet, leaving only a few pieces of potatoes, carrots and chickpeas alone. Seeing that the steak had gone all the way into the belly of the Goddess, Adrian cut a large enough piece of meat into his possession and moved it to the woman's plate.

Only Deheman's voice was heard from the Goddess. He cut the meat and put it back in his mouth. Either the taste of the steak is good or the appetite has returned. After Aditya's departure, the woman did indeed lose her appetite. And this time he ate very well.

“You order again?” adrian Tawal.

“Ish.. indeed my stomach is rich uler what, can stretch and enter anything aja.”

Adrian stood up after finishing his meal. He walked towards the storefront displaying various doughnuts. It looks like the doughnuts have just matured. He asked for a dozen to pack. The man completed the payment of all his orders just back to his desk.

“You're home now?”

“Iya.”

“This, bring. Make you nyemil.”

The Goddess' lips went forward a few inches that saw Adrian's face like he was mocking him when he handed him a doughnut. While carrying a bag containing donut dus, Dewi followed Adrian out of the cafe. The woman got in the car. The doughnut is drawn on the dashboard before installing the seat belt. After that, he took the dus back.

Adrian's eyes glanced to the left side when he saw the Goddess starting to open the doughnut. The woman took a doughnut and bit it. There was a fad to curse the Goddess again.

“So told to bring ogah-ogahan, now eaten also.”

“Mubazir, already purchased if not eaten.”

“Ngeles aja rich bajaj.”

“Biarina. If I bajaj, brother bemo.”

Adrian's little laugh sounded. The goddess turned her face to the side. The woman secretly smiled. It was his first smile since Aditya's departure. He continues his delayed meal due to Adrian's prank.

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Roxas, Rangga, Rivan and Fay are gathering at the record label's office. Together with Wira and the management, they are discussing the fate of The Soul in the future after being left by Aditya. They have not had a contract for a gig anywhere since Aditya asked for leave. But the survival of The Soul is still in question.

“How about we look for a new vocalist?” monsul Wira.

“We must quickly find a new vocalist. This band is only for corn, it feels good if it has to be dissolved. After all you all have great potential,” said Faisal, director of marketing and promotion.

“Sorry before, sir. Ever since Adit died, I personally decided to quit. Honestly, one of my encouragement to music and play the band is Adit. I think now my passion is not there anymore,” said Roxas suddenly.

“Xas..” call Rangga.

“You sure, Xas? Won't you regret?” ask Faisal.

“In Shaa Allah, sir. I also want to settle the shooting contract, will not take the contract again. Focus on college and coffee shop. If there is no obstacle at the end of this month already open the shop.”

Secretly Roxas and Aditya did plan to open a joint business. They know they can't always rely on the life of The Soul. Little by little, they raised money from gigs and advertising contracts to build a coffee shop business.

They rent a place that is quite strategic and a lot of angkot trails. Although the place is not too big, it is in the city center. All the preparations are mature, employees have started to be recruited, even Pipit is willing to step down from work and manage the store. The plan is later this month the store will be grand opening. But fate says otherwise, Aditya was first called the Almighty before seeing his shop open.

“Alhamdulillah congratulations yes, Xas.”

Faisal was quite happy to hear Roxas' plan. Although he was also sad The Soul lost personnel again, but at least the man already has good plans for his future.

“If it's Roxas choice, we can what,” said Rangga.

“Enlightenment, Xas. Good luck, even if you are not with us,” said Fay.

“Let's not be together again, we remain friends,” cetus Rivan.

“So. Oh yes, Adit thanks me his song, there are six songs. Try you guys with, who knows the match and want you to use in the latest album.”

“Adit..”.

Fay couldn't hold back his tears at Roxas' speech. After his departure, the man still left something for all of them. Rivan, who has known Aditya since High School, can't help but cry. The hero was also moved to hear it.

“Adit regular singing what recording in studio?” ask Wira.

“In studio.”

“Try we heard. If it's good, we'll just mix. We're out on a mini-album reminiscing about his passing. Xas, you don't mind if you participate in making a mini album?”

“Iya, I want to. I heard the song, it was all delicious. It contained stories about his love for his wife, Arkhan, parents, friends and also his brother. But original, I cried when I heard a song about him and bang Ad.”

Roxas shrank the water in the corner of his eye. His sadness is still not completely lost to the friend. It's just that he tried to be sincere and let go of her. One thing he believes, Aditya is now in a better place, without pain.

“Schedulein aja when we hear together,” said Wira.

Everyone nodded their heads at the man's words. The mood suddenly became mellow. Everyone remembered their memories with Aditya. Men are supple, friendly, humorous and always show their dimples when they are smiling.

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Two weeks have passed since Aditya's departure. All those left behind begin to undergo activities as usual. Adrian is back teaching at the college. Roxas has also undergone activities like the beginning, college, doing photoshoots that have been contracted before, while preparing his coffee shop business. Pipit remained at the hotel until the end of the month. The woman has submitted a letter of resignation. Rendi provides a strict escort for the woman after the incident that befell Aditya.

A jeep stopped in front of Toni's house, Dawn came down from inside. He accidentally visits Adrian at home, on his day off. In addition to seeing the state of the friend, he also wants to exchange ideas about the case he handled. The arrival of Dawn was greeted by Ida, the woman immediately called the child.

“Chat here aja, Jar,” invite Adrian.

Dawn wakes up from her seat and follows Adrian to the backyard. Both of them sat in the chair there. The air this morning is still cool, the sun is also not too strong to emit light.

“You've started working?”

“Already.”

“Tante Pit, still working at hotel?”

“Iya. How is the research progress?”

“Still deadlocked. My men still keep track of two bikers and also the Adit crash man. I'm sure they've also tried to harm my aunt and kill Amanda.”

“You don't have any leads?”

The dawn shook its head weakly. Just this time he felt helpless handling the case that concerned Aditya. Everything was planned and so neat. Cctv in the hotel has also been removed, he suspects that the perpetrator is an insider or has an accomplice there.

“Soal Adit, the plan is you will meet where?”

“At first we'd like to meet you at dojang. But I got a call if he was followed, so I followed him to where he sent the location. Unfortunately, I arrived late. The evidence that Adit brought was also lost was taken by the perpetrator.”

I heard the heavy breath of Dawn. Had he asked Aditya to remain in his office, perhaps the fateful event would not have happened. Adrian was silent trying to understand the mind of his sister in a moment of urgency like yesterday. He was sure that his brother would not go recklessly with the evidence without preparing a backup plan.

“Before we met, where is he?”

“In his office.”

“Adit says he has proof of what?”

“Drawing drone. He said the drone was clearly recording the perpetrator's face.”

“Adit knows he's in danger, so he's not that easy to go without creating a backup plan. I'm sure he's already copied the recording evidence, but we don't know where he keeps.”

“Lo's right, he must have been married. Just in case the evidence he holds is successfully taken. Adit didn't say anything before he died?”

Adrian just shook his head. In addition to the apology, the only message his sister said was to leave the Goddess to him. Asking himself to marry the Goddess after her iddah period is over.

“Why don't you try Adit's office? Try checking, who comes to the office before Adit goes to see you. Who knows if he left it to someone we know.”

“Oh yes, lo is right. Why not think. I'm going to Adit's office tomorrow. Hopefully there are hints.”

The originally tangled face of Dawn now began to radiate hope. Hopefully what Adrian thinks is true. It was not in vain that he came and exchanged ideas with his best friend. The man picked up his phone that was ringing, apparently one of his men who contacted.

“Halo.”

“Halo, sir. We got footage of two riders attacking Adit. I started tracking his whereabouts. I also looked in the recidivist data base and the thugs who had been snatched. His face was clearly recorded. There's an online pengojeker who recorded when they attacked Adit.”

“Track continues and send the video to me now.”

It didn't take long, a video message went into Fajar's phone. Together with Adrian, he saw the newly transmitted footage. Adrian's hand clenched to see one of the men trying to stab his sister with a knife.

“Job!”

“Sabar, Ad. My men are still tracking. They will definitely be found quickly.”

“If they are found, give them to me first. I'm not going to get them to the police station with their feet straight.”

Only a slow nod was given by Dawn. He knows the wishes of his best friend. Although not justified, but he also wants to beat the first people who have eliminated Aditya before being handed over to the law. Secretly, the Goddess heard the conversation of the two men. The woman's eyes were back in tears.

“Ad.. I go home first. once the perpetrator is tight, I will phone elo.”

“Ok.”

The Dawn steps came to a halt when it saw the Goddess near the entrance to the house. He nodded his head at the Goddess before continuing his steps. Slowly the Goddess approached Adrian who was still in his place. The goddess sat down beside the woman, making the man turn his face to her.

“Bang.”

“Hmm.”

“Do you want to punish yourself people who have harmed Adit mas?”

“Wi.”

“I'm scared, bang. I'm afraid they'll do it too. Now Arkhan only has a brother as his father. If something happens to brother, what about Arkhan? How's my? I don't want to lose anymore, I don't want to be left out again. Let the police take care of it. I'm scared, bang. I'm scared.”

The Goddess's cry broke, her tears fell, her hands that were looking at each other seemed to tremble as well. He did not want to lose any more of the people around him. If something happens to Adrian, he doesn't dare to imagine it. Maybe he'll really get down.

“Do not be afraid, Wi. Brother will be fine. Trust.”

“I'm scared, bang. Scared.”

Seeing the Goddess who kept crying, Adrian pulled the woman into his arms. The woman's sobs got tighter in Adrian's arms. Both of his hands tightly hugged the waist of the brother-in-law. Ida who saw the scene from the kitchen window, can only hope the two can quickly unite in the marriage bond.

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**The noise was pause first yes. We reminisce a little to the era when Adrian pedekate to the Goddess.

Can anyone guess who killed Amandan and Adit**?