Ride in Bed
Bonchap: Special Offerings
14 Years later
The room which is dominated by sky blue looks so neatly arranged. A king size mattress complete with two pillows, bolsters and blankets are in their respective positions. Near the window of the room there is a study table on which there are books and also a laptop.
On the other side there is a two-door closet, a large mirror that hangs on the wall and in the corner there is the guitar left by the father. Don't forget a big figura hanging on the wall near the wardrobe. A picture of Aditya was posted there. Photo that since 13 years ago has been the occupant of this room.
From outside the room, Arkhan entered the room. His face and body looked fresh after being exposed to water splashing. The boy is now 20 years old, and is completing his studies in business management. After attending an organizational meeting he attended on campus, the young man returned home. Later after the issue, he and his three friends will entertain visitors AdRox Coffee.
Arkhan threw his body on the bed. His hand grabbed the phone that was on the nightstand. Already many messages that enter his phone.he read the messages and replied one by one. Most of the messages came from his organization's friends and his best friend.
Since childhood Arkhan had a friendship with Zidan who also holds the status of his uncle. Two other people close to him were Satria, son of Jaya and Daniyal, son of Dawn. So close and compact, they formed a joint band called Skyline.
Arkhan has inherited Aditya's musical talent. It's just that the young man didn't make music his career. He only plays music with his friends as a hobby and interlude. Every weekend, they always entertain visitors AdRox Coffee.
The offers that come to Arkhan to plunge in the field of entertainment are quite a lot as well. But the young man did not accept it at all. In addition to his busy college days and managing AdRox, he also does not want his personal life and the people around him to be in the public spotlight. Together with Zidan, Arkhan learns to manage AdRox which is directly trained and monitored by Roxas and Bobi.
His other three friends also have the same activity. Zidan, like himself, is busy attending college and managing AdRox. The young man took the same major as him. They are just one different class. Satria himself is studying at the level of S2, after successfully winning the S1 undergraduate degree last year. The man who aspired to become a lecturer, is now pursuing a master in the Department of State Admnistration. Unlike Daniyal who followed in his father's footsteps, became a state servant. The young man is still studying at the police academy.
Arkhan's two younger brothers are now adults. Davira, now 17, is in the 12th grade. The girl inherited the father's intelligent brain. In addition, Adrian's quiet, cold and irritable nature also decreased to him. Not a few male friends at school had to bite their fingers because they were rejected by the girl. Davira is best friends with his aunt, Yumna. In addition to Yumna, he is also good friends with Hansa, son of Doni and Cantika, son of Mila.
Different from Aksa. Although from the face of the child was more inherited Adrian's face, but the nature of the child was more likely to look like the mother. There are only words that always make people who hear them out. Aksa is currently 15 years old, and has just entered high school. Aksa is best friends with Kalandra, son of Dawn and Bilal, son of Doni.
Arkhan's bedroom door opened, from outside Aksa's entrance. The boy immediately threw his body next to the older brother. Arkhan put the phone on the nightstand and looked at his youngest brother.
“Bang.. later gig at AdRox?”
“Iya, why?”
“Temen I want to go to the cafe. May dong request free voucher hehehe.”
“Pay, request free mulu.”
“Yeah, bang. Not every day either.”
“Yes, free drinks. But the meal is pay.”
“Wokeh. Thanks, bang.”
“Sa..lo seriously want to study in medicine later?”
“In Shaa Allah, bang. But it must be expensive. I feel sorry for Dad. Kan father should charge brother same Avi kak as well.”
“Lo college I finished college. Avi is also the most entered final task.”
“But hear Avi's brother want to continue to take S2. Kan kak Avi wants to be a rich lecturer father.”
“Ya doain aja father stay healthy, the fortune is smooth, so your ideals so the doctor can be accomplished. If you are already working, you will help. Origin of the school that is true.”
“Definitely, bang. Thanks, bang. Best bro deh.”
Their conversation came to a halt when Aksa's cell phone rang. Seeing that the name of the caller was one of her female friends in the class, Aksa immediately walked out of the room. Didn't want his conversation to be heard by Arkhan.
“Oii Aksa! Don't date! Still want lope-lopean!”
“Kaga, bang!” aksa replied while coming out of the room.
Arkhan got up from his seat and picked up the guitar from the corner of the room. Along with that, Davira went into his room. The girl sat herself on the side of the bed. With the guitar in hand, Arkhan sat down next to his sister.
“De.. yuk training make night tar.”
“Bby, bang.”
Arkhan started strumming his guitar. The plan tonight he will invite the brother duet when performing in AdRox later. Davira inherits her mother's melodious voice, unlike Aksa's. The child is like Adrian, who has a mediocre voice though still worth hearing and does not make the ears hurt.
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After performing the maghrib prayer in the mosque complex along with his father and sister, Arkhan returned to his room. He immediately took off the cocoa shirt he was wearing and replaced it with a white t-shirt. The man also changed the sarong with jeans. Then he coats the shirt he wears with a checkered long-sleeved shirt. The sleeves are folded up to the elbows.
Arkhan combed back his hair, then sprayed the perfume onto his body. The man seemed satisfied with his appearance now. He took the phone on the nightstand and put it in his pants pocket. His hand then grabbed the guitar he was going to use to perform. As usual before leaving, he stood in front of the papa's photo.
“Pa.. tonight I want to perform with friends. It's a special night, pa. I want to sing for mom and dad too. I hope they like my singing. Later after the cafe, I also want to sing for papa. Bye, pa.. I go first.”
Arkhan dyed his two fingers and then glued them to Aditya's face in the figura. Carrying his guitar bag, the young man went down the stairs. At the bottom both his parents and his sister were already waiting. They will all head to AdRox to see Skyline perform.
After putting his guitar in the trunk, Arkhan climbed behind the wheel. Next to him Adrian sat down with him at the front. Her two sisters were also the Goddess sitting at the back. Once all is ready, Arkhan starts running his vehicle. The distance of the house with AdRox cafe where he works is not too far away. Within twenty minutes they were there.
Just now he arrived, in succession Zidan, Daniyal and Satria arrived at AdRox. The four men then entered the cafe followed by Adrian, Dewi and their two children. The Skyline band's retainers immediately prepared to entertain the incoming visitors. Among them were also friends of Davira and Aksa.
Arkhan asks Dewi and Adrian to sit at the front desk. He had purposely asked both of his parents to sit there because tonight's special offering was given to the two of them. In addition to his parents, Roxas and Pipit were also there. Daniyal and Satria's parents also arrived. They want to see their children on stage.
“Goodnight all.”
Arkhan's voice instantly caught the attention of the visitors. They looked straight up at the stage. There, Zidan was ready with his bass, Daniyal with his guitar, Satria sat behind the drums and Arkhan stood facing the mic stand with the guitar draped over his shoulder.
“As usual, every night of the week we will entertain all who are here. But especially for tonight, we would like to present a special show for our dear parents.”
The happy smiles of the four Skyline personnel parents were seen. Time goes by so fast, and it doesn't feel like their kids are growing up. The goddess looked at the child who was still speaking on the stage. It was like seeing Aditya. Before performing, her late husband also often greeted visitors who came. Moreover, Arkhan's face is very similar to Aditya, already like a copy photo only.
“The first song I present to my dear mother. Thank you for taking care of me with affection all this time. No one can represent my gratitude and love for my mother. The lyrics in this song describe my feelings for mama.”
“I was a foolish little child. Crazy things I used to do. And all the pain I put you through. Mama, now I'm here for you. For all the times I made you cry. The days I told you lies. Now it's time for you to rise. For all the things you sacred. Oh, if I could turn back time. If I could make it undone. I swear that I would. I would make it up to you.”
It cannot be described how the Goddess felt at this time. Happiness and pride mix into one. His eyes glazed over to mean the lyrics sung by the child for him. Adrian held the hand of the wife who was about to cry. He pulled the tissue and gave it to the Goddess.
During the singing, Arkhan can not be seen on the Goddess. She is proud to have such a strong and patient mother as the Goddess. The fortitude of the woman when abandoned by her loved ones, made her love her mother even more. Arkhan plucked the mic from his handle, then he walked towards the Goddess while singing the refrain part.
“Mum, I'm all growing up now. It's a brand new day. I'd like to put a smile. On your face every day. Mum, I'm all growing up now. And it's not too late. I'd like to put a smile. On your face every day.”
The goddess shrunk the water in the corner of her eyes. The woman did not stop looking at the child who kept approaching her. Arkhan grabbed the Goddess' hand, kneeling down, the young man continued his singing.
“You know, you are the number one for me. You know, you are the number one for me. You know, you are the number one for me. Oh, oh, number one for me.”
Arkhan ended his singing with a kiss on the back of his hand. The goddess hugged her eldest son. The tears that he had been holding back had finally fallen to the bottom of his cheek. Slowly Arkhan broke his embrace. The tears that washed his mother's face.
“I love you, mom. I just want to see my mom smile. Thank you for taking care of me all this time. Now let me make mama happy.”
“Seeing you grow well already makes mama happy.”
After the condition of the Goddess calmed down, Arkhan woke up from his position. He approached the table occupied by his sister and also his friends. The young man extended his hand to Davira. Now he's going to sing a duet song for his beloved father. Arkhan returns to the stage followed by Davira.
“Ok.. for the second song, I dedicate it to my beloved father. Dad.. This is a special song from me and Avi for dad.”
Satria began to beat his drum followed by Zidan and Daniyal who played the musical instrument he held. The memory of the Goddess floated back when she first duetted with Aditya. Singing his father's favorite song, The Best for You belongs to Ada Band. Adrian's eyes stared at his two children without blinking.
“Collects my childhood. You hug and you're spoiled. Beautiful at the time. Make me soar. By your side, ringing. Warm breath fresh fragrant body. You're telling everything. Your dreams and hopes,” Arkhan sings his part.
“You want me to be. The best for you. Obey your orders. Keep temptation. What I might do. In my adult time. Don't make me. Shackled, fallen, and trampled,” Davira conjures up Arkhan's singing.
As with Goddess, Adrian also feels the same novelty. The smile on his lips saw his beloved son singing together on the stage. Arkhan and Davira did not look at Adrian. A hardworking man who is not tired of working to meet their needs and does not forget to teach the values of virtue, both through words and attitudes.
The musical instruments are constantly being heard. Together with Davira, Arkhan returns to the bottom of the stage, both of them approaching the table occupied by the father. Adrian stood up as his two children approached him. Davira immediately hugged the father's arm, Arkhan standing beside Adrian while embracing the man's shoulder. Both sang part refrain.
“God, please. Give a million of my love to him. I t'rus promised. Will not betray his door. Dad, listen. How much I really love you. 'I'll prove. I can fulfill your wish.”
Adrian kissed his two children's eyebrows alternately after their song ended. He held both hearts that he loved so much. Aksa got up from his seat and went to his father. Adrian pulled the hand of the Goddess, the woman also hugged her husband and children.
What Arkhan and Davira did was also followed by his three friends. Zidan got off the stage, then hugged Roxas and Pipit. Daniyal approached Dita and Dawn, hugging his parents tightly. Similarly, Satria, the man got off the stage and immediately approached Jaya and Gemini. The taste of haru is also felt by all visitors who come. Not a few who participate shrink the tears that pool.
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After entertaining AdRox visitors, all Skyline personnel gather together while enjoying a meal. An atmosphere full of laughter instantly occurred between them. Dawn and Doni are very happy, their friendship and Adrian is continued by their children.
At exactly nine o'clock, all dispersed back to their homes. Arkhan is back in charge of driving the car home. After parking the car and locking the gate, the young man entered the house. He went straight to his room which was upstairs.
Arkhan went into the bathroom to wash his face and brush his teeth and change his clothes. The young man then went into his room. He took a guitar and pulled a chair and put it in front of Aditya's photo. As promised, after returning from AdRox, he will sing a song for his beloved father.
“Pa.. this song for papa.”
Arkhan's head bowed, looking at his fingers strumming the strings of a guitar. To describe his feelings, the young man chose to sing an old, timeless song called Father. The song was created and popularized by Rinto Harahap. Songs that existed even before Aditya was born into the world. Arkhan raised his head, then looked at the photo of Aditya as he started singing.
“Where, I'll look. I was crying, alone. My heart, Slalu wants to meet. For you, I sing. To, dear papa. Me, want to sing. Though tears, on my cheeks. Papa, listen. Me, want to meet. Even if only in dreams.”
There were no tears on Arkhan's cheeks. He deliberately changed the lyrics to papa father. Arkhan, who was left at the age of six months, sometimes misses Aditya. There were no memories he could recall from the figure of the man who was flowing blood into his body. Just a story from his mother and father alone as a penghal miss.
“Papa.. Now I have grown very well. My mom and dad took good care of me. I know papa's been quiet there. I will always send my prayers to Papa. May Allah forgive your sins and give you the best place by His side.”.
Arkhan wakes up from his seat and approaches Aditya's photo. He kissed her two fingers and put them on Aditya's cheek. He threw a smile at the photo of Aditya who was also smiling. After putting down the guitar and turning off the lights, the young man climbed onto the bed and collapsed.
Adrian and Dewi are also preparing for bed. The goddess who had just come out of the bathroom immediately approached her husband who was standing in front of the bedroom window, looking at the flower garden in front of her. The woman hugged her husband's waist from behind.
“What aa think?”
“Ngga is there, baby. Just looking at Arkhan earlier, reminds me of Adit.”
“Arkhan is very similar to Adit. No, yes, a. Our kids are grown now.”
“Iya, darling.”
Adrian releases the Goddess' hand from her waist. The man turned his body. Look at the woman who has been with him for 20 years. Until so far his feelings of love have never diminished, it just increases in depth. Adrian stroked the face of the Goddess gently.
“Thank you for accompanying me until now. Be patient with me, full of flaws. Thank you for being a good mother to our children. I love you, Goddess. Then, now and forever.”
“I also love aa. Every day my feelings are increasing on you. Thank you for being present in my life, helping me to erase my wounds and strengthen myself. Aa has been a good husband and father to our children.”
Adrian pulls the Goddess into his arms. Gently bought his wife's mane. The Goddess's hand was wrapped around her husband's waist. Every second spent with her husband is precious and makes her happy. May the Lord continue to unite their love until in His heaven one day.
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