Ride in Bed

Adrian's Style

Along the way, the Goddess unceasingly wiped her still flowing tears. His sadness will go back to his father when he heard what Riska said earlier. His father sacrificed his life for someone he did not know. Risking his life without remembering that he still desperately needed the figure of the father beside him.

Because of daydreaming, Dewi did not know where Adrian took him. The girl did not notice the road she was walking. Until finally the girl realized when she felt the cold air began to hit the surface of her skin. He turned his head to the side. It turns out that they are now entering the Lembang area.

Dewi had not yet asked where Adrian's destination took him away. The man had deflected his vehicle into the gate of a tourist attraction whose entrance was on the edge of the Tangkuban Parahu Highway. The shape of the gate is wide and decorated with carvings will immediately remind everyone who comes to the island of Bali.

After parking his vehicle in a place that is available, Adrian invited Dewi to enter a tourist spot called the Valley of the Gods Park. As the name implies, the Valley of the Gods Park does carry the theme of the paradise park of the gods like the land of Bali. Entering this tourist area, makes Dewi feel the middle of being on the island of the Gods that she has never visited. Along the way, he noticed the architectural style of the gate and the embellishments of the pennant as it entered the inner area.

A green scene instantly spread out as they began to enter the inner area. A lake of rain lies in the middle of the park. The view of the lake is more beautiful with the presence of small islands connected by beautiful bridges.

The eyes of the Goddess were unceasingly looking at the beautiful scenery around her. The cool mountain air plus the beautiful scenery slightly reduces his sadness. Adrian continued to walk the Goddess towards the green hill formed like a labyrinth. They walked down the road following the shape of the labyrinth on the hill.

“You've been here before?” Adrian broke the silence between them.

“But.”

“Sama,” Adrian chuckles. He had just obtained this place earlier at the Goddess' house. Understandably, Adrian is a person who rarely ever recreation.

“Bapak knows where? Mbah gugel ya?” guess Goddess.

“Hahaha..”.

Dewi was quite stunned to see Adrian who could laugh loosely. It seemed like this man beside her was in a happy mood. They continued to walk along the long hills, looking for a way out of it.

“You like?” ask Adrian again.

“Hmm. passable.”

“More relax right than to continue confining yourself in the room?”

This time Dewi did not answer the questions of her homeroom class. They continued walking until they finally got out of the hill. Adrian took the Goddess to the shelter on the edge of the lake. The shelter is shaped like a conch and there are several stairs that can be used as a seat by visitors.

Adrian takes place at the end, a little away from the collection of several other visitors.

“Dewi.. do you know why your father named Dewi Mantili?”

“Because of the father of fans Saur Sepuh.”

“From the many female figures there, why did your father choose Mantili? Not Lasmini?”

“Because Mantili is the younger brother of Brama Kumbara, my favorite character. I don't like Lasmini, he's an actor who tried to take Brama Kumbara from his wife, Dewi Harnum.”

The goddess answered Adrian's question with her eyes looking straight ahead. Watching a pair of father and son who were pedaling a duck boat in the middle of the lake. He remembered his late father.

“Why Mantili? Why not Harnum or Pramitha? Both are Brama Kumbara's wives, right? Why should Mantili? Brother of Brama Kumbara?”

“How do I know, sir,” replied Dewi annoyed.

“Your father gave Mantili his name not because he was the younger brother of Brama Kumbara, not because he was one of his favorite characters. But there is hope that father pinned in your name.”

The goddess turned her head to Adrian. For a moment their views met. Adrian immediately disconnected his sight and re-directed his neutrality forward.

“Mantili is a woman who is smart, strong, brave and certainly has a good heart. He did not hesitate to challenge Lasmini who according to him who tried to ruin the happiness of his brother. He always clings to the truth. Several times Mantili was injured while fighting with his enemies, including Lasmini. But he got back up and continued to learn until he could master various great styles.

I wish you could be like Mantili. Being a smart, strong, brave and unyielding woman. Even though he was injured, he fell but he still rose and faced all. That was your father's greatest hope. Now ponder, have you been able to meet your expectations?”

The goddess was only able to remain silent. Adrian's words just hit his mind. Herman's departure has left him fragile, falling and falling. Drowning and confining themselves in grief. The words of his homeroom teacher seemed to realize himself not to continue to dissolve in sadness.

“Your mother.she also feels lost for the sudden departure of her father. But he's trying to toughen up for you. There are many hopes that you have hung, and that message I leave to your mother. If you continue like this, do you have no pity on mom? She has to fight alone to be a mother and father for you. But your attitude like this only deepens his sadness.”

The goddess started sobbing hearing Adrian's words. He felt very guilty for his beloved mother. For days ignoring the woman for drowning in grief. Letting her mother struggle alone through her grief. Adrian reached into his pants pocket, took out a handkerchief from it and gave it to the Goddess.

“On what your father did, save Riska. Did you know that your father wasn't actually acting like a hero? What you did was not save Riska, but save you.”

“What does father mean?” tanya Dewi while shrinking tears with handkerchief given Adrian.

“In plain view we will judge what you did was to save Riska. But actually behind the action, there is hope that he proposes to God. If you are in danger and need help, God will send someone to help you. As he did back then.”

Back the Goddess fell silent permeating all Adrian's utterances. All the words that were sliding from the man slowly began to resuscitate him. Little by little he began to understand the destiny God had told him. He quickly removed the clear furrow that was soaking his cheeks. His heart was ready and willing to accept his father's departure. He will also start to re-establish his life. Back to the figure of his former self, who was very liked by his father.

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Dewi pulled a thick liquid out of her nose and used Adrian's handkerchief as a scaffold. So tight the sound released from the nose of the Goddess, Adrian to turn his head. After wiping off all the remaining liquid, Dewi handed back the handkerchief to Adrian.

“Thank you sir.”

“Cast it. Can get my virus if the handkerchief is returned.”

“Kan washable, sir.”

“Yes, but the virus from your snot will forever stick there.”

“Ish.. can't do it anyway, sir when you say good little?”

“Ngga can!”

Adrian answered while upholding himself. Seeing Adrian standing, Dewi also stood. His eyes looked around and found a trash can. He hurried there and threw away Adrian's handkerchief.

“Why was dumped? Said it could be washed?”

“Say you let the virus be washed remain sticky.”

“Ok, if so your sentence period is added because you have thrown away my personal belongings.”

“Mr...” The Goddess protest was upset.

“You want to try riding a horse?”

“Indeed can ride a horse here?”

“Can. Come.”

Adrian invites Dewi to leave the shelter. They continued to walk to the equestrian Ganesha school which is still in the area of the Valley of the Gods Park. They were guided by the guards there looking at the horses present.

“Can be boarded sir?” ask Adrian.

“Can. You can ride this horse.”

The guard takes Adrian and the Goddess to the horse in question. A brown horse that looks handsome. Beside him was an equally large horse, only the color of his skin was whitish brown.

“Come on Tili, show your riding skills. Mantili it's good at horse riding.”

“I can't yet, sir.”

“Ya try first.”

With the help of the guard, Dewi rode a brown horse while Adrian rode on the horse next to him. The face of the Goddess looks tense, because only this time he climbed the animal.

“The reins are held yes, to control the direction of the horse. Clap her body with her feet to tell her to walk. Pull the reins if you want to stop,” the guard explained.

“Tili.. You need a sword not?” adrian Goda.

Adrian just chuckled. The man jerked the body of the horse with his feet, and the mount immediately walked. When Adrian jerked back, the horse's footsteps got faster and now it has started running. The goddess only looked in amazement at Adrian who turned out to be adept at horse riding. He who does not have the guts to be on a running horse just jerk slowly and the animal walks slowly.

After several rounds, Dewi and Adrian ended their horse riding activities. Adrian then invited Dewi to perform dzuhur prayer service and lunch at the cafe there. In his heart was happy to see the Goddess who already looked calm and cheerful.

“Exit from here go straight home yes, sir. I want to help ready mother tahlilan seven days father.”

“Iya. I was invited ngga?”

“Ngga,” answered the Goddess and Adrian only gave a smile.

The two finished off the remaining lunch dishes a little more without a conversation. After paying his order, Adrian immediately invited Dewi to go home. Before boarding his mount, the man handed him his jacket.

“Use this.”

“Ngga wan, sir.”

“Wear. You will catch a cold. Pity your back if it has to be tattooed fish fin.”

Angrily the Goddess took the jacket from Adrian's hand and put it on. After putting on the helmet, he climbed to the back of Adrian. The two-wheeled vehicle immediately rolled out of the Tangkuban parahu area.

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An hour and a half journey that must be taken by Goddess and Adrian. At some point, they had to meet with congestion due to the backflow of the tourists. Arriving at his residence, Dewi immediately got off the motorbike. Removed the helmet and given to Adrian. The man opened the trunk, then took a piece of paper from it while putting the helmet on.

“It's a subject matter as long as you're not in. Learn and do the exercises. Monday, hand over the exercises.”

“Iya, sir.”

“I went straight home. Say hello to your mother.”

“Iya, sir. Thank you for today. And sorry about his handkerchief.”

“Hmm.”

Adrian returned to ride the Honda Vario then run it away from the Dewi residence. After the homeroom teacher disappeared from his presence, the girl entered the house.

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam,” replied Nenden from the kitchen direction.

“What are you doing again?” The goddess kissed the back of her mother's hand.

“Create risoles, steamed sponge, potato croquettes are just as lontong for tahlilan later. Where's sir Adrian?”

“Live home, bu.”

“Oh.. Are you tired? Can you help mom?”

“Can, coke. Goddess change clothes first yes, ma'am.”

“Iya.”

Nenden smiled as he looked at his son who was entering the room. After traveling with Adrian, the attitude of the Goddess seemed to change. The girl looks more cheerful. In her heart the woman was grateful to see the good change of her child. Soon the Goddess returned after changing into a house outfit.

“Where have you been?”

“Taken to Lembah Dewata Park in Lembang. Great place, mom. We play there sometime, yuk.”

“Bby. Kaya with mothers here is cool. Rent anakot pak Haji.”

“Iya, mom. Definitely exciting tuh.”

“Oh yes, later in the afternoon between mothers yes to the house of Pak Haji.”

“You want to say ma'am? Food is good?”

“Iya. Same mom there need also.”

“Ok, bu.”

“Call Roxas, it will be seven nights father.”

“Ngga need to call he's definitely coming, ma'am. He must have been ngincer food to take home.”

“You are.”

Nenden chuckled at the words of his son. Every home event tahlilan Roxas is always equipped with food for his grandmother. The two women of different generations were getting busy with their work. Occasionally, they heard a casual conversation accompanied by laughter.

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“This what mom?"

Haji Soleh looked at the brown envelope Nenden had received from Rusdi. The man still did not dare to examine the contents before getting an explanation from Herman's wife. One of his most honest and diligent drivers.

“Begin by Haji. This morning Riska's parents came to the house. They came to say a condolence and gave this as a sign of his gratitude to kang Herman.”

“Sorry, who are they?”

Nenden took a deep breath to fill his lung cavity. After that she began to tell the chronological events of the stabbing of Herman which turned out to be her husband's effort to save the girl named Riska.

“Masya Allah. it is very noble Mr. Herman. May Allah accept his charity.”

“Aamiin..” replied Nenden and Dewi together.

“Then I mean mom gave this money to me, what?”

“Begini, sir. I feel hard to accept this money. I don't know why if I take this money like I sold my own husband's life. So I decided to donate this money. It is up to Mr. Hajj to be given to whom.”

“Astaghfirullah. mom. don't think like that. I believe Mr. Rusdi gave the money sincerely without thinking to replace the life of Mr. Herman. He just wanted to ease the burden of the mother who lost the person in charge of giving a living to the mother as well as the Goddess. It would be better if the mother uses this money for everyday purposes as well as for the tuition fee Dewi.”

“Alhamdulillah, kang Herman has given provisions for the Dewi lecture. I mean donate this money, so that the practice can flow for my husband.”

Haji Soleh seemed to be sighing deeply. He knew very well how much money Herman collected each day in savings. Because the man always asked Salim for help, his son to accompany him to deposit into the bank. The amount is still not enough to study Dewi until getting a bachelor's degree.

“Mother.. how about this. Some of this money I save for the benefit of the Goddess and some to be given. Mother can save this money for the wedding expenses of the Goddess later. So, In Shaa Allah the money that mother receives is beneficial to the living also the dead.”

Haji Soleh gives the solution. For a moment Nenden thought and finally the woman nodded her head.

“Alhamdulillah.so the money is divided in two, yes, ma'am. In Shaa Allah I will give the custody of the mother to the entitled.”

“Thank you sir Haji, thank you.”

“Sama-sama, ma. Oh yes, for tahlilan later tonight, my wife has prepared a dish that will be taken home after study. Later Salim who will deliver it to home.”

“Ya Allah.. natur nuhun pisan pak Haji (thank you very much).”

“Sami-sami, bu.”

Dewi was only able to be silent listening to the conversation of her mother and also Haji Soleh. He realized, even though the father had left him, there were still many people who cared about him. Hajj Soleh's kindness is one of them, and it is a legacy of kindness given by Herman to his family.

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