Short Story (Cerpen)

Amnesiacs

Category: Love Story

Title: Amnesia

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A girl walks alone down the street. With her school bag, Luna, the girl's name, set off for her school. In the middle of his journey, he is greeted by a friend, Sarah. Sarah offers Luna to go to school together. However, Luna refused Sarah's gentle invitation. Sarah put on a pouty look. However, Luna even grinned. Sarah pedals a bicycle and waves at Luna. Luna replied with a wave and a smile. Luna walked back to school.

Arriving in front of the school gate, Luna greeted her friends. Luna replied to her friends. One of her senior brothers, Haki, comes to Luna who is walking towards the school building. Haki held Luna's hand and pulled her away without excuse. Luna was surprised and looked at Haki confusedly. Haki just a meaningful smile. In front of the entrance to the school building, Haki releases Luna's hand and leaves just like that. Luna just scratched her head. Luna turned her body to the door of her school. She saw Sarah put on an incredible frown. Luna smiled and walked over to him. Sarah snatched Luna's head. Luna looked up and sniffed in annoyance while holding her head. Sarah enters the school building without concern for Luna. Luna smiled and followed Sarah.

During the break, Luna took Sarah to the cafeteria. At the cafeteria Luna ordered a serving of chicken noodles and a glass of her favorite orange juice, while Sarah ordered a serving of soto rice and iced tea. Luna and Sarah chatted while waiting for her order to come. Before long they waited, their order had come delivered by one of the canteen employees with friendly hospitality. Luna and Sarah smiled and thanked the officer. The officer returned Luna and Sarah's smiles and left them both behind.

Luna and Sarah are engrossed in talking about the senior Sarah likes. Unexpectedly, the senior they were talking about was sitting across from them with his friends. Luna and became confused by their behavior scratching their heads confused.

Luna and Sarah continued their conversation. Once more as they chatted, one of their seniors, Haki, approached them. Haki patted Luna on the shoulder then sat down next to Luna sitting down. Luna turned towards Haki with her innocent look. Haki pinched Luna's arm. Luna pouted her cheeks while holding her arm. Haki and Sarah laughed at Luna's cute facial expression. Luna, Sarah and Haki chatted until the end of the break.

Luna walked quickly away from her school. Sarah ran hastily towards Luna who seemed to be upset. Sarah pulls Luna's hand. Luna glanced at Sarah with a sharp gaze and then released her hand from Sarah and left. Sarah looked down at Luna and Nasya fighting in the classroom.

Luna walked over with an irritated feeling of being-so. Luna walked over the sidewalk of the highway. At that time, the highway was very quiet, only a few vehicles passed through. And Luna shouldn't have walked on the sidewalk. In front of an empty building, Luna is hit by a car that has lost control. Luna was unconscious. The driver got out of his car while holding his bumped head. Andre, the driver's name, approached Luna. She saw Luna unconscious with her bloody head. Andre raised Luna's head and patted her cheek. Andre was uneasy about this incident. A taxi from a distance. Andre called a taxi and then immediately carried Luna in and asked the driver to go to the nearest hospital.

Andre pacing in front of the ER room. He's really agitated. Worried about the girl he had hurt. Shortly thereafter, Andre saw his mother approaching him. Mama Andre hits and pinches Andre while asking about Luna. Andre sat limply while shaking his head. Mama Andre took a deep breath and sat down next to her son.

Before long they waited, the doctor came out of the room to reach Andre and his mother. Andre and his mother stood up and asked about Luna's situation.

'How are things, doc?' ask mama.

'Is the mistress of her family?' ask doctor.

'No, doc. I'm Andre's parents, the man who hit the girl.' Answer mama.

'The lady knows him?' ask doctor.

'Not at all. How is it, Doc?' ask mama.

'He's doing fine. It's past the critical period. But unfortunately, he is likely to experience high shock causing amnesia.' Obviously doctor.

Andre and his mother looked at each other. At that time, Luna wore ordinary clothes and a backpack containing only books and pens, without any identification. The phone had also been crushed down by the car tire earlier. When trying to check the contacts on the Sim Card, there is no contact listed.

'Well how, doc?' ask mama.

'We can't confirm everything yet. But surely, the girl had amnesia which may be temporary amnesia.' Answer doctor.

Andre and his mother negotiate. They agreed to consider Luna to be one of their family members. Mama Andre explains to the doctor and the police at that time to make Luna a member of his family until Luna recalls her. The doctor and the police agree on the decision that Andre's mother made for the best way out.

Andre and mama entered Luna's resting room. Luna looked at Andre and mama. Luna fixed her sitting incline her head. Andre sat down next to Luna and stroked Luna's head. Luna looked at Andre wondering. Understanding Luna's intentions, Andre explained to Luna.

'You must be wondering who we are, right?' ask Andre. Luna nodded slowly. Andre and mama smiled. 'Would you believe me if I were your sister?' ask Andre. Luna looked down not knowing what she should answer. Andre stroked Luna's head. 'You're not sure you have a handsome brother plus cool like gini? Are you ugly like this?' Andre Ejek. Luna raised her head scowling at Andre. Andre smiled and patted Luna on the head.

'Andre, don't be like your sister. Not well.' Said mom. Luna looked at Mama. Mama looked softly at Luna. Luna turned to look at the smiling Andre.

'Let's acquaintance!' said Andre. Andre and Mama were standing next to Luna's bed. Luna looked at the two of them. 'Andre Putra Aditya, served as the only brother who is super handsome plus cool in the eyes of Lina.' Andre introduced himself.

'Rina Rahmawati, as Mama Lina.' Mom said and smiled.

Andre approached Luna or what is now Lina. 'And the little girl in front of this big brother is Lina Wahyu Mayasari.' Andre said, smiling. Lina shed tears. Andre panicked to see Lina crying. Andre's hand seemed to want to hold Lina's hand, but his hand trembled in panic seeing Lina cry. Mama patted Andre's shoulder. Andre looked over and scratched his head in panic.

Mama holds Lina's head and memorizes Lina's tears. Lina crying in mom's arms. Andre sat beside Lina while smilingly stroking Lina's head.

Lina walks in the backyard of the house she lives in now. It had been two weeks since the accident, and until now there was no sign of Lina's memory returning. Lina sat in the back yard seat of her house. The atmosphere is yahud, very comfortable. Suddenly from behind someone closed Lina's eyes. Lina held those hands.

'Sister?' lina. Andre pulled his hand and appeared from behind. Lina smiled looking at her brother. Andre sat down beside Lina.

'How are you doing?' ask Andre.

'Same-sama.' Said Andre. Andre clasped his hand. Glanced at Lina who was smiling looking around. 'Lina, you don't remember your past?' andre asked doubtfully.

'Why did you ask that?' ask Lina.

'I just want to know. Do you know that your sister is worried about you? Brother just wants to know about you.' Answer Andre.

'Lina is fine. No need to worry!' lina.

'Please tell brother. You remember what? No matter how small your sister wants to be horrified.' Said Andre.

Lina stood facing Andre. 'Why this sister? Suddenly Lina's memory. Is something wrong? Did you lie about Lina? What did all the sisters tell you that was a lie?' lina asked in an annoyed tone.

'It's not Lina.' Answer Andre. Anre stood up and held onto both of Lina's shoulders. 'I just want to know about your development. Brother dear to you Lina.' Added Andre.

'Lina is happy like this, sister. We don't have to look at the past anymore. We better think about the future.' Lina.

Andre looked at Lina deeply. Seen seriousness in Lina's eyes. Andre hugged Lina while stroking Lina's head.

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'I hate Brother Andre!!!' shout Lina. Lina beats Andre's arm in front of Andre's friends. Andre complained in pain while his friends were laughing at him.

'Lina why the hell did it get to her? My sister just said I like someone. Then why are you angry until you hate everything brother?' ask Andre.

'Don't you, Lina likes it too much Andre?' said Dion. Lina stopped beating Andre. Lina and Andre turned to look at Dion who was eating nuts.

'Wh-What does Dion mean? M-m-where maybe Lina likes her own sister.' Lina said nervously until her face was red.

'What really?' toni Goda.

'Ka-la-u is wrong, you don't put on a red look like that donk.' Said Bobby. Lina flinched in embarrassment and hurriedly left them. Bobby, Dion, and Toni laugh at Lina's behavior. Andre smiled gently looking at Lina who left him.

Andre sat down beside Dion. 'Where is the child?' ask Andre.

'uh? Wha?' ask Dion. Bobby and Toni put on a serious look listening to Andre and Dion talk.

Lina locked the door to her room. There was a strange feeling in Lina. I don't know why Lina was so upset to hear Andre had someone he liked. Sitting down slumped his face between his bent legs. Lina had no idea what happened to her. For sure, he wants to be happy with his family. 'I just want to be happy. But why is it like this?' lina said lethargic.

Lina walked down the stairs. Lina came to a halt when she saw her brother with someone she didn't know. Lina wondered, who was the person sitting there. He had never seen the man before.

Andre saw the eyes of his friend were not fixed on him. Andre followed his friend's line of sight. She saw Lina on the stairs.

'Here, Lina.' Said Andre. Lina approached her sister. Lina stood beside her sister. 'This is brother, his name is Kevin. He's also Dion's friend.' Said Andre. 'This is Lina, my sister.' Andre said to Kevin.

'Lina.' Lina said as she extended a hand.

'Kevin.' Kevin said Lina's hand.

Andre asked Lina to get him a drink. Lina agreed and went to the kitchen. Kevin looked at Andre. Andre glanced at Kevin. Finally Andre tells the incident about the origin of Lina's presence in his family.

Lina returns to Andre and Kevin with a tray of orange juice and snacks. Lina left her tray and load on the table and left.

After Lina left, Kevin pinned Andre's head. 'Bego. Should have spoken the real thing. Bener-bener bego.' Said Kevin. Andre just looked down embarrassed at Kevin.

It doesn't feel like new year's night is coming so fast. Lina's first new year's night with her new family and friends. They held a Barbeque event at Lina's house. Do not forget they prepare fireworks to add to the excitement on the eve of this new year. They ate together, played fireworks together and took pictures together. They are very happy for the beginning of the new year.

'I'm glad to be here with you.' Lina said with a happy smile. Andre and the others nodded in agreement to Lina's statement. They felt a little guilty for the lies they had done to Lina. But they cover it with a smile on their face.

May today be the beginning of a new happiness that awaits them in the future.

— THE END —