SUNSETS

The Part 69

It was getting late in the afternoon that the sun had begun to hide its light as well as Ara and Nathan who were on their way home . Along the way there was nothing much in the talk Ara continued to stare out the window even Nathan who had been looking for Ara's attention was not ignored

"Ra you see what the hell ?"nathan asked as he rubbed Ara's head

"Ara saw the sunset" answered Ara but her gaze could not be separated from outside the window

"What a good sunset Ra so good shape" Nathan said

"Nathan stopped in front of ya"Ara pointed to where Ara should Nathan visit

"Ra why do we stop here ? Don't tell me you're craving just because I said kayak . Ra don't sulk dong"Nathan followed where Ara was walking

Ara walks near the lake where there is a small government-made park for visitors

"Nathan, come sit down"Ara patted the chair next to him asking Nathan to sit down immediately

"What are we doing here, Ra ? Udah want magrib you know"Nathan continues to speak because of his confusion that never get an answer from Ara

"Ara wants to tell me something about the sunset" answered Ara

"What ?"Nathan sat down near Ara while looking at Ara's face . The more viewed the more beautiful coupled with the sunset adds to its beauty

"It was time Ara SD mama and papa went to the Netherlands for work but Ara was not allowed to come because it was Ara school exam . After finishing the Ara exam on the phone with my mom ngabarin if they want to go home to Indonesia , hearing the news, Ara was so happy that usually every time Ara went home from school with Oma to the mall specifically for that day Ara decided to go straight home because Ara wanted to make a welcome welcome to both parents of ara"Ara silently lowered her head a smile was engraved on her face but tears chose freefall

"Ara, why are you crying ?Nathan brings Ara's body in his arms to calm Ara down

"Ara's okay" said Ara releasing a hug

"Don't tell me anymore, we go home" Nathan said

"Tomorrow-momorrow" Nathan said gently

"No way, this is a story about Ara's family so Nathan has to know" Ara replied

"Why should I know ?"ask Nathan

"Because Nathan already knew Ara with Nathan's family so Nathan must also know with Ara's family" explained Ara

"But you don't cry, I can't see you cry Ra" Nathan said

"Ara promised not to cry again"Ara raised her two fingers

Ara clasped Nathan's hand hoping for Nathan's approval to let Ara continue her story . Seeing the look on Ara's face pleading made Nathan wither and replied with a small nod

"Ara's school immediately asked Bik Nari to cook her favorite food as papa, Ara also Segeran bath and Oma dress Ara to look beautiful . One hour Ara wait 2 hours Ara wait 3 hours Ara wait but mommy and papa never come home , shortly from that Oma's hand-held phone rang out that I don't know what the contents of the conversation made Oma cry and hug Ara , Ara did not know anything at that time but after Oma brought Ara to the airport then Ara knew that the plane was boarded by mom and dad had an accident and until now his body has not been found"clearly Ara had already leaned her head against Nathan's shoulder

"Since the tragedy Oma decided to go to the Netherlands to take care of the papa company that was there so Ara just stayed with bik Narti and mang Ujang . Sometimes Ara misses mom and dad but Ara doesn't know what to do, only photos that Ara can look at . Since that time Ara likes to see the sunset and Ara always pray one day mama and papa come to pick up Ara and we can regroup"Ara could no longer bear to endure her grief and chose to vent her cries in Nathan's arms

Hearing Ara's story makes Nathan's heart sliced considering how an Elementary School child must endure such a bitter event

"Today I permit you to cry as much as possible but not for tomorrow and beyond" Nathan said

"The sunset is gone we go home yuk" Ara asked

Nathan can only obey whatever Ara wants