The Broken Wing of Love

Love begins

"Mass? Can I ask you something? Maybe this is for the last time" said Deandra who still ringing in the head of the Earth.

"You may ask for anything and there is no last word to fulfill all your desires. Whatever I will do as long as you are happy," replied Earth as she stroked Deandra's pale cheeks.

"Whatever is that?" tanya Deandra made sure once again that soon got the nod from Earth.

"Say, dear." The earth also repeatedly kissed the back of Deandra's hand. As if, his love never runs out even though he already knows that Deandra is very sick and may not be as beautiful as before, due to the treatment done.

"I'm not sure if I'll live long and see Arta grow up. So, marry Dusk, Mommy."

Hearing the unreasonable request from Dea, the face of Earth suddenly somber. "You why the hell? How many times have you asked me to remarry, I don't want to" she said.

"Please think of Arta too, Mas. She needs a mother figure in her life and Dusk is the right person. I can't leave Arta to Naura even if she's my sister. You know for yourself how he behaves with Arta," Dea explained, which further upset Earth.

"What are you talking about? You will be healed and healthy as before. Please, fight for me and Arta. What's our fate if you leave?" The look of the face of the Earth looks beautiful, making Deandra instantly unbearable.

A rough breath was heard. "Whatever happens later, I hope you will do what I want for the last time, Mom."

"Senja loves you so much. I'm sure he can take good care of you and Arta. Justjust please. Take care of the twilight, Mas. He would no longer have a family if I left. You are also a friend of the Sun. What's wrong with trying to be in a relationship."

The Earth is fixated on hearing Deandra's explanation when Dusk loves her. "Why do you always think of Dusk? He is an adult and knows what to do. Every now and then try to think of yourself," upset the Earth and rubbed her face rough.

Deandra just smiled gently. So soft that the Earth can no longer afford to be angry. "I slept first, Mom. My body feels tired. Don't forget to be happy." After saying that sentence, Deandra's eyes were completely shut for good.

"It's late afternoon, Bum. Let's go home first. Arta needs you," said Mr. Adhi who is still loyal to accompany the Son crying for the departure of his beloved wife.

Earth Daydreams jerked. He let out a breath of tightness and wiped away the tears that seemed to be endless. "I'll go home first, De. Tomorrow I will come again," said Bumi in a photo of Deandra neatly displayed on a mound of dirt that is still wet.

Mr. Adhi who witnessed how his son grieved, could only pat slowly the shoulder of Earth full of affection. As if, he wanted to say that he was always there.

The earth also moved from the cemetery along with the Surya who began to lean west, preparing to return to the contest.

While elsewhere, Dusk tried to restore focus on Arta who is now asking him to accompany the play. Since then, his head was spinning in an uncertain direction until it felt like it wanted to explode.

Today is the lowest point in life. He truly felt alone in this world. He had to put a smile in front of Arta even though he was grieving in his heart.

"Ante why?" ask Arta who jerked the Dusk daydream.

He lowered his head to be able to stare into the round eyes of the boy who was very similar to Dea. "It's okay" he replied with a smile.

"Mama's dead in the hospital, huh, Ante?" asked Arta again so innocently with her slurred language. Hearing the question, Dusk raised his head to ward off the tears that were about to come down.

"Alta Maih waiting for Mama. Mama's chemistry is no longer sick," said Arta so sincerely praying for the Mama.

'Your mom is no longer sick. Your mother has healed up there with the Lord, ' Inner Dusk answered Arta's words.

Dusk still turned and was busy pushing away her tears. He wanted to go home so he could cry. However, no one cared about Arta because they were in a state of grief. Who else would accompany Arta at a time like this. While Dusk had promised Dea to take care of Arta.

"Father!" pekik Arta ran towards the entrance, making Dusk a little able to breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, Earth came home. However, when looking at the current condition of the Earth, Dusk felt unbearable when it had to leave Arta. The earth is in mourning and it may take some time to accept the fact that the beloved Deandra is gone.

After a while Arta was in the sling of the Earth, Mr. Adhi took over his grandson. "Just like Opa, honey. Papa wants to talk to Aunt Twilight," clearly he is soft so easily understood by Arta.

The boy nodded obediently and turned to Mr. Adhi's sling. He also patted the Earth's shoulder slowly while giving a nod code.

Now, the remaining Dusk and Earth are in Arta's playroom. In front there are still some mourners who mourn Deandra's departure. The atmosphere in the room was suddenly awkward after the incident in the hospital when Bumi said that Dusk was selfish.

"There's something I want to talk to you about" said the Earth sounding cold and flat.

Dusk knows it. After what happened between him and Earth, the two of them did indeed have to talk. "We have to talk, indeed" replied Dusk feeling like there was a barrier wall blocking. Unlike a few days ago when Earth's attitude was still so warm to her.

The dance that was sitting cross-legged, had no intention of rising from there. He could see the Earth stepping up and sitting on Arta's study chair. "Dea's been telling me the truth if you love me."

The heart of Dusk wants to get out of its place. How could Dea know if she had a taste for Earth all this time?

"You must be asking how did Dea know? But that is Dea. It is only natural that to this day my love for her is still so great. Deandra is so amazing."

"Either what Dea had in mind until every day he did not stop thinking about you. In fact, you are only his best friend, not family," said Bumi so cynical and sarcastic.

Dusk can only bow its head. What the Earth says is true. He's not Dea's guy.

"Until the end of his breath, he still thinks of you. She asked me to marry you so you wouldn't have to feel alone anymore. Ye know? That's what made me start to dislike you a long time ago. You always ask Dea for help when my wife has a busy life. You're selfish. You never thought about Dea's condition back then. I assume, the disease that attacks Dea is the result of thinking about the fate of your life. Dea's been overreacting when she's not your mother."

The earth spoke at length that managed to slap Dusk repeatedly. Can it be if Dusk feels hurt by Earth's speech to him? Indirectly, Earth considers Dusk is a bully.

"I'll marry you at Deandra's request. I promised to do anything for Dea. Never think that someday your love will be reciprocated. It won't happen because my love is over for Dea. No one can replace."

The earth again clarifies its power. Making Dusk injured many times due to the Earth speech sword that unsheathed his heart.

"You must agree that you can suffer life with me" continued Earth again and Dusk could only close its eyes withholding wounds.