The Journalist

Part 70: The Undeepestined Promise

People are so afraid of separation. Just like I did everything I could to stay with him. Unfortunately, just being together is not necessarily united. It seems like some humans are destined to meet, but not to unite.

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"He was neither a spy nor an American soldier, but he was from Japan. The country is very friendly with America." One of them expressed objection when the newly arrived man asked them to stop torturing me.

"Although Japan did not participate in the bombing operation and instead provided humanitarian assistance" the man said.

"It is only fitting that his physique is strong. Turns out the former coyote squad." The man next to her spoke.

A faint thin grin appeared on my face. I raised my head slowly. "Because ... as a martial army, we are trained not to attack or kill, but to defend under all conditions. Although faced with death ... martial forces will still survive to protect his country," I said brokenly.

My giddy gaze was pointing at Ameena. Just as the martial army will continue to hold out in order to protect the country, I will also remain in defense to protect Ameena.

"We will negotiate with the government in your country. If they agree with our request, then we will release you. But, if not ... forced we will finish you for being useless." The tone of the man's voice sounded cold and gripping.

They showed videos of the execution of Western journalists who had previously been hostages. Yes, this group is famous for often arresting foreign journalists and then asked for a fantastic ransom to the country concerned. That's part of the way they get their hands on armaments.

I was quickly removed from the hanging pole and forced to kneel. They took some footage and pictures of me with a bloodied body along with one member holding a long barrel. They then told me to go into the cell. Being unable to stand, I could only crawl into the cell with a body full of wounds.

Ameena, who was locked up next to my cell, squatted right in front of me. When our eyes were rubbed, all that was visible was a trace of faithful tears enveloping his face. I tried to pull the corner of the lip. Just to smile, it felt so hard because my face was full of bruises.

"Don't be sad! I'm okay ...."

"I can't stand to see you like this" he whispered hoarsely.

"It's okay. They tortured me not because of you, but because they thought I was part of an American army. You heard that, right? They will contact the government in my country and will negotiate for our release" I said.

The pair of bluish irises dimmed for a moment. "It's not us .. but it's just you, Khai," he said with a clear melt flowing in the corner of his eye.

I'm shaking. "No! I'll take you away from this place too."

Ameena looked at me slowly while speaking. "That's impossible, Khai. From the beginning we were just two people who were stopping by and ended up finding a different way home."

"We can go home in the same direction if you want to come with me to Japan! Take it easy, I'll ask my uncle for help. He served as one of the ministers. He can definitely take care of asylum¹ application for you," I said excitedly. There was a rush in my voice.

At this moment, Ameena was just flinching even though her gaze was still not separated from my jet neutrals.

As if I still did not convince him, I said again, "Don't worry! Japan is quite open with immigrants and refugees from conflict countries" I said trying to convince him, "Oh, yes, I'll find a place to live close to your house of worship."

"You are badly injured and you need to rest. Please think about your condition first" he asked in a helpless voice.

Not heeding Ameena's request, I kept talking instead. "Mina-chan, Japan is a very peaceful country. You won't hear gunshots and bombs. The air in Japan is very clean free of gunpowder. I still remember, a year ago you said you liked the blue sky with a cotton-white cloud. If you're in Japan, you'll always be able to see the blue sky with no plumes of smoke or warplanes."

Ameena still chose silence. He bowed deeply while taking a breath that sounded claustrophobic.

"Japan is also a beautiful country. You can see firsthand how cherry blossoms bloom in spring, or see the beauty of maple leaves falling in autumn. You can also watch the fireworks spread beautifully in summer and the snow festival in spring."

I keep promoting my own country hoping he's interested in coming with me. I stuck my gaze in her soft net, trying to look at a speck of honesty from her eyeballs. The more I tried to look at him deeper, I could only see a pair of eyes trying to resist the clear melt.

"If only I could be a little more selfish, I'd like to agree to your request. Even though we're as close as a forehead that meets a true, there are still things that make us ...." Ameena's words did not continue, changing with tears.

In that instant, my mouth immediately clenched tightly. I decided to stop pushing him. Ameena's answer made me realize that I had tormented her mind by giving her a choice of dilemma. What's more, he's certainly still worried about the safety of Omar and the other children.

I don't know how long we've been locked up as hostages. After knowing my true identity, they no longer tortured me. We were also fed and drank only once a day. Unfortunately, I no longer have the ability to move. My body, which was attached to the scent of dried blood, was only weakly sprawled on the cold, damp and dirty prison floor. I don't know how many days we've been in their hostage. The one I'm grateful for, they didn't do anything to Ameena. I can only hope that the government in my country will respond quickly to these negotiations so that we can get out of this place.

"Khai, Khai .. You haven't eaten today." Ameena's soft voice caressed my sense of hearing.

I don't make a sound. Just to lift my head feels heavy. My lips are shaking. My teeth are grinding. I had a high fever that made my whole body shiver. This is because the cuts and bruises all over my body are not getting treatment. My body's endurance was weakened because no nutrients entered.

"Chi ... Khai ...."

Ameena keeps trying to pull my attention. The longer, the intonation goes up. He called me until his voice sounded raucous and slashing. He must be worried because I did not come back or just opened my eyes.

"Someone please bring medicine here." Ameena called out to the guards in a panicked voice. "If there's no medicine, at least bring a blanket! He's got a fever. You have to help him!" ameena shouted while sobbing. He banged on the iron bars that locked him up.

Ameena's cries continued to flood the room. My hands are clenching strong. Unknowingly, a clear circle seeped out from the corner of my eye. I opened my eyes slowly. I, lying face down, tried to reach out from the iron bars to reach him. What power, I can't reach even if I only stay an inch. My hands are back down.

"Thanks ...." Ameena finally saw me who had opened her eyes.

"Don't cry!" I asked in a whispering voice, "I .. was just dreaming we were living happily together, but .. Now I have been awakened by a reality that does not say so."

At the same time, the extremist mob came to us. They're gathered in my cell. One person opened the cell door, while two others pulled my body out of the cage forcibly.

"Negotiation succeeded. You have to thank the government in your country who is willing to redeem your life for 10 million USD dollars" said the man who just opened my cell.

I then fled to look at Ameena who was still confined in the bars. "What about her? You guys are gonna set him free too, right? " tanyaku.

They even laughed cynically. "This negotiation is just for you. Of course he will stay here with us. He's a resident of here anyway."

"Mina-chan, come with me to Japan! That's the only way you can get out of here! I'll talk to my uncle to help you get free. Please say, Yes! Please ...," I pleaded.

Ameena nodded. "Yes, I want to come with you, Khai."

Finally, Ameena gave the answer I expected. We hold the same bars. Two pairs of our eyes rubbed against each other.

"Wait a minute! After meeting my uncle I'll pick you up. I will definitely save you! We'll go to Japan together."

"Yes, I'll be waiting for you, Khai!"

"Stop talking that doesn't make sense! They'll pick you up today! You should come from them first!"

The men pulled me away from Ameena's cell. My hands slowly slipped from the iron bars. My body kept being dragged away from the Ameena cells. Ameena's face gradually vanished from my sight.

This moment is a bit like the one from a year ago. If he was taken away by a rebel group, now I'm the extremist one. Even so, I assume our farewell only lasts a while. Yeah, didn't he agree to come with me to Japan?

I was taken to the car with my eyes closed. I tried to recite the path through my instincts just in case. The car has twice turned left and once turned right. Damn, I don't know the direction after that. They freed me when my body was so weak that it was hard for me to concentrate.

The car stopped instantly. I was sent down in the middle of the desert alone with a body wrapped around a rope. They said a Japanese representative would pick me up here. Lasting only ten minutes from their departure, I fell on a stretch of sand. The angel of death seemed to be playing with my destiny of death. In the middle of my life that was left a piece, there was the sound of a helicopter whirling in the air. I can't see clearly anyone who comes to me. Clearly, my uncle was in the entourage.

"Kei .. What happened to you? Why did it get like this? " My uncle looked at me with a battered face. He must not have been able to see his nephew like this.

I was trying to gather my voice that felt hard to get out. "Pa–paman .. please ban–tu me ... I must .. save someone. I ... have promised her."

"Who is that guy and where is he?" ask uncle.

"He .. was waiting for me. He must be waiting for me. I .. have to keep my promise. Please help ... release him! " my words stammered amidst the dwindling consciousness.

"Jin ... Kei ...." I couldn't respond to my uncle's call. The darkness swallowed me that second as well. My consciousness was also taken

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"Chi ... Khai ...."

"Yes, I want to come with you, Khai."

"Yes, I'll wait for you, Khai."

"Mina-chan!"

I immediately mentioned the name followed by a pair of spontaneously opened eyeballs. I found my body lying completely with medical equipment. There is an infusion hose and also oxygen. My eyes went around, staring at all the rooms. It turned out I was in the hospital room.

"No way!" mummy panicked.

Instantly, I got straight out of bed carrying an infusion. Two steps, I fell. His body is still very weak. I tried to get up and stand up. But failed! My legs are like losing their skeleton.

The door of the room suddenly opened, revealing a girl in school uniform.

"Kei–niichan!" He approached me with a surprised look.

"Seina-chan, why are you here?" my many. He's my cousin's sister, my uncle's son.

Without waiting for Seina to answer, I crawled out of the room. I stood up again holding on to the doorpost as a pedestal. Seina tried to hold me back. He even asked for help from a passing nurse.

The nurses tried to calm me down. I shook off all those who tried to get in my way. My tears are pouring out.

This place ... these people .. awakened me to one thing. It's not in Syria, but it's in Japan!

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Footprints

Asylum: a refugee or a person who is persecuted within his or her own country may seek refuge from another country.

author note:

how gays, answered already yes NN cast that nyempil here. slightly missed also why kei still menjomblo to mature age. I've already spilled in GC, if the return of kei in Japan marks the end of the journalist's adventure in the Middle East. Because this is a prequel to the story of kei in NN, so it's been guessing that eventually they will split up. because emang ameena is part of kei's past that is not complete. the story on the battlefield emang gini yes, full of pain. if you want to laugh2, bucin2 ria is not here. btw, this is not the ending yes, but the ending of the past story kei.

read the novel I am hrus patient yes.patiently wait for its updatenya, patient with alurny, patient with its completion, and patient with the ending.can not be skipped2, because if skip2 you are not just missing the important scene2, but the, but the info and the clue that leads to the next chapter. if you have read the novel2 I definitely understand. sometimes there is a plot that you underestimate it turns out to be a clue in the next chapter. sometimes there are characters who look cursory, it turns out to hold an important role in the next chapter.

btw, the extremist group that is here is not the famous group, yes.this is pure my creation, although there is actually inspiration there as well. from the beginning, I emphasized that this is not a religious novel. The cave prefers to describe the figure2 here but respect each other's differences. Through the character of ameena and ali sir, we learn not to impose understanding on others. Through the character of kei, we learn to respect the beliefs of others....

So, do you think it is necessary to continue into the future kei after in Never Not, of course, or need pov ameena? the cave needs effort comments from you in this cave work, if you need to continue. This work will cave diamin/stop first until the cave can feedback/comment from you enough to make the cave continue this story.