The Love Competition

76. The dark past

Once at the cottage Anto directly to the small river located not far from the cottage . The young man immediately cleaned himself while washing some of his dirty clothes . The scorching afternoon sun made him choose to clean himself under the wild trees on the banks of the river .

After finishing with his activity , the young man returned to the cottage . He then dried clothes and performed Dzuhur prayer .

Several times he stared at Lilis's mobile phone, until finally his hand hesitantly pressed the number he memorized out of his head .

The dialing sound had rung several times until the call ended in the voice of the operator, making Anto end his phone call .

Anto thought for a moment, then packed some goods, he wanted to go to Bandung .either why as if there was a whisper that made him want to go to the city, not to Jakarta .

By late afternoon he chose to go to the house mang Kardi first, to ask permission to the foreman because he wanted to take a few days off before the horse he would take care of came .

The atmosphere of the house mang Kardi seemed to stretch when Anto arrived there . A neighbor said that the owner of the house was going to the next village, to the place where the brother was holding a celebration .

Anto who had already left the cottage chose to play to Asep's house, which is usually called Cecep . His nickname is indeed the same as the name of Bu Ratih's nephew .

" Woh... tumben nongol, usually we who have to nyamperin "welcome Cecep who is sitting casually on a couch made of bamboo .

" I went to Mang Kardi's house, but the person was not at home "answered Anto Saya sitting next to the cecep .

" Yes they go to the village next door, later that night just come home "answered Cecep who was lazing on the couch .

" Where do others go, how lonely ? " Anto looks around .

" Oh from the end of Dzuhur earlier they went fishing to the river "answer Cecep lazily .

" What do you need to see Mang Kardi ? " Tanya Cecep curious .

Anto just smiled, not answering questions at the gossipmonger .

" When his horse came To." asked Cecep arrived .

" Lack of knowing, hear there is an obstacle in the delivery document "Anto replied while laying down her body next to Cecep .

" Oh.. whereas I want to learn to ride a horse as well , you want to teach me "Cecep looked at the handsome face that was closing his eyes next to him .

" Yes..." Answer Anto brief .

The two then mute, until the sound of the phone that reads break the silence between the two .

Lazily Anto reached into his pants pocket , then stared for a moment at the number listed on the phone screen .

" Openetrance...." Anto answered while walking away from Cecep .

" Walaikumsalam mas.., Mas had called , Mr. There was a guest so not answered .

" Who ? " Tanya Anto curious .

" Ndak know mas.., it's a friend of Anto's mas in Jakarta, he said he used to work one day, but he had long returned to Bandung . It just so happened that there was a task in malang so stop by mas "ansaid the sister .

" Where is Father now ? " Task Anto after a long sigh .

" Hello le...What do you wear ? " Ask the father in a soft voice .

" What kind of people come looking for me sir ? " Anto impatiently questioned the father without answering any questions from him .

" His stature is almost like yours, but he is whiter, it seems like a rich man came on the moge "answe the father .

" His name is Bima..he lives in Bandung, you know ? " The father asked seriously .

" Mom......" Why does the name feel familiar .

" Oh.yes he gave his address to Mr ..." Continue with father .

" Oh.. really? , Ask me for an SMS message, sir.." Anto said with passion .

" Oh..yes well...are you calling Mr ? " Task the father then .

" That..anu sir.do I have a birthmark ? " Ask Anto after hesitating for a moment .

" I forgot le..., Why ? " Ask the father .

" No...it's okay what, yes already I have to go sir, Intan where ? " Anto didn't want to make her elderly parents think about her question .

" Yes, yes...." Intan's soft voice sounded clear .

" Please SMS my friend's address yes dek...., are you okay ? " Task Anto with a warm tone .

" Yes later Intan send , we are fine mas Ndak not worry "reply intan .

" Yes already.mas close first, you guys are good there, assalamualaikum..." Anto hung up after hearing the greeting reply from Intan .

Shortly the phone reads , a short message containing the address in Bandung he received from the sister .

Anto took a deep breath, occasionally he stared far ahead .

" Maneh keunaon ? " Task Cecep wonder .

" You have friends in Bandung ? " Tanya Anto half muttered .

" There...my brother works in Bandung, so the cafe waiter, why ? " Answered Cecep as he got out of his sleep .

" If the bus to Bandung in the terminal there is not if gini night ? " Tanya Anto while staring at Cecep .

" I think there is..., you want to go to Bandung ? Ask Cecep with passion .

" It seems so but I have permission first on Mang Kardi "answer Anto As she walks away .

" I went home first. assalamualaikum..." Anto stepped away leaving Cecep still dumbstruck .

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Today Dila has been allowed to go home ', by the doctor who treated her . Jordi eagerly helped all administrative needs so that Dila immediately returned home .

After all the administrative affairs of the Hospital were completed, Jordi invited Dila home along with mak Asih .

In the mansion the servants welcomed Dila's arrival happily . Mr. Gunawan and Mr. Nurdin immediately drove Dila to his room .

They let Dila rest, and immediately left Dila alone with Mak Asih in the room .

" Jordi... Grandfather wants to talk to you "said Lord Gunawan as the two walked down the stairs .

Jordi simply nodded while following Mr. Gunawan's slow steps towards his study .

" Ehm... Grandfather has been thinking carefully, grandfather hope this time grandfather did not take the wrong decision" said Mr. Gunawan as he looked at Jordi .

" Do you you really love Dila..." Ask Mr. Gunawan then .

" Full my heart" replied Jordi with a serious face .

" Not just because you want to get shares of the company ? " See again

" Grandfather can give it to someone else" Jordi replied as she stared at the grandfather's face .

mr. Gunawan took a deep breath, then the man walked towards his desk . Before long she took a photo from inside the drawer , then returned to the sofa .

" What is this ? " In and staring at a family photo submitted by the grandfather .

" Dila's father and her brother, along with saka eyang and wife" replied Mr. Gunawan .

" But this girl....? " Jordi pointed at the photo of the girl whose face was very similar to Dila .

" Such like Dila, right ? " Mister Gunawan smiled blandly .

" In fact, there used to be almost a marriage between your father and the girl, the older brother of Dila's father "the story of Mr. Gunawan while glaring .

" Papa... with this woman ? " Jordi tries to review Mr. Gunawan's story .

" His name is Kartika, her face and behavior is very similar to Dila.., We are very close because she is able to be an entertainer for everyone , she is also very innocent and kind " continued Mr Gunawan .

" When your father was still in college, and grandfather's career was not good, while eyang Saka was busy serving in Ambon.in the past they also lived in Bandung , Bandung , at home once occupied by Dila's parents .

Our family was very close, so your father often brought Tika to our house, at that time our family was not as rich now . In short ...we both had hoped that they could be together so much that the long-planned matchmaking between two families could happen "mister Gunawan stopped the story .

" Then..what happened ? , Why did papa just along with mama "Tanya Jordi with a face full of questions .

" We do not know..when Kartika suddenly broke off the engagement even we as parents never know why ? And your father of course he became heartbroken " replied Mr. Gunawan while glaring .

" There is no explanation whatsoever .., Then our family became distant.., Your father who had smiled a lot became cold and indifferent . Then grandfather went bankrupt while at that time your father had to be graduated . What a sad state "mister Gunawan smiled bitterly .

" You guys really don't know anything about eyang boy ? " Jordi curious .

" Hear my story..." Sahut Mr. Gunawan .

" When our family was in trouble, Eyang Saka came to see grandfather .. He gave grandfather the capital to start a business, then introduced Aditya to the family of aunt Irma until they were married . He also advised your father a lot to get back up and help me start a business . Your father was also friends with Dila's father who was only 2 years younger . Then your father met your mother, and you know that Dila's mother and your mother were friends . Your mother was once heartbroken because Dila's father preferred Dila's mother who was only a doctor who was intership at a hospital "guns grandfather's story with a smile .

" Really ? " Jordi was stunned to hear that story .

" Yes, my grandfather also just knew that When you were born . both of them talked & , and grandfather accidentally heard their conversation " replied Mr. Gunawan reassuringly

" As the two families made up again, your great-grandfather went back to discussing the matter of matchmaking, at that time you and Jidan were 1.5 years old. At the wedding of Rangga and Diandra, your great-grandfather asked if their daughter was a girl then one of you could be accepted as Dila's husband . A year later the wife of eyang Saka died and they turned out to have moved in Suka Bumi, we only knew when Rangga had a daughter . According to the mandate of your great-grandfather I then discussed an arranged marriage, at that time I chose you to be Dila's future husband ..but suddenly eyang saka told a story that we did not expect at all...Dila is the granddaughter of her daughter, the future wife of your father who severed the engagement rope unilaterally . And you know what the reason for deciding the matchmaking? , because the man he loves is not your father.But Aditya om, according to his confession om Aditya also never expressed love to him , but so that there is no division in our family he chose to leave everything without explaining anything "mister Gunawan took a deep breath .

" so.... Dila son of Aunt Kartika ? " Tanya Jordi while looking at the face of the grandfather clingy .

" Diandra has uterine cancer , she cannot conceive because one of her uterus was removed, so yes.I think it's true she's Kartika's son " replied Mr. Gunawan .

" And Dila didn't know that ? " Jordi looked at the grandfather with a clueless face as the grandfather answered him with a headband .

" Because there would be other questions if Dila knew that, like.... Who is my father ? " Mister Gunawan took a deep breath

" And......? " Jordi stared at Mr. Gunawan without blinking .

" Dila is the result of a depraved deed of a man, the fruit of a rape" replied Mr. Gunawan as he looked at the face of Jordi the grandson .

" His mother told Dila to live happily without the slightest bit of sadness, she did not want Dila to know how she could be born into the world , that's why no one knows this other than eyang and grandpa ,. But eyang Saka once advised that the man who became Dila's husband knows the truth, and I think that Adit also already knows this" said Mr. Gunawan while taking a deep breath .

" Where is Aunt Kartika at the moment ? " Task Jordi wonder .

" Died in childbirth Dila" replied Mr. Gunawan briefly .

" And his father ? " Task Jordi again .

" death Shot by om Rangga while trying to harm Dila as a child . The man once attempted to kidnap Dila and asked for a huge ransom "the answer of Mr. Gunawan made Jordi remember the incident told by Lilis .

" When your great-grandfather asked that one of you be a daughter-in-law, Diandra once advised if possible he wanted Dila to become a daughter-in-law of om Adit , because the man Dila's mother loves is Aditya, she wants Dila to be part of the family of the man her mother loves "mister Gunawan wiping his flowing tears .

" Grandfather om you already know if Dila is the son of Kartika "mister Gunawan muttered .

" how can it ? " Task Jordi confused .

" He didn't let Dila do her own DNA test to Isabella, and om Adit was Dila's father's best friend, he was Rangga's senior in the union" replied Mr. Gunawan .

" Didan know this ? " Task Jordi while looking at the grandfather .

" Maybe...." Reply grandfather doubt .

" I heard that Eyang Saka had found out that they liked each other before the two knew that they had been bound by an arranged marriage ", continued Mr. Gunawan .

" Eyang Saka is someone who never wants to keep a secret, he plans to tell Dila all of this as he gets married , and she wanted Dila's husband to be a man who could accept Dila with all her past . Do you still want to be with Dila after all this ? " Task Mr. Gunawan while looking at Jordi's face .

" I accept him with everything he has "answered Jordi without hesitation .

" Know live thawed Dila's heart.., Grandpa wants him to get the best before grandfather leaves, grandfather is old..." Said Mr. Gunawan with relief .

" One more thing.you are the one who should tell Dila all this ." Next made Jordi gulp her saliva .

" grandfather is also planning to relinquish the position of chief director on others, do you mind ? " Ask mister Gunawan arrived to make Jordi riveted .

" Why ? " Tanya Jordi doesn't understand .

" This is for the good of all " replied Mr. Gunawan gently .

" If you're really serious about Dila ,. Grandfather could persuade him "he said with a smile .

" Dila's heart is still his, I don't want him to accept me because of grandfather's request "Jordi replied as he moved and intended to leave the place .

" Grandfather just didn't want to leave this world without certainty, before there was someone that grandfather believed could keep him grandfather couldn't die quietly . Dila's marriage is the biggest debt that grandfather has in a lifetime, He is the only descendant of my best friend "the words of Mr. Gunawan stopped his steps .

" Win his heart ..., Marry Dila then grandfather will be calm in the afterlife "mister Gunawan said as if to convey the last message .

" Grandfather will live until then, grandfather will see Dila become the happiest bride because she is with someone who loves her so much "Jordi replied as she passed .

Jordi closed the door to Mr. Gunawan's study, stepping slowly towards his room . The dark past that Dila had was indeed a fiery whip that would surely burn away the girl's entire happiness . How could he possibly be able to say things that even a person as brave as eyang saka could not say .