The LOVE Of Guardian's

Chapters 11. Bloody Space with that Symbol...

Satya and Alfin were on their way to the Peak. They drive quietly.

“Actually what are we here for?” chirps Alfin.

“My brother got married today. So I came to give you congratulations.” Answer Satya.

Alfin let out a rough sigh, “Then we should have left early, asshole. The road to Bogor is always jammed by noon!” alfin was upset.

“I did not intend to come, but my mother threatened me to marry me forcibly. So inevitably I have to come.” Reply Satya.

“Indeed, a mother always knows our thoughts. He did it so that the door of your heart was knocked to get married.” Alfin said.

“I don't plan to get married.” Tukas Satya relax.

“What? You crazy?!” jolt Alfin was shocked.

“Let's say I'm crazy, but I really don't plan on getting married.”

“You hate weddings?”

Satya shook her head, “It's not because I hate it, just feel it's troublesome. Why waste time on a relationship that will end someday? “ said Satya while looking at Alfin.

“In other words, you do not like having to take care of all the dizzying and complicated requirements.” Alfin said.

Satya nodded steadily, “Yap, precisely!”

Alfin sniffed his shoulders indifferently,“Then what can be done. I as your friend can only advise you. It's up to you to get married or be an old bachelor.” The reply.

“Don't think of me. Just think about yourself. After what you've been through, you're still ready to get married?” ask Satya.

Alfin was silent to hear it. He looked away at the road through the windshield. The man sighed softly, “Entahlah. But I think I should. I have to get married if I don't want to be made into tiger food by my mother.” Her speech.

“Your tone sounds sad but your words make me want to laugh.” Tukas Satya held back a laugh. Before long he flattened his face, “But, it's been three years. You should not remember it anymore.” Continue now in a serious tone.

“How can not remember it? The incident was even still carried away by dreams.” Rebuttals.

“You still have nightmares?” exclamation Satya. Alfin nodded.

“It's been three years and you still can't sleep because of nightmares?” reset Satya.

“See Yes!” alfin was upset.

Satya was in shock. Indeed, after that bad incident, his best friend's life has indeed changed. Alfin is no longer a cheerful man who always says whatever he wants. Even though he looks fine outside. But originally, once he got away from people, Alfin returned to being a lonely and languishing self. The man never slept well again because of the painful shadow in the past over the death of Syafira always haunts him every time he closes his eyes. The man was traumatized and it was hard to fall asleep. Even if you can sleep, Alfin should take sleeping pills at all times.

“I'm afraid you'll be dependent if you keep taking medication. But rather than not being able to sleep.”.

“Take it easy. I'll take care of my problems. You take care of your problems.” Cut Alfin indifferently.

And Satya gave up. He did not continue the conversation because Alfin seemed to have no care.

***

Satya and Alfin arrive at the wedding site of Satya's brother. They dress up as semiformal with Satya who seems very relaxed to take to events like weddings. To be honest, the man did not care even though he was wearing shorts. There is his best friend who represents his appearance with a suit and jeans.

And the two men went straight to the pelaminan to congratulate him.

“Congratulations, cousin sister.” Satya said to her cousin.

“Thank you brother. I hope you'll catch up soon. Or else, then auntie will be courting you all night.” Reply to her cousin's scare.

“I was touched by your concern but there's no need to worry about me. Oh yeah, instead of taking care of my relationship, you better take care of how your first night was. Do not forget to drink herbal medicine or later you will be exhausted early.” advice Satya likes a smile smirknya. He was half-mockery actually.

Alfin hit Satya on the shoulder because of the man's unfiltered words first. But Satya only responded casually.

“Why does Alfin want to be friends with this crazy guy? He only thinks about bed.” Reply Satya's cousin was quite upset because he was ridiculed.

Alfin sighed, “I'm also tired but if I'm not around, then this playboy won't have a speaker in his dark life.” Reply Alfin tired.

Satya looked annoyed at Alfin but Alfin glared back, “What? Isn't that right? You're just an old bachelor changing girlfriends as often as changing medical gloves!” tease Alfin.

Satya punched Alfin's shoulder slowly, "Look how I'm going to beat you later." he whispered annoyed.

Everything in the band laughed and Satya could only sigh violently. He's got Alfin's shirt.

“We go first. Once again welcome to marriage.” Said Satya hurriedly pulling Alfin away.

After going to attend the wedding, Satya drove her car to another place instead of going straight home to Jakarta. He was planning to visit one more place.

“Where else are we going?” chirps Alfin.

“Like to see a Zombie movie, right? I'll take you to see the original zombie village.” Answer Satya.

“Zombie?” alfin asked confusedly.

“There have been trending incidents lately on sosmed. He said there were a bunch of people who behaved like zombies attacking these villagers. It had happened a few times but his last case was a month ago.”

“So?”

Satya looked at Alfin cheerfully, “So I want to take you there.”

***

Satya and Alfin arrive at Sinar Village. Satya rented an inn last night there. The man was scheduled to stay overnight and return to Jakarta the next day.

“We stay overnight at once see this Zombie village.” said Satya happy.

“Nothing happened here. There is no such thing as zombies and so on.” Tukas Alfina.

Satya embraces Alfin's shoulder, “Brother, enjoy these few hours. People come to the top to just unwind. You think I'd willingly come all the way just to attend my cousin's wedding?”

Alfin clucked in annoyance, “I'm very busy.”

“Busy what?” ask Satya.

“I'll move hospital.”

Satya was surprised, she let go of her embrace and looked at Alfin full of questions, “Move you said? Where?”

“Reclassic. I won't tell you.” Alfin said.

“Woy! At least tell me. Or you moved actually want to open a clinic?” guess Satya. “Wah, you're lucky! I also want to open my own clinic!” he continued full of envy.

“For what military doctor like you to open your own clinic? Your job is very less huh?”

“Not so. I'm just jealous of a civilian doctor like you. And why do I have to register as a career officer?” lamented Satya.

Alfin exhaled slowly, “If you still continue to complain, let's go home. I'll send you a letter of resignation.” Invite Alfin to pull the back of Satya's shirt and drag her out of the inn.

“Eh uh wait a minute, a minute.” Prevent Satya. Alfie stopped stepping.

“What? You say you're very sorry for signing up as a career officer? Let me help you resign. Or just retire?” Said Alfin about to drag Satya again.

Satya instantly panicked, “Eh wait a minute. I'm not being.” Said Satya slowly.

Alfin released his cheque and instantly folded his hands in front of his chest, “The reason?”

“If you think about it, I don't think being a military doctor would be that bad. After all, it has become hereditary in my doctor's family

becoming a military doctor. And never have any family members decided to retire early.” Satya then looked at Alfin with a wide grin, “And I can't stain it.”

Alfin nods his head, “You're an adult.” He said as he stroked Satya's hair. After that, go relaxed.

“Woy, I'm older than you!” shouts Satya did not accept his head was stroked.

“Ayo streets. Today's weather is very good.” Shouted Alfin from outside.

Satya clucked in annoyance, even so she stayed out following Alfin.

***

They walk around the village. Enjoy a short time to get out of the busy Jakarta. The cool air typical of the mountains seemed to be able to calm Alfin's mind like a mess.

Then Alfin's steps stopped when he saw an all-blue building large enough.

“What's that building?” ask Alfin.

Satya came to a stop and looked at the building that Alfin had appointed, “Oh toy factory. It has been there since 2004 if not wrong.” The answer.

“There's a factory here?” alfin asked confusedly.

“Of course there are. Although it is rural but the modernization trend has spread. At least there must be an industrial place in every village.” Satya.

“Really?” alfin murmured feeling strange.

“Eh, how about we go in?” tawar Satya's.

“No. Why do I have to go in everything?” reject Alfin.

“Of course to look around.” Tandas Satya's.

“Who knows we can meet zombies there.” Satya's reply enthusiastically.

Alfin let out a loud sigh, he massaged his dizzy forehead because of the silly actions of Satya. “Why should I be friends with an old bachelor who is like a five-year-old?" lamentable.

"I told you there are no zombies and so on!”

Srrt srtt

Alfin and Satya instantly fell silent. They looked towards the strange sound that was heard.

“Could it be..” shimmies Satya.

Alfin smiled crisply, “Do not joke, already kubi—“

“Captain Bagas?” satya shouted cutting off Alfin's words. Alfin looked back. There was a man in a denim jacket who seemed to be in a hurry.

“You...” Show Bagas on Satya.

“Iya I, Doctor Satya from RSAM. But why are you here? Don't-don't.”.

“Iya I'm on a mission.” I'm Bagas.

Satya nodded her head, “Ah so. Oh, which other member? Lieutenant Kenanga especially.” Bagas spoke with a sweet tone that sounded very disgusting in Alfin's ears.

“Letnan Kenanga is inside. While the other members are in the clinic.” Answer Bagas.

“Clinic? Is anyone sick?” ask Bagas.

“Sertu Riko had food poisoning he said.”

“Condition is severe?”

“I'm not so sure. That's why I want to go there to make sure.”

Satya's head nodded again, “Then I also went there. And my friend also.” Satya immediately pulled Alfin's hand to get closer.

“Dia..” Bagas looked at Satya in confusion, meaning to ask who Alfin was.

“He's also a doctor. His name is Alfin." Satya tells Alfin to introduce himself.

"I'm Alfin, the surgeon" Alfin said.

Bagas nodded, "We don't have time anymore. Come on." take him straight away. Satya hurriedly caught up with him.

"Eh wait!" shout Alfin. He was about to leave but only realized that something was missing.

"Didn't he say Lieutenant Kenanga was inside? But why isn't he out? Does he not know his co-worker was poisoned?" alfin Mumam.

"Should I put him in?" ask Alfie to yourself. "Eh, but it's none of my business. Who knows, he's busy" he replied.

Alfin took a step away, but after a few steps, he stopped again.

"But it feels like something's not right" he said. He turned his body to look at the small door where Bagas came out, "Should I just? If he asks why, I can tell that his partner is sick and ask him to come immediately. Aren't we?"

But Alfin immediately shook his hand, "Aish, that's a cliche." she said.

"But I have to catch up with him" he said. Alfin actually stepped towards the factory entrance following Kenanga.

The man entered the factory. In front of him the hallways were plastered so long and seemed to be the end. Alfin then looked at the signboard that showed a straight direction to get to the main production room. The man also went according to the sign. Before long, he arrived at a vast space with rows of large ancient machines. Alfin saw the door to the barn.

"Is he there?" muttered.

Brakes

Alfin gasped when he heard a strange sound coming from the warehouse. The man immediately ran towards the direction of the voice.

As soon as he reached the door, Alfin immediately opened it. He broke into the raw material storage warehouse and the half-finished toys.

"Excuse me?" he said while stepping.

"Clean?" call him. But there was no answer from Kenanga.

Alfin kept circling around. He decided to go out when he felt Kenanga wasn't there. But just turning around, he found a small door there. It is hidden but still visible. Alfin hesitated for a moment, but he decided to just go in. Who knows if Kenanga is inside

Chequelek

Bugs

Just as he opened the door, his head was immediately hit hard from the side. Not only that, he was beaten blindly. Alfin complained while screaming.

"Aw! Forgive me! It hurts!" alfin cried out in pain.

The person who beat him instantly stopped his action. Alfin immediately closed his eyes as the cellphone light shone on him.

“You?” the man's exclamation made Alfin open his eyes. In front of him was Kenanga who was shocked in disbelief .

“It's me, Alfin!” alfin.

Seen Kenanga exhaled a sigh of relief, "Think who. What are you doing here anyway?" ask her with a probing look.

"I was the same Satya visiting this village. Then while we were walking around we saw the man who was running in a hurry, his name was Captain Bagas. He said that your co-worker was sick and was being taken to the clinic." Alfin explained. "You know about that?" tanyakanya.

"Of course I know. But my question you haven't answered." said Kenanga.

"Don't I answer that?" ask Alfin in confusion.

"But your answer is not perfect. You still haven't said the reason why you can be in front of me right now. There's no way you'd want to look around other people's factories while your friends are at the clinic."

Alfin nodded his head, "Ah is right too." he admitted. "The man said, you're still inside so I'm catching up with you. Who knows you don't know yet." he continued quite stammered.

Kenanga folded her hands and looked at Alfin flatly to the point of making Alfin feel intimidated. Alfin soaked his lower lip.

"Your initiative is good but it's also dangerous" Kenanga commented.

"What do you mean?" ask Alfin.

"You must not be stupid to know why I'm here. Sneaking into someone else's factory, especially you've met my team leader. I'm working but why did you come? And this is very dangerous. Let me just say I was fighting in the vanguard, and you came just to tell me that gunpowder for supplies was being brought from the storage warehouse. Do you think that's useful information or not?"

Alfin remained silent. Kenanga again spoke, "I appreciate your initiative. But I hope never to repeat it again. Because you never know what dangers may befall you if you dare to interfere in the affairs of the soldiers." pressed Kenanga.

Alfin nodded his head, "I understand. I'm sorry." said Alfin badly.

Kenanga nodded, "No problem. Just so you keep your word not to do it again."

Alfin nodded steadily, "Alright. I promise."

It's ridiculous after all that he came after me just because I didn't come out Kenanga thought.

"But what room is this?" ask Alfin. He looked around but nothing was seen. The room is very dark.

"Of course, this is just a small space inside the warehouse. But don't you smell the fishy smell of blood?" ask Kenanga.

Alfin's nose immediately expanded, He took a breath and immediately wanted to be nauseous.

"Huee, the smell is very foul and fishy" he said.

Kenanga felt the same way. At first he didn't notice it but the smell was getting so thick that he could smell it.

"There's a switch there." point to Kenanga. "All right?" ask Alfin.

"I didn't see it." replied Alfin.

Kenanga did not answer, she turned on her phone light and immediately found the switch.

As soon as Kenanga pressed him, there was another hand equally pressing down on him. Kenanga looked up, she looked at Alfin who was pressing the switch under her hand. A second later, Alfin turned to Kenanga. They are silent to each other.

Until they gasp when the light of light illuminates them. Kenanga and Alfin instantly removed their hands from the switch.

"Sorry I guess-" Alfin felt awkward to the point of not knowing what to say.

"It's okay." said Kenanga.

"Aaaa, blood!" alfin shouted in tremendous surprise. He had just looked down, and there was already dried blood littering the floor.

Kenanga was also surprised to see him. He began to look around the floor, there was blood everywhere.

"So the cause of this fishy smell is from the blood? What blood is this?" ask Alfin in shock.

Kenanga did not answer, she felt confused by the room they entered. There are a lot of shelves on the left right. There is also a long table in the middle of the room. The room was spacious, unlike what he had expected before. The color of the walls was faint white with red stains everywhere. And Kenanga's eyes widened when she saw a large symbol in front of her. Beautiful on a grim white wall.

"Miracle." It wasn't Kenanga who said it but Alfin. Surprised, he turned to Alfin.

"You know Miracle?" ask Kenanga.

Alfin nodded with a straight look staring at the symbol. His eyes shook and his hands clenched.

"He stole my happiness."