The LOVE Of Guardian's

Chapter 35. Waiting to Come Home

NB: This story is fictitious. When there is a common name, certain places and organizations are just coincidences and do not mean to offend.

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"You know, the story ten years ago isn't the truth. Your mother died from the explosion that Miracle made because your mother knew their secret."

"You kidding me? Why talk nonsense with me?" kenanga still can't believe it.

"I know you won't believe it. That's why let's meet after you're done on duty. I'll tell you everything."

Remember, he seemed to lose his mind, his face immediately looked pensive, he was confused as if he was confused

"Where are we meeting?" ask Kenanga.

"I'll let you know next time, Lieutenant."

The phone was disconnected. Kenanga remained silent for a long time. He was not sure if the man was really his mother's partner, Nike. He was also unsure if he should meet that person.

Long Kenanga fell silent with a thoughtful brain. Until the new Dani realized that Kenanga continued to quietly reprimand him.

"Lieutenant, what's wrong?" tanyakanya.

Kenanga gasped, she immediately shook her head.

"Everything's sorted out?" ask Kenanga back.

"Live this part alone." replied Dani pointing to the results of his work.

Kenanga nodded, "Let's finish." he exclaimed. Kenanga returned to work, trying not to think about her conversation on the phone earlier.

Duarr

After only two hours, the sky suddenly turned dark. Time has not gone up at night. And soon it rained down hard. The internet was immediately cut off.

Dani exasperated, her work delayed back in critical time. While Kenanga just sighed softly, she was busy massaging her exhausted eyelids.

"All let's get together" said Captain Mawardi.

All the members of the Rajawali Team and Valley Team gathered at the meeting table again. They both faced Captain Mawardi.

"We've been working on this task for six hours, I want to see the results of its development to be able to know when the final operation is carried out."

Dani went forward, he began to explain about the program he made earlier with Kenanga.

"This program allows us to map out all the places that the enemy has ever traveled. I connected it with a drone that Serda Panji fixed. We can see the footprints left on the ground and identify them." Dani explained.

Captain Mawardi nodded, "Good work, Serda Dani. That's an amazing result." he praised

"Then about the information from the satellite, what's the result?" ask Bagas afterwards.

Riko came forward and started explaining.

"Me and Angga have analyzed it and at the points marked red it is some of their stopping points. Following the signs of the trail of fire and smoke rising, we can learn their escape patterns. They're moving north."

"What's up north, Captain?" ask Bagas to Captain Mawardi.

"A valley called the Tamonte Valley. The soil contours are quite rough and rocky. There is a lot of rubbish from the many battles between the military and the OPM. That place is very famous." obviously.

"Then that means they must have gone there. We can do a mikiter operation as soon as possible." concluded Panji.

"It's not that easy. Although the place was famous but not all military operations there were successful. The Tamonte Valley was one of their dominions. They have studied the natural conditions there. It's not easy to win it." said Letda Anan.

"Especially there are many venomous snakes." said Sertu Yoga.

"Well, that's hard enough too" Panji commented.

"But even so doesn't mean we can't win. Remember, the mainland let alone the forest of Papua is a favorite playground of Kopasus. Don't give up before you fight." said Kenanga.

Riko nodded in agreement, "Our seniority is the hostages. We have to save them immediately."

"No matter what kind of esulite or how hard the road is, as long as we work together, we certainly can." added Angga.

"I'm glad we got to meet optimistic people like you" said Captain Mawardi.

And as soon as I said that, the rain had stopped. Only the rest of the rain is slowly dripping.

"The rain has stopped. This is like a sign that the sky supports our efforts to save all the hostages." said Serda Bima.

"We can track their movements" Bagas said.

"Yeah, Panji is ready in your position." he said.

Kenanga opens her laptop, while Panji starts to turn on the drone that she had fixed earlier. Kenanga started typing on her keyboard with Dani's help.

"It's done." Kenanga reported.

"Start flying." said Bagas.

"Every captain." said the Panji.

The banner started flying the drone. They were all gathered outside the headquarters.

"Turn on scan mode." Panji said pressing a button. Kenanga also clicked the enter button.

The drone flew directly over the horizon.

The Panji-floated drones traced places that the OPM and their hostages allegedly stopped.

Everyone was watching the screen of Kenanga's laptop. Red light appeared in all the places the enemy passed through.

"Report kapt, they're really headed for Tamonte Valley" Panji reported.

"Latest point?" ask Bagas.

"In a small swamp, eight kilos from the Tamonte Valley." said Bagas.

"We can't just approach them. We have to wait for them to reach the valley." said Captain Mawardi.

"Dani, how long does it take?" ask Bagas.

"With an average speed of 5 km/h, they should be up to about 1 to 2 hours" Dani replied.

"That's long enough." commented Riko.

Bagas nodded in understanding. He looked at Captain Mawardi.

"We can have surgery tonight too. Once they arrive at Tamonte Valley, we ambush them immediately. So there's no time for them to get ready." suggested Bagas.

"I agree with Captain Bagas' idea. Faster is better." - Captain Mawardi.

"But the distance to the Tamonte Valley from the base needs to be up to 3 hours." said Letda Anan.

"Three hours? It was so long." exclaimed Riko.

"Is there an alternative route to get there? That's faster." asked Kenanga.

"none. That's the only way left. Another road has been blocked due to a heated conflict." - Captain Mawardi.

"Then how?" ask Panji. But no one answered. The atmosphere was momentarily silent.

Dani fiddled with the program. He looked around for anything to do. Suddenly his eyes were round.

"Lieutenant, there are other paths." he cried in breaking the silence.

Kenanga stared at the spot Dani was pointing at.

"This how's the captain?" ask Kenanga.

Everyone stared at the path Dani had found.

"We can't get through that." said Serda Bima.

"Why?" ask Panji.

"That's a death line, there's a lot of ex-colonial mines. Some mines are high pressure and reach a radius of up to 10 kilometers when exploded." explained Serda Bima.

"But there is no other way. Tamonte Valley is more dangerous. And we've been given a way to deal with mines. No need to worry." Angga said casually.

Panji elbowed Angga's arm, "How can you say it that relaxed?" annoyed.

"Why are you upset? You scared?" asked Angga mockingly.

"I'm not afraid." refute Panji.

Angga just chuckled mockingly.

"We'll just decide. Tonight the final operation will take place in the Tamonte Valley. And we'll use that path." Captain Mawardi dropped out.

Everyone finally agreed.

Captain Mawardi stared at his watch.

"Now it's eight o'clock. Let's take a break. Then regroup to set the strategy."

"Ready, captain."

"Dissolve." Captain Mawardi said. Everyone left the meeting room. With the exception of Captain Mawardi, Bagas, Kenanga and Letda Anan to discuss rescue strategies.

***

Kenanga exited the base with a sore shoulder. He sat for too long and his back head throbbed at the dizziness of thinking about the strategy.

From the back, Bagas appeared in his hand holding two bottled coffees.

"Away, Lieutenant?" tanyanya while standing next to Kenanga. He handed a bottle of coffee to Kenanga.

"It's tired but it's getting used to it." replied Kenanga receiving the coffee. Kenanga.

"It doesn't seem like we've been working together for 4 years" Bagas said.

"Time passes quickly." - Kimpal Kenanga.

Bagas nodded in agreement, "Right. I don't remember much of our early memories. Just some. If I had looked at it more, I wouldn't have looked like this.

"Oh yes, Lieutenant." Bagas turned to Kenanga, "After this mission there is something I want to tell you" he said.

"What's that?" ask Kenanga.

Kenanga nodded, "Yes already." he said.

Bagas smiled mysteriously, "Don't forget after this mission huh. I left first." after saying that Bagas went back inside.

Kenanga doesn't care much about it. He was not too interested in what Bagas wanted to say. The woman drank more of the rest of her coffee.

Pock

Kenanga flinched when her shoulder was patted from behind. He turned. Angga smiled at him.

"What's wrong with you?" ask Kenanga lazily.

"Have you called Dr Alfin?" ask Angga.

"No." answered Kenanga briefly.

"Why not?" ask Angga.

"For what?" Kenanga said indifferently.

"Of course to preach it. You're together now. Communication is very important" he said in a whisper.

"Our relationship isn't that close" Kenanga said.

"Also it is necessary. Maybe you don't care, but what if Doctor Alfin turns out to be waiting for your phone?"

"No way." Denies Kenanga.

"Who knows? The human heart is unpredictable." Angga said. "So try to call him. Even if I just say hello. At least he knows that you're okay. That's enough."

Kenanga. Angga smiled faintly realizing that Kenanga was beginning to be affected by her speech.

Drrt

Angga's phone vibrated. He smiled to see who the caller was.

"Look, there's always someone waiting for our phone" Angga said as he showed his phone screen.

After showing that, Angga then received a phone call that turned out from his wife, "Hello, baby" he said as he stepped away.

After Angga died, Kenanga fell silent. He thought about what Angga had just said. But is Alfin really waiting for his phone?What if it doesn't? Then what should he say later?

Kenanga shook her head slowly. There's no way Alfin's waiting for a phone call from her. Their relationship is not that close.

Plunged

Kenanga threw a bottle of coffee from Bagas into the trash and then chose to go back inside.

***

On the other hand, Alfin was sitting undecidedly in his study. On the table, his phone lay with a screen displaying the number Kenanga.

"Why didn't he call me?"

"Should I call her? To ask how he is?" muttered.

Alfin was overwhelmed with worry. He wanted to call Kenanga but was embarrassed and didn't know what to say. She also fears that Kenanga is busy and will be distracted by her phone. But if you don't call, Alfin doesn't know how Kenanga is. Meanwhile, Aunt Meilani said on the phone that Kenanga rarely contacted them and asked for help to ask how Kenanga was doing there.

"But we are not in a position to contact each other even if there is no need" Alfin said.

She's frustrated.

Alfin finally tried to shift his mind by reading. Alfie started reading his favorite books.

But before long, his phone rang Alfin immediately closed the book and immediately grabbed his phone.

Her eyes widened that Kenanga was really calling her.

***

Kenanga waited for her phone to connect with Alfin. He tapped a nervous finger.

"Hello?" Alfin's voice was clearly heard in his ears.

Remember jolted, he was now confused to say what. ***, this is because of Angga. Why should he obey Angga's words?

"Hello." finally Kenanga made a sound.

"Sister Anggi, what's the matter?" ask Alfin. Across the street, Alfin cursed to himself. Why would he even ask like that?

Remember the night, he cleared his throat briefly.

"Nothing, just wanted to let you know that I'm okay. I mean, you don't need to know the truth." replied Kenanga quickly.

"I just want to say that. Already yes, I close." continued Kenanga hurriedly wanted to close the phone. His face was embarrassed.

"Eh wait a minute." stop Alfin.

Kenanga didn't end her phone.

"What's wrong?" ask Kenanga.

"To be honest, I'm waiting for your phone. I wonder if you're there okay and how your work there is smooth or not." I'm Alfin.

Kenanga. Alfin was waiting for a phone call from her.

"Why not call first?" ask Kenanga.

"That's because I was scared when I called, you were busy. I'm afraid to disturb."

"I just called someone for the first time while on duty." Kenanga said honestly. "So I don't know what to do."

"really? So I'm the first? I'm so happy."

Kenanga smiled faintly.

"So how's sister's job？ Everything's good, right?" ask Alfin.

"Fluent. We will launch the operation tonight." Kenanga said.

"Tonight? Seriously? Isn't that too dangerous?"

"There is no harmless military operation. And if not tonight, then when else? While this is golden time for surgery."

"May you guys be okay."

Kenanga smiled faintly back, "Looks like you're afraid I'm dead."

"of course. It wouldn't be funny if I lost my wife when the wedding just went one day." Alfin replied quickly.

Kenanga. He first heard himself called wife.

"Just calm down, I'm not going to die today. So keep your plans for remarrying." Kenanga chirped.

"Well, do it." cried Alfin cheerfully. He chuckles.

Kenanga's smile curved slightly hearing him.

"Oh yeah, when are you coming home?"

"Either. But if tonight's a success, tomorrow's home too."

"really?" alfin exclaimed in a happy tone.

"You seem very happy." commented Kenanga.

"of course. It feels pretty good when my brother comes home. I don't have to worry."

Now Kenanga realized that Alfin was quite honest in saying something. And that made Kenanga warm up a little because of her attention.

"You're not sleeping?"

"This is only half nine. Where there are adults sleeping at this hour." said Alfin chuckled amusedly.

Kenanga laughed inwardly realizing her stupidity.

"Oh, brother, what kind of food do you like?" chirps Alfin.

"Why suddenly ask?"

"Just curious."

Kenanga's eyes narrowed, "Don't tell me you want to cook me." I guess.

"Knowledge." kekeh Alfin. "Soyal said Aunt Meilani, the army can not freely choose food while on duty that's why usually after the return of Om Akra, Aunt Meilani always cook him his favorite food."

"So you want to do the same for me?"

"A hundred for you." said Alfin.

Kenanga was now unable to hold back her smile.

"So what do you like?"

"Mie." answered Kenanga.

"Mie?"

"It was the food my mother always prepared. Every time he went on duty, he always made me noodles first. Or every time he came home from the battlefield, he also always went to the kitchen and cooked noodles and began to talk about his experience." said Kenanga recalled the memories of his past.

"But why noodles?"

"Maybe it's because my mom isn't good at cooking? Just like you, papa I'm jah better at cooking."

"Alright, I'll cook the noodles once you get home." Alfin said.

Kenanga leaned her body against the wall, with one hand folded. He raised one eyebrow, "You're going to wait for me to come home?"

"of course. I'll wait for you to come home. Didn't I tell you?"

Now Alfin did not answer doubtfully yesterday. And Kenanga's smile fully came out.

"Then, I have to go home immediately so that you don't have to wait long."