THE PEARL RETURNED IN A HUG

Chapter 3 Owe Answers

After a morning shower and morning prayers, Pomegranates are reluctant to return to bed. He made 2 cups of chocolate milk and 4 cups of bread that has been smeared with peanut butter. Frankly today he was lazy to make breakfast. Then bring and put on the front desk of the TV, sit taken remote choose chanel enjoy the news show this morning . Since last night Pomegranate can not sleep . There are so many questions I want to know the answer to. Actually wanted to ask Nani directly, but looked tired. After changing into a house shirt. Nina immediately climbed onto the bed and fell asleep without a word. Pomegranate is busy with his own thoughts. Until 2 o'clock just slept. By dawn, he was awake again.

No matter how long Nina came in with her bobbed face still wearing clothes last night.

"It looks good, can you join Del ?" ask Nani with a sweet face.

"Please Nan, sit here !" pomegranate replied while patting the sofa beside her.

"Thank you, " said Nani as she took one catch of bread and put it straight in her mouth

Silent.

Only the sound of television dominates the room measuring 3 x 3 square meters.

Pomegranate staring at Nani There is doubt . But the curiosity is quite big.

"Nan, can I ask you something ?" asked Pomegranate quietly while watching the glass containing chocolate milk that was being held and rotated since earlier.

"By Del, please!" nani answered with attention to Pomegranate.

"Is it true that Mr Rangga is your brother ?" asked Pomegranate hesitatingly.

"Right," answered Nani briefly .

Pomegranate remembered yesterday morning Mr. Rangga remembered very well the menu of food and beverage orders Mrs Centil. While during the day he hit Pak Rangga, because in a hurry after performing the dhuhur prayer.

"What is Pak Rangga's relationship with the restaurant where we work ?" ask Pomegranate again .

"Resto where we work is a family business that was pioneered with Kak Rangga's wife" said Nani again.

"Pak Rangga is married?" asked Pomegranate there was a sense of inadmissibility and a sense of loss.

"Already, even have children" explained Nani.

"Have I ever seen Mr Rangga come home?" pomegranate asked seriously while folding both legs on the sofa.

"Since college, Rangga only came home once only two days," said Nani while putting in the second bread.

"Why don't I see it?" ask Pomegranate seriously.

"Especially you, I whose sister Rangga just did not meet," replied Nani with a stern and irritated tone.

"Where are you?" asked Pomegranate in disbelief

"In our time there is a Jakarta-Bandung Tour event for 3 days" Nani explained.

"What after that Mr Rangga also did not go home again ?" ask Pomegranate curiously.

"No. We are a family who visited.Kak Rangga," said Nani flatly

"What is the reason why you are visiting ?" pomegranate asked impatiently.

"Don't know it's the father and mother's decision" Nina replied as she drank one glass of milk.

"When did you come again to visit Mr Rangga?" ask Pomegranate.

"First when Kak Rangga married. Second when baby girl was born. And the third moment...," obviously Nani could not continue the sentence.

"And the third moment what's Nina ?"" pomegranate asked holding Nina's hand.

"When Kak Rangga's wife died," replied Nina with teary eyes.

"Pak Rangga's wife died?" pomegranate asked in shock.

"Yes, after giving birth, Cantika's sister fell into a coma. The family tried everything possible. Two years survive, but God is more dear, " said Nani while taking a deep breath.

"How long has it been going on?""ask Pomegranate seriously.

"Five years ago" replied Nani.

"really ?" pomegranate did not believe.

"yes, pity Brother Rangga," said Nani sadly.

The Pomegranate's head felt pulsating. The right temple is gently kneaded. Terngiang back in his mind all Nina's stories about Pak Rangga. Sister Nina. Really can't believe it.

"What's Del, are you sick?" ask Nani later.

"No, let's get ready at seven" replied Pomegranate.

"There's still time, now" jawan Nina is lazy.

"Don't be Nina, then Mr. Rangga will pick up at eight is not polite if he is waiting," Pomegranate explained.

"Cie.cie..cie..cie someone wants to be picked up handsome guy," Nina's tease pinched Pomegranate's nose.

"Nina... Mr. Rangga, my boss, has taken pains to pick up we should be ready when Mr. Rangga comes not even he who waits," replied Pomegranate evasive.

"Boyfriend's okay too, I want to be a sister-in-law" Nina said

With a red rendition Pomegranate walked quickly towards the room. Nani just smiled imagining if someday Pomegranate became her brother.

The pomegranate sitting in front of the dressing table is focused on looking at the face without make up. It was Ronald's face. His ex-lover.

...N A N I'S...

Two months after the departure of Ronald - his girlfriend and Lisa - his little best friend. Pomegranate got a short message through WA.

Ronald.

Pomegranate how are you

Pomegranates.

I'm kind. How are you

Ronald.

Well done

Pomegranate .

Ronald you miss me

Ronald.

Pomegranates. I'm sorry

Pomegranates.

What is

Ronald.

I still love you. But maybe we're not a soul mate. We better be friends. Sorry🙏

Pomegranates.

You've forgotten me, Ronald.

Ronald.

I can't forget you. You were my first love. You made me feel owned.

Pomegranates.

There's someone else Ronald

Ronald.

I'm sorry Pomegranate. Lisa is very kind, attentive, and helpful when there are tasks. Lisa understands what I want.

Pomegranates.

L I S A's

Ronald.

Yes Pomegranate, sorry. It's not Lisa's fault it's my fault.

Ronald.

Pomegranate (intentionally unread pomegranate )

Ronald.

Your pomegranate is asleep (deliberately not opened pomegranate )

Pomegranate throwing hp at his bedside. I can't believe what I've been afraid of has come true. Long Distance Love aka LDR made him lose Ronald. Something was missing on one side of his heart. Memories of being together. At school, at home, always go home and go to school together. Ronald was most happy when eating always asked to be fed. One time when in one of Lesehan, Ronald asked to be fed. Not half the food was finished, a little boy was heard chirping.

"Sister, why is it big to eat asking to be fed anyway," asked the little sister who saw not believe.

"Sorry Brother, this brother is sick so he can't eat alone" replied Pomegranate.

The younger brother who heard Pomegranate's reply only nodded and left. Ronald pouted and pinched the cheek of the Pomegranate. All of that did not make her smile, instead crying sobbing.

Pomegranate's shoulders touched, making his head look at the owner.

"Why cry again ?" tanya Nani pouted.

The pomegranate just shook his head lazily to answer. Then stand changing into a resto uniform. So fit. Long hair tied in a ponytail and a thin powder finish and pink lipstick match the uniform.

"Let's go Kak Rangga is waiting on the terrace !" nani said while taking her bag.

"What, Mr Rangga has already picked up? ," asked Pomegranate surprised. "There is no 8 o'clock yet" Pomegranate continued while looking at the watch on hand.

"Sister Rangga is already impatient to meet his little lover who has now turned into a beautiful angel without wings," seduced Nani.

"Nani, don't joke. If anyone does not like to be in trouble with our work," replied Pomegranate seriously.

"I'm sorry, I'm just kidding, '" Nani replied as she clasped her hands together in front of her chest.

Pomegranate smiled then took Nani's hand to take off. Up on the terrace Rangga stood looking at the two girls in front of him, then stepped towards the car. Pomegranate and Nani tailed behind Rangga.

Sitting on a nice car bench makes Pomegranate comfortable. He had trouble sleeping last night. The next morning, Ronald was tired of body and soul. Maledom. Being in a soft white cloud with a breeze.