The Waiting of Alya's Love

Chapter 2

Armed with the address obtained from the Police Chief, Alya accompanied by Rendra to the city of Solo the next day. Rendra is deliberately appointed by the Police Chief to accompany Alya. This is because, Rendra had been to Reno's parents' house before.

“How? Ready to meet Reno?” ask Rendra to Alya.

Currently the two are in Alya's car, ready to make the trip.

“Siyaapp!” alya replied with a happy twinkle clearly visible on her face. He was really very happy because he would finally meet the idol.

“Whatever the state of Reno later, I hope you can still receive it,” said Rendra Lirih who can still be caught by the Alya jungle.

“Definitely! I will accept him no matter what the circumstances,” said Alya with full confidence, without knowing the purpose of the words of the man beside him.

Alya's feelings flowered because she would meet someone who was very missed. He imagined being able to let go of the longing he had been holding, without him knowing that he would get disappointed.

The car drove, splitting the road at medium speed. Rendra deliberately did that so that Alya could prepare her heart when she met Reno later.

Rendra already knew about Reno's current state. However, he did not want to say it. According to him, it was better that he knew for himself from Reno and his family.

There was no intention to lie to Alya, only that Rendra felt he had no right to tell others about the situation of his best friend. Let people know for themselves.

Along the way, Alya and Rendra engaged in small talk about work and also about general knowledge, sometimes also discussing the news that is rife at this time. The conversation continued until they entered the city of Solo.

It didn't feel like they were traveling for two hours. It turned out that their chatter made the trip feel close. The two hours they spent did not feel exhausting for the two.

The car they were riding in stopped at an old model house with a very spacious yard. Despite the old model, the house seems luxurious. Alya and Rendra get off the car, after the car is parked in the yard.

Rendra knocked on the door repeatedly, until finally, the door opened from the inside. A middle-aged woman appeared from behind the door.

“Nak Rendra?” the woman looked happy. Reno's mother, Listyowati Harya Kusuma. Commonly called Jeng Lis.

“Yes, it's me, Auntie,” replied Rendra as she grabbed the woman's hand, then kissed the back of her hand.

Jeng Lis rubbed Rendra's head affectionately. There is a sense of haru also happy to welcome the arrival of Rendra.

Alya was still motionless behind Rendra. It attracted the attention of middle-aged women who still look beautiful at a young age.

Reno's mother smiled and asked who was the beautiful girl behind Rendra.

“Who is this, Ren? Your future wife?” ask Lis to Rendra.

“Bu-no, Tan. He's a friend of Rendra's, Auntie. Moreno friends also.”

“What is your genius, Cah Ayu?” asked Lis while approaching Alya.

“Alya, Aunt,” Alya replied while greeting the mother of a lover of the heart.

“Come in! Moreno is out. You must be tired, the journey from Jogja to here is quite good. You just wait inside here, while resting,” take Lis continue to walk until the family room, followed by Rendra and Alya.

Jeng Lis took out a lot of snacks and drinks from the refrigerator, then brought to the living room. It offers everything to its uninvited guests.

About an hour after the arrival of Rendra and Alya, the sound of the car stopped right next to the family room. Shortly after, there was the sound of footsteps approaching them.

"Mother, who's coming?" ask a young man who just came in.

Alya's tongue suddenly felt faint, looking at the man who had not met for three years. His throat felt choked, so he was hard to make a sound. Only tears flowed profusely as an expression of feeling.

"Mas Reno!"

It was like Alya was shouting to call out to the man who controlled her whole heart and mind. Three years of not meeting, it seemed to make the man forget him.

Rendra who first noticed the awkwardness between them also opened his voice.

"Hi, Ren! How are you, long time no see?” greet Rendra while walking closer to Reno.

“Who, Mas?” asked a woman standing behind Reno, her hands seemed to be twitching spoiled in Reno's arms.

Alya who saw Reno's hand wrapped around the woman's hand, felt like someone was pinching her heart. Moreover, the adoring gaze of the woman on Reno, further strengthened her conjecture. Reno had forgotten him, forgotten the promise he had said three years ago.

Rendra introduces herself and Alya to the woman, remembering Reno is in a state of amnesia.

Reno kept quiet, trying to remember who the two people who were in front of her were at the moment. He could not remember the two people who claimed to know him. His head throbbed as he tried to remember who the guest was.

Reno's mother suddenly came to mediate them. This is because there is no interaction between them.

“Sorry, Son Rendra. Moreno had amnesia since waking up from a coma three years ago. Moreno was able to remember that Aunt too not too long ago. So, Auntie hope you can be patient and want to help recover her memory,” said Reno's mother.

Alya's body staggered at the mother's words from the man she loved. He felt his feet no longer tread the earth. Fortunately, Rendra immediately held Alya's hand, so that the beautiful woman did not fall.

Feeling sorry for Alya's situation, Rendra also chose to talk to Reno to remember her past. Reno agreed.

They walked out, towards the gazebo. The woman beside Reno followed Rendra and Reno. However, when it reached the door, Rendra realized the existence of the woman.

“Can we talk alone? I am an old friend of Moreno Harya Kusuma. We are friends since SMA, if you are still in doubt,” asked Rendra in a tone full of satire.

The woman wavered and left Rendra and Reno with an annoyed face. It seemed that the woman did not like the arrival of Rendra and Alya.

“Aluna, here, Darling!” call Jeng Lis to her daughter-in-law, who happens to be crossing the living room.

Yes, the woman who was with Reno was Aluna. Reno and Aluna got married six months ago. Reno married Aluna because it was Aluna who helped her at that time. During this time, Aluna was also the one who cared for her and was always beside Reno looking for her family.

The woman named Aluna and status as Reno's wife, was approaching Jeng Lis and Alya.

“Nak Alya, this is Aluna. Reno's wife,” said Jeng Lis introduced the son-in-law to Alya.

Alya and Aluna shook hands and became acquainted. The two sat down to talk together.

Unsolicited, Aluna's story flows while helping Reno, three years ago. Aluna also told, if Reno and himself fell in love and decided to get married. Aluna is currently pregnant with Reno's child. Her pregnancy was three months old.

Alya's heart was broken by hearing Aluna's story. It turned out that his wait had been in vain. He just keeps people's soul mates.

It did not feel like believing every word that was thrown from Aluna's lips, but Aluna's face did not imply the slightest lie.

"Did Reno love you?" alya asked in courage.