Under the Hugs of the Colonial Army

Finding Hardi Wiranatakusumah

Sri Utami loosened her embrace towards Soendari who was still stripping hysterically. There is no sense in seeing it so fragile, Sri Utami knows very well Soendari's feelings so deep towards her brother, if her brother comes home in a lifeless state maybe Soendari will dare to end his life. Sri Utami knows her best friend who is weak in facing problems.

"I will bring Kang Hardi home, "Sri Utami said staring at the soft face of Soendari trying to convince her.

"really?" Soendari raised her face looking at Sri Utami looking for an answer from the gaddis bead before her.

"Yes, you can keep my promise! now strengthen yourself, you must remember that your child needs you, "Sri Utami's voice softens.

Soendari nodded her head, while Sri Utami got up and walked out of her house. To be honest, he was also confused about how to find out Hardi's whereabouts and where he should look. The only person who can help Ryosuke.

"I have to see him, I have to bring kang Hardi home!" mutant Sri Utami along the road to Ryosuke's house.

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The face of the oriental woman in kebaya clothes opened the door. His eyes widened slightly at the arrival of Sri Utami. The woman's mind drifted over judging Sri Utami who was in front of her.

"This woman is already Mr Ryosuke's mistress? cheap as he is" he thought.

"I want to meet Mr. Ryosuke, "said Sri Utami breaking the servant's mind.

"He's not home! " the maid said it was not friendly.

"When will he come back? or where did he go? " ask Sri Utami with a feeling of uneasiness.

"Where do I know Sri!" the woman said in a high tone.

"Then I will wait for him, "Sri Utami said.

I can't go home before I get information about kang Hardi Sri Utami said in her heart.

The maid looked at Sri Utami from head to toe cynically.

"As far as you are Sri! But I can't let you wait inside, afraid that something is missing" he said, glaring in and closing the door.

Sri Utami sighed, unwilling to take heart the sarcasm of her maid Ryosuke who always looked at her unhappily. Sri Utami sits in the front seat waiting for Ryosuke. Until the eyes of the day had slipped westward, the sound of the roar of the car destroyed Sri Utami's daydream. The well-built man in his uniform came out of the car door, staring in disbelief at him.

"Sri? Why are you here?" the first sentence that came out of Ryosuke while approaching.

"I'm waiting for you, there's something I want to talk about" Sri Utami replied with a smile making Ryosuke sigh.

"Alright, let's talk inside" Ryosuke said, embracing Sri Utami into the house.

Ryosuke takes Sri Utami to his study. Ryosuke never wanted to talk in the living room while with Sri Utami because he felt not free.After the two sat in one chair. Ryosuke started his chat.

"So why Sri?" ryosuke asked with a fixed look on Sri Utami's face.

Sri Utami returned Ryosuke's gaze looking for the right sentence to start talking to him.

"I heard the PETA members were arrested," Sri Utami said slowly giving the opening of the fishing rod, his face looking for a response Ryosuke's expression.

"Then, what does this have to do with you?" Ryosuke his face turned serious.

"My brother is also a member of PETA, I want to know his condition and whereabouts, my parents are very worried about him, "the sentence slid from Sri Utami's mouth without a brake.

"Oh!" only that short answer came out of Ryosuke. Sri Utami is quite surprised by Ryosuke's response.

"Maybe you can tell me?" sri Utami said she was brave.

"Sri, PETA members are very numerous! I only received a report from my subordinates," Ryosuke replied as he leaned against the back of the sofa.

Sri Utami's face immediately bowed, her hands squeezing the edge of her danger. Ryosuke felt sorry to see it.

"I want to meet him!" sri Utami said, her face changed and she felt hope.

"It's Sri afternoon, tomorrow we go to Subang" Ryosuke said patting Sri Utami on the shoulder with a smile.

"Holes?" sri Utami said while gawking.

"Yes, but I can't guarantee your brother is there" Ryosuke said.

"Yes, "he said slowly his heart again did not calm thinking about Hardi his brother.

"Sri! I want to take a picture with you" Ryosuke said with a smile trying to comfort Sri Utami.

"Yes?" Sri Utami is a little surprised by Ryosuke's request.

Without waiting for a reply from Sri Utami, Ryosuke lets the cameraman into his study and takes a picture of both. Ryosuke appears to be embracing Sri Utami's shoulder.

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The local-faced men continued to focus on working under the scorching sun to build the fort. Their sweat was pouring profusely, the tired face was clearly drawn as Sri Utami caught the eyes of every working man. It hurt to see them forced to work.

"Did you find your brother Sri's face?" ryosuke's question made Sri Utami switch to looking at Ryosuke while shaking her head.

Ryosuke exhaled, Sri Utami's face also looked gloomy and disappointed. Ryosuke could not bear to see the sad Sri Utami.

"What's your brother's name, Sri?" Ryosuke.

"Hardi Wiranatakusumah, " said Sri Utami while busy looking around him.

"Okay, wait a minute here!" ryosuke said as he went closer to a group of Japanese soldiers.

Sri Utami only saw him from a distance, Ryosuke appeared to speak seriously using Japanese with someone. Ryosuke returns with a slightly bent face.

"Sorry Sri, Hardi is not here!" ryosuke said making Sri Utami's tears slide down.

"Where? " bluffily.

"Nobody knows Sri!" ryosuke said as he pulled Sri Utami into his arms.

Along the way home, Sri Utami just fell silent, Ryosuke did not intend to disturb him by chatting because he wanted to give Sri Utami time to himself.

Ryosuke's car is parked in front of Sri Utami's yard. Ryosuke came out and opened the door for her. Sri Utami weakly got out of the car while throwing a smile and thanked him while walking in.

"Sri!" ryosuke exclaimed to stop Sri Utami's steps and turn his back.

"I'll be leaving tomorrow!" ryosuke then made Sri Utami round her eyes.

"Go to kamikaze operations?" sri Utami said.

"Yes, and here's the photo from yesterday" Ryosuke said as he reached into his pocket and took out a photo.

Sri Utami steps closer to Ryosuke and receives a photo of him given by Ryosuke.

"Is this really our last meeting?" said Sri Utami still looking at the black and white photo in his hand.

"Yes it could be, but if you come to my house tomorrow then tomorrow is the last time we meet" Ryosuke said with a smile.

"Master, you can still smile, even though you're about to pick up death!" sri Utami said.

"Hey, I was wrong to give a smile, this could be the last smile you see Sri," Ryosuke said, grinning his horse.

"Am I listening to the last words of the one who is about to die?" sri Utami said with a smile.

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