Under the Hugs of the Colonial Army
Between the Promise of Independence and the Atomic Bomb
BOOM UP!
A violent explosion hits the densely populated city, panic haunts the residents. The Atomic Bomb called Little Boy destroyed the Japanese city of youth. In just a few seconds, the residents vanished, only the sound of screams of pain with heart-slicing cries filled the city.
After how long, the volunteers began to arrive to rescue who still have the possibility of being rescued. The pungent smell of burnt bodies filled the nose, many corpses unrecognizable to his face due to being too charred. Mass graves began to be excavated, many survivors but suffered physical disabilities.
News of the fall of the US atomic bomb hit the city of Hirosima took Japan by storm, its attitude towards Indonesia began to soften. A secret travel mission on August 8, 1945 to collect independence for the Indonesian people was carried out, three major Indonesian figures were picked up from Kemayoran Airport with Japanese officers escorted to travel to Dalat. The three figures were not then taken to Dalat but stopped in Singapore. On August 9, 1945, the Japanese city was again hit by bitterness, the United States dropped an atomic bomb called 'Fat man' on Nagasaki. Black smoke rose again in the Japanese country, his life without sin drifted back the streets filled with corpses that were burned to the ground by the explosion of the atomic bomb called Fat Man.
On August 12, 1945, three new big figures of RI were able to meet the Japanese Empress. Marshal Terauci, son of Marshal Masatake.
"Sir Soekarno, Mr. Hatta, and Mr. Rajiman, I invite you here, because Japan is now on the edge, the two important cities of Hirosima and Nagasaki have been destroyed, and we suffered many defeats in the Great Asian war, sooner or later Japan will be defeated. Indonesia must immediately prepare for independence, it is the duty of Mr. Soekarno, Mr. Hatta, Mr. Radjiman, and PPKI members to prepare it. Whenever Indonesia is ready, independence can be declared" promised Terauchi.
The three figures of the Republic of Indonesia seem to listen specifically to the explanation of Marshal Terauchi, the twinkle of happiness seen from the three figures heard the promise of independence from the Japanese side.
"But the Japanese government suggested August 24 that Indonesian independence be declared, given that much must be prepared" Terauchi continued.
"What if August 25th is allowed to work?" ask Soekarno.
"Yes, please be up to the gentlemen" Terauchi said.
"Finally after the long struggle to reach Indonesia Merdeka, it was realized today August 12 to coincide with my birthday" Hatta said with a smile.
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Since applying to Sri Utami, Rahman became more and more frequent to Sri Utami's house, Rahman never visited empty-handed always carrying something, whether carrying fish, fruits, or cakes. While Sri Utami who is still half-heartedly accepting the proposal, her mind lately is not focused.
"Did Ryosuke fly his plane, did he already .." murmured Sri Utami was cut off exhaling, while his hand took salt without realizing it and put it into a coffee cup and stirred it.
"Sri! " Nyai Dasimah rebuked him while patting his shoulder.
'Yes mom!" Sri Utami flinched.
"It's coffee? poor Rahman's been waiting a long time!" nyai Dasimah's.
"Oh, I'm already ma'am, Sri is ahead first ma'am," Sri Utami hurriedly brought the tray to the front room.
Rahman who had not calmed down because he had been alone for too long in the living room, his eyes immediately sparkled to see the arrival of Sri Utami with his name, his smile engraved clearly.
"Sorry for a long time, yes" said Sri Utami while keeping a tray and thrusting coffee in front of Rahman.
"Nothing, maybe you are making a special coffee love taste," teased Rahman by showing a smile that can make women float, Sri Utami admitted that Rahman's smile is sweet.
Sri Utami heard the temptation from Rahman immediately blushed in shame, Rahman immediately grabbed the coffee made by Sri Utami. A mouthful of coffee water passed through his throat, the salty taste filled his tongue, the look on his face instantly changed. Sri Utami saw Rahman change his face.
"It feels like, it looks like sea water is spilling into his coffee" Rahman said with a smile.
Sri Utami was confused not to understand the words of the tropes from Rahman, immediately seized the coffee glass from the hands of Rahman who had been blocked by Rahman, a mouthful of water soaked his throat, salty to make his tongue explode. Sri Utami's face turned moody and embarrassed.
"I'm sorry Man, I misplaced sugar in your coffee" Sri Utami bowed.
"It's okay, just calm Sri," Rahman said with a smile.
"I made it again, Man," said Sri Utami rising from his seat.
"No need Sri, I'm not here to taste coffee, I'm here to talk a lot with you" prevented Rahman from holding Sri Utami to step into the kitchen.
Sri Utami also sat back in front of Rahman whose face looked happy.
"Sri! I want to justify you right away, what do you think?" Rahman opened the conversation while looking closely at the girl in front of him.
"I don't mind, Man," that's all Sri Utami said, she didn't want to make Nyai Dasimah disappointed again, even though it was deep down, she said, there are still big feelings for Van Berg that he has not felt.
"I don't want you to be forced to marry me Sri," Rahman said staring fixedly at Sri Utami's eyeballs.
Sri Utami was speechless to hear, there was a desire to tell the truth that he was very depressed to be married, his heart did not love Rahman but returned to remember the words of his late mother who revolved in his mind.
Sri, my son, don't marry for love alone. Get married because you have to worship. If there is a man who loves you so much and dares to come home to make you a wife, if he is good then marry him. For he is the man who will glorify you and will be most responsible to you.
" Man, I've decided to be your wife, and I want you to be my leader and priest" Sri Utami said, returning Rahman's gaze to Sri Utami's response.
"Alright, then I'll calm down after hearing it from you" Rahman said.
"What about your parents, I haven't met him yet, do they agree Man?" ask Sri Utami.
"Of course Sri, they gave up completely to me regarding the life partner, oh yes I will propose to you officially with my parents after Sri's independence" Rahman said, making Sri Utami frown.
"Did you get some new info, man?" ask Sri Utami.
"Yes Sri," with the spirit of Rahman's voice.
" I stole information from the young men who had discussed with Sutan Sjahrir, that Japan had declared surrender to the Allies, and we were preparing to press for a proclamation during the vacum of power, sooner or later we'll be free Sri." Rahman continued with a sparkling show of great happiness, Sri Utami also smiled and heard Rahman's words.
"Sri is so beautiful when she smiles, I won't make her lose her smile when you become my wife Sri." Rahman looked at the girl before him smiling happily.
SERIATE....
