"Is that right Re?" Ainil asked for Rere's explanation.
"Is that right, Mom?"
"Is it true that Angga didn't know you were pregnant?"
"That's right, Mom," replied Rere with sobs. Rere was forced to lie to her parents. Everything felt heavy and stifling.
Ainil sat on the sofa. Didn't expect Rere to start this problem. If Rere talked about who got her pregnant maybe the problem wouldn't be this complicated. Ainil does not need to be ashamed of having grandchildren out of wedlock. The big family even blamed Ainil for not being able to educate their only child. Rere went awry when she saw the clear grains in his mother's eyes.
"Rere," Ainil called in a choked voice. Her eyes blankly stared ahead.
"Yes, mom." Rere just cried answering her mother's call.
"I thought it was Angga who didn't want to be responsible, so you kept silent when we asked who Leon's real father was. You were afraid that we would hold him accountable. You know that Father and Bara will look for Angga to the end of the world to take responsibility. Just so you know that all this time Mother has hated Leon's biological father for impregnating you but not being responsible. Why did you do that? What's the reason you hid all this from Angga? Answered Mom."
"I-I have my own reasons why I can't open your mouth. Please...understand me, Mom."
"You have to understand Mom. Which mother can be silent when her child is pregnant out of wedlock?"
"I was the wrong auntie." Angga doesn't want Rere to continue to be blamed. "I made a mistake until Leon came into this world. We didn't do it on a consensual basis. I forced Rere to do it. Rere didn't want to marry the man who raped her so she kept silent when she was pregnant."
Bug.....
Herman's blood boils when he finds out that Rere is pregnant due to rape. As a father his pride was trampled. Herman reflexively hit Angga until the man was battered.
"Enough Dad," shouted Rere protecting Angga from Herman's tantrum.
"Let Dad teach him a lesson."
"I beg you not to do that." Rere knelt and hugged Herman's legs. He could only cry.
*****
"Are you satisfied with destroying my family?" Rere is angry with Angga. Her family gave them time to talk.
"Why are you angry Re? You should be happy that I dared to come to her face take responsibility."
"Did I ask for it?" Ree wiped her tears.
"Re," Angga softly looked at Rere. Do not understand the way the lover's mind.
"Get out of here," said Rere gently. "Leon and I have been living a quiet life. Now you come and ruin everything. The wound just healed but you made my parents hurt again. What do you want? Don't you understand human language? I don't want to go back with you. We're done Angga. Please don't come near me again."
"Re..."
Rere threw her hands in the air. She didn't want to talk to Angga anymore. There's nothing more to talk about.
"Okay Re. I'll go if that's what you want."
Rere ignores Angga, pretending that the man never existed. The woman returned to the room and called Gesa. They had met at the mall some time ago. Gesa fled after recovering from depression. Gesa didn't want to trouble Bara and Rere again. Rere was in danger because of her. Gesa doesn't want to put those closest to her in danger.
"Hello Re," said Gesa friendly.
"Where are you?"
"Home. Why?"
"Have you watched TV?"
"Already. There was an earthquake and tsunami on Pangkor island."
"Bara and Tia are victims."
"What?" Gesa shouted in surprise. Didn't expect his god helper to be a victim. "Have you got any info about your brother?"
"The embassy has contacted us. Tia and Bara are on the missing persons list. I want to find out where they are. I'm going to KL. Can you accompany me?"
"I Can." Quickly agreed. It's not good if you refuse because Rere and Bara have been helping her all this time.
Gesa immediately came to Rere's house. They will leave from there. They said goodbye to Herman and Ainil.
"You guys be careful there. Hope you find your brother soon. I can't live without Bara." Herman wept bitterly. Herman did not know what to do if in the end Bara was found dead.
"We pray together, Dad. I'm sure my brother will be fine." Rere tried to comfort Herman.
"I hope Bara is okay. Mom loves him. Bring your brother home, Rere."
"Same son-in-law father and mother," said Rere casually.
"You mean?" Herman was curious.
"I've found where Dila and your grandson." Rere grabbed Herman's hand.
"So….."
"Dila ran away when she was pregnant. She is pregnant with triplets. So far, Dila lives in KL."
"How do you know?" Herman was shocked, did not expect Rere to know everything.
"I've been looking for Dila's whereabouts for several years. I'll tell you again later. We're going to the airport first." Rere said goodbye to her parents.
While on the plane, Rere was surprised because there was Angga. The man took a leave and wanted to accompany Rere while in KL. Gesa had already found out where Bara was and prepared their accommodation while there.
"Why are you following me?" Ree was bloodied. I want to move to a seat but there are no empty seats.
"Who is he?" Gesa asked curiously.
Angga reached out, "I am Rere's girlfriend," said Angga shamelessly.
"Ex Angga is not a boyfriend." Rere's teeth chattered seeing Angga's persistence.
During the trip, Rere didn't care about Angga even though the man continued to approach him. Rere asked Gesa to be a shield so Angga couldn't get close. Two hours away from the plane and to the hotel. Rere and Gesa lay weak in the hotel room. This trip was exhausting for them. For Rere, this trip was not only draining his energy but also his mind. I don't know why Angga even followed him. Rere gets even more annoyed when Angga stays at the same hotel and their rooms are next to each other.
After resting for a while Rere and Gesa headed to Pangkor Island. They had found Tia's whereabouts. So far, Tia and Daniel have been living in a refugee camp. After a few hours of traveling, Rere and Daniel arrived at Pangkor Island. Gesa looked for info about Tia in the information section. Volunteers escorted the two to the tent.
"Tia," shouted Rere when playing with the children of the refugees.
"Rere," shouted Tia running after her best friend. The two embraced. Rere also saw Daniel survived. Rere just nodded at Daniel.
When the three of them spoke. Rere saw Dino's figure. He was shocked. Rere turned herIface so the man wouldn't see it. Tia saw the change in Rere's face. Tia pretended not to know what Rere saw.