The latest novel that Lily will write is about a pair of lovers. The romance story is themed on a love triangle between a policeman and an Acehnese woman who is accused of being in a terrorist plot. The main conflict is that the professions of the lovers are opposite each other. However, they cannot lose their love.
Lily was so enthusiastic about the ideas in her head. According to him, his writing this time was different from the previous one. More challenging curiosity. He also wants to share new feelings and experiences in Aceh with loyal readers who have been waiting for his new work.
Varun is also one of his big fans. From the start, the handsome young man fell in love with Lily's brilliant writing style. Sweet with the diction, as well as sharp. Unique blend. He's not just a pent-up romance novelist. Lily's works are always best sellers.
"Today we are going to interview Uncle's friend. It's a secret for both of us, okay?" Lily whispered in Varun's ear, afraid that Risky would hear.
"What?" asked Varun curiously.
"Uncle's friend is a former member of terrorists. There used to be a lot of movement in Aceh. But this is a secret for both of us," said Lily, glancing around warily.
"Don't worry," said Varun, giving Lily a thumbs up. Lily's spirit rubbed off on him.
They finally arrived at the house of Pak Ridwan, a friend of Lily's uncle. The house is simple and Pak Ridwan lives alone. His wife had long since died, while his only child lived outside the city.
Risky said goodbye to go to the shop. Varun knows Risky is a person who gets bored quickly. I don't like novels and stuff. That's good though. Lily didn't want her interview with today's interviewee to be known to anyone other than Varun. A secret project for Lily, let alone one to be interviewed by a former terrorist.
"You're Jamal's nephew right?" asked Mr. Ridwan as Lily greeted him.
"Right, sir," Lily replied with a friendly smile. He then re-explained the purpose and purpose of his arrival. He knew his uncle had told Pak Ridwan but made small talk. Mr. Ridwan invited them into his house.
Mr. Ridwan is thin so that the skeleton of his bones can be seen beneath his skin, his chest often rises and falls like shortness of breath, but he still smokes. He is eighty years old. Uncle Lily had told him that his friend had gone senile. So Lily had to be careful not to linger there.
Varun stood beside Lily, afraid that something might happen. After all, what they are dealing with are ex-terrorists. As soon as they entered the house they were greeted with a variety of sharp weapons from machetes, sickles, and swords, of all sizes lined up on the table, displayed on the wall.
"Are you sure you want to continue this?" asked Varun doubtfully. I don't know why it feels so bad.
"Rest assured. We're already here," answered Lily vehemently.
Turns out this is Lily's character. Even though he is shy, when he wants something, he is very optimistic.
The interview begins. Mr. Ridwan was quite friendly and answered all of Lily's questions regarding the terrorist kingpin and the terror events that occurred in Aceh. Every time Lily asked a question, Varun broke out in cold sweat. Lily is a desperate woman.
Beyond Varun's expectations. Mr. Ridwan, who was said to be senile, still remembers every detail of the terrorists. All of Lily's questions he answered straightforwardly. Even telling how he slaughtered someone, the man was so excited.
"Never mind," Varun warned Lily. He was worried that Lily had gone too far. Have you ever heard the saying, don't wake a sleeping tiger? Such was their current situation.
In between Pak Ridwan's story about how he was killed, the man invited Lily and Varun to drink the coffee he had served. Out of courtesy, Varun and Lily drank it. Lily was still normal, but Varun was already uncomfortable.
"Ah, my mouth is getting sour from talking a lot earlier." Mr. Ridwan got up from his seat and wanted to leave.
"Why? Where are you going, sir?" asked Lily.
"Just a moment. I want to get a cigarette," answered Mr. Ridwan.
Lily and Varun wanted to go with them, but Mr. Ridwan stopped them and insisted that they wait there for a while.
"The story is not finished yet," said Mr. Ridwan excitedly. It seems that he found special happiness today because Lily was interviewed about his terrorist activities.
Mr. Ridwan left Varun and Lily in the living room. He hasn't been back in quite a while.
Lily started to get nervous and looked around. His gaze met with Varun's. They both looked nervous.
"Where did you go, why did it take you so long to come back?" Lily asked confused
"Wait a minute," said Varun. I was already feeling uncomfortable.
Waited for some time Mr. Ridwan has not yet returned. Varun and Lily were startled when they heard the sound of something falling from behind Mr. Ridwan's house.
"What's that?" asked Lily. Without waiting, Lily moved back to Pak Ridwan's kitchen.
"Lily, don't!" Varun wanted to stop Lily, but it was too late, Lily entered the kitchen of the house.
"Oh My God! Help! There's fire!" cried Lily.
Varun immediately ran behind. Immediately shocked to see the wooden table in Pak Ridwan's kitchen get burning off. The fire came from a lit cigarette and was placed carelessly on the edge of the table. It turned out that there were newspaper marks near the cigarettes and started a fire.
"Varun, please!" cried Lily. He was already confused looking for water here and there. Lily even almost slipped and fell in the bathroom while scooping water from the dipper.
No matter how much water Lily poured, the fire wouldn't stop.
Varun took the initiative to take a thick cloth that was there and soak it in water. Everything is done by Varun quickly. He patted the wet cloth in the flames. Lily also continued to water. Finally, the fire was extinguished.
"Hah! Oh my. It almost caught fire," Lily gasped.
"Where is the father? It's so dangerous that a fire like this." Varun wipes the sweat on his forehead.
Suddenly there was the sound of footsteps from the front.
Lily was about to walk back into the living room, but her foot slipped again and hit Varun.
"Eh!" Varun swiftly caught Lily's body. However, because of the slippery floor that had been splashed with water, Varun's steps were wobbly.
Varun and Lily were cornered on the wall. Varun was still holding Lily's hand tightly. They stare at each other. The two of them felt a warm sensation enter their hearts.
Varun and Lily were so close that they could feel their partner's heartbeat. They were still glued in and staring at each other.