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"DIKA AS HANDSOME BOY IS COMING!" said Dika as he entered Sheila's room. Not long after, Dika covered his mouth with his hand and was hit on the shoulder by Tata.

"You're so stupid! This is a hospital, Dik! Why are you shouting! Luckily Sheila didn't wake up!" Tata then stepped his foot and put the gift he was carrying on the table next to Sheila's bed. His gaze scanned the room but couldn't detect where Alfa was.

"Where is Alfa? It's been missing for a long time," Tata was getting annoyed because he couldn't find Alfa.

"Why have you been looking for Alfa all along! Do you miss it?" Dika said the sentence so lightly that it made Tata nervous.

"It's just natural, right? Why do I miss that child! It's so annoying!" chirped Tata imagining how upset he was, Just watch after I meet him I'll chop him up. How dare she leave Sheila alone here. Overflowing Tata is always annoyed with Alfa's behavior.

The ringing of a vibrating cell phone came from Dika's cellphone. The sentence 'State Treasurer' appeared on the screen of the cellphone, Dika swiftly accepted the call.

"WHERE ARE YOU? YOU SAY, YOU WANT TO COME ON MOM AFTER SCHOOL, RIGHT? MAMA HAS WAITED FOR YOU! IF YOU DON'T BE HERE WITHIN 5 MINUTES! I'LL CUT YOUR MONEY! DEAL?" shouting across the phone made Tata hold back his laughter. He saw Dika's face which began to turn pale and confused

"Eh Ma-ma, don't play judge by yourself, please. Dika will to go home, now! Earlier Dika visited Dika's friend who was sick" Please Dika. This is the reason why Mama's number is named 'State Treasurer' because all financial transactions must go through Mama only first. Yes, even though all permissions are from Papa.

"Okay, this time Mama forgives you. Later, when you're done, hurry to go home! Don't forget to accompany Mama! Mama wait!" Dika then agreed to all of her mother's orders until the call ended.

"Ta, I'll go home first. After all, Sheila is still sleeping, and visiting hours are over. I'll just say hello to Sheila when she wakes up!" Said Dika. Tata just put on a face that depicts that he is needed by Dika to convey his message to Sheila

"Don't worry, Dik. I will keep my promise. You can go home safely." Tata's hand was waved, indicating Dika to come home soon.

"Oh, Shit. Okay, thanks Ta." The last words Dika said before stepping out and leaving them.

Tata who was still standing then changed his hand with a smack at the waist. Thinking about what he would do now that Sheila was still fast asleep.

"Sheila, got greetings from Dika. Okay!" Tata said with his mouth close to Sheila's ear. With his voice barely audible because he didn't want to wake Sheila.

"I'll stay first, Sheil! Sleep well. Get well soon okay!" Tata stroked Sheila's head gently then stepped on her feet to look for Alfa's whereabouts.

Tata steps down the hospital corridor alone. His gaze looked around the hospital to enjoy the view and searched for Alfa's whereabouts.

It's been 15 minutes Tata continues to walk but Alfa's whereabouts have not been found. Tata stopped in his tracks and folded his arms in front of his chest.

"Hmm. Where do you think Alfa likes?" Tata tapped his index finger on his chin as he thought about where to find Alfa. "Oh, I know!" Tata said by snapping his fingers.

Tata walked a little running towards the place he was thinking about. Arriving at that place, the young man he was looking for was sitting on the side with his feet that he let fall down.

"DOOOOOR" Tata startled Alfa. Alfa swiftly grabbed hold of the wall above the rooftop where he was sitting

"That's crazy, how about if I fall? If I fall, I will die this time," said Alfa. Making Tata roll his eyes.

"Thanks God, if you fall and keep breaking your bones, the car will run down," Said Tata without thinking.

Even though, under the Alfa directly shows a very busy highway.

"Besides, if I meant to scare you. You'd know. Why not about now?" Tata squinted his eyes at Alfa closely.

Alfa also wiped his face with both hands then walked away from the rooftop wall. Alfa is now sitting on the edge of the roof top which is safer. Tata followed where Alfa went and sat beside Alfa. Neither of the conversations that came out of their mouths made Tata feel awkward.

"If there's a problem, tell me! Don't keep it to yourself! It's disgusting! It makes you even more annoyed when I see your face like this. You know what?!" Tata said in a curt tone. But Alfa knows what Tata's words mean.

"Can I hug you?" That sentence made Tata raise his eyebrows. his mouth closed and showed a thoughtful face. Without approval, Alfa immediately hugged Tata. Tata rolled his eyes.

"I'm sorry, Ta. I'm sorry, if I always make you annoyed and don't care about my behavior that has gone too far," said Alfa softly making Tata think hard

'Is this Alfa? Oh, I don't think so' Tata thought

"Don't let go!" Alfa said as soon as he knew Tata would let go of Alfa's embrace. Hearing this, Tata gave up.

"Ta, I'll tell you! But you have to keep all my secrets. Promise me!" Tata just nodded in Alfa's arms and was still thinking what happened to Alfa.

"Do you remember when I was in middle school? At that time, I wasn't as smart as I am now. My grades were satisfactory for me. But not for my father. That's why my father made me like 'this' in every way. Whatever it is. Until Bagas's adoptive father also wants the same thing. The problem is that his father-in-law Bagas doesn't know in detail what my father is doing to me. So what Bagas's father is doing is at risk for Bagas and can end up in death. I feel guilty so I intend to help Bagas even though My life is at stake." Tata shuddered to hear Alfa's bet, namely life. Would Alfa's plan be that terrible? What really happened?

Heard about it. Tata returned the hug tightly. Very closely which indicates Tata does not want anything bad to happen to Alfa.

"What did your father and Bagas father do? How come you risked all of your lives? How dangerous is that?" Tata still doesn't understand what Alfa said. It's too common for Alfa to provide this information. But Tata understands Alfa will not play with his words.

"One day you will understand Ta." Alfa released his embrace, looked at Tata gently right in Tata's eyeballs. Alfa's hands now hold Tata's shoulders.

"Ta, I believe in you. You're my best friend. I'm sure of that. Well, even though you often say you hate me. But I understand that sentence isn't from your heart. It's just gibberish." Looks like Tata understands what Alfa is going to say

"Ta. I'll leave Sheila. Mama doesn't know what's going on now. Maybe after this I'll tell Mama what my plans are. I'm really sorry if this is our last meeting Ta." Alfa said softly, very gently, making Tata glued to Alfa

"Fa, I really don't know what your plans are and how dangerous your troubles are. But if it's all about your life, I won't let you Fa!" Tata shedding tears made Alfa smile wryly.

"Fa, you have to promise me, promise to your mother, and you have to promise Sheila! You're not going to leave them, are you! Promise!"

"I will try Ta, and I promise I will be fine. I promise to Mama, Sheila, and the person I love, that is you!" Tata did not have time to digest Alfa's words.

Alfa immediately hugged Tata's body tightly. Tears rolled down Tata's cheeks and wet the clothes on Alfa's back. The hug was very tight and full of warmth. The hug they want for the future and forever. Hopefully so!