BEHIND THE TWILIGHT
Ch 44s

After running in a hurry due to the impromptu news he heard, Luna was now standing in front of the main gate with her heart racing.

Waiting for the father who said he would pick him up, wanted to immediately find out the news of the young man who he had believed occupied his empty heart all this time.

Still waiting patiently, until soon came the deep black luxury car. It did not take long, Luna immediately moved into the car. No need to wait for Lula, because the girl did not take any lessons at school or ditching. Naturally, because there will be no discussion at the School after the National Examination takes place.

"Dad, how's Bara like his father?" ask Luna impatiently. Want to undo his intention to ask because he saw Handoko who was silent a thousand languages, but his heart really cannot be lied to. He was very worried about the condition of the young man who he always considered his best friend without wanting to know more about his own heart.

"Word is fine." responded Handoko briefly. I mean, I won't tell Bara about her firstborn. But isn't that very unlikely? Because now, the girl has spoken slowly...

"Where is the situation with Bara?"

A sigh emerged from Handoko's lips, making Luna hold her breath for a moment. That relief, really not a breath of relief of a heart.

"Critical bear. Today he went abroad for more intensive care. Overseas medical equipment is guaranteed to be more sophisticated than here, that's why Bara was taken there."

"Would it be hard to be taken abroad?" muttered Luna softly. His round eyes were already glazed even though he had tried hard to hold it so as not to spill in front of Handoko. Truly, the heart of the girl was so sick to hear the news that the great Bara would likely not be helped.

Only able to duck while pinching his fingers, the heart that he initially believed had been grasped by Bayu now turned to another young man. The young man who is fighting for his life. What if the young man gave up his fight? Then, how is his heart that is too late in confessing his feelings? Could it be okay until he managed to find a replacement for the Chairman of Osis?

"You love Bara?" a simple question, but so struck the heart of the girl that she was stunned, speechless. Isn't it useless when he recognizes a love but the youth he loves is no more?

"Dad make sure Bara's okay. Keep fighting here Luna. Continue to be an exemplary student at Labschool High School. After you graduate school, you can follow Bara to America." concluded Handoko firmly and confidently. Although he himself is not sure, will Bara return to America?

"You have to understand, all Dad did for your own good. You and Lula are still little, not worth getting a blinding love. It seems to curb, but believe me this is the best for you."

"You must believe what is called true love. As far as they are apart, they will definitely meet and reunite. Trust me on Dad." Handoko continues to babble to her eldest child without knowing that at home, her youngest child is waiting for her arrival. Bringing news that must have greatly struck the middle-aged man.

"But, Bara's gonna make it, isn't he, Dad?" said Luna to ensure the condition of the young man. All his father's words really made tears unstoppable. How about when Handoko said that the destiny of true love must always exist and will not be misplaced. Same thing with what Bara said to him a few days ago.

"The doctor said he had a concussion. If he had survived, it would have been very likely that Bara would have lost her memory."

The more hurt the heart of the girl to hear the words of the father. It is too late to feel, too late to express, now he must accept if the young man he really loves must forget him without the young man knowing how he feels?

Handoko's luxury car began to enter the yard, until inevitably Luna immediately wipe her tears that continue to divorce due to not knowing about the condition of Bara from this moment until the next few years.

Bara's number, which used to give him a short message, can no longer be reached. Always inactive every girl makes a call.

How will be active if the young man's phone is no longer shaped when the accident occurs. Making Bara can no longer contact anyone if later he has realized from his critical period.

***

Lula stared at the arrival of Handoko and Luna who were impressed with the burden. Moreover, he saw the eyes of Luna who was moist with cheeks that were still wet. Also, Handoko who repeatedly breathed a rough breath then rubbed her face repeatedly.

"Dad, what's wrong?" ask Lula while walking closer to Handoko who is still sitting on the living room sofa. While his twin brother had gone to his room on the top floor.

"The car accident with his father." Handoko explained briefly. Today was exhausting for him.

"Critical. Critical embers. Either you can help or you can't."

Between happy and sad when Lula heard this news. Happy that Luna is going to lose her best friend and that girl is going to fall for days. Also sad because Bara left suddenly. Whatever it is, the name of losing will definitely hurt, right?

"Father up first yes." said Handoko then left Lula who only answered with a nod of his head. The girl who originally wanted to tell her father undoes her intentions, delaying her wishes until the next day. Let it be, he was even more afraid to tell everything that happened to him to his father. The fear of his father's wrath exceeds what he had imagined.

***

Handoko climbed the stairs for the sake of the stairs to the 2nd floor of her home. Tapping slowly on the door of Luna's room, then opening it. Look at the girl sitting in the balcony of her room. Looking ahead, at the empty air. The girl's eyes were so blank, making Handoko sigh so many times.

It seems, lately Handoko has often sighed somehow because of whatever it is. "Luna." call Dad softly. He sat next to the boy who was still wearing his High School uniform.

"I'm sorry Dad."

Luna turned her head for a moment, slightly jolted by the words of the Father next to her. "What is Father saying? Why apologize?" ask the girl. There were no more tears in the eyes of the little girl, only the eyes were swollen and the nose was still watery red.

"Dad takes care of you, keeps you away from the young man who loves you. But, Father's decision has left him on the brink of death."

"It's not Dad's fault. It's all fate. Luna did not blame Dad. Luna knew this was best for Luna despite having to sacrifice the Bara family. I'm right, if Luna continues to be with the people Luna loves, Luna will fall into things that are not good."

"Have you ever done anything bad to you?"

Small clang while chuckling. "Bara always takes care of Luna. That's what Bara's been doing ever since she knew Luna."

Handoko nodded in understanding. Very familiar with the family of the Word inside and out, making him feel confident if the Word will not fail in educating his son.

"Now you understand why Dad asked the Word to bring Bara to America?"

"Yes Dad, Luna understands."

Handoko smiled in her reflection, "Dad promised your mother would take care of you and Lula from the boys until you graduated from school. Until your age is mature and old enough to know the name of love." explained Handoko staring affectionately at her daughter. Remember, how when he struggled desperately to get a decent life at his young age because it was released by his own parents. Due to her stupidity that dabbled a sweet girl who is now the mother of the twin duo.

"Yes Dad, Luna understands. Thank you Dad, I want to change with Luna" said the girl with a genuine sense. Feeling grateful about Handoko's change in attitude towards him.

"Dad will do anything for you and Lula. Now, rest. You must be tired." said Handoko while stroking the top of Luna's head gently. Now, there are only two men who always touch the top of the girl's head. Bara and also the Father.

"Dad, where is Bara being treated?" ask Luna one last time.

"Dad doesn't know. But, I made sure Bara would be okay."

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