Dreams and Hope [POV: Andheera]
Episode 33

Time Jun's.

Once in place, for a moment they both stared at each other, maybe confused what game they were going to play.

“how about VR?” again Brian who voiced to make his choice, Keenan smiled broadly in agreement with the wishes of his adopted sister, they both immediately went to the VR place which happened to be no one playing at the time.

Smiles are visible both from Brian and Keenan's lips, before they both start the game.

“WHAT IS THIS WHY ALL THE DEMONS ARE UGLY!!” brian grumbled as he started the game.

In contrast to Keenan who looks relaxed facing challenges in VR, although occasionally he is found surprised because of demons that appear suddenly, but he can overcome it in a cool way like a real man.

“AAHHHH BROTHER HELP ME, HIS DEMONS KEEP FOLLOWING ME.”  Brian's whine continues to disturb Keenan who is engrossed in his own world.

“Heyy!! stop pushing me, I can't concentrate on finding my stuff.” Keenan.

“NOT.. NO BROTHER!! is there anything in your place that sucks?” brian said again while hooking his arm around Keenan's arm.

Keenan repeatedly scolded Brian for continuing to disturb his concentration, but Brian ignored him as he pushed and kicked Keenan as if he was at war with a real demon beside him, his feet and hands seemed busy wandering around until finally making Keenan get used to an impromptu attack by Brian who always followed him wherever he went.

Not until there, after being satisfied to play VR they immediately moved to play car races, the togetherness that is established between them today increasingly makes them feel comfortable with each other. They realize that the comfort in making friends is not from how much time they get to know but because they feel good about each other.

The laughter that sounded was so loud as if the burden of thoughts they had was forgotten for a while.

***

Apartment Andheera.

Andheera and Vivian seem to be getting ready in the room. “I also invite Brother Brian, it's okay right?” andheera asked as she glanced at Vivian who had finished changing her clothes intending to leave the room ahead of Andheera.

“iya it's up to you.” the response with a slightly forced smile then walk out.

Andheera's gaze could not change, until the door of her room was closed again, the look of Vivian's face immediately changed when she mentioned the name of the man she liked.

***

Reza's residence, more precisely in the kitchen.

After Andromeda returned from the Agency (His place of work) he was immediately busy preparing everything for dinner assisted by his household assistant bi Dharma, not only meat but he also makes snacks such as pudding strawberry favorite of his sister and some kookies as snacks.

Already like a mother who is very familiar with her daughter's favorite food, Andromeda tried to maybe always give the best she can, so that her sister does not lack the slightest affection from her family.

“meatnya a lot den meda, if it has not been redundant you know.” said bi Dharma who saw a pile of meat with an unusual portion.

“definitely finished bi, Vivian also came because hihihi.” replied Andromeda while showing a row of neat teeth to bi Dharma he looks very happy.

“ooh fast hehehe kira aunty who ate only den meda same miss dheera aja.” reply bi Dharma complete with a soothing friendly smile.

“oia, please bring everything to the roof yes bi, I want to take a shower first.” Pinta Andromeda then responded with a nod and smile by bi Dharma.

Shortly after Andromeda left, bi Rina also appeared to approach bi Dharma after she finished cleaning the inside of the house.

“how's it going, ran?” ask bi Dharma who saw Rani walking closer to him.

“it looks like I have to really go home bi.” he replied while helping bi Dharma put the bowl and cutlery on the tray.

“so yes, yes already if it has become your final decision, continue how about the neighboring girl who will replace you.” the light conversation between bi Dharma and bi Rani continues as they both arrange for some food to be placed on the tray.

“after his mother's condition improves he will come here, hopefully 1 or 2 weeks he can already come.” His leg's a little uninspired.

“iya already.” said bi Dharma who ended his short conversation then intends to walk away carrying the tray that already contains food to the roof.

“want me to help, where will this all be taken?” ask bi Rani when bi Dharma first walked away leaving her without giving her a cue.

“to the roof, den meda, miss dheera, and miss Vivian want to eat there he said.” sahut bi Dharma while continuing his steps.

“not that the weather has been cloudy bi, it looks like it will rain.” exclaimed bi Rani slightly raised her voice when bi Dharma had walked far away from the kitchen, he said, bi Rani sighed then turned to bring the tray and followed bi Dharma to the roof.

A few hours have passed and the sky has changed colors as well as the task of the sun which has been replaced by the bright star and full moon at night, added with strands of tumblr lights that Andromeda stick on the wall divider makes the atmosphere in the roof room more lively.

All the food, drinks and the stove for grilling meat and everything needed for grilling were prepared on a short table, where they would spend the night together.

“whahh, heol daebak!! really, Brother nyiapin meat and also snacks this much, you sure can spend it?” said Vivian who was amazed when she saw the beautiful view of the roof, then glanced at the girl next to her.

“why glance at me, your portion of food is more than me.” Andheera Protest.

“hey I'm sure you two can spend it hihihi.” Sahut Andromeda who already in his position.

“Kakak, do not invite all residents of the XXX complex aja.” Andheera then walked to sit across from her brother.

“aaahh you guys like to pretend, Brother even doubted this much is enough for you.”

“astaga you this.” Andheera Gerrutu.

“oiia, who is this man? Your girlfriend dheera?” andromeda asked, seeing a man beside Vivian sitting next to Andheera.

***

“you're in a fight?” andromeda asked again as if there were only three of them, and Vivian was just a statue.

“quite made kak brian.” said Andheera with a slightly elevated tone.

“iya yes, I am Brian kak, the senior of these two girls and only their schoolmate.” Brian finally introduced himself properly.

“so, I guess one of these girls is your girlfriend hehehe.” Goda Andromeda glanced at Andheera and Vivian in turn.

“pengennya anyway hihihi.” Reply Brian complete with his flagship smile box.

“I suggest anyway not with Andheera, she is scary hahahaha.” Ledek Andromeda who made his sister frown.

“you're talking about your own sister Brother.” Andheera muttered while trying to taste some sweet snacks in front of him.

“hehehehe sorry, let's eat.” Andromeda ended his lighthearted talk and then started for his main purpose, having dinner together.

“oke thanks for the meal brother meda.” Vivian and Brian said in unison, in contrast to Andheera who had started eating the food he wanted to eat first.

Finally the four of them started their first feed with Andromeda in charge of grilling the meat then let the younger ones who ate it first.

The warmth between them made Andheera forget the burden and the pain in her for a moment. The wide laughter seemed to decorate their long night, all seemed real nothing made up.

Every now and then Brian and Andromeda threw a crisp joke to add to the excitement of the night, always greeted with a warm laugh by Vivian as well as Andheera who seemed to enjoy it while continuing to chew her favorite meat.

***

Yogyakarta XXX Airport.

After Diana and Mina finished checking in, Mina asked permission to go to the toilet for a while while Diana sat in the waiting room watching the crowd milling around her.

It was unexpected that he found a familiar figure walking towards him with a beautiful girl beside him.

It only took a few more steps to get close to him but it seemed that the woman stopped and spoke to the man and went in another direction, while the man continued his steps until right in front of Diana, who was still in the middle of the street, then he sat next to Diana as if he did not recognize the old grandmother he was only focused on the phone he was staring at.

“long time no see Keenan.” Sapa Diana turned her head towards Keenan beside her, Keenan was a little surprised to hear the voice, like a familiar voice to him, Keenan ventured to ascertain who was beside him.

“omma.. (murmuring Keenan slowly rounding his eyes in surprise to see the presence of Diana he never imagined would meet here)

how can omma be here?” ask Keenan a little nervous.

“omma only visit, grandfather cremated in his hometown.” Expose Diana with a smile as gracious as possible.

“aah so.“ Keenan's brain just realized one thing, with nimble both eyes Keenan looking for a figure that is missed, but he did not find anyone there only Diana.

“both omma grandchildren no one comes along, only omma visits.” Diana added, then turned her eyes back from Keenan's face.

“aah hehe.” The search was completed when Diana told Keenan that the person she was looking for was not there, it was clear that Keenan was disappointed.

“what is Andheera doing okay, omma?” asked Keenan in a worried tone while bowing his head.

“iya very good.“ replied diana, the atmosphere of silence for a while both of them just fixated on the thing in front of her until Diana resumed her conversation.

“Omma has only one question for you, can you answer it honestly.” Diana's voice sounded very serious.

“certain, what is omma?” response Keenan.

“Andheera.. did he really lose his memory?” diana asked and then turned her head until their eyes met again, looking Keenan raised a little lip line as if he had long been waiting for the question from a middle-aged grandmother who was beside him.

“aamm.. I know omma hates me so much because Andheera always ends up fighting with the people who bullied me first, because Andheera always gets involved in violence to defend me. If I say Andheera has not lost her memory at all, will omma believe me?” obviously Keenan with a gaze that was shrouded in anger made Diana surprised to see the change of the two eyes Keenan like a different person.

Now Keenan doesn't seem like the weak boy he used to be completely changed.

“Andheera remembers everything?” Diana wanted to convince me once again.

“iya even during the robbery incident that killed my grandfather at that time, Andheera remembered it clearly.” Keenan added again then turned his face away from Diana.

“Omma.. There's something I really want to say more than this, but if Andheera finds out I told omma, it's not true. Since Andheera already believes in me, I can't say more than this. So please look for the truth that happened and apologize to Andheera, she has been having a lot of trouble so far.” Papar Keenan then prepared to get up from his seat to end his brief conversation with Diana, plus Keenan's two sharp eyes found Jiso back and walking towards him.

“Keenan..” but a call from a middle-aged woman stopped her first steps, Keenan turned a moment back to respond to diana's call.

“thank you for being by Andheera's side for a long time.” Diana said sincerely while sharing a gentle smile as a sign of their separation, the smile was then warmly welcomed by Keenan before he turned back to step foot and walked toward Jiso who was not far in front of him.

Although it was just a short meeting as well as the conversation, but the fact that Andheera remembered everything made Diana think out loud, why did my little girl lie to me all this time? what happened or what I missed.

Since then Diana did not want to go back to thinking negatively about her granddaughter, she began to investigate everything from the beginning with the help of some of the connections she had, as well as some people she could rely on, Diana was determined to find out what Andheera had been hiding from her all along.

***

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