The Three Chosen
223. Rebels Arrested
Heru was in his room when his phone rang. He smiled when he saw the photo and video of the kabul ijab process between him and Pandu which Wira sent via WA. Then Heru called Wira.
“ Thanks Wira, please take care of Pandu yes. Tell me anything about him..” Heru said.
“ Equally, ready Sir..!” sahut Wira loud to make Heru smile.
“ Now Guide again...?” ask Heru.
“ We just finished apple morning Sir. Last night Pandu was acting strange, but only for a moment. If again gini gini rich day duty Pandu remains normal and the condition is excellent. But if it's over the Maghrib, he's starting to look different sir. I watched him...,” complained Wira.
“ So yes, remind Pandu to pray congregation yes Wir..,” said Heru again.
“ Ready Sir. Sorry, I have to go now. Assalamualaikum...,” said Wira then immediately ran towards the truck that will take him somewhere.
“ Wa alaikumsalam...,” murmured Heru while staring at the screen of his phone.
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That day Pandu and his team working with the police managed to subdue the rebels. Unfortunately, they failed to capture a rebel leader named Buana who fled into the forest with several other members.
The rebels were briefed by TNI and Police officials to return to the unitary state of Indonesia.
“ As long as you are in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, then during that time you must comply with all the rules applied in this country.”, said the TNI Commander firmly.
The rebels, who are indigenous to Maluku province, appear to bow their heads while listening to the speech of the TNI Commander. They seem to be aware of the mistakes they have made so far.
“ Foolish We are, why We want to be instigated by the Buana..,” said one ex rebel.
“ Right. Now it's our turn to get her lost somewhere. Where is the promise that he said lives die together.” said the others.
“ We die, he who lives..,” grumbled some ex rebels.
The TNI commander continued his remarks to make the minds of the ex-rebels more open.
“ You see for yourself the leader you choose and are proud of it. Where was he when his men were captured ?. Never give up, send a signal about his whereabouts just not done. Is that the attitude of true leadership. Not yet the leader of a country, he has forgotten the same people who have been loyal to support him. Imagine if he gets elected President. He may also not remember that you have sacrificed your property for his happiness. What is worse is that he also does not remember ever eating one plate with you.” said the TNI commander while sneering.
The rebel members again bowed their heads in shame insinuated by the TNI commander. They were upset because they were used by Buana. Buana's ambition to become a leader led him to do many ways including inciting citizens to wreak havoc and antagonizing a sovereign government. Now the rebels are aware and intend to return to the right path and become good citizens.
“ Countries still give you all a chance to repent and get back on the right path. So be a good citizen. Communicate your complaints well. The state provides an official route to accommodate citizen complaints through its representatives who sit in the DPRD. If your complaint has not been responded to, be patient. Because our country is very broad and the government will not be able to solve every problem in an instant.”, said the TNI commander again.
The former rebels looked at each other and nodded their heads.
“ Yes, We want to repent Sir. We promise not to repeat our mistakes again.” said one ex-rebel.
“ Good. Is there anything else..?” ask the TNI commander while staring at the former rebels in front of him alternately.
The ex-rebels raised their fingers one by one. Until finally it can be seen if they all choose to rejoin the unitary state of RI.
“ The process is a little difficult, but live it patiently. The state will definitely hold a little test to test your seriousness. But it's natural. However you have betrayed, and the country needs to be on guard to avoid unwanted things.” said the TNI commander with a satisfied smile.
Then the ex-rebels were taken to a place for direction and construction. They also follow ‘material’ depth about Pancasila and the unitary state of RI. For a few days they followed all the lessons patiently and casually.
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Pandu and team were given the task of supervising the condition of the village around the military barracks until Buana was caught. They were divided into small groups who worked three shifts alternately.
This time Pandu was on patrol with three colleagues. Suddenly Pandu held his stomach which again hurt. Pandu chose to stop for a break at a coffee shop and asked his friends to continue the journey.
“ Continue your journey, I wait here..” Pandu said.
“ Ready Sir...,” said Pandu colleagues.
Occasionally they look back to ensure the condition of Pandu. But when Pandu gave his thumbs up a sign that he was okay, the three friends were relieved and then stepped back.
Paul, who happened to pass in front of the coffee shop, tried to offer help.
“ My house is not far from here. Mr. Pandu can lie down for a while while waiting for his friends to come back later.” said Paul.
“ Don't, thank you sir..,” said Pandu with a smile.
“ But Mr. Pandu's face is very pale. We are worried that Mr. Pandu collapsed here later.” said the shop owner..
“ Right, let me tell you the same friends of Mr. Pandu if Mr. Pandu waits at Mr. Paul's house yes.” said the wife of the shop owner.
Pandu weighed for a moment then nodded. He felt that his body was very weak and could barely walk anymore. Paul also memapah Pandu walk to his house which is located not far from the coffee shop. Upon arriving home they are greeted by Mirva.
“ What is Papa, why is Mr Pandu, sick.?” ask Mirva pretending not to know.
“ Yes. Please prepare a place for Mr. Pandu to rest yes Son.” said Paul.
“ Good Papa...,” said Mirva while rushing into the room.
Inside the room Mirva looked smiling with satisfaction. Then Mirva replaced the bed linen and pillowcase with a new one. He also arranged the pillow in such a way as to pat it slowly. While patting the pillow, Mirva's mouth muttered like she was reciting a spell.
“ I am here aja Sir..” Pandu said because I was uncomfortable with Mirva's attitude earlier.
Pandu remembered that he had rejected Mirva and since then he often felt very pain in his stomach. Pandu suspected that Paul or Mirva had used him.
“ Well, let me tell Mirva to bring the pillow and blanket out..,” said Paul then stepped into the room and left Pandu alone.
Soon Paul returned with a pillow and a blanket in his hand. Paul placed a pillow on the pandan mat and invited Pandu to lie there.
“ Sorry to trouble ya Sir..” Pandu said unkindly.
“ Gapapa Sir. What my family did is nothing compared to the services of Mr. Pandu and friends who have managed to subdue the rebels.” said Paul sincerely while stretching a blanket on the feet of Pandu.
Pandu smiled and a moment later he seemed to close his eyes. Seeing the sleeping Guide, Paul came out of the house and sat waiting on the front porch.
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