Love of the Journalist
47. I Wouldn't Say No
...47. I Wouldn’t Say No...
Danang frowned when he read a short message from his wife saying there was coverage of a mass action in front of the Governor's Office. Indeed today the peak of the demo after several times the mass action has not been granted.
The man breathed. "Ren,” he said as they were on their way back to Semarang from Purworejo. “Ke Governor's Office," he added.
Rendra's driving obediently. Although his body was tired. This morning they left for Purworejo at 3 and are now back in Semarang. He thought after returning to Semarang could take a short break to unwind. But his superior instructions were absolute. She can what?
“Direction to Governor's Office closed, Sir. Latest info heated conditions,” info Rendra even though his boss did not ask him. Because he didn't understand what they were going to do? Today's Ramadan safari schedule to Akpol. It's still 11 in the afternoon anyway. There is also no scheduled meeting with the Governor or related parties there. Or does?
His boss was seen calling someone. “What's the situation, Commander?”
“It looks like it will lead to riot. Some oknum already secured,” voice from across.
“Can you ask for help, Bro?” Kapolrestabes Semarang is a friend and his older brother in Akpol.
“Yup,”
Danang mentioned his request to the figure of a friend as well as his older brother first. After that, we ended the phone call.
“So to Governor's Office, Ndan?” ask Rendra.
“So," sahut.
***
“Oka, where are you?” tanyanya to Oka by phone. He even had to raise his voice. Because of the chaotic and uncontrollable situation. What else after realizing Kirei was no longer with him.
“Gue, deket parking our car earlier Mas.”
“Lo with Kirei?”
“Gue itself ... Kirei hasn't seen you yet. I was looking for it but lost it in the crowd.”
“Search now!” titah Budi's. "Gue is also alive. Phone is active but not raised.”
“OK, Mas.”
***
Oka saw health workers carrying several injured people on stretchers. Trying to get close with mixed feelings. Clearly one hope. That is one of the victims is not Kirei co-worker and best friend.
The closer the more anxious. Until many times he gulped because of anxiety that multiplied. Oka finally breathed a sigh of relief when she could see one by one the wounded. There's no Kirei there.
Mas Budi calling....
“Yes ... Mas,”
“Kirei has been taken by ambulance. To the hospital ...” Budi called the hospital located in Gayamsari.
Instantly his body was lunglai. Feeling guilty. Sloppy. And a million questions about Kirei's condition as soon as possible.
***
“Turnback!” exclaim Danang when the car will enter the Governor's office area. “Ke RS. Bhayangkara," he continued.
Danang can't think clearly. After getting information that his wife became one of the victims of mass rioting.
With full power Rendra drove his car. As soon as he arrived at the hospital parking lot, he rushed towards the information center. Runs. Some people greet with a respectful attitude because of the uniform that is attached to his body but, he did not heed it.
Only one goal at the moment. Quickly know the condition of the wife.
“Mass action victims where?” todong asked when he reached the reception desk of the information center.
“Siang Sir,” greet one of the receptionists. “Curban on whose behalf, Sir?” sis asked.
“Kirei, TVS.” journalist His fingers could not stop knocking on the reception desk in a frenzy.
“In the ER, Sir.”
Hurry up he darted there. There were about a dozen victims. And all are men. Except ....
“Siang, Sir,” greet one of the doctors who deal with victims of mass action. Wipe it as it stands behind the curtain of one of the halls in the ER. “Mother Kirei is inside. It's handled. In a moment it can be moved to the treatment room,” he explained. "The condition has improved. The torn wound on the forehead has been sewn. Mild blisters on some parts of the body. And bruising. For sure later we will do X-ray of the head. Because there was a collision so that his forehead was torn," concluded the doctor.
He was listening to information from the doctor. It felt powerless to see the injuries the girl had sustained. If may?
“Please if you want to see it.” said the doctor who handled Kirei. Shifting to the side gave way to him.
He nodded, then pulled out the light blue curtain. Linking his fingers to the girl's fingers. Kissing the back of his hand that was free from the infusion needle.
***
As the coordinator of coverage obviously all matters relating to the reporter are his responsibility. The news about one of the news reporters who was none other than Kirei became the victim of mass action was very surprising.
In a hurry, he drove his car to the hospital informed by Budi. Arriving there, Budi and Oka had been waiting for him.
“Dia where?” ask Aldi.
“Info newest has been moved to the treatment room,” replied Budi.
The three of them stepped in tandem towards the treatment room which was on the second floor.
Knocking on the door twice then someone opened the door standing behind it. “Please enter,” said the man.
He, Budi and Oka passed by the man and stood beside Kirei who was still unconscious on the hospital bed.
“How is the condition, Sir?” ask Budi.
“The injury on his forehead is quite serious, bleeding. Already stitched. If others are lightly injured and bruised.” Danang smiled. “Please sit,” added the man.
Now they're talking on the couch in the VIP treatment room.
“Sorry, sir ... I'm sorry I couldn't take care of him," Oka said regretfully. He should have been watching Kirei. But it is actually teledor.
“Gak pa-pa's. Hopefully it will heal quickly and nothing serious" said Danang.
Budi and Oka nodded. While Aldi only silent a thousand languages. His feelings and thoughts ..I don't know they can't be explained by words. Between the still lingering feelings in his heart, anxiety over Kirei's condition. I don't like to see that guy.
***
His fingers began to move slowly. His eyes began to blink. He looked to the side. The figure of the man fell asleep next to him in a sitting position and his arm-clad head.
Kirei felt his crumbling body dim. Bak was hit with a sledgehammer. To move a little bit hurts. Pain. Grumpily. Bemoan. He felt thirsty. Throat's dry.
“Mas," call her down.
The man moved slowly before finally fully awakening. “You're up. What do you want?” asked Danang with a tired face.
He knew that this morning the man left for work at 3 a.m. He was also forced to accompany sahur before that hour. Then now he was already here accompanying her on ....
“I'm in the hospital, Mas?” tanyanya was still in a daze. “I why?” All he remembered was his body plunged as a result of being pushed. Then....
“You fainted,” Danang said. “Health team brought here.”
He hissed withstanding pain in the forehead. Maybe the anesthetic effect is gone.
"Your forehead is bleeding. Must stitch. Now eat, huh?” Persuade Danang who has trespassed the plate on the nightstand.
“I'm thirsty .. want to drink," she's quick.
Danang's hand took the plate. Then reach for the glass that contains water. But previously set the position of the bed to be more upright. Helps to position the pillow to be more comfortable.
Pull out a glass filled with water and plastic dropper. He sucked. The volume of the glass is half.
“Mas Danang has not had time to go home?” kirei asked on the sidelines chewing the food slowly. The man was still in full uniform. Although not neat anymore.
“Tadi has sent Aksa here all bring a change of clothes,” Danang said while continuing to feed.
“Sweetie satisfiedI canceled today.” Ocehnya who even made the man raise his eyebrows next door.
“Mau cepet cured what want to continue here?” Danang protested.
“Iya .. want to get well.”
“Then eat. After this take medicine.”
“Yes ... I wouldn’t say no.” its lips.
Danang looked at him seriously, then pinched his nose. “Horms," annoyed the man.
Not long ago Aksa came along with a pack of Grace-Executive Producers-his superiors at his place of work.
Aksa and Danang sat on the sofa. Mr. Rahmat was sitting on a chair next to his bed.
“So Lebaran no, Rei?” kelakar Pak Rahmat's.
He smiled, “So, Sir. But have not bought new clothes,” sahutnya chimed with slorohan.
“Tadi Aldi, Budi and Oka have been here. Sorry I am late. There is a meeting to discuss the new program,” said Rahmat. “And all have agreed you so the news anchor.”
He just smiled wryly hearing it.
“Do not because—” Kirei.
“Gak .. You have that capability. You are also popular. It was the final decision.” said Rahmat. “So, you wouldn’t say no (so, you can't refuse).”
The next day his friends and coworkers came to see him and changed. There are Anisa, Devi, Deni and Agung campers with long hair. Gita Sujiwa makeup artist.
At that moment, Mother and Ken also came.
“Mas Danang go home first. Let Mother who is here,” said mother while tearing her body on the sofa in front of Danang.
“A minute, Nda. You are office friends want to come here,” said Danang.
Sure enough, not for long. There was Mr. Kapolda and his wife. Mr. Banuaji with his wife. And of course office friends who accidentally stop by directly from the office after work hours.
On the fourth day Kirei was allowed to go home. The X-ray results are nothing serious. All good. Just stay to recover the torn wounds on the forehead and bruises all over the body.
“Moment home tomorrow, yes, Rei,” said mother while making honey tea for her. Tonight he and his mother chatted in the company of television. Danang has not yet returned from work.
“Kak Ken, isn't a kid anymore, Nda. Let's get a week here. Most Mother kayak not love me,” weird when the mother was sitting on the sofa next to her.
Then add a glass of warm honey tea.
“Content, Nda,” he added, upon receiving the glass.
“Huss... Who says Mother does not love you? You are the same Ken as Mother's child. So yes, same unfortunately.” Mother refutes.
Instead he chuckles, “Two days left, yes. Please ...” flush his face full of requests like a child who wants something.
“Pending thought of the store. Your brother's busy. Where to think of shop.” Mother berkilah.
“Kan there is Mbak Tin who takes care of the store. There's Numi who takes care of Ken.” He also gave up so that the mother still postponed her return.
“Tini overwhelmed .. what else you want lebaran gini. Many orders," reply mother.
“Yaudah deh .. tomorrow only if it is.” His lips are already pursed. Because his request was not fulfilled.
“Oya, Rei already no signs yet?” ask the mother who is sipping her honey tea.
“What signs, Nda?” answer's plain.
“You are ... That time don't understand?”
“Is ... Mother is unclear. What is try?” He chews a cake that is still warm nails.
“Signs you're pregnant. Your menstrual schedule, you like to be irregular. Still like pain if the first mens is not?” ask her while looking at her.
He suddenly shuffled from his seat. Then shake. At the beginning of the fasting month yesterday he still gets rations come the month. That means not pregnant, right? "No, yet" he answered. “If the first mens still likes to be sick, Nda,”.
“Means no trust yet. But if it's too late you better check.” Mother reminded. “Do not get to kayak Mommy first. Too late to know, ketchup, finally miscarriage.”
“Who's pregnant time, Nda?” tanyakanya. Because my mother never told me about this.
“Before Ken. Mother was pregnant. But not yet the sustenance is possible. 6 Weeks must be locked up. Thank God after 4 months later, Mother is given confidence again.”
“Before ... That kenichi, Nda?” while chewing on the third cake.
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