Gita Dusk Geetruida
Arif

"Hm, after passing half a new book deh many people appear named mas Aga," muttered Mangata. While limiting the part of the novel written by his own mother.

Until here Mangata came to his own conclusion that he was an illegitimate child who was probably born from the scandal of his mother, Geetruida. It makes sense that it was the basis of which he was appointed as the 'son' of Helena and Amar who in the story was confirmed as Clay and Joseph. Butwhy? Because if his parents are married couples, why is he "given" to others? Does the character of Aya and the man who is her biological father really do not want her presence in this world?

Though as far as Mangata read, they are a couple who love each other, it is impossible to refuse to be given a baby.

In one of the chapters, Mangata reads an additional 'hint', about something that strengthens his assumption that in the real world, he and Arunika are half-brothers. Just the assumption anyway, because it could be the reality even he and Arunika are brothers, siblings who had to separate because Aya and Aga are not together anymore. So, what about Lembayung twilight, Arunika's sister? Is that girl Mangata's sister too?

If it should have decided to separate, why still keep memories whose purpose is to keep remembering people who were attached to the heart?

Based on that reading, almost 100% can make sure that the character of the Aga mas is Pak Sagara, because the names chosen by the Aga mas then also used Pak Sagara to name his children, including Mangata himself.

"Huff, I must straighten things out immediately so that there are no misunderstandings, especially Arunika. Don't let Arunika be hurt if my reason for canceling our marriage by causes that are unclear and cannot be disclosed. Ah, Sagara sir should know that I am his son and Arunika should know that we are brothers, as well as Lembayung Dusk. The truth must be revealed, even though there will be parties who feel humiliated" Mangata said.

Next week Mangata plans to visit Geetruida in Magelang, in addition to longing to tell stories with his mama, Mangata also intends to ascertain the truth of his origins, then invite the mami Geetruida to meet Pak Sagara, to talk about everything. Let everything be clear and the relationship with Arunika can be ascertained direction. Despite love and craving Arunika to be his life companion, if in fact he and Arunika are his half-brother, Mangata will not force his desire.

***

After the move, Mangata re-opened the follow-up chapter of the novel 'Arrabella' as an introduction to his break tonight.

Admiral Takeshi was a Japanese Navy officer who was very reluctant in his own country and in his place now, Indonesia. In fact, Takeshi was also a Japanese intelligence officer who had lived in Indonesia for a dozen years which was still referred to as the Dutch East Indies.

He and several of his country's top trustees were assigned as spies, investigating anyone with the potential to work with Japan in realizing the Greater East Asian Commonwealth. That is why he knows and relates well with many indigenous people both old and young one of them Agastya.

Behind her stern demeanor and cold looks, Takeshi actually had a soft heart. For a long time he felt anxious when he witnessed for himself how his people tortured the natives as well as the Dutch who did not want to return to his country, to the extent that Takeshi promised, with all his ability to try to make the Dutch East Indies free from the abominations of his own people.

Takeshi is a wise man who prioritizes human rights, even though he is a native Japanese citizen, he really does not like his people to behave arbitrarily, he said, because many of his colleagues in carrying out their duties in the Dutch East Indies even deviated from their main goal of coming to Indonesia, namely to find logistical reserves and war industry materials, such as petroleum and aluminum, that's all.

In practice, while they took the produce of the archipelago, they also over-utilized the indigenous people. Men are used to their power to become workers without equal pay, women who are old are made jongos while women of productive age are made entertainers, slaves where the soldiers give up their desires. Actually, Takeshi was embarrassed, had not given proper compensation, his nation even blindly explored the resources in the Dutch East Indies, but what power? Even though he was a high-ranking officer, there were still those who were more powerful than him.

Appreciating the existence of a nation where his feet rest, Takeshi often received criticism from fellow army leaders and also his own soldiers, but Takeshi always tried to be humanizing humans even though only in the sphere he led, that is what then makes Takeshi highly respected by the indigenous leaders who fight for Indonesian independence.

After giving up his duties to his trusted officers, Takeshi asked for a small boat to take his entourage to Jakarta.

"Lho, the capital of the Dutch East Indies is not Batavia anymore, huh?" aya asked, probably because he was too busy with the sadness of his life he missed information.

"Em .. has not been confirmed yet. In fact, since the Dutch East Indies fell to Japan during the Japanese leadership last year, the name of the city was changed to Jakarta. The name change was done as part of de-Nederlandization" Agastya told Aya.

"It is not only Batavia that has been changed to Jakarta. The name Dutch East Indies was also changed to Indonesia. If the renaming of the capital city of Batavia to Jakarta is only to attract the sympathy of Indonesian citizens, the story is everything that smells of the Dutch was removed because it has colonized for so long. Well, we Japanese people want to be a god of salvation, only in fact hurt this nation quickly. While Indonesia is the name given by the natives as a symbol of the struggle for independence," Takeshi said completing Agastya's explanation to Aya.

"Oh so, since Japan occupied this country ... The Dutch East Indies became Indonesia and Batavia became Jakarta, so, huh? ask Aya.

"Yes, in short, that's how it is. I was personally touched to see how the struggle of the Indonesian nation to escape from the colonization of other nations," Takeshi said again.

"Then, actually Mr. Takeshi is actually on which side, anyway?" search Aya.

Takeshi chuckled, "I .. side with humanity. I work according to my duties but ignore the affairs that are cheating and even harming the Indonesian nation."

"Although it seems ... acting like a traitor?" critical Aya.

"Huh, I somehow explained. Actually I do not want to be called a traitor of the nation because I prioritize the interests of the people, regardless of my people and Indonesia itself. Occupation must be abolished, both in this country and in other countries. A country will not advance if it must be controlled by another nation, because other nations clearly prioritize their selfish interests," said Takeshi.