My love is just one
5. Life Struggles
There is nothing easy to get in this world, do it with hard work and keep trying !"
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Handoyo awoke to hear the sound of a car roaring in front of his house. He soon got up and came out of his room, he only found a paper on the dinner table with rice wrapped on the table. He took the paper and read a message in the form of a pen stroke from a man he had just known yesterday.
The writing is very neat. Not like men in general. The scrawled Carmen hand was read carefully by Handoyo.
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Handoyo, I'm saying goodbye.
Breakfast before your day.
Ammunition must still be prepared in determining your steps.
Don't be discouraged.
Fight to achieve your dreams !
I have to go first, there's something important I have to take care of.
Thanks for everything.
The Amsterdam Sitompul
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Handoyo smiled reading the writing of the man he had just known yesterday. Handoyo has established his heart will determine the next step and strategize more maturely Meeting with Warmen solidified his steps in avenging the death of his family. There were many grand plans spinning around in his head.
I must have succeeded in achieving my dream. Handoyo smiled in his solitude. His steps became lighter and more steady.
Don't call Handoyo if I don't make it. Just look at Andi Setiono! Your body will not be recognized by anyone. I've washed away every blood that's been spilled in that house. Your family will regret it later.
Handoyo packed his things and prepared to leave the city of Lampung. When he closed the door, he was silent for a moment. He was reminded of the three children he met yesterday. They are alone in their homes. I don't know if they can eat. Their mother had long since died and her father was taken care of.
His breathing was slow and he set his pace to meet the children who lived next door to his in-laws.
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The brown door was tightly closed. Handoyo set foot towards that door . He knocked the door a few times. Until the biggest daughter, whom he met yesterday, opened the door.
"Sir.... Mr. Handoyo...
"have you eaten ?"
"this is our last rice and we've made porridge... we don't know what tomorrow will eat?'" The little girl looked down. "Tomorrow I'll go to the market, find a job there...
"What's your name ? " Task Handoyo to the girl.
"Shinta, sir !'
"Listen to me Shinta..this is a little money for your living expenses as long as your father is cared for . At the end of the month I will send a little money for your living expenses!"
"What's the condition?"
"Your job is to clean up my in-laws' house after the yellow line is lifted, do you understand?'
"Empah sir..today I have also swept the courtyard of the house and the three of us were already shuffled to the tomb mbak Lidya, Mr and Ibu Pramono, ko, Pak!"
"Good..maybe next week the police will pull out the yellow border line, ..nah your job and your brothers are to clean every part of the house... you can watch the television in the dining room, but re-clean it after you use it. Remember I will come several times a year to control it.. nothing should be lost or broken. Can you promise to look after her?"
"Well ... just do what you and your sister can do. and one more. Here's the house key and do your job, if anyone is looking or there's anything with the house, you call me on the office phone number!" said handoyo while handing over a paper with numbers and some money.
'Yes sir. I understand.
"Now I will go to the hospital to see your father first, hopefully he has realized.oh yes, I also told Mr. RT that you will clean the house... and Mr. RT also promised to help keep an eye on this house and fix the fence of the damaged house.
"Yes, sir, RT also reminded us this morning.
"Good if RT sir has reminded you ... Shinta, remember that at the end of each month, I will send a money order and you can exchange it at the post office near the village hall... use the money I sent you to eat and go to school for 1 month., remember you must study well and truly!' You have to be someone who can be useful and support yourself !"
"well sir, I will try to do everything. Thanks again for your help !"
Handoyo left without a word leaving Shinta who was still standing next to the door of his house. His determination was already unanimous, after meeting the father of Shinta, he would return to Cilegon and become a different person. Life is not easy but he will try to achieve his dream.
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Before going to RSUD, Handoyo stopped by the army Dormitory in the city of Lampung, he met one of his friends who became residents of the Dormitory.
In the past when he was in school, Handoyo was assisted by Mr. Prawiro who was one of the soldiers there so he obtained odd jobs. He taught me how to shoot birds in the afternoon. A strong and kind man. His busyness in the army made him rarely found.
"Honor to Mr. Prawiro... " Sapa Handoyo while raising her hand saluted when she saw the man was washing his motorcycle in the yard. The man was surprised and finally smiled when he saw Handoyo.
"Handoyo.. You're Handoyo... It's been a long time, han.... you look fine!" Last night I thought about you, Han...
"Ready.thank you for Mr. Prawiro's help and attention to me.
" hans.... You have to be patient and sincere.... God knows everything that happens but believe me this trial was given to you, this trial is not beyond your strength !" I just found out this morning, I'm sorry I couldn't help you with this case.
"Ready sir !" May I ask you, sir?" Handoyo said more slowly than before.
'Say !"
"Where can I learn to shoot birds properly?"
"You know the risks, Han ?"
"Yes sir .. I have to study hard and reorganize my life and I have to protect myself from them.
"Well if your goal is to protect yourself.you meet my friend who lives in the Cilegon area as well. You take a letter from me, then he will teach you well.He is a great and kind Sniper.
"Thank you, Mr. Prawiro, I will not forget your help .
"This is all I can do for you, Handoyo!" .. be patient as long as "The General " is still in power !" Prawiro said slowly. "Be wise in acting and saying.don't talk too much to strangers !" I will always pray for you !"
Prawiro hugged Handoyo tightly. Without a word, Prawiro understands what Handoyo will do. He hugged her because maybe this was their last meeting. If he became a Handoyopun, he would make the same move. It's a matter of a man's Self-Esteem.
"Thank you for your help all this time !"
"you I've considered my son. I must have supported you !" Go and do your job well!"
"Ready sir" Handoyo saluted Prawiro once more and the man also gave the same reply.
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Happy Reading guys.
Temans, do not forget to keep your health and live the activity well and energetically!"
