
Mr. Danu felt deep regret when he found out that his son had decided to leave his life. Now all the treasures he possessed seemed to be of no use at all to treat the pain and emptiness in his heart. Even Maya, the woman who used to have diverted her world even from her child and also her first wife could not make her feelings better. Instead, now he feels more regret for all the sins of his past every time he sees Maya's face that always reminds him of all his sins.
When he found out that Ricko had gone to the airport when he and Maya had just arrived home, he immediately rushed to the airport even though his body still felt weak to be able to meet his son. But again God seemed to be punishing him, because when he arrived at the airport Mr. Danu was too late because the plane carrying Ricko had taken off. So his meeting with Ricko at the villa was their last meeting because after that he never again got word about the son. Ricko's chosen place of devotion is very remote so it is very difficult to be able to access there either by land or by air. Even cellular signals cannot reach that area. So almost 3 years ago he lost his son. Now he lives alone with Maya who now also has cervical cancer so that the woman had to go back to the hospital to undergo treatment.
And himself is no better either. Because he also now suffers from several complications that make him unable to live without taking drugs and also periodic treatment. Her son was a doctor, but not once did he come and check on her condition. Looks like Ricko really did his word that he didn't want to be involved in his life anymore. While deep in the interior of Borneo, a young doctor was examining his small patient who suffered from diarrhea in a simple house that became a place to live as well as a place of practice. Patently the doctor gave service to a tribal girl who had never seen a doctor before. The little girl who initially looked scared of strangers seemed to be able to accept and get along with her because of her friendly behavior. It's Dr. Ricko...
"Doctor Ricko, there was a package delivery for the doctor" said a middle-aged woman who had been a midwife who had been his assistant when Ricko had closed the practice.
"Oh yeah?" ask Ricko curiously.
"Yes doc.." said the woman with a smile and handed her a medium-sized cardboard contact.
"Thank you Miss Risa..."
"Sama-sama doc. then I'll excuse you to go home first"
"Yes, once again thank you" said Ricko who was replied with a nod by Risa's midwife.
After tidying up his equipment Ricko also brought the cardboard package to the dining room and placed it on the dining table. Then he cleaned himself first and then he opened the package. When staring at the sender's name, Ricko's lips did not stop smiling. How not, it was a package delivery from his best friend Samir. Samir often sent him goods whether donations to the villagers where he lived or personal items for Ricko's needs. Sadira also often entrust something if Samir will send a package to Ricko. Especially in the form of long-lasting food of its own cuisine. And finally after a few months of trying to be sincere now Ricko began to be able to change his feelings for the girl into affection for his sister.
Ricko opened the package impatiently. The first thing he got was some durable foodstuffs for his supply. He also got a knitted sweater with a sticky note attached to it.
"Dear brother Ricko,
Happy birthday brother..this is a gift from me specifically for my sister.I hope you are always healthy and long life and quickly bring me brother-in-law.." wrote the message.
From his writing Ricko instantly knew who it was from. Of course who else if not Sadira. Ricko smiled brightly..The girl was always like this every year, giving gifts and demanding her to immediately have a lover. Because he once said that if he wanted to see his three brothers could get married simultaneously. So he would instantly get three sisters-in-law at once. Yep... Sadira never changes, the girl always considers Ricko as an older brother just like Sahir and Samir.
"You never change, Ra.." muttered Ricko as he stroked the girl's own knitted sweater.
Sadira had asked Ricko for body size so she could knit a sweater for Ricko as her birthday present this year. At this time the girl was fond of knitting, not only Ricko, his twin brothers, also both his parents and Bara each got his turn getting knitted objects.
"I miss you so much Ra.." - sighed Ricko.
Although he has convinced himself that now his feelings are only the feelings of a brother to his sister but it cannot be denied if deep down in the bottom of his heart the most in the name of Sadira is still the most special there. Suddenly, Ricko's vision is pounded on a white envelope bearing his name. It seems Samir included a letter for her. Ricko soon read it because at this time only with a letter he can send news and know the outside world. Ricko is a little jolted when he realizes that the letter is not from Samir but the master of Danu, his father.
In the letter, Mr. Danu expresses his remorse and apologizes for all his sins in the past. He said that if he deliberately left the letter to Samir so that when the young man sent the package to Ricko his letter could arrive. In his letter Mr. Danu also recounted his condition and also the current Maya who both suffered from severe diseases. Mr. Danu also wrote that he and Maya had resigned and sincerely considered this as punishment for their sins in the past. Ricko sighed slowly. There was a sense of tightness in his chest when he learned of his papa's current state. Although he had also hoped that the man and his wife would get the right reply for their actions to their mother.
Ricko put his papa letter on the table while returning to exhaling it a little rough. Honestly, right now his heart is a little worried. Knowing the condition of the sick father made his conscience touched. As a doctor he also wanted to take care of his papa's health directly. It may be true that now his heart has begun to forgive his father what else even though the man is his parents who also raised him. When he was upset, he suddenly saw another envelope. This time Ricko was convinced it was from Samir.
"Hi Rick.. You may still be at home there? Is it so hard for you to move on from the cave until you have to mediate in a remote place for years hem? Gua thinks it's time you went home... Bokap you came to see the cave and nitip a letter to you.. You must have read it too right? because the cave deliberately put it on this envelope.he already got his karma bro.. he was not in good condition, because when he met the cave he looked thin and getting pale. Maybe his AIDS disease is increasingly spreading.The cave is also horrified if the stepmother is seen back and forth in the hospital. If knowing this can make you feel a little relieved because they have received the appropriate punishment, then it is time for you to go home. The cave also wants to marry bro. and the cave wants you also present on the day of the cave wedding.so go home yes.." wrote Samir.
Miss Risa listened to all of Ricko's explanations patiently. Sometimes it seems he sighed because he felt tightness when he heard the suffering that Ricko felt. And when Ricko finished his explanation, the woman was silent for a moment before finally giving advice.
"Mom knows everything a doctor wants to experience must be very painful and make the doctor feel traumatized. But according to the mother at this time it is time for you to go home, son.take care of your father as your filial piety as a child. Do not let you regret if your father is no longer there and you have not done your service as a child. You've regretted not feeling happy about your mother before she died even though you were a child, so don't let you feel it again when your father later also died..." advice from Risa.
Ricko seemed to think about what Risa's mom said. In his heart he also confirmed what the woman had said.
"But what about the residents here if I go ma'am?"
"Don't worry about us. Here there will always be a new doctor who comes to help us. So it's better to go home and take care of the doctor..."
Ricko was stunned by Risa's words. It is true that if he leaves there will be a replacement doctor but it cannot be as soon as possible.
"Have no doubt, even if you have to wait some time until a new doctor comes, but here I still can help the villagers for a while..." risa's mom convinced Ricko.
Finally he nodded in agreement which was greeted with a happy smile, Miss Risa. Then Ricko began to prepare to leave the village. But before leaving tomorrow morning he will inform the village head of his return so that he can submit a request letter from his replacement doctor. The next day Ricko tells the village chief about his desire to go home and take care of his father. The village head also understood Ricko's wishes and invited Ricko to be able to return home immediately. But Ricko asked for time to say goodbye to the villagers so they wouldn't be surprised and understand why they left. Ricko returns to his hometown two days later. Because it turns out the villagers held a special farewell event for him.
This is where Ricko ended up on a plane to his hometown. Various feelings raged within his chest. There is joy, fear and also worry. He was happy to return to where he came from. Afraid and apprehensive because this time he had to face the father he had tortured the last time he met him. Funny indeed.he who once dared to torture his father without fear now even feel otherwise. He was now afraid that his father could not forgive his outrageous deeds. But, inevitably, he had to face it. His father asked him to go home and apologized in advance for his sins in the past.
Now Ricko is standing at the gate of his house after getting off from the taxi that took him from the airport. His grandfather's house has not changed at all. After exhaling slowly, Ricko stepped into the gate and pressed the bell beside the fence. No wait for a security guard to open the gate. When he saw Ricko, the security guard immediately exclaimed happily because his young master had returned home. Ricko also hugged the middle-aged man who had worked there since he was a child. The security guard immediately helped carry Ricko's suitcase and followed him into the house.
Bi Ratmi who opened the door of the house was surprised and immediately hugged when she saw Ricko was standing in front of the door. The middle-aged woman shed tears because she was too happy. Ricko asks where his father is and Ratmi takes him to the dining room where he is having lunch with Maya.
"Papa.." call Ricko in a choked voice.
Mr. Danu and Maya immediately turned to the direction of the voice. And how surprised they were when they saw Ricko was in front of the two.
"Rick!" exclaim Mr. Danu.
The old man immediately moved from his seat to get closer to the son.
"You home son?" his question seemed to be in disbelief with his vision if his son was in front of him.
"Yes pa.." said Ricko slowly.
Mr. Danu was unable to stem his sense of smell and immediately hugged Ricko tightly.
"I'm sorry papa son. forgive papa.." he said as he hugged Ricko.