Deren's Cry 4
The incident that happened to Deren made Arslan feel sorry, not because of the tragic love story that befell his father and mother, but because of the suffering that Deren has been experiencing all this time. Everything Deren went through made him a bad person, even worse at his teenage age in the past.
But the real reason Arslan came to Deren at the hospital was to find out the truth about the reasons behind Deren's behavior, Arslan did intend to change Deren into someone better. Because during his previous life, Arslan had met Deren in prison and had a long conversation. On that day Arslan learned the truth that made him very angry, and the key behind it all was not Deren. The teenage man named Deren only cried and cried, when he told the real incident when he and his friends dared to rape Arslan's girlfriend. For Arslan, Deren's own character is actually quite good, he continually apologizes for what happened to Arslan's girlfriend.
Therefore Arslan intends to help Deren to return to the righ path in this life.
"Do you really hate that woman?". Arslan asked.
"Magdalena? Yes, I really hate her". Deren replied.
"But why is your attitude so bad? If you hate that woman, you must be better than this". Said Arslan.
"I.. just couldn't do anything to that woman". There was silence, but before long Deren added. "I don't really understan, but... Looks like that woman has complete power over my family". Deren said, looking at Arslan with a look that hinted at curiosity.
Arslan just scratched his head which didn't itch. He thought it would be a complicated problem if he got involved. Not only is he still a 12 yeaor old boy, but he also doesn't have any advantages other than his new brain and body.
"Brain huh?". Arslan muttered, he continued. "Hey Deren, do you want to be my friend, and get rid of all your bad habits?".
"Sorry I'm not interested".
"Wait! I'm not finished!". Arslan scratched his head even tighter. "I will help you take care of that woman. Instead you have focus on academic scores and any achievements that allow you to achieve in this school".
Deren raised his eyebrows, confused by Arslan's request. "Then what is the relation between your terms and taking care of the snake demon?".
Arslan just shook his head slowly. "It's not time for you to know. What are my conditions that are very difficult for you to do?".
"That's not it. The reason why my attitude is so bad at school is to discredit that woman's name. She's still my mother, that's what everyone knows..".
"But with your attitude like that, it doesn't change if your situation still can't bring down Magdalena". Arslan looked at Deren who was looking down anxiously, then he immediately added. "Isn't the reason you want to continue living until now is your mother?".
Deren nodded slowly. When Arslan said about his mother, Deren suddenly sobbed. He cried, I don't know what he was thinking right now. Deren could only cry, just like what happened in Arslan's previous life. What Arslan believes now is, Deren is just a child who longs for the love of his parents. However, his attitude does not show that he is happy with the luxury that his father gives gim, because in fact he only needs the figure of a real mother, namely Siti.
Arslan patted Deren's shoulder slowly, then said. "Be a child that your mother can be proud of, because that's what she wanted before she died. Watching you grow up to be a useful child for those you care about". After saying that, Arslan left Deren, who was still crying loudly in the middle of the garden.
****
In a Cafe in the city of Kediri. In the same day.
Annisa is reading a book about teenage romance, you could say it's her favorite book.
"What are you reading?".
Annisa looked at the person who was asking her at that time. "Nat?No, I'm reading a novel".
She is Bernadeta, Annisa's classmate as well as her best friend from elementary school. Bernadeta is the son of the cafe owner, every Sunday she spends her time helping out at the cafe.
Bernadeta, who came with a tray along with Annisa's favorite Strawberry Ice Juice, asked out of curiosity. She was a little worried about her solitary activity. "On Sundays you even read a novel. You need to have something or a date maybe?
"Dating what? Guy from where." Said Annisa, drinking the juice slowly.
Bernadeta looked at Annisa with a strange look, she also asked. "You haven't approached Arslan yet Nis?"
Hearing that, Annisa suddenly spat out the drink that was in her mouth. "What are you talking about, Nat?". She said coughing.
"I know that you like Arslan, so there's no need to lie".
"How do you know?".
"Is that clear? Every day in class almost every minute you look at Arslan. You are also like someone possessed if you are worried about Arslan!".
Annisa just sighed deeply. While stirring the juice she said "There's no way a popular guy like Arslan wants to be with me, I just a geeky girl, there's nothing good for a guy like Arslan."
"Hassshhh! This is what makes you single until you get old Nis!". Shouted Bernadeta who immediately left with an angry expreession. "Will she not stop looking down on herself?". Murmured Bernadeta walking towards the kitchen.
Annisa frowned, looked at her friend who was acting a little strange. "What's wrong with that child? Is she menstruating?".
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Arslan is now at his desk, doing assignments that the school gives him to do at home. But it seems that he is not focused because he thinks of something.
"Looks like I have to finish novel and the gaming house project quickly. I don't have much time left, things have strayed far too..". Arslan got up from his seat. He also moved to his computer that his father had just bought him a few days ago. "So.. only 10 chapters left? I have to finish it today and send the script tomorrow".
Arslan immediately typed fast, because he thought his first mission should be completed as quickly as possible.