The Three Chosen
15. Explanation

After finishing interviewing the manager of the restaurant named Ira, Faiq and Hendro went out of there

listlessly.

“ Kirain Her grandfather Bu Ira is Damian, her passion is not..,” complained Hendro.

“ Yes, I've gone. What was the name of his grandfather Bu Ira.?” ask Faiq.

“ Grandpa Bayan..,” sahut Hendro fast.

“ Oh yes, forgot I. But gapapa, Theresia must understand how difficult Damian nyari in the present.

Suddenly from inside the restaurant a servant named Desi ran towards Faiq and Hendro.

“ Sorry Mas, this is something left in the room Bu Ira..,” said Desi while handing over the head set belonging to Hendro who fell.

“ Oh yes, it's got me Ma'am. Thanks yes...,” sahut Hendro happy.

“ Equally Mas...,” said Desi while preparing to pass.

“ Momentary Ma'am, is it true that almost all employees here are brothers.?.” ask Faiq.

“ Right Mas, must be Bu Ira who said that right..?” ask Desi.

“ Yes. Is Mbak Desi also one of them.?” asked Faiq while glancing at Desi's nametag.

“ Call Desi aja Mas, I am much younger than Mas both. If I am including the 20% Mas. I work here because Grandpa Bu Ira is with Grandpa Ira. I recommended that Grandpa Bu Ira work here. And the time I met Bu Ira was immediately accepted without a test. Bu Ira is the best deh..,” says Desi proudly.

“ Oh so, his Grandpa Desi what's his name.?” ask Hendro, stale.

“ My Grandpa's name Drajat...,” said Desi while turning his head because his name was called by another employee.

“ Drajat, means your Grandfather owned this land before it was sold to his Grandfather Bu Ira.?” ask Faiq.

“ Yes, sorry Mas I have to continue my work. Excuse me..,” said Desi while running small towards the restaurant leaving Faiq and Hendro who stared at each other with a fluffy smile.

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Now Faiq and Hendro are in front of Desi's house to meet with her grandfather. They wish that Desi's grandfather knew the person they were looking for. At that time Faiq also took the ghost of Theresia with him.

“ Momentary Yes Mas..,” said Desi while opening the door of the house owned by Faiq and Hendro.

Desi is an orphan girl. She lived with her grandfather at the request of her brother who could no longer take care of her grandfather because he had to follow her husband on duty in another city.

“ Kaya I doubt that Desi's grandfather knew the person we were looking for Iq...,” said Hendro.

“ Ga no harm tried Hen. Moreover, Grandpa Bayan bought the land from his Grandpa Desi. Maybe it still has something to do with Damian that we are looking for..,” said Faiq.

Shortly afterwards Desi invited Faiq and Hendro into the house. At that time the grandfather was already in the chair while staring fixedly at his guest.

“ Please enter Mas. Well this is my Grandpa. Because it's so old that his hearing is somewhat reduced. If you have to shout a little Mas..” said Desi while smiling shyly and embraced by Faiq.

Theresa's ghost standing beside Faiq floated closer to Drajat. He looked at Desi's grandfather

from close to careful. He suddenly smiled while shedding tears. Faiq who saw the ghost of Theresa crying also hoped that Desi's grandfather was the one who could lead them to meet Damian.

“ Why are you crying..?” ask Faiq.

“ Dia, she's Damian. It turns out that he is still alive yes Tuhaann..,” said the ghost of Theresia while covering her face with the palm of her hand.

“ Thank God, thank God I am happy to hear it..,” Faiq said with a smile.

Desi's grandfather who felt that Faiq's behavior was a little strange because he was talking himself was getting uncomfortable and then glanced at Desi as if asking for an explanation. But Faiq gave the code so that Desi would not have to explain anything because he would explain everything.

“ Sorry Kek, introduce Me Faiq and it's my friend Hendro. We came here because we wanted to help a girl named Theresia who was looking for her friend. Theresia said her friend was named Damian. Did Grandpa know Theresia and Damian.?” ask Faiq carefully.

Drajat seemed shocked to hear Faiq's words.he stared fixedly at Faiq with teary eyes.

“ Theresia..., Theresia.., where is she now..?” ask Drajat with teary eyes.

“ Sorry, but did Grandpa know Theresia and Damian.?” ask Faiq again.

“ Yes, yes, I know. I'm that Damian. Where There...?” ask Drajat while circulating the view to the corner of the room.

“ She's here Cake. Try Grandpa touch and know him..” said Faiq while nodding his head towards Desi.

" What do you mean...?" ask Drajat not understand.

" Grandfather will know after this..," said Faiq.

Desi advances in Drajat's presence. The two stared at each other for a moment. Suddenly the ghostly spirit of Theresia comes inside

raga Desi's. Previously Faiq had asked permission to borrow Desi's body to bring the ghost of Theresia with her grandfather. Desi did not mind and let Faiq use his body.

“ Damian...,” call Desi who has now been possessed by the spirit of Theresia.

“ There, You are that..?” ask Drajat in a hoarse voice.

“ Yes It's Me. Why are you this old, Damian. How many years have we not seen..?” ask the ghost of Theresia.

“ It's been a long time. Long time There. You, where are you now..?” ask Drajat with a trembling voice.

“ I'm still there, in your former home. I've been looking for you everywhere but I've never met. I saw everything

unaltered. I'm confused, why every time I open my eyes I always go back there. What exactly happened Damian..?” theresia's ghost asked while shaking Drajat's hand.

“ Last time We were tied by those looters near the stairs, do you remember There.?” ask Drajat with a trembling voice.

“ Yes, I remember. And when I opened my eyes, I was alone. You don't exist either. I am confused because I always go back there again and again.” said the ghost of Theresia.

Drajat was crying. His body shook with both palms appearing to cover his teary face. Then the story flowed from Drajat's mouth.

“ After We were tied up, my house was burned by the looter There. We're surrounded by fire. I came to my senses and tried to wake you up, but failed. I'm freaking There, especially I can't untie you. Suddenly the roof of the house collapsed on the three of us, Me, You and Papa. But I'm still trying to get out and make it. When I arrived outside the house I asked for help from the people but no one dared to help because previously threatened by the people

the looter. I saw that part of my house was already on fire. And I can't help you and Papa. At that critical moment there was someone who barged in and managed to take you out, but it was too late. You've died There. You and my Papa died in that fire.” Drajat said while crying bitterly.

“ I died. Does that mean I'm just a ghost now.?” theresia's ghost asked doubtfully.

“ Yes There, you are just a curious spirit who keeps wandering around looking for your true friend Damian. And apparently

Damian was just as devastated when he saw you die in front of his eyes.” said Faiq who was taken by Drajat.

“ Then why did you change your name Damian..?” ask the ghost of Theresia.

“ When I woke up I was in a warm house. A Javanese family adopted me and changed my name to Drajat. I agree because I do not want to remember the dark event if I still use the name Damian. For years I lived in fear. I'm afraid those looters recognize me as Damian. Then my adoptive parents took me to Jogja and sent me there. After adulthood I came back here and take care of the legacy of Papa who only lives in uninhabited vacant land. I sold it to a friend named Bayan. Then Bayan built a restaurant on the land that was passed down to the Son and his grandson by generations. Because my granddaughter doesn't have a job yet, I'm asking

please take Bayan to let my granddaughter work there. It turns out that Bayan's grandson named Ira was very good and gave my grandson a chance to work at the restaurant until now.” Drajat said at length.

Then silence enveloped the room. Hendro who observed Faiq's interaction with the ghost of Theresia and

Drajat was again amazed.

“ I'm happy to see you're okay Damian. It's okay if I'm dead. The important thing is that you survived..,” said the ghost of Theresia with a smile.

“ I'm sorry for failing to save you There. I always had nightmares the rest of my life because of my regret that could not save you that time.” Drajat said while crying.

“ Don't blame yourself Damian. My destiny just got there. I forgive you for your impudence.” said Theresia's ghost with a smile.

“ Thank you Theresia, I love you. If we were still together, maybe I'd marry you and make you my Wife.” said Drajat aka Damian earnestly.

“ You always said that a long time ago and I don't believe it. But when you say that now, I believe Damian.

Then Drajat hugged Desi possessed by the spirit of Theresia tightly to channel his long-buried affection and longing. Faiq and Hendro were also moved to hear the expression of Damian and Theresia's feelings.

“ What happened to Papi and Mamiku Damian.?” ask the ghost of Theresia.

“ I heard your parents returned to Portugal after finding out you died in flames at my Papaku's house.

Damians.

“ Thank goodness they survived. And now I have to go Damian because nothing else is hindering my steps.” said Theresia's ghost.

“ Yes, yes go Theresia. May you be happy there.”, said Drajat while nodding his head with hardened tears on his face.

Theresia smiled sweetly before coming out of Desi's body. A moment later, Desi's body fell to the floor.

Luckily Hendro was quick to put the sofa cushion on the floor until Desi's body did not hit the floor. A moment later, Desi regained consciousness and saw his grandfather crying.

“ Grandpa, Grandpa why..?” desi asked as she looked at Faiq and Hendro alternately.

“ Your grandfather gapapa, Grandpa just met his little friend..,” said Faiq.

“ So Grandpa Drajat is Damian who sought the same ghost Theresia was Mas.?” ask Desi amazed.

“ Yes...,” sahut Faiq quick ago

tell everything to Desi.

Both eyes of Desi look teary knowing the story of the gramps grandfather. Then Desi hugged the grandfather's body to calm him down. Near the door of the spirit Theresia was still standing staring at the crying Damian. There was a heavy sense of parting with the man who had long inhabited his heart. But her fate has arrived and Theresia has to leave.

“ He will be fine, go...,” said Faiq lirih.

“ Good. Give my regards to Hanako, Desi and your friend. Thank you for helping me meet Damian ya Faiq..,” said Theresia with a smile.

“ Together, God willing I say your regards to them later.” said Faiq.

Theresa's ghost nodded and turned her body towards the door. A cold gust of wind hit his body until his blonde hair seemed to be waving in the wind. Then a beam of white light came to pick up Theresa and bring her body to float up and then just disappear.

Faiq rubbed his face while saying his hamdalah. After that, Faiq and Hendro paid their respects. Drajat alias and Damian say thank you before Faiq gets in the car. Soon the car driven by Hendro drove away from the house accompanied by the gaze of Desi and her grandfather.

Seriate