Coffe Ritual
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Bang!
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Crash!
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Giono kicked the table in front of him. Pieces of wood splintered, scattering shards across the floor. A glass of coffee teetered on the edge before spilling, leaving dark streaks across the carpet.
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Packs of Sukro-brand peanuts and Djarum kretek cigarettes tumbled onto the floor with soft thuds.
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Giono stomped back a step, his chest rising and falling like a bellows.
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Giono: "Weladalah! Weduus! Wedus!"
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His eyes blazed red, veins standing out on his temple. He clenched his fists, nails digging into his palms, trying to contain the storm brewing inside him.
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Fifty of his men bowed silently, backs stiff, hands clasped, not daring to breathe too loudly.
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The Green Gang headquarters suddenly fell into an almost eerie silence. A few ceiling fans spun lazily, as if afraid to disturb the tension.
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Giono: "Karto! Make coffee! Quickly!"
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Karto jumped, nearly tripping over a fallen peanut pack.
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Karto: "Yes, Boss!"
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Quick-thinking Turiman stepped forward, snapping his fingers at two men.
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Turiman: "You, Parto, and Suraji, bring a new table in front of the boss!"
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The two men scrambled, dragging a fresh table. One of them stumbled over a splinter, wincing before recovering.
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Giono: "Karto, don't forget! Make it bitter!"
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Karto saluted hastily, almost tipping over a chair.
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Karto: "Yes, Boss!"
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Giono: "Two spoons of coffee, half a spoon of sugar."
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Karto: "Yes, Boss!"
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Giono: "Stir it eighteen times. Not less, not more!"
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Several Green Gang members snorted quietly, trying to suppress smiles. A bead of sweat trickled down Turiman's forehead as he glanced nervously at Giono.
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Karto dashed to the kitchen, returning a moment later with a steaming cup of bitter coffee. The aroma hit the room, sharp and intoxicating.
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Slurp!
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Giono: "Weduus! Perfect, Karto. Two spoons of coffee, half a spoon of sugar, stirred eighteen times…"
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Some men wiped tears of suppressed laughter from their eyes.
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Giono lifted the cup, inhaling deeply before taking another sip. His shoulders relaxed, chest rising and falling more evenly.
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Blood circulation slowed, his head cleared. The anger that had boiled inside him seemed to settle like sediment in a cup of coffee.
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He tapped the side of the cup lightly with his finger, eyes scanning the room, calculating, plotting. His voice softened, but a sharp gleam lingered in his gaze.
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Mariana's Cunning
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Giono: "Weladalah… This cannot be tolerated! This is outrageous!"
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His men remained motionless, hands hanging by their sides. Some chewed their lips nervously.
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Giono lit a cigarette, inhaling deeply. Smoke curled around his face, accentuating his furrowed brows.
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Giono: "Danu, tell me what happened at Kembang Setaman Discotheque! "
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A security guard, shoulders hunched, stepped forward. His hands trembled slightly as he fidgeted with his cap.
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Danu: "It happened very quickly, quietly, and silently."
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Giono leaned forward, elbows on the table, his fingers drumming lightly.
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Giono: "What do you mean?"
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Danu swallowed, eyes flicking to the floor.
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Danu: "There was no resistance. Until finally, Handoyo voluntarily handed over the disco to the Big Lady."
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Giono: "Weladalah… Then?"
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Danu: "They threatened Handoyo's wife and children."
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Giono's eyes widened. Smoke escaped his mouth in jagged streams. His hands clenched into fists on the table.
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Giono: "Weduus! The Big Lady is truly cunning!"
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Danu: "Her bodyguards were also armed."
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Giono sipped his coffee, tapping the cigarette against the ashtray with a sharp clink. He leaned back, staring into the half-empty cup.
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Giono: "Hmm… And?"
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Danu: "No chaos. Even the regular visitors stayed calm, as if nothing happened."
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Karto, hands behind his back, nodded grimly.
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Karto: "Kembang Setaman Discotheque, owned by Handoyo, is one of the Green Gang's biggest donors in Tanah Abang."
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Turiman slammed his palm against the table, sending a small cloud of coffee steam into the air.
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Turiman: "This cannot be allowed!"
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Fifty Green Gang members erupted in chaos, bumping into one another as they waved fists and shouted.
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"Take back what's ours!"
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"Let's fight them!"
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"Let's beat them up!"
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Giono inhaled deeply, letting the smoke curl lazily from his lips, his eyes scanning each member, weighing their energy and loyalty. His cup of coffee was half-empty, yet he savored it as a balm for his brewing temper.
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Storming Kembang Setaman Discotheque
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A man stepped forward, shifting his weight nervously from one foot to the other. His gaze avoided Giono directly. This was Kardun.
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Kardun: "Everyone is ready to storm Kembang Setaman Discotheque!"
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Giono studied him, noting the slight trembling of his shoulders. He was nervous… or afraid.
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Closer inspection revealed Kardun's eyes were slightly cross-eyed, darting away from direct confrontation. Yet there was a spark, a glint of determination, hidden behind the wandering gaze.
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Giono smiled faintly, curling one corner of his lip.
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Giono: "Are you ready yourself, Kardun?"
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Kardun's eyes flicked to the ceiling for a split second.
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Kardun: "I'm ready, Boss! As long as the others are ready!"
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Turiman leaned closer, eyebrow arched.
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Turiman: "You're scared, Kardun?"
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Kardun grinned, revealing a slight gap in his teeth. Eyes still partially averted, he gave a shaky thumbs-up.
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Kardun: "If we attack together, we'll win!"
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Karto stepped closer, folding his arms.
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Karto: "What if you go alone?"
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Kardun glanced around, chest rising with nervous excitement.
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Kardun: "If I go alone… better for me to go to the hospital instead, Boss!"
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The room erupted in laughter, some men clutching their stomachs, others slapping tables.
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Turiman shook his head, chuckling.
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Turiman: "Are you afraid of bumps?"
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Kardun grinned broadly, finally lifting his gaze to meet Giono's.
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Giono looked at him, tracing the subtle focus behind the wandering eyes. He nodded approvingly.
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Giono: "Ladalah! Good… good…"
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He scanned the room. Fifty of his men were bouncing on their heels, fists clenched, brimming with energy.
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Karto: "Let's reclaim Kembang Setaman Discotheque."
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Turiman: "Let's return it to Handoyo!"
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"Agreed!"
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Fifty voices thundered in unison, echoing off the walls:
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"Long live Giono!"
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"Long live Giono!"
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Giono's lips curved slightly, proud. He lifted the dregs of his bitter coffee and swirled it in the cup.
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Giono: "You, Karto, prepare the weapons!"
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He exhaled a thick plume of smoke, letting it drift lazily toward the ceiling.
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Giono: "And you, Turiman! Prepare ten vehicles to transport our people!"
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The men erupted again, some pumping fists, some slapping each other on the back.
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Giono: "Alright! Tonight we storm Kembang Setaman Discotheque!"
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Cheers and laughter mingled, echoing throughout the headquarters, carrying excitement, tension, and a trace of humor.
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To be continued
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Author's note:
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