A Friend From the Past
Section 2
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It was getting late in the afternoon, dusk was already showing its beauty on the horizon. Dinda and Anisa are already inside the MRT, as someone who is just living life in the Metropolitan city, Dinda can not let go of his eyes on the buildings from behind the MRT glass. His mind wandered far back in the days when he was still living in his hometown. The tall buildings for him were still something new and momentarily amazed him.
As the MRT passed through their workplace building, Anisa patted Dinda on the shoulder and broke her daydream.
"Din, look. That's our office, that's great, right?" anisa said as she pointed towards the tall building opposite.
"Yes, I never thought I could be accepted to work there. This is all thanks to you, if there is no you. I am not sure I can work there", replied Dinda while looking at Anisa with teary eyes.
"You can get a job there because you have the potential, not because of me. You're great Din, you're smart and you deserve the job".
"Thank you, Nis, I don't know how to respond to your kindness", they finally embraced each other with teary eyes because they were moved.
Anisa is Dinda's best friend, who is always there for Dinda and never stops giving her spirit when Dinda is down. Just like a few years ago when Dinda's Dad and Mom had to separate. At that time Dinda was 10 years old, but she had to face the harsh reality that her parents were no longer living in the same roof. Dinda and her sister prefer to live with the mother, while the father remarries another woman.
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Without feeling, the MRT has arrived at Lebak Bulus station. They decided to get off at the station and walk towards the shopping mall near the station. They go around joking around and talking about everything they have in mind. After being satisfied around, they finally decided to go home by using an online motorcycle taxi instead of using the MRT.
"Thank you Nis for today, you took me around and made me smile. I hope someday I can bales all your kindness".
"Just relax Din, you are already my own adek, so it should make you cool and comfortable. If you need anything, by the way don't hesitate".
Dinda nodded and smiled towards Anisa. Dinda felt very lucky to have a best friend as well as Anisa, a person who Dinda loved, just as she loved her mother and sister. Anisa is the only friend who understands Dinda, whatever she experiences or feels, Dinda always tells Anisa. Whether it is good or bad, sad or happy, everything is always told without being covered in the slightest.
Because she comes from a warm and prosperous family, it is natural that Anisa cares so much for Dinda and cares about what Dinda has been through, for her.. The real sister from another mother.
