Animal Sacrifice For Mother
17. Both Pledge
On the way home, brother Arif chose to stop in a small building that seemed to have not occupied the owner for a long time. And without thinking about the reason for his stopover, brother Arif immediately sat down to enjoy a piece of bread containing cheese chocolate removed from the black backpack with a Nike logo.
At first glance, from across the street a hooded girl was looking at him. Brother Arif is down. His eyes moved all over his body, from toe to shoulder. Sis Arif just wanted to make sure that there was nothing wrong with his appearance today. And yeah, there really isn't. Let it be, brother Arif ignored the girl.
Wasn't it! Brother Arif does not belong to the group of Luth who like the same sex, again cursed. Not also included in the group that does not like the opposite sex. But until now, brother Arif did never approach any girl. The reason is simple, Arif just wants to focus on realizing his big dream of becoming a famous musician.
Not long after, a greeting flew with the wind. Brother Arif looked up. A little surprised, not hearing any steps closer. But the girl in the hood was smiling right in front of her. Darling, Arif's sister just responded in silence.
Seconds by seconds kept circling around a watch attached to Arif's left wrist. Time goes on, but brother Arif still chooses to be silent.
“I Diana.” The hooded girl continued her efforts in hopes of repelling the silence. Successfully, because his hand was greeted by brother Arif who also introduced himself.
Undeniably, Brother Arif felt that there was a different vibe present in his heart while shaking hands with Diana. Such vibrations have never been felt before. Absolutely never!
From then on, Arif will only be silent while listening to every story from Diana. Conversely, when sister Arif tells about many themes, Diana is always talking in the middle of the story. But after all, that brief encounter became the beginning of the closeness between the two.
Diana once told me about her desire to have a brother. Unfortunately, the fateful event experienced by her parents two years ago requires Diana willing to be the only child of a pair of entrepreneurs. After the plane crash, her mother was convicted of damage to the uterine wall. This meant that she could no longer bear a child. Sadness was seen in Diana's eyes as she repeated the same story.
Today, exactly one year brother Arif knows Diana. Long before this day came, Arif planned to take Diana to the place where they first met. Brother Arif felt Diana had forgotten that day.
Arif is wrong. When her invitation had not been expressed, Diana had parked her car in front of the house first. In fact, Dianaterseen wore clothes that were also worn when they first met, one year ago.
“Hei, Arif. I want you to accompany me somewhere.”
Diana approaches Arif's sister. Smilingly. Nothing has changed. Diana still looks beautiful with a veil covering her hair. His voice is still the same. Polite and gentle. In general, which normal male would not wish to have a girl like Diana?
“Oh, hey Diana. Just wait a minutes.”
Diana nodded. Arif went back to the room. Previously, Brother Arif was well dressed. But seeing Diana's appearance, Arif changed his mind. He changed his neat suit with clothes that were worn when he first welcomed Diana's hand. Brother Arif is sure, Diana must have understood the reason.
Not for five minutes. Arif out wearing black jeans wrapped in a red T-shirt. Kak Arif completes his appearance by carrying a black backpack with a Nike logo.
No more surprises. Because brother Arif and Diana both know about the privilege behind today. Although on the way, they prefer to be both silent.
Diana's looking. Both of his hands remained relaxed in control of the steering wheel of the car. Then smile. Then refocused on looking at the road. Although Arif's questions were not answered, Diana was sure that Arif's sister knew where they were going.
“Your clothes are weird!”
Arif and Diana were silent. Their faces looked at each other. Just eyes meeting eyes. Only the heart keeps the vibe of love. Silent.
Seconds. Two seconds. They both laughed as they said the same word, simultaneously.
Arriving at the destination, brother Arif and Diana got out of the car. They walked towards a small building that seemed to have been unoccupied for a long time. Not long. Diana extended her hand.
Brother Arif is silent. She did not expect, Diana even remembered her first words. Doesn't stop there. Because with the hand still waiting for the welcome from brother Arif, Diana continued her speech. “Hey, I'm Diana. And I love you!”
Without welcoming the outstretched hand, Brother Arif immediately grabbed Diana's body. He whispered a sentence in his ear. In Diana's arms, Arif realized that not always the presence of a woman will be a barrier in achieving dreams. Because sometimes, his presence actually brings a new spirit to fight.
Suddenly Diana took off her embrace and ran into the car. Brother Arif was surprised. He felt that his treatment had made Diana angry. Luckily, Arif's guess is wrong. Because it turns out Diana just wanted to take an empty bottle of mineral water in her car. Then I went back to Arif. His right hand is seen clutching a piece of paper and a small black marker. Diana then makes a deal that gets the approval of Arif's sister. That brother Arif will write the name Diana and Diana will write the name of brother Arif on the paper.
Before writing, Arif took the time to apologize for the action a few seconds ago. Diana smiled. Immediately turned his gaze towards the paper in Arif's brother's hand.
Arif understood, and began to write down Diana's name. Not long, done. The paper was then returned to Diana who immediately wrote the name of Arif right next to her name. Diana smiled back. A blank piece of paper now bore two names; DianaArif. Then roll it up and put it in a bottle of mineral water earlier.
“What's next?”
Arif is confused. Haven't understood. Diana's looking. Not answering. Just put a paper bottle bearing the two names exactly in the corner of their seat a year ago.
“I wish we could be together forever, Arif.” Diana continued. Her eyes are a little watery. Touched. Instantly lead brother Arif to his car.
In the car. On the way home. Brother Arif took the time to reply to Diana's words. He tried to convince her that in his heart, Diana would always be there.
They both smiled, leaving silent witnesses of their first meeting. And vow to work together to unite feelings that were once separate.
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