Between Asa And Taste

A mature plan

Time seems to pass so quickly. What they feared turned out they would live today. Both were ready since morning. Two large black suitcases that they have prepared since a few days ago.

"Ri," called Mr. Felix while knocking on Rian's room door.

"Yes Pah" replied Rian.

The door of his room opened and Rian forced his lips to smile. Hiding her feelings of sadness at being separated from her father.

"Are you ready?" ask Mr. Felix.

"Already" answered Rian.

The look on Rian's face was read by Mr. Felix. But Mr. Felix tried not to discuss it all. The more they discuss it, the more sadness will be felt.

"Mpus didn't take you to the airport?" ask Mr. Felix.

Rian who was holding the bread put it back on the plate. He swallowed his saliva with great difficulty. Mr. Felix's question made Rian feel her chest tight.

"Maybe not Pah," Rian replied after a moment of silence.

"Why?" ask Mr. Felix. "Is your problem not finished?" continued.

"Mpus is busy. Yesterday he said that he might go to the airport. But if you don't have time, Mpus just send a message so that I'm excited to realize my ideals." Rian tried to strengthen himself.

"You have to believe that Mpus can't possibly let you down" Felix said.

"Yes Pah. I believe it" said Rian.

Rian did believe in Riri. But it feels happier if Riri can drive her before they actually part.

"Let's go!" bring Mr. Felix.

Rian immediately pulled the two large suitcases. With heavy steps, he continued to step up into the car. During the trip, the two were silent and did not talk to each other. Busy with their own thoughts.

Airports. The last place that became the last hope for Rian could meet with Riri before they actually parted ways.

Rian pulled out his phone. There were no calls or messages from Riri.

Where are you, Pus? Is your phone still broken? Ah, nevermind. I have to be sure Mpus is okay. He must be praying for me right now. I'm leaving, Pus.

"Mas" shouted a woman whose voice was no longer unfamiliar.

Rian immediately saw the source of the sound. He felt confident about his hearing, but his heart hesitated. Is that really Riri? Rian's wide smile was only seen a few moments after seeing Riri walking in tandem with Hiro.

"You must not be so manyuning" said Mr. Felix as he elbowed Rian.

Rian did not answer. He just changed his pursed lips to be flatter. But not yet able to smile.

"Mas, thankfully I'm not too late. I'm happy to meet you first" said Riri with her lips together.

"Mas, schedule now huh? It looks like we're one plane" said Hiro, who joined the tour.

"You want to go home too?" ask Mr. Felix.

"Yes," Hiro replied kindly.

"Can you come with me?" ask Mr. Felix.

Hiro understands. Mr. Felix wants to let Rian with Riri both.

It's okay Hiro. Let Rian be with Riri for a moment. Because in the end, I'll be the one with Riri longer.

"Can" replied Hiro.

Not showing any attitude, Hiro followed Mr. Felix who was holding him to stay away from Rian and Riri. Hiro is good at theatrics.

"Why are you leaving with Hiro?" rian asked annoyed.

"Mas, I'm not leaving with Hiro. I met him earlier in the front," replied Riri in self-defense.

"Would he go home?" ask Rian.

"Where do I know," replied Riri.

"You didn't ask him?" ask Rian.

Riri shakes. "For what?" Riri asked back.

"good. I like it," said Rian happily.

"Because I'm gonna try to take care of myself. Especially when we are far away" said Riri.

"Ah, you make me even more impatient to wait." Rian looked at Riri fixedly.

"Waiting for you to finish college. Let it be," replied Rian hanging his words.

"Wild what can?" ask Riri.

"Liar can be together again," Rian replied with a shy smile.

"I love you so much" said Rian.

"I love you too" replied Riri.

Mr. Felix and Hiro return after they must leave immediately. The plane is ready. Riri's eyes began to look glassy as she saw Rian getting further away.

The wave of Rian's hand increasingly made Riri's tears fall could not be held back. Seeing Riri cry, Rian was sick. He wanted to come back and hug Riri. Convince him if they're gonna be together again. Time forced him to hold back. Rian should get on the plane immediately.

Riri was still waiting at the airport until the plane finally left the airport. Her cries grew as she realized that Rian had actually left.

"Ri," call someone.

"Hiro?" riri asked in disbelief at the man who came to her.

"Don't cry like that. You are not alone" said Hiro.

"You're not leaving?" ask Riri.

"Where might I let you cry alone" Hiro said.

"Whatchu mean? I'm doing fine. You better just go" said Riri.

"You kicked me out?" ask Hiro.

"It's not. I just don't want Mas Rian to misunderstand," replied Riri.

"Am I bothering you?" ask Hiro.

"Ah is Hiro. You don't understand my situation" replied Riri.

"How do I understand that you didn't tell you" Hiro said.

The story? Should Riri tell Hiro? He needs friends now. Ah no. He remembered that Rian did not want to if Riri was close to Hiro.

"I'm sorry" said Riri.

"You want to go?" ask Hiro.

"Yes. I want to go home" replied Riri.

"You don't appreciate my struggle? I didn't even leave because I didn't want to leave you crying alone" Hiro said.

"I'm not asking you to come back with me" said Riri.

Hiro clenched his hand and was annoyed when he saw Riri leave just like that. But he smiled sinisterly when he saw Rian angry. Yes, Rian is certainly angry because Hiro clearly said no so go home. His reason? Of course because he could not bear to see Riri himself.

Relax Hiro. You can be upset that Riri is being cold to you. But you should know that Rian is much more upset when he imagines Riri being with him. I think I've succeeded in making Rian hurt today. See you at the next heartache, Rian. I'll make sure it hurts more than this.

Hiro doesn't force Riri to go home with him. He let Riri go alone. But he himself returned to his home. Laugh freely and celebrate his victory over the anger Rian felt.

"I'm sure you must be angry and disappointed. Jealous and not knowing what to do. I love seeing you like that, Rian." Shouted Hiro while laughing inside his room.

It was true what Hiro was thinking. Because at this time Rian is indeed in a state of not okay. This was the worst flight for him. Mind everywhere.

"Sleep. Calm your heart. Don't think about Hiro" said Mr. Felix.

Free. Rian did not hear what his father said. All he knows is that Riri is currently with Hiro. That's all it is.

"Hey," said Mr. Felix as he elbowed Rian.

"Yes Pah," said Rian when he realized from his daydreams.

"Don't think. Remember, you have a purpose. Don't ruin all your plans just because of Hiro" Felix said.

"Well, how can I not be disappointed if this time Hiro has been rude. Then what about him who will always be close to Mpus?" rian asked annoyed.

"You don't believe in Mpus?" ask Mr. Felix.

"It's not so Pah. But I'm just afraid that Hiro will take advantage of the situation" Rian replied.

"Let Rian by all means. But you have to remember that Riri will always be loyal to you" Felix said.

Rian knew that Riri would be loyal to him. But he also realizes how Hiro's efforts are making Riri stay away from him. Even now, for the sake of upsetting Rian, he was willing to spend money on tickets.

Pretending to be going home to Indonesia but not so just because it does not bear to see Riri crying alone. A very mature plan and managed to make Rian's mind very chaotic.