
It's been two weeks since Lebaran, Rifky didn't come back to the village. There is a lot of work to be done, especially two companies in Japan and South Korea are in need of a presence for important projects.
Rifky felt very tired, especially he was rarely able to contact his lover who was far away from him.
' Dear, big brother misses you a lot.' Inner Rifky while staring at the photo on his phone wallpaper.
" Boss, just returned from Korea last night, now in the office? Not tired of going out of the country?" ask Nicko.
" How else, this is all my responsibility." Rifky replied.
" Don't stop by Medina's place?"
" When he finishes the exam. Fear of disturbing his concentration. You know for yourself he if left behind must be using a snacking event. That's it, he must be looking for an outlet on the street."
" He's really cute? No one knew if his nature turned out to be brutal."
Rifky checked some of the files that had been piled up on his desk. He paid no heed to Nicko's useless babble.
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Elsewhere, Medina sat under a tree alone. His friends were still gathered in the cafeteria before returning home. They spend time together to just talk to other friends because tomorrow has started to take off after the exam.
Medina turned - turned her phone on the rock while daydreaming. I don't know what the girl was thinking in the heat of the sun that was so stinging.
" Well, are you alone?" greeting someone shocked the dreamy Medina.
" Uh... Dani, what's wrong?" sahut Medina.
" Mey. help me..."
" What please...?"
" I'm gonna go see that girl, man,"
" Hhh... later I ask Rifky first huh?"
" Yes really?"
" No promise, because Rifky rarely calls me."
" You guys got a problem?"
Medina thought for a moment. True also what Dani said, maybe he did something that made Rifky angry without him knowing.
" I don't know, we rarely communicate."
" Might be busy with work, Mey. That's how adults work, they can forget anything while focusing on work."
" Sok knows...!"
" Hahahaaa. Come home, I'll take you."
" No, we'll be with Adam."
" Don't refuse, let me learn to be a good friend to you" Dani said gently.
" Alright, I'm also no longer in the mood to hang out with friends."
Dani finally drove Medina home because there were no more activities at school. Arriving in front of Medina's house, Dani immediately said goodbye without intending to stop first.
" Assalamu'alaikum, Dad" said Medina.
" Wa'alaikumsalam, who did you go home with? How come straight home, don't stop by first?" sahut pak Hasan's.
" That's Temen Dina, her name is Dani. He's in a hurry so he can't stop by, Dad."
" Where is Adam and Bayu?"
" So I was with other friends in the school cafeteria. Dina again lazy to get together so go home first with Dani."
In the afternoon, Medina was cooking for dinner. His father had gone to Mushola early because there was a need with the takmir mosque.
" Assalamu'alaikum, baby..."
A voice from behind made Medina startled. Fortunately, he did not throw the vegetable spoon he was holding.
" Athaghfirullah. brother!" peekik Medina's.
" Dear, why so surprised? Brother said a greeting instead not answered." a soft smile etched on Rifky's lips.
" Eh. mmm. When's brother coming?"
" Sister just got here, this is straight here."
" Sister just wait in front or go home first to Om Jamal's house."
" why? Brother misses you." Rifky walked closer and closer towards Medina.
" sister... Being home alone, it's not good for a neighbor to see."
" Hhh... Okay, but we're going tonight?" rifky pleaded.
" Mmm.. Look at it later, brother, I don't necessarily allow it."
" What a hell, baby. You don't miss brother?" looks disappointed in Rifky's face.
Medina turned off the stove after the food she cooked was cooked. After which, he stared intensely at the man beside him.
" Dina was just trying to get used to being alone without a sister."
" why? Do you intend to leave me?"
" Don't turn the facts around, brother who has the intention of leaving me."
Rifky stared fixedly at his lover's face with question marks in his heart. He had no idea what Medina had actually said just now.
" Dear...What are you talking about? Do you know where I want to leave you?"
" Once you go, sister just come home soon maghrib." said Medina flat.
Medina left Rifky who was still standing thinking about her lover's words. Medina went straight into the room and locked it from the inside.
Rifky only realized there was no Medina in front of him when the sound of Medina's bedroom door being closed with a loud voice. He exhaled violently and then came out of the house to follow Mr. Hasan to Mushola.
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Returning from Mushola, Rifky went straight to Medina's house and chatted with Mr. Hasan on the terrace. No one seems to be intending to enter the house.
" uncle... Dina why? Is there a problem at school?" ask Rifky.
" It doesn't seem to exist, why Medina?" sahut pak Hasan while frowning.
" It's okay, uncle. Maybe it's just Rifky's feelings. Oh yeah, uncle.. Can Rifky take Medina out for a minute?"
" May, but don't come home too late."
" Yes, uncle. Rifky won't be long."
" Yes, we eat first... Dina was cooked earlier, redundant if not eaten." said Mr. Hasan.
When Mr. Hasan and Rifky entered, Medina was preparing food at the dinner table. There was not the slightest hint of the girl glancing towards Rifky.
" Dear.. would you like to help?" tawp Rifky.
" No, just sit." said Medina flatly.
" Dina.. it's polite to talk!" said mr. Hasan.
" Uncle.. is okay, maybe Dina is tired" said Rifky.
After all the food was served, the three of them immediately ate quietly without making a sound. Sometimes Rifky glanced at the girl who had ignored him.
After finishing eating, Rifky immediately cleaned the dining table even though Mr. Hasan had banned it. He wanted to speed up Medina's work and immediately take her out just to get wind.
Medina seemed to avoid Rifky for what reason. Many times Rifky invited him to talk but his girl remained silent.
Mr. Hasan prefers to sit in front while watching television rather than having to interfere with the problems of young people. While still within reasonable limits, Mr. Hasan will not manage his daughter's life.
" Dear...would you silence a brother like this?" Rifky.
" How important is Dina to big sister?" Medina stared intently at the man before her.
" Look_..."
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