
At night, when Raskal had just returned to his own house, suddenly Ana's phone rang and Ana immediately picked it up.
“Halo.. Assalamu’alaikum, kak.” Ana.
“Wa’alaikumsalam, An. What are you, now?” ask Arief.
“I'm relaxed as always, brother. Brother himself how? Is sister's business done?” ask Ana.
“Hmm... An. Look... there's actually something I want to tell you.” Arief.
“What's up, brother? Just say. It's okay, kok.” Ana.
“Hmm, look. An... I apologized to you earlier because it seems like our relationship cannot be continued.” Arief.
When hearing Arief's words, making Ana's heart like it was being sliced. Sad taste. But Ana tried to cover it up.
“Oh. It's okay, brother. Maybe we are not yet a match.” Ana.
“Sorry once again yes, An.” Arief.
“Iya. It's okay, sister.” Sahut Ana's.
But actually in Ana's heart, Ana murmured, “Maybe this is indeed the best path that Allah Swt decided to walk my life.”
But a moment later Ana said again...
“Sorry, brother. If you can know the reason why you want to end our relationship?”
“An, actually I'm in a match. And I have no power to refuse the decision of my parents.” Arief.
“Oh so, apparently. Yes you have, brother. I-i understand. Parents are the ones to prioritize. Maybe this is the best way for us.” Ana.
“Iya, An.” Arief Sahut.
“Oh yes, An. But we can still be friends, right?” arief said again.
“Iya, sis. We can be friends, kok.” Ana.
“Oh, thank goodness. I'm relieved now. Thank you yes, An.” Arief.
“Iya, sis. Equally.” Sahut Ana's.
“Ya already, sis. If there's no business, I hang up. But before I also want to say with brother, I'm sorry if all this time I have been wrong with brother. And my message to my brother, no matter what happens, is the best of His terms. No need to regret.” Say Ana again.
“Iya, An. I'm also sorry that I hurt you.” Arief.
“Iya, sis. Its alright. Yes yes, brother. I'm pampering. Take care of your sister and live well from now on.” Ana.
“Iya, An. You too, yes.” Arief.
“Iya, sis. Then I say goodbye again. Assalamu’alaikum.” Ana's last greeting at the time.
“Wa’alaikumsalam, An.” Arief Sahut.
The phone was finally closed. After hanging up the phone, Ana muttered, “You better not know about my illness, sister. Because I want you to be happy without anyone feeling guilty to me.”
And at the same time but in a separate place, Arief muttered, “An, I'm sorry. I had to do all of this too. But what power. I have no power to oppose my parents' decision.”
***
The next day, Raskal came back to see Ana. She is very sorry for Ana. She really did not want to miss a single day without seeing Ana.
“An, how are you doing now? Is it much better?” ask Raskal.
“Alhamdulillah, Race. It's been much better than yesterday.” Ana.
“Sgratitude.” Raskal Sahut.
“Oh. Then?” said Raskal flat.
“I didn't tell you about my illness, Ras.” Ana.
“Why?” ask Raskal.
“That's because I don't want to make him feel guilty in the end.” Obviously Ana.
“Kok so?” raskal asked confusedly.
“Iya, Race. Our relationship ended last night. She told me that she would be betrothed by her parents.” Obviously Ana again.
“What, An? In betrothed?! Indeed he did not say what to his parents if he already loves someone?” raskal said with a sewot tone.
“Come, Race. But surely this may be the best path that God has given me.” Ana.
“But, An.” greeting Raskal directly in cut by Ana.
“Already, Race. I'm it's okay. God willing, I've been sincere.” Ana tries to convince Raskal.
“Oh so. Yes, if it is like that. But you have to promise if there is something you feel, you tell me, yes.” Raskal.
“Iya, Ras.” Sahut Ana's.
After that, again, they were silent. They dissolve in their minds.
No matter how long, Raskal remembered something.
“An, have you taken your medicine?” ask Raskal.
“It's done, Ras. O yes, Race. You want to take me for a walk, don't you?” ask Ana.
“Where are you going, An?” ask Raskal before answering Ana's question.
“Not going anywhere, Race. I'm just gonna sit in the park.” Ana.
“Oh so. Alright. Come onl. Here I papah.” Raskal said while helping Ana stand up.
“It's okay, Race. I can walk alone.” Ana.
“Yakin?” raskal asked and Ana nodded.
“Ya already then. The road is slow, yes.” Raskal's Message.
“Iya, Ras.” Ana began to slowly move her legs.
After walking for a while, they finally reached the park. At that time the atmosphere of the park saw a lot of small children running around and playing with their parents.
“Ras, happy yes, those kids. Life without burden. Without worrying about what happened. All they know is just play.” Ana.
“You were like that too, right, An?! We all must have gone through a phase like that.” Raskal.
“Yes too, Ras. It's just, sometimes I miss those moments so much.” Ana.
Raskal was silent. She was confused on how to respond to Ana's words.
They were in the park until the afternoon. When Ana's body felt cold, Raskal immediately invited her home.
Arriving at home, Raskal advised, “An, you rest lha. I'm going home. Later if there is something, you contact me, yes.”
Ana nodded and said, “Thank you, Ras.”
“Sama-sama, An.” Raskal Sahut.
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