FOLLOW IN DESTINY

11. The Small Town

"Rin, Congratulations yes.Eventually become a scholar" Melda hugged her best friend, followed by their other friends. Arini smiled slightly and returned the embrace of her friends. "Congratulations to all of you. Whereoun you guys are don't forget the communication yes. Who knows, one day you will get lost in the city where I live" Arini said with a small laugh.

All his friends laughed. "We are where you live now he said the temperature is hot, Rin" asked Evan because he saw the color of the Arini kulita slightly changed. Arini laughed and hit Evan on the shoulder. "Hot but cool" answered Arini short.

"Is he far away, Rin from the capital of his province?" this time it was Melda who satisfied her curiosity. It has been almost six months Arini moved to live, and returned to this city just to take his graduation and take his diploma. Arini pensively for a moment. "If by land route is far away. But if you use the plane for about 30 minutes. Not far, is it?"

"That's far dodol" Melda's nudge with a bit of a bang. Arini laughed "Far in the eyes but close on the phone" as Arini pinched Melda. They laugh together. Evan smiled looking at Arini's bright face. May his old wounds be buried.

"Heh, why are you eating Arini?" Melda patted Evan's handsome face. Evan laughed immediately. "I'm proud he's changed so much. And I'd like to treat you guys tonight at the usual cafe where we hang out first"

"It should be" greeted Arini happily. "You promised me your first salary would be spent by both of us"

"Hhhhhhhh" said Evan. They split up to their respective places. Arini sighed as she stepped up to the hall of the campus building where her graduation ceremony took place. Just two days Arini was given permission to return to her hometown just for graduation and meet her best friend. "There's no extra time, Rin. You should be back soon. I don't want anything to happen to you" that's his father's message when Arini asks for permission to go alone back to the city xx for graduation and no one is accompanying him.

Arini is ready to wait for Melda's invitation to go together to their favorite cafe.

"Hi, you look beautiful, Rin" said Melda staring in amazement at Arini who was wearing closed but fashionable clothes. On his neck dangled a thin scarf to be characteristic of Arini if dressed. Arini laughed welcoming Melda who picked her up. "From the first time" he answered while riding in Melda's car.

Evan had been waiting at the cafe that used to be they often hang out or do college assignments. "My mother told me" said Evan as he greeted his best friend. "It doesn't feel like everything is going to change. We will start with the real struggle of life" continued Evan looking at Melda and Arini alternately. Since the beginning of college entering campus xx, taking the same major is a very long togetherness for them. Various things they go through together and keep the friendship intact.

"What's your plan?" Arini looked at Evan. Evan laughed a little. "I will continue my father's efforts. It is very strange to study in government majors but his work in the company. My business soul is declining self-taught from Dad" Evan feels funny "And I've him this month officially joined the company. Pretty, devoted to the parents" he continued laughing happily. Arini smiled, and looked at Melda.

"I also interned at the government office. But I also managed my mama's garment business. And I guess I'll continue my life there. Who knows if there is an S2 scholarship I want to join" he said with a laugh while stirring his ice juice.

"I've also interned for 3 years instead of this at the government office in my small town now" Arini smiled considering the small town that is now the choice of her parents to settle down for somehow long. Because Dad said their house in the city xx is still empty and cared for by my brother since he was abandoned 6 months ago. "You seem to be at home in that little town, Rin?" search Melda saw the eyes of Arini sparkling when calling the name of the city. Arini laughed bitterly.

"Sumbawa. A friendly little town. Somehow my father found the city. It's a little hot in the dry season, but the city is comfortable and special is not noisy"

Melda and Evan ask a lot about the change of life Arini without even asking the problem Ahmad. They try not to open up those bitter memories.

"If you're going to get married don't forget me. I made sure I would come here again" Arini said with a small laugh. They continued to joke and talk about various materials until finally their food ran out and time separated.

"Are you sure you'll be back in town tomorrow, Rin?. Don't want to go around for a few more days. I'm ready to accompany you, Rin" said Melda, who was embraced by Evan.

Arini shakes. It has been 2 days he stayed at the hotel that has been booked by his father, and even then with a permit period of 2 days can not be more. "Next time I'll be back if you get married" Arini said with a sweet laugh. Ahhhhh. Bathin Arini.

They parted and hugged each other for the last time. Melda forces Arini to drive her to the hotel where she is staying, but Arini refuses. Arini wants to feel the xx city night for a moment by herself before returning to her small town. Arini waved her hand to Evan and Melda. His two best friends are very good and loyal.

Arini tightened her small bag that was stuck in her body stepped out of the altar of the cafe which still looks crowded by visitors. Be aware of Sunday night, let alone this is a big city.

Arini stepped over as her eyes occasionally stared at the row of street lights that looked so neat and beautiful. Luminous. Traffic is so heavy. Hmmmm.how much different from his small town today.

Hi, my little town, I miss you.

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