FRIENDS ... (Our Story)

Friends 1.1

The look of their eyes met.

Finally the man came home and was now in front of him.

Narra turned to Indra and Rea who were embracing each other with a happy smile as it managed to surprise him.

A few hours ago ...

"Na, come yuk" asked Rea.

"no ah, I don't want to be your mosquito repellent" Narra said as she tidied up her desk.

"it's okay, me and Indra are just having lunch. Instead of you eating alone yes mending with us" said Rea again.

Not yet Narra answered, Indra out of the room of his superiors who were also his high school friends with Alex his assistant. Rea's lover approached them.

"let's walk now" Indra asked.

"where can the road now dear, Narra does not want to come" said Rea.

"why ?" indra asked, his gaze turning to Narra.

"i don't want to bother you" Narra said.

"it's okay, Alex's brother is also coming and you don't need permission from your boss anymore. I have asked permission" Indra said again.

"that's it, come on Naaaaa" persuaded Rea.

"alright, I go inside first" Narra said as he walked into his superior's room.

Although Indra had asked permission but as a subordinate, he had to ask his own permission to his superiors.

*

The car that Indra was driving right in front of them entered the airport area. Narra looked at Alex next to him.

She was in the car with Alex because Indra and Rea were too romantic to see along the way.

"sister, why are we going to the airport ?" ask Narra.

"you'll know" Alex replied without looking at Narra.

Narra sighed. He couldn't ask any further. Because Alex seems focused on driving.

*

Narra was getting nervous looking at Andra.

"how are you ?" ask Andra as she approaches.

"i'm good" answered Narra briefly.

Andra smile. His hand rubbed the top of Narra's head. His heart was longing. Even though they always took the time to tell each other through messages and videos but meeting like this is the thing you want most after three years asking Narra to wait for him to come home.

"alright. You better go to lunch together" Indra melted the atmosphere. He gave his car keys to his brother.

"we first, brother, take care of my best friend" said Rea as he pinched Narra's cheek.

Narra just pecked.

"calm bro, suitcase let me take care of" said Alex again.

"thank you bro" Andra replied.

Narra looked at them, it turned out that they had already planned this. Only he knows nothing.

"we go Na" asked Andra after the two of them stay.

Narra nodded while following Andra's steps. He is unable to say a word. He was still shocked to feel mixed up with happiness because the man who filled his heart for three years was now by his side.

So far Andra has been in J country to continue her specialist studies.

*

Along the way, Andra and Narra were silent to each other. Andra focused on driving, while Narra was still awkward to start a conversation. Whereas for three years LDRan, their awkward atmosphere slowly melted away. While there, Andra always gave news without him asking. Narra replies because he has promised to return the message and wait for Andra to come home.

"are you okay ?" andra asked as she opened Narra's right palm. He started checking with his left hand while his right hand held the wheel.

"i'm fine on Nda" Narra looked at Andra.

Andra glanced at him at a glance then returned to driving with both hands.

*

City park.

Narra sat on a bench by the lake. The place where Andra used to express her love before leaving for J country. It was here that Narra reciprocated Andra's feelings and was willing to wait for her to return home after completing her studies. Now Andra brought him back here.

"here's the drink" Andra handed Narra the packaged chocolate milk while sitting next to Narra.

"thank you for Nda" Narra said.

"what's the matter ?" ask Andra. He fixed his sitting position to face Narra.

Narra just shook his head, "i'm fine brother. Why don't you come home and tell me ?" tanyakanya.

"i want to give you a surprise. Sorry Na" he said.

Andra looked at Narra fixedly, she grabbed Narra's fingers "I'm here now. I'm asking you to marry me soon" he continued.

Narra surprise. Married ?! They were just close, just getting to know each other more specifically despite the distance apart. Why did Andra ask her to get married. Like rush.

"why ?" andra asked, noticing the change in her lover's face.

"would we know each other better, brother. I'm not ready" Narra said.

"i want us to know each other in marriage. I love you so much. Do you still doubt me ?" andra asked, trying to convince.

"i can't answer you right now, brother. Sorry" Narra said, pulling his hand in Andra's.

Andra sat leaning back sighing. She will be patient and give Narra time to agree to her marriage invitation.

"sorry brother, forgive me" Narra said.

Andra shook her head, "no Na, I was the one who was too hasty. I'm sorry" he said, holding Narra's hand.

"don't let go, I miss" she said holding Narra's hand in her lap.

Narra. He left his hand in Andra's grasp.

*

As usual on Saturdays and also on Sundays, Friends gather on the terrace of Narra's house.

Narra's parents' shop next to the terrace is very crowded. Narra occasionally went back and forth to help his parents and then returned to accompany his friends.

"it's okay Mel, I'm glad you guys got together here. Just relax" Narra smiled.

"so how was the meeting with Andra's sister ? after a long time apart" asked Desta in a style like reading poetry by poets.

"yes tell me Na" said Imel.

Her best friends know Andra came home from Rea through their group chat.

"we had lunch, went to the city park and I went back to the office" Narra explained.

"that's it ?" ask Imel.

Narra nodded.

"you're really, aren't you ?!" ask Erga.

Narra nodded.

"how did you come so Ga ? yes it is they are, brother Andra said love to Narra and asked Narra to wait for him for three years" Sheva said not understand so he tried to explain again the story of Narra and Andra.

"yes I mean. If for a kasmaran person, there should be a scene of his embrace" Erga raised her eyebrows.

"hmmm started again the victims of the drakornya Rea" replied Faya.

Everybody laugh. You could say, among his friends Erga who most often accompany Rea watching drakor. In fact, sometimes they give each other information about the latest drama that is again viral on social media.

"hmmm if that one must have been skipped by Narra in the story" Sheva said.

"but Erga is right Na, you don't be so stiff. So just what are you. Brother Andra was stiff, when you also follow him. The one you have is like a statue of two" commented Imel.

"heard his words miss male-cowo heartbreak" said Desta as he turned his mouth.

Spontan Desta gets a newspaper throw from Imel.

With his basketball skills, Imel's perfect shot landed the newspaper scroll on Desta's head.

"three point" cried Erga as she clapped.

Desta rubbed his head, "sick Mel" he said.

Faya who was sitting next to Desta rubbed his best friend's head.

"eat it if you say no origin" asked Imel who was preparing with another newspaper in his hand.

"ampun Mel" cried Desta.

"but it's true that you make a man heartbroken before fighting" continued Desta still do not accept.

"diralat yes, I'm still waiting for the person I like" said Imel.

"yes yes yes" said Faya, Erga, Desta and Sheva.

"but the problem until now we never know who you like" said Faya.

Everyone nodded in agreement. Imel was silent. Narra looked at Imel, Imel always said that before, but he always shut up every time he was urged.

"Na, you help mom. Take this food to A Medika Hospital. Sister Marina orders a lot. Your father is still bothered, you're the one who delivered ya" pinta Flanella's mother came to her daughter with a bag filled with food boxes.

Narra sighed. Not that he didn't want to but A Medika hospital belongs to the Andra family. His whole family was there.

His father was a cardiac specialist and director there. The mother is an ophthalmologist and deputy director. Diandra, Andra's sister is an obstetrician. While Indra, Andra's brother is a general practitioner. Andra is a surgeon.

"all right, mom, just calm down. Narra can" Narra said as he grabbed a canteen containing a food box from his mother's hand.

"sorry, I asked you for help" said the mother and then moved back to the store.

Inevitably he who had to go because his father again bothered. Her brother had not yet returned from his workshop. It was also impossible to make Sister Marina disappointed because of their neighboring sister Marina who was a regular customer of the tavern. Sometimes Sister Marina orders in large quantities.

"i'm taking Na" Faya offered to help.

"no, I'll bring my own motor. You guys okay, am I staying ?" pamit Narra to his friends.

"it's okay.you're careful" said Imel.

"really Na, you're alone ? don't want to be delivered ?" ask Faya again trying to convince Narra.

"yes, safe" said Narra, giving his thumbs and hurrying to take his helmet and motorcycle key.

He honks as a sign of goodbye to his friends. Narra has passed.

*

Arriving at the hospital, Narra rushed inside and headed straight for the guard table after asking security. He asked the whereabouts of Sister Marina to the nurse in the lobby, and the nurse contacted Sister Marina.

"sister Marina said you went straight up to the 3rd floor, sister Marina picket there" she said.

"thank you" Narra said, then headed for the elevator.

Narra got out of the elevator, his gaze looking for the guard table. He smiled at Sister Marina who was waving towards him.

"thank you Na, can you help Aunt Mar organize this in the meeting room ?" ask Sister Marina again.

Narra nodded. As neighbors, their families were indeed familiar so they did not feel affection for each other. Narra also followed sister Marina to the room in question.

"Is lunch ready ?" ask someone from behind right at the entrance when they are arranging food on the table.

"dock already" said Sister Marina.

Narra turned. Andra stood before him.

"Na, are you here ?" ask Andra.

"doctors know Narra ? Narra delivers this meal doc. All of these meals were ordered at Narra's parents' shop. Coincidentally near my house and my subscription too" explained sister Marina.

"yes, she's my girlfriend" Andra replied smiling at Narra.

Sister Marina was stunned. Because all this time Andra and her sister doctor Indra became the idol of the hospital girls. Good nurse until young doctor. As a senior sister who is married, Sister Marina often heard her colleagues vent about Andra who seems to have no partner.

Narra looked at Andra. Andra introduced her by clearly stating their status.

"sorry, I have to go home. Narra comes home aunt Mar" said Narra immediately passed out of the room.

"Na, wait ! aunt hasn't paid for the food" stop Sister Marina.

Narra's steps stopped. He turned around and received the money from Sister Marina's hand.

"Narra came home aunty" said Narra again but the existence of Andra who was on the doorstep made his step stop.

"you come with me" Andra pulled Narra's hand.

***