
My name is Rion, I have a very sweet and adorable childhood friend, her name is Rena. Rena, the little girl who accompanied me to play first, has now become a sweet virgin that really captivates the heart. The status of a friend made me unable to take steps to get her into a relationship that was more than just a friend. There's just a little fear that if Rena knows what I'm feeling, she'll probably stay away and our precious friendship for me will be shattered instantly.
Rena is a cheerful girl, easy to get along with anyone. Not a few of our classmates who confessed and became entangled in his charms. In contrast to myself, I was too indifferent and cold to others. I kind of put up a high wall so that no one can get close, except for Rena of course.
The older I get, the more unstoppable the feelings I hold for Rena. I'm greedy, I want more. But I was too scared to start. Afraid that I would break all the bonds I have with Rena.
High School, the good times and the times to start new feelings. Likewise with Rena, my best friend began to make up her face which I think is very beautiful without any makeup.
"De, Rion's waiting, right in front."
"Stand, ma." Rena replied from inside her room.
"Stay, yes Rion. The usual Rena, it's a long time to be ready!" said Rena's mother while shaking her head slowly.
"It's okay, ma," replied Rion. He was told to call Rena's parents as mama and papa. That was because Rion was an orphan, the young man used to live in an orphanage. Now that Rion can rent a small place near Rena's house for her to live in, Rion pays her room's monthly fee from side work.
"Come, go hunt. Is it too late?!" Rena pulled Rion's arm while walking wide, it was obvious that she was in a hurry.
"Na, slow down. Ntar fell," said Rion.
"You're slow to get ready, why now you're even dragging Rion, huh?!" apparently the mother was a little annoyed with the behavior of the child alone. It was late and made his friend wait, he should have apologized. Not even in such a hurry.
"Want if we were both late?" rena is currently wearing shoes.
"Go first, yes ma. Assalamualaikum!" the girl then fled, not forgetting that she was gnawing on her best friend.
The trip to school was always the best part according to Rion, he could listen to Rena's babble that told him anything. However, for the first time and only now happened. Rion did not like what his own hearing captured. His friend, the sweet girl who made him fall in love, his Rena, mentioned the name of another young man. Not to mention that a very thin pink pseudo stained the white cheeks of his friend. He wanted to stop Rena's words immediately, but he couldn't do it. All Rion could do was smile thinly while hiding the pain in his heart.
Days pass, Rion and Rena's relationship looks as usual. However, in fact, Rion drew the line so as not to look disappointed with his new best friend's relationship. Well, since last week, Rena and Aryo decided to try dating. Still clearly remembered the look of happiness Rena when telling the happy news for herself.
"Rion, Rion, don't tell me anything about Mama, yeah. I'm on Aryo's way again, we agreed to date. Kyaaa, what a taste. My daughter is now my boyfriend, Ren," Rena said a week ago.
Reno smiled faintly as she congratulated him half-heartedly. "Congratulations, yes. I'm glad you're this happy. May the relationship be preserved."
From there Rion began to keep his distance, he no longer picked up Rena. There is a figure who is more worthy of doing that. Rena did not also look for herself and instead thanked for being able to go alone with her boyfriend. Surely the girlfriend is waiting at the crossroads, because the Rena family no one knows that she is in a relationship.
"Hmm, yes," Rion replied without turning her head. The young man remained focused on the book he had in his hand.
"What did you read again, anyway?" rena asked trying to get as familiar as before. It seems like he feels a little bit that their relationship is not the same anymore and a little sorry. He wanted to make friends and joke around as usual, it was just that he was too busy, that was the reason.
"Book!" reply Rion short.
"You're it–," said Rena disconnected.
Rion stood up from his seat. "I go first, yeah. I forgot to make an appointment, Na!" Rion walked away leaving Rena alone.
"But I want to talk to you ..," Rena muttered looking at Rion's departure with a hard-to-read look. It was the last day Rena met with Rion. His friend chose to move without informing him.
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Three years passed, Rena who has graduated also chose college while working more than a year ago. There was no word on his old friend. Reno disappeared like swallowed by the earth.
"One more day I passed without any news I heard about you. I missed you, man. Really longing," said Rena while staring at the sun slowly returning to her contest. Those are the words Rena used to say every night in place of day.
One quiet morning, a light blue envelope received by Rena. There is no sender name, only the recipient name listed. Rena opened the letter slowly and began to read the contents.
"No, no, this can't happen!" said Rena with a pushy look. The girl screamed out loud enough accompanied by the roar of tears that slowly began to descend.
"After all these years, you've never told me. And, this is what I got?!" rena continued sobbing poignantly.
"He-he-he, you, you must be kidding. This is just one of the lies you often do as you used to, right!" kekeh Rena hopeful.
"You can't be in the same world as me. You cannot leave me, your friend first! And what the hell is this confession? Why don't you ever be honest if you like and keep the same taste as me?"
"Hu-hu-hu .., both of us are too stupid and afraid to admit it. Now only I feel bitter alone. We're really stupid apparently, Rion," lamented Rena clutched tightly to the last letter from her best friend.
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