
It feels good to have made it through so many problems. Things have returned to normal. I try not to overload my mind with past problems.
There is nothing special about the 12th grade. As usual, every day at school I spent time off with my best friends, Ranti, Tara, Malvin, and Alby. Being able to joke around with laughter without discussing any matter was so calming. Slowly I forgot about Arka. It was as if we had returned to our own world.
One thing that's still stuck is Alby's feelings. Not quite once, repeatedly he tried to express his feelings to me. But my answer was still the same, I still did not want to return to that pink world again. Even so, Alby was very able to understand my choice and we also remained good friends without any awkwardness.
Regarding the state of Malvin, from time to time his condition has gradually improved after every day he drank the herbs I gave. I rarely see her disease recur. Only occasionally did he feel intense dizziness and experience nosebleeds. But it didn't last long. Me and the others kept trying to encourage Malvin. We don't want him to feel alone and desperate. If not from his parents, then we are his friends who will always give encouragement to him.
Month by month passed. Time seemed to spin so fast that now was the time to be at the end of High School, the time for separation.
All the students were wearing suits, while the girls were dressed up in kebayas. We shook hands and hugged the farewell sign. It feels so sad to have to part with my friends and leave all the good memories here. When shaking hands with teachers we could not resist sobs.
After a sad moment, for a moment we laughed happily again at the pension event. Some children display their talents. Some perform traditional dance, drama, singing, dance, and other talents. Not to forget, Alby also went on stage. It seems he also wants to show teeth. I remember my agreement with him. I asked her to sing a romantic song. It seems he wants to keep it. And as I promised, I sat in the front seat, with Ranti, Tara, Malvin, and our parents sitting behind us. Malvin cheered as Alby took to the stage. This is the first time Alby has appeared in public. I can't wait to hear her voice again.
Alby sat down with a guitar in his hand. All the students clapping gave him some spirit so that he could perform confidently.
“Here I will sing a romantic song accompanied by a guitar,” said Alby began his performance.
“I will sing a song to someone very special. She is Vanella,” continued Alby loudly while pointing at me.
My eyes widened, shocked by what Alby said. Why is my name called? Did he sing to fulfill my request or was the song intended for me? I kept wondering in my heart. The rhythm of my heartbeat began to be irregular. Ranti and Tara nudged my hand, they followed me like other friends. All eyes were on me with their cries. I almost got it wrong.
Alby started singing. He sang the same song as at Malvin's house, which was again Proof of Virgoun. Whether it was his favorite song or the song had its own meaning to him and became an expression of his heart. Although she sang the same song, but I felt a different atmosphere. The romantic atmosphere really feels. My soul thumped at the melodious tone he was singing.
“Honey, she's your boyfriend?” whispered mother who was sitting behind me.
“Not. You know she's Vanella's decoy. Just friends no more.”
“But the power he likes you.”
“Vanella doesn't want to date again, Mom.”
My mother smiled at me, as if she couldn't believe my answer. Maybe you can see from my face that my heart is actually pounding right now. Either because I'm starting to have feelings for Alby or just because it's the first time someone's sung a song for me.
Suddenly a surprising thing was done Alby. While singing, he got off the stage and approached me.
“You are proof. From the beauty of the face and heart. You become harmonious when I sing about the light and darkness of this life.”
The lyrics she sang while giving me a rose. Everyone cheered my torment. I received the flower and lowered my head. I feel so ashamed. I didn't know that Alby would do something this brave.
After the retirement was over, everyone prepared to go home. I'm still talking to my mom, Ranti, Tara, and their parents.
“Sorry, excuse me. Van, can you talk?” ask Alby who appeared suddenly.
Everyone's staring. From their eyes it was obvious they were trying to taunt me.
“Iya. Ma'am, I'm sorry to leave.”
“Tante, sorry I pinjem his son daftar,” said Alby.
“Iya, Son. Please. Looks like there will be another romantic surprise,” ledek mom.
I looked into my mother's eyes in disagreement. I followed Alby's steps. He invited me to sit on a bench under a tree.
“What's up, Al?”
“Gue to say the same lo.”
“Iya, by the way. Don't be long. Not good with others.”
“Yes, bentar doang kok. Emm... Van. I still want to say the same thing. About my feelings. Don't you want to give me my chance? I promise I will prove to you that I am not rich Arka. I will not miss Lo.”
“Not that problem, Al. Please understand if I need time to heal from this heartbreak. Don't wait for me because I don't know when I'll fall in love again. There are still many better than me.”
“But it will not be as special as you. I'm not gonna give up, Van. I will keep trying until you accept me. This is school farewell. After this, we will not see each other again for a long time. I want to go to college and I want to work. I promise once I have my own income, I'll come to your room. Lo wait for me yes.”
“Do not promise anything uncertain, Al. I don't want to get married if I haven't completed my S1 studies. It's also not necessarily that I want to get married. And it's still a long time. Any possibility can still happen.”
“Gue is sure of my choice, Van. I'm just gonna marry you. Wait aja. I'll proofin.”
“Gue can't give you any answers. Let time prove everything. Focus on your cooperation. Hopefully you can be a successful person and whoever your soul mate will be, it must be the best for lo.”
“Thanks, Van. I hope it's you. You are also the spirit of the college. Tets be the Vanella I know.”
“Definitely. Still a position, right?”
“Still dong. We just split up the place. I will often contact you. Lo tetep can share anything with me.”
We shake hands and smile. I went back with Ranti, Tara, and our parents. Apparently they were going home.
“Iya, Son. If you still want to miss the same friends, yes here first. We parents go home first,” replied Om Mahesa, Ranti's father.
“Mother also goes home first yes, dear. You are the same Ranti later home,” said mother.
“Oh Yes Om, Bu.”
“Photo together first let there be a photo of memento. So let rich big family,” proposed Tara.
“Eh invite Malvin, Alby, their parents also dong,” said Ranti.
“Oh yes. Must be complete,” I replied.
I called Malvin and Alby. They then took their parents. We also took pictures together like a big harmonious family.
“Eh, Vin. Where to go after graduation?” ask Ranti to Malvin.
“He said our pretentious son wants to be a soldier,” replied his father Malvin.
“Was serious, Om? Great you, Vin.”
“Enjoy yes, Vin. May your ideals be realized. Don't forget about us. Don't be an arrogant person. Spirit and success anyway.”
“Thank you for your prayers and passion, Van. Yang laen thanks too. I'm going to be a very rich Malvin. Oh yes, sorry if for a long time we can not communicate. If I succeed, I will meet you. We meet again when we are both successful. You guys are eager to go to college or work. Anyway everything should be a great person.”
“Hust! Yes, we will reunite sometime,” said Tara.
“Sure dong,” sahut Alby.
We can finally laugh. Farewell became a very beautiful moment where we could all get together, even by bringing our parents. I tried to hold back my tears that wanted to fall from earlier to hold back this feeling of haru. The one thing that made me the most happy was seeing the closeness of Malvin and his parents. Looks like Malvin's parents are paying more attention to Malvin now.
“Photo again yuk everyone,” invite Ranti.
We all took pictures together again. A smile of happiness on everyone's face. This will be a photo of our best memories.
After taking a picture and our parents had gone home, Malvin suddenly pulled my hand away from them all. She immediately placed an orange bracelet on my wrist.
“Vin, what is this?”
“Lo don't see this bracelet?”
“Iya, I know. What do you mean?”
“Make a sign of our friendship. I will be busy, can not meet you, can not chat lo. Later lo kangen again no jailin lo, no one makes kesel lo.”
“Idih PD bang. There are lo who will miss the same attention I.”
“Iya I must miss very much my personal doctor,” he replied while pinching both cheeks.
“Hobbies really nyubitin cheeks. Pain, Vin. Eh congratulations yes, soon you will be a great soldier. I will be one of the most proud. Later if you have become a soldier, I will tell everyone that a great soldier is my friend.”
“Wah so you've imagined first. I will also be proud to see you become a successful person. College spirit. Don't be recalcitrant. Don't like truancy. If a task is completed on time, do not wait for the deadline. Inget, must pass with cumlaude.” predicate
“Ready, Commander!”
“Van, take care of yourself. If there is time to play to my house wherever I am.”
“Hah? Where are you at? Your home is just that.”
“Who knows how to move. Anyway wherever I you have to visit me often.”
“Oke.”
“Gue dear lo,” said Malvin while holding my hand.
My smile also turned into a flat expression. I looked into his eyes seriously. Malvin laughed.
“As friends. That's why I panicked. It is rich in my own.”
“Oh, yes. I love you too. Take care of your health. Don't get sick anymore. Inget, that army must be healthy and strong.”
“Ready, boss.”
Malvin pinched my cheek once more, after which he took me in his arms, taking me with friends again. We also took pictures with our classmates. After that we hugged each other and shed tears, feeling the weight of the separation that had to happen. Various wonderful memories have been carved together in this school. It felt so heavy to let it all go. But time must keep turning.
Various heartwarming moments occur today.one more that is no less moving is a hug from Ellisa. Although he did not want to say sorry, but his embrace had shown that he also felt sad for this separation. Although all this time it looks is competition and hostility, but at this separation only looks love and togetherness. All hugged each other tightly with love.