Just Pasrah

best friend

In a mall in modern and crowded Surabaya. The mall has a clean and shiny marble floor, with various shops and boutiques around it. Bright floodlights illuminate every corner of the mall, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere. The boisterous sounds of visitors shopping and interacting filled the air.

Lana and Mia walked side by side in the crowd of the mall, laughing and joking cheerfully. They stopped in front of the window of the clothing store, looking around at the items on display enthusiastically. In the meantime, cheerful pop music churns from the loudspeakers around the mall, adding to their spirits.

"Well, Mi, look at this shirt! It's so beautiful, it looks like it fits us"

" Yes, it fits! We could be twins fashionista"

Lana shook her head"But you should know, Mi, you are still the most beautiful among the two of us, seriously mi "

Mia said while posing with her usual style ."Ah, stop it! You are also not less beautiful, Lah. We're both cool!

The two laughed cheerfully, enjoying their moment together in the middle of the mall crowd. They continued their journey, looking through other shops and encountering various interesting items.

Lana just suddenly shouted while pointing to the shoe store, "Mia, take a look at these shoes! It could be our new collection"

"Hahaha Seriously, Lah? New shoes again? You can't stop shopping, can you?"

" Not necessarily! Maybe I need more shoes to chase our big dreams"

" Yes, we must walk in comfortable shoes to success!"

They walked together, kept joking around and shared a laugh in the crowd. Suddenly, their gaze was fixed on a familiar figure standing several meters away. It was Raihan, Mia's boyfriend, chatting and joking with her other friends.

Mia suddenly shouted loudly "Raihan! Hey, Raihan!"

" It seems that Mia is very happy to see Raihan" thought Lana because she was also happy with Rayhan's presence but Lana knew that she did not have the right to it.

Mia waved her hand excitedly, trying to attract Raihan's attention. Raihan looked towards them, surprised to see Mia and Lana in the middle of the mall crowd.

Raihan while walking up to them, "Hey, Mia! What's up?"

Shamelessly Mia immediately held Raihan's hand in public as if she was trying to tell the world if they were a couple.,"We're going for a walk in the mall, Raihan. Why are you here?"

" It just so happens to be hanging out with friends. It's nice to meet you here!"said Raihan who glanced towards Lana as if he said it was special for Lana.

"Rubber, it's so good to see you, Raihan" replied Lana. He replied with a troubled heart, not knowing why but his face flushed quickly.

Mia here only focuses on her boyfriend but she does not see the change in face of her best friend.

'he kept holding Raihan and said, '"You can join us if you want. Maybe I could joke together"

"Good, I miss you too Mia hahaha "Raihan pinched her nose which inexplicably made Lana jealous.

But they are a couple, so it is natural to do such intimacy .So Lana curses her own feelings and thinks this is just a matter where she just feels comfortable because Rehan is by far her best friend where she confides.

Unlike Mia where she made a mask with this girl. Although it is undeniable if he is happy with Mia as a friend. But of course there is a difference from the feelings he developed with Rehan over these few days.

Raihan joins Lana and Mia, and they continue their journey at the mall while joking and laughing together.

But when Mia and Raihan walked together while holding hands with great familiarity. With their expressions emanated an unstoppable happiness. Lana, who had originally walked beside them, was silent for a moment when she saw the closeness of Mia and Raihan.

Lana smiles and sees Raihan and Mia, despite the envy in her heart but Lana is grateful that she has Raihan as a good friend and best friend.

"I'm really happy, Raihan. Every time you're with you, the world feels like both of us are hehehe "whispers Nia to Reyhan's ears but can still be heard by Lana.

Rayhan clasped Mia's hand tightly."Me too, Mia. You make my life so much more beautiful"

Lana, who was aware of her slightly neglected existence in the moment, smiled faintly and spoke cautiously.

"beautiful for sharing a bego bed" Lana said in her heart but she wasn't angry just smiling as if it was commonplace.

But on the surface Lana still smiled sweetly and said, "The two of you seem very happy together. I'm glad to see it"

Mia suddenly stopped her steps and looked at Lana, probably because of her time with Raihan so she immediately forgot Lana's presence and here Mia felt so guilty.

"Sorry, Lana. We got a little too carried away. How're you? How's your good life going?"

Lana did not expect Mia to ask like that at all but she followed the flow and replied." I haven't found the right partner, Mia. Maybe it's not time for me yet"

"Lana, you deserve happiness too. Don't close your heart, who knows there's someone out there who will make you as happy as Mia and I feel" Rayhan said solemnly.

According to Rayhan, it is also good if Lana finds a new partner, maybe she will quickly forget about Kevin who is a jerk.

" Thank you, Raihan. I'll keep searching and let fate rule it"

"Yes Lana, you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. Of course I will find a suitable partner for you and I think it will definitely be happier than me today" said Mia who inexplicably added a wound in Lana's heart.

Amidst Lana's smile trying to cover up her sadness, her phone suddenly shook and signaled an incoming message on WhatsApp. Lana picked up her phone and opened the message carefully. It made her surprised and smiled a little.

"Hello Lana! earlier Mia asked you to find a partner, but do not be too rushed. I believe that one day you will find someone special. Remember that you are a wonderful person and deserve true love. If you need a friend to listen to, I'm always here. Stay strong, Lana!"

Lana read the message with a warm heart. The words of support from Raihan made him feel appreciated and reminded that someone was watching him. Although he had to forget Kevin, Raihan's presence as an ever-present friend made him feel stronger.

In the silence inside the mall, Lana smiled and replied to the message quickly.

"Thank you, Raihan. I really appreciate your support. You are a special friend to me and I am lucky to have you by my side. I will stay strong and open my heart to new things. Thank you for always listening and being there for me."

Lana pressed the send button with a feeling of relief. Although there were still wounds to be dealt with, but the message from Raihan gave a little ray of hope in his life. He promised himself to keep moving forward and open his heart to new opportunities to come.

With steady steps, Lana continues her journey with Mia and Raihan inside the mall, realizing that the friendship they have means a lot to her.

Especially Rayhan.