Longing Curtain

Episode 20's

"I believe in natural selection that every parting there must be a meeting, so why should I fear loss? "

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Netraku blinked, sunlight burst into the gap of my window. My alarm sounds disturb my hearing. I opened my eyes to see the same room. Peach-colored walls with calm shades cooled my gaze, moving from the bed to the bathroom to clean myself.

All the tests I have had with satisfactory results and I was accepted to my dream university. So does the time of student orientation that is so strange in my opinion. Using cardboard signage, colorful ribbons and onion necklaces further add to my strange impression. But eventually that time passed and now is my first day on campus.

"Dek left with brother or alone?" ask Fahmi while chewing his food.

"Bareng aja sak, let me spit, "i said.

"okay, "he said.

After finishing the meal I rushed to Fahmi's car. Experience the hands of my parents with all my love. Request permission to start a new day as well as a new leaf.

"Depot deck, sister there is morning lecture," cried big brother Fahmi. This is my brother.

I immediately entered the black car. Although it has been this big, I have not dared to drive a car because of the trauma of an incident. Where at that time I had to see in real life a very heartbreaking incident.

"Sir, I'll know you as well as my sister. Yes itung-itung matchlangin you let move on "sister Fahmi glance at me with his ignorant smile. Fuck up!

"I'm not interested, "I said briefly.

"Why? Temen brother cogan all right, anyways you have to move on. She was happy with someone else when you weren't?" said.

"I don't want to be hurt anymore, I'm used to one-way love, "I'm lethargic.

"On campus will not be hanged again deh believe, the adek time of this cute sister mengejomblo mulu, "said cengengesan. I just grunt annoyed.

It didn't take me and Fahmi's brother long to get to campus. A new atmosphere and new friends made me adapt to this situation. My throat is drying out like I need some fluids. I glanced at the watch attached to the wrist. There's still time!

"So stop, "my words while patting him on the shoulder.

"Why? " sanyanya.

"I want to buy a drink first, brother first," I said.

"Let's go home call my sister, yes" he said.

I nodded in agreement. I opened the car door and closed it again. Don't forget to give my sweetest smile. It's like a couple!

Netraku caught a heartwarming sight, a little boy was sitting by the side of the road holding his stomach. Cross the street and start walking towards her. I stared at her wear and tear, disheveled hair and thin-looking body tapping my heart to help her.

"What's the big deal here? "

I held her shaky shoulders smiling lightly at me, even though I knew she was enduring the pain.

"I'm hungry, brother, want to eat but have no money "

I was moved to see his condition. I still squander money when someone still needs money. I am not grateful, I want a lot of things. There are some people whose lives are still bad.

"Yaudah, wait for my brother here, "my name.

I turned to look towards the food stall. Buy two packs of rice and a few drinks to the shop owner. I went back to the position the boy stopped by.

"Silver has rice and eat yah, "my word while handing the rice packet to him.

He immediately took it from my hand, began to untie the rope on the wrapper and directly devoured it. I just stared at him while stroking his head. I smiled when I saw him smiling at me with his mouth full of rice.

"Dec, brother bawain nih bread "

That voice made me look. The man with the black box shirt sitting next to me aligned his body with the boy as I did. I scrunched my forehead like I was no stranger to that face. He looked at me without saying a word.

"The dream for me, brother? "asked the boy to take my eyes off.

"He eats a lot, let's get big," he said, shrugging his shabby hair.

"So this brother also loves me to eat, now he also gives bread. Thank you," said the boy smiling.

"Sama-sama" I was surprised because I said the word along with the man.

I just looked at him strangely and was confused as to what to do.

"Sorry, have we met before? " the question arrived, suddenly my tongue was confused.

"I don't know, but it looks like we've met "I'm replying to the man.

"Are you at the bookstore?"

I stared for a moment at his face, turning back the memory some time ago.

"Yes how do you know? "my word.

"I asked for your novel, when you forgot? "ask.

"Owh, whose sister was crying was it? "manyu make sure.

"Yes, I know my name is Muhammad Hamzah, call me Hamzah, "he said as he stuck out his hand.

"Zahra Anastasya, call Zahra, "my word.

"It's nice to see you again, and by the way, why are you here? "ask.

"I'm in college here, "my point is short.

"Me too, may we be one class huh, "he said I just smiled.

I never thought I would see him again. After giving up my favorite novel for her sister, now that I am back at the meeting, I just look at her for some reason there is an inner bond between me and her.

"Schooler's here huh? Great, when did I get rich? "the little boy broke the silence.

"Later if it's big, now eat first so that it can be like a brother okay, "said Hamzah back random shuffle the child's hair.

Hamzah's speech was countered by a nod by him. How kind he is, caring about the fate of the street children who are sprawled. In this age there are still those who are as good as Hamzah. Subhanaylah!

"Zahra, let's go back in like a class, "he said. I'm haya nodding.

"Sister stay first yes, chest, "said Hamzah waving his hand in reply with a small smile from the sweet boy.

I entered the campus gate, the spacious courtyard and the multi-storey building made me even more nervous. Walking hand in hand with Hamzah, like two lovebirds who are inseparable despite just getting acquainted.

Step onto the information board to see where my class is. Pointing from top to bottom looking for my name. Found already!

"We're one class ra, you majored in office administration, right? " Hamzah turned his head and I saw the one appointed by Hamzah.

"really? Asik dong if so, "ujarku enthusiastically.

"Jude, we're class, just step in" he said, nodding and following his steps.

When I arrived at the class beautiful scenery greeted me, the unique and interesting class decoration gave a deep impression and the wall paint that was calm increasingly beautify the space. And....

"Siska?! We're a class ?"many enthusiast.

"Zahra?! Does God not know if he can meet you? "he said, we hug like a sister who misses her brother. Siska let go of the hug and turned to look towards Hamzah.

"This who? Wow bad, enter first already dapet guy, "siska said cengengesan.

"Not really, Hamzah knows this is my best friend Siska" I said. Hamzah reached out and was greeted by Siska

"Hamzah"

"Siska"

In fact they did not let go of the grip of his hand, throwing each other a smile that once meant that.

"Ehm, already dong grip, there is a single thisih, "i said grin.

"Eh, sorry, "sick Siska. Hamzah just smiled ah, basic mode!

The lecturer came, I immediately chose a seat next to Siska and Hamzah chose a place in the corner of the door. Today's agenda is to introduce and discuss a little material. After completion of the introduction continued with the discussion of the material. Everything is explained in the aftermath to this stage I still understand.

"Let's go to the canteen, "siska

"Byeah, "i said.

"Hamzah want to go with Kekantin? "ask Siska.

"May, "Hamzah got out of his chair and followed me and Siska.

On the side I was put in the hand, choosing the front bench to look outside. Ordering some food to eat, despite the awkward atmosphere due to the presence of Hamzah but I tried to adapt to the environment.

"How did you find him? Make me curious, "siska said.

"It was in the bookstore when we finished the exam, it was a book I liked. Eh, even his sister cried so I love him, "my word.

"Ow, that's "

I looked around the canteen. Until I saw Fahmi's presence on the very end of the bench. He smiled at me while waving his hand. Pantesan henchman, same chick turns out. Basic brother!

I replied with a smile and a wave of the hand, he laughed but stopped immediately when the girl was suspicious. Directly looking back must be looking for who brother Fahmi smilein.

"Ngapain ra's? "asked Siska in my laughter.

"No, it's just funny, "my word.

"you're not sick, are you? "ask Siska touching my forehead.

"Geez, hot! Ice cube where ice cubes, "siska's test coupled with his laughter.

"What I love is ice cubes, "tell me and he laughs at my behavior.

"So Zahra saw the boy, who was sitting in the corner, :saying Hamzah with his giggles, Siska looked in the direction Hamzah pointed.

"Ow, now you're brave? The proof is already in the boys, "siska said.

I was just picking my lips, my own brother's time I was dating was impossible. "Who's ra by the way? A boyfriend? Know dong," said Siska.

I thought for a moment how if I was judging Siska it must be exciting.

"Yes, why? "i was plain, but my heart was screaming.

"Daughter? No way! So it's off now? "ask Siska.

"Deliver? Meanin? " ask Hamzah thrust into the conversation.

"Then Zahra was hard to move on her, never liked but hungin continue. I haven't moved on for two years, "siska glanced at me.

"Why then? But Zahra was sweet, " said Hamzah, I choked on hearing what he had just said. The word seemed to be attached to my ears. Brother Angga!

"What sis, what a disgrace, "I pout.

"No papa ra, we're going to temen, "said Hamzah.

"Jaudah, I think there will be more material, to the yuk class, "attribute Hamzah.

I got out of the chair, sipping the remaining drink. Staring at Fahmi's brother for a moment, he glanced mischievously. He must have known what he meant.

I dropped my weight in the chair, checked for a moment the phone looked at one of the green apps. No chat came in. Free dong I have an account no one chat? Since that day I have never communicated to brother Angga, let alone brother Syarif. Chat is just fitting need doang, if not just be a connoisseur of the story.

I put the phone in my pocket, took some of the novels that were stored in my bag. Taking out one book that I found interesting, I slowly opened it page by page and lived through every word contained within.

"Read what ra? "

I looked up, Hamzah sitting in front of me smiling

"Novel, "my word is short.

"What title? Story dong, "he said.

"The title is 'Secret'," I said.

"I'm serious zah, really, "my word is convincing.

"So he said a secret? "said

"I mean the title is a secret, that's it" I said.

"Ow, kirain was joking, "he said grimly. Ah, this Hamzah. "Nextin" he added again.

"So this story likes someone but our friends also like that person, continue to have to let go of our loved ones to see our friends happy" at length my explanation.

"Ra! What do you tell me? " siska said in response to my conversation. I looked at him cynically, he laughed at me even more.

"Great love, Just like me, "said Hamzah, as I turned to be confused about Hamzah's words.

"Can you read? " said.

I gladly slide the chair and spread my novel on the table, reading together with someone I just met.

Days pass so quickly, leaving time to start a new life. I've been calling Fahmi repeatedly, but nothing! My chat was not opened at all. I waited for his presence before the gate. Find a comfortable place to relax your mind. Staring at the phone maybe there is a chat this time, but still. I'm gabut!

"Zahras"

I looked forward, the matic bike stopped in front of me. He opened the helmet showing his real face.

"Hamza? "my word.

"Who's home? "ask.

"Picked up, but not yet, "I said.

"You don't want to be together? "ask, O God, am I taught?

I thought for a moment, but my gaze shifted as Brother Fahmi passed in front of me, I immediately waved my hand. Hamzah who saw my behavior immediately looked back. Fahmi opened the car glass smiling towards me hinting to enter immediately. But it's not nice to leave Hamzah.

"Sorry, I was picked up. Next time, "I said.

"okay, "he said.

I walked away from where I was stepping towards the car. Sometimes I see Hamzah who is still in place, not forgetting with a little smile he put forward his motorbike and I get into Fahmi's car.

On the way there is only silence. Ka Fahmi focused on driving, while I still glared at the green application on my phone. Still no one chatted! Where exactly are the people of the world?!

I remember what happened today, how a startling meeting and a new friendship kept spinning in my head. Especially when I saw Siska's expression when I told her that Fahmi's sister was my boyfriend. There's just, I'm not that easy siska.

"Why smile smile, don't don't .." said brother Fahmi breaking the silence.

"Don't do what? "tanyaku.

"Well, can you guys? "any antusis.

"Cowok what? "my word.

"Yeah, that was nymperin you. It wasn't the guy he was called, " said Brother Fahmi.

"Oh, just temen, "I said briefly.

"I think he likes you, " said Fahmi, I just glared.

"Huh, like?! Ngaco deh, is it the sister fortune teller can read the contents of people's hearts? "tanyaku.

"Sister is a guy, so I understand someone's gestures if they fall in love again" he said.

"Huh, sister, "my words laugh.

"By the way, your daughter is beautiful too, "said brother Fahmi diverted the speaker.

"O Allah, Sister. Just got dikantin already brought a girl, now has a crush on Siska, "my word.

"Istigfar dek, recite haphazardly, "said brother Fahmi.

"That should be sister, don't play girl feelings, that fragile girl should not be hurt, "I said.

"Oh my goodness, this brother is his cousin, "

he said while randomizing the hair wrapped in hijab.

"So really, if her sister feels the same way a woman feels," I said, fixing my hijab.

"Yes, I promised, but I asked for her phone number, right? "

I raise an eyebrow, surely my handsome brother will act to persuade me.

"No! "my word is short.

"Why can't you? Brother has good intentions, "he said.

"I can't! "my word.

"Can ya? Plis, this time. Cute and beautiful sister, can ya? "said again. This time he used his signature style, puple eyes.

"It can't be a point!" I said. I stared out the window, actually amused to see Fahmi's brother whining like this.

She just blicked her lips, I held back my laughter from seeing her expression. Really funny!

There are just the actions of this brother, but many are waiting in line why should Siska?

I was at home, climbing the stairs one by one to the room. Throw away the original bag, and grab the towel hanging neatly on the wall. Stepping into the bathroom refreshes.

***

There was only the sound of the clanking of spoons adorning the dining table. I devoured the vegetables on the plate. Uh, good

It just so happens that today I have no overtime schedule so I can have dinner together tonight.

Not satisfied I enjoyed, like something hit my ankle. I looked down, there was only Fahmi's foot beside my foot. I stared at Fahmi's sharp brother, he moved his eye movements as if hinting at something.

I raised an eyebrow, as if asking what Fahmi's sister was. He moved his mouth as if to say to open the phone on my side. What's on the phone?

I opened the phone, inserted a pattern that locked my phone. A notification from the whatsapp application is plastered in front of the screen, I immediately open. It was a message from Fahmi.

(request the phone number yes deck) he said accompanied by a face emot weld. I immediately typed.

(Not want to!) I said accompanied by emot sticking out his tongue.

(Well, plis deck batuin sister) she said with an emot crying.

(No, no, no) I said.

(Durhaka loh denied the order) he said accompanied by emot glaring, I'm in a nutshell.

(Luck!) I said with emot sticking out my tongue.

"Zahrah! Fahm! What the hell are you guys?! By the way, should I go through a cell phone? Sitting facing? " spoken dad, immediately I put it on the table and faced dad.

"Sorry father, brother Fahmi still bothering Zahra. Don't be angry, Dad? " i said with a clear face giving off my powerful manner

Dad pinched my nose.

"Dad not angry, just wonder why you do not talk directly is better? "said father.

"Sister Fahmi is a fad, my leg time is stepped on him, "my lips.

"Not really bad boy, don't really lie to Zahra! " said Brother Fahmi.

"So, what's wrong? "ask dad.

"No papa yah, "sir Fahmi

"Lies that well, was dikantin brother Fahmi eat the same girl, "my words, brother Fahmi glared at me.

"real brother? "said father.

"No, no" said Fahmi.

"Lied well, "my words.

"Honestly, I don't like you lying,"

said Father.

"Yes yeah, "finally Fahmi said it.

"They're hijab ngak brother? "asked father, brother Fahmi looked up at the twinkle towards father.

"No, why? "ask brother Fahmi.

"Well if you are looking for a woman who is hijab, when she can close her aura means to greatly preserve her honor. Understand what is wrong, what is right and what should not be done. Believe me, the hijab woman is special. No, Bun? "ask dad.

"Truly well, "said mother said, brother Fahmi just silent maybe was thinking about the words of the father.

"Dengerin tuh sak, try to see Siska good, beautiful, hijab again. Not like his sister's interlude, clothes that don't fit in'," I added.

"Makanya brother asked for the number you do not love, how would you like to deketin if so, "said brother Fahmi.

"If Fahmi's brother is a real man, show dong the courage of his brother, samperin, ask him directly. That's a gantle, "my word.

"Kamua nantang brother? "anyhow, I put my shoulders down.

"Okay sister thank you, "said brother Fahmi.

"If you see you guys being young first, usually the same father and mother fight mulu mulu can not be complete if a day diem, "said the father.

"Father who is more likely to fight mulu, how not keles, "said mother.

"The mother's father's father's abbacy was very, never noticed, "said the father blushing his lips.

"The father's abusers anyway!" said the mother hit the shoulder slowly father, as a result the father grimaced.

"What matters is that we're together now, right?" Dad raised one eyebrow while teasing.

"Alhamdulillah, indeed God has betrothed us, "said mother.

"The story is nostalgic? "my words while glancing mischievously.

We laughed together, telling each other the past. I want to continue to feel together like this there is no wound that envelops. Late at night, I stepped into the room, leaving those who were busy watching television.

Plunge my body into my soft mattress, pull the blanket and cover part of my body. Picking up the phone, turning on the data and sliding across whatsapp.

An unknown number was clearly displayed on the main screen. A chat he sent.

(Assalamualaikum Zahra) his first chat, I was confused who chatted me suddenly.

(Waalaikumsalam sorry who is it?) my many.

(I'm Hamzah, time forgot) I immediately checked his profile.

(O Hamzah, where did my number come from? ) many.

(From Siska) he said. It's true Siska!

(What are you doing again? Praying yet?) he's chats me back.

(Ordinary break, have prayed) I said.

(Jaudah rest I want to do the job first, Assalamualaikum)

(Waalaikumsalam) I said, and only read by him.

I turned off the phone and put it on the nightstand, closing my eyes to welcome a questionable tomorrow.