Love for Time

Chapter 21

"WHAT?!" keysia did not accept. "So you like Cheryl?" hardik Keysia's. He was completely unacceptable, feeling betrayed by Dimitri. His face looked disappointed and angry.

Dimitri was silent, he seemed to be choosing the right words to say. Oma Shinta looked at her beloved granddaughter, just looking at her expression, she knew where Dimitri was feeling. Wanting to be on his granddaughter's side, Dimitri is engaged to Keisya since he entered college. Oma Shinta is wrong.

"I... " Dimitri paused for a moment, she took a deep breath. "I do like Cheryl but---"

"So what did you consider me all along, Dimitry?" sergeant Keisya again.

He no longer cared about the courtesy of Oma Shinta who just stayed there. His chest rumbled, his head like it was about to explode. Who would have thought Dimitri dared to be bright - the light said his feelings just like that.

"I thought I could be with you because I didn't like anyone at the time, Kei. Ii'm sorry... "

"Huh?"

"What do you mean?" ask Keisya. He who was originally ferocious, was now weakened to hear an apology coming out of Dimitri's mouth. Don't - don't Dimitri want to end their relationship.

Nay! Keisya will never be willing. He knew Dimitri first, and he was also the one who always helped Oma Shinta and Dimitri.

Oma Shinta looked at Dimitri with a sad look, while Cheryl looked down deeper and deeper. If only Cheryl wanted to disappear from this place.

"I don't mean anything, Kei. I just told her my true feelings. I like Cheryl. My feelings for him and for you are completely different. I love you as a friend."

Holy hooch!

Not only Keisya's heart is hammer, but also Cheryl. Keisya's heart was pounding with emotion, while Cheryl, he was really scared. He doesn't want to be called a pe-la-kor. Although actually his behavior is not much different from pe-la-kor. She knew Dimitri was engaged, but still could not resist when approached.

"Dimitri. "this time Oma Shinta tried to interject and mediate Keisya and Dimitri. "Do you think your feelings for Cheryl are not just a momentary feeling?"

Keisya, Dimitri and Cheryl were silent, they were trying to ponder the words Oma Shinta said. Oma Shinta looked at the faces of the three one by one. There is nothing wrong with each other's feelings, falling in love is natural. What is wrong is when we misbehave the feelings themselves.

"Dimi doesn't know, Oma. Dimi always wanted to be with Cheryl and support her. But, Oma and Kei need not worry. Cheryl already knew her position, she never asked for anything. Even he asked to break up first." Dimitri tried to explain to his Oma. "And we will definitely be separated. Next month I'll leave Indonesia."

Huh huh?

Surprised faces sprung up before Dimitri, including Cheryl. The young man had said nothing before. But, as usual, Cheryl was silent. He's waiting for the continuation of Dimitri's story.

"What do you mean?" Ask Keisya again, his voice was not as bad as before.

"I got a student duty in Malaysia to continue S2. And I've decided to accept it and work there." From the corner of Dimitri's eyes, he could feel Cheryl's sad gaze. But this is best for all of them.

"I'm sorry, Oma. Dimi has to go." he said, bowing. Oma Shinta just smiled and nodded her head, she never intended to prevent Dimitri from achieving his goals.

"Oma it's okay, Dimi. There's still Om you, right? But what about your engagement and Keisya?" ask Oma Shinta. He just doesn't want good relations between families to be damaged by Dimitri's rash decision.

"Oma, Kei, can we talk about the engagement without Cheryl? He had nothing to do with it" Dimitri said. He looked over and looked gently at Cheryl. "Let me drive him home. I promise I'll go home today and talk to you."

Oma Shinta looked at Keisya with a pleading gaze, she nodded her head as a sign so that Keisya would comply with Dimitri's request. Still with an ungodly feeling, Keisya nodded. "alright. Oma, let's just go home" he said while glaring. He wouldn't look at Cheryl's face.

***

That night Cheryl just rolled on her bed, her eyes wide open staring up at the sky - the sky of her boarding room. The translation work is over and the semester exam is over. Today the cost is already very quiet, most of the boarding residents spend the end of the year holiday in their hometown.

Unlike Cheryl, she did not dare to go back to her Papa's place. It is better that he is alone in the boarding house, even though it feels lonely and boring.

Since their meeting at the diner with Keisya and Oma Shinta, Dimitri never showed up again.

Last time, about a month passed, Dimitri just said he had to take care of some things in Semarang and Cheryl had to really take care of herself. That day Cheryl knew that Dimitri wouldn't see her anytime soon.

As usual, Cheryl was just waiting for news from Dimitri. He never tried to contact the young man, worried that it would cause trouble in the back.

Whether because of tired or bored, Cheryl must have accidentally fallen asleep when she arrived - suddenly stung by a subtle knock on the window of her room.

GECK! GECK!

"Chery... Cheryls... "

A whisper rang out from behind the window, but Cheryl remained unmoved. In his dream, he felt someone calling him. But he refused to look.

"Chery... Cheryls... "

Once again the voice called - calling his name, this time it sounded louder and clearer. Between conscious and unconscious, Cheryl squirms trying to ascertain whether she is dreaming or not.

"Chery... Cheryls... "

'Sir Dimi!!'

Cheryl froze, she rubbed her eyes and went back to listening to the good sounds out there.

Sepi... , only occasionally heard the sound of fireworks erupted and the sound of several motorized vehicles passing. Tonight is the night of the new year, according to the story usually people gather at the pancasila square. There is a bazaar and a night market.

GECK! GECK!

"Chery... Cheryl.... "

Cheryl's automatic soars, her heart pounding. No doubt, he wasn't dreaming. That's Dimitri's voice. Did he really come? Cheryl's eyes blinked, moved. It is undeniable that he misses the young man.

"MOM!!!" cry Cheryl while opening the window. He can't cover his excitement.

Sure enough!

From behind the window, Dimitri was smiling as he waved his hand. "Hi, I miss you, Cheryl... "

'Miss you too, Brother Dimi...'

Cheryl just blinked her eyes holding back all the feelings in her heart.

"Is brother Dimi here?"

"Yeah!"

"Where?"

"Wear your jacket and come with me!" dimitri's orders were gentle and as usual Cheryl immediately obeyed him.

And, here they are. On top of their second-floor boarding balconies, sitting alone without a word - a word with their hands intertwined.

PLASTERED... PLACATED..... Kratak kratak kratak...

Siiungg... Dor...

The sound of unpretentious firecrackers, colorful fireworks followed by glowing in the sky.

Bright and bright!!!

"The fireworks are beautiful" Cheryl said with distant eyes

"Hu-um." Dimitri nodded.

"Beautiful but only for a moment like. --"

"Our story." Dimitri and Cheryl said. They looked at each other and looked at each other and laughed equally.

Explosion - fireworks stay a little, they look back at the night sky, as if not willing to part with fireworks.

"In a moment, the fireworks are gone. And our story runs out too, Cheryl" Dimitri said slowly.

"I understand, Brother Dimi. When's departure?"

"Tomorrow."

Cheryl looked down for a moment and exhaled. "Yes" she replied.

I don't know what it's for, but it's just those words that she can say without crying. Cheryl promised herself not to cry when they were apart.

And today Dimitri deliberately came to say goodbye.

"Happy New Year, Cheryl. May this year and the years that follow, you be happy. With or without me."

"Yes." Yeah."

"Don't eat late. Quickly graduate and find a good job."

"Yes, Brother."

"Friends - friends here are your family, too. You're not alone, honey. Bang Satriyo and the others will help you."

"Thanks, Brother."

They looked back, only their eyes spoke. Somewhat called Cheryl and Dimitri's relationship. No one knows what is really between them. They joke, laugh, cry and reflect and understand each other, look after and share.

And now, they will part without crying.

"Goodbye, Cheryl."

"Goodbye, Brother Dimi."

...THE ENDS...

Note :

Dear Readers,

Sorry for this very uncomfortable story. The process is stalled - the joints and endings are also like this.

This story is actually for the event, but somehow the process is not that smooth. And also for some reason his contract was rejected, and I don't want revision2 anymore. With a heavy heart, I decided to just finish and maybe the revision will be in the form of another story.

Thank you, Readers 🙏

Sorry big - big and please understand.