LOVE NARA

21 LEARNING TO ACCEPT

No time for graduation, August. Waiting time by all UI and UGM students. August is the graduation month of the two leading universities in Indonesia. No wonder recorded this August they graduated graduates and graduates umpteenth time this month.

No exception with Arif. This time graduation was different. Unlike the time he completed his S1 graduation in Bengkulu. Without a girlfriend who accompanied him won the title of bachelor.

Today's graduation for Arif is a historical moment in his life. A lover of the graduation escort accompanied him. Moreover, this time the graduation of S2 at the University of the yellow alma mater, the university he had dreamed of. A pride to study at the University of Indonesia(UI). Arif grew happy when Nara was the one who became his graduation companion.

Saturday morning at the end of August. When the sun is still ashamed - ashamed to show its form. Nara and Arif are ready - ready to go to the UI Depok hall.

By taking an online taxi car the car was racing towards the destination of Nara and Arif. Arif graduation ceremony procession divided into 2 sessions. Session 1 starts at 9 a.m. Arif is scheduled to attend graduation session 1.

Thankfully, the trip has not been so stuck. UI graduation day is synonymous with extraordinary kamacetan day. And now Arif and Nara prove it themselves. Half an hour late he will not be able to attend his own graduation.

Arrive at Balaiurang UI at half-seven in the morning. Arif met his friends. Does not seem Angga present in the crowd of graduation euphoria this time. Mata Nara is looking for the figure of Angga among thousands of people who will be graduating this morning.

Seeing Nara was like looking for something. It seems that Arif knows who Nara is looking for. It felt like pain pierced his heart when the name was written on his mind was the person Nara was looking for.

"Nara, you're looking for Angga huh!! Angga will not exist. Dina today was flown to National University Hospital in Singapore.

"A-pa ? how is Dina now, brother Arif ? still in a coma are you conscious ? " ask Nara curiously.

"Dina 3 days ago came out of her coma.

His father took the initiative to move him to Singapore, " replied Arif.

"Tara I went in first. Graduation invitation card is already on you no!! " ask Arif before leaving Nara.

Nara answered only with a nod of the head sign that the invitation card for the graduation companion was already on her.

Arif register first. Before he entered the hall hall hall UI campus. It took half an hour finally Arif sat in the place that has been provided for the graduates. Arif mingled with other graduates and graduates. All feeling happy, the atmosphere of joy mixed into one.

Memories are flashed here. All just burst out. With friends - college friends who are currently the same - the same sitting here. Struggling to finish college. Leaving home to get a master's degree behind his name. But Angga isn't here. Cannot attend the graduation itself. Because Dina ....

The graduation procession began, the rector and the rectorate entered the room in an orderly manner. A choir leader came out of the line to go up on stage. Then the MCs asked to sing the national anthem together.

Arif cried when the national anthem was sung. He and Angga should be able to stand together here. Then the rector opened the graduation event with the symbol of the hammer ketok mark the graduation procession began. Then he gave a short speech.

The best graduates are called one by one to go on stage. The name Angga is included in one of the best graduates.

There was not a drop of dew on both corners of Nara's eyes. When the name echoes in the hall hall hall hall hall. Angga became the best graduate with the title coumaude. Nara was once a companion when Angga became the best graduate at that time.

The procession ended after all the graduates and graduates were called to take the stage. Nara looked over from above as Arif's name was called. Nara took a photo of her lover through the camera she carried.

There was a happy moment Nara felt. Happy to see Arif's happiness. Successfully earned the title of master of accounting behind his name. Praise Nara to Allah SWT. Although not the best level. At least Arif managed to finish his studies right

At 11 noon the graduation session one finished. Nara exits the hall, waiting for Arif to come out.

Nara stood while carrying a flower for Arif.

"This is for you, brother Arif, "Nara gives flowers that are directly taken by Arif.

"You can be romantic too Nara ! " snake Arif.

Nara just smiled. He just followed the people who had been going back and forth in front of him buying a bouquet of flowers. Flowers that he had prepared before he entered the hall UI Depok without Arif's knowledge.

"Let's take a selfie, "let Arif pull Nara's wrist closer to her.

Ckrek .. ckrek ... , selfie shot multiple times by Arif. He became very happy, because of the person he had dreamed of. Not a dream but real, now there beside him. The lover of his dreams from a long time ago, Nara.

The photos of Arif and Nara together are stored in Arif's cell phone memory. It became the most beautiful memory for Arif who ever dreamed of Nara being his lover at that time.

Do not forget Arif took pictures back with his classmates. Making their together for the last time. Together before they return to their respective hometowns and activities as usual. No more laughter with them.

When Arif was busy taking pictures with his friends. Some people know Nara as the author Ara Dilla. Nara also seemed busy taking pictures with loyal readers of her novel.

Arif then said goodbye to his friends. Arif with Nara finally came out leaving the hustle and bustle of UI Depok hall. By taking an online taxi that takes them home to their boarding house.

On the way home. Arif seemed busy capturing every precious moment in his Instagram account. Busy with the phone in his hand.

Thank you guys, for being such an important part of my life. A pride to learn with you. With great people here. Spur the spirit to learn. That's Arif's Instagram caption featuring photos of himself and his yellow alma mater friends. Photos from the beginning of the lecture until the last photo of their graduation.

Arif is busy with his cell phone. Nara is seen sitting fast asleep in the car next to Arif. Nara's tired face still looks beautiful.

Arif glanced at the girl who had been his lover for almost a year. I want to kiss her smooth cheeks that she has never touched.

Nara, though she's not a hijab girl. He does not want excessive love relationships. Ha - such a thing he once revealed to Arif. Just handrails, nothing more. There are certain things that become the principle of his life. And ... Arif agreed.

Almost an hour's drive. The online taxi car dropped Nara off first in front of Nara's boarding house. Then the driver dropped Arif off shortly after Nara got off. Arif then paid some money to the taxi driver online.

Arif immediately poured himself on his soft mattress. While muttering to himself. What an exhausting day. And ... also a day of sharing. Graduations. Now embedded name, Arifin Ilham, S.E, M.ak on paper diploma he received.

Happy and sad are now mixed into one. Sad to leave Nara in Jakarta alone. Happy to be together with his parents and family in Bengkulu.

Drett ... drett .. , the cell phone sign Wa's message came in

Nara: Where is the food order, kok nyampe as well. Hungry nih 😓

Hops ... Arif. Then smile while patting his own eel. He forgot to order food for Nara. Hehe ....