
"Tomorrow morning I'm leaving for Germany.." Arif said as his eyes glazed over, looking at the sky that had started to be star-studded.
"Hmmm.., the spirit of yes Rif, good luck...!! Later, if you become a successful person like your papa, do not forget us..!!" Reply with a smile, without looking at the look on my best friend's face.
Right now, we are in the South Square, spending the night with the companions, and maybe this is as a farewell night, between us and Arif.
Dara, Vita, Ale, Ardhi, Aldi and Rudi were playing a game, passing two twin banyan trees. Sometimes they seem to laugh.
Me and Arif, sitting in front of a little table, Lesehan. We drank wedhang rondhe, talking.
Actually I want to blend in with all my other friends, but pity Arif.. He will sit alone.
I've asked him repeatedly, but the results are nil. Maybe the mood is not good. Sometimes he seems to daydream, but I don't know what he daydreams about.
"Rif.., what's the problem? I've seen your sad face.. Like losing the spirit..?" I tried to dare to ask.
"I'm sad, it feels like our togetherness is very short, although less than a year of friendship.., but I feel comfortable being close to you guys.." Arif looks glazed2.
"Heiii..., men2 should not crybaby, you should be spirit..!! Let's take odong2 let's not be sad anymore...!!" I was forced to pull Arif's hand, so he gave up, and followed my will...
"All right.., Al..."
"Let's take the others...!!" I said, with a big smile on Arif.
We stepped towards the odong2 rental.
Arif ordered two odong2 for us to ride. And sure enough, his face began to shine.. Sometimes he seemed to laugh out loud. It was as if the sorrow that was in his heart, was beginning to diminish.
After finishing on the second round, we stopped.., and got off odong2.
"Rif.., buy grilled corn yes..!! Hhehe.."
"Hmmm.., well Al, what would you like to taste..?"
"Salted rice dech.., others are also treated Rif..?" Tanyaku tease.
"Of course, ask them what they want to taste All..!!"
"The Asiapp Big Boss..."
Soon enough, the corn order was ready. We sat in a row, eating it. accompanied by chatter and jokes.
"Big boss.., how many more years yes, we can enjoy the night.., by gathering like this..?" Ask Aldi.
"Maybe another 5 years or 6 years in.." Replied Arif in a weak voice.
"Spirit Rif..!! It's for your future, for the sake of your mind2 and your parents.." Said Aldi while patting2 Arif's shoulder, as if trying to give strength of spirit.
"Al.., I'll take you..?"
"Mmm.., well Rif, Vita also pity that I have to take you first. The house is a little far away.."
After picking up the motorbike, we went to leave the South Square, which was getting crowded. Except for Vita and Dara, because the road to their house is to the south.
On the way we still continue the small talk2.
"Rif.., I'm sorry tomorrow I can't take you to the airport..."
"Yes Al., just relax.."
"Rif.., five more years are you really back in Jogja? Or maybe stay in Jakarta..?"
"In shaa Allah in Jogja Al, the plan after college.., I asked papa to run his company branch in this city..."
"Ohhh.. May you always be healthy there, Rif, and get a good friend..."
"Yes Al.., aamiin.., thank you..."
"Heem Rif.."
Actually, I was very insecure when I was with my best friend. We look very contrasting... He is like a master, whereas I am only a servant, his subordinate.
But Arif always tried to equate himself like us, he always appeared simple, as if leaving a luxurious impression attached to a Young Master.
"That's up to All..."
I got off Arif's bike and thanked him.
"The spirit of the Rif..!! You can definitely.." I said back to encourage him.
"Yes Al. I'm sorry I haven't been at your house yet.."
"Hmmm.., just relax Young Master, five more years I will charge you.. You should pay a visit to my little gubug.., hhhehe..."
"What a Young Master all.. Yes, In shaa Allah, hopefully in five years I can finish my study.."
"Aamiya.. There you..!! Rework home..!! Trus rest, do not think macem2..!! Tomorrow you must be excited..! See you in five years, man.." My words began to glaze over.
"Yes All.., bye...." Arif's last words while starting to advance his motor, and passed...
Either we will meet again.., or maybe...
Slamat road friends...