LOVE STRATA 1

CS1 Better to Break Up

Approaching the lunch break, Lisa's sister approaches Anjani and Meli. Two packs of orange ice in a plastic container are proffered by Lisa. Anjani and Meli received it happily. Not to forget also accompanied by a thank you for the kindness of Lisa.

Diamonds that had just finished serving one of the customers joined in. This time Lisa gave a packet of orange ice in a plastic container to her beloved sister. Diamond had teased her brother, put on a manyun lips and said that a pack of orange ice was not enough for him.

Lisa, who knows her sister's character, guessed that. Soon Sister Lisa gave another pack of orange ice to her sister. Diamond Laughter was broken afterwards, making the atmosphere in the flower shop Kak Lisa more cheerful.

"You again? No, I'm not finished!" canda Meli on Diamond.

"Resident, Mel. Too bad!" Diamonds take it seriously.

"Mubazir, Mel." Anjani reacts similarly to Diamond.

"Casual, dong. Joking around earlier. Here, I'm out, here." Meli also spent the orange ice part.

"Hehe, it's nice to see you guys get along like this. So feel younger. Oh yes, Anjani, Meli, before azaan dhuhur you can go home. The shop closed early today. Brother wants anterin sister brother this one went somewhere," explained Lisa.

"okay, Sis. Ready," Anjani responded.

After that the conversation ended. Anjani and Meli tidied up her belongings and prepared to go home. Anjani had helped Kak Lisa sweep and clean small pieces of ribbon used to decorate the flower bouquet earlier.

"Sst, where are you going?" asked Meli while standing near Diamond who was fixing her makeup.

"Ehem, dong's secret. What is clear is that I want to be more beautiful" Diamond explained as she placed her hands in front of her chest.

"You want to go to the salon? Change hairstyles? Or do you want a meeting with Ken? Hihi," guess Meli.

"Ah, I'll know later too!" exclaiming the Diamond, then blinking one eye. "Ohya, did Brother Mario say what to Anjani? Looks really good on him. Tuh-tuh, look. Now smile to yourself. Hihi, there will be a continuation of the Mario-Anjani story like that." Diamond excitedly invites Meli to pay attention to Anjani who smiles herself while paying attention to the paper bag given by Mario.

Diamond pulled Meli's arm and headed to where Anjani had finished helping Lisa. Diamond and Meli compact surprised Anjani with the cry of the word 'dor'. Successfully, Anjani was shocked to repeatedly beristighfar.

"Astagfirullah, I'm really surprised!" exclaimed Anjani while stroking her chest.

"Ehem, whose smiles are ye thinking?" fashion Diamond.

"Cuit-suit. Cie!" exclaim Meli follow.

Anjani was made to chuckle at the temptation. Anjani wants to be ordinary. Anjani cannot hide her happy feelings.

Diamond gave Meli the code to persuade Anjani to open a paper bag from Mario which she said was a hijab. Meli captures the code of the diamond. After two persuasions, Anjani also wants to open a paper bag from Mario.

"Bismilla. I open it," said Anjani, but only as a word.

"Yes, you open it." Diamond enthusiast.

"I was prepared to see the contents," said Meli who was also enthusiastic.

"I'm opening, here!" Again Anjani just said without immediately opening the paper bag.

Meli and Diamonds on Anjani. No longer wait Anjani, Meli and Berlian exchanged lyrics and compact invaded the paper bag. Issued the contents, and it turns out that it is indeed a hijab.

Anjani resignedly saw the behavior of his two friends. Anjani chose to sit sweetly while watching her two friends who were busy observing and admiring the hijab given by Mario.

The hijab that Mario gave to Anjani was soft pink, rectangular in shape and had lace with matching colors on two sides of the hijab.

"Anjani, there's a brooch too!" exciting Meli.

Meli shows the brooch to Anjani. Anjani received it with a decorated smile on her face. Anjani was no longer hesitant to show his happy expression in front of his friends.

"wait. Doesn't this brooch look familiar?" Anjani was suddenly astonished to feel familiar with such a brooch.

Meli approached, and watched the brooch once more. Diamonds even come closer to Anjani and Meli because they want to know too.

Suddenly Anjani, Meli, and Diamond remembered. They also called for a name.

"Yuno!" exclaim Anjani, Meli, and Berlian together with facial mimic full of surprise.

"Yes, this brooch is exactly the same brooch that Juno gave the other day, right?" ask Meli again, making sure.

"Related, deh. The two of them will make a promise to give the same brooch," guessed Diamond.

Anjani seemed to think for a moment. A few seconds later his shoulder was lifted, and his smile was again adorned on his face.

"Where do I know. It might be a coincidence. Hehe." Anjani tries to think positively.

Mario's gift brooch is exactly the same as Juno's gift brooch. The brooch was ornate rose. Same size. The shape until the color is exactly the same.

"If there are two exactly the same gini you want to use who's gift?" ask Meli.

"May I take it in turns" Anjani replied lightly.

"Then, if there are two hearts that have the same feeling, which one will you accept?" ask Diamond. "Em, Brother Mario and Juno seem to have the same feelings for you," Berlian added.

Again Anjani was made to think for a moment. It is not the first time Anjani has been caught in a love dilemma as it currently is. Previously the same, with the same figure of the same man, namely Mario and Juno. Now, with the new path Anjani has chosen, there is no longer any desire to date. There is no such thing as dating before halal. That is what Anjani currently believes.

However, if there is a single man who is asking for me right now, then I will accept it. Anjani.

"Eitherway. I don't know. I leave it to Him" Anjani said later.

"But why is Juno still dating Alenna if her attitude is the same Anjani like that, huh? Poor Alenna dong." Meli returned to her thoughts.

Anjani. "Hm, it would be better if they just broke up. Rather than gini," thought Anjani. "But we just pray for the best. There Is The Owner of Destiny Who Knows All. Surely he will give his best," Anjani added by developing his smile again.

"Hehe, yes ustaza Anjani. Enter his words" said Meli.

"Jude, deh. Yuk, we're home!" bring Diamonds.

Anjani, Meli, Diamond, and Lisa's sister came out of the store. They parted with smiles, hands and greetings. Lisa and Diamond went straight to the car. While Anjani and Meli headed to the mushollah near the flower shop Kak Lisa while waiting for azan dhuhur to reverberate.

"Ma come this week or still next week?" asked Meli when she arrived in front of the mushollah.

"Next week, though. I don't know if it changes anymore. Ma often likes to come to the city without thinking. Chat-know-know said Ma was on his way to town," Anjani explained.

"OKAY. Uh, after this stop by the front of the Bro-Sis cafe, yuk!" bring Meli.

"Hehe, I know this. Kangen meatballs, huh?" guess Anjani.

Meli nodded excitedly. He did not eat meatballs in his place for a long time.

"OK, sip. Yuk, take ablution first!" Anjani took ablution water.

"Yeah!" Meli also tailed behind Anjani.

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Meanwhile somewhere else.

Navy jeans, white T-shirts, and a circular watch on the left wrist. Juno is ready to meet Alenna. A bouquet of roses, a box of chocolates, and a gift for Alenna. All of them were placed in one box, making it easier for Juno to carry them.

Juno makes an appointment with Alenna during her lunch break. Juno initially wanted to meet at the park's town square. However, Alenna wanted another place as the location of their meeting that afternoon. Be, Juno and Alenna arranged an appointment in front of the Bro-Sis cafe.

Juno was ten minutes late from the agreed time. Not without cause or intentional. There was Dika who called him, and the phone was about the welcoming event of new students. Juno could not ignore it.

Juno parked his bike, then fixed his hairdo in the rearview mirror of the motor.

"OK, handsome. Bismillaah," Juno said.

The box containing the gifts was carried by Juno towards Alenna who had waved her hand while standing near the door of her car. Alenna's smile expanded, and was immediately reciprocated with the same smile by Juno.

"Take it," Juno said as she offered Alenna a box of gifts.

Alenna didn't receive the box from Juno right away. He scrunched his forehead, then fixed his hair child. For a moment, Alenna threw away Juno's face.

"Not very sweet, anyway. Just the word 'accept', no words, no words of affection" protested Alenna with a rambunctious face.

Alenna was devastated, and could not linger ignoring Juno.

"Now, dong. Thanks, yes." Alenna received a gift from Juno with a happy face.

"Yeah, in!" take Juno with you as you set foot towards the Bro-Sis cafe.

"Eh-uh. Where you going?" ask Alenna.

"Go to the cafe" Juno replied.

"Who wants to go in there. I want lunch in there." Alenna pointed at the meatball stall.

"Bakso? Since when do you like meatballs?" Juno.

"Ah, that. Yuk, get over there!" Alenna precedes Juno's steps and walks cheerfully into the meatball stall in front of the Bro-Sis cafe.

Juno took the time to check his smartphone, then sent a message to someone. There was someone he told to come to the meatball shop.

Afterwards Juno stepped into a meatball stall that turned out to be crowded visitors. However, because the place is wide, so there are still many benches that can be occupied. After ordering two bowls of meatballs and two glasses of orange ice, Juno approached Alenna who chose the last seat.

Juno and Alenna were chatting while waiting for the order to arrive. Junolah who heard more of Alenna's curses around his office. Juno became a loyal listener that afternoon.

From the direction of the entrance, Anjani and Meli cheerfully headed for the meatball salesman's brother. Anjani immediately ordered two bowls of meatballs and two glasses of iced tea. Afterwards Anjani and Meli look for an empty bench that can be occupied.

Anjani sees Juno and Alenna at the very end of the bench. However, Anjani gave Meli the code to stay silent not to disturb them both. However, the remaining bench remained in the row around the bench chosen by Alenna and Juno. As a result, Anjani and Meli occupy one of the benches near there.

The large number of visitors makes Juno and Alenna unaware that near them there are Anjani and Meli. Juno and Alenna were engrossed in their chatter, while Anjani and Meli also made their own chat.

"Juno and Alenna still do not realize that we are here. Uh, where their chatter is clearly from here," said Meli.

"Biarin. We eat meat. It's coming!" anjani's Suggestions.

Anjani and Meli also enjoy their meatballs while making small talk. While on the bench where Juno and Alenna were sitting, both of them were equally as cool as enjoying their meatballs.

"Eh, did you add the sambal again? No pity, tuh!" juno exclaimed as he watched Alenna pour two spoons of sambal into his meatball.

"Well! The pedes make noise. Cobain, man!" get Alenna.

"No, deh!" reject Juno.

Both of them enjoyed their meat again. When the meatball bowl began to run out, Juno began to fidget.

Juno chewed slowly on the meatballs while watching the confused Alenna overcome the spicy taste of the meatballs. Several times Juno was seen thinking while still chewing her meat. The attitude was shown repeatedly, until the contents of the bowl was toilet.

"Well, it turns out the meatballs here are really delicious. Meli's right," said Alenna, then drank the orange ice.

"Alenna, I need to talk to you about something. Can you?" june was careful.

"Aja by the way. Tumben really use permission all," said Alenna astonished.

Juno took a deep breath, then exhaled. Juno's facial expression was serious, leaving Alenna even more astonished.

"What's wrong?" asked Alenna who was now also displaying a serious face.

"Alenna, we're breaking up!" Juno said seriously.

"What?" tanya Alenna assured herself that she was not mishearing.

"We broke up. I want us both to be friends, just friends." Juno.

Alenna surprise. It was never expected that her relationship with Juno would end right on her birthday.

"Sorry," Juno continued.

Anjani and Meli heard it, but the best option back then was not to interfere in their affairs.

Juno still had not heard the response from Alenna. A second apology was also issued. Still no response from Alenna. The third, fourth, and fifth apologies are also returned. Only then, after the fifth apology did Alenna display a different reaction.

Alenna smiled wryly. He had his orange ice, and it was instantly spent. It was also toilet. Alenna smiled again, but with a better smile than before.

Alenna nodded along with a half forced sweet smile.

I knew this day would come, Juno. Inner Alenna.

"I understand. Okay. Thank you for the sweet memories" Alenna said. "We're friends" Alenna added, thrusting her right hand to shake hands with Juno.

"Thank you, Alenna." Juno shook Alenna's hand.

A few seconds of awkwardness enveloped Juno and Alenna. Not able to stand the atmosphere that feels different, Alenna also said to go home first.

"If so I'll go home first. My gift box you give to others only. Excuse me," said Alenna and immediately stepped out of the meatball stall.

A long breath was heard again. Juno notices the gift box left behind by Alenna.

"Juno, is that right? I just crossed paths with Alenna in front," said Mario who had just arrived.

"Yes, Mas. That's why I asked Mario here. I'm afraid Alenna's too sad. Help give understanding, yes Mas." Juno looks resigned.

Mario pats Juno on the shoulder, assuring that everything will be fine. Juno smiled and was relieved that Mario was supporting her.

"The best decision, Jun. It's better to break up than a lot of bad things happen. Take it easy, I'll give Alenna some understanding." Mario calms Juno's heart.

Mario is aware of his words. It is better for Juno to break up with her sister, rather than continue to be in a relationship but Juno's heart is divided for Anjani.

I know, after this you will definitely return to compete with me to get the heart of Anjani, the inner Mario.

"I'm out first" said Mario farewell to Juno. "Anjani, Meli, I go home first." Mario turned to Anjani and Meli and then said goodbye.

When Mario mentioned the names Anjani and Meli, then Juno turned around. Juno was shocked to realize that Anjani and Meli had just been there.

Mario leaves the meatball stall to catch up with Alenna. While Juno was still standing, she had a surprised expression to see Anjani and Meli standing up.

"You guys heard that?" tanya Juno stammered.

Anjani nodded, while Meli nodded.

"Sorry, Juno. We heard it because our position is close to your bench." Anjani.

Juno fell silent while trying to control himself. The beautiful veiled figure that became part of one of the reasons for breaking up with Alenna was Anjani. Juno can't deny her feelings. In fact, Juno often mentioned the name Anjani in his prayers.

I'm sorry I still love you, Anjani. Inner Juno echoed.

"Juno, that box is for me, right?" Meli pointed at the box of gifts that were supposed to be for Alenna.

"Yes, just take it!" Juno's orders.

"Em, then we'll go home first, yeah. Assalamu'alaikum, "greetings Anjani.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," Juno replied in a soft tone.

Anjani immediately pulled the arm of Meli who was still cool to observe the gift box. Anjani and Meli quickly stepped towards the brother of the owner of the meatball stall, paid for his order, then stepped out of the meatball stall.

Juno sees Anjani and Meli leave until they are seen in the meatballs. Juno then fell. Only a few seconds down, then Juno again raised her head with a smile that adorned her handsome face.

"This is the best" Juno muttered and left.

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