Loving You In Silence

Episode 34

Graduation day arrived. Hanif and the other graduates are ready in their respective seats, waiting for the rector, dean, lecturer and other staff to arrive.

The national anthem is also sung. After that the campus march was also sung by a choir group. The atmosphere inside the hall was very wise.

Until the time comes to call one by one graduates and graduates for the transfer of toga rope by the rector for those who succeed cumlaude and dean for those who do not get a cumlaude degree.

“Hanif Rahardian, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Performance Index 3,89.”

Applause broke out especially from Hanif's comrades-in-arms. Hanif stepped forward to receive his degree, cumlaude award and also the transfer of the toga cap cord by the direct rector.

There were no tears on Hanif's cheeks. He was sad because the moment he was waiting for was not witnessed by his family. Yes, the package cannot be present because of the waste conditions that do not allow it to be left.

Outside the building, unbeknownst to Hanif it turns out that someone witnessed his graduation. With a pounding heart waiting for Hanif's name to be called. It's Anita. Accompanied by Zahra, they brought a bouquet of flowers as a sign of congratulations on officially holding a bachelor's degree.

Yes, Anita decided to appear before Hanif, he was tired of waiting and stealing glances while at the back temple during prayers at the mosque. He was also tired of having to withstand the weight of his longing for that long.

Anita decided to free up feelings. He'll act like nothing ever happened. And Anita tried hard for it and she would not say anything to Hanif.

So many hours of families and relatives outside waiting, the event was finally finished. Graduates go out to meet their families.

Anita and Zahra waited in front of the exit welcoming Hanif. after some time, the eagerly awaited ones appeared as well. Hanif looks lethargic, his eyes look sad and a little swollen from crying.

“mas Hanif..” call Anita a little scream.

Hanif sees Anita in front. There was a sudden warm feeling running through his body, and a smile escaped his lips. Hanif was happy that someone was waiting for him. He already thought that he was going directly to the mosque to relieve fatigue. But it turns out he got the surprise. Hanif was very moved. There was even a sense of wanting to pour into Anita's embrace. But he was resistant, not yet halal.

“waiting for you.this is for Hanif mas. Congratulations yes now you are a scholar. May his knowledge be blessed and useful to many people later. Aamiin.” Anita. Then hand over a bouquet of red roses and in the middle there is a white rose.

Only Anita knows what it means. The author doesn't know.he

“aamiin”. Say Hanif and Zahra together.

“welcome yes mas Hanif.” said Zahra.

“terthank.”

Suddenly the atmosphere became awkward between the three of them. Zahra rolled her eyeballs, and at once she racked her brain in search of a way to melt the atmosphere.

“mas Hanif not family photos first?” zahra asked without knowing Hanif's true condition. Hanif just smiled. Shaking head. He doesn't know what to answer for Anita and Zahra. If telling the truth Hanif was afraid of the strange thoughts of Anita and Zahra.

The atmosphere became awkward again.

“mmm, Nit. I bought a drink first. I will wait at the faculty later. Ok? I go first mas..” said Zahra then immediately leave Hanif and Anita.

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Anita and Hanif what about after Zahra's death?