Meeting Point

the story of Bella and Azka

What do you want from me, sir?? your steps rush until when the arunika time, soak my tears always wash.

"You slept on Azka's house deck?"

Aretha, who was originally about to wear her shoes, stopped her activities while looking at Rama's brother who was washing the car. "Yes" answered.

"After school, do you have time? There is something you want to talk about with" said brother Rama.

For a split second, Aretha was unable to regulate her facial expression. But after that, she smiled brightly towards her brother. "Well whatanih? Suddenly so. Don't tell me you want to buy Are"

"Hahahhah, whatever, whatever you want. Brother will buy" replied Rama while laughing.

Aretha walked towards her brother, then hugged the neck of Rama's brother from behind. "Later Are ask for expensive, brother nyesel loh" he said.

"What other money are you going to buy? The most k-pop albums" said brother Rama underestimated.

"Well, you know!! Yeah, well, Are off first. Assalamu'alaikum"

Afterwards, Aretha let go of her hug and then walked out of the courtyard with a big smile. Although Aretha could guess what her sister would say later, even though the girl was too afraid to hear everything. But there was nothing he could do, other than pretend he didn't know and act like he was okay.

Since he did not want to make the people who loved him worry, he did not want to give the burden to an older brother who had borne such a heavy burden. Aretha wants to ease all the burdens that have been borne by those who love.

Aretha herself did not know, she did not know what her future journey would be like. But for sure, he wants to live a life full of happiness, he wants to forget for a moment all the sadness that has been eating away at his entire family. She wants to be Aretha Zayba Almira, who lives her life blissfully. Now, the girl has grown back after years of death.

****

"Did you?" Call Aretha.

"Hmmmm?"

Those who initially want to get out of the mosque, finally prefer to stay silent in it to cool down. Indeed, the mosque is the most comfortable place to be a place of shade.

"You used to be close to Azka?" Ask Aretha to Bella.

"Huh? The decet? Who said it?" Instead of answering Aretha's question, Bella asked Aretha.

"Fahrul, Jovan also said so" replied Aretha while looking at Bella.

Hearing Aretha's reply, Bella exhaled several times, staring out the window. "To say close, we're not that close. Only.the statement of love that makes us communicate. You know Tha? I have been rejected almost 5 times with Azka, because the rejection was also what made me several times approached Azka in the Budi mang stall" replied Bella.

"You got rejected 5 times? Really?" Aretha and Sisil were surprised.

With a smile that did not fade in the slightest, Bella nodded her head in agreement.

"Your unyielding Bel" said Sisil amazed.

Bella laughed at Sisil's praise, before finally breathing in a deep breath "but I'm grateful that Azka never wanted to date me. If if he were dating me, I would be afraid to become a ballast for Azka in the afterlife. I was afraid to throw Azka into hell" he said.

Both Sisil and Aretha, both of them were silent after hearing Bella's "sorry Bel, I think, I lost Azka the most. But you also lost her" Aretha said as she hugged Bella tightly.

There was nothing they could do but let their friends go. Although sincere has not been able to become friends, but that does not mean it cannot be realized. Someday, they will get used to it. One day, the memories that have been passed along with the victims. It will be a sweet memory that will never happen again.

***

Among the streets, among the many motor vehicle traffic. There are sweet memories stored with her close. Aretha forgets, she forgets that all these roads hold her memories together with Azka. He had forgotten that his whole days were spent together with the young man.

Brother Rama came to pick him up to school along with brother Asma. He said their conversation would be a very important one. Therefore brother Rama decided to pick him up, because he said everyone had gathered on the spot and was waiting for the presence of Aretha.

Aretha's memory again reflects on the incident of rest earlier, when she asked Bella about the incident a few months ago. When her relationship with Azka stretched, when Bella defended Aretha in front of Azka. As Azka was about to hit Bella. Compared to being upset or angry, Bella laughed out loud at Aretha's question.

"Hahahahha, itumah is just a Tha play" he said with a crisp laugh.

"Theatricality?" Aretha and Sisil asked.

Bella nods her head "yes, the charade. So gini, Azka suddenly asked me to help her solve her problem with you Tha. At that time, I was very lazy to help him, he just rejected me. But he begs Tha, he said whatever I want he will surely grant. Of course I'm tempted by his offer, so as you know. It happened" he explained.

"It's definitely your idea, right?" Guess Sisil.

Then Bella nodded her head. "I also did not think that Azka would want to do it" he replied.

"Basic queen of drama"

Compared to feeling angry with Sisil's insults, Bella laughed happily.

"What are you asking for? You will succeed for me and Azka better" asked Aretha curious.

"Walking"

"That's stupid you Bel, when you can ask him to be your girlfriend. He will be kabulin whatever your wish Bel" Aretha nodded her head, agreeing with what Sisil had just said.

"No, I'm not that bad. Anyway, I don't want to date Azka, just because of coercion. I like him, but I don't want to have him who doesn't like me. Maybe this is the best, I really appreciate Azka's principle of not dating, I don't want her to break her principles, just because I don't want to break her promise"

To be honest, Aretha felt very amazed by Bella's thoughts. Though at that time, he could have asked Azka to date him. Azka will also keep his promise, because Azka is the one who will always keep his promise. But Bella doesn't do it, she really loves Azka. So as not to make the person he loves violate his own principles. Unfortunately, Bella's wait leads to Azka's death.

His love, not as beautiful as the love of Ali and Fatimah.

"Daddy?!" Call brother Rama.

"Yes brother?" Aretha replied a little surprised.

"Ngapain. What's a daydream again?"

"Heheh, no kok kak" replied Aretha a little awkwardly.

"For our conversation later, choose what you want. Don't think about the return of the favor or whatever it is, you deserve to be happy. Choose, as you want, because this concerns your life as well as your happiness. Let brother take care of the rest" advised brother Rama.

"Yes my brother" replied Aretha without the slightest rebuttal.