Memories of First Love

Chapter 1: Love blossoms in the rainy season

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Two women were chatting lightly. One while focusing on driving and the other was looking at the streets they passed.

"Why did you suddenly return to this village of Iren?" The girl who got the question, smiled at her best friend who was asking her.

"I just miss my hometown Mira." The girl answered with a sweet smile. It has been 5 years Iren left his hometown and went to the city along with his parents when he just graduated high school. His family was forced to leave his village because his father's job required him to move.

But in the end he had to come back here again. Especially after what he experienced in the city. He wanted to calm his mind and remember his childhood. And maybe he will stay in this village for a long time.

"BRAAAC!!" (car door sound )

The car door closed again after the girl came out. He immediately brought his belongings to be moved to his room. Iren is very happy to be back in his hometown even though he now has to live alone. Her parents are divorced and have a family. Iren did not want to be a burden to them. He decided to go back to his hometown.

"This house hasn't been occupied for a long time, are you sure you're going to live here alone, Ren?" Ask Mira. Because he did not want to make his best friend worry, Iren smiled and nodded confidently.

Mira and Iren have been friends since they were in SD, SMP, and SMA. Iren's move to the city saw them split up for 5 years. Mira already has a son and a husband. So he can't stay with Iren. Especially his son who is still small and only 3 years old.

"I'll be back here tomorrow to help you clean Ren's house. But now I have to go home. My husband called me because my daughter was crying all the time." Mira. Although actually he did not have the heart to see his best friend who had to live alone in this house. Moreover, seeing the condition of the house that has begun to reot, and some roofs are also dislodged. Mira had asked Iren to stay temporarily in her house, until the house was renovated. But Iren refused it and preferred to stay in this house.

"Go home." It's also night after all. At least I'm just tidying up my stuff. After that I will rest first. Tomorrow we're just starting to clean up this house." Iren. With a heavy heart, Mira finally said goodbye to go home.

Iren turned on some lights, but there were some that did not turn on. Maybe because so long this house is not occupied so that some of the equipment is also damaged. From the window, a shop was still open. Iren immediately picked up his jacket and went to the store to buy some lights.

POV Alif

"Sister! Where's my food?" Shouted a little girl who was looking for something in the plastic bag she was carrying.

"The girl has returned after a long time. Will it stay or is it just temporary?" Inner Alif. While watching the steps of a girl who was dragging her sizable suitcase. The girls were Iren and Mira who had just arrived.

"Sister!" The little girl was still calling out to her brother who was still staring straight at a girl. Finally the little girl kicked one of her brother's legs to make her brother realize from his daydream.

"Yes? Why?" Alif asked his sister while holding his leg which was sick because his sister was kicked earlier.

"Sir," what's that girl named Irena?" Ask Oliv. It turns out that the girl's name is Oliv, the younger brother of Alif. Alif did not answer him and just walked away from his sister.

"Sister! Wait for me!" Why even leave me? I'm just asking. Maybe that girl is called Irena. Sister's girl who is on sister's laptop. Don't you?" Oliv was still babbling even though his brother did not bully him.

POV Author

''Still drizzle. I'd better run.'' Iren. But as he began to step on his feet, a voice called out to him.

''Wait first!'' Said a voice that made Iren turn his body.

''Alif?'' Iren frowned when he saw Alif coming from inside the store.

''It's me Alif. Did you forget me?'' Alif.

''This shop belongs to my sister. He was going to the city to take his wife who was about to give birth. So I'm the one who's keeping this shop. I'm sorry I didn't hear your call, because I was cooking for my sister.'' Alif explained, when he saw Iren's confusion.

''Ooo.'' Iren is just a oh. He himself was a little surprised to see the figure of the man. The man who once filled the space of his heart. He could not deny, Alif was his first love when he was still sitting in High School. But he never expressed his love. And just hold it. What else used to be there was a quarrel between him and his compatriot who also liked Alif.

''You want to find something?'' Ask Alif.

''Oh yes. I want to buy some bolham lights. Because there are some lights in my house that are broken.'' Iren.

''That house? Do you live in your old house?'' Ask Alif.

Iren nodded then said ''If not that house, then where should I stay?'' Grousers Iren. Alif smiled at Iren's grunts. ''It turns out the nature is still the same.'' Inner Alif.

''Alright, you go in first! Outside the rain is getting worse. I'll look for him first.'' Alif said as he handed a cup of warm coffee to Iren. Although a little confused because he did not order coffee, but Iren received it. While waiting for Alif, Iren sipped his coffee. Shortly afterwards Alif came carrying a crackle bag containing several bolham lights. Smiling, he handed it to Iren.

''Thank you, and this is the money.'' Iren. After handing over the money Iren intended to go home soon. Yet...

''Wait!'' Alif called Iren, making Iren turn back. Alif gave Iren an umbrella.

''The rain is still quite heavy. Aren't you willing to wait until the rain subsides?'' Ask Alif.

''No, I have to go home soon. If it gets dark I can't put the lights on later.'' Iren. A moment made Alif speechless after hearing Iren's reply.

''Alright. Do you need any help?'' Alif asked doubtfully. Hearing Alif's words, Iren thought maybe he should just ask Alif for help. Because not only one is broken but there are also several others.

''Alright, I do need help. But if you don't mind?'' Iren. Although actually he himself was a little nervous when dealing with Alif.

''Of course,'' eeh I mean I don't mind coming!'' Alif. Iren finally invited Alif to help him.

Arriving home, Iren invites Alif to enter. New also entered, but already faced with some chaos in the house. Water drops are everywhere. ''This house really needs renovation.'' Iren.