
11 Years ago
PLAKKK slap sounds roar in the air, I and Bani slapped – exhausted by Bani's father because of the incident just now. It turned out that Mr. RT reported us to Bani's father, after returning from the clinic we had been awaited by Bani's father and my father who did not smile at our arrival. I got 15 stitches on my foot that are now covered with the bandage
“Papa disappointed with you!” father Bani's voice began to break the silent pause after the slap earlier. The time showed at 11pm when we were undergoing this execution. “Rey.. You've taken me as a child myself. You should be able to lead Bani so as not to be on the wrong path as before” I bowed not out a word because of shame on the Father who looked at me coldly. “and you.. “his father seems to hold back emotions for the behavior of this child alone puppet. “what papa equally mama did for you all this time less? Everything you asked us to try to grant it as long as you no longer do the forbidden act" Bani could only quietly hear her father.
“from now on no more live contracted! Rey's.. Your father is here to pick you up, and Bani all papa facilities will be revoked including cards atm kamu” Bani gaped at hearing his father's decision. “Pak Haris, anyone want to convey to them?” Bani's father took the excuse to come out and light his cigarette.
“please sit down first” said the Father who seems sorry to see me and Bani stood up earlier. I immediately sat down because my legs felt very painful to be forced to stand longer followed by Bani who also sat leaning “how long have you guys consumed this item?” we both looked down not dare to answer “Rey??” He asked me with a face that held anger.
“new today pak” I replied with a plan of “Bani?” my father tried to look at Bani who was afraid to look at my Father's face because Bani was very close to my father who said his dream father. Because rarely angry – angry.
“already 3 times” said Bani who made you shake his head in disbelief with the behavior of the man who he had considered like his own child.
“untung course mr. RT directly contact Father with your father earlier. Try if he directly called the police, you do not know what will happen to you two” I am also a little grateful that only Bani Father and Father were waiting for you earlier. “i am disappointed with the behavior of both of you, I feel like I lost faith in you. How long do you want to disappoint your parents?” heard Bani say sorry in her mouth. “don't apologize to me, apologize to your parents.Pity your father willingly obey your wishes, you, and you reply like this” I turned my eyes to me “Bapak did not ask for much. Please don't disappoint your mother as well as your two sisters” I nodded my head and immediately apologized to her.
***
I locked myself in my room and began to feel uneasy and unsettled. He knocked on the door and gave me a glass of coconut water hoping to reduce the symptoms of this sakau that would attack me. I finally fell asleep when the morning with the computer playing – songs belonging to Lana Del Rey favorite singer Nayra.
Fortunately the incident Bani and I did not spread into the campus or had been overcome by Bani's father so we did not receive a suspension or pu notification in the DO. I spent a whole week at home because my feet were not dry and my parents were deliberately busy with homework, such as helping Mom to improve, ironing clothes, and doing chores, all the things that can make me tired so that I can sleep at night, also set my diet to be more regular and it seems that this effort managed to eliminate the effects of sakau that often arise at any time.
I looked at the phone looking at Nayra's number but didn't dare to call her. I was afraid he would get angry and not want to talk to me anymore. Trying to calm down I turned on the computer, wanting to see my script. I waited for the email homepage to open, when Dad knocked on the door.
“from Nayra” said Mr. Briefly put a cardboard filled book it floor. I stared at the cardboard in disbelief and then tried to see the cover of a book that turned out to be the book I needed for my script. My view shifted to a screen that also featured an email from Nayra, an email containing some translated literature from a foreign author and an email he wrote for me.
Dear Rayhan
I don't want to believe what I saw, but it's a fact
How you so badly ruined my feelings
Ruin the trust I've been building for you
But strangely I can't hate you that easily
Because I know the Rayhan I've always loved isn't that Rey
It was Rey who loved herself
Rey believes her dream will come true
Rey didn't sacrifice her future
Rey loves her family and vice versa
Rey respects both her parents
until he wants to lift their degrees with – big minds that he has
Rey loved her sisters so much that she wanted them to be proud
have a Brother who is trying to help them reach their minds –
Rey I know loved me so much that she wanted to make me happy,
Share and build a future dream with me later.
You still have a great opportunity to realize all your dreams and ideals – ideals
Which you told me about. And I'm sure you can make it happen.
Do not disappoint them, for they are a force that can sustain you at any time
Likewise with me, the shoulder that will be ready for you to rest anytime
This is not the end but the beginning of everything.
Who always loved you, though,
Nayras
I was silent and did not feel tears wet my cheeks. How can someone I hurt love me this sincerely? Treating me without caring about my mistakes? I immediately went out of the room to hug my mother who was busy cooking in the kitchen, making her wonder.
“rey apologizes Mom..” I said in a whisper that instantly made my mother's tears flow and turned to hug me.
“please don't disappoint us” said the mother I answered with my nod. I hugged my mother for so long.
***
“halo..” voice Nayra answered my phone. I should have called him first.
“hei.. Where are you?” tanyaku who seemed to hear the sound of the announcement on the plane
“aku on Rey's plane.. Soon it will leave” said Nayra making my heart beat fast.
“where are you going?”
“back to Sydney, there was a sudden affair that required me to go there”
“I want to apologize for everything. I hope.. I. can explain everything the same you”
“it’s okay Rey. I can only hope you turn”.
“definitely Nay...I will change.. “
“rey..” there is a pause there
“hmm??”
“let's end this relationship” I feel my heart stops momentarily not expecting Nayra to say this “I want us to focus on improving each life – each” I can not say what – what times this. “toh soul mate will definitely meet right?” said Nayra trying to cheer me up “well. Bye”
What this feels like is being decided, an immeasurably painful whack for blindly because we never thought it would be this fast the time he chose to end our relationship. I wish I had plenty of time to make fond memories with her, holding her in my arms for so long that all I can remember is her smell.
And this pain turns out to be heavier than the sakau itself. I dwell more, stare at everything blankly, sometimes I hear his voice calling my name, or he who likes to touch my hair, I can't even see the sunset because it's something he likes. It hurt too much, she was the first woman to break my heart, she was also the woman I didn't want to let go of.
“eaten food Rey” said the mother who broke my daydream. I ate slowly hoping that time could be repeated where I first held her hand. I stared at my plate of food sadly. Trying as hard as my heart to spend it.
“rey.. “ mom catches up with me sitting in the terrace. “you can't keep – this way, instead there is a thesis to be pursued?” I looked at my mother with sadness, hoping that she could give me advice that would ease my heartache
“iya.. Rey just didn't expect that Nayra would break our relationship”
“mean mother?” so all this time I didn't like my relationship with Nayra
“doesn't it be better to part first, and meet when it's appropriate” mother stroked my shoulders slowly “Nayra it's from a distinguished family, is, different from our usual family, just like our family, I want you to be able to focus on your future.so when you meet Nayra you are in the same position” I nodded so understand the purpose of mother. “doesn't a soul mate definitely meet?” I guarantee the words of the same mother as Nayra. “chase your dreams, then find her and realize your dreams” I looked at the astonished mother, because those words are almost the same as Nayra's letter
“ibu... know from where if she and I have a dream together?” Mom stares at me “Nayra says”
“eh.. when did Nayra say? Did you meet Nayra? Where?”
“here, the time to deliver the book for you. she accidentally came fitting you again sleep”
“ibu.. Why didn't I wake up?"
"he doesn't want to see you, because he doesn't know what to say"
"continue.. she said what?”
“he said goodbye because he was going back to Sydney and he said he wanted to focus his studies. Let it be later if you meet not only you who deserve him, but he also deserves you. he wants you to love yourself more” I look at mom with sparkling eyes, then hug her. I really want to hug Nayra.
***
Finally, with the grace of God and our hard work, Bani and I finished our studies and earned a bachelor's degree in economics. My mother never stopped thanking me for what I achieved so even Bani's father who hugged me tightly while crying, thanking me for helping Bani to get her graduation on time.
Bani hugged me tightly and instead, we were able to finish our lecture despite going through a lot of drama but we got through it. There are many stories there, my story with Nayra, as well as other – girls, even drug stories exist, I am still grateful not to go to prison at that time.
I tried calling Nayra several times but never connected, as well as emails that never read, all social media is no longer active. And he disappeared from my life.
Bani's father finally sent Bani to the capital to work at his uncle's office in the capital so he had
more experience. While I trusted his father to manage their new business in the culinary field that unexpectedly rose rapidly in the first year. Which finally made Bani's father dare to give me the capital to open a cafe that in two years already has 3 branches, which has, and finally I tried my luck by building a hotel that was partly funded from the investment of Bani's father who already trusted me which took 5 years to return the capital until I finally became the sole owner of the hotel which now has the highest rating on various platforms regarding travel.
Nay. if you could see it now. I have made my dream come true. Now, I want you to exist
in it, make a new dream with me.
***
I rush – rush into my parents' house, the time has been pointed at half 7 nights. While the event will be held at 8, tonight there will be a proposal event Rena and Dimas. I was quite surprised because the house in the house has been decorated simple and beautiful according to Rena's wishes. Still seen some Nayra employees arranged chairs decorated with flowers – flowers, my eyes caught the presence of Nayra who was arranging a buffet table with my mother made me become distracted with those who look exciting with her conversation, he said, sometimes my mother laughed. Glad to see you smile like that.
I immediately went into the room and took a shower to prepare myself. Nayra was arranging – cookies when I sat down and plucked one of them. He looked at me in wonder which made my laughter break.
“you should try this” he gave me a piece of cheese cake that he had placed on a small plate not forgetting he found a spoon that he forgot to put where
“hmm.. “ perfect cheese cake, I looked at her as if I understood my point, she nodded catching my signal. “enak once. Buy where?”
“from bakery brother I” said Nayra who reminded me that they have a bakery business too.
“seriously? Wahh.. great brother you can make cheese cake as delicious as this. This Abis I definitely order again” said I who made Nayra laugh while nodding to my promise.
We also chatted about good cakes, food and other things – things that are relaxing.
“oh yes.. I did not expect that you and Daffa will be family” said Nayra who reminded me that mini Daffa mala will also be present to take her sister Dimas.
“iya... well.it feels like we have become a family from the beginning” we also laughed and stopped when we heard someone who was beating behind us.
“wah.. beautiful decoration, I also want to decor like Rey. if we get married later” I choke to hear the words of Mila who tried to interrupt our conversation. “mba Nayra can decorate more beautiful than this for our wedding?” I know this – kanakan Mila's childish behavior to make Nayra feel jealous because she pressed the word marriage.
“of course.. we try our best to realize the desire of client” replied Nayra confidently followed by a smile adorning her face. I realized that Nayra did not have feelings for me anymore. “so, when did you get married?” Mila looked at me who was bribing a new piece of cheese cake trying to find answers, but in vain – I focused my attention on the cake in my hand.
“soap !!” mila's suffocating tone of voice wanted to make me laugh. He was hit by his own stone “two months after the wedding Rena we planned to marry” the spoon in my hand immediately fell because of the words Mila just now, Mother who was busy there – here it also stopped doing her activities immediately looked at me full of questions. I immediately shook my head to convince him that I didn't say that.
“goodbye..for both of you. please contact me anytime” Nayra smiles sincerely welcomed Mila with a triumphant smile as if getting me is a match for her. Nayra's phone rang, she immediately left me and Mila to answer her phone.
“Mila.. “ now he does not dare to look at me “if you think can make him jealous of the behavior of the child – boy, you are very wrong. Nothing – what else between us. Stop” I stood up when Nayra was done with her phone.
“rey.. decor and everything is ready well. I'm sorry for having to go now” said Nayra tidied up her bag “but calm down.. there are still staff who standbye kok” he immediately look for my mother farewell, also to guests – other guests who also know him
“why hunt – hunt once? You haven't even met Daffa” yet I tried to keep him from staying longer
“i want so, but forgot if there is an appointment with someone else”
“cancel it, tomorrow it can still be?”
“people are already in front of your home” said Nayra walking towards the front of the house. A luxury sedan was parked in front of my house. Nayra stopped to brief the two staff members who would stay here during the event.
“Rey..” I turned towards the sound that turned out from the maroon red sedan car. A man in white got out of the car, leaving me aghast when I found out who came to pick up Nayra.
“hai.. Alric..!!” I said I walked over to the man I knew and shook his hand. Alric Lee Meijer, a man of mixed German, Chinese, Indonesian descent, is a well-known businessman in the city. His family is Old Money who controls the business of shopping centers in this city. Even I don't have anything – what compared to him.
“I go first well Rey, Mila.. bye”they left me and Mila who still gaped in disbelief with the man who was with Nayra earlier.
“Rey..dia right?” Mila seemed to want to confirm for fear of wrong people
I nodded my head “yah.he was Alric Lee Meijer” my answer that made him more gaping “told you right? She is not a rival you” said I immediately entered the house and changed clothes because soon the family of the future husband Rena will be here soon
***
after the solemn application event, I sat while smoking in the back room planning to sleep at my mother's house tonight.
“Rey.. what is true Mila said earlier?” mom put a cup of coffee and sat down next to me. I took a sip of my cigarette and then immediately turned it off because it wasn't good with mom.
“she just wants to piss Nayra off ma'am.. Rey same Mila no talk to situ” answered I sipped slowly coffee made by mother
“it's not a code so you immediately apply for him”
“nothlah ma.. Rey hasn't thought in that direction”
“not good to make Mila wait, let alone your relationship has been long enough” I fell silent not finding a way to deny the words of the mother who has the truth. “do you still like Nayra?” mother's question made my little laugh come out without me noticing, ah. mother knows best the contents of her child's heart. I nodded the sign yes. “then fix your relationship” mother's proposal seems easy to do but not in fact
“Nayra already rejected me bu”
“lalu.. ? if Nayra has said no, don't you have to decide where to take your relationship with Mila?”
“iya bu.. It's just that Rey is not sure about Mila”
“Rey.. sure or not you still have to make a decision to continue this relationship with Mila or not. Pity him if he continues to wait without being given certainty”
Mother went back into the house leaving me still dumbstruck to think about the words of mother just now. To be taken where my relationship and Mila is, I have to start making my choice to continue seriously or to establish it. I also have to immediately end my feelings for Nayra who obviously has no feeling what – what else is to me.
***