THE END OF OUR STORY

Don't want to get married?

With the end of the thesis session that becomes the final obligation for all students, it means that the closer the time is for a separation. Aurora really hopes that the earth stops spinning so that time can stop so that she does not need to part with the clouds. But what power is, it's an impossible thing, something that can't happen.

The day before the graduation ceremony on campus, apartment dwellers gather together in the basement to celebrate the final day of the lecture series and prepare for the adieu. There is excitement and satisfaction because they have successfully completed college and tomorrow officially holds a new degree behind his name. On the other hand there is a sense of sadness and loss when they realize they can no longer enjoy togetherness and taste the atmosphere and aroma of the campus and the apartment where they lived the last year.

That night they filled with food together tasting a menu of diverse foods from various countries also satisfied themselves talking with friends who in a matter of days will no longer be able to meet. As with the previous basement event, the clouds are also seen joining and mingling there. Sam is seen chatting warmly with the Clouds, but it no longer makes Aurora's heart unsettled.

Wisdom and simple graduation events interspersed with impressions and farewells from lecturers and student representatives bring a sense of haru to all who attend the room. Everyone's achievement although different but worth celebrating because of the time and effort that has been poured during the college period. The celebration of success in the Social Room was done after graduation which was filled with photo activities here and there and of course eating and drinking while completing laughter.

After this celebration it could be said that they would not meet again with each other. Some people immediately return to their respective countries, but some still survive until the residence visa is completely ended. Aurora and her friends still have a week left and really take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy Rotterdam until the last day allowed.

Two days after graduation, Aurora, Saras, and Singgih accompanied by Awan went to take their bikes to Blaak Market to be resold where they bought them. Armed only with a scrap of purchase receipts, the process of selling bicycles can be easily done. With the money from the sale of bicycles, they spent the day traveling around downtown Rotterdam, down the shops in Lijnbaan and then headed to Beursplein, where they went, a pedestrian shopping area located underground. There they try to look around maybe there is something –, especially with the label korting listed– that they can buy to be made souvenirs for relatives and friends.

Along the journey made by foot in a slow tempo, the Clouds almost never release his grip on the hands of Aurora. The two really wanted to enjoy the days left for them to be together. Every second is infused so that it can give a sense and hope to be stored in memory forever.

In the afternoon Saras had an appointment with Nelu because Nelu would return to his country tomorrow afternoon. Just like Aurora, Saras was very heavy-hearted and agitated at the thought of her separation from Nelu. Saras does not know if his relationship with Nelu will survive if they will be separated so far. Technological sophistication does allow distance as meaningless, but Saras does not deny that the possibility of their relationship will end due to differences in distance, time, and origin, remains open. Saras and Nelu have never spoken seriously about their relationship going higher, so he is not too sure what might happen.

Awan chose to accompany Aurora, who decided that day to pack her growing goods to take home to Indonesia. May's friends Aurora and Saras had gone home early in the morning because they could not wait to see her son soon. The sound of music from the laptop is heard accompanying Awan and Aurora who are busy arranging goods into cardboard and also Aurora's suitcase.

Indeed, Awan felt very sad to see Aurora was packing her things that made her room start to look empty. His heart felt torn because it remembered that soon he would be left to Aurora. The following days will certainly feel lonely, losing the figure of Aurora who is usually present to accompany him through the day. In the thought of Awan, this separation condition will be easier for Aurora because she will live a new atmosphere and activity in Indonesia, different from her who must be left alone with the atmosphere and activities as usual.

Tired of packing things, Aurora invites Awan to take a break to enjoy dinner in the kitchen. While eating they began to talk about their plans ahead.

“You really want to work in Bandung again, Au? Not in Surabaya?”

“Iya, Mas. While it looks like it. I want to continue working in the old office. I got a reference from there, it seems less comfortable if I leave.” immediately

“Ooh ..” The clouds of mangosteen are slow.

Aurora continued her words again, “Ingin also actually accompany mama in Surabaya, Mas. But maybe a year later I'll be in Bandung first.” Pause for a while, then Aurora began to smile teasingly and said, “Unless I was brought by Mas Awan.” Aurora's words were able to make their laughter in the room.

“Hmmm ... about your mama will accept me no, Au?” the clouds are a little curious.

Aurora smile. “Thank you .. My mom doesn't need to, Mas.”

His outstretched hand touched Cloud's hand on the table, then continued, “Terms from mama, I have to find a life partner who is responsible for his life and his family's life. I saw it in the Cloud. So safe ...”

The clouds covered the smile of hearing Aurora's words.

“Add again Mas Awan is smart, polite, affectionate with Au and always support Au. If Mas Awan is cute it is a bonus yes ..” Aurora chuckles as the clouds twitch Aurora's nose in anxiety.

“Eh there is one more with the most important,” Aurora said quickly. The clouds looked in question.

“Mas Cloud to commit to Au.” Aurora's smile immediately expanded. The clouds extended her hand rubbing Aurora's cheeks gently. Her lips showed a smile even though her eyes looked a little moody at the thought of parting.

He lowered his hand to grab Aurora's fingers and then gave a brief peck on Aurora's back before grasping her. The clouds like to thank Aurora for all her praise earlier and at the same time hope that her grip can hold Aurora away.

“Mmm .. if his parents are Mas Awan how?” An Aurora asked.

“Ya definitely accept, lah,” says Cloud fast.

“Aaaah ... the real...,” seductive Aurora with a twinkle in her eye.

The clouds smiled widely then let go of her grasp and pried Aurora's chin as she said, “Yes, beautiful inside out and adorable.” With a chin-backed and staring at Aurora while smiling, Clouds added, “Again happy to make you anxious, again angry ya make you anxious too.”

Aurora laughed at the Cloud's expression.

Clasping Aurora's hand again, Cloud continued in a confident-sounding voice, “We feel the same, Aurora. You also always support me and can complete myself.”

The two of them smiled at each other and looked deeply into the eyes of their partner.

After a moment of silence between them, the cloud again made a sound. “Hopefully no obstruction yes, Au. In six months, I will return to Indonesia to retrieve the data I still need for research. At least I can stay in Indonesia for about six months before returning here.”

The clouds paused for a moment, the look on his face showed he was thinking.

“Mmm .. about quite yes six months that we plan our wedding, Au?”

Aurora jerks. He reflexes his head forward with a look of disbelief and wants to confirm the expression of the clouds and the words that come out of his mouth.

The smiling clouds were amused at Aurora's reaction. In a seductive tone he asked, “Absolutely you have no plans to marry me?”

Aurora blushed in embarrassment so that she immediately pulled her hand from the Clouds grasp and covered her face with both hands. Aurora's actions made Cloud's smile turn into laughter.

As soon as his hand he put down, Aurora immediately asked to make sure, “Mas Awan wants us to marry next year? Not waiting for Mas Awan to finish the dissertation?”

The clouds chuckled until his back was pushed back to touch the back of the chair. With a sullen face and an annoyed tone he replied Aurora, “That's the last time!”

Aurora also chuckled and replied, “Ya kirain ...”

“You want? I'm not.”

“I'm also not really, Mas.”

Then they laugh again and hear each other's answers.

After their laughter stopped, Cloud resumed his discussion with Aurora. “Quite like four to six months from parent meeting to wedding day. Hopefully no transverse aral,” hope Awan.

“Aamiin, Mas.”

“You have a story to your mama?”

“Hmm .. just said that there are close friends here. I dare not say further, Mom. I think it's better if delivered directly.”

“Yes, me too. Later when I return to Indonesia I will immediately meet with your mother,” Awan promise with a smile that Aurora replied with a smile too.

His heart was immediately filled with happiness imagining the Cloud would be acquainted with his mother who continued with marriage. The shadow of the wedding made him look down embarrassed with a smile that was getting wider.