The Ice Man

Aldi and Tiara

"Ra, have you decided to continue college where after graduation?" Tanya Tasya who is Tiara's best friend.

"It looks like I want to take medicine. My mom wanted me to be a doctor. I had to make one of my mama's dreams come true. You know for yourself, I can't go against mama's request" Tiara said.

"That means you'll be far away from Aldi?" Ask Tasya. Tiara frowned confusedly. He tried to digest Tasya's words. But he doesn't understand at all.

"What do you mean Ca?" Tiara asked in the end.

"I heard that Aldi and Jenny were getting scholarships to study abroad. But I don't know for sure what he majored in, maybe business" Tasya said. Tiara was immediately bowed when she heard Tasya's words. That means Aldi and Jenny will be together. The opportunity is no more. Maybe he really should back off this time. But all his efforts during this time will be in vain.

"I won't back down, yes, I won't back down. I had to enroll in the same major as Aldi" he thought excitedly. But the face of his mother suddenly flashed so that made him bow down lethargic again.

Tasya who saw it could only shake his head. She knew for sure that the current Tiara must be worried about her choice. He was really sad to see the condition of his best friend. He was eager to ask Tiara to stop wishing on Aldi. Because he knew so well, Tiara would easily get Aldi's replacement, as there were so many men waiting in line to get Tiara's love. But he always rejected her because his feelings for Aldi were so great. Despite Aldi's cold attitude towards him, he still hopes that Aldi will change and return his love.

"Ra, I know we can't choose who to fall in love with. But I think it's time you forgot Aldi. I think Aldo is better than Aldi. She's very friendly, always there for you, and all I know is that she has feelings for you. So, do you not intend to open your heart to Aldo Ra. I love you so much as my best friend. I don't want you to get hurt any further. Has Aldi ever reciprocated your feelings so far? it doesn't seem like Ra, even he looks cold to you Ra" Tasya said.

Tiara could only bow to hearing all Tasya's words. He could not deny a bit. Because what Tasya said was all true. He wanted to get rid of this feeling. But he couldn't do it. If he could choose. He would rather not fall in love with Aldi. A drop of tears suddenly fell down her hands that were currently in chains.

"Ra, I'm sorry" said Tasya then hugging Tiara.

Tiara cried in Tasya's arms. His embrace even looked tighter as his rushing tears released all the burden and pain he had been enduring.

"Hiks, I want to stop Ca, I'm tired. But my heart keeps wanting to hope. Am I wrong to love Aldi Ca? Hiks" Tiara said in her tears.

"You're not wrong Ca, but I beg you, your family's first from him. I think your Mama's choice is usually much more appropriate for your life. You have to be firm for your life, don't let your heart make the dream you built long ago, collapse just because of love. All I know is that I used to be a doctor, right, Ra?" Tasya.

"Yes Ca, hiks. I'll follow Mama's choice. My heart is also very strong choosing for me to become a doctor" Tiara said.

"Yes, now wipe away your tears. You look so ugly. Even the clown lost to your flushed nose" Tasya said, chuckling at Tiara's pouting lips. She let go of her embrace and wiped her tears. Tiara looked at her tears clinging to Tasya's shirt. He laughed because he thought it was so funny. The wet one is just next door. Tasya who realized immediately saw his clothes.

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"Al" Sapa Tiara when he saw Aldi passing in front of him. He immediately stood up and approached Aldi who had stopped because of his call. Aldi saw Tiara approaching him.

"Al, I want to talk to you" Tiara said.

"Speak up" Aldi said then sat down at the spot Tiara had occupied before.

"Are you really going to study abroad Al?" Tiara asked who was replied nodding by Aldi. Aldi looked at Tiara who was immediately bowed because of his words earlier. For some reason his hand suddenly directed to hold Tiara's cheek. He raised Tiara's face. Tiara was very shocked by Aldi's treatment of her. Their eyes stared at each other for a long time. Aldi could see a clear drop flowing down Tiara's cheeks. Her hands gently wiped away those tears. He really doesn't know why he did that. They looked long enough to make their hearts clash along with the gaze that did not fade.

Aldi who realized immediately released his hand on Tiara's cheek.

"Sorry Ra" said Aldi who was immediately clumsy. He chose to leave Tiara, who was still not aware of what had happened just now. Some time later, after Aldi's departure. He woke up and immediately sobbed hysterically while holding his heart.

"Ohhh no" Tiara said tiptoed while holding her cheek.

"I don't dream" Tiara said with a smile on her face.

"Geez Al, I didn't think you were holding my cheek, wait for me Al. After I finish my studies, I will definitely see you again, I will take care of my feelings, I am sure you will love me too" Tiara said.

- Connected

"We will not know and never expect the miracle of love. God always knows when and how that love and happiness will come to us"

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