The Love Traces of RAHWANA

Quara 29.

The event has started and we are all sitting inside the multipurpose building. There are hundreds of students who will be graduating today.

Fio sat next to me with a trembling body. He kept clutching my hand very firmly. I rubbed it gently to calm her down.

“It's okay, Fio. It's me and Yuta. It's okay.” Whisper me to him. I really don't want Fio's trauma messing up his graduation today.

“Let's welcome a standing ovation to Mr. Daniyal Abhimanyu, as chairman of Halim Abhimanyu Foundation.” The MCs echoed throughout the room.

A middle-aged man climbed onto the podium. His face was very similar to someone who had filled my days before. Someone who never even disappeared from my memory.

For several years now, I hid the name Cloud deep in my heart so that it slowly disappeared. I never contacted him even though I had his contact number that I requested from Mas Mahli. I just kept the number on my phone without any intention of contacting the owner. Because we have promised to look at the future path that is in front of each of us.

Clouds. I didn't forget that guy. I just felt guilty for not being able to keep my promise to take him away.

Approximately, how is it now?

Mr. Daniyal continues to give his best wishes to us. I couldn't even concentrate because his face really reminded me of Clouds.

And like father's promise. After graduation, we all headed to the best restaurant in town. I've booked a place for all of us.

There are Fio's parents, and Yuta's parents who are also taking part with us.

This is a form of thanksgiving for the passage of the three of us. We didn't even have time to change clothes.

“Where is Yuta?” Dad asked when he didn't see the Clouds with us in the private room.

“Says he wants to go to the bathroom first.” Answer aunt ruth.

And not long after, Yuta appears along with Sota. They each carried a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

And Yuta, thrust it at me.

“Congratulations yes. Already a scholar.” Yuta said later.

And Brother Sota also congratulated Fio.

“Thanks. Congratulations to you.” Yuta. I could see his face blushing. Very unusual.

“Congratulations to you three. Now sit. We have lunch first.” Said mother.

I sat between Mom and Fio. Yuta was sitting right in front of me.

“After this, what are your plans?” Ask Om Basri.

“Ara want to continue S2, Om.” My answer.

“Fio?”

We all looked at Fio. Awaiting answer. But then he shook his head. It seemed, Fio was still not ready to get out of his shell. He was not ready to meet more people.

“It's okay. Fio can intern at the office if you want.” Said mother.

“In office? But Fio's not a Law School major, Miss Lisa.” Said Fio's father.

“It's okay. He can help out there later. How, Fio? Want, right?”

Slowly, Fio nodded his head.

Everyone seemed very happy with Fio's decision. I smiled at him and clasped Fio's hand tightly. I'm proud of Fio's efforts to keep up.

“We are very grateful to Ms. Lisa and family. Very-very thank you.” Said Fio's mother.

“No problem, Mom. Fio is Ara's friend. So it's only natural we help.”

I am proud of my father and mother. I feel very lucky to be their daughter.

We continued the conversation while eating. There's something strange in my opinion. Yuta has not spoken since. He seemed to be thinking about something. His face looked down at the food plate.

“Yuta? Why are you quiet?” I who felt strange with Yuta's unusual silence just protested.

Yuta looked at me without blinking. It scared and astonished me.

He got up from his seat and approached me. Stand next to me and kneel.

Yep! Yuta knelt next to me.

Yuta continued to look at me intensely. While we all look at him. He pulled something out of his pants pocket. He grasped something and held his grip on me.

“Ara. Marry me.”

GLEK.

I froze.

Is Yuta really proposing to me now? In front of all our families? Where did he get that much courage?

“Yuta..”

“You have graduated. And you've been cut off from your commitment. You know I've been waiting a long time now.”

Pias Yuta's gaze was fixed on me. The sight we met and I felt a strange thump in my heart. This time I feel for Yuta.

Everyone is silent. I didn't hear the slightest sound. All I heard was that my heart beat was increasing rapidly.

“Ara?”

“Eh, hem?”

“I'm waiting.”

“Where's the ring?”

Yuta smiled broadly. He then opened his fist and a diamond ring appeared.

“Quick pair.” I stretched out my hand.

There was a look of happiness on Yuta's face. He immediately put the ring on my ring finger. The size is very fitting. He knows exactly what my favorite is.

Everyone in the room cheered and clapped happily. Even my mother hugged me very tightly. Then Aunt Ruth approached and hugged me.

“Thanks, Ara darling.”

Why do I accept Yuta?

Because no man understands me more than he does. Yuta has long held back his feelings for me. And that debaran, has made me believe that I also have feelings for Yuta.

“But I have a request.”

Suddenly everyone was silent.

“We will get married after I pass S2.”

Yuta nodded in agreement. Her smile never left her lips again.

“Ah. Finally, Mas Arya. We're gonna be besan.” Said Om Basir. The two men immediately embraced.

Everyone seems to be very happy with my decision. Makes me even more convinced that Yuta is the best choice for me.

“I love you, Intan Kuara.” Whisper Yuta in my ear.

I smile. My heart said, I love Yuta too.

And next, the family discussed about the execution of our engagement. They go to find the best day for me and Yuta gets engaged.

And a day has been agreed. The day next week.

I'm not resisting. Because I thought, the sooner the better. Yuta and I kept looking at each other. I am relieved that my heart feels the same way for Yuta. He is good, and I love him.

“Congratulations yes, Ra. What did I say?” Whisper Fio to me.

“How did you know?”

“Mmmmm. Hunch?”

“Hahahahha. This time, your premonition did not mislead me. Thanks for that.”

Actually I didn't expect that Yuta would actually propose to me right then and there. Even though I was prepared because I graduated. I thought, Yuta won't propose to me right away after a few hours of graduation. And it turns out Fio's hunch is right. Yuta really did.