THE MENTARY FOR THE ESTUARY

EPILOGUES

“KETERMAAA!” they both laughed happily, with the same vibes, even though they were blocked by the smartphone screen. Now months have passed since the day they got the news to follow SBMPTN (Joint Selection Entrance to Negri College). About feelings, don't ask. They are just as stressed, just as nervous, and just as anxious. What's more, they have graduated from High School for approximately 3 years, automatically there is no longer anything else that is called History, Economics, Geography, and others. In addition, the fact that this is the last year they can follow this selection is adding to the concerns. If it does not pass, escape wes, scorched their chance to go to college. But now it feels relieved, all the burden seems to be lifted already from the shoulders of the neighbors (later, this why the neighbors follow here?), yes not, that is, their shoulders. Look at it, so relieved and happy, the two human children were even lined up while prancing in their respective homes, while video calling.

“Ra, we are a studentaaa!” riana exclaimed, still in scream mode.

“Iya-iya, busyet deh, no need to scream muluuuu, later I will copoooooott!” exclaim Muara half irritated.

“Sorry-sorry, I'm Ra's smile, really good-natured.” Riana laughs.

“I'm more fun Ri, because we are studying at one of the best campuses in Indonesia, which is located in my city again, Surabaya. I can keep working, can stay at home, can deket same you keep, uh.” The mouth stopped his words. Hmm, I smell these smells of keceplosan, sodara. It seems to be getting comfortable with him.

“Iya yes, plus, we are one faculty, one department, and one program... Crazy, I did not expect..” replied Riana. And they kept on video calling until the afternoon.

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The happy news has apparently also reached many parties, including residents of Kost Srikandi others (Selena, Milia, Maura). Now they are gathering at the dinner table, and enjoying Riana's Mac N Cheese, as food for today's special party celebration. Just a small party, come not picked up, go home not delivered*, wrong again. That is, this party is only attended by a few people, boarding people, and band members Riana, including Dyo, who is now even Selena's boyfriend. Do not know why and do not know how, how can there be no story or so, maybe because it is already a mate yes.

“Congratulations yes mbak, finallyaaa..” Selena said while lifting her fork high.

“Thank you, Cell, no matter where, even though I enjoy my work as a teacher here, but college is also my dream, and now it has materialized.” Riana smiled broadly.

“Kos-kos will be quiet, there is no more fighting...” kekeh Milia while taking her Mac N Cheese, for the second plate.

“Set by now, rattled from where anyway? I'm pendiem you know gesss!” Maura did not accept it.

“Iya-iya, Ma'am Maura pendiem kok, if you are sleeping but,” Selena chirps. Instantly, the not-so-large dining room was filled with the low-laughing boisterousness of all.

“Damn lo, ah. Uh, but I'm aware that the guests at this party lack one, uh, one person?” maura asked to change the topic. They all looked at each other, confused.

“Who, Ra?” ask Milia at last.

“Nico... Where is that kid? How to post, no news?” answer Maura. Riana gripped her fork. Yes also yes, how long had he not met the young man, the latter in Jogja, in Ambarukmo Plaza. How's the kid doing, huh?

“Most he's busy thesis, gaes... Isn't she equally as late-level as Selena?” said Riana.

“Lo not feeling lost, Ri?” maura asked carefully.

“Haha I'm not, he should have told me, because..” Riana stopped. He can't tell me the reason. Obviously, it was not only painful for him, but also for Nico.

“Already, don't discuss. I am sure, somewhere, anywhere, Sister Nico will know about this, and she will be happy for what was achieved with Riana,” said Selena sage. Everybody nods. And secretly, they all – including Riana, berdo’a, mendo’ Nico, about the health and also happiness of the child, wherever he is. Congratulations to you, Riana. You are one step ahead of your dream. In addition, life, and all the new intertwining stories are also waiting for you. Be prepared for the great things that are all meant for you, which most humans call destiny. That's how life is, every time, every time, there's a story. And those stories, you will later be able to remember as beautiful things in the colors of your world, beautiful things that present many meaningful lessons afterwards. And remember, your journey is very long. So, just enjoy the flow.