The Story of Love

CHAPTER 49 (SONG)

Sunday twilight has always been Arafat's favorite. Staring at the expanse of the sky dyed with orange hue, is charming

But this week Arafah was not only accompanied by Tiara and Gita. I don't know what brought Alvin to his house when adzan maghrib just reverberated

“Shalat first Fa. I have something to say” pinta Alvin, his face looks tired

Arafah realized that there was something waiting ahead. Find the right time to take him on the word doubt

He took a step forward, approaching Alvin who just got off the bike. Trying to strengthen the heart “Name Sister always tucked in my prayer, even before Kak Alvin asked that” stared in the sea of eyes Alvin “Don't change” he said a little selfish

You have no idea how Arafat's days have always been haunted by the shadows that Alvin would doubt over what he has chosen. Arafah was afraid that if everything would come true, he would not lose. Again

Alvin didn't respond to the girl's request in front of him. He turned his gaze to Gita who was standing beside Tiara

“Ta. Bring Arafah in, you maghrib first”

Without needing to be asked twice, Gita embraces Arafah who stares in disbelief at Alvin. His heart was increasingly worried about what was waiting for him

The fear was increasingly hit hard on Arafat's beliefs. He wants to be selfish, Arafah has to be selfish. He won't let go of Alvin

Not getting a reply like a few days ago, made him decide to be selfish. Arafah has to be a different person

“Kak” Tiara exclaims quietly

Alvin who had been staring at Arafah's back away. He breathed a rough breath, sitting on the decker. Heedless of Tiara's words

“Introduction aja Ra. If Arafah has finished praying, ask him to come out” Alvin said as he looked at Tiara who just nodded before leaving Alvin

In solitude, Alvin dropped his face over the thighs. Too tired of what he is doing. Dizziness facing a heart that is out of sync with desire

He could not even keep pace between revising the thesis and thinking of Arafah. His brain seemed to be filled only about Arafah, everything about him

Until Alvin could no longer hold it alone, he decided to visit Arafah who seemed to understand what he was feeling

Alvin changed his position to sit leaning against the fence, his long legs he let fill the entire decker room

Waiting for Arafah's arrival while stringing up words that could explain all her fatigue without hurting the girl's feelings

“His feet slide, I want to sit” exclaimed Arafah who was already standing next to Alvin

Immediately he gave the part to Arafah to occupy. His eyes never paid attention to all the movements of this hijab girl

“I can already talk?’” Alvin asked when Arafah was no longer speaking

He simply replied with a slow nod without looking at the question thrower. Alvin took a deep breath

Afraid to talk, afraid to hurt her feelings. Either lost where all the sentences that have been assembled in such a way

“I doubt Fa”

One sentence that managed to attract the attention of Arafah from the sandal he was wearing. Without cue, a clear puddle on his eye patch is already visible

All her prejudices paid off already, the fear had already come true. Arafah closed his eyes with his left hand

Trying to dispel the tears that had been racing to get out, but still did not succeed. It ends in a heartbreaking blow

That crackle sounded very heartbreaking, including the heart of the man beside her. Alvin made her girl cry

In her very clear-sounding prank, Arafah tried to normalize her breathing

It felt like Alvin was taking Arafah into a hug, but he still knew the limits he could not remove

“No going to Fa. I only doubt, not want to go” said Alvin trying to calm down

With watery eyes, Arafah looked into Alvin's eyes. Trying to find the truth in there, he breathed a sigh of relief though not completely

“Sister Alvin hesitate for what?” Arafah asked hoarsely

Alvin was silent for a moment. Staring at the streets that look lengthened “I do not hesitate with you. This doubt is for the road I want to take” explained Alvin

“Since deciding to have the intention of becoming a convert, there was something stuck in my heart Fa” Alvin stared in Arafah's eyes

Although Arafah was silent, in his mind he had planned the worst possibility that almost every night loomed over him

“Not because I doubt you, to become a convert so quickly I can not do” said Alvin

Arafah glares not accept “But Brother has promised, Brother Alvin can not deny”

It's up to you to say that Arafah is selfish. Didn't he just say clearly if he would be another person to defend Alvin? Arafah will prove it

Alvin tried to calm Arafah down with a shady look “I won't deny the Fa. I'm just asking for more time, you understand?”

“It's not as easy as you imagined Fa”

Alvin averted his eyes when he saw the water Arafah's face that never softened

“To be a convert I must understand everything, I must learn everything about your religion, so that sincere intentions come by themselves”

Aware of the meaning of Alvin's words, Arafah began to melt. He looked at Alvin from the side, watching the tired look that was so obvious there

“Can you give me a longer time?” tanya Alvin expectantly “I promise I won't stay you” the gaze of the two meet

“How long?”

“Until that sincere intention comes by itself, without being forced” Alvin replied steadily

Inevitably, Arafah finally nodded. Is that all he can do?

Arafah wouldn't want Alvin gone if he didn't give him the simple things he asked for

A happy smile rose from Alvin's lips but not for Arafah. His flat look indicates if he is a little disappointed because he had to wait longer

“Please Fa, sorry to have you wait a little longer” said Alvin sincerely

Arafah simply nodded silently, staring at the neighboring grassy expanse that was no more attractive than Alvin's handsome face

But he needs a little impingement to divert the disappointment that is being melodied. But shouldn't Arafah be a little grateful that the exaggerated shadows aren't as bad as the ones he had in mind

Alvin who realized that the girl beside him was trying to take his eyes off, chuckled

“Liat me Fa. Is the grass better than me?” the candanya trying to change this gripping atmosphere

“Ya. Yes times Brother lost competitiveness of the neighboring grass”

Brought with the moonlight that dims. Both of them enjoyed silence for a moment, giving themselves time for what happened