The Story of Love

CHAPTER 56 (RUN)

The spring breeze swept across his face, stroking gently. As if to send you a very friendly welcome

Buildings that have been uninhabited for a very long time, become a view that is quite incisive. The luxurious impression is still clearly visible, although some parts have faded color

“We can find a nearby apartment from your campus Fa” Papa is still nagging

Arafah smiled faintly, looking at Papa who was still busy dropping off the suitcase from in taxi “Ara want to stay here Pa. Looks comfortable” steps closer to open the door

“Assalamualaikum” the reply is quite loud

All items are covered with white cloth, preventing dust from gathering together. Arafah opened a large window on the right

Displays a small garden that looks unkempt. Looks like he'll have a lot of activity in this house

Slowly, he approached as something caught his attention. A very familiar little picture frame. Her smile expanded, looking at the childhood photo with Alula who was a little dusty

Lean on the waist-high closet. Scattered all corners of the house leaving a lot of little memory

Arafah smiled wryly, he was really a coward. Run away from Indonesia because it is too weak, fearing his ego will win again if he continues to see Alvin

There is Alvin's house. But it has belonged to others since his family decided to return to Indonesia after the incident of Alula's death

“Ara want to sleep in which room?” Papa dragged two large suitcases into the house

Arafah took one and led it to the largest room in the house. Mother's Room

Papa browse to all corners “Ara dare to stay here alone?” ask Papa to make sure

“Bold dong” the answer is steady

Start tidying up the contents of the room that is actually not too messy. Just get rid of the white cloth covering the mattress and some cabinets

“Ara here first well. Papa wants to activate his cctv first”

Arafah nodded, accompanying Papa's steps that were getting busy. Looking at the man's back, it reminded him of Papa's very loving character

Bringing him to the scene a few days ago

“*Don't go Ra. Here, you want to stay Papa and your friends?” Papa kept trying to persuade Arafah from across the phone

Arafah sighed softly “Ara needed Pa space, Ara could not if here. Do you understand*?”

The man told Arafah that he had forgiven Alvin. But to be part of his family is painful

Just then, Arafah hugged Papa tightly. Never blamed that guy. He understood, the feeling of his father as a single parent who always tried to challenge him until now

Arafah believed that Alvin and Alula had problems in the past. It was only the reason God had given her to leave such a relationship

He sighed resignedly. Really give up and let go of what will happen next. Arafah just wants to feel the calmness here

Sit down and start unpacking her suitcase. Take out one medium-sized box, opening it for a moment before it closes back as tightly as possible

Not wanting to let the box containing all the items given Alvin managed to tear down the defense that he was still trying to build

“ARA. CCTV IS ALREADY ACTIVE, PAPA WANTS TO SCRAPE ALL THE DOORS OF THE AMA WINDOW FIRST. WHO KNOWS IF THERE IS SOMETHING TO FIX”

papa's voice boomed

Arafah chuckles softly to find Papa busy himself ”SIAP COMMANDER. EXECUTE”

Start her clothes in the closet and lay her body on a very soft mattress

Not yet had his eyes closed, Papa's baritone voice echoed again

“Let's eat yuk” Papa sitting next to Arafah, sweeping Arafah's head slowly which is still wrapped in hijab “Still remember? Near here is an Indonesian” restaurant

Papa realized, there was something different from Arafah's gaze. He looked like a person who was enduring pain in solitude

He immediately stood up, tidying up his appearance from the full body mirror contained in the room “Cuss. Ara is also laper” trying to try to look okay

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After a long time, Alvin's back here. Sitting at the bus stop with a view looking at the old church he did not visit. Alvin's heart was completely empty at this moment, devoid of passion

In a silent greeting, Alvin recalled Arafah. The bus stop, the first day he picked up the girl. Still imagined a timid look that always managed to captivate Alvin

How's things? Is he also thinking of Alvin as he always carries Arafah's name wherever he takes it?

“You're a great runner Fa” Alvin leaned against the support pole

Can't yet imagine how her life would continue after Arafah had completely abandoned her

Love has made Alvin make Arafah as his axis to keep turning. Until he leaves, it makes Alvin like a man who lost his way to keep going

“I miss” his eyes closed, was holding something that wanted to come out

Alvin doesn't want to be like this. The man who had always been made weak was helpless because of the woman from the same family

But his heart has really been scratched over the destiny he is trying to live. Trying to stand up and head for the church

But he felt very ashamed of his Lord for ever having had the intention to turn away from Him. His legs were supportive, very hard to move

Making a girl with long unraveling hair, pushing Alvin's shoulder plan using his index finger “Sturdy, rich in batu” he said

The voice was no longer foreign. Know who is the woman who is trying hard to move it

Alvin turned around, saw Tiara who also just came “Ngapain lo here?”

Lazily, Tiara dropped her index finger. Looking at the appearance of Alvin who was quite neat compared to the previous days

Tiara twisting eyeballs pissed “Ya morning worship lah. Why again?” he stood beside Alvin

“Why? Want to come?” Tiara can guess Alvin's uneasiness which looks stiff

Alvin was silent, staring at Tiara who always looked different if he wanted to worship. Looks more elegant and dignified

Upset, feeling hurt by Alvin. He shook his hands “Ya already if you do not want to. I first Kak” his legs started to step small

Alvin's still not picking. Noticing Tiara who was waiting for the leisure road to be able to cross

But the next response was quite surprising, Alvin standing to the right

Tiara looked at him confused

“Iya”

Just one word, carrying his second step walking to cross, went into the church. Alvin's heart warms, feeling like he's back to finding a home to go home

He sat. Perform morning worship solemnly, releasing all the anxiety that bothers him for a moment