Meet Up the Match
Part 17#The Past, the Present

Every meeting will end in farewell but every farewell, not always has the destiny of reuniting. The breakup keeps Aira back to work where she was before and she refuses Rei's offer to work at the young man's place. His decision has been unanimous because he wants to forget the past so that he can get peace.

As a man can only understand without forcing. A little chatter remembered. Where the talk of two people who have their own goals.

Rei tried to persuade Aira, "Are you still going? Can't stay here. At least for both of your parents."

"I have to go, Rei." He looked at his friend without hesitation. After the young man's help, he accepts Rei as an unconditional friend.

Kekeh would the establishment make Rei sigh long. Then he raised his hand, then touched Aira's head without excuse. "Please be good. Remember there is me for you who is always ready to be the number one supporter. Aira, I promise I'll come when you need me."

"We are there to strengthen each other. I just want you to always be happy, Aira." Rei continued to sincerely express the feeling in the heart in the form of friendship.

Aira pulled the young man's hand without letting go of his eyes. "Don't promise when you don't know Rei's future. As a human being, it is enough to walk on promises. That one road is always steep without notice." He tried to make Rei understand that the promise spoken could be a pain when it did not happen as expected.

"I know that, but you're important to me. If you refuse, let me keep my promise in my own way. Pretty little trust me because it helps my step." she replied sincerely without wanting to think about the final result.

The body he was able to cling to without fear presented a sense of comfort. His friendship was enough of a simple happiness. "Thanks for everything Rei Andika. Always support me in my down life." Again tears fell down his cheeks.

He cried not because he remembered his heartache but was grateful that Rei was with him and wanted to be a comrade-in-arms. What else is needed besides support? Treasure can not provide peace because of the language of love that is able to treat the wounds of the heart.

He let go of the embrace, and then he grabbed a wet face with a stream of tears. "Where's my cold girl? Do I need to find shells in the ocean?"

"He will return after his life to the old life. One day when you can stand on your own feet." reply Aira without a doubt because at this time the heart can not lie.

Warm eyes stared at Aira. "I'll wait for that moment to come. The girl I've always missed."

The gaze of the eyes is unable to divert the pent-up feeling. He knew of a heart that was falling more and more in love with the cold girl. Aware of that feeling, made him unable to turn away. But what power, he can only be a lover is not considered.

"Don't look at me for long. You will fall in love. How will you forget me?" her candanya while singling a smile without coercion.

Rei just smiled, and then he reached out. "Have my hand, we can rise together. Aira, I'm willing to fall because of you."

"If you put me on a backrest, then how about when I need you? Stay on your own feet." Rei's seriousness changed the direction of the conversation. How could he possibly let the young man feel a wound like his.

Rei nodded in understanding, "Like your wish, Aira."

The conversation warmed the hearts of both. Although Aira keeps the wound but does not want to add pain to the heart, while Rei makes their moment together as an encouragement for life. After three years, the cold girl finally returned to the city.

The awaited day gathers with the family because during work Aira rarely communicates with his loved ones. All of that for reasons busy in their respective world. Lia and Rei were also busy with work. Even so in free time both Rei and Lia always ask the news even though in a matter of weeks or months.

To him, Arkha Khan was a young man with mature thoughts. Humble attitude that many people like. Although the reality is that the two people have never met each other face to face. Hearts can't lie has come the froth of love between them.

All men who are close only want love not friendship, while Arkha from the beginning tried to understand patiently willing to get used to his cold attitude. Arkha is like rain in the dry season.

The tightness in the chest with the hair of a tear resuscitates his sense of taste. Maybe he fell in love or just liked it? Though memories no longer hurt the heart. In fact, Arkha's presence brought about a change in his own life. Slowly but surely back to being yourself.

What miracle does Arkha have? The cold attitude did not make the young man go away. It is precisely so much attention poured out without expecting a reply. The time that passed brought the two closer together was like they needed each other. How trust comes without being asked.

Well, falling in love is beautiful it's just the fear of reluctantly moving from the corner of his deepest heart. Slowly begins to realize the meaning of Arkha in a life that is always alone. He hoped that the young man would be able to wait at the right time. The seasons change, but the heart sinks into darkness. Sincerity is one way without asking for a reply.

No more jokes when the heart wants to understand. Aira decided to have a serious talk with Arkha. It's just that waiting a month after Arkha's anger over the chatter in the group. Enough time to enjoy each other the meaning of temporary separation without a definite bond. Aye, right?

[Assalamu'alaikum's chat. If you are free, I want talk with you serious.]~one opening message has been sent, now Aira can only wait for an answer.

Ten minutes later, the incoming message distracts Aira. The cell phone on the table he picked up, then checked who was sending the message. Arkha answered the greeting and asked the news. But at the moment, he just wants to be serious not something else to be discussed.

Jemari was busy typing as she muttered, "Arkha Khan, tell me one thing. You really love me?"

[I really love you and I'm willing to do anything for you. Test me if you doubt me.]~ansi Arkha assured Aira.

Love is too complicated to describe. Like emotions that cannot be released. Again he made sure of feelings that could be hurt or liked. It's not about exams because the past is enough of a lesson.

[Can you take care of my heart and always be honest with me?]~tanya Aira replied to Arkha's message.

One question that turns a friendship into a pair of lovers. Arkha promised to always be honest and take care of his heart. They are ready to do anything to make their lives happy. Slowly bad habits such as excessive drinking of coffee began to be stopped.

Sometimes they fall, and then rise to survive. Love that strengthens each other has faith. As time went on, the two closer even began to open up to each other's personal problems. The sweet taste of every situation makes the two people always learn more closely.

Moreover, Arkha often threatens when not willing to obey. Threats are for the good and do not mean anything else as long as they are in love. Not only that because their nickname has changed to a favorite name.

Strangely though being a couple. The two men only communicate through a messenger application until Arkha asks for a number. Just start switching on whatsapp application. The change of place of communication further adds to the intense hours of flying both make a moment together.

If only my heart never fell in love again. Maybe there is only life in his life. A meeting that becomes God's destiny. Understanding as a fellow human being because it must learn to complete every test of life that becomes a real storm. Now Arkha and Aira become lovers online without any physical encounters.

The two just trust each other. Moreover, long distance relationships without knowing each other's lives in real and also cultural differences. It adds to the problems of their love story. People definitely think online relationships are just a waste of time.

But closeness is not about distance. It is the heart that loves one another without hesitation. As far as any distance it will be good when there is no miscommunication aka misunderstanding. Isn't that how it is?