My First Love Story
Episode 103's

Time goes by so fast. Kezia is immersed in his work and Arland is immersed in his solitude looking at Kezia. Not even if he moved out of his place. Kezia's various expressions from morning until Heidelberg's sky turned towards dusk.

Looks like Kezia's job is done, he immediately tidied up his things. He walked to the place where he parked the bike, his stomach was starting to feel hungry.

Kezia again wowed his bicycle pedal, traveling at medium speed towards a cafe. Behind him Arland followed with a distance not too far away. Occasionally Kezia stretched out her arms and Arland followed her. It felt like a secret date with Kezia. Scattering the wind that afternoon blowing Kezia's hair beautifully scattered, Arland smiled to himself how much his longing could be satisfied just by looking at Kezia.

Kezia parked his bike in the courtyard of a cafe. He stepped in and ordered some food, then sat down to wait for his order to come.

Outside the cafe, Arland watched Kezia closely. He looks serious about playing his phone.

It was seen that some of the men sitting not far from Kezia were watching him. They greeted and smiled at Kezia, but Kezia was cold.

“Key, wherever you are, why are so many men approaching you?” inner Arland with an unwilling squeeze.

A man approached Kezia's desk and handed him a piece of paper. He invites Kezia to get acquainted, but Kezia just acts indifferent and rushes to leave the man. He took the food he ordered. He was forced to take away because the men were bothering him too much.

Kezia walks out of the cafe, with Arland immediately hiding behind the wall. Kezia put the paper bag he carried in his bicycle basket, then drove his bike casually.

A horn from the luxurious car rang out loud, as if greeting Kezia. Kezia pulled over along with the car. A middle-aged man in clothes got out of the car.

“Good afternoon non kezia..”sapa Hendra with friendly.

“Sore sir... “sahut Kezia.

“Non kezia earlier I to flat but non kezia no, and by chance we meet here.”

“Oh yes sir, I took a short walk. What's wrong sir?” ask the curious kezia.

“Oh so... This lady, young master asked me to pick up miss to come home.” explained Hendra

“I'm sorry sir, I think today gag can, because tomorrow I have a morning lecture. But next time I take the time to stop by.” said Kezia who felt bad had to reject Hendra.

“Oh so, well later I tell the young master.” said Hendra.

Before long, Hendra immediately resigned and left Kezia who began to ride his bike again. Kezia continued on his way home. Arland followed Kezia to his flat. He looked over his bike as Kezia's flat lights flashed. Arland smiled to himself, wanting to feel like he approached Kezia and shed his longing.

In the parking lot Arland was silent. He considers what decision he should make. Meeting Kezia or his steps should stop until here.

“Ddrrtt,, ddrrtt..” mobile Arland vibrate. A message from Ricko.

Apparently, Ricko asked Arland to immediately return to the homeland because there was something important. Arland rubbed his rough face with teary eyes. Unsatisfied he looked at Kezia, not satisfied he spilled all his yearning but this time someone was waiting for him. He should go home.

“Key, even though I have not killed you..” said Arland who saw Kezia on the balcony of his room. "Please wait, I'll bring you home myself."

This time there was no choice but to return home, leaving Kezia in the land of the people. But at least, Arland can see Kezia even from a distance while hoping they can get back together later.

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"Gue in the parking lot, where are you? rick asked in a hurry.

"In the place where I dropped yesterday." said Arland lazy.

Within moments Ricko's car was in front of Arland. He asked Arland to come in.

"What's the matter, you told me to come home? Is there an SP from campus?" asked Arland while taking off his hat.

"We're going to bogor." said Ricko briefly.

Arland scrunched his forehead. I don't know what business he should accompany Ricko to Bogor. Ah, considering Bogor, he remembered his mother who currently lives there. Maybe he could go to Linda to ask her.

3 Hours drive by Ricko in between the traffic jam that he can not avoid. Although his feelings are uncertain he still tries to calm down. Ricko turned to Arland who was sleeping beside him. The tired and bruised face was still clearly visible.

"Lo must be strong land.." said Ricko while tightening his grip on the steering he was driving.

Ricko's car pulled over in front of a house that looked crowded by people. He hesitates between having to wake Arland up or letting it go. Long enough Ricko thought, what sentence should he say to his best friend later.

Arland blinked his eyes as glare from another car greeted him.

"Where are we?" Arland rubbed his eyes, trying to realize his whereabouts.

Pine trees and wooden swings still hung in front of a stilt house. Arland recognized this place, this was the villa that Linda, her mother, lived in.

"Ko, why, why," Arland's words came to a halt as he saw a yellow flag in front of the house. He turned to Ricko waiting for an answer but Ricko just bowed.

Instantly the worst drift appeared in Arland's mind. He forgot his tiredness of traveling long distances Germany Jakarta and then to Bogor. He immediately got out of the car and ran towards the villa with a feeling of uncertainty.

"Arlaaanndd.." shouted a middle-aged woman who suddenly embraced Arland and kissed him. He cried in front of Arland who was then in his arms.

Arland could only gape when he saw a body that had been covered in white cloth. Arland's body felt limp without bones.

"Don't say it.." Arland's voice was raucous, even he couldn't carry on the bad thoughts of the sentence he was about to say.

"He's calmed down, son, he's no longer in pain." said Mila as she rubbed Arland's back.

Arland knew exactly who Mila meant. Instantly his body collapsed. Tears just dripped down his cheeks. With a giant step he approached the body of Linda who had finished bathing and in the caravan. Arland didn't even get to see Linda's face one last time.

Arland is trapped in front of Linda's body. Thousands regretted not being able to return Linda to his side. There remained tears that were rubbed rough by Arland before peeping his beloved mother's forehead.

"Sorry arland mih, sorry.." said Arland with a bated cry. It felt like just sobbing his energy was up.

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