My First Love Story
Episode 89

“Land , eat first Land..” Ricko calls Arland from behind his bedroom door. But Arland did not give any answer.

Ricko turned the doorknob of Arland's room which turned out not to be in the key. The atmosphere of Arland's room was dark, only a lighted sleeping lamp illuminated Arland's shoulder which was still upright standing in front of his bedroom window. It's early morning, but Ricko keeps his mind on Arland who since yesterday has not eaten anything. Some days Ricko was deliberately staying in the apartment Arland to accompany his best friend.

Long time Arland sculpted in front of the window glass. His gaze was fixed on the direction of his favorite garden and Kezia. His hand held the phone tightly. He hopes Kezia will contact him even if only a greeting message. But it never happened. Everything about Kezia was spinning in his head. Making it more dissolved in the whirlpool of memories.

Ricko walked over to Arland and sat on the edge of Arland's bed.

“Land, do not torture yourself like gini..” watered down Ricko while staring at Arland's back that does not move in the slightest. “Lo has a future that you must achieve..” Ricko continued.

“Future?” open Arland with a grievous smile on the corner of his lips. “I'm going to go next..” he continued.

Arland grabbed a bottle of hard liquor on his nightstand. This is the third bottle that Arland has seen and this is the first time Arland has drunk liquor. Ricko immediately stood up and grabbed the bottle that was at Arland's sight. Arland held him back but suddenly he fell down because his legs felt numb from standing too long and his head felt so dizzy.

Arland slammed his phone into the wall of the room and made it into a splinter that was no longer shaped. He bowed his head on his knees with his hands tugging at his own hair. Ricko's already running out of patience. He could not see his best friend who continued like this.

“Land, don't keep kayak gini. This is not the arland I know!” snapping Ricko while pulling Arland's hand and asking him to stand.

“Yes, this is not the Arland you know. Because the Arland you know is dead. Lo satisfied!” yelled Arland while shaking Ricko's hand.

“PLAK!!” ricko subconsciously slapped Arland's left cheek.

Arland smirked and rubbed the fresh blood that came out at the corner of his lips. Ricko pulls Arland's body and drags him to the bathroom. There was no resistance at all because Arland's body was already completely weak. Ricko takes Arland under the shower and flushes Arland with cold water.

“Soften ******! Lo gag can die now! You haven't done anything and you've been blushing. Where's the Arland I know huh, where!” Ricko slammed the dipper he used to flutter Arland's body. But Arland did not budge. His eyes reddened and dripped with tear grains that went along with the stream of water that soaked his body.

“Land lo must fight. Face it all, don't be a coward. Strengthen yourself, and bring back kezia to the side of lo!” lirih Ricko while hugging her best friend who began to shiver in the cold.

Arland was crying. Ricko faithfully accompanied, listening to every mockery that came out of Arland's mouth without him noticing.

“Crying land, but from tomorrow you must rise.” Ricko firmly squeezed Arland's shoulder. Arland looked at Ricko with a cold, painful look.

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That morning, everyone gathered for breakfast. Kezia stared at the food menu before him. Bread, salad and sausage, breakfast menu in Germany. Kezia scrunched his forehead.

“Kak, I can know where the kitchen is?” Kezia asked Angga who was enjoying the warm chocolate milk in his hand.

“After, what's up?”

“I pinjem kitchen for a while yaa..” sahut Kezia while standing.

Without listening to Angga's reply, Kezia immediately went to the kitchen with Sarah.

Kezia used the apron that was in front of him. Sarah flabbergasted.

“What will you do?”

“Fried rice!” kezia replied with a big smile.

“Let me make...” bargain Sarah while taking the cookware Kezia already holds.

“No sarah, I want to make my own. This is a fried rice recipe from Mamah. You just show me where the ingredients and the spices are.” Pinta Kezia's. Sarah could not refuse.

“Nona misses miss parents?” Ask Sarah while giving some seasoning.

Kezia nodded. He remained focused on concocting seasonings for his fried rice. Not long after, the fried rice was finished. Kezia brought his own fried rice in a large bowl of rice to serve at the dinner table.

“Wah... what is this?” Ask Angga with wide eyes.

Kezia took the plate and scooped the rice and gave it to Angga and Martin.

“I gag can if breakfast gag eat rice.” cetus Kezia with a smile. Angga smiled at Kezia's reply. “Kak Rana want, I'll get yaa..” bargain Kezia. Rana nodded. Rana glanced back at the mango who looked fascinated by Kezia. Rana grunts slowly. “Come on try...” continued Kezia with a smile.

Angga scooped up the fried rice that was in front of him and put it in his mouth. His eyes widened.

“It's delicious..” reflex Angga.

Hendra who had been standing next to Angga also gulped saw his master so greedily enjoying his fried rice.

“Pak hendra come eat..” bargain Kezia.

“No, thank you miss.” politely decline Hendra. There was no way he could eat with his master.

“Sister, sir Hendra can have breakfast with us right?” Kezia looked at Angga. Angga glanced at Hendra, who was still sculpting.

“Sit mr. hendra, this is command.” Angga said with a smile towards Kezia.

Kezia smiled happily. Hesitatingly Hendra sat down beside the shutter and began to enjoy the fried rice that was served in front of him.

“Enak..” muttered.

“O yes, behind is still a lot. Later sarah and others also breakfast yaa..” continued Kezia.

“Thank you for the kindness of miss..” Sarah said happily. Kezia just nodded.

“Udah cantiik, good again. indeed a suitable wife candidate for young master.” Sarah muttered as she stared in admiration at Kezia who was enjoying her breakfast.

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Martin had finished packing his luggage and was preparing to leave for the airport. Although heavy, gradually he had to leave Kezia to start living everything alone.

“Honey, good here yaa.. Papah will definitely miss you.” Martin said as he hugged Kezia.

“Iya pah, papah also be careful on the road. Greetings to mamah, sayin zia kangen..” said Kezia.

“Iya dear...” Martin said while taking off his embrace.

“Pah, can zia ask for help?” whispered Kezia slowly. Martin nodded. “Please see arland ya pah, tell us about the condition..” continued Kezia.

Martin stared at the black bead in Kezia's eyes, his heart rustling in guilt.

“Iya dear...” Martin undertakes.

“Thank you pah..” welcome Kezia who hugs her papa again. Martin rubbed Kezia's head slowly and then kissed her gently.

“Enjoyous for the entrance test yes, let me know the result.” Lirih Martin's. Kezia nodded in response.

“Nak Bangga, sorry mm maybe back to trouble nak angga by leave Kezia here.” Martin's gaze turned to Angga who was standing not far from him.

“No need to hesitate om...” said Angga while hugging Martin.

“Nak shutter, fine here yaa.. good luck, good luck.” continued Martin on Rana.

“Thank you om, be careful on the road.” says Rana.

Martin picked up a suitcase not far from where he was standing. Hendra helps Martin and gets him into the car to get to the airport. Martin waved his hand at Kezia and Kezia replied with a smile.

His footsteps were heavy, but he tried to strengthen himself because he was sure, this was the best for his beloved daughter.

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