We, From The First
#02. What News?

All matters concerning Aira's move have been well resolved. And in the new semester later in the twelfth grade, Aira has officially become one of the students at Patuh Karya High School. Although it was very hard to leave Banu Island, the place where he spent his childhood and growing up, but this is the path that Aira chose, and Aira will not regret it. At least for now.

The deaths of her Father and Mother in an accident a year ago that also involved Aira, overturned Aira's life overnight. Everything's changing. And the fact that he had to lose his Father and Mother at the same time made Aira feel so pitiful. Sometimes he felt regret, if he had to live alone, why did he not come to die all together in the accident?

Eventually, Nico's parents, whom Aira knew as friends of her Mother and Father, come to meet Aira upon hearing of her mother's death. They invited Aira to come live with them. It wasn't an easy decision for Aira to agree to the invitation. It took him a year to come to an agreement. And finally here is Aira now. No family will take care of her since the death of her father and mother. Aira also did not have any close relatives she could ask for help. The distant family even hands off on Aira. That was Aira's biggest consideration for agreeing to Nico's parents' invitation.

In silence, Aira felt like she was being wasted. Until finally the two parents Nico who he knew also since he was a child came to see him, Aira's feelings slowly improved.

"Follow Aunt and Om, huh, Na?" Persuade Regina one last time before Aira agrees. "No matter what the circumstances are now, Nana must continue Nana's life. My late mother and father, definitely do not want to see Nana constantly dissolved in sadness. For Mom and Dad's sake, Nana must continue living and achieve all Nana's dreams. Auntie, Om Adryan, same Nico will always be with Nana. We're gonna be a family."

Aira looked at Regina's face that was filled with sincerity. Aira then turned to look at Adryan who was standing in the doorway, Adryan looked at him anxiously. Worried in case Aira rejected them as she had. Adryan then nodded slowly at Aira as a sign that he also sincerely had the same desire as his wife.

Aira sighed, then said quietly, "ba— alright."

Adryan and Regina smiled with relief. This time Adryan was closer to Regina and Aira. He gently rubbed the top of Aira's head while smiling broadly, "Nico will definitely be happy as well."

Aira Kelana is an 18-year-old girl born with natural beauty. According to Regina and Adryan, Aira is very similar to her late mother when she was young. He has a small face with a mole on his left cheek. His long, dense hair covered his shoulders, and he let his thin bangs dangle on his forehead. Aira also has an intelligence that makes her always get the top rank in school.

But Aira who used to have a bright personality, now turned into a closed figure since the death of her mother. Her two beautiful eyes that used to always sparkle as if losing light.

"Be nice to Aira." Pinta Adryan with full seriousness to Nico.

After hearing Aira's dark story from her Papa, Nico feels even more guilty for her remarks the other day to the girl. Even if it goes back in time and changes things, Nico thinks his regret will not go away.

Aira was reading a book on the back porch when suddenly Nico came and took a position right beside her. Realizing that she was no longer alone in the place, Aira turned her attention away from the book she was reading, then turned her head towards Nico. His gaze at Nico was so gentle, there was no more anger or resentment at Nico's rejection the other day.

But Aira was confused now. It's the first time he's reunited with Nico after so many years, not only does Nico not even realize that he's Nana, the friend Nico loved so much in the past. But even so, Aira could not blame Nico for too long, let alone hate him.

"Hi, Aira!" Greet Nico awkwardly.

'you didn't even call me Nana' Reply Aira inwardly. A feeling of disappointment suddenly stirred his heart. And the awkward atmosphere that Nico brought, inevitably made Aira feel awkward as well.

"Hi, Nic! Why?"

Nico did not answer. He looked hesitant and then rubbed the back of his neck which was not itchy at all. And Aira still memorized the gesture. It was a gesture that showed that Nico was nervous right now. And damn, this is the first time Nico has felt this big.

After calming down, Nico reached out to Aira to ask her to shake hands and said, "sorry too late to ask this, but... how are you, Aira?"

Aira smiled faintly, and welcomed Nico's hand out warmly. Then calmly and confidently, Aira replied,

"good news. It's good to see you again..."

To Be Continued...^^^