(Who) I'm Without you
47. Pull-out

3 Months later

During Dinda's time on campus, she wasn't very concentrated. He is still heartbroken by the actions of Ariel who is always flirtatious on social media.

The image of Ariel that Dinda knows himself and from others is good, even many friends of Dinda and Ariel who also say that Dinda is very lucky to be Ariel's lover. Because Ariel very rarely approached women, he was known to be very indifferent to women.

Now, Dinda no longer believes that. Because, the reality in the virtual world Ariel is not that good.

Ariel is good in the real world, instead she is flirtatious in cyberspace. Andwhat? Her friends say Ariel is indifferent to women, oh no.

Ariel was very attentive to every woman. Dinda was shocked the first time she knew.

But because Dinda loves Ariel so much, she forgives him. But the longer together, Dinda began to know Ariel's "rogue" temperament little by little.

The point is, it's not as good as people talk about. And Dinda was often fed up when she heard people praising Ariel.

However, Dinda did not speak up. Just shut up and the beards.

The more often Dinda and Ariel quarrel, now Dinda is getting used to without Ariel. He didn't call each other for months.

As of now, they haven't spoken to each other for 3 months. Early after Ariel's return, Dinda did often get a call or chat from Ariel.

But it only lasted 1 week, because after that Ariel never again tried to contact him. Maybe Ariel is tired because every effort is always ignored.

There is a sense of longing on one side of the heart, but Dinda tried to master themselves so as not to be easily entangled in the hole of the heart that Ariel always offers. Dinda tried with all her might to forget the figure of Ariel.

Although not easy, but every effort must have a result.

Dinda, who had just finished her proposal seminar, walked out of the room. Fortunately, while in the room earlier he did not get much criticism. Just ask to add a few theories from experts.

Although in a mood that is not okay, Dinda's proposal seminar still goes as it should. Dinda then contacted her mother to let her know that the seminar was over and she would probably go home in the afternoon because she would treat her loyal friends waiting for her during the seminar.

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After returning from the restaurant where Dinda treat her friends, Dinda immediately took a shower and brought 1 novel for her to read on the front porch of her house. The sacred place where he and Ariel often spent the night of the week sitting there.

When Dinda had just read some paragraphs in the novel, suddenly there were footsteps heading towards her. And the heavy voice that these 3 months never again Dinda heard.

"I'm here to give you this" he said. Dinda advanced slowly and took 2 paper bags from Ariel's hand.

It feels so strange. Meeting men who have been with us for years. But because months do not meet because 1 party is unfaithful, it feels foreign. Want to be angry it feels stale, but silence will not have an end. When do we hang like this ? Want to open your heart to others is difficult, because we are afraid we have not finished perfectly.

Then the man immediately turned around and moved away. Is it always like that? Every time he left Dinda was always without saying goodbye. Knows sick.

Dinda did not want to take a headache, he put 2 paper bags on an empty chair next to him. Later just look at the contents, anyway Dinda did not want to look very excited after receiving it.

Sayup-sayup voice adhan maghrib reverberated, Dinda stood up from her chair. Not forgetting, before moving into the house, he turned to the paper bag Ariel gave and took her in.

After reaching the room, Dinda fulfilled her obligations first and then went down to dinner together. Until 22:00 Dinda still did not touch the paper bag given by Ariel.

Until he heard the tone of the message on his phone...

Ting...

Ariel

Then, another paper bag, it's a gift that I bought for you at that time.

After reading the message, Dinda's tears instantly dripped. It felt like I was just throwing it away when I read "That's a gift I bought for you at that time".

During these 3 months the souvenirs are still Ariel saved? What indeed?

Dinda immediately opened the paper bag one by one. In the first paper bag, contains 1 box of bouquet of roses size about 20×20 cm and a greeting paper. It says, "hopefully succeed, I'm sorry".

Dinda believes this must be the seminar prize, while the paper bag that has not been opened is what he gave. Dinda pulled the paper bag.

When opened contains 1 box of bags with famous brands and there is 1 photo made into a style of painting. The photo has been in the frame very beautifully and with a size of 30×30 cm. The photo is a photo of Dinda and Ariel who were standing on the edge of the hill when they were idly away because they were sitting at home. Ariel hugs Dinda from behind and Dinda takes a photo with the camera she is pointing at them.

"Why does it hurt?" said Dinda while touching her chest. If only their relationship was okay, Dinda would be very happy to accept all of Ariel's gifts.

Now, what will he do with that photo? On display but the relationship is semi-semi want ending. Throw away, there is no feeling.

Finally the photo Dinda put in the drawer of her study table. I miss the moment in that photo.

Even repeated it must feel different. Because everything is no longer the same.

Dinda replied to Ariel's message.

"Favor"

Shortly after, Ariel replied to her message.

"Can I ask for 1 thing?"

Dinda

"What"

Ariel

"Tomorrow, I'll be in the office"

Dinda

"Make what?"

Ariel

"I want to spend time with you. Maybe this is the last time"

What compassion? Kaya wants to die, Dinda thought.

Then Dinda agreed to Ariel's request. Which effect is rich last request before death picks up.

Dinda

"Yes"