(Who) I'm Without you
9. Early PDKT

"Sana gih enter, greetings to Mama ya" said Ariel as she rubbed Dinda's head.

"Whose mother?" ask Dinda plain.

"Mama-in-law" Ariel joked with a small laugh.

"Starting clear to people. Daa, I went in" said Dinda who had opened the car door and was about to leave Ariel.

Ariel just stared at Dinda's back which was getting further away from her sight. There was a sense of happiness in his heart. But Ariel must make sure first, this is love or just affection like brothers. Because their age is indeed 5 years adrift and Ariel could only be dear to Dinda because he considers her as a sister. Moreover, Ariel was born as an only child and he was really happy when Dinda was present in his life. Dinda is a sweet, beautiful, spoiled, kind, chatty woman, can make Ariel comfortable in a short time. Then, is this feeling just comfortable for a sister, or a friend of the opposite sex in general, or is this what is called love.

Ariel was still silent in the car, still thinking about the taste in her heart. Experience in love is very little in his life. Already 23 years he lives in this world, his dating experience is only 2 times. First, when High School was just a love monkey and because it forced his friend to be made. Finally it was made, but only lasted 3 weeks because at that time Ariel was really wanting to focus on the race only. Ariel is in love with the automotive world. Until now he prefers riding a motorcycle rather than riding a car. Go get a car just in case, afraid of the rain. Just like going with Dinda tonight.

The second experience, when recently entered college. At that time, he wandered away from his family so rarely went home. Turn home, fall in love with his friend's sister who hasn't seen him in a long time. But the relationship does not last long, because establishing a long distance relationship is not easy. They broke up in the middle of the road after 3 months of dating.

And after that Ariel never again approached women because he just wanted to focus on the new job he did for 1 year in his parents' company. In his little heart, he wanted to make his own business without the frills of his parents. However, because he realized he was the only child, Ariel was willing to delay his desire and continue the Papa's business as a form of service to parents.

Dinda, who had just finished washing her face, took a quick look at the window that was covered by a thin curtain. So you can still see the light of the car. Curious, Dinda opened the balcony door in her room to see firsthand.

He realized that Ariel was still in front of the fence of his house. He immediately took his phone to call Ariel.

Tone connected calls...

Ariel:"Hello"

Dinda:"Kok is still there?"

Ariel: "Or where am I still here?"

Dinda:"I'm balconyed"

Ariel opened her car window and rewinded her car slightly to look at the balcony where Dinda was.

Ariel:" There's something I want to talk about"

Dinda:"You know, I'm going down first"

Ariel: "Don't don't, there"

Dinda:"What do you want to say?"

Ariel was silent, one side was still doubtful. But the other side is like it's already hot.

Ariel:"I like you, Dinda. You want to be my girlfriend?"

Without a second thought, Dinda answered...

Dinda:"I can't, sorry Riel. Honestly, I am comfortable with you, I love you. But not so fast for me to accept you as my girlfriend".

Ariel: "Thank you for the answer"

Ariel turns off the phone and runs her car out of Dinda's house. Tonight it seems like he will stay up late for a moment to forget his sadness because of his love that was rejected outright. He thought, does Dinda have no feelings for him? Any bit? Wouldn't it be easier for women to fall in love when treated well by men? Or has he been "less" in approaching Dinda? But Dinda must have known the signal, right?

Women are hard to guess. After this somehow have to behave if you meet Dinda. He wanted to be ordinary, but it would be better if he didn't have to meet again.

Yes, keep your distance first Ariel's mind in the heart.

Dinda POV

I'm sad tonight, I just rejected Ariel's love. What's wrong with me? I actually have a taste for him, too. But what is said from this mouth is just the opposite.

It's okay, after thinking about it, if he was for me he would still be fighting. But if he stays away from me after tonight, it's not for me. Think positive, that's all I can do.

"Ariel, I'm sorry. I'm not being honest with you. Blame these lips for not saying it. Good night, beautiful dream. Don't be disappointed in me, I still hope you keep fighting. I won't turn you down for a second time" Dinda said as she watched Ariel's photo stored in her gallery.

POV Dinda

That morning Dinda woke up from her sleep, she felt like she missed Ariel. Rushing from the bed, opened the curtains and stood on the balcony. He remembers what happened last night, standing on the balcony and rejecting Ariel's love.

Dinda looked straight ahead, looking at Ariel's house whose door was closed. Thinking that Ariel must be getting ready to go to work. Dinda would wait for him, just want to see him. For his heart to calm down and make up for the sudden yearning this morning.

Dinda sat in the balcony, waiting for Ariel to come out. After a long time, Dinda saw Ariel coming out of her house in a neat suit and carrying her briefcase to the garage. Dinda smiled even though the one she saw was unaware of it. Dinda felt satisfied even though she only saw Ariel's back this morning, she did not dare to demand more, because according to her feelings, her relationship and Ariel will change. Definitely in a worse direction. Will stiffen maybe, or turn cold, or return to "early settings" alias do not know each other as usual.

The motor passed out of the fence, a sign Ariel had departed for his office.

Be careful on the road, Dinda said in her heart.

Is there still a tomorrow where I can stare at you through the rearview mirror? Is there still a chance for me to accompany you for food? His complaint.

After getting tired of sitting in a balcony alone, Dinda immediately washed her face and brushed her teeth before going down and having breakfast with her parents.

"Ma ma'am, pa" said Dinda cheerfully as usual.

"Dear to love" replied papa and mama almost together.

"Why are you? You staying up late?" ask mama while preparing breakfast on Papa's plate.

"Yes ma, because last night was very sultry so he could not sleep" replied Dinda lying.

"Lho, the AC in your room is broken. Not finished in service huh ?" ask papa who did ask the Air Conditioner (AC) service provider to always come every 3 months to his house.

"Yes pa, the AC is fine. But the remote is. Last morning I just met hehe" said Dinda reasoned.

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