ALINDYA PEN
23. The First Lie

A year has passed the relationship Alindya and Reynaldi walk. So far there is only happiness, attention, and love that still looks pure. Maybe that's how a relationship is, the initial phase will always be fun. The initial phase will always be a lot of struggle from each side.

But not entirely without blame. Only one of the parties kept trying to close their eyes. Close your eyes for each small stroke and hope the togetherness continues to be intertwined until later. The future is hard to guess and hope is the beginning of the fruit of disappointment. The word one love for two is enough. The word loving person must also accept the two sides that exist in each of the perpetrators.

Initially dusty, but slowly there began to be more and more pain felt. The day he scratched a wound. The day he turned a belief into an unbending suspicion. Turning a beautiful tapestry into ever-igniting coals.

Well, for the first time Alindya was injured because of Reynaldi's figure. For the first time Alindya cried regretting the hope she had built up to her height. The relationship can be an encouragement but it can also be a burning fire at every step.

Disappointed for sure, hurt need not be asked again. But ending the relationship, really did not cross a second in Alindya.

"Gue apologized Lin. I'm really sorry." Rey.

"Clearly atuh." Alindya.

"Sally's my little friend. Before his father died he was signed with me. I don't want to tell you that."

"But not necessarily elo priorityin he donk. Is that me or is she Rey??" Alindya began to stir.

Rey was silent without a word.

"Gue knew Sally was elo's first love. Elo should think donk how I feel if elo always prioritizes him. Elo also knew Sally had a guy and that guy was her friend too. Elo thinks donk Rey how she feels. Even though he said he wasn't jealous. But she used to confide in me how you did Sally, it was Rey's exaggeration." Alindya said increasingly stirred.

"Gue just keep buying him ice cream, it's doank."

"But often, right???"

"Emmm ... I'm sorry."

"Because of the rich elo attitude we fight and Sally is the same guy as well. If you want to go through the will it is up to you. But don't overdo gini donk."

"Yes I'm sorry."

"Gue's not sure the will that elo said is actually there." Alindya.

"City ..."

"Lupain, I don't want to fight anymore. I hope this is the last one, I'm coming home Rey."

"Gue anterine." Said Rey while holding Alindya's hand.

"Gue can go home alone."

"But..."

"One more sayin the same friends elo, not me who took the time elo. Elo himself who always comes and spend time with me. I'm not the one who ruined your friendship. You yourself have forgotten how to understand each other." Alindya said then just left.

Alindya and Rey are at Aldo's house, Sally's boyfriend. Reynaldi's other little friends are Sally, Aldo, Mita and Ziva. The friendship of these five people really bothered Alindya. How not, they were friends since childhood but the facts of the five of them were difficult to accept by Alindya.

Sally is Reynaldi's first ex and first love. Aldo is Sally's boyfriend. Ziva is Reynaldi's fifth ex. In his fifth friendship only Mita who is completely not involved in cross-love.

Reynaldi is too kind or perhaps too hypocritical. For what gathers ex in a relationship they call friendship.

Surprisingly Rey always told Alindya not to think strangely about them, especially Ziva and Sally. Stupidly Alindya agreed to Rey's request, whereas in her little heart there was a spark of embers that could be lit anytime.

Today's problem really makes Alindya want to go home soon and end it all. Spend time on meaningless problems. It makes Alindya sick to herself.

Starting from the habit of Rey who always prioritizes Sally from Alindya herself. Until Aldo's curse to Alindya who is jealous of Rey and Sally's closeness. Although Alindya understood why Aldo was like that. Because of their relationship background. They knew but remained in that strange circle.

Until Sally who blames Alindya because Rey rarely gather with them. According to him Rey's time is reduced because of the presence of Alindya. Alindya wanted to laugh if she heard Sally's complaint. Sally was Rey's priority all along. Sally spent more time with Rey than Alindya.

So did Mita and Ziva who helped turn on Alindya. But that's not entirely true. Alindya did not want to bother. He chose to go home and forget about the matter even though his heart was wounded. But Alindya still wants to hang on to that relationship.

Tomorrow, the next day,

As usual after the break sign bell rang Alindya stepped towards the library. Passing through Reynaldi who is gathering with Javas and Arjune. The problems that afflict Alindya and Rey are certainly known by Javas and Arjune. All five of Alindya's friends knew it all too. Alindya kept ignoring Rey repeatedly. He prefers to focus on his tasks. A fool for his love world right now.

Alindya never really understood Reynaldi's way of thinking. Their problems are very clear. Not that he's looking for a solution and a little bit away from Sally. Reynaldi instead constantly told Alindya to understand her current position. Alindya Until made sick of hearing Rey's very demanding request.

Alindya's friends even gave direction to Rey about the way out of the problem. They understood what made Alindya behave that way. But Rey remained stupefied at his stance that his actions were not over the line.

At some point Alindya completely ignores Rey. Rey finally chooses to stay away from Sally and promises Alindya not to repeat her mistake. Alindya easily forgives Rey, because she herself does not have the heart to inhabit Rey too long.

Alindya knew Rey would keep repeating her mistake. Alindya gradually began to understand the puzzle of the figure before her. Understand how Rey's character and character really are. But for the umpteenth time Alindya chose to close her eyes to the blemishes in their relationship.

"Are you all right there???" alindya said in her heart.

Without feeling the time is rolling so fast. Leaving memories for memories that are sculpted so effectively.

Whether it's a happiness or a crying that breaks. There is always a parting word after the meaning of the meeting itself is over. Some continue to survive without caring about the difference that comes over. There are also those who seem to come to an end with the end of a phase of togetherness.

I don't know which path each owner will choose. I don't know which direction will be headed by a fast foot brings hope. Wherever and whatever the choice, happy remains the highest peak.

Well, graduation day has come its time. Alindya knew there was a price to pay after the presence of a laugh, her farewell for example. Alindya is grateful so far God has created a life flow that is so stunning for her. Everything went according to plan. Alindya's grades are very satisfying, even she became one of the best graduates of her class. Some people may have guessed it from the beginning.

Alindya was supposed to be attending her farewell today. But unfortunately he had to lie limp on this nightstand. Alindya did not know to be happy or sad about her situation. On one hand he wanted to attend an event that would never happen again. On the other hand, his body refused to grant his wish.

Kemaren Alindya went back to the inpatient room. The last time he was here was with his best friend. He still remembered how the man had reacted as he lay helplessly as he was today. Just a memory, just a stroke of the past, just a phase that really made Alindya want to go back.

I don't know when his body is weak like this. Alindya really doesn't want this to happen tomorrow. He wants to be free like everyone else. Alindya was again aware of the reality that existed. Slowly the tears flowed. Resisting abdominal pain and regret for not being able to be in the middle of his last moment with his friends.

Mother Alindya hugged her beloved Princess tightly. Gave her the strength to always endure her pain. To be friends with all his life destiny. Slowly Alindya began to accept her condition. Understand that healthy is everything. He will try to heal. This is the last one and he no longer wants to be friends with this place.

Reynaldi of course knows how Alindya is doing. He insisted on accompanying Alindya in the hospital today. But Alindya rejects him and tells Rey to attend the show. Alindya did not want Rey to be absent from one of her key moments.

Reynaldi finally reluctantly followed Alindya's will.

After the show was over Rey came to see Alindya. Rey comes with two trophies and Alindya's charter. Well, Alindya was chosen to be the second best graduate and the second best graduate in mathematics. Alindya was grateful for all that God gave her. Mother Alindya was very grateful to have a daughter like Alindya.

Rey comforts Alindya by asking her to argue on certain topics. Alindya is indeed different from most girls, she prefers heavy topics while being in a bad mood. Over time Alindya began to forget her condition, even for a moment. When Rey bidding to go home Alindya again smiled wryly.

Alindya had asked Rey after this what Rey's next plan was. Rey said that she did not want to continue her education and would rather go into business with her uncle. It certainly requires Rey to join his uncle in the city of Medan. It also makes Alindya a little disappointed with Rey's decision.

Back to himself, Alindya was still confused to have to continue or join the mother and her father managing their business. Especially helping her mother manage her beloved boutique. Alindya received a scholarship offer from her math teacher. To enter the department of mathematics at one of the state universities. On the other hand Alindya also got a scholarship offer from her upperclassmen first, of course the majors offered are mathematics.

Honestly Alindya is not sure if his passion in this field. To be honest Alindya wants to focus on other areas that make her comfortable. Mathematics is a field that he has been in for a long time. But the longer Alindya's heart is not in that world.

Alindya always remembers someone saying that she should look for something that really makes her happy while she is working on it. It is not the other way around that has made him tormented. It was not something that he followed because of the other person's words, but something that actually came from a will in his heart.

A few days later Alindya was discharged from the hospital. He returned to his usual activities. So did Rey who had gone to Medan, to his uncle's house. Alindya had already made the choice that she would not continue her studies. He has not found the passion he wants. Mother and father Alindya agreed to the decision of her beloved daughter. Now Alindya is busy helping her mother manage their boutique.

One week later, Alindya gets word from her friend that Rey has enrolled in one of the private universities. Alindya is surprised that Rey has not told her anything. Alindya chose to shut up and wait for Rey herself to tell her so.

Until he arrives when Rey contacts Alindya that he is back from Medan. Rey also tells Alindya that she has already enrolled in one of the private universities. Rey said in the next week he will be busy with his Orientation at the university. Alindya fully understood Rey's situation. Although he himself was a little disappointed, he was the last person to know if Rey had enrolled in the university. My friends knew it first. But Alindya kept thinking positively about Rey.

The clock was 23:00 p.m., and Alindya could not close her eyes until then. Until the sound of the notification from his gadget disperse Alindya who was trying hard to fall asleep. Well, the notification comes from a green application that is in Alindya's gadget. The one who sent Alindya the message was none other than Reynaldi pratama.

Rey tells Alindya that tomorrow she will enter her first day as a student. But Rey was confused because she was required to enter at 06:00 a.m. While MABA is required to wear a black bow tie. It's impossible to find him in the middle of the night. Out of pity, Alindya finally makes a black bow tie for Rey. Alindya had indeed learned a little from her mother.

Once done, Alindya tells Rey to stop by her house first. Before leaving tomorrow to take the tie. All of you let go of longing because after the news Rey returned from Medan. Rey hasn't seen Alindya yet.

The next morning Rey came as promised last night. After taking his tie Rey immediately left. Not according to Alindya's expectations. Rey is ordinary even impressed not one bit to miss Alindya. Alindya stroked for a long breath, trying to keep thinking positive.

A week passed but Rey still did not meet or contact Alindya. Rey last sent a message that she was in college from Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday Rey is off but can't see Alindya. He had to take his sister to an event. Alindya understood this and chose to occupy herself in the boutique owned by her mother.

The longer Alindya began to feel strange with Rey's behavior. Rey forbids Alindya from visiting her home. He said his house was being renovated and other reasons. Without thinking long that day, Alindya chose to visit Rey's house without the knowledge of Reynaldi.

Arriving at Rey's house, Rey is surprised by Alindya's arrival. Alindya just smiled with the response Rey gave. Plus it turns out that Rey's house is not renovating anything like Rey told him.

Alindya chose to sit down to play with Reynaldi's younger brother, Aryasatya Raditya. Rey herself left because she had to go to the bathroom. At the same time it turns out that Rey's gadget was left at the table near Alindya sitting. Out of curiosity Alindya chose to open Rey's gadget. Alindya was again surprised because Rey's gadget password had been changed.

Usually Rey will use Alindya's date of birth or their birth date. Alindya has also tried with the birth date of Rey's sister, and other dates that Alindya knows but the results are nil. Alindya frowned when Arya entered the password in Rey's gadget. What date is this ?? When did Rey change her password and what did it all mean? So if Alindya's brain works at that time.

When looking at Rey's wallpaper and gallery, Alindya was made even more confused. For two years their relationship just this time Alindya saw Rey's wallpaper and password was not something about her. Galery Rey is no longer dominated by their photos. Even the photos of Alindya there are only a few. Rey comes from the door suddenly and Alindya quickly closes Rey's gadget.

Alindya ventured to ask about Rey's gadget password. Rey casually replies that she changed her password because Arya always secretly opens her gadget. And the matter of that date Rey is just random. Alindya nodded at Reynaldi's reply.

He then asked permission to open Rey's gadget. Rey agrees hesitantly and Alindya is silent immediately after finishing opening Rey's gadget.

Chattingan Rey is dominated by girl names and Alindya knows none of them. Rey just said they were her new classmates. Every time Alindya contacts Rey, she replies that she is busy with her college assignments.

Another one that made Alindya want to cry. Inside Rey's gadget there is a video of Rey with Mita on the beach and Alindya seeing a watermark that shows the date Saturday. When Rey says that she went to accompany Arya to an event.

Alindya did not tell Rey about the video she saw. Alindya knew there was only nonsense Rey would give her. Alindya chose to go home soon.

Alindya is trying to understand Rey who just won the student's degree. Maybe he is enjoying his new world with new people.

On the video, Alindya tries to think positively and forgive Rey's situation. Rey says she's just tired of eating it she went with Mita. Isn't Alindya also at home?? Alindya only smiled as Rey said all that.

"Have we ever really loved each other??" Alindya's mind with the semyrics on her face.