All About Missing
Missing in Germany

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Frankfurt, Germany

At 06:00 local time. He missed waking from his sleep for only two hours. He squirms flexing his stiff muscles from traveling long distances. The Indonesian-German flight spent sixteen hours on the plane. Then continue the journey from Berlin to Frankfurt by land about six hours. A very long walk, making him want to go back to sleep eliminates fatigue.

Frankfurt am Main is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth largest city in Germany. Frankfurt was a city-state, the Free City of Frankfurt, for nearly five centuries, and was one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire, as the site of the imperial coronation. Frankfurt is also a global hub for trade, culture, education, tourism and transportation, and is rated as an "alpha world city" according to GaWC. Frankfurt is also home to influential educational institutions, including Goethe University, UAS, FUMPA and graduate schools.

Miss and her family are now in her tantric residence in one of the city's areas. Aunt Maya is Mama Dahlia's only sister. She is married to Anton, a man of German Indonesian descent. Aunt Maya has lived in Frankfurt for ten years. The couple had no children, as the husband was declared barren for a long time. However, Aunt Maya is willing to accompany her husband until the end of life. Of course, all because of his love for his husband.

Maya and Anton have only been living together. Therefore, Aunt Maya asked Miss to come with her, as well as to help take care of business there. Miss was quite happy because she was well received in that house. Mama Dahlia, Alan and Alen will accompany Miss for a week. After that, they had to go back to Indonesia.

At first I refused to come. However, due to persuasion from Aunt Maya who promised to finance music college Miss there until graduation. In the end, Rindu assented his tantic desire. I have always dreamed of studying at a music university. However, due to limited costs, Miss is only able to register through the track of achievement at one of the domestic universities and apply for a scholarship program. And luckily he was accepted there, but unfortunately Miss was forced to cancel all plans after losing papa for good. If not for the greed of his uncles. Missing and family will not be as difficult as it is today.

Slowly I missed coming out of the room. Mama, Alan and Alen are still fast asleep. They seem to be very tired. The house had only two rooms, so the four of them slept in one room. This is only for a week anyway. Longing to approach Aunt Maya who is busy in the kitchen.

"Good morning, Auntie," said Miss.

"Oo, Miss, how come you're awake?"

"Yes, Tan ... Aunt Maya what are you doing?"

"Here, Auntie is preparing breakfast."

"Have you missed a hand, Tan?"

"Eh .. No need, honey, you should take a shower and get ready. All together with your sisters have breakfast," pinta Maya.

"Yes, then miss coming in again, yeah."

Aunt Maya smiled, Missing to go back to the room. Before going to take a shower, miss taking a cell phone, then turning it on. I don't know how many messages and calls came in. Especially from Ardian, miss feeling a little guilty not telling her best friend that. There are hundreds of calls and messages coming in. From Ardian, Dian, Dimas, Teo and Bram. Everyone said good-bye, except for Ardian's message that only expressed his sadness he wrote there.

"Rin, where are you?"

"Rin, why are you leaving?"

"Rin, I want to tell you something, why did you suddenly disappear?"

"Rin, I'm right now in front of your house. Your family's gone too? You all go back to Mama's village? Why didn't you tell me? Where is Mama's village address, Rin? I'll catch up with you."

"Rin, my God, I'd go crazy like this."

Many other Ardian words that if read will make it sadder. I miss turning off my phone again. He took a deep breath and exhaled, feeling very heavy. How should he explain to Ardian. At the breakup with friends yesterday alone, he had already been scolded all out. Fortunately, they can understand.

If Miss told Ardian before. Then he won't be able to leave. Miss is very familiar with what Ardian like if it has been forced to obey his wishes. The man could have foiled his plan, or he could have missed it. The ones that are Missing will only burden Ardian. Were it not for Miss, Ardian would not have enrolled in the same university as her. While Ardian's parents want Ardian to continue his school abroad in order to continue the family business. I don't want to be a burden on Ardian anymore. All this time he had depended enough on his best friend.

Missing to look at the wrist that Ardian's bracelet had on it, she felt. Recollecting the memories of his first love. Remembering his first kiss. Remembering his last moments with Ardian. He didn't feel like he was shedding his tears.

"Ardi, sorry."

That's the only word that can be said. Although Miss does not know what Ardian feels like to her, but for sure now she knows Ardian must be very disappointed with the decision he made. All this time they were always open to each other, there was never any secret. Except for his feelings.

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One week of time passed. That afternoon I missed walking to work in a bar cafe owned by Aunt Maya and Anton. The distance from the house to the bar is only 300 meters. Always miss the crowded buildings. Because he is still new here, so must be more vigilant of unwanted things. A little bit of Miss has started learning German.

'MAYA Cafe & Bar' which is open daily from nine in the morning to twelve in the evening. Usually this afternoon visitors come to just drink coffee and eat snacks. Missed to enter through the front door and go straight to the cashier table. There is Aunt Maya who is serving customers.

"Good afternoon, Auntie," said Miss spoiled.

"Sore, honey, how's the journey, Rin?"

"Everything's fine, Tan. Mis Adelin and Mrs Carie always greet Rin on the street. They're very friendly. Mrs Carie even gave Rin flowers from her character," Rindu said, showing a tulip in her hand.

Aunt Maya smiles. "Alright, just put the flower in a vase and display it here," he asked later.

"Ok, Tan," Longed smiled cheerfully.

Missing getting ready to do her job. 'Maya Bar & Cafe' only has four officers including himself. While Aunt Maya will be in the cafe from morning to afternoon, sometimes until night. Longing to have to replace Aunt Maya until the bar closes later.

While Anton, the man did like it, sometimes he came to help sometimes also busy with his own business. He does any job, if there is a call he will work, otherwise he will help at the bar or go to the casino. New yearning to find out Anton is a gambler and a drunk. Anton's income is not much, he depends more on Aunt Maya. Miss is actually sorry for Aunt Maya who had to go the extra mile to meet the needs of the family.

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