Bento: The Real Bright Star
Sad News for Aulia

~ Author POV ~

Day after day, month after month. I don't think these sisters have gone to class.

Tough, patient, and with the love of God; betrand remained in the family.

The figure of the little boy who was so thirsty for affection, trying hard in every day he went through. He still expects the affection of both his parents will be poured out for him.

Betrand is not alone. He still had an older brother who loved him very much, always protecting him from the anger of their parents. They are tough brothers and sisters in this life, loving each other at all times and always there for each other in every atmosphere.

That day, the brothers were doing their usual activities. They returned to school after a class break. As usual, they went to school together. But there is something different. This time the brother's best friend did not go to school with them.

Maybe he's gone first, thought Aulia.

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~ AULIA POV ~

At school, after Betrand got into his class, I rushed to my class. Thoriq was already there.

As usual, I greeted him. He just glanced at me without smiling.

"Eh, how come your face is bent like that, huh?" candaku.

"Ah, no, really!" the rebuttal looked at me with a glance.

"Tomorrow! What's up, anyway? How do I feel today your attitude is different," I said seriously.

Thoriq only took a deep breath, his face was agitated. Seeing that moment worried me, afraid that something had happened to my best friend.

"Riq, I'm serious, you know! What are you doing, sick?" I asked while holding his shoulder.

"No way, Ul!" reply while smiling thinly.

"really? How do you look so nervous, huh?" my continue.

But he didn't answer my question. He was silent for quite a while.

Until finally...

"Ul, actually," Thoriq said with a puzzled face.

"Yes? Actually why, Riq?" I asked while looking at his face seriously.

"Yes, by the way, Riq!" reply to me casually.

He stared at my face with an unbearable look for a few seconds. I don't know what he's gonna tell me.

"I want to move to Bondowoso, Ul."

"Huh? You must be kidding me, Riq!" reply with a surprised tone.

"Gak,Ul ! My father moved to Bondowoso. And inevitably, I have to come with my father there," he explained in a sad tone.

I turned my face the other way. It was as if all this was just a dream.

Saddened? Of course, because Thoriq is my only friend. He was the only person who understood me very well.

"Ul, I'm sorry, yes, we can't be the same again as before. But I promise, I'll be here a lot" comforted Thoriq while stroking my back.

"Yes, I know what, Riq!" I said while holding back my tears.

"Aulia, don't cry, yeah! I believe you can be strong without a friend" he said with a smile.

But I was silent at his words.

"Aulia, look at me!" Thoriq suddenly held onto both of my shoulders and immediately our eyes met.

Suddenly, I looked at her face and then the smile fell from her sweet face.

"Aulia, you will remain my best friend forever! And I want, you remember these words of mine," he fell silent for a few seconds, staring fixedly at my face, and then said again, " a strong friendship does not need daily conversation or togetherness at all times. As long as the friendship is in the heart, true friends will never be apart."

After that, he took his hand off my shoulder.

"Remember, yes my words!" continued Thoriq while showing a row of neat teeth.

I just glanced at him and turned my face the other way.

"Eitss, what the hell, Ul? Smile,dong!" thoriq said while poking me.

I immediately smiled broadly at Thoriq's ridiculous behavior.

"Well-that's it, dong! Can't be sad, yeah ! We can definitely meet and be together like gini again," entertain Thoriq while patting my shoulder.

"Yes, hopefully yes, Riq!" reply me with a smile.