Between Love and Corona
Morning Without Sua

Last night the Moon ended a phone call from Surya with a raging heart. The longing mixed with the feeling of being ignored made the Moon instantly sad-faced.

This morning is the first morning for the Moon without meeting Surya. Usually Surya every morning will pick up the Moon and deliver it to work, teaching at one of the Elementary Schools in Gudeg City.

Usually every half hour and a half in the morning, Surya has arrived at the Moon house on his motorcycle. Not because the work place is both one way, but because of love that Surya is willing to take the Moon to go to work, then he left to work, then he left to work, while he was still an apprentice before placement in one of the Tax Offices in Jogjakarta.

Every morning the man waited at the gate of the Moon house, gave his best smile, and also drove the Moon to work. This morning, for the first time the Moon will undergo the morning without the presence of Surya.

"How will you go, son?" ask Mother Sundari to her daughter.

The moon who was having breakfast with his father and mother slowly raised his head, staring one by one at the faces of his parents. "Month, riding a motorcycle Ms ... The Moon should get used to being independent without Surya. If there used to be a Surya who drove and picked up the Moon, now the Moon must be independent. You mustn't depend on anyone." said Moon as he sipped a warm tea on the Blirik cup.

"Patience to the Moon .. Long distance relationships are difficult, but if you trust each other and are loyal to each other all will certainly be traversed. Not only you, there Surya must also learn to adapt. To live the day without you. Not only are you heavy, but Surya is also." said his mother while patting his son's shoulder.

Mr. Hartono, who also had breakfast, gave advice to his son. "If your love is sincere, everything can be passed. You can only say that now it is better to be patient. Praying a lot, God has created man in pairs. Increase prayer, not only be heart, pray Surya there is also healthy not to be exposed to Covid. You heard the level of Corona virus infection in Makassar is also high. Pray Surya there healthy, you're here healthy too."

The moon nodded its head. "Yes Father .. It is certain that the Moon will always pray for Surya there. He mentioned his name in every prostration of the Moon on a prayer mat. May Allah bless our relationship, sir. That's right sir, long-distance relationships are very difficult, but the Moon can't promise anything, sir ... The moon just wants to make it."

Hearing the words of the Moon, Mr. Hartono also sighed. "True son, you go first. However, try to live it all. If we are sincere, God willing, God will open the way."

The moon nodded her head at the words of her Father. "Yes Father, on top of all this the Moon is trying to be sincere. Even when our family and the Surya family came to cancel the wedding plan that was just counting weeks, God willing, the Moon is sincere. Yes, although it is undeniable that the Moon is also sad, but the decision has been taken. The wedding organizer and so on have been cancelled as well. May God make His best time in the future, in better circumstances."

"Amine ... God willing, surely Gusti (God) will provide His best time for you and Surya. Patience first. There must be a jakannya. Sorry, Nduk, all this is intentionally done because it should not be crowded, regarding the safety of the crowd. Inevitably we have to follow the Government Circular Letter. The business of the Father and Mother at Beringharjo Market began to be quiet visitors. Hopefully the local government does not ask all traders to close the stall, if forced to close, automatically we will also be at home. All Batik sellers will be at home." said his mother Moon.

The moon seems to think, the impact of the Corona virus is not only limited in the health sector, but the economy is shaken. The moon became sad, because the Father and Mother had a business that is selling batik in the Beringharjo Traditional Market, if social restrictions are carried out, practically the traders who do not move in basic needs will be at home. The family economy will certainly impact if the Batik seller must be at home for a while.

"Hopefully the efforts of Father and Mother can still survive yes. Everything is very difficult, Mr. ... starting today also the Moon will teach online because the children have been put away." the story of the Moon to both parents.

"So his student from home, his teacher who still goes to school is Nduk?" ask Mr. Hartono.

"Please sir, Master still has to come in. Teach online from school." replied the Moon. "Yes, the Moon went to teach yes Father and Mother." he said as he kissed the backs of his parents' hands.

"Be careful, Moon. .. bring the motorcycle do not have to be tight. Slow down just as long as it survives. No need to speed Nduk. Be careful on the road." said his mother while delivering her son to the front of the house.

The moon is getting ready to ride its matic motorcycle. The girl's eyes immediately glazed over, how Surya used to always pick her up in the morning. The path he walked also reminded him of Surya. The heart feels tight, but it cannot dissolve in sadness. The moon has determined to live everything, trying to live a long-distance relationship with Surya. This was his first morning without Surya. Only his memories accompanied him through the day. With his motorcycle, the Moon strengthened his own heart.

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Meanwhile in Makassar, for the first time Surya entered his new office in Makassar City. As the State Civil Apparatus, the first day of welcoming the new Civil Service.

I'm sorry, Moon....

Usually at this hour I've prepared in front of your house to take you to teach.

From today everything will be different....

Sorry Moon....

My morning without you....

Even the night is just friends with you....

But one that hasn't changed

My love is always there for you...

I miss you, Moon....

I love you.

The 23-year-old man embraced longing for his lover. Remembering the Moon, Surya then sends a message to the Moon there.

[To: Month]

[Morning Moon.].

[Happy activities today.]

[Sorry, can't get you to teach.]

[Eagerness yes. Don't forget to wear a mask, take vitamins, and always remember me every step of the way.]

[Love to the Moon.].

The message was immediately sent, and Surya set his foot into his workplace. Hope Moon will soon reply to the message she has sent, so her heart and feelings will be much calmer.