Between Love and Corona
All Because of Corona

Jogjakarta, March 2020

Everything that happens under heaven is done by the power of God. The earth rotates on its axis, the change of day and night, humans who can move, until the withering and blooming of the flowers. Nothing in the universe happens without His permission.

The world in its order of harmony and balance, suddenly hit by a storm that strikes humans who inhabit this earth. Corona Virus Disease 2019 which is then called Covid-19 or Corona virus that makes all countries in the world fight and fight with time. Not only the health sector is tired to treat and heal those infected with this virus, but all sectors of life also feel the impact.

Especially for humans who are actually social creatures, individuals who live in community, socializing with other humans must do social restrictions (social distancing).

In the midst of the chaotic situation of the earth today tucked love story between two human children. Ironically, the existence of the Corona virus is enough to have an impact on the love story of both.

At that time in Jogjakarta, the two families met to engage (discussed) and the two agreed to postpone the wedding plans of their two children, Surya Dana Putra and Moon Maheswari.

"Because of the very unfavorable situation, with the Corona virus outbreak and the onset of the Great Social Restrictions (PSBB), it would be wise to postpone the marriage plans of our two sons and daughters. How about Mr Hartono?" Surya's family spokesman submitted a plan to reverse Surya and Moon's marriage plans.

Mr. Hartono who is the father of the Moon quite nods his head, he weighed first because the decision taken will certainly have an impact on the Moon and also Surya.

Mr. Hartono briefly looked at the face of his son who had just lowered his head. As a parent of course Mr. Hartono knew that his daughter would suffer with the decision taken by both sides. Meanwhile, the men's families have said the purpose of their arrival is to postpone the wedding plan of Surya and Moon to a conducive situation.

"Previous to forgive Father of the Moon. Mom and Dad knew it was heavy for you, it was heavy for us. However, there is nothing we can do but back off your marriage plans until a conducive time. If getting married now can not, the Government gives a rule not to do activities that trigger a crowd, besides that our extended family and relatives also can not avoid this marriage. Heavier, because Surya is now in Makassar and he is the Civil Apparatus Negera (ASN) which is certainly not allowed to take leave. So, we're pulling off your marriage, okay?" Mr. Hartono gave various logical reasons in advance to his youngest daughter, the Moon.

The moon that had lowered its head while twisting the end of his shirt, was now slowly staring at the faces of his parents. "Yes Father ... The Moon believes that Father and Mother know better, even the best for the Moon."

The girl tried to smile in front of her parents, even though her heart was sore. The happy day that actually will arrive after a long wait for six years, must finally be pushed back for an indefinite time.

Mr. Hartono sighed for a moment, "Because the Moon has agreed and God willingly, then I as the Head of the Family and as the Father of the Moon agreed to postpone the wedding plan of the Moon and Surya."

The moon shed its tears as the results of the family deliberation of both sides had already been taken away. His mother, who saw tears on his daughter's face, immediately hugged his son, channeling his affection. "Prophey of Nduk... God willing if the soul mate surely Allah will open the way. Hold it again until the situation is conducive. After all you and Surya are young, you are still twenty-four."

Seeing his future daughter-in-law who was crying sadly, Rini's mother, Surya, also approached the Moon and her mother. "I'm sorry, Son of the Moon, your marriage is still going on, only a temporary retreat. Waiting for the right time. I'm sure Surya must be just as sad as you are right now. We also cannot move because of the Circular Letter from the Government which asks residents not to make activities that trigger the crowd. Sorry yeah...."

Moon only nodded at the apology of her future mother-in-law. "Yes ma'am, it's okay. God willing the Moon is also sincere with this decision. It's not good to be crowded in these conditions. Taking care of each other's health is much more important. After all as ASN, Surya is also definitely not allowed to take time off."

Rini's mother carried the Moon in her arms. "Once again forgive us Moon, this decision we must take. Actually Father and Mother are very happy to immediately unite our two families, bring you home as our daughter-in-law. But God wills another...."

The girl strengthened herself, even though she was very sad because her plan did not go well, even the happy day that was strung together did not know when it could be realized. In the presence of both sides of the family, the Moon tried to be strong.

"You if you want to talk to Surya can. Please yes. And also, next month Surya has to return to Makassar." said Ibu Rini to the Moon.

Moon nodded, then sat on the porch with Surya, her lover who had been with her for almost six years.

"Sorry Moon, I know it must be hard for you" said Surya by staring at the face of the Moon with both eyes that look red and swollen.

The moon gave a bitter smile, a flash of her current heart situation. In front of his girlfriend, he is still trying hard. "It's okay, Surya, and everything that happens by God's permission. What we are facing is not a visible enemy in plain sight, but a virus invisible to the naked eye. Plus Circular Letter from the Government that appealed to citizens not to crowd. It's about a lot of people's lives, so it's okay."

Just like the Moon, Surya also harbored sadness in his heart. Good intentions and happy plans arranged with his beloved girl in fact can not walk properly.

"Thank you for understanding all this. You are an adult, Moon. Thank you, yeah...." Surya clasped the hands of the Moon which at that time felt cold. "All I say yes to the Moon, because my Mutational Decree to Makassar has come out. Wait for me to come home. As long as I can't go back to Jogjakarta because of this Big Scaled Social Restrictions please wait for me... Wait for me to come back. Keep your heart always."

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Surya Dana Putra, 24 years old. Placement Tax Officer in Makassar City.

Month Maheswari, 24 years old. Primary School Teacher in Jogjakarta.

Alan Pratama, 24 years old. Programmer in the Startup Company.