Between Love and Corona
Surya Towards Makassar

The next day the Moon arrives at Adisutjipto International Airport, Jogjakarta. About half an hour and two noon, Moon was at the airport wearing a mask covering his nose and mouth to protect exposure from the coronavirus that can mutate through the respiratory tract.

The girl wearing the red jacket waited at the departure gate, her eyes rolling around to look for Surya. The girl stood up, looking right and left, looking at the clock that was coiled around her wrist, until finally the man he was looking for was in front of him with a suitcase in his hand and a black backpack on his back.

"It's been a long time?" ask the man who can only see the beautiful eyeballs that move on the face of the Moon. The other part of his face he could not see, because it was covered by a mask.

Likewise with the Moon, only the eyes and forehead of the Sun are caught by the Moon's net. The rest is only a black mask that covers half of Surya's face.

"About ten minutes. Flight's at 15:45, right?" ask him to Surya.

Surya nodded. "Yes. Direct to Makassar, without transit. You alone? Up what?" ask Surya to the Stars.

"Yes, I'm alone. After going to school, I came straight here. Ride the Trans Jogja bus earlier, get off in front of the right." replied the Moon.

Surya's parents who also drove his son to the airport also approached the Moon. "Nak Bulan, meet again ya.." greet both parents Surya.

The Moon nodded her head while slightly bowing her head. "Please sir, ma'am, take Surya."

Rini's mother immediately grabbed the shoulder of her future daughter-in-law. "The strong yes, must date long distance (Long Distance Relationship) again the same Surya. God willing will not be long, hopefully this disaster will soon pass and you can continue your dream to hold a wedding."

The Moon tried to hold back her tears so as not to fall. To be honest he nodded lethargicly, but the Moon always braced itself.

"The strong yes, we can go through all this. Now I pray only one, you are here healthy and I am in Makassar later also healthy. The best hope at this time is that we are both healthy and can meet again when the situation and conditions improve" said Surya while holding the Moon's hand.

The girl nodded back. "Yes, you are also healthy in Makassar. If you go out of the house do not forget to always wear a mask, eat healthy food, take vitamin C as well." The moon also advised Surya to take care of himself and his health as well as possible.

Surya then said to his parents. "Mother and Father, Surya will be the Moon. Keep the Moon for Surya. Hopefully this situation will end soon, so that Surya can return to Jogjakarta. Father and Mother are also always healthy here, do not be exposed to the Corona virus, reduce crowding nggih...."

Attention, passengers of flight X with flight number GA328 to Makassar are welcome to immediately boarding through door A12.

Hearing the announcement voiced at the Airport, suddenly made the tears of the Moon shed instantly. Can't be arrested anymore. His heart is not fine, and now increased because Surya had to return to Makassar.

Surya walked closer to the Moon, hugging her lover's body. "I went to Makassar first yes Moon, we live this long distance relationship first. Hopefully things will improve soon and I can return to Jogjakarta to see you. Take care of your health, do not get sick" he said while still hugging the Moon.

Moon unravels Surya's embrace. "Yes, I'll wait for you here, Surya. Take care of health also always in Makassar, everywhere wear a mask." sahut Moon.

"Yes, are you okay here? I hope we can both go through all of this. I'll come back to you and ask you. If the situation and conditions have improved, my Father and Mother will go back to your parents to ask you once again to be my wife. Wait until it arrives." said Surya while holding both arms of the Moon.

The moon can only shed its tears. "How long do I have to wait, Surya? One month, two months, or one year? This situation is unpredictable, it is better not to promise me anything if it ends up making me crashing and sick again. Just hang in there and stay healthy. Getting your news healthy is enough for me right now. Health is very expensive, right now." said the Moon.

Surya understood very well with the contents of the Moon's heart, it was clear how the girl still could not accept everything, but the temporary cancellation of the marriage was indeed for the common good. In this case, they had no other choice.

Surya held both of his lover's hands. "Wait for me, Moon. I'll still come back to you. It's my promise, that I'll come back to ask for you, make you my wife. I can't promise when it's time, but trust me I'll ask you. Take our relationship to a more serious level. We've been together for years, I'm sure of the power of our love. The love that always leads me to you, and so should."

Surya then went back to his parents, kissed the backs of the hands of both parents and hugged him. "Mother and Father, Surya came in already boarding time. Later on landing at Hasanudin Airport, Makassar, Surya will contact Father and Mother. Healthy with Father and Mother. Surya pamit and tipped the Moon nggih...."

The man left his lover to his parents, because he had to go to Makassar and Surya's parents had already considered the Moon like their own child. Of course, without a message from Surya, they will keep and love the Moon.

"Month ... I'll be boarding soon. You're fine here. Always be healthy, and keep your heart always, wait for me to come back. Remember our promise that we will love each other and take care of our hearts, this situation may change, our wedding date may change, but our feelings remain the same."

Surya hugged the Moon. "I say yes .. wait for me to come home and ask you. No cry. Bye Moon .. I always love you." said Surya as he waved his hand to the Moon.

The moon can only sob by having to accept the bitter reality, parting with Surya for an uncertain period. The girl waved her hand. "Be careful Surya, I love you.." he muttered softly as he wiped his tears.