
One month has passed. Finally I work at a small cosmetics sales company. The salary is not so much but enough to pay for rent and daily meals.
I actually still have enough money. Of course it's Zaki's money. Only I will use the money for Misela's future needs.
I also don't want to just stay home. My age is still very capable of working.
Although working in a cosmetics company was quite tiring and difficult targets but I still live with pleasure. I enjoy being a Jakarta guy.
Tonight the Princess played to my contract to ask for help about her college assignment. One month Princess is busy with her lecture because it has to submit the title of the thesis even though it is still the third semester.
The princess was often in trouble and always called me for help.
Me and the Princess sat on the porch to do Princess duties while Misela and Mother were asleep.
"Del you know Asep's not the same campus as me? She's a real hottie always the center of girls' attention."
"Huh? Seriously? I don't know if you just said. So you guys meet often? But you didn't tell me you knew where I was here?"
"Since when did you become a journalist Del nanya nyerocos that. Dizziness of it."
"You are the one who asked me a lot of questions. Stay in answer this. Not as hard as your college course, is it? Heee"
"Yes yes. I didn't say anything about your problem because he's never the same as me so I'm saying to him."
"Huft thank you. I'm afraid he'll tell Hanan later. I don't want to let him down anymore either."
"Lagian Del you don't feel sorry for Hanan? Don't you still love her? Try Del you call him."
"Either Put I am still confused by this feeling. I still love him. I also miss her especially Misela always yells when she sees Hanan's photo."
"His father has accepted Del's punishment, let it be his business with God. Hanan did not know about the problem of his father. All this time you went through a lot of the same Hanan Del. I'm sure Hanan must have been tormented there. Moreover, you left with no news at all."
It is true what the princess said. It's not just the princess who said that.
"I know Put, I'm trying but my heart still rejects it." I'm bowed.
"I want you to be happy Del. I don't want you to suffer constantly. I'm sure Hanan can be happy with you and Misela." The princess held my hand.
"Let time say yes Put."
"I'm not going to talk about Hanan anymore. It's your heart's business."
"Makasi ya Put you are my best friend."
"If so repay my kindness by helping to do this task huh hehe."
"You're good to have what you want."
"A little hehe."
Until late at night me and the Princess were still on the porch of my contract.
*****
One year has passed.
The semester break is almost here. Asep asked Hanan to pick her up in Jakarta because Asep did not want to go home alone.
Hanan also obeyed what Asep said. Hanan also went to Jakarta on the same bus as when he first went to Jakarta.
Arriving in Jakarta Hanan not directly to Asep dormitory. I don't know why he wanted to go to Monas. Hanan was always curious about the atmosphere in Monas.
Hanan sits under a palm tree around the shower water. Hanan was still pensive there while enjoying the green scenery and the breeze.
Hanan was still thinking about Adelia. If Adelia was beside him at this moment it would definitely be a lot of fun.
Not far from there was a pleasant laughing sound. Hanan tries to find the source of the sound but is blocked by a tall hedgerow. Hanan was very curious about the voice because Hanan seemed to know well the laughter that was heard by the ear.
"Misela don't run, baby."
Hanan stood up. His eyes glare. His heart was trembling.
"Misela said? Is that Misela's name my little princess?" Bathin.
Hanan walked and went around the fence of the plant. Hanan goes on and on looking for the voice he expects according to what he thinks.
Hanan stared deeply and deeply. Very very deep. Eyes glazed. Hanan looked at the three people whose faces he deeply missed.
"That's Adel's mother and my little daughter Misela. He's been that big. She's so beautiful."
Hanan walked slowly with the drops of clear water on his cheeks. Hanan was eager to hold the little boy who was busy blowing the soap bubble.
Hanan stood right behind Adelia.
Adel looked back and covered his mouth with both hands. His eyes glared in surprise at who he was facing.
Without a second thought Hanan immediately hugged Adelia with a slight fad.
"I miss you so much. I miss you so much, Del. How you died I was tormented by this love." Hanan hugged Adelia even tighter. No response from Adelia. He shed tears. Adelia also missed Hanan.
Ms. Renita approached them with a happy smile. Bu Renita who was holding Misela nodded her head and moved along.
Hanan realizes the presence of Ms. Renita. Hanan let go of her embrace. Hanan looked at Adelia with great sadness. Hanan wiped away the tears dripping down Adelia's cheek.
Hanan turned to look at Misela.
"Little princess Papi. Papi misses you so much, dear."
"Fire pi endong ela."
(Papi Papi carried Misela.)
So said Misela while raising her two hands that can't wait to be carried by Hanan. Adel never once made Misela forget her Papa. Adel always told her papi. Showing a photo album of herself with Hanan. So Misela didn't forget the Papi.
Hanan also carried Misela. Hugged her then looked at her and hugged her back. That was the way Hanan let go of his longing for the child he already considered his own daughter.
"Sit here, Hanan."
Ms. Renita invited Hanan to sit on a mat.
"How did you know we were here?" Ask Ms. Renita.
"Hanan is here to pick up Asep Ma'am. But somehow Hanan really wanted to go see Monas because he had never been here. It turns out you're all here." Hanan was clearly caressing Misela's long hair.
"Thank God I'm happy to see you back. You're good news, right?" Ask Ms. Renita again.
"Now Ma'am Hanan is very kind and happy."
"Alhamdulillah."
"How can you leave me alone and without saying goodbye."
Adel lowered his head to hear Hanan's question. While Ms. Renita was staring at Adel.
"Oma there's a fad cana Oma."
(Oma clown clown there Oma.)
Misela pointed at the two clowns surrounded by children her age.
"Mommy wants to accompany Misela first. You guys just talk."
"Yes, Mom."
Silent. There was only the sound of a fountain.
No one wants to start a good conversation Hanan or Adel.
That mood was long enough. Hanan could not bear to change the position of sitting in front of Adelia by crossing her legs. Hanan looked up at Adelia's bowed head because their position was now facing.
"Didn't you miss me?" Hanan asked with a soft tone.
Adelia shook her head.
"really?"
Adelia silence.
"All right then I'll just go home." Hanan was about to stand up but his wrist was pulled by Adelia.
"Why is he being held? You don't miss me so why am I here. Even you're like a statue doesn't want to say a word." Hanan pretended to be indifferent to Adelia.
"I miss you. I miss you so much." Answer Adelia.
Hana sat back down. Hanan clasped Adelia's hand which pulled her in and kissed her.
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