Calibra: A Delayed Taste
CALIBRA | CHAPTER 120

Lebaran has arrived. The victory day of all Muslims in the world after successfully passing the fast. As usual, Audi and the rest of Halim's extended family will gather at Oma's house. Even those who are far away and rarely meet also take the time to come if eid al-Fitr. That means eid al-Fitr does unite them in friendship.

Audi looked at his reflection in the mirror. He rewrote his hijab with a pushy look. Because the head is not as beautiful as before, Audi just thought to wear the aurat cover. How naive he has been all this time. Why not from the past when his hair was still beautiful and beautiful he wore a hijab?

Putting aside the chaos of his heart, Audi looked up when his phone rang displaying the incoming phone from Ibra. No, more precisely a video call. Slowly Audi grabbed the flat object and received the Ibra call. Ibra's face was plastered with a smile that greeted the silent Audi. The man is still in service despite the feast day. It may be true that Ibra resigned, suddenly now Audi misses the man.

"Assynolt, Cla. Minal aidin wal-faizin, honey. I'm sorry, I can't talk to you and our family right now. Maybe later this year I can be free to gather with you."

Audi smile. "Yes, Mom, no papa. Is Ibra healthy?"

"Alhamdulillah, healthy. You how? What has been going on as long as there isn't?"

"Still stay," said Audi a little sad.

Upon seeing Audi's withered face, Ibra smiled. "Sir papa, honey. It's gradual."

"Aren't you angry with me anymore?" Apparently Ibra realized this.

The audience nodded in response. "Why am I angry? After all, Mas's decision is for our good as well."

Ibra chuckled happily. "Thank God. Thanks, I want to understand Mas. I'm sorry for all your mistakes. Sorry if there was a wrong word or attitude that made you upset, or even hurt your feelings. I'm sorry, yes, Cla. Sorry, we can't greet directly. You definitely need a partner on a day like this. When other people lebaran with a partner, Mas actually went to leave you. I'm sorry."

Audi nodded, for some reason his heart felt bad and wanted to cry. Previously Audi was mediocre when Lebaran. Why is this time different?

"No papa, Mas. Audi understands, Mas must remain on duty before becoming a non-active TNI. Audi also apologized for often making Mas Ibra dizzy and upset. Maybe all this time there was an attitude or words Audi that offended Mas Ibra. Audi's sorry, Mas."

Ibra smile. "Dimaafin, dear. You can never be angry for a long time with you."

Audi is smiling. They looked at each other admiring each other. I don't know why today Ibra looks so bright in Audi's eyes. Likewise Ibra, he observed Audi closely with a longing view.

"That's the hijab from Mas, right?"

"Eh?" Audi looked down, watching his own hijab. "Yes, it's me. Wh why? Doesn't fit, does it?" Audi's self-confidence has returned. Moreover, the scar is still blackened and has not faded.

"Beauty, Honey. I'm guessing you're a good fit for that."

Audi smiled with a smile. Either Ibra honestly says it or he just wants to entertain Audi.

"You start again" said Ibra, making Audi look up at once.

"You must have thought it was a lie."

Audi folds plain lips without lipstick. Audi was a lipstick enthusiast. But, now free, want to dress up as expensive as anything Audi still can not cover the texture of his face is sad.

"Later after our Eid to Korea, huh? I got confirmation from the doctor there. We were asked to consult directly to make it clearer. Want, huh?"

Audi hesitated. "Mas Ibra sure?"

"Why not sure? This will make your recovery."

Seeing Audi's changing attitude withering away, Ibra desperately held the pain in his heart. He wants to do what is best for Audi. Ibra will return her Audition as it was, that's her promise.

"You, huh? On vacation too. Didn't you want to go there last year?"

"Mas Ibra knows? We weren't that close?" Audi was astonished.

"Ooh ..." Audi understood. "Mas Ibra does not call Audi at this hour? Not the office anymore?"

"Yes, Honey. This is Mas's permission to go to the bathroom."

"But even a video call," said Audi.

Ibra chuckles amusedly. "It doesn't happen once." Then he continued. "Two days after Lebaran, Mas returned to Bandung. You wait there, okay?"

Audi tried to hide the blushing feeling. He gave a small smile while nodding. "Wait for you here."

That sweet arch looked beautiful in Ibra's eyes. She has always been adorable, for whatever reason.

"That's all?" Ibra raised an eyebrow.

Audi looked up with a confused look.

"You don't have a sweeter sentence for me? Let Mas be more passionate about his work, and can go home soon to see you."

Audi frowning. "Mas Ibra what, anyway? How much do you want?" half annoyed.

But Ibra kept smiling, waiting for Audi to say something. Audi forgets, Ibra won't stop until she gets her wish.

"Hurry home. Audi is here."

"Hm ..." Ibra muttered as if thinking long. "Lack of greget, honey," he continued sucks. Almost Audi throws perfume bottles at the dresser.

Patiently Audi tried again. "Mas Ibra is coming home soon, Audi is waiting for Mas here."

"Less, Honey."

"Ih! What does Ibra want?" pissed Audi.

"Again .." pinta Ibra. "Come on dong, honey. Repeat again, huh? What do you call me, cake. My dear, is that it? Don't you like calling me Mas like that?"

Patience. Audi closed his eyes, took a breath and threw it away.

"Mas Ibra, unfortunately Audi, quickly go home, huh? Audi longs to meet quickly," said Audi with a fairly fast rhythm and shy look.

Ibra smiled with satisfaction. "Well, that, dong. I miss you too, Cla. Very." Very."

"Yes, I closed it first, huh? Once again minal aidin wal-faizin, apologize born and inner. Assalamualaikum, Love."

"Wa'alaikumsalam" said Audi slowly.

Don't ask his heart to fight how badly. His chest hurt from being too nervous. Unknowingly Audi smiled recalling the face full of Ibra's smile. He bent down to spin the hijab the man gave him.

"Look on my darling."

Moments later, Lalisa's voice came from the room. "Here, are you done? We're going to Oma's house."

Audi tidied up the hood and its gown before turning. "Yes, Mom, it's over!"