Childhood Match
Your happiness is my pain

At 04:30 a.m., Gala opened her eyes. His body had been awakened, but his heart and soul seemed to still want to linger laying his body on the scented bed as it was filled with red rose petals. His smile was perfect when he recalled the moment a few hours ago when he was trying hard to conquer the coldness of Gendhis response to his passion.

Her chest which is covered in bad cover is pure white. Gala felt this was the most beautiful night of her life. How not, the desire that he had been craving ahirnya delivered also. Although not completely perfect, because tonight he failed to break through the fortress of Gendhis that is so strong. But for Gala, this was not a serious matter for her. He didn't want to push Gendhis too much to the point of hurting him. He could try it again at a later time, where Gendhis was completely ready and there was not the slightest fear in his heart.

Gala moved her right hand to confirm the whereabouts of Gendhis beside her.

"Gendhis??? Where are you?" Gala was like losing a piece of pearl when she found that Gendhis was not next to her.

Gala immediately got up and sat on the bed. He found a lit bathroom light and splashing water from inside. He realized that his wife had woken up earlier than him. It felt like Gala was coming there, but the desire was back he endured. He did not want Gendhis to be like seeing a scourge (ghost) when he saw Gala was too following desires without using feelings.

Finally, Gala took a white kimono towel and covered her body with it. He walked towards the bathroom door while leaning his body there. He did not knock on the door, nor did he call upon the name of Gendhis. Gala just stood as if she was queuing in a public toilet.

From inside the bathroom, Gendhis was already wearing his clothes complete with hair wrapped by a pink towel to cover his wet hair. A few minutes later, a door opened from the bathroom. It was a surprise that Gendhis saw the man standing right in front of him, blocking his way, smilingly looking at him.

"Sir Gala...! To my surprise, I guess han.." said Gendhis spontaneously.

"You think I'm a ghost? Is there a ghost like this?" ask Gala with the pedal.

Gendhis furrowed both of his brows while returning Gala's gaze.

"Why? Why are you staring at me like that? Do you want me to." said Gala, bringing her body closer and wanting to touch Gendhis face.

"Stopp!" gendhis said that made Gala surprised.

"Why?" ask Gala wonder.

"Father can't touch me now" said Gendhis.

"But why? Am I not your husband? Why can't I touch my own wife?" Gala seriously.

From a distance, I heard the voice of the Adhan, "Allahu Akbar... Allah Akbar..."

"What is that sound?" ask Genthis.

"Adzan dawn, then?" Gala asked back.

"That's the sign, we must immediately pray at dawn. You can't touch me now because I've taken ablution water." Gendhis made a smile as he ran away leaving Gala still aghast in front of the bathroom door.

"Oh.. So that's it. watch out for you... Look at it later. I'm definitely not going to let you out of my arms!" gala said as she shook her head to look at the behavior of Gendhis who began to tease with his gaze.

Gala then immediately went to the bathroom to clean his body after fulfilling the first obligation to his wife.

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...Harvard University

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From Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

It has been almost a month since Riko's departure to America, so long as he continues to struggle to forget Gendhis. No matter how difficult it was, he had to try for the happiness of the two people closest to his heart. Although until now, he had not been sure if his departure was the best option for him, but at least by staying away from Gendhis, it would hasten the process of forgetting him.

"Dis... Please tell me? How could I forget you? I've been this far away from you, but the more I stay away, the harder it is for me to forget you! Should I stay away from this world to stop my love for you? Or do I have to leave this world so you can believe that I love you? But.. I promised that I wouldn't do anything weird with Mama." Riko spoke to herself in her apartment room, while continuing to look at her phone while looking at a photo of Gendhis.

"Maybe in my house right now, you're already very happy with Gala. But me?" riko.

"It's not your fault, I'm wrong because I can't make you comfortable with me. If I was given the chance to live once more, then I would choose never to meet you, so that I wouldn't have to feel the pain I feel now." riko said not kaluan.

Not yet finished Riko with his excitement, suddenly Bu Fina sent a short message through whatsapp. Riko opened it and it turned out to be a photo sent by Bu Fina.

"Who sent you a picture of who?" riko said after opening a photo of a beautiful girl he did not recognize.

Shortly thereafter, a caption read

"Riko Darling... How are you? Didn't you call Mama today? You don't miss it?"

At that time Riko immediately called Bu Fina.

👇Riko

"And just yesterday Riko called...! Mah... Mama what the hell send a photo of a person who Riko does not know? Mama wants to mate Riko, right? No need to bother Ma, Riko can find her own..."

👇Bu Fina's

"Riko.. Dengerin Mama by the way, that's the picture Mama sent. his son Bu Sofi who is now also studying S1 semester ahir at Harvard. You are both from Indonesia, who knows you can be friends. Is there no family there?"

Riko just fell silent as if he could read what was in his mother's mind who wanted to see Riko also happy and forget about Gendhis.

👇Bu Fina's

"My dear... Be friends only legitimately. Don't misunderstand me... Who knew you could be best friends and..."

👇Riko

"And what, Ma? Don't tell me that Mama wants Riko to marry her. Riko is still comfortable like this. Thank you, Mama, for taking care of Riko. Assalamu'alaikum...."

👇Bu Fina's

"Riko...!! Riko...!!! Darling....? Waalaikum..."

Bu Fina resigned after finding Riko hang up her phone. He could only take a long breath.

"Where, Ma?" ask Mr. Hari who was sitting not far from Bu Fina in his room.

Bu Fina just shook her head as if resigned to the wishes of the youngest.

"Patient mom, maybe we're too quick to find a replacement for Gendhis for Riko. It all takes process, Ma...! You know, Riko likes Gendhis since High School. How many years have you tried? And... how many days after Gala's marriage to Gendhis? Maybe Riko needs time! In addition to trying.we just pray, so that Riko can open his heart to others." Mr. Hari tried to convince his wife who was still upset.

"Yeah.., Pa.." said Ms. Fina a little better after listening to her husband. They hope, Riko will soon find the right girl according to his wishes.

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