Love Between Laughter And Heart Pounding
"The Absence of the Son: The Tension of Rico and Lia's Relationship"

Several months have passed since the Son's feelings towards Lia were revealed. Although Putra tried to stay firm and maintain her friendship with Lia, her heart was still wounded. She felt that the best move for her was to step away for a moment from Lia and Rico, so that she could repair her broken heart.

Photography work becomes the choice of the Son to find peace. He gets an offer to work on projects that require his full attention, and he accepts the offer without hesitation. The decision made him go to various places far away, leaving the city where he lived.

The son hopes that the distance and time he gives will help him to overcome his feelings and avoid complicated situations with Lia and Rico. He knew that he had to let go of his feelings and deal with them wisely.

However, as Putra leaves, Rico and Lia get closer to each other. They often spend time together, laughing, and sharing wonderful moments. Unconsciously, their relationship grew more intense, and their feelings deepened.

However, behind that happiness, there is a problem that begins to arise between Rico and Lia. They both have strong personalities, and sometimes disagreements haunt their relationship. They often argue about small things, and tensions begin to arise between them.

Lia was worried about Rico's mood swings. He felt that Rico was getting irritable and depressed. Rico is upset that Lia is too busy with her work as a comedian and doesn't give her enough attention.

One night, when Rico and Lia are having dinner together at a restaurant, a small, supposedly meaningless quarrel explodes into a larger conflict. Spicy words and heightened emotions made the two of them take a short pause.

Lia tries to calm Rico down, but Rico's mood gets worse. She felt disrespected and ignored by Lia. Rico feels jealous at the attention Lia gives to her work.

Meanwhile, the Son, who was far from the city, felt restless. Although she tried to focus on her work, her mind was always on Lia. Her absence in Lia's life made her feel anxious and worried.

One night, Putra decided to call Lia. She missed Lia's voice, even though she knew that the call might make her feel a little jealous.

Lia was shocked when she saw the name of the Son on her phone screen. He hesitated to lift her up, but his heart missed his distant friend. Finally, he decided to take the call.

"Son? What the hell's going on? Why didn't you tell me before you left?" asked Lia in a soft voice.

The son felt uncomfortable with Lia's question. He did not want to make Lia feel guilty or worry about him. "Sorry, Lia. I knew I had to tell you before I left, but I needed some time to clear my head" she replied.

Lia felt a little annoyed by the Son's explanation. "But you can tell me, right? I am your friend, Son. I'm worried about you."

The son fell silent for a moment, realizing that he had made Lia feel worried. "I'm sorry, Lia. I promise to tell you at a later time if I need to leave again" he said sincerely.

Lia sighed, trying to control her emotions. "Alright, Son. But you should know that you are a meaningful friend to me. Never feel that you have to hide something from me" he said firmly.

The son smiled gently, even though he knew that Lia could not see his smile over the phone. "I know, Lia. Thank you for always being there for me" he said with gratitude.

Their conversation continues, and they tell stories about each other's lives as long as the Son is gone. Lia tells the story of her increasingly successful comedy show, while Putra tells the story of her exciting photography journey.

However, behind the cheerful conversation, there was a sense of jealousy buried in the Son's heart. He could not help his feelings, even though he knew that he had to keep his distance.

After the conversation was over, Putra felt more anxious about Rico and Lia's relationship. She feels that her absence in Lia's life brings them closer, but she has no idea what's really going on between them.

A few weeks passed, and the Son finally returned to the city. She missed Lia, although her heart was still worried about how to deal with her.

When she met Lia, she felt awkward. He doesn't know what to say or how to behave. However, he tried to smile and speak normally, hiding his complicated feelings.

he could sense that the Son might still have special feelings for Lia. Rico tries to overcome his jealousy, but he feels increasingly depressed by the presence of the Son around Lia.

The atmosphere between them became increasingly tense whenever the Son and Rico were in one room. The son tries to keep his distance and not interfere in Rico and Lia's relationship, but he can't hide his jealousy.

Lia was confused by the change in attitude of Son and Rico. He felt that there was tension between the two of them, but he had no idea what was happening. Although he wanted to ask the two, he also did not want to interfere in their personal affairs.

Lia tried to create a more relaxed atmosphere, but she found it difficult to control the situation. The relationship between the three of them became strained, and the tension was felt more and more in each of their conversations.

After that night, the Son decided to take action. He knew that he had to talk to Rico and Lia to deal with the tension that existed between them. Although he did not want to interfere in their relationship, he wanted to find a way to restore the peace and familiarity between the three of them.

The next night, Putra and Rico sat together in the park, with a pretty awkward atmosphere between them. The son took a deep breath, seeking the courage to open the conversation.

"Rico, I want to talk to you about something" said Putra in a serious voice.

Rico looked at the Son with a sharp gaze, "What do you want to talk about?"

The son tried to choose the words carefully, "I feel there is tension between the two of us, and I don't want it to affect our relationship with Lia."

Rico nodded, "I feel the same way. But I don't know what to do."

The son smiled, relieved that Rico felt the same way. "Maybe we can figure out a way to respect and support each other, without having to compete or feel jealous" he suggested.

Rico nodded in agreement, "You're right. I don't want our friendship to be ruined because of this."

They both spoke sincerely and tried to understand each other's feelings. Although they differ in their feelings towards Lia, they realize that their friendship is also precious.

After talking to Rico, Putra was relieved and delighted that the two of them could reach an agreement to keep their friendship. However, she knew that she also had to talk to Lia about her feelings.

The next day, Son and Lia sat together in the garden. The son was nervous, but he knew that he had to speak honestly with Lia.

"Lia, I know that my feelings for you haven't changed. I love you, but I also know that my feelings will never be reciprocated" said the Son sincerely.

Lia was shocked to hear the Son's confession. He did not expect that the Son would open up his feelings again after a few months ago.

"Son, I appreciate your feelings, but I still love Rico," Lia said softly.

The son nodded, "I know, Lia. I just want you to know how much our friendship means to me. I don't want my feelings to interfere with our relationship."

Lia smiled gently, "Thank you, Son. You're a meaningful friend to me, and I don't want to lose you."

The son smiled back, "Sama-sama, Lia. I will always be there for you, as a friend who supports you and wants to see you happy."

Although the Son's heart was still wounded, he felt relieved that he had already spoken honestly with Lia. He knew that he had to accept reality and come to terms with his feelings.

A few weeks passed, and the tension between Son, Lia, and Rico began to subside. They try to appreciate each other's feelings and keep their friendship strong.

Putra continues to work as a photographer, taking on various interesting projects. He feels happier with his job and tries to focus on his passion.

Meanwhile, Rico and Lia are also trying to overcome the problems in their relationship. They both realize that the relationship is not without its problems, but they are committed to overcoming those problems together.

One night, when the three of them gathered again at the cafe where Lia worked, they felt happy because their friendship relationship returned to harmony. The tension between them had lessened, and they felt more comfortable and familiar with each other.

The son was happy to see Rico and Lia happy together. Although her heart was still hurting, she knew that she would always be there for them as a supportive friend. But it was still difficult for the son.