The End of the Road
Chapter 103's

It's late at night. I was ready to sleep. He's already lying in bed. Even the lights are turned off. His eyes are closed. But suddenly the sound of incoming message notification. Bara. She's surprised. His eyes opened immediately.

Bara forgot not to turn off the volume of notifications of his phone. Usually if he wants to sleep, he'll shrink first. So that it is not too loud and interfere with rest.

Bara took his cell phone. He saw who sent the message. It was a message from Arin. I opened the message.

Arin : Assalamu'alaikum.. Sorry to interrupt Aa's break. Arin just wanted to say sorry about what happened this afternoon. But Arin was serious about Arin's words. Arin only hopes that Aa can understand Arin's situation. Not more. Once again Arin apologizes for Arin like forcing.

Reread the message. He was confused as to what sentence. He hesitated not because he did not love Arin. But it is precisely because he loves Arin very much and wants to do the best for Arin.

I remember what happened this afternoon. Back then, when she came home after eating meatballs with Arin, she felt an uncomfortable feeling. Then he turned around. He runs his car down the street from Arin's house.

But in the middle of the road he saw Arin's motorbike parked on the side of the road close to the bridge. The mind is everywhere. He's been thinking about the no-no. But he was sure Arin would not do that.

Bara stopped his car near the parked Arin motorbike. Then he looked around. He was shocked when he saw Arin standing on the bridge. His position was like one willing to plunge down. Under the water the river flowed. Bara was very panicked. He immediately ran. He shouted loudly calling and tried to persuade Arin.

"Wheel.. Stop over. What are you doing. Get off!! Don't be like that."

Bara saw Arin did not react in the slightest. Arin stretched out his hands wide. He let go of his grip. Of course Bara is getting panicked.

"Arin. Don't be like this. What do you want to do."

" Don't go near Aa. Just stay there."

Bara was getting scared hearing Arin's words. He was really afraid of Arin doing recklessly.

"Good.. I'm silent. But please come down. That's very dangerous. What if you fall?"

"It's okay Aa. Falling down the most. Down there is water. Falling must not hurt. And surely Arin can go far through the river."

"Arin please don't say anything no. I love you so much."

Arin silently heard Bara's words. Arin's eyes stared straight down. He saw the water down there.

Bara looked at Arin with sadness. Confused and sad. He really hoped that Arin would not do anything. She was so scared that Arin was right to jump.

"Arin please. Here I help you get down. You don't be like that. Handle yes. Will fall."

Bara walked slowly closer to Arin.

"Enough Aa. Stop over. I'll go down if Aa wants to marry me."

I was surprised but also happy. Because that's what he wanted. She loves Arin very much. Of course he would gladly do Arin's request.

"alright.. Whatever your wish I will follow. Now come down first."

Arin seemed to think. He's still looking down.

"I want it to be as soon as possible."

"Ok. alright. Whenever you want me to be ready."

Bara said firmly. He just wants Arin down. His request matters he thinks about later. Not that he didn't want to, but he was still thinking about Fian.

Bara's getting closer to Arin. Arin turned towards Bara. There was a smile on Arin's lips. It's so sweet. Bara smiled too. They look at each other. But only for a moment. Arin turned his face away.

Arin slowly came down from the bridge. Bara. He clasped Arin's slender waist. Very fitting necessary. Bara returned smiling he was so happy to be like this.

Suddenly though.

"Cloth."

"Did."

Fadpoles. Arin hit. Arin hit his arm quite hard. I was shocked and of course I felt sick.

"Don't steal the opportunity. It's delicious."

Arin melengos's. He breezed closer to his motorbike and turned on his engine. Leaving Bara in confusion.

"Thank you Aa. I'm going home first. Thank you for your attention to Arin. Aa came home already magrib. It's not good to be outside the house."

Arin runs his bike fast. He wanted to get home quickly.

Bara gawking. Just now what happened actually. Arin looks ordinary even like there is nothing. Just walk away.

But Bara was still worried. He immediately got into his car and ran it following Arin. Even though he doesn't know which way Arin is going. Bara runs his car towards Arin's house.

And he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Arin's motorbike parked in his house. Because Arin has arrived at his home safely.

The embers rotate direction. He continued his journey home. She was relieved that Arin looked fine. Bara has to go home soon because the magrib is coming to an end. But he chose to stop at a mosque so as not to lag behind Maghrib time.

After performing the maghrib prayer, Bara returned home. He immediately took a shower and soaked. Relaxing his tense mind earlier. Arin who did nothing unreasonable made his mind sick.

Especially with his request. Not that he is not dear but a lot of things that he considers. First Arkhan wants to get married in two weeks. And the second about Arin's true feelings.

Bara understands Arin's true feelings. If forced, will it not cause problems later. I want to give up actually. He wants to unite Arin with Fian. But they have not found their way.

So much to think, Bara fell asleep in the bathtub. Fortunately, it did not drown. Bara woke up when the door to her room was knocked on by her mother.

Bara hurriedly rinsed and exited the bathroom. It turned out that mom was already sitting on the bed, waiting for her to finish taking a shower.

"Of the night will be."

Bara nodded. He walked to the closet to get a change of clothes. Mama looked away. Despite his flesh and blood, he still appreciated not to look directly.

After finishing changing clothes, Bara approached the mother. Hugged it spoiled.

"Kangen Ma."

"Select. time. Every day we meet."

"But tetep kangen. Wanted to be bribed like before."

"It's time to be bribed with your wife. Mama's off duty."

Mama stroked Bara's arm gently. Then scramble the wet hair.

"Not yet to find Ma."

"You're busy working. The streets of sono. Wash your eyes at the mall who knows there's your soul mate there."

She's breaking her body. He put his head on his mother's lap.

Mom smiled. He rubbed Bara's head.

"If it's your soul mate, Mama must be ready."

Bara sighed. I want him to tell me about Arin. But he is not ready . Maybe later after the wedding is over. At this time, you must still have a lot of thoughts.

"Mama is the best."

Bara kissed the hand of the mother. Mama smiled happily. He looked at his youngest son who had entered adulthood. Home children who never do strange and always obey what their parents say. Mama is very proud of Bara.

"How's your sister's wedding prep, is everything ready. Mom's time can't know it at all."

"Mama take it easy. In a week, my mom will know the results. Leave it to those who have a wish. Let him fulfill all his desires."

"Yes dear. Mama agrees what you said. The concept was good and all their plans mama agreed. When do you follow."

I was silent to my mother's question. He wanted to tell me about Arin. But he still doubts.

"News only . I'm sure you're thinking of something that's a burden to you."

Bara surprised. So sensitive is a mother, until things like this she can know.

Bara looked up at the face of the mother who was at her age who approached the head of six still looks very beautiful.

"Ma...." I stopped talking. He still doubts.

"Hm. Why Nak. Just say mom's ready to listen."

"Actually, Bara actually has a girl that Bara likes."

Just shut up again. To be honest, he was not very confident about Arin.

"Then... Kok silent. Just say. Who's the girl?"

He woke up from the lap of his mother. She hugged her mother from the side and put her head on her shoulders.

"The girl Bara knew five years ago before Bara went to college abroad."

Just shut up again. So did mom. Mama's hand rubbed slowly Bara's cheek to encourage.

"And six months ago we met again. But unfortunately he likes other guys."

Mama rubbed Bara's cheek again. This time it's longer.

"But their relationship was not sanctioned by a male family. Bara should how ma. I am confused."

"Son.. How much you feel about him."

"Very big ma. He's Bara's first love."

"What's the reason for not getting the blessing."

"The reason is because the man's family does not like a woman's family who is only from a simple family."

"A nonsensical excuse. How guy. Is he fighting for their relationship."

Finally Bara told me everything. About Fian giving up. About Arin who was very strong and about everything Bara knew about Arin. Except for the tragedy when they first met.

Mama is seen sighing heavily as Bara finishes her story.

"Son, fight. If you really love him. Mama supports you completely no matter what you're gonna do."

Smiling, he felt power. But as is his determination. He will still try to bring Arin with Fian first.

The night is getting late. Mama has returned to her room after giving a lot of encouragement to Bara. Bara felt plong after telling the same mom. His heart was relieved.

And when he read Arin's message. He remains confident in the path he will take.

Everything needs to be tried. Everything had to be made clear before he took the next step.

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Arin enters the house after dusk. He's still lucky to be in Maghrib time. As soon as the house goes straight into the bathroom to just wash his body that feels sticky. He took a bath not long so that Maghrib time he still got.

Finished the magrib prayer and continued the isya prayer, Arin just lying on the bed. His mind is far back. A time when he was with Fian. The friendship he had built since childhood had created thousands of memories. It's not easy to forget all those memories. Of course, it will be remembered always for life. Unless we're amnesiac of course.

Arin took a long breath. He recalled the incident that happened this afternoon at the hospital. This isn't the first time this has happened. She had often heard her mother Fian blaspheme her. Burning it with words that are not pleasant to hear. What harsh words. The words that always cornered him.

"What is my fault. So that hatred is ingrained."

Arin mutters. Her tears were flowing without her noticing. I don't know why this time it felt different he felt. Feels very painful. Although not the first time he heard.

What if my mother hears. What if you also hear. Father once told me the origin they hate their family. According to Arin, it's not all the father's fault. I don't know if their assessment might be different.

Now Arin can only resign. He was already not thinking about his relationship with Fian. Arin chooses to erase all her feelings. Even if it was very difficult for him. Feelings that appear from childhood. That feeling of togetherness is not easy to let go of. The feeling of comfort that is present when undergoing a relationship is very difficult to remove.

But Arin has promised himself to forget all that. It was time he realized that the relationship would not be good for him and his family.

The night is getting late. Arin was still staring alone. Suddenly his smile appeared. He remembered what happened this afternoon. As he stood on the bridge.

Actually he just wanted to throw the food wrapper into the river. But suddenly he heard the voice of someone he knew very well. His soul appeared. I don't know why the crazy idea suddenly came. He went up on the bridge. Acting like people jumping down.

And it turned out to be on target. Bara is really panicking. Yes the one who shouted earlier was Bara. All Arin wants to know the seriousness of Bara's heart.

The ember who looked very panicked agreed to Arin's request. Arin's request is very desperate. To marry her immediately. Arin himself was not sure of that. Actually Arin is not confident when dealing with Bara. He is a highly educated man of success and well-established. Will he be able to accompany Bara.

But because Arin's brain may be out of sync, a crazy idea emerges.

Now Arin is thinking. Whether Bara can accept his request or not. But see how Bara's attitude all this time to him. Arin believes Bara must have fulfilled his request.

Arin took his phone. He saw the clock was still at ten. Bara must not be sleeping, he thought. Then he sent a short message on his WhatsApp for Bara. Arin hopes Bara understands the truth. Arin promised himself that when he was ready he would tell Bara what really happened. So that there is no such misunderstanding with the Fian family.

Arin will be forthright about his relationship with Fian because Arin thought that it was impossible for Bara not to see the interaction between them.

Arin hopes that everything can be resolved soon so that he can feel calm continuing his life.

Seriate

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