THE LAST
8. Only Friend

Hania rushed to leave her friends who did not want to leave the beauty treatment center owned by Laras after glancing at her watch. Today, her daughter Tiara came home earlier than her school.

"Ouch!" shout Hania.

His steps in a hurry to accidentally collide or get hit? What is clear is that the cappuccino spilled and hit the front of his shirt. Fortunately, the shirt is dark so the stains that will be left later do not attract attention. His eyes glanced at the man in front of him. The man who collided with him. The cappuccino also hit the guy's shirt.

"Geez!" hania thought then hurriedly picked up the tissue from inside her bag.

"Sorry Mas, his shirt was spilled by coffee as well" Hania said frantically as she handed the tissue to Arga.

"That's nothing, it's dry for a while" the man replied to the tissue without looking at Hania, still trying to reduce the wetness.

Hania was still watching the man in front of her clean her shirt without realizing that the man was the same man she had run over or run over. Back out a tissue to the man when his fist was wet and dirty.

"Thank you." said the man.

"I'm the one who apologizes because I'm not focused so hit Mba" he continued, turning to Hania.

The man's face suddenly stiffened when he saw Hania but an instant later normalized back. But his eyes stared fixedly at Hania, without blinking. Hania heard the man muttering but Hania could not hear clearly. He saw the man smiling. That smile was contagious to Hania.

Hania who got such a fixed gaze made her heart flutter, momentarily glued to the man's face. The man in front of him was a handsome man who either bumped into him earlier this afternoon or bumped into him. Honestly Hania admired that handsome face. Plus the smile she felt warm. Hania subconsciously returned that smile.

"Yes Mas, equally, I'm in a hurry too, not careful" said Hania after realizing from her admiration.

"Then excuse me Mas." continued Hania after seeing the watch on her left wrist.

Drrt.

The phone in his bag was shaking. Hania reached into her bag, found her phone and immediately received the caller's call after looking at her phone screen. He walked away from the man.

Tiara was waiting, said the caller, who turned out to be her daughter's homeroom teacher. Tiara's silken face was dancing in her mind. Hania rushed forward Hon**Ja**the ashes are not new anymore with medium speed. It was getting late afternoon the streets were getting crowded.

"Mr...!" call Tiara a little yell when Hania just entered her school grounds Tiara.

"Honey Mama, sorry Mama was late to pick her up." said Hania felt guilty.

Hania kissed the top of Tiara's head that was already in her arms. Tiara's carefree laughter did not prove her concern. Even so, guilt still enveloped him. He was afraid that the carefree laughter Tiara was showing was only so that she would not worry about Tiara. But Hania admitted, seeing Tiara laughing cheerfully, no doubt made her relieved.

Arriving at home, Galih's sweet smile welcomes the arrival of Hania and Tiara. Tiara who was familiar with Galih directly ran towards him as soon as the car door opened, slipping her small body in Galih's arms. The carefree laughter of the two made Hania smile warmly.

Hania walked past the two people who were letting go of the longing. Open the gate, then the door of his house. Galih takes Tiara in her arms after Hania. It looks like a happy family.

I don't know. Galih is Hania's best friend since sitting in High School. The two are good friends. Galih's sweet treatment of Hania makes their friends think they have a special relationship. They often refute the allegations, especially Hania, but the treatment of Galih has not changed, always sweet. Even when they graduated and continued their education in different cities, Galih still showed his attention.

Galih once expressed her feelings for Hania. Just so Hania knows Galih's true feelings. Galih does not want to make Hania his lover. He was afraid of hurting Hania. She just wanted Hania to always be with her without having to be her lover.

Settling three money with Galih, Hania was not sure about her feelings for Galih who was known as a playboy guy at the time. He loved that man, he loved him very much. But Hania doesn't want to be Galih's lover. He is comfortable with their friendship. Until now, the presence of Galih is a complement to his single parent status.

"Old old?" ask Hania

His hand held out a glass filled with cold melon syrup at Galih who was sitting in the living room. Tiara had already run to her room. Galih's hand stretched out to receive the glass.

"Lumayan", replied Galih and then sipped the glass drink.

"Why not Ngabarin?" ask Hania again.

"I think it's still in Surabaya." continued Hania.

"New until this morning, to the office for a while and here. All roads so as not to go back and forth." explained Galih.

"It was going to make a surprise anyway, but it seems not successful." continued Galih while chuckling.

Hania chuckled. The glitter makes it feel special. Always has. Until Hania gets used to it. Accustomed to being treated special by Galih. Galih would instantly meet Hania and Tiara after traveling anywhere. He would also always take the time to contact Hania by phone if she was out of town. But neither Hania nor Galih knew the limits.

"Tomorrow there is a family gathering in my office, I want to make sure you guys" Galih said as he turned to Hania.

"Can I come alone?" he continued while chuckling.

"Well, you're desperate for us." seduced Hania and chuckled.

Galih chuckled. Then sigh.

"You are my family." stressed Galih.

"Who else am I going to take?" he continued while looking at Hania.

Hania's smile. He was happy that his best friend considered him more than a friend, precisely considering him family. Hania nodded her head. He agreed to accompany Galih to an event held by his office. Usually Galih would rather be absent for such occasions. But in the middle of his career as a shining marketing manager, Galih is expected to join his colleagues. Hania doesn't want Galih to lose face.

The next day, many of Galih's heartbroken office workers see Galih coming with Hania and Tiara. They don't want to explain how their relationship is. Hania's protest was only in response with a smile and a hug on her waist which showed how sweet Galih's attitude towards Hania was. Of course the view is interpreted more by anyone who sees it.

Despite being uncomfortable with Galih's treatment that made others misunderstand their relationship, Hania still felt happy. Especially if it is not the carefree laughter of Tiara who is so enjoying every game and race that involves him. His smile was always on throughout the show.

"Thank you for getting us to your office" Hania said after they arrived at Hania's house.

"Tiara looks very bright." he continued with a smile.

Tiara who was exhausted after having fun was sound asleep until Galih had to carry him when entering the house. Slowly Galih put Tiara to bed in her pink bed with a picture of hello kitty, covered her and tidied up the bangs that covered the cute face of the doll. Hania turns on the Ac in dry mode to keep it from getting too cold.

"Dining here tonight, huh?" hail Hania on Galih who was already sitting in the living room while watching a television show.

Galih just nodded his head in agreement. It's late afternoon by night. His body feels tired. It must be that Galih is just as tired. Especially throughout the event, Galih and Tiara were very excited. Hania could not bear to let her best friend go home on an empty stomach.

"You take a bath first, I'll eat it." ordered Hania.

Dense day of activity makes the body sweaty and sticky. It's very uncomfortable. Galih took her change of clothes in her car and rushed to take a shower.

Dinner was done alone with Galih. While Tiara was still sound in her sleep. Silent, only the sound of the earthy clanking of spoons. Eat with greed. Cuisine of Hania according to taste. Whatever the beautiful woman was serving, she always liked.

"Starting next month, I moved to Bandung" Galih said after finishing his dinner.

Hania sipped mineral water in her glass. He was a little surprised by the news that the dashing man had delivered. He imagined himself to be lonely later. Hearing the news, there was a sense of sadness permeating in his heart.

"Why sudden?" hania asked with a sad face while looking at her best friend.

Looking at that sad face, Galih's heart slipped. He knew his beloved friend was sad. He realized all this time that he was the back of Hania.

"I have been promoted for a long time. There are many things I should consider before deciding to accept this offer Han. Especially you and Tiara." Galih explained.

"I can't keep around you. I don't want a kind-hearted man who should be fooling you mentally because of me. Besides, I also do not want to expired because there is no woman who wants to be the same as me because you keep sticking with me." continued Galih while chuckling, comforting Hania by scratching her.

"What the hell?" hania pursed her lips.

"You're teasing me? Your lips are so able to make me khilaf lo. goda Galih and then chuckle again.

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