The Smell of Love Imriyah
First Day
-2018-
I don't know how many times the rice fields have passed, how many times the tunnel has been entered and how many times the bridge has been treaded by this long vehicle like a snake, the day has changed, the day has changed, the sun that peeked at the eastern horizon was so pleasant at the sight of the eye. Amra noticed it, keeping it well in her brain memory. He will remember this beautiful sight and pleasant experience in memory. There is no expensive camera to capture, he uses his perfect eyes and the best storage of his brain memory to capture everything that is beautiful. He really has been far away from home, there is a sense that he really can not express. I could not believe he would come out of the village and explore like he is today.
Last night, he and Fatih continued the conversation, until he asked permission to sleep because he was tired. Not much they talk about, only about the experience for six years, although not so enthusiastic to respond because of embarrassment, Amra just follow the chat that happened. He felt increasingly amazed to Fatih who is currently a young businessman, from the story, Amra can draw the conclusion that Fatih is a hardworking tenacious man. While himself? She is just an ordinary village girl who is trying to be advanced, she even just started when her friends have started to move to the peak of success. As the saying goes, he lost the start. Really far behind.
Come to think of it, Amra was embarrassed, all this time she kept imagining being able to be the wife of a Fatih, but would Fatih want to challenge an ordinary girl who was not comparable to her? That was impossible for Amra. Amra turned her gaze from the window and looked at Fatih who was still asleep. Take a deep breath and then exhale slowly. I wish that fantasy could end for now. Amra lowered her head as the phone in the chair shook, the phone belonged to Fatih, seemingly falling out of her grasp last night, a name on the screen "My dear". Amra glued to the screen of the phone, right! The fantasy must end immediately. Although not good at English, he really understands the meaning of the two words. Immediately Amra distracts her as Fatih wakes up and picks up her phone with a slight drowsiness
"Yes baby..." Amra closed her eyes, there was a pain that rained down on her chest, all this time she had craved for people's property, of course it was painful
"I ride the economy, just sit back at the senen market station. Reluctant... It's just nostalgia.... Is shireen awake? What haha... He must be so kangen! Yes, I'll tell you if I want to sampek..." Fatih finished her conversation and looked at Amra who was still closing her eyes, she continued to look at him without blinking. Again there was an indecipherable expression from his face
"I never thought fate would go like this Amra...." He can only say it in his heart.
And this time alternating Amra's vibrating cell phone, Amra opened her eyes and received a call from the mother
"Assalamualaikum..."
"Not until you've dipped?"
"Not open, about 15 minutes until Senen station. Ibuk calm down, Yumni will pick up Amra kok buk, have a deal.... Da... Mom takes care of herself too. Pray for Amra, right? Yes, Amra will not forget your message. Da... Waalaikumussalam" Amra sighed heavily and lowered her head after the phone was cut off. The faithful name he mentions in his prayer has become a soul mate for others. It is true, only God has the right to determine one's destiny, and.... Just hope to God that makes us not disappointed, he has been wrong because too much hope will mate with Fatih. And now he's disappointed
"Hud?" Fatih asked opening the conversation, Amra turned her head and nodded
"So this is the first time you've separated from your family?" Again Amra just nodded in response, Fatih smiled
"It must be heavy?"
"Weight is sure, but... How am I going to move forward if I don't dare to bear the weight?"
"I agree" Fatih smiled
"Oiya... Where do you want to work?" Amra hesitated. Although one of Yumni's friends wanted to hire him, he was not sure he would be accepted easily. Given just the High School graduation, well he has indeed dared to leave without any careful preparation
"But the destination is right?"
"Yes... I'll stay with Yumni until I find a steady job..." As he understood, Fatih nodded his head
"If you're in trouble later, I can help you"
"Yes, thank you"
"It just so happens that where I have vacancies..." Amra looked at him for a moment and sighed
"Aren't you asking me what business to open?" Amra only gave him a wry smile in response.
A few minutes later the train stopped. Amra and other passengers arrived at the last stop. Amra's heart was racing as she stepped down the train. There was a nervousness that shook his soul. What if Yumni hasn't come to pick up yet? Where does he have to go?
Many people passed by and the hot atmosphere welcomed Amra who for the first time set foot in this metropolitan city. Amra circulated her eyes and felt astonished. He is still in the station area, but he has felt a considerable difference from the station near where he lives. Truly now he has been in another world that was never imagined at all by him, just look at him he never, because indeed in the house there is no television.
Stepping slowly around the station with a feeling of excitement mixed with nervousness. He left Fatih who had been standing behind him in silence. It seemed like the feeling in his chest made him forget to say goodbye.
"Yahoooo!!!!" Amra stopped her steps and turned her head to the sound
"MashaaAllah.... Yumni"
A fashionable woman stands not far from Amra. The latest model jeans he combined with a plain white shirt that he wrapped with a shirt patterned box. Her long hair was tied in a disheveled yet nice look, the last of the white sneakers being a complement to her appearance this morning.
"Kangen really know not....?" Yumni approached and hugged her tightly, Amra smiled
"Oh my goodness Ra.... You've changed so much?" Yumni let go of his embrace and looked at Amra from the tip of the foot to the tip of the head. Amra herself just smiled knots
"Yuk.... You must be tired...." Yumni immediately took over Amra's bag and pulled her friend into the station.
Yumni put Amra's luggage in the trunk of her car. Not an expensive car, it's just good enough to be occupied by a Yumni who just graduated college three years ago. Amra could not hide her admiration, they were the same age but they had different fates. Amra looked at the car with a hard look to interpret
"Why Ra?" Ask Yumni before they get in the car
"That's nothing Yum..." Yumni smiled and opened the car door, allowing her best friend to enter.
The car was traveling at speed along the streets of the capital. The tall buildings became a treat for eye-sucking, a new lookout for an Amra who usually only looked at the trees and electricity poles. There was no sound or chatter along the way, Yumni also did not ask Amra to chat, he let her enjoy the trip that might be a little long because of traffic.
To accompany the silence, Yumni plays a western song and occasionally sings. This is new again for an Amra whose ears are accustomed to hearing sholawatan in toa musholla near his house, and accustomed to hearing the sound of chanting Quranic verses that he read himself and from his mother. So these are the habits of urbanized people? But Amra sure it won't be all like this.
Amra was surprised not to get stuck when the car stopped suddenly. The car in front of him stopped suddenly. As Yimni's mouth rang out, Amra turned to her and was more surprised. Still no comment from his mouth, not finished this shock, he was shocked again by two drivers in front of him who had a fight to blame each other, it seemed like a light collision had occurred. Unknowingly Amra lowered her head
"Astaghfirullah...."
"Why Ra?"
"I don't know why Yum, I feel like my first day in town isn't so good..." Honestly Amra still lowered her head, Yumni smiled understandably
"For a long time will also get used to it" comforted Yumni soothe
"Are you used to this?"
"Not everyone in this town has that kind of two-man nature!" Yumni said that not everything Amra saw happened in this city, while pressing the horn several times because his travel annoyed
"There are still many good people here, and it will increase with the coming of ustadzah like you..." Yumni Tempta
"What the hell is Yum..."
"But you really changed Ra..." Yumni returns to drive his car
"I'm still Amra who used to be Yum"
"I didn't think you could be like this? Great you Ra....! But not hot? Jakarta is hot!" Amra laughed amusedly at the light question that was seriously asked. Makes Yumni frown
"Are you laughing anyway?"
"No... It's commonplace..." Amra said after she stopped her laughter
"Stay put in the veil..." Tempted Yumni, Amra smiled again
"Doain only..."
"Yes a...!!" Yumni laughed, I don't know what made him feel funny.
Along with the endless journey for Amra, they continue to talk about light things to get rid of boredom. Starting from the question of Amra's activities for seven years, then with Yumni who turned out to be a successful illustrator at a young age. It was because of his love for the world of drawing. He also became a comic who had a loyal readership in the internet and it was also quite producing. Hearing that story, Amra was truly envious. Not that he does not like the success of Yumni, he is only encouraged to be able to do the same thing as Yumni, yes! He had already missed so far and now he had to run to match his friends. It's time to try!
"The most important thing is to be confident and confident in our ability Ra, not to hesitate, hard work! Everything can be done with confidence and determination! I'm sure you can"
"Thank you Yum...." Amra smiled at her friend
"Yumni right! It would all be nice if I tried and was sure, it was great to see her again, this miss paid off so sweetly!"
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