The Story of Aira
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Aira was at her house. Mother immediately hugged and smelled the princess's cheeks just like that.

"Daughter of mother.." mother rubbed the scar on the temple of Aira. "His hand still hurts?" mother asked as she rubbed Aira's right arm.

"No mom. I'm cured" said Aira.

Aira was very happy to be in the middle of her family. The longing he felt finally paid off as well. For Aira, this holiday is her best holiday. And so on it will remain like this, because both of his parents will not come back again.

Her night...

"Ryan's partner still calls you a lot...!" the sound shocked Aira and the rest of the house.

Dad suddenly came to the living room carrying Aira's phone.

"Even she's seen you..?!" furious dad.

"Is that right, Aira?" ask the mother in a softer voice.

Aira nodded her head. Then he lowered his head.

"What do you want, Airaaa...?!" shouted the father.

Braaaak...!!

Along with the shout, father hit the table in the room with his hand still carrying Aira's mobile phone.

"You'll die anyway, I'll never bless your relationship!!" snapped up Aira's father.

"Don't bring it to death!" reproof grandma. "Istighfar, son...!"

"Aira.." Grandma stroked her grandson's sobbing hair greeting her mother's embrace.

"Don't Grandma say everything. Don't you understand...?!" grandma's tone of voice was slow, but it sounded very full of disappointment to Aira.

"He only visited me once. It's just for a minute, and we're just talking." Aira tried to defend herself.

"I didn't do anything, why are you guys looking at me like I made a very fatal mistake?!" aira protests.

"Unless I go further. Or marry her secretly. I'm just communicating with him." Aira looked into her father's eyes.

"Have you spoken?!" sahut father.

This time Aira was silent. He was very tired, and hurt.

"You know what?" dad grins. "What adult are you to conclude that your actions are true, huh?!"

"Yes, now it's just communication. But he's already dared to meet you secretly without father's consent. With such a long distance, he was that close. Then what's tomorrow? Take you away with her, is that what you want?! Yes...?!!!" those round, red eyes were again visible to father.

"Ryan's not that bad dad, he's good. You know that too, right?" Aira tried to find a defense.

But mom shook her head. Dna Aira could not believe it was done by her mother.

"Even if he's nice, son. But he can't be in our family. So stop connecting with her before you fall in love too deeply. And your love makes you miserable." said mom.

"Why?! Because of that calculation?!" sahut Aira's.

"If everything knew that from the beginning. Why did mom and dad let us stay together? Mom and Dad opened the door for us. But look now, everyone blames me. Are you aware that our relationship is getting closer because mom and dad gave her a chance to be with me." Aira revealed all her heart at that moment.

"him...!" reprimand the grandfather who had just listened. "Stop, kid...! Do not let you be qualified because you dare to fight parents. Whether you are right or wrong. It's still not good." said grandfather later.

"alright. It's up to you guys. Maybe I don't have a right to my life."

Aira who was ignited by emotion moved out of her chair, and entered her room.

......................

Who would have thought the holiday that had started beautifully, suddenly turned full of emotions. Aira kept shutting herself in her room. He just came out after the dawn prayer. Aira saw her cell phone unfortunately still lying on the table. He also grabbed it. Hope it can still be used. After making sure it was still usable, Aira kept it in the room. Then he went to shower and pray at dawn.

"Aira.." call her mother.

"Look ma'am." said Aira from inside the room.

"You work today?" ask mom when she sees Aira is neat.

"Yes, mom. I only had a day off." he replied flatly.

"Don't leave in these conditions, son. I was very worried." said his mother.

"I'm fine, ma'am."

"But, son..."

"I'll make sure I don't get in touch with Ryan or anyone else without the family's consent. Don't worry about that. Even mom and dad, grandpa, grandma, can choose a mate for me. Or whatever. Don't I not have a hand in my own life?!" that speech is so loud.

"Astaghfirullah, naaak.." lamented the mother.

"That's how you talk to your mother?!" sahut father. "Soban once!" father sneer.

"Dad, already.." scolded mom.

"That's what you want? Daddy take it easy. I'll be a obedient boy. I'm leaving first. Assalamu'alaikum..."

Despite being unwell, Aira still say goodbye to her entire family. He was then escorted by his cousin Joseph. As usual, we arrived at the terminal.

Arriving at her boarding room, Aira was greeted with a look of wonder from Mega.

"You okay, Ra?!" ask Mega.

Moist eyes, pale, lethargic, uninspired. It was not the usual Aira.

"Sister..." Aira hugs Mega who is still wearing her pajamas.

"Why are you crying?" Mega's getting worried.

"Make me permission for today. I want to rest. I'm so tired, brother.." he said.

"What's going on?" ask Mega.

Aira simply shook her head, with tears continuing to flow.

"OK..., okay...? Calm your heart, rest. I'll take care of it later." said Mega.

......................

Don't forget to eat. I just cooked it. Don't go anywhere until I get back. Okay...!!!

Aira smiled after reading it. He opened the hood. There is white rice, egg ceplok, fried tempeh, and soy sauce sambal. Then Aira shut it back down. Not unappreciated, he was just in appetite. Too many things swirled around in his brain. Makes it difficult to swallow food.

Aira checked her phone, it could turn on but it started to be unstable. Can only be used to send messages. Aira sent a message to Ryan.

Aira :

Hi

There's no reply. Aira also just realized, all day yesterday they did not communicate at all.

"Have you called Ryan?" thought Aira.

Shortly thereafter, Aira receives a message.

Ryan is :

Ryan is with me

The message was accompanied by several photos that made Aira laugh even more at herself.

"Complete is Aira. At least you don't have to explain things."

Aira was crying again. What a pity his fate. She's arguing with her family because of Ryan. But there Ryan was having fun with other women.

"What kind of story have you made for me, O God. Is there a happy ending?... Sorry if I complained. I'm really tired. I can no longer endure all this...!!!"

Aira again lay on the floor mattress and hugged her roll. He no longer knew how to calm his heart. All he could do was cry. Crying over a fight with his family, fighting for someone who betrayed him.

That night when Mega returned, she saw Aira shivering. But his body temperature is very high. Mega was panicking. He remembered Samuel who had come to the counter before closing.

"Ko, still at the mall?" ask Mega.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"To kosan, ko. Aira has a high fever."

"I'll be here soon."

Due to the proximity, Samuel arrived at the boarding house quickly. He was banned from entering, only allowed up to the limit of guests.

"Mr, urgent. Aira's sick!" exclaim Mega who had heard the commotion.

"Excuse me!" said Samuel.

With his broad steps, he ran up the stairs. Then he took Aira and took her to a nearby clinic. All were made to look at the scene. Almost everyone knows who Samuel is. The son of the most famous cosmetic counter owner in the mall.

"Ko.." said Aira lirih.

"It's okay. Calm down." Samuel led Aira into the clinic while running a little.

"Please sister" she said as she laid down Aira carefully.

Aira was treated there. Until his condition stabilizes. Mega and Samuel accompanied him.

"You what? Say it!" Mega rubbed the hand of Aira who had just woken up in the middle of the night.

Aira looked around. Mega smile.

"You're at the clinic." Mega seemed to know Aira's confusion.

"Why here, brother?" aira's voice was very slow.

"You have a high fever. Must be treated here. Eating, yeah. The doctor said your stomach was empty." said Mega.

Aira shook her head. He only asked for water to wet his dry throat.

"Sorry to trouble Mega" said Aira.

"No really. What matters is that you heal quickly. Next time you get sick, don't go back. Permission to take another vacation is also okay. Good thing I'm going home soon."

Chequelek

Samuel came into the room.

"It's waking up" he said while looking at Aira's still pale face.

"This is your coffee." Samuel put a cup of coffee for Mega on the nightstand.

"Thank you, ko." Mega replied.

"Not eaten?" Samuel sees Aira and Mega alternating.

"Let's go." Mega answered.

"alright. I'm outside, if you need anything, just call."

Samuel came back out, he'd be waiting outside. So that both can be more relaxed.

"Eat ya, Ra. Instead of coming back later, and he's making your nyuapin. What do you want?" bejuk Mega's.

Finally Aira wanted to eat, even if only a few mouthfuls.

"Sure, there's nothing you're hiding?" tanya Mega after feeding Aira. Aira just shook her head.

"If you need a friend to talk to, and share a story. There's me, you don't worry. That's if you believe me." Mega understood very well, that Aira still did not fully trust him.

......................

"Let me keep to myself what happened to me. The more I get here, the more I lose my sense of trust in others. Too many people hurt me, God. It's too painful. Is there anything else you are preparing for me?... Datangkannya. All without exception...!

My pain came over and over. If my suffering level will be even higher later, will I be able to survive?...

I want to give up on my life, God...! I really can't take it anymore. I'm lelaaah...!!!!"