The Substitute Woman on the First Night
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Time passes so quickly. Leaving behind many things that in an instant turn into memories. Coming and going are secrets from God that we cannot know. Everything just goes on and cannot be avoided.

The breeze blew slowly, sweeping the bangs of my hair that I had intentionally left behind. I am here still sitting doing nothing while playing the memory of my past in mind. Suddenly, a call surprised me. It made me instantly turn my head, staring slightly at someone who started sitting right next to me.

"You have nothing to say," I protested while hitting Hana's arm with a little energy while putting on a sullen face.

"Sorry, sorry .. ending from earlier I saw you daydream anyway. What are you thinking about again?"

I shook my head too. Answering Hana's question that I had been waiting for her arrival for 10 minutes. Today we met to celebrate Reni's freedom, who just got out of prison yesterday. Yes, in this year, I did visit Reni regularly in prison as I promised when I was free. Sometimes I also often come with Hana who is currently a partner in the Al Craft Production business that I started 11 months ago. From that effort, I can buy a shophouse for me to make a place of business as well as an office. Although not too large in size, but I think it is enough to support the smoothness of my efforts. Besides buying shophouses, I also used the money to send my mother Hajj. Of course he was very happy at the time. I still remember very well, repeatedly mother told me that she was very sorry for hating me without finding out the truth. But for me, it's all gone. There is nothing to be sorry about because time will never reverse everything that has happened.

"Nothing. I was just thinking about the old times. Everything I have ever done up to this moment. For me, like a dream yes I can be at the point now." I finally answered what Hana was asking. He immediately clasped my hand tightly when he saw there was sadness from the look in my eyes. As a friend, Hannah supported me in every way. Not just in prison. Our friendship continued two months after I was released. At that moment, I started to contact him. By the time I was able to come back strong after going through a period of mourning for my loss.

"Yes, this is life, Lissa. Sometimes God tests us with tests and problems. At that time God is looking at us, whether we are strong or not in living everything. And, when you graduate because you don't complain, God will give you happiness that we never thought."

Hearing Hana's answer I smiled. Justifying his words that I think is very appropriate because I myself experienced all of it. Falling and falling to the most basic place, then falling again because it feels so lost. And in the end, I was able to get up after sincerely letting go of my grief.

"Thank you, Na. You have always accompanied me. If there's no you, I don't know how I'm gonna be at this point."

"Why should you thank me? I should be the one who thanks you for taking me on your business. Maybe if not, I would still be unemployed and can not make Nyak-Babe I happy like now. After all, that thank you to Delano is not for me. Do you remember not? From the beginning we pioneered ACP, Delano who always helped. Starting from the issue of licensing, looking for consumers, shophouse rent is also initially he who pays," said Hana with a betawi accent that has never changed at all.

"Of course I won't forget what Delano has done for me, but you have also been very instrumental in my life. Not only in prison, you also always give me motivation until our efforts can be at the point now." Finished saying that, Hana hugged me. I could see her eyes filled with tears.

"Anyways, we'll be friends forever."

While we were still holding each other, suddenly a hug came from behind my body.

"I'm also invited dong." I saw Reni hugging. Now we hugged each other for a few seconds before Reni sat right across from me.

"Well, are you guys in tears? Already ah, don't be sad! We'll meet for fun anyway. I don't want to be like this!" Reni said that when she saw me and Hana both wiped the tears that had wet our cheeks. Undeniably, I was completely moved by the moment. Moreover, to be at the current point, is not an easy matter for me. It all takes struggle and a lot of sadness that I have experienced.

"Let's order some food!" I said while opening the mineral water that had been closed tightly since.

"Okay, I ordered a lot of nothing, right?" Reni raised both eyebrows. His face looks so innocent because of course he must miss the food outside the prison just like I was when I was free.

"Lo was the greedy Ren from long ago." After saying that, I saw Hana laughing so crisply.

"Don't you eat more than me, Na?" Reni turned around to mellow Hana. The current actions of both of them instantly reminded me while still in prison. Yeah, that's how they are. They often argue and talk to each other, but they both care about each other.

"Already, already, don't make any noise! You two can order anything, let me pay, okay!" I also immediately called the cafe waiter who in a matter of seconds immediately came over. However, I was just about to order some menu that I have chosen, the message notification on my phone also reads.

After mentioning the menu I ordered, I started reading the incoming messages that turned out to be from Delano.

Delano: Don't forget tonight I'll pick you up at home huh.

"Who, Lissa?" reni asked curiously when I had just finished reading the message from Delano.

"It's Delano. Later that night he'll pick her up at home."

"Cie, cie, dinner. Oh yes, by the way, your relationship has been a long time, right? Did Delano never talk about marriage with you?" Suddenly Hana told me that. Honestly, I was surprised because I thought about it a few days ago.

"Never, Na."

"Keep if later tonight he turns out to want to bed lo, how?"

"Yes, definitely accepted, Na. It was rejected, wasn't it, Lissa?" timpal Reni whom I only responded with a smile. Of course I really hope that all of that will happen. Getting married to Delano is not just a wish for me, but a thing I'd love to make happen. However, I was afraid to express my desire to him because I did not want to be impressed in a hurry. Moreover, Delano is still pursuing his career in Jakarta after deciding not to return to London.

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