A Light After Dark
Disconnecting

As usual Chayra always went home from school with Afnan. But this time it was different than usual. If usually Afnan always drive Chayra using his motorbike. But this time he chose to drive Chayra using Ardian's car. I don't know what reason made Afnan choose to drive him by car. You could say this for the first time.

Throughout the journey they remained silent. None of them intended to break the silence. Chayra had felt strange about this situation. It was not usual for Afnan to silence himself like this. Every time they met there was something they talked about. But this time it feels different. It was like there was a distance between the two of them.

"Why are you getting kicked off earlier? Do you have a problem?" ask Chayra who can no longer bear this situation. But Afnan did not respond to his question at all. Not even looking at Chayra.

"If I had it wrong with you. Please tell me what my fault is. Don't you shut up like this." Chayra said seriously.

"Can you tell me who the guy you met at the school man was" Afnan said without looking at Chayra. Clearly on his face was his disappointment. Although Afnan tried to put up his flat look.

Chayra only looked at Afnan with a feeling of surprise. Now he knew why Afnan had just silenced himself. Apparently, Afnan was jealous.

"She's just no more." Chayra replied calmly. Suddenly Afnan stopped his car. Luckily the streets were deserted. But it still made Chayra feel surprised. He stared at Afnan sharply. It turns out that Afnan also looked at him no less sharply as well.

"You said temen. Where there are people who dare to hold hands, continue to hold your head. There was no such rich temen." Afnan snapped making Chayra feel afraid.

"I'm sure you guys must have a relationship. Udahlah Ra honest if you are bored with this relationship." continued Afnan with emotion.

"You beat me up, I've never had any relationship with another guy except you. And just so you know. I never thought about playing behind your back. You should have heard the explanation first I'm not immediately angry like gini." said Chayra no less emotional.

"There is nothing to explain anymore" Afnan snapped again.

"Well, if that's what you want" Chayra said. After that Chayra got out of the car with a feeling of annoyance. Afnan did not intend to prevent Chayra's departure. He is still with his ego accusing Chayra of playing behind him.

"I'm sorry Ra. I didn't mean to make you sick to like gini. I'm sorry, I'm too selfish." Inner Afnan.

***

Chayra in front of his house. When he opened the gate. Suddenly from behind there was someone pulling Chayra's arm. Make the Chayra face towards the person. Seeing the presence of that person made Chayra a little surprised.

"Why did you come here?" chayra asked the man.

"Lo isn't papa, is he?" ask that guy back.

"As you can see now" Chayra replied, not wanting to give a real answer.

"Gue knows you're not doing well. You're the same Afnan again there's a problem, right?" ask that person is none other than Ardian.

Ardian followed Afnan and Chayra. Because since Afnan borrowed his car, Ardian immediately thought that Afnan and Chayra were having problems. He knew that if Afnan was emotional then it was very difficult for Afnan to hold back his emotions. Until making Ardian intend to follow Afnan and Chayra. Though he knew Afnan wouldn't dare hurt Chayra. Still he's worried.

Until this moment Chayra was still silent, she still had not answered any questions from Ardian. While Ardian faithfully waited until Chayra was really ready to answer his question. But Chayra was crying. Seeing Chayra cry makes Ardian feel pity. Ardian hugged Chayra so that Chayra would feel calm.

"If you want to cry, cry Ra. If by crying make you a little relieved." said Ardian gently while hugging Chayra.

"Gue broke up with Afnan, Ar" Chayra said in her tears. Hearing the words from Chayra made Ardian surprised. He did not expect that Chayra and Afnan would break up.

"So calm down Ra. I'm sure your relationship will return to how it was. Maybe because you two are emotional, so you have a hard time thinking coldly" Ardian said. But Chayra did not reply to anything. All she could do was cry in Ardian's arms.

Indeed, it was Ardian who had always been the mediator between their relationships. He was always there for both Chayra and Afnan. He is indeed the best friend, and according to Chayra, Ardian is a mature man. That's why Chayra is so close to Ardian. He's like a big brother to Chayra.

***

At night Chayra was in her room. After school, Chayra did not come out of her room. Even her parents had persuaded Chayra to let Chayra out of her room. But their efforts failed. Chayra is still reluctant to get out of her room. His mind was still regularly thinking about the incident earlier this afternoon. He did not expect that his proximity to Shafiq had a major impact on his relationship with Afnan.

"Somehow this is the fault of who, or maybe we are less mature in dealing with this problem. I did not expect that my relationship with Afnan would end like this." Inner Chayra.

A few minutes later there was a sound of the door being knocked by someone. Chayra had not yet had time to tell the man to enter, but the man first opened the door and went into Chayra's room. He approached Chayra, and sat down beside Chayra. While Chayra just stared straight ahead without caring about the person next to him.

"Where have you met Syafiq?" ask the guy. He is Rey, Chayra's brother.

"Udah." replied Chayra briefly. Rey looked at Chayra in surprise.

"Lo doesn't like it when he comes back? Didn't you always wish she could come back?" ask Rey.

"That was. If you know at last I'm sure he doesn't have to go back." replied Chayra was not interested.

"Lo what's the problem with Shafiq?" rey's getting curious.

"For him I broke up with Afnan" replied Chayra as it is. Rey smiled at her sister's explanation.

"Finally you broke up also with Afnan. As long as you know, you do not pantes dating Afnan. Mending lo dating Syafiq. Or if not dating Ardian. I noticed Ardian is also very attentive to lo." explained Rey. Chayra stared intently at her brother.

"The same guy they're just friends. There's no way I'm going out with any of them." argued Chayra.

"Don't say that. You end up liking one of them."

"Lo's going out aja deh than you here just make my head hot. Just so you know I don't need your advice." drive Chayra to Rey.

After Rey's departure from her room she felt very tired. He also laid his body on his bed. With supine position. He still hopes that his relationship with Afnan can be repaired. But is that hope still there? Or just wishful thinking. Allow time to answer all.

***

Now Afnan is in one of the luxury restaurants in Jakarta. This time he did not come alone, but with his future wife. Khansas. They will talk about their concept of marriage. They did so at the request of both their parents. If only they could choose they did not want to be placed in this position. They just want to marry the person they really love.

"Lo's sure you're going to continue this marriage?" khansa asked in their silence. Afnan replied with a nod of his head.

"Continue Chayra?" ask Khansa again. This time Afnan looked straight at Khansa. Honestly, he was still reluctant to discuss his relationship with Chayra.

"Gue is the same he broke up" Afnan replied trying as casually as possible. His heart is still mourning.

"Can't you?" khansa was surprised.

"Gue knew that Chayra couldn't be together. I am the same as getting married. I don't want to hurt him too deeply, and I'll learn to love you." explains Afnan.

Khansa did not expect that Afnan would choose such a path. He knew the path Afnan chose was not an easy one. Moreover, Afnan and Chayra love each other. Khansa knew until this moment Afnan still loved Chayra very much. How did you learn to love yourself? While Afnan's heart and mind are still adrift about Chayra.

"We better cancel this wedding plan. I know you love Chayra. I just don't want to torture your own feelings." said Khansa.

"Cannot. I can't accept both of my parents' requests. I'm sure their choice is the best for me. Sa help me to eat Chayra" said Afnan while holding Khansa's hand.

"Gue can't promise. But I'll try to help you eat Chayra." replied Khansa with a smile. Afnan also returned Khansa's smile.

No one knows the end of love. Man cannot choose with whom he will drop his love. Love is a mystery that is hard to explain. Sometimes love can also trap. Trapping someone to hang on or leave.

***

This morning Chayra left school feeling so messed up. He still hopes that yesterday's events are a nightmare. But the truth is, it really did happen. Until this moment Chayra is still confused where the error lies. Afnan cut off his relationship with him. Somehow he was so convinced that Afnan had deliberately cut ties with Chayra.

"Gue hope I can cepet ngelupain lo Nan. I must be able to rise again, I do not want to look weak in front of anyone." Inner Chayra.

The two Chayra friends arrived in the classroom, they immediately approached Chayra who was sitting pensively. Khansa believes that Chayra is not doing well. Although Chayra tried to hide behind her flat face.

"Tumben Ra clock is already in class?" ask Talina wonder.

"For the first time." replied Chayra briefly.

"Lo is usually always alone together first with Afnan. Are you having any more problems?" ask Talina. Instead of answering Talina's question, Chayra stared intently at her best friend. Khansa also gave Talina a code to discuss about it.

Talina actually knew that Chayra and Afnan had broken up. It was because Khansa herself told him. But Talina wants to hear for herself the reason of Chayra ending their relationship.

"Gue has broken up with her" Chayra replied briefly.

"Why?" tanya Talina was getting curious.

"You don't need to know the reason. Let me be the same Afnan who knows." replied Chayra.

"Gue believes Ra lo can definitely get a better replacement than Afnan. I know you are a strong girl. You can definitely take care of all this." Talina said as she hugged Chayra from the side.

"Thank you Na would like to understand me." replied Chayra.

Khansa can only look at her two best friends with a sad look. He could not imagine what if Chayra knew, that it was because of him that Afnan decided Chayra. However, whatever Khansa hide the carcass will still smell too. Sooner or later everything will be revealed as well.

"Who was Sa from earlier?" ask Chayra who saw Khansa daydreaming.

"Not papa. Yes, I had a new kid at this school. That's really not it?" khansa asked trying to shift the subject.

"Tumben you're talking about a new kid. Usually you are the most cuey same thing like that. What if this new kid is really handsome. That's why you talk to him." Talina said with a laugh. Chayra also laughed at Talina's words.

"No. I'm just a mastiin. Who knows if you know anything about this" Khansa said, trying to avoid it.

"You don't have to worry about Sa. Tell me if you are already a single mom." said Chayra who also prank her best friend. Khansa was annoyed to see his two best friends continue to corner him. While his two best friends are satisfied to be able to judge Khansa.

***

While the break is in progress, Chayra and her best friend are in the canteen. They were enjoying their food while talking. Amidst their jest, suddenly the state of the canteen became more boisterous than usual. They immediately looked towards the source of the commotion maker.

How surprised when Chayra saw a man walking with his charm. Chayra did not expect that the man would be a school with her. The first person to cause trouble was Chayra and Afnan.

"Pantes lo talked about the new boy. It turns out he's a cogan, but his charm is beating the other cogans at this school." seduced Talina but ignored by her two best friends.

***

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