Dusk In Memories
About Lara (12)

"How do I tell Ra?" I asked without being able to think again to hear Lara's explanation.

"Yes, you also go to college. I just can't go home before my studies are there. I know my life is entirely from scholarship. All benefits will be covered and I will stay in the dorm. We can still communicate with Ga." Lara explained trying to calm me down.

"How long is that?" I asked in lethargy.

"When I take a cancer specialist after graduating from the medical program, then the time it takes may be about ten years" Lara said slowly while looking down.

"Trus? Our relationship?" ask again.

"Jalani was Ga. We can still communicate" Lara said as she wiped away her tears that began to drip.

I can't say anything. Can only resign to Lara's decision. Whatever it was, Lara had already determined the pace. He has achieved his dream without me. Maybe I can visit him sometime. I still can't think that far. I can finally take a long breath.

We sat together in silence and silence. There's nothing more I can say, and neither can Lara. There's nothing he wants to share with me other than his feelings. Even his life, he himself chose the step without including me in his decision. That's Lara. Maybe he was too ambitious about his dream. For me no problem, I have no right to forbid what his wishes and decisions are. He has the right to manage his own life.

Time does not seem to travel so fast in silence. Time shows at one o'clock in the afternoon.

"Hhh, it's not noon, to Panji yuk's cafe. We promised to come to the show" I said at last breaking the silence that had been going on for so long.

"Yuk" Lara said as she stood up and walked towards the motor park.

We also went to Panji cafe. During the trip we just kept quiet and quiet with each other. I don't know where all the words and jokes that we used to say every time we walked together.

Arriving at Panji cafe, Lara and I entered together. Inside already gathered Panji's friends and also our gang. Anton, Heri, Darto have also arrived. They sit at a table on the rooftop.

"Same tube they yuk" I said to Lara while pointing towards the children's table.

"Yuk" Lara said with a smile.

I held Lara's hand, and Lara just lowered her head in my footsteps.

"Cieeeeee is more friendly our partner" ledek Heri accompanied by the sahutan ciieeeee from the others.

"Don't fret" I said, kicking Heri's leg and sitting next to her, Lara was sitting next to me.

"Which banner?" ask me 'cause I don't see a banner between them.

"He was busy taking care of the guests. Maybe still behind, there was a kok" replied Darto while sipping a drink on the table.

"Ohh" I said briefly.

As usual we talked and joked, including Lara. He also mixed with others. The clock went by so fast that it didn't feel like time was coming at night. We also did not forget to take pictures together to capture this moment.

"Guys, I have an announcement" Lara suddenly spoke in a serious tone. We all kept quiet and stared at him.

"An announcement? You guys married?" ask Anton in a joking tone. But Lara and I did not laugh. Because I know what Lara's gonna talk about.

"Sorii, by the way Ra, we are horrified" Anton said because he saw Lara's serious face.

"Gue received a scholarship at the University of Oxford England. It means I'm going to college there. You're gonna support me, right?" lara asked curiously at the answer to everything.

"Hahhhh??? England??" ask Darto shocked.

"Yes British Darto" said Lara convincingly.

I saw the children exchanging glances and looked at me. And I just kept quiet without giving any explanation.

"We really support you, of course, just." said Panji hanging while looking at me.

"Gue will support Lara, whatever her decision is, I'm sure it's the best for her. So there's nothing you need to tell me about me" I replied at last after seeing all my eyes staring at me full of worry.

"Ga, are you really gapapa?" asked Heri who had been silent since she was shocked by Lara's announcement.

"Gue gapapa's. There will be you here who won me" I said while forcing a smile. Kulirik Lara at a glance, there was a look of sadness on her face. It's only natural that he would part with all of us.

"Lo leave when is Ra?" ask Panji.

"Tonight. Immediately I unplug ya" Lara replied adding to my surprise. I didn't think he was leaving so soon. That's why I didn't know when I was leaving. I don't want anything for him, at least something he can bring with him.

"Okay, is there something you want to say to me? Before I unplug and leave for a long time" Lara asked with her eyes beginning to glaze over.

"Before I want to congratulate Ra on your achievements. I am very proud to have a friend who is cool like you. Take care of yourself there" Anton said, shedding tears.

"Don't forget me, Ra. Studying diligently there to pass the trip back here" said Darto while wiping his tears that fell.

"Congratulations Ra. Lo ter the best anyway. Do not forget to tell us yes" said Heri while crying anyway.

"Congratulations Ra. Take good care of yourself. Good luck anyway" Panji said briefly because he did not want to follow mewek like the others.

"Thanks yes. You all mean so much to me. I will not forget friends like you. I am lucky and I am proud to have you all. My doain yes" said Lara while crying.

Finally the six of us hugged each other in tears as today was the last time Lara had gathered and was in the midst of all of us.

"Ga, anyone want to say Ga?" lara asked then after we let go of the hug.