
This afternoon, Mikaila invited Aira to go to the reading house. A few days ago, Aira asked about the reading house. But, both Mikaila and Melati were very busy Lately, so only this afternoon they could take Aira there.
Melati herself was waiting at home reading. Naira who accidentally heard the conversation Melati and Aira as she passed the teacher's room earlier made her excited and whined at Daddy to come to the reading house.
And that's where they are now. Naira sits sweetly on Aira's lap on the bench outside the classroom. The kids there are receiving extra lessons. Each child in the house read "Bintang Aira" put into public school according to their class level.
"This reading house is your dream Ra" Mikaila said. Aira looked at him. "The place wasn't here. In the slums under the bridge. And five years ago, this reading house became a gift from Brother Eagle for our graduation." Mikaila recounted memories of a time when they still occupied a simple tenement house on the riverbank to teach street children lessons.
Aira listened seriously. He did not expect if the teenagers seen from his photo like children who fit their group name, Berandal Sekolah have positive activities like this. No one would have expected such a noble task to be run by the five most recalcitrant students in the school. It's like a joke to people who don't know it directly.
"Mbak Melati please help me organize the cash book" said Ms. Tia. People they trust take care of the kids if they're not there.
"Okay, mbak." Melati stood up and passed after saying goodbye to Aira and Mikaila.
"Onty Mica."
"What's so flirty?"
"dn Onty. Call him that anyway."
"You can be flirty."
"Onty, buy me ice cream dong."
"Can. Come on." said Mikaila. "Ra, what are you doing here?" continued.
"I'm just here."
Mikaila nodded and walked in Naira's hand. Now, Aira lives there. Watching the children inside who are busy learning. Some are doing assignments, some are just reading books repeating the lessons they can in school.
"Ehm. Ra." Aira looked over when someone called her. He found an eagle standing not far from his place.
"Can you talk for a second?" Aira nodded. Then stood up to follow the man who walked in front of him. Talking here is not good.
The eagle led Aira to the backyard of the reading house. Standing on the bridge above the fish pond. The eagle stopped in the middle. Aira was not far from there.
"There's something I need to talk about in person Ra" said the Eagle.
"Yes." Yeah."
"Before, I wanted to apologize Ra. I know it's probably too late. But, I really mean it. Sorry I didn't find you so quickly. I didn't realize you were alive." The eagle breathed.
"It's okay brother. It's all destined."
"Pardon me too because I can't keep our love."
"I understand. Be happy with your little sister's family."
"Thank you Ra. I hope you're happy with Mr. Arka too." The eagle said it with a heavy heart.
Aira nodded. He also hopes so. Being happy with someone who loves you doesn't seem so bad.
"I know this is wrong. But, I have to say it. I still love you so much Ra. This love was only for you."
"Sister is my sister-in-law now. So I hope you can love Safna's sister."
"I know Ra. I realize now that my status has become a husband and father. But this feeling can't lie."
"It's wrong, brother."
"Yes. Now I can't be selfish. Many hearts will be hurt if I force my will." Eagle pauses. "I will not force my will Ra. I just want you to know, that there's this shoulder of your sister-in-law if you're in trouble. Whenever you need help, don't hesitate to come to me."
"Thank you."
"M."
The mood was silent again.
"May I ask one thing of you, Ra?"
"What brother?"
"May I hold her for the last time?"
Seeing Aria nod. The eagle immediately grabbed the body. The body he had longed for. Inhaling the soothing fragrance from Aira's body. The smell has not changed.
After being satisfied, the Eagle released Aira.And thanked Aira.
"I can only pray that you may be happy to live with Mr. Arka. He's a good man. I'm sure he'll make you happy in the future."
"Thank you brother."
It could not be denied if the words that Eagle said or he said made his heart tight. Aira still loves the Eagle. But things really do not support the two to unite.
Aira was glued for quite a long time. His heart was like being taken away by an Eagle now. Seeing the man walking away from her made her realize that they could not unite.
"Are you okay, Ra?" jasmine's voice resuscitated Aira from her chaotic mind.
"Ep. I'm good Mel."
"You can share the problem with me Ra. We're still best friends."
"Yes. Thank you Mel."
Aira still didn't want to move. He still needs time to calm down now. If Naina was here, she could tell him everything she felt in her heart. Honey, there's no girl. But there's Melati. This girl is good too. But, can this girl keep her secret?
"What do you think about Mel?" jasmine's lips twitched upon hearing Aira's question. Everyone can believe that Aira loves Arka, but Melati and Juna know very well that it is a lie. And he was sure, now Aira was upset thinking about her feelings for the Eagle. He saw the two of them hugging for a long time. Seeing Aira's expression, Melati was sure that Aira also still loved the Eagle. Same with the Eagle.
"Love is a very complicated feeling Ra. I haven't had the answer yet."
"You mean?"
"Sometimes love makes a weak person strong. But sometimes it also makes someone else who is strong become weak. Sometimes because of love, people do things that don't make sense to get it. But there is also a love that makes a person feel satisfied just by seeing a loved one happy even though not with him."
"Do you believe in true love?"
"I believe. Everyone must have felt it. True love makes people capable of being whatever conditions are needed by loved ones."
"If you have to choose, would you rather be loved or loved?"
"If asked to choose between the two, I will choose to be loved. It hurts to live with people who don't love us. I've seen it in person these five years, huh... " Jasmine breathed a rough breath.
It was enough for him to understand what kind of household the Eagle went through with this five-year Safna. With Safna who lives with the Eagle who does not love her. Getting a body without a heart.
On the other hand, the Eagle suffered the same. Living with someone he doesn't love. Must pretend to be happy in public for the sake of their daughter. The eagle even endured all his feelings by living side by side with the woman he hated most in his life.
"Is that?" Melati nodded for sure.
"Yes. But... If I could be selfish, I would prefer both. Living with someone who loves you may look good. Receiving loving treatment from our partner. But, our hearts will not be calm and comfortable. Because there is no love in our hearts. And if we choose to live with the person we love even if that person does not love us is also not a good choice. Living with someone who doesn't love you will hurt your heart and mind. So, if I could I would try to get both. Loving people who love us." explains Melati. Aira just shut up and thought.
"I will fight for my love with all my heart." continued Melati while looking at Aira clingy. He realized his friend was in a bad state.
"If love is not fought for?"
"Rush. Perhaps seeing our loved ones happy is the most appropriate thing to do. To accept destiny is the best."
'Maybe this love should be enough up here.' inner Aira
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