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graduation day arrived

Not felt, the graduation day arrived. There are different feelings facing that historic day for Ega, Elzata and Sera.

For Ega, this is his last day as a student and student President whose actual service is still 3 months away. There was a sense of tightness in his chest of having to leave his actual task unfinished, but inevitably he had to graduate immediately for the sake of his ideals and for the sake of his future with Elzata.

For Elzata, it was a very moving day for himself and his mother. Not because the proposal that was supposed to be implemented tonight was finally delayed, because his problems with Ega were just a matter of waiting time. But more sad than that, the graduation day that should be a happy moment with his family actually became a moment full of blue. How not? This moment is a moment that is very much awaited by papa. But just waiting for a matter of days, the papa actually left without being able to wait for the day he had been waiting for for so long.

And for Sera, this is the day that should be the happiest day for her and Ega. The day that Ega would propose to her and announce their marriage according to Bu Nurul's version, the mother, which eventually ran aground. A day that should have been full of happiness, but ended in despair.

And on that day, the three of them will meet with their own feelings.

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"Photo together first yuk guys", a message in whatsapp group came in, from Barra.

"OK, we meet in front of the building yes", said Galih, who that day was far from other universities but still took the time to attend to be able to congratulate his three friends.

"okay"

"okay"

"okay"

"okay"

Arya, Elzata, Ega and Sera retaliated simultaneously. It just so happened that the graduation ceremony that day was over. All graduates are busy taking pictures.

That day Barra, Arya and Galih who happened to be from other universities had not been able to graduate at the end of the year. So their arrival was purely to congratulate and release the departure of his three best friends to return to their respective cities and incarnate their respective futures.

The six of them finally met. There was a sense of awkwardness in the hearts of Ega, Sera and Elzata without being noticed by Barra, Arya and Galih.

Although they still try to behave as usual, but Sera and Ega continue to avoid meeting the eyes. Even when they were accidentally looking, they immediately turned away, throwing their gazes away. Honestly, in Ega's heart there is a feeling of not being able to see Sera whose eyes look cute, and trying to hold back those tears. But he could do nothing, and could not lie, let alone sacrifice himself and his love for Elzata.

Elzata who realized that, trying to ask through eye gestures to Ega, but Ega actually smiled and rolled one eye to Elzata mischievously. Elzata who saw the behavior of his lover was just growling annoyed.

Finished taking pictures, Sera intended to leave to meet her family and go home first, but before Sera could leave, Bu Nurul and Pak Firman, Ega's parents came to say hello.

Seeing the arrival of Ega's parents, each of them shook hands by kissing the back of their hands. But there was a scene that could not be interpreted by anyone who saw it, when Nurul's mother met with Elzata and Sera.

Unexpectedly, the mother hugged Sera and whispered, "I'm sorry aunt, yes dear".

Hearing that, Sera immediately nodded while wiping away her already unstoppable tears. Fortunately Barra, Arya and Galih did not realize it because they were busy joking with Mr. Word.

Only Ega who occasionally saw the haru scene, while glancing at Elzata alternately, looking around and guessing what kind of face Elzata saw the scene of the mama and Sera.

Elzata's face was completely flushed. In any case, other than Ega's parents who knew very well about Sera's story, Elzata and Ega were the ones who understood best what happened. Whether feelings of jealousy or pity to Sera, the obvious gaze of Elzata at that time was very difficult to understand.

Before long, Ega's mama released her embrace from Sera and turned towards Elzata.

Seeing that, Elzata immediately greeted and kissed the back of Bu Nurul's hand. Unexpectedly, Nurul immediately kissed Elzata's forehead and cheeks while whispering, "keep yourself to the aunt?"

Elzata nodded in embarrassment, then they hugged for a long time.

There was a questionable look in Sera's eyes looking at that scene of Elzata and Bu Nurul. As if confirming what Sera had suspected all along.

Suddenly the hatred enveloped Sera's heart.

"Traitor", he murmured in the heart.

Whether what the words mean, which is clear to Sera, Elzata is a traitor of the organization who lets himself fall in love with his organization friend while the rules are clear, should not be dating. Although Sera did not have any evidence, Nurul's treatment of Elzata was enough to give Sera an answer.

Either because of that or because of the others, but it remains undeniable that in little heart Sera, there is a feeling of unwillingness if Elzata who has captured the heart of Ega.

Meanwhile, Ega no longer cared about Sera's murderous gaze to Elzata. Ega actually enjoyed a very beautiful scenery in his eyes, where two women he loved were hugging in front of him. Yeah, there's nothing happier for Ega than to see her mom and girl hugging so happily. And for some reason, Ega really saw what his mother did to Elzata was really sincere from the heart. Likewise with Elzata, Ega saw that sincerity was in the girl he loved.

Elzata who saw Ega's expression just smiled happily. He nodded his head and looked at Ega meaningfully, as if to say to Ega a tremendous thank you for Ega's struggle in maintaining their relationship in front of the mother. The struggle is certainly not easy, just like Elzata's struggle when there are suggestions from the minister's pack at that time.

And so far, all they can go through. Is their fight over? Sure didn't. Their path is long. Ega must immediately go to Japan to continue his studies, and Elzata must fight to continue to defend his life with his mother without any more papa and without anyone's help.

Can Ega and Elzata maintain their love with each other's busyness? Is there really no one else as long as they are apart? And is it true that the happy day on which they are truly united will come? Let's see it later.

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