Night In Istanbul
Under the Sky of Istanbul

The three of us arrived at the cafeteria. Intan and Tina are having breakfast. I was waiting for my order that had not yet arrived. Because I had breakfast at home, I was confused what message was.

Eventually my choice fell on cay tea and lokum. Cay tea made from black tea leaves has a darker color than tea in Indonesia. I ordered a cay tea that was not too sweet because I also ordered lokum. The lokum I ordered was made of starch gel and sugar. I think these two menus are suitable to just accompany them to breakfast.

We continue to eat food. Tina seemed to understand what I meant by talking about my problem with Mas Ryan via chat so that we did not bring it up again in front of Intan.

" Today we're crashing till the afternoon, okay?" Intan opened the conversation after the breakfast on her plate ran out clean.

" Yes, Tan. You want to borrow my notebook yesterday, right?" Tina offered to help.

"You are Tin. Oia, was there a task yesterday?"

" There's Tan. Assignment of Professor Adskhan. But collected two more days according to his schedule. " I explained.

Instantly I thought about what happened yesterday when Professor Adskhan bought us a drink.

"Oia, Tan you know? Yesterday when you didn't go to college, I was the same Tina met Professor Adskhan at the minimarket.." I told her with a face to tease Intan.

"So Professor Adskhan asked us to buy drinks there.."

"Huh? Seriously?" Intan's response was exactly as I expected.

"Yes, baby you don't exist.." Tina did not want to miss the chance to tease Intan.

"Ih.. How is that? Why am I not there anyway?" Intan started whining.

My age is the same as ours. But he's very childish. Maybe because he was so spoiled by his parents.

Although sometimes his childish nature not infrequently makes us embarrassed, but at this time the attitude is enough to make us smile. And it's easy to tease him.

"Maybe it's not a soul mate?" It seems like Tina is starting to enjoy teasing Intan.

"Yeahhh.... Don't dong that. My time is single continuesssss..." His whining is getting louder . We couldn't help but laugh.

" Did you like Professor Adskhan?" I wonder how my best friend feels.

"Who wouldn't like Ana? Well, if you two are not married, you will also like Professor Adskhan.. "

"Udah handsome single again. And since Professor Adskhan treated you, that means he's good too, right?"

" And save it?" My side with a laugh.

"Ihh, what the hell is Ana?"

" But I'd be really happy if Professor Adskhan would be my soul mate.."

" Oh, haluu...." Me and Tina compactly responded and laughed at Intan's wishful thinking.

" Eh, who knew any angels were passing by and making hayo?" Intan is still hoping

" Yes yes.. Oh my.." I began to shrink his laughter.

" Whatever it is we wish you the best soul mate Tan.." Tina said with a smile.

" AAMIIN O GOD.." Shouted Intan spirit.

I immediately put the lokum into Intan's mouth to shrink his voice.

"Sstttt. oh my goodness. Don't yell, can't you?" Tina looked a little embarrassed.

Intan just laughed as she swallowed the lokum I put into her mouth. Feeling satisfied made both of us ashamed.

The three of us went on to class. The class schedule starts from 09:00 am to 16:30 am. There's a break. We used that time for prayer and lunch.

At lunch we went back to the cafeteria. But when we got to the cafeteria, it was just me and Tina. Intan there is a need with the campus administration section. So he'll catch up.

Seeing this opportunity, Tina did not want to lose the opportunity to ask about yesterday.

Even though I have told you through a message, it would be better to speak directly, right?

" Anna, is your relationship with your husband really getting better?" Tina still looked a little worried.

"Yes Tin. Thank God everything has improved.."

"How did your husband not get angry with Ana when you asked her that she changed?"

" At first, Ryan was angry with Tin. Even my husband had time to give another curse."

" He cursed and well, as usual, would not answer my question.."

Tina focused on listening. Not cutting my conversation at all.

" When I asked who Mas Ryan had called, he apologized immediately and finally answered the cause..."

"And well, the answer is as I said through the message.."

" As for someone dear that my husband's conversation with the sister-in-law who wants to resign from a well-known company..."

" Thankfully... I'm glad to hear it.."

" But to be honest, I still hurt Tin a little with Mas Ryan's curse.."

" It feels like it still sounds obvious in my ear.." I smiled bitterly.

" My mother and Brother Andi never cursed me Tin at all..."

" Fortunately Indra did not hear the swearing of Tin.."

" Mas Ryan did realize that would not be able to treat my heartache with just an apology, but what could I do other than accept his apology?"

" Patience to Ana. If I were in your position I would feel the same way..."

" It's only natural that you still feel hurt Na. May the passage of time and your husband's romantic and caring attitude heal him..."

" Aamiin's.. Thanks Tin.."

" From now on I will also try and forgive Mas Ryan's attitude."

" Hayoo, what are you talking about? Really serious?" Intan. Fortunately, he came when I finished the story.

" You're done with Tan?" Tina tried to shift the subject.

" hasn't. Just a little more. I just need to take a copy."

" Will you eat later to accompany me copy photos? Near the library is a copy photo." Intan.

" Could, we'll be there."

" Okay, what do you want to eat now?" Tina had already taken a swing to order food.

" I want the pesen lahmacun. Drink it cold." I started ordering.

" I want to too.." Intan equates orders.

" okay. We'll take the message."

We had lunch with the same menu. This is not the first time we have compared the food menu. In addition to us, maybe because our tastes are sometimes the same so we become close.

After dropping off Intan for a copy, we continued back to class for the next hour.

In the afternoon we went home. Even the whole day at college doesn't make me tired. Well, I've probably said this many times.

My feelings are happy now. Although there is still a bit of hurt about Mas Ryan's attitude but that is nothing compared to Mas Ryan who has returned romantic and considerate.

During the sidelines in the class, Mas Ryan sent a message of love and photos about his activities with Indra at home. Even Mas Ryan wanted to pick me up at college. With Indra of course.

We had planned to have dinner outside just for family time. Not eating fancy food, but the quality of gathering with family is a moment that we rarely enjoy together. Especially Indra and Mas Ryan who rarely leave the house.

Tina who saw Mas Ryan bring Indra to pick me up smiled happily as if she was the one who had quarreled with her husband and made up.

" Well, who picked Ana up.." Ledek Intan while laughing.

" Apaan the Tan. People are just Mas Ryan is Indra really."

" Aunty Intan!" Sapa Indra with passion.

" Hello Indra. Where are you going with Mom and Dad?"

" Want to take a Auntie's walk."

" We want to stop by Tan before we go home. So sorry I can't go home today." I explained

" Well, it's nothing. I'm going to Tina's house too. I want to learn the lesson I missed yesterday."

" Okay, you two be careful." The three of us split up in front of the campus gate.

I saw Indra who was so happy to be able to walk with me and Mas Ryan. He walked merrily while continuing to babble. I also looked at my husband's face. He smiled broadly enjoying this moment.

Tonight was a blessing to me. A warm outdoor family dinner under the skies of Istanbul. Complete with my husband and my hero.

I thank you so many times for everything that happened today from morning to night. I hope our family will continue to be fine and we can always be together to face any trials.