You & Dusk
Reunions

Today I just want to stay at home, regardless that Sahidah wants to see me and my other friends today. It feels restless if I don't come while Sahidah has come all the way from Malaysia to Indonesia just to meet us, but on the one hand it feels hard to meet Alfy.

Confused with my thoughts, I saw a call from Ivan. "hello, assalamualaikum." I picked up the phone.

"Waalaikumsalam Armann. Sorry to bother you. I want to ask you something?" Said Ivan.

"yes, bro, ask what?"

"gini Man, today I was invited to Yana's house with her father. I want to tell you about the flower... The sunflower you gave me back then. Looks like Yana's mom just like Yana likes that flower."

"oh that.. I bought it at a flower shop near campus."

"hm.. I can't buy that flower."

"Now?"

"If you can."

Without a second thought, I also agreed with Ivan's wishes, I deliberately did not refuse even though there had been an earlier appointment to meet with Riyal et al.

At least I have a reason not to come to the little reunion. Maybe I'll let Sahidah down but still, it's hard to be around someone in love but she doesn't know who I am.

Before long, with a car Ivan picked me up at home. After getting into the car, I was silent and could only think about a small reunion with the four of them.

"so where are we going?" ivan asked while driving.

"towards the campus Van."

"okay.. Uh, by the way, why haven't you seen me so rarely in college?" ask Ivan.

"uh.. I'm a little busy, the schedule clashes with the study schedule."

"oh that's yeah.. You see, I asked Sabri she said she never saw you on campus."

"that's right, old student.. I rarely meet my own friends" I said, joking.

"it can be old students."

"can be a husband of someone. Haha".

On our way a little joking, things that might make me forget about the unrest today.

"Arman, I'm curious about that" said Ivan suddenly.

"about what Van?" my many.

"when did you like sunflowers? As far as I know, you're not the one who likes flowers." Ivan said suddenly.

"hey.. What is it."

"hm yaudah is Man if you don't want to answer."

"not like it.. Do you know the philosophy of sunflowers?"

"don't know, what?"

"sunflowers can mean loyalty due to the fact that sunflowers are called sunflowers" because their direction always follows the direction of the sun. If it is morning then the sunflower will lead to the east where the sun rises and so will the sunset then it will lean to the west. In addition, this flower is also often associated with a symbol of warmth. The bright color is lit like sunlight is expected to bring positive energy for sick people. Sunflowers also bring a cheerful atmosphere when visiting the sick."

"oh that.. Didn't know Man, you want a flower business?" asked Ivan nyeleneh.

"it looks.. Haha.."

"can aja. If you like sunflowers, but at home you've never seen one."

I don't know why Ivan can do this now because usually he doesn't like to pry non-essential information from others. Because Ivan I have considered as a family and he can also be trusted, I also tell a little incident behind the sunflowers that I often buy every Saturday morning of the week even now.

It happened around the 5th semester holiday that will change to the 6th semester. I subconsciously injured her, right in front of me she was hit by a mini bus. The speed of the car is not much but still makes his body bounce to the asphalt.

And worst of all, his head was bleeding. His blood was enough to make me panic even though he didn't faint and was still half conscious.

As soon as the ambulance arrived, he was rushed to the hospital. Inside the ambulance was his mother and father, while I headed to the hospital on a motorbike.

The crash happened not far from his home. Along with the accident I was hated by his cousin. And I also became the mastermind who made him wretched.

The accident wasn't too severe and didn't make him have to undergo major surgery, but the impact was enough to put the trauma on him and make him forget all about me.

At the time I didn't know what to do, I was really sorry. I came many times but she was only in pain when I explained about myself to her.

His family was so kind to me that they only allowed me to meet him. But still, he doesn't remember anything about me. With deep regret, I want to comfort her. I sent him flowers and a letter of apology and regret.

That's the flower that I sent to her continuously until now. That flower, the sunflower.. Flowers recommended by the florist.

It seemed like the flower was quite comforting, although all the letters I sent to her were unrequited and did not make her remember me even a little until this very second.

I inserted a little story about myself admiring her in the little note I sent along with the sunflower. But it seems like he really doesn't remember anything. There was no response from him, I don't think he read the letter.

It's okay for me.. Important as the courier said the florist sent the flowers to her. He looks happy with the flowers I send him on a regular basis.

"yes, that's how it is." I said ending my explanation of it.

"well, how else. It is hard to get a woman like her. Limited edition." kurou.

"almighty.. Armani.. Haha. I didn't know you could like women too. So how's the story."

"ah, I want to tell you the full story of Van."

"so this guy still doesn't remember who you are until now?".

"yes.. Eh that's the flower shop van." I said as I pointed at a storefront with a variety of flowers and other plants.

After getting out of the car we both got into the flower shop. As usual, the store owner looks to be looking for flowers helped by 2 employees.

"assalamualaik.. Mas Lukman." I said.

"waalaikum.. Mas Arman's. Tumben came here today." he turned back.

I just wanted to introduce Ivan to Mas Lukman and it turns out that they both know each other.

"loh.. Sis. Mashaallah can meet here." said Ivan shook the hand mas Lukman.

"loh.. Ivan." replied Mas Lukman.

"uh.. So you guys already know each other." My word.

The two of them had known each other long before. It's just that Ivan doesn't know that Mas Lukman runs a flower shop business. Ivan and Mas Lukman met at a lecture that happened to be when Ivan was invited by his future wife's father, Yana.

From there they knew each other. Mas Lukman himself already considers Yana as his sister because she is close friends with her brother. Even the Yana family knew Mas Lukman.

From that meeting also Mas Lukman knew that Ivan was the future husband of Yana and according to him Ivan is a suitable person for Yana.

Ivan also explained the purpose and purpose of coming here. Because the two of them were close enough, as a result of free Ivan got what he wanted and Mas Lukman also said that it was true, Yana likes sunflowers.

Meanwhile, somewhere else. At Soekarna-Hatta Indonesian airport, precisely at the airport pick-up point. Looks Ana who was busy watching the people who came out of the pick-up door.

Meanwhile, Riyal is engrossed in reading a book in a car, in the airport parking lot, waiting for a phone call from Ana who is currently waiting for Sahidah at the exit. Exactly half a ba'da duhur, Sahidah looks out pushing his suitcase.

When she saw Sahidah walking, Ana shouted in a shrill voice. The two met, hugged and greeted each other. The faces were happy to be seen on the faces of the two of them. Without lingering Ana then contacted Riyal who was waiting in the parking lot to pick them up both in the car pickup area.

Soon Riyal appeared and they met. Not as good as Ana when she saw Sahidah, Riyal casually lifted Sahidah's suitcase to the car.

On the way, the three of them rebuked and asked each other the situation. Talk about funny stories that happened in Malaysia and so on. "whatever Arman didn't pick me up." Sahidah.

"the phone number is off, I called from earlier" Ana said.

"shih.. Arman watch out later if you meet." said Sahidah.

"he's coming, just relax." Riyal.

"what about Fina's condition now? Aje's fine, right?" ask Sahidah.

"it's getting better now" replied Riyal

Riyal tells Alfy's condition to Sahidah and also Ana who does not know anything. But Riyal didn't tell me about me proposing to Alfy, he just told me that Alfy had an accident and lost his memory.

"where are we going?" ask Sahidah.

"we went straight to the restaurant, because Fina was waiting there. After that I just drove to the hotel."

"okelah."

"i can't wait to see Fina. Duh. I haven't seen you in a long time" said Ana.

"how is it, you are one campus but never met." replied Sahidah.

"maclum.. Busy Idah.. Busy." Ana said.

"Arman? Any word?"

"not yet.. Si Arman's. Let's not say he doesn't come anymore."

"surely he's coming." said Riyal.

After 20 minutes, the two of them arrived at an Indonesian restaurant. When he went inside, Alfy was waiting for the three of them. And without further ado Sahidah ran lightly over and hugged Alfy.

"Fine.. Long time no see. Duh.. Thank God how are you?"

"alhamdulillahop.. Fine." replied Fina awkwardly.

Ana also hugs Fina who is still adjusting to the situation because basically she does not know Ana and Sahidah now.

Finally, they had a chat and Sahidah showed some photos of their moment together while still in Malaysia. Over time Alfy began to look relaxed and not awkward anymore. They dine while occasionally reminiscing about a brief past in the neighboring country.

They talked for a long time.. Suddenly.

"assalamualaik.. Sorry I'm late." I said walking to the table of the four of them.

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