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train station. This week, Arjuna was visiting his relatives in Jakarta, giving him the opportunity to meet Anindya. Their infrequent meetings, due to being in a long-distance relationship,
bad guy; he just felt he wasn't ready or worthy enough t
semester of college. In contrast, Anindya had already graduated with a degre
his mother support his three younger siblings. Only after saving up a bit did Juna start studying while working. His busy job and
entered its second year. Their journey had been quite long for them, especially since Jun
room, she crossed paths wit
t your sweetheart?" Fany teased, kn
, putting on her sneakers. She wore a long-sleeved shirt, jeans, and a shoulder bag, her everyday attir
ay?" Fany reminded her about the visit from their eldest sister. Wina ha
ved her hand and hurried out beca
rhood, while her mother was a homemaker taking care of the household and her three daughters. Anindya had obtained permission f
ooked around, searching for Juna. Fortunately, the station wasn't
Anindya smiled with joy. Just meeting like
as he came over. Anindya sm
he train. Let's sit over there!" Juna held Anindya
ndya's smaller one. They watched a mother struggling
yourself?" Anindya asked
her. Waiting for me to arrive from Bandung, sitting there with our child," Juna said, loo
Anindya l
don't w
rds made her heart race. Imagining getting married and having
ach. Juna winced and held Anindya's h
with you to Bandung, so you won't cheat on me again." Anindya pouted, her lips forming a cute little
'll be faithful to me. But if you turn away, it means you don't love me anymore. And I won't force
ke her sister, Wina, or Fany. They were blessed with beautiful faces. Anindya was grateful for her appearance, which others considered sweet,
ho seemed cool in her eyes. Cool guys were those who didn't pretend to be
First
requently asked Juna for help with household issues, whether it was fixing the roof, replacing a broken faucet, or other tasks. In Anindya's eyes, Juna was a guy who never refused anyone in need. To her, that was already cool
ncounter. However, as Aunt Nuri constantly praised Juna's kindness, Anindy
ame his girlfriend. It took a year of building closeness before they officially labeled their relationship,
ged to take Anindya on a tour around the city of Bandung. Anindya had spent the whole night unable to sleep. She cursed herself for previously making fun of Wina or Fany, who always seemed to blush whenever they talked about their new boyfriends. Anindya had mocked them, thinkin
turned out that Juna was easy to talk to. He was only quiet around people he didn't know. Once he got to know Anindya better, she
with Arjuna. Their grip tightened. It wasn't common for them to act like this, but Anin
n Anindya's face. He touched
it was difficult for her to le
g soon." Anindya looked at
okay? Let me know if anything
, like I've been doing all this time
nal announce
ndya found it even harder to let go of Juna. Her feelings were
d. "Where's your smile?" Arju
ulting in a small smile. A smil
e turn around. Anindya laughed at Juna's antics. Throughout their time together, Juna had always treated Anindya well. They'd been in a relationship for just two years, limited to hugging and holding hands
e you." Anindya knew exactly what he said, even if she couldn
be together as we've dreamt. Until the day he has the courage