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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