Separated

Part 20

Dora's eyes glaring at the figure who will soon disappear behind the airport walls. The tears that he had been holding back for so long finally fell. Slowly, Dora leaves the airport, which is a silent witness to her separation from Malik. In the taxi that took her home, Dora recalled the conversation before separating earlier.

"Ra, don't be sad, okay. This is all my brother did for our happiness later."

"Yes, bro, Dora is not sad. Bro, just calm down. The important thing is that you are healthy and have a good job there. Don't forget to call Dora if you're not busy."

"Surely Ra, brother will always give news to Dora. Hmm, can you not hug Dora just once. It's okay in a moment." Dora shook her head at Malik's request.

"Sorry bro." "It's okay Ra. Brother is happy with Dora's principles."

"It's here, madam," the taxi driver's voice snapped Dora out of her daydream.

"Uh yes sir, sorry." Dora got off after paying her taxi fare.

"Assalamualaikum." "Waalaikumsalam," replied the mother.

"Dora go to the room first, Mama!" Mama nodded at Dora meaningfully.

First until fourth week later at 04.00 am.

"Assalamualaikum dear, you're back from campus right. Have you had lunch yet. Remember, don't eat late, don't sleep too late." Malik send a message to Dora.

"Waalaikumsalam, yes, dear, are you at work?"

Dora's message was sent. 2 seconds later reply received.

"Yes, Ra, my brother is busy. But if you send a message to your favorite brother, you will immediately reply to it."

Fifth until eighth week later at 05.30 am.

"Assalamualaikum, brother, are you busy?" Dora wrote in her message.

2 hours later a new reply received.

"Waalaikumsalam, sorry Ra. I just replied. I was busy meeting with the boss. What's wrong Ra?"

"I miss you, if you have time, call Dora!" Dora's reply message was sent.

At 06.45 am the next day, Malik replied to a new message.

"Oh, I'm sorry Ra, I fell asleep last night. Tired. Sorry. I'll call you on Sunday."

The 9th Sunday onwards, at 07.00 pm.

"Assalamualaikum, good night, bro. If you have time, Dora wants to talk, bro."

2 days later Malik just replied to Dora's message.

"I'm sorry, Ra. I'm really busy. From now on, Dora is waiting for my brother to call or new chat. Dora contact my brother, Ra. Brother is really busy."

Even though his wa status is always online. How busy is his job, okay, Dora, it seems that Babang Malikmu is starting to fall asleep with the life of the capital city of Jakarta which is so tempting.

Dora never started texting Malik again, she did what Malik wanted. But even for several months Malik never contacted him.

Six months later, enough time for Dora to give Malik a chance. Dora wants to get confirmation from Malik what their current relationship status is. At 07.00 pm.

"Assalamualaikum, bro, please call Dora now or if you don't pick up the phone. Dora wants to say something important!" 3 hours later.

"Sorry, Ra, brother, I'm tired. I just got home. What do you need, let's talk tomorrow. Brother will call later!"

"Sorry bro, there's no tomorrow for us to talk. Sorry if Dora always interrupts my brother's time. I'm also sorry if Dora doesn't understand how busy you are. It's better if we break up!" Dora relented because she was tired.

No matter how busy people are at work, they don't have time for their girlfriends. At least give news without having to be asked, or call even if it's just to say hi. Meanwhile, far away in the city of Jakarta.

"Dora is angry, how is this Sa. Shall I call her now?" Malik asked Alisa. They were having dinner together at the time.

"Just let it be, at least he'll cry tomorrow asking to be better. Just relax Lik."

"But it's true, Sa, he wants to break up."

"That means he's not a good girlfriend for you Lik. Childish, he's only been ignored for a few months asking to break up. Just let it be, when you come home with a lot of treasure, let alone Dora, the ten most beautiful women will definitely want to be your girlfriends."

Malik was silent hearing Alisa's words, actually he did not believe everything Alisa said about Dora. But he doesn't seem to have the mouth to argue with Alisa. Moreover, Alisa always threatens to complain to her uncle if Malik refuses Alisa's orders.

"Lik, this is Uncle Yanwar asking for a photo of the two of us in this cafe." Alisa said.

"What do you do Sa?" asked Malik.

"He want that we've met a client here. I've asked a lot of questions. Come and hug me to make it look friendly!" Malik complied with Alisa's wish, he hugged Alisa and smiled when the camera caught their picture.

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Meanwhile, Dora, who was still opening her wa application, was surprised when she received a photo from Alisa. Alisa was seen sitting in the arms of Malik who was smiling sweetly. It looked like they were eating at a fancy restaurant.

"Bye Malik. Have i never see u again." Dora posted something on her twitter. Photo of a dashing bird flying in the sky with caption.

"Fly, fly far away. Until your wings get tired. You will know, your goal is no lenger mine."

Bayu, who was far away from his hometown, was pensive reading Dora's post. What's wrong with Dora, Bayu hasn't talked to her for a long time, since she returned to her village. With Malik also just say hi. He knew Malik had come to Jakarta to work with Alisa's uncle.

"Good Evening Dora, how are you there?" asked Bayu in his message.

"Thank God, i'm healthy, bro, how about yourself?"

"That's fine, Ra, you're in your 7th semester now, Ra, how about the 4-year target or not?"

"Just pray, bro. This is also being accelerated." Dora replied.

"Thank God, mama papa healthy?" asked Bayu again.

"You're fine."

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