7

Tera walked out of the building with staggering steps. It felt like all of Tera's joints and bones were crushed. Deadlines that pile up and meet here and there make Tera's sleeping hours a little less, or can even be said to be messy.

Being a division head was never Tera imagined before. No. Being at the point of Tera now he had never imagined before. Being the head of the division, having a very decent life, a happy family, a lot of salaries, and a glamorous life was never in Tera's imagination. Maybe Tera often imagined that in the past, far from today. In the past, when Tera still had high hallucinations. Tera always dreams of having the life she dreams of. In the past, Tera always dreamed of being able to make her mother happy, physically and mentally. In her prayers, Tera always asks God, when will that day come? When will everything end and go back to normal?

Now, as if God answered all of Tera's prayers. A life that Tera could only dream of came true. At this point, it was still a dream for Tera. She was afraid that when she woke up from her sleep she came back to Tera who was 22 years old with her hands still not moving because her mother did not have the money to take Tera for treatment.

"Terra?"

Tera stopped and turned when she saw a man walking enthusiastically at her. Her eyes narrowed to realize who had called her by the side of the road like this. The man stopped in front of her, smiling very broadly at her.

"Ivan!" Tera exclaimed happily when she realized that the man in front of her was one of her college friends. "How are you?"

"I'm good!" Ivan, the man called Tera, did not return Tera's hand. The man immediately lunged at Tera with a warm hug while rocking their bodies left and right. Laughter erupted from the man.

Tera, who was hugged just stood awkwardly, didn't return Ivan's warm hug. The problem was, they were now not far from Tera's office building. It seemed too vulgar for Tera to return a hug to a man in a public place. Although this is not Tera's first hug. However, it still felt awkward and awkward for Tera.

Ivan let go of his arms, there was no laughter on his face, but a very wide smile still lay on his sweet face.

"How many years have you gone?" He started with a big smile showing his straight teeth. "How are you? The last time I heard from Gina, you live in Singapore."

"I'm fine, though." This time Tera laughed, not expecting to meet her old friend. "How about you? Do you live in Jakarta now?"

"I'm in Depok now." Ivan now pulled him to follow the man.

Tera frowned as she crossed the street toward a street food stall across from her office. Mrs. Iroh's place to eat. Subscribe to it. What did Ivan bring her to this place? Her eyes then narrowed when she saw a group of youths she knew were chatting excitedly in the middle of the shop. There were about five people chatting while smoking a cigarette.

"Guys ... look who I brought!" The group of men then looked at the same time when they heard Ivan's voice which was a little loud.

Tera became awkward for a moment. Actually she didn't really know who they were except for Ivan and Hasan who were looking at Tera with surprised eyes. Compared to the others, she didn't know who they were except for their names. The one wearing a brown shirt with glasses with slightly curly hair, he is Bayu. Then, a man with skin that is almost as white as pale named Abimana. Then there was Yoga, a big man and a golden boy in his department at the time, this one Tera knew quite well because they had chatted a few times. And there is also the last one, Hasan, with his eccentric and casual style.

"Terra?" Hasan narrowed his eyes, he stared at Tera.

"Hi." Tera waved her hand awkwardly. "How is everyone?"

"Let's sit down here, Ter." Abi shifted the stool beside him so Tera could sit down.

Tera shook her head. "Ah, thank you. But, I'm not any longer here."

"Why? Let's eat here. It's break time, right?" Abi asked, confused.

"Yeah…" Tera still maintained her voice that sounded doubtful. "You all live in Jakarta?"

"Me, Hasan, and Bayu work in Jakarta. We're in the same office, at Withlifes. Yoga at the Central KPK. Yes, you can guess what Yoga is like." Abi explained.

Withlifes. The design office is located next to the office building. The office is also where Alessa works, which means that they have been very close. But why never met? After so many years Tera has worked at PLN for almost 7 years, why has she never met Hasan, Abi, and Bayu? What's worse, it turns out that they have the same job as their best friend.

Tera's phone rings just as Tera is about to speak again. When she saw the name on her cellphone, Tera suddenly clicked loudly. Are you serious? During break time?

The person on the other end quickly explained as Tera picked up the phone. That there are obstacles to the sponsor she will use, some sponsors have wishes that were not in the previous agreement. Also, the hermitage constraint that will be used suddenly underwent an impromptu renovation. Tera then cursed. Unlucky. Moreover, hearing the name Gio wanted Tera to interview him one last time before signing the contract.

"Duh, sorry," said Tera as she locked her phone. "I don't think I can stay longer. There is an urgent meeting. Nice to meet you all again." Then without waiting for an answer from the others, Tera rushed off, leaving Hasan who continued to stare intensely at Tera's back.

Abi who saw it whistled mockingly. "Hasan!" Abi's voice sounded mocking. "Don't you think about going back to the past."

Who does not know a very superior couple, Hasan and Tera? The couple became the butt of campus because both of them became most wanted. One is very handsome and has a style of clothing that has always been a role model for Adam people, and the other has a very beautiful face with a smart brain. A couple who always make the campus people jealous of the power they have.

Hasan still couldn't believe that fate was playing tricks on him. In the past, when he graduated from college, he always asked where Tera had gone, who suddenly seemed to have disappeared into the earth. Even though they broke up a long time ago. However, he still felt worried when he found out that Tera had not heard from him after the woman's first trial. And after almost 7 years he had not heard from the woman, it turned out that Tera was in the same city and very close to her office. It's really hard to believe.

"Where did you meet Tera?" Hasan started the conversation when he saw Ivan was back in his seat.

"There," Ivan pointed in front of Tera's office building. "Tera wants to go to Starbucks. I was silent for a while, I was afraid if that's not Tera. But, when I called to see, I already dragged her here."

"Why, Bro?" Abi still maintains his witty expression. "Want to take her to your apartment?"

Hassan glared. This one friend can indeed turn out to be annoying sometimes.

Yoga and Bayu were silent while still smoking their cigarettes. They had finished eating and were spending their time off at this diner. By coincidence, Yoga was conducting an investigation in the office area of Abi, Hasan, and Bayu. As for Ivan, he is conducting a monthly survey, because he himself works in the goods checking department at Unilever, as a supervisor. Since they happened to be in the same place, why not have lunch together? Then they ended up here.

"How crazy. Tera has been missing for 7 years. I last heard that she was in Singapore. But apparently, she works at PLN, close to your office." Ivan pointed to Hasan. "How is it? I just looked around to see her. She is prettier than the last time I saw her."

Bayu, who had been silent all this time, now turned off his cigarette and chose to join the conversation. "What is she doing in Singapore?"

Ivan squinted. "I don't know. I heard from Ghina that she said she worked there. But, it turned out to be at PLN."

"It could be that Gina is lying." Yoga also chimed in, he went back to smoking his cigarette. "Did you see her when she went to Singapore?"

"But, it makes sense, though. Tera has been missing for almost 7 years, the last time I saw her was after I graduated. After that, she was like being swallowed up by the earth."

Tera did attend the trial together with Hasan and Abi. Even Tera was fairly quick to follow the graduates. But, for some reason, Tera was left far behind with her contemporaries to attend the final trial.

"She's so far behind, though." Abby frowned. "Now that I've met her more mature ... Isn't that right, San?"

Hassan shook his head. "I don't know. What I do know is that it was the same now and then."