I thought it was time to introduce to my friends that I have a girlfriend as beautiful as Aryati.
With great celebration, I went to Aryati's house. I explained my intentions.
Aryati greeted me with great joy.
We chatted before attending the event, as I thought it hadn't even started yet.
"Gera arangkat atuh bisi kasian," said Aryati's mother.
I finished the last drop of my drink.
But before I left, I remembered something. "Tos pamitan ka Apa," I said.
"Teu acan," said Aryati.
"Pamitan heula atuh Ar."
Aryati went inside and came out a short time later. This time her face looked gloomy.
"Teu kenging ku Apa Kang," Aryati said wearily.
I was offended. It had been a year, even if you counted the three years since I first met Aryati. I didn't trust her. It wasn't long before I went home. That afternoon, the author received a report that a band member who was going to perform at the Taruna Karya anniversary event had been extorted by members of the Elzus (Elembas Zukarisi) gang.
The band member refused to be extorted. He was struck with a chain. He dodged, missing the chain. Unfortunately, the female singer was hit, and she fainted.
Based on this report, the author felt he had a great opportunity to vent his frustration. Love has killed me, making me lose my mind.
The author would have gone berserk if confronted by members of the Elzus gang. Therefore, the author did not contact any members of the Karees gang. The author set off alone, carrying a machete.
Several friends saw the author in this state.
They immediately followed the author with their own weapons. Upon arrival, the atmosphere was quiet. A young man passed by. The author asked where the Elzus men were.
The young man replied, pointing to a house.
"Araya Kang," he said, "The Elzus men are heading to Jarudi."
Lili and her friends immediately headed for the house.
The author walked leisurely, unhurriedly.
Not long after, a loud thud was heard, followed by the fleeing Elzus kids. They headed towards the Beca alley where Elzus had been subdued.
The author assumed the Elzus kids had fled in fear. So, there was no need for weapons. Hendro collected the weapons and took them home.
Shortly after, three local security guards appeared, having received a report from the young man.
The author's hands were tightly restrained.
"I'm a student, sir," the author said, reaching into his pocket for his student ID.
Kang Djodjoh experienced the same thing. And Kang Djodjoh did the same as the author.
Finally, we were released due to lack of evidence.
Rumors spread that the Elzus kids would seek revenge by disrupting the upcoming Taruna Karya anniversary celebration.
The author instructed his friends to guard the event until its conclusion. He would face the Elzus kids alone.
His friends were worried about such a decision.
The author assured her that nothing would happen to her. Elzus's children were already terrified, so it was all just a bluff.
Eventually, her friends relented and escorted the event to its conclusion, which ended in success.
The author sat alone, reveling in the disappointment of not being able to introduce Aryati to her friends.
This scene was accompanied by a song called "Aryati."
Aryati
Aryati, you are the rose nurtured by the moon
Aryati, you are the shining art of worship
Is it my sin to dream of making love with you? I kissed your fingertips passionately last night
Is it my sin to adore you in a dream? Only in a dream?
Aryati, you are the rose in my garden of dreams
Impossible for you to be picked by me
Even though this is my fate
But I am happy for a thousand and one nights
Is it my sin to adore you in a dream
Only in a dream
Aryati, you are the rose in my garden of dreams
Impossible for you to be picked by me
Even though this is my fate
But I am happy for a thousand and one nights
But I am happy for a thousand and one nights
One of the song lyrics is, "Impossible for you to be picked by me."
Aryati cannot be picked by the author because her father, her father, does not approve of our relationship.
The song lyrics also state, "Even though this is my fate, I am happy for a thousand and one nights."
In reality, the author was heartbroken. The author was overwhelmed. Anxious and miserable.
By the end of the event, none of the Elzus children had shown up.
The following Saturday night, the author returned to Aryati's house.
This time, the atmosphere was very different from usual. This time, a variety of cakes were served in large quantities. There was also a glass of coffee, whereas usually only a glass of water was served.
The author wasn't interested at all. After a while, the author excused himself.
Aryati gasped in surprise. She hugged the author's arm, pleading with him to eat the coffee.
Even if it's just one bean and a single sip of coffee.
But the author doesn't budge. Gently but forcefully, the author lets go of Aryati's hand. The author goes home without looking back.
This scene is accompanied by a song titled "Forgive Me."
Forgive Me
I can't forget the beautiful moments with you
All stories are now just memories
I have to go, leaving you in my loneliness
I don't want to hurt your feelings
Forgive me for not being able to wait for your heart
I have to go, leaving you in my loneliness
I don't want to hurt your feelings
Forgive me
Go to sleep, my dear, the sun is waiting
Greet the morning with a smiling heart
Dream of love with all your feelings
Now the time has come for us to part
The author hopes that Aryati will quickly find a replacement for the author, because the author cannot build a beautiful palace on collapsed rubble.
Eid al-Fitr has arrived. The author walked to the house of Dedeh, Aryati's second older brother, Kang Dadang.
Before arriving at Dedeh's house, the author encountered Aryati's family. The author greeted Kang Dadang, then Kang Bahrudin. Then, his younger siblings. Last but not least, Aryati.
Aryati looked like a living corpse. Her body was thin, her eyes sunken, and both eyelids were covered with dark circles. The author felt moved by the sight of it all. But his heart remained frozen. The author stood before Aryati.
Aryati was oblivious to his presence.
Aryati's face was pale white, scarred by wounds in her heart. Her body was here, but her soul was not.
Aryati was unaware of Panulis standing before her.
In a low voice, so as not to startle him, the author called his name, "Ar," the author said.
The author's voice startled him. His head jerked back, his mouth gaping open. His trembling right hand tried to cover his mouth.
Seeing all this, the author felt sorry for her, but his heart remained hard. After greeting her, he immediately said goodbye and continued on his way to meet Dedeh.
A month later, the author received information from Dedi Ochol that someone had visited Aryati. His name was Mumus. He, like me, was a student at the Faculty of Economics, Padjadjaran University.
The author assumed Mumus was a junior.
The author wanted to be sure. On Saturday night, the author went to him. The information turned out to be accurate.
Aryati shook hands with the author, her hands trembling. Apparently, parting with the author was incredibly difficult for Aryati.
It turned out that Mumus was the one who understood Aryati. He was the one who flattered her enough to accompany her to dinner. So, not me. The author refused to eat even a single piece of cake and refused to drink even a sip of coffee.
The author didn't stay there long, afraid of disturbing the two people who were just starting their relationship. The author left with a relieved heart.
This scene was accompanied by a song called "Not Myself."
Not Myself
Lyrics of the song Not Myself
Singer Samson
After I understand
I'm not the best
In your heart
I can't doubt
Turns out he's the one
Who understands you
Not me
Now forgive me
If I'm mute
To you
It's not my politeness to be silenced
It's just my heart that has limits
To understand you
Forgive me
Chorus:
Even though I still love you
I have to leave you
I have to forget you
Even though my heart loves you
My conscience needs you
I have to let you go. This is the End Story in Aryati The Beautiful girl in Me.