Between Two Hearts
Road Together

1 year later

This week, Tiara had an appointment to go to the town with Ferdi. Because they live in remote villages, so when you want to shop for something complete must first go to the sub-district city. They pass through a path full of trees and bushes, sometimes passing through the rice fields of green residents because they are always productive planted with various kinds of vegetables.

Tiara always invited Ferdi to accompany her there, it was nothing but she was afraid to walk alone. The road they passed was just a small road full of rocks, up and down the hill.

Ferdi, he's the most comfortable person for her right now. 'Ah, did I wrongly put a part of my heart on her?' lirih Tiara in her mind.

"Assynoltom..."

Ferdi's voice sounded from within. The girl immediately went to see him.

"Waalaikum salam," he said with a smiling sumringah when he saw it.

"Well, deck?" tanyanya back.

"Yes, Mom..."

"Mom, I left first huh.." said the girl in a half-screaming tone. His mother who had been in the back was walking in a row approaching Tiara.

"Mom, I said I'll take Tiara's deck away." said Ferdi while greeting Mother.

"Yes, kid. Be careful, do not be long, quickly go home y son, if you have the goods," replied Mother advising them both.

"Okay, ma'am," replied Ferdi.

They stepped out past the village road, then down the rocky path. The village is still beautiful, the air is very fresh alias has not been contaminated by vehicle smoke.

"Sir, what do you want to find?" ferdi asked breaking the silence.

"Ah, this mas kepoo yaa.." ledek Tiara. She laughed, which made the girl laugh.

'You look so handsome. The blue checkered shirt is perfectly worn by you.' Inner Tiara began to fumble again.

"Hey, why are you looking at me like that," she said, which made me waver.

"Ah, uh, no mas... Mas looks handsome wearing the shirt," he replied in embarrassment. His cheeks are red.

"You likey?" ferdi asked, provoking the girl's answer.

He's nodding. "Do you really like it?" He nodded again. "You really like me, deck?" ask Ferdi again.

"Huh?"

"Aahaha..." He laughed crisply.

'It's a pleasure ya you pranking me' my mind rambles itself.

Tiara flailed Ferdi's arm, she still laughed at him full of satisfaction.

"Where, deck?" her question returned which left Tiara a little confused, she grabbed the girl's hand and took her. His heart was fluttering erratically.

"Where's what?" tanya Tiara pretended. But he didn't know where the conversation was going.

"Our feelings" he said, stopping his steps. Tiara looked at him for a moment.

"Huh...?"

"Hhmmm. I love you the same. I love you the same. I've said many times, I can't let you go. Being with you makes me comfortable. I know the deck, this feeling is wrong. This feeling should not grow on you. You're already someone's fiancee, my best friend's fiancee."

"Yes..."

"Do you have the same feeling as me, deck?"

"...."

"Yes...?"

He looked at the girl with hope. His face was so shady that it made Tiara unable to resist.

"Actually, i... I'm comfortable with you too, Mom. But..."

"Srstttt...Don't go on anymore, the important thing is that I know how you feel" he said with a smile. Tiara was stunned as the man kissed the back of her hand gently.

"Shortly, hold the deck... What's in your hair?" asked Ferdi again who made Tiara gawk.

"Huh? What's up, man?" Tiara asked back as she stroked some of her hair.

Ferdi smiled mischievously. He then hugged her and kissed the girl's forehead gently. Tiara was still dumbstruck over Ferdi's treatment earlier.

'He might tease me! Basic cheater!'

"Come, let's walk again" Ferdi asked with a sumringah. Tiara simply nodded while writhing spoiled on her arm.

For the past eight months or so, Tiara felt comfortable walking with him. Without hesitation he held and wrestled spoiled to her. And he knows, it's wrong. What kind of feeling is that?

***

On the way, their steps stopped. Immediately released their hands. They met him. He really didn't expect to be able to cross paths with her here. Neither Tiara nor Ferdi knew that he was going home from the regional city. He's Jiho, Tiara's fiancee who is Ferdi's own best friend. Tiara called him Aa.

Jiho stared at them long ago, long time ago. Tiara felt disappointment in the look in her eyes. Not a word said. Silent. They are immersed in each other's thoughts. Only a breeze would occasionally brush their hair and clothes off.

"you guys? What are you guys doing?" the question broke the silence and was of course full of emphasis.

"A, sorry. It's not what Aa thinks..."

"So as long as I'm not around, you're playing behind my back?" he said it again with disappointment.

Tiara nodded slowly.

"So like this, you betrayed me?" ask her again with teary eyes.

"No, A. Really am! Aa misunderstood. Mas Ferdi just drove me..."

"Misunderstand how? Obviously I see for myself, you guys are holding hands like dating guys!"

Tiara still shook her head slowly, not feeling these clear details dripping from the corner of her eyes. Honestly, Tiara still could not lose Jiho. He was the first one in his life.

"So...Ferdi, do you like my fiancee?" jiho asked with emotion. "I'm sorry I introduced him to you! I wish that as long as I'm not around, you can take care of her. Guard it! Not taking it from me!!" jiho again. He's disappointed, that's for sure.

Ferdi was silent. Standing in place. He knew he was confused as to what he would answer. Because there was something wrong with her with Tiara. What Jiho saw and what Jiho alleged were all true. Ever since Jiho went wandering, Tiara was lonely. Moreover, he never contacted her. It's just an SMS or a phone call. Thanks to Ferdi, Tiara cheerfully returns. He has friends. Confident friends, good friends, comfortable friends. And it doesn't feel like that feeling grows on its own.

'It's not my fault, is it? I meet every day with Mas Ferdi. He calms me, comforts me whenever I grieve for missing A Jiho too much. It's not my fault, is it? If over time this feeling shifted to him?' his mind was turbulent as if defending himself.

"I'm disappointed in you!"

Tiara was stunned to hear Jiho's words. Sakiiit, his chest feels very sad. The disappointed man left them.

"A, wait! Wait, A. It's not what Aa thinks. Please give us some time to explain" Tiara said. He left in hasty steps. Tiara.

"A, wait! Please don't go" he said as he continued sobbing.

"Don't go, A. Don't stay with me" the girl was still crying. Crying mistakes. How foolish he was to be carried away in the mood of love for a moment.

Apparently the love for her fiance is still left. Somehow her heart ached when Jiho passed by leaving her. He didn't want that to happen. Tiara did not want to lose her, she did not want to make her Father and Mother sad because they did not match.

Jiho, he is the soul mate that you chose for him. When she met him for the first time, she was fascinated by him. He is very kind and attentive. After 1 year of introduction we got engaged. And the plan is that soon we'll get married. But it is unexpected that one time the Jiho family was hit by a disaster, his father and mother died due to an accident. I know what Jiho feels for sure, it's heavy.

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