Not Just a Dream
Honest

Renata's cry broke. Unexpectedly, returning from Japan brought success and sadness simultaneously. Sculpting next to the car that just delivered it. Looking at Bu Nurmala from a distance. His legs were flexible, as if unable to reach the hand of a mother who had stretched. 

"here, Honey! I've been waiting for you."

After Renata told her return schedule, Bu Nurmala was unceasingly staring at the gate. 

Renata wiped her tears. As much energy ran towards the woman who had been considered as a mother. 

Warm embrace created. Releasing the passionate longing, Renata had left Bu Nurmala for one week, making the old loneliness rise again. 

"I'm sorry, ma'am," said Renata choked, holding back her tears. Decompose the sense of tightness that pervades along the way. Resisting the rumbling in his chest. 

"Why should I apologize!" sahut bu Nurmala stroked Renata's back which shook violently. 

Derya got out of the car, clutching a beautiful trophy made of gold. Bu Nurmala already knew about Renata's victory. However, the mother's face turned flat looking at the figure of the man other than Bagas. 

Bu Nurmala loosened her embrace. Looking at Renata's slightly pale face. Because, since removing the ring from Bagas, he has not been able to swallow food in the slightest. 

"Why did you come home with Derya, which bagas?" ask Nurmala's mom who doesn't know Renata's relationship with her niece. 

Cynical gazing. After the dispute between Bagas and Derya, Bu Nurmala is no longer friendly to the man who is now in front of her. 

Derya. Knowing the mistake he made, he just handed the trophy to Renata. Take one step back a little. Avoiding Bu Nurmala's sharp gaze.

"Mom, I'll explain later. Now you better get in first," Renata said. Although not willing to see their closeness, Bu Nurmala still entered, waiting for the next explanation. 

Renata approaches Derya. "Thank you for Derya's driving me here. Sorry about the attitude of my mother. Maybe he's __" 

Renata's words were cut off.

"It's okay. It's all my fault. So take it easy, I'll go home first, Sena will be waiting."

Hand to witness. They finally separated after hours together. The laughter was felt by Derya and Renata during the trip. 

"See you. Don't forget the apartment," cried Renata towards Bagas who was still opening the car glass.

Derya just nodded and smiled. 

Renata went into the house. Put his pride trophy on the middle room table, right in front of Bu Nurmala. 

"This is for my mother" said Renata. 

Nurmala hugged her back. Moved, so long lived alone, now there are children who give gifts for him. 

Silent for a moment, Renata's voice restrained in the esophagus, enjoying a warm embrace from Bu Nurmala. 

I hope you're not angry with my decision. 

Renata. His seat drew closer, eroding the distance between the two. 

"I want to talk to Mom. It's important." Renata spoke softly, there were still doubts that made it difficult to reveal everything. 

"Speak, you'll be a loyal listener."

Ms. Nurmala smiled. In his mind, it is sad if Renata will tell you about his beautiful trip while in Japan with Bagas. Like the photo that was taken a few days ago. 

Renata gathered his courage. Staring deeply at Bu Nurmala's clear-looking eye bead. A smile continued to be etched waiting for Renata's expression. 

"Me and Bagas broke up, Mom," Renata said to the problem. 

Bu Nurmala widened her smile. "Don't joke, Re. It's not funny." Unbelieving, Ms. Nurmala shook her head, patting the back of Renata's hand that was still resting on her thigh.

Renata is back. Sweet memories with Bagas were the single most beautiful time of his life. The presence of Bagas can make him forget the dark past and give a new color. However, now it also scratched a deep wound. 

Clutching Bu Nurmala again, looking for a source of strength to face tomorrow without Bagas. "Our love is still weak, this relationship is untenable. But I believe, God will keep us united if we are a soul mate. Mother don't worry. He and I are still in a friendship."

"Mother will always pray, may you and Bagas be paired."

Aamyn

Renata spoke in his heart. Not wanting to hope full, afraid of falling into the deepest abyss.

"Mom, I want to live alone, I'll use my money to buy an apartment and other necessities." 

"You want to get out of here? Leave mom alone again?" 

Renata smiled, cupping both cheeks of Bu Nurmala. 

"No, I just want to be independent and have a business, that's all. Mother remains my best mother" explained Renata gently. 

Future tense. Yes, Renata expects a bright future that will bring her life. It is impossible to continue depending on Ms. Nurmala. He also could not return to work as a cleaning service. 

Cell phone's ringing. Renata reached into her flat object from the bag. It was Derya who contacted him. 

"Who?" tanya bu Nurmala ketus. Already seen the name flashing on the screen. 

"Mas Derya, I asked him to find an apartment, maybe it can be," Renata replied without staring. 

"Hello, Mum. What's up?" tanya Renata started the conversation. 

"I've got an apartment, Re. You must like it. Bagas also has one unit here."

"Good, Mas. I'll be there in the afternoon, now I want to rest first, tired."

Connection interrupted. Renata put the phone down. Not wanting to linger talking with Derya, afraid that Nurmala's mother is getting whimper. 

"Re, don't tell me that you and Derya__" 

It is not condescending that Renata and Derya are in a relationship that is more than friends. 

"No, Ma. We're just friends, Mas Derya has admitted all her mistakes, she just wants to help me, that's all" Renata said. 

On the other side

"Who, Brother?" ask Sena from behind Derya. 

Nervous struck. Derya put the phone in her pants pocket. Covering his relationship with Renata who has begun to improve, fearing Sena will do anything to Renata. 

Derya scratched the nape of her neck. Honestly or not, surely sooner or later Sena will know too. 

"Nobody, I'm going to the room first." Derya moved from her seat.

"That's Renata, right? Answer honestly," Sena chirped. 

Forced Derya nodded, she did not want to cover it again, fearing a prolonged problem. 

"Don't you like Renata?" ask Sena to investigate. 

Derya rounded her eyes, her heart rustling at the word "like".

"No, I'm just sorry, he just broke up with Bagas. Already, why discuss Renata."

Derya leaves Sena who still has a lot of questions. 

You said you didn't like it. But your eyes show that you like Renata.

Derya went into the room. Back behind the door. His hand moved, touching his chest that was beating fast. 

I don't know what love is, but every time I get close to it, I feel happy.