Watch Out for Falling in Love
Failed to Meet

Andra confusedly answered the offer from Aydan, his senior. I was eager to accept his lunch and return to chatting as before. Discussing about their strained relationship and why he was forced to ignore it.

However, as yet undecided, a phone call from someone on the man's cell phone messed up their lunch plans. A disappointed face was clearly there.

"sorry. I think my lunch request has to be postponed," he said regretfully.

"No problem, Mom. Relax again. I also had an appointment with two of my friends" Andra replied with a smile to prove she didn't mind.

"Oohs. Your two friends are Ivane and Widia, right?"

"Yup. Who else tried?"

"They work in Jakarta too?"

"Yes that's it. They always wanted to follow behind me. Can't go far," Andra chuckled.

"Cool is your friendship. Then I'll buy you all lunch together someday. How's it?"

"Can. They are most happy if they are treated to food from the past even though they are not cool students anymore" replied Andra while chuckling again.

Aydan chuckled at hearing his clumsiness. Andra was happy when she could see that crisp laugh. Then his laughter unraveled as one of the employees called him in. The two of them entered the office together and returned to their desks.

***

A month ago he started working there with Aydan. His heart was still agitated at the thought of Aydan's status. Is she engaged or worse, married? Moreover, it turns out his feelings still remain the same as he used to know him and hope that his meeting with his dream senior can give a new spirit. It turns out that the more tortured it is themselves realize that their relationship is not much different now as before.

Moreover, Aydan's gaze as he explained the design of the building in detail in such a close distance often made him misbehaved and pounding continuously.

Andra sighed tiredly in her work chair. It's been almost a month's work, but it's been so hard. Not only was Aydan's charm different one hundred and eighty degrees from when he was still a student, but also the myriad of design jobs that pursued time without mercy. He was also tormented with the aura of the man all day. Unfortunately, his two best friends even continue to provide encouragement to stay there when Andra complains.

Suddenly a new email came in from another consulting company. He was called for a job interview. The idea of moving to work again, but there is another email that has been unreadable seen on the screen. An email from his online friend that he himself does not know when to enter.

It just asks for news. Andra quickly replies to him and invites him to meet. Two days later he got a reply agreeing.

After work, he stopped by a coffee shop in a large Mall not far from his office. He can't wait for the arrival of 'cheeky_tarou' and is curious as to what it looks like.

Unfortunately, after a long wait, his mysterious friend actually never came as promised. Andra was disappointed. He came home with a lethargic face.

Tomorrow, a new email with an apology from his mysterious friend is sent. He claimed he could not come because suddenly had to overtime at the office and promised to keep it coming another day.

Inevitably Andra must understand him. To make up for his mistake, his mysterious friend again invited him to chat online again through an application other than mIRC, BBM. Unfortunately, no profile photo can reveal who 'cheeky_tarou' really is. His profile photo is just a photo of a pair of blue sports shoes that look a little worn. 

With pleasure, Andra accepted her friendship. He is happy to be nostalgic and talk again with his Mayan world friends at any time without having to go to the cafe like before. Now the ease of communicating with anyone through the latest mobile phone technology at that time makes people switch away from their old phones that previously only used SMS and phones only.

A BBM message has just entered in the midst of his busy designing. Andra smiled knowing who the sender was.

Cheeky: PING! Hii. Not bothering you?

Andra: Not too. I was doing it as usual. Hey, when are we planning another meeting?

Cheeky: Can't wait to see me?

Andra: Yes. Just calm. I'll keep nerima elo so my friend even though ugly. 😁

Cheek: Yes. I am afraid that you will fall in love with me. 😋

Anna: Ha-ha-ha. Pede elo too? Can I take my feelings away from my senior?

Cheeky: What? So elo still have the same feeling? After all this time? 😳

Andra: Unfortunately that is. 😓 But ...

Cheeky: But what?

Andra: But he seems to have forgotten the same thing he said he wanted to wait for me to graduate.

Cheeky: What do you mean by elo?

Andra: She is engaged. Or even married. ⁇ ️

Cheeky: Where did you come from?

Andra: I saw the ring on her ring finger.

Cheeky: Elo sure? Confirmation yet? Did you ask directly?

Andra: Where dare I. I was afraid the answer would make me hurt. So better not to.

Cheeky: Elo still expecting him?

Andra : Was. Now we are working to remove this taste. I'm tormented at work with him.

Cheeky: Really don't want to try asking him directly? Don't assume for yourself.

Andra: Gak ah. Let it all unfold on its own. I don't want to expect too much more. I'm afraid of heartbreak.

Andra: Don't talk about me. Btw, where the hell is elo gawe?

Cheeky: Still a cafe operator. 😋

Andra : Ah. Don't fib. The long-term work in Jakarta is only a cafe operator.

Cheeky :🤣

Andra: Where do I work? Let me get samperin at work elo.

Cheeky: Don't bother. Let's meet later if it's time.

Andra: Well, what is it?

Cheeky: Can't wait to see me?

Andra : Certainly. I will know my two best friends.

Cheeky: Do they know about me?

Andra: It was almost discovered. But now they never go again.

Cheeky: Thank you. Better not to know yes.

Andra: Btw, can you tell whose real name is elo? I think cheating deh elo can know my real name in profile. While the name elo is the same as the nickname in mIRC.

Cheeky : 😋 What is the meaning of a name.

Andra: Oh my goodness. You really cheated. Fortunately, I changed my profile picture before I received an elo friendship. 😋

Choeky : Gpp. Later I also know face elo gmn. 😅

Andra kept smiling during the chat with Cheeky. His job was a little neglected. It was realized by Imam, the owner of the architect consultant where he worked who accidentally saw him. Andra was rebuked and could only apologize.

"The girl who talks likes to forget time. Want directly, on the phone, or in HP," the Imam grumbled as he walked into Aydan's study.

Aydan was surprised to see his co-worker just come in without knocking on the door. Soon he kept the phone in his pants pocket and immediately changed the sitting position more firmly and seriously.

"What was that about?" tanyakanya.

The priest was stunned that Aydan was not focusing on his work and looked awkward.

"Don't you just busy with HP toys also during working hours like this?" he accused her while standing in front of Aydan.

"Ah, no. I just checked for a second because there was a misscall," he said.

"Who is misscall? That girl again, huh?" ask the Imam again. He sat down in a chair and looked curious.

"Yes." Yeah." Aydan sighed to admit it.

"Have you not met yet?"

Aydan shook his head sadly.

"Patience to you, bro. I'm sure there'll be a way out." The priest patted Aydan on the shoulder who was trying hard.

Not long after a BBM message came in on Aydan's phone. From a woman named Kalina. He was surprised to read it.

Kalina: Aydan, why haven't my phone been picked up? I just wanted to tell you. Next week I will come to Jakarta to discuss our marriage with Mama.

Aydan: Why is this sudden? Wait till my brother meets.

Kalina: No need. My family and I have decided to marry you.

Aydan: This is not the deal.

Kalina: I know, but my baby can't wait any longer. When should I wait for him to come home?

Aydan: Please don't make your own decisions!

Kalina: Remember! Your brother just dumped me, too, Dan.

Aydan: But I have an appointment with someone.

Kalina: And you promised my extended family the responsibility of replacing him.

Reading the woman's last message made Aydan feel anxious. His face was also tense. The priest felt his friend was being depressed.

"Why else, Dan?" tanyanya was worried.

The young man could only remain silent. Unable to explain the burden of the problem he was facing. Her eyes glanced sadly at the figure of Diandra through the glass wall of her study. The girl was busy in front of the monitor screen without knowing it was being noticed by her senior.

***