"Aris? W-Why are you here?" asked Dinda in a nervous voice. More precisely, she was surprised by Aris' arrival to her apartment.
Aris face looks gloomy and weak. The man looked expectantly at Dinda because he felt he had no purpose to complain to whom.
"Can I visit here?"
Dinda nodded her head. Aris is a very polite and kind man. So Dinda was not afraid to invite Aris into her apartment.
The area of Dinda's apartment is indeed quite spacious. There is very complete furniture such as a dining table set, kitchen, and living room to the lounge.
Aris was invited to sit on the single sofa in the living room. And Dinda of course went to the kitchen to get a bottle of mineral water in the refrigerator.
"Drink first.." Dinda said as she handed a bottle of mineral water to Aris.
"Thank you, Dinda."
Dinda nodded. The woman smiled and sat across from Aris. "What are you doing here?"
"I just came from Karina's house."
"Really? You guys aren't fighting anymore?" Asked Dinda with a smile.
But the look on Aris's face made Dinda stop smiling. Looks like Dinda's guess was wrong.
"Karina doesn't have any feelings for me anymore." Aris said. The man was completely desperate about his relationship with Karina.
"What? How can that be? Aris, what did Karina say?"
"I went to her house and met her parents. When Karina came and sat in the living room, she didn't even say hello or look at me at all. I didn't know what else to do. Even my problems with her were well received by my parents. Karina was silent for so long. Then when she spoke, she said that she had no feelings for me anymore."
Dinda was silent hearing that explanation. Karina has really gone mad. Why did the woman just throw Aris away?
"So, is your relationship with Karin over?"
Aris shrugged his shoulders. "I don't know, Dinda. In the past month Karina's attitude has been very different. When she met me, she was always busy with her cellphone. Does she like anyone other than me?"
Dinda immediately looked at Aris. "Umm, I don't think I have the right to explain anything to you. All you have to do is talk to her alone. I'm just her best friend, and I have no right to answer your questions."
"But Karina avoided me, Dinda. She didn't even want to see me. And now my number is blocked again by her. I can't call her anymore."
"Then what should I do, Aris? I can't interfere in your relationship." Dinda said.
Aris took a deep breath. "At least help me to be able to meet her. Persuade her to want to talk to me and give me a good reason. If Karin sticks with her decision and the reasons are clear, then I will back off." The man said confidently.
Dinda is stunned. She really wanted to berate Karina right now. How can that woman throw away a good man like Aris? Karina had gone crazy with her thoughts.
Then Dinda said, "Okay, I'll try to persuade her. Do you have my cell phone number?"
Aris shook his head. The man then gave the phone to Dinda. Tell the girl to type in her cell phone number.
"Tomorrow afternoon call me. And tomorrow morning I will take Karina to go shopping together. I think I can still persuade her." Dinda said as she handed Aris's cell phone to its owner.
Aris smiled in relief. "Thank you, Dinda. Sorry if I bother you."
"It's okay, I know you love Karin very much. I also know very well that you don't want to lose her."
"Yes, that's true. I love her very much. Well then, I have to go. Thank you for accepting me in here."
Dinda chuckled. "Ah, yes. Umm, you better not think too hard. If Karina is meant for you, then the two of you will stay together again. But if not, then fate says otherwise. Things can change anytime, Aris." Dinda said as an advice for Aris.
Sometimes, in a relationship there are serious problems. But it all depends on how we survive and settle down.
In Aris and Karina's relationship, one of them is no longer in love. And a relationship will not last long if one of the hearts is broken and can't be whole again.
*****
And now is Sunday. Days where many people spend time having fun such as shopping, eating, or going to tourist attractions.
Dinda managed to invite Karina to go out with her. The two of them are now sitting at one of the tables and chairs in the coffee shop. The coffee shop was on the third floor of a large mall.
It was now half past ten in the morning. Dinda and Karina have been shopping for some things for the past two hours.
And now their legs feel a little sore. That's how women are, they love to walk around in every store but only a few have been bought.
"Yesterday afternoon Aris came to my apartment." Dinda said without further ado.
And of course Dinda's words made Karina silent and looked at her best friend seriously. "What did he do to your apartment?"
Dinda immediately pounded the cafe table a little hard. She couldn't hold back his anger at Karina anymore.
"Karin!! Are you crazy? Why are you like that to Aris, huh? Aris is a nice guy and always takes care of you. How can you behave like that to him?"
"Dinda, it's none of your business. Aris and I----"
"I'm your best friend and Aris has already come to me. I want your problems to be resolved quickly. At least you can talk nicely to Aris. I want you to be honest with him and explain your reasons why you ended your relationship with him. Just explain to him if you like someone who has confessed his feelings for you."
"But I---"
"I don't want to hear your excuses. You got into a relationship with Aris because it started from a good conversation. So if you want to break up with him, talk to him nicely. You're no longer a child, Karin. Aris needs an explanation from you. Because he's even planning to propose to you this year. If I were in your position, then I would feel very sorry for Aris." Dinda said firmly.
Karina was stunned. Again and again she did feel guilty to herself and Aris.
What actually happened to her? Why can't Karina love Aris anymore? And now in her mind even still tucked the name Ardian.
*****