Manfred's blue eyes widened. His chest was beating so fast! Yuana came, to the airport? Did she come looking for him?
"Yes, she is Yuana ..." Manfred put down his suitcase and walked briskly towards Yuana.
"Yuan!" called Manfred when it got closer.
"Manfred!" The rebellious Yuana immediately stopped her movements and looked at Manfred.
Manfred kept getting closer. About five meters away, he stopped looking at Yuana who was staring at him with piercing eyes. Their two beads met each other. The heartbeat was getting stronger. They hadn't communicated with each other in a long time. Love and longing pile up, fill the heart, finally ...
Manfred took another step, closer.
"Sir, let go. It's okay," said Manfred to the officer who was still holding Yuana's arm tightly.
"But, she ..." The officer looked at Manfred in confusion.
"I know her, sir," said Manfred.
The officer let go of Yuana's hand. As soon as her arms were free, Yuana ran into Manfred's arms. She burst into tears in Manfred's chest. Finally, she could see the man who filled her heart, also she could hug him. Yuana wrapped her arms tightly around Manfred's back.
"Is it you, Yuan?" said Manfred quietly. Manfred's heart was pounding even more. He looked at the beautiful face he loved so much. Yuana was in front of him. With eyes and cheeks wet from crying. Sweat filled her forehead until the girl's bangs were wet. It must be because Yuana ran and struggled to try to meet Manfred.
Manfred couldn't help but cry too. He hugged Yuana tightly. He really missed this girl. The poor beautiful girl, whom Manfred had been attached to since she was a teenager. Everywhere Manfred looked, to no avail. It was Yuana who chased after him. Yuana who came got Manfred.
The two hugged each other while crying. Manfred felt his heart warm again. How long he kept feeling like missing on Yuana. He could smell this beautiful girl's hair again. Still the same scent that Manfred liked.
Yuana also continued to hug tightly at the waist as if she didn't want to let go. Yuana already wet Manfred's chest with her tears. She let go of all the sadness and longing by hugging Manfred so tightly.
"Manfred ... I'm sorry ..." Yuana said amidst her sobs. "I, I ..."
"Never mind, I was never mad at you," said Manfred. "I miss you. I miss you so much. Where have you been all this time?" Manfred cupped Yuana's cheek and wiped her wet eyes.
"I'm in Jakarta," Yuana answered in a hoarse voice.
"Here?" Manfred held Yuana's cheeks again. "You left without saying goodbye. I was so confused. I was so worried about you. I was confused looking for you."
"I'm sorry, Fred. I'm sorry." Yuana looked into Manfred's two beautiful blue eyes. "Here, I work at the Pigeon Department Store."
"Okay. I know the place." Manfred was very relieved to hear that. "Me, I'll pick you up. Don't go again. Promise, okay?"
"I promise," said Yuana.
"I'm only gone a few days. Then I'll pick you up." Manfred looked into Yuana's eyes. He made sure Yuana would follow his word. He didn't want to lose the girl he really loved.
"Yeah," Yuana replied looking at Manfred. Those blue eyes, which she missed so much. His handsome face, which she had only seen on the small screen.
Their eyes met again. The longing hadn't subsided yet. But time forced them to let go of each other's hands again.
"I have to go." Manfred hugged Yuana, he kissed her forehead gently. Then he released Yuana. Manfred waved as he hurriedly left Yuana, chasing after his friends.
Yuana followed Manfred with her eyes until Manfred disappeared into the room leading to the plane. Her tears were still dripping. But her heart was so happy. The intense pounding in her heart had not stopped since he saw Manfred. Meeting again, convinced Yuana, that she had truly loved Manfred.
"God, thank you ... I can meet Manfred," said Yuana in her heart. "I do love him. I love Manfred."
The airport officer just stared unblinkingly at what was happening in front of him. Several passersby stopped, and some took out their cellphones. Some took photos, some recorded the incident. It felt like they saw a scene in a movie only.
As she was about to leave the airport, Yuana realized that the people around her were paying attention to what had just happened. Yuana looked at the cellphones that were aimed at her. Ouch, woe ... Shameful behavior. Yuana quickly left the place.
While Manfred had been sitting in the plane …
"Yuan, you are getting mature, more beautiful. Thank God ... finally, I can see her." Manfred was very relieved. The pounding in his chest was still there. It was like a dream that he could see Yuana, look at her and hug her. He had to wait a few more days to meet. He would ask Yuana to live with him.
Soaring high brought Manfred who felt floating because he found his love again.
*****
It was a hot day. Yuana felt very thirsty. She entered the house and headed for the kitchen. There were Tina and Lestari having lunch. They went to work at noon today. Both were wearing uniforms.
"Hi ..." said Yuana. Immediately Yuana took a glass, poured water, and drank until the glass was empty.
Tina and Lestari looked at her, watching Yuana who looked tense, with a red face.
"Hmmm, leaving the house for a day, then … viral, here ..." said Lestari.
"Huh? Why?" Yuana turned and saw Lestari starting to eat.
"Here look ..." Tina showed the video from the cellphone. Yuana drew closer to Tina. On the cellphone screen, you can see a couple hugging each other. Somewhat far away the picture was taken. The faces of the men and women in the video are not clearly visible. But if it was Manfred one could tell by his posture.
Yuana stared at the video. "Oh my ... this is it ..."
"Very dramatic. Like a soap opera." Lestari smiled broadly. "I'm touched, Flora."
"Ouch, no way ... I'm embarrassed." Yuana's face turned red again. She didn't think it would come to that. People instantly uploaded their meeting with Manfred, geez!
"You must be careful of the paparazzi, you know ... They will find out who the girl in the picture is," said Tina. Manfred was a famous singer. The news was an exciting soft food for the media.
"Oh my ... how is this ..." Yuana started to panic.
"Just relax, a risk being a friend of a famous person. You must be ready for something like that," said Lestari. Her smile was wide. She was also proud that her roommate had a lover of a famous band vocalist.
Yuana took another drink, then she sat near Tina and kept pensive.
"Don't worry about it. The important thing is that you and Manfred are happy," continued Lestari.
"Let's go first. Be well at home," Tina said. She and Lestari left Yuana alone.
Yuana still couldn't believe it, she met Manfred. It was only a few minutes, but Yuana was so relieved. Manfred was never mad at her. Manfred hugged her tightly. He even cried because he was happy to meet Yuana.
Yes, Manfred was definitely worried because Yuana was gone. It was a relief to hear Manfred's voice. Gentle, soothing to the heart. Yuana only had to wait a few days, she would be with Manfred again.