I frequently hear other people talk about their greatest heartbreak, how they fall, survive, and then rise to win.
Everyone has been in a fight, whether it was for their life, their career, or their loved ones.
But have you ever considered what makes us who we are today?
So, let me show you what has made me who I am today...
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"Nathan! "Get up!" Nathan's mornings were always enriched by Mother's shrill voice.
"Yes, ma'am, just five minutes more." Yes, Nathan's lazy voice is the one who always gets in the way of productive mornings.
*Tiitt tiittt*
The phone's alarm went off, damn it! This meant Nathan was going to be late for his morning class yet again!
"Sh*t! Once again, I am late!" Nathan jumped out of the comfortable bed while cursing. Jumped into the bathroom, washed his face to hide the unsightly waking up face, changed his clothes in the closet, and immediately rode his motorcycle to campus.
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"Good morning, sunshine."
"Good morning, how are you? Are you going to be late for class again today?"
"Yes, it's clear, but only for 15 minutes."
"You're only 15 minutes late?"
"No, there's only 15 minutes left in class hehe."
"You stupid fool!"
"Kebo, you like this too, right?"
"Stop talking!"
"Have a good day, baby."
"Have a good day as well, I love you."
"I love you too."
Yes, that is Nathan's morning message ritual with Tika, his lovely girlfriend. At the very least, it's a lovely memory, isn't it?
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That's a typical student's morning, one that will be remembered along the way in this process of maturation.
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"That concludes classes this morning; assignments for coverage can be completed immediately and sent to my email the following week." Mr. Gusti gave his students the closing and torture to end the class this morning.
Nathan ran out of the classroom as quickly as he could, towards the hiding spot he always went to after class. Yes, the male student toilet is in a different building and is rarely used.
Why did Nathan choose this toilet as his hiding place? Is it necessary to describe how it feels to lose weight in our stomachs without distractions and with complete freedom of expression? Is there any need?
Nathan lit a cigarette from his jeans pocket while going about his morning routine. What other favors do you refuse?
Nathan took out his phone and texted Tika "I'm done with class, honey. What exactly are you doing?"
Nathan's phone rang 5 minutes later, "I'm still in class honey, don't tell me you're sitting perched on the toilet right now?"
"Hehe, yes, you are aware of your boyfriend's habits."
"Ish, clerk!"
***
Tika is a young girl full of ambition and dreams, and the writing she produces is too good to be enjoyed on its own.
To be honest, Nathan never imagined meeting, getting to know, and even falling in love with a unique and rare girl like Tika.
In retrospect, their introduction made absolutely no sense...
*a few months ago*
Admin: "Wow, there's a new member, she's a girl! And she's beautiful!"
Member 1: "Wow, miss, good to know you."
Member 2 : "Well, you're really fast."
Member 1: "Who's fast, he gets dude!"
Tika: "Hi everyone, hehe, thanks for being able to join."
Admin: "You're welcome, Tik, don't forget to send your picture according to the rules every day."
Tika: "It's okay if that's it."
Nathan's cell phone kept ringing while the Line chat group, which was actually a porn group, was busy. Nathan opened the group chat with great interest, and it was the first time he saw Tika... Yes, despite the fact that it was only from her profile picture.
Nathan opened the media folder in the chat group and discovered a photo Tika had sent as a requirement for entry and membership in the group.
To be honest, Nathan wasn't particularly interested in interacting with members of this type of group. Yes, Nathan's goal in joining a chat group like this is to get worldly food hehe.
But Tika piqued Nathan's interest, what kind of girl is she?
Nathan took a risk and sent her the first message.
Tika responded politely, and the two of them began to get to know each other.
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"Tik, I'd like to organize a film festival in Solo, do you want to meet up?"
"Um, yeah? When will that be, than? If my schedule is clear, we can do that. When else can we welcome visitors from the provincial capital next door?"
"I'll let you know the date and location again next month."
"Ok, cok!"
"Unfortunately, it does not fit!"
***
You are mistaken if you believe Nathan and Tika live in the same city. They are separated by two provinces and two different dialects of the Javanese language.
Nathan's first blunder was falling in love with someone who lived far away. Even though he knew it was wrong, Nathan had to face the challenge.
People always say that the most common enemy in a relationship is the distance that separates the two people.
So, if you want that relationship to last a long time, if not forever... overcome the distance that separates!