Di tengah keramaian Bandara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta, suara pengumuman terdengar berulang kali.

In the hustle and bustle of Bandara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta, the announcement voice echoed repeatedly.

Rika berdiri di dekat gerbang keberangkatan, menggenggam erat boarding pass-nya.

Rika stood near the departure gate, holding her boarding pass tightly.

Angin dari kipas sepoi-sepoi menyapu rambutnya.

The breeze from the ceiling fan gently swept her hair.

Meski tampak tenang di luar, di dalam hatinya bergemuruh banyak perasaan.

Although she appeared calm on the outside, her heart was a swirl of emotions.

Hari ini adalah hari besar baginya.

Today was a big day for her.

Ia akan memulai hidup baru di tempat jauh, mencari peluang dan perubahan.

She was about to start a new life in a faraway place, seeking opportunities and change.

Di pojok kantin bandara, Arief duduk dengan gelisah.

In the corner of the airport cafeteria, Arief sat anxiously.

Matanya mengawasi Rika dari kejauhan.

His eyes watched Rika from a distance.

Di benaknya ada banyak hal yang belum tersampaikan.

His mind was filled with many things left unsaid.

Hari-harinya dipenuhi kekhawatiran dan kebahagiaan setiap kali memikirkan Rika.

His days were filled with worry and happiness every time he thought of Rika.

Namun kini, ia dihadapkan pada kenyataan bahwa ia mungkin kehilangan Rika selamanya jika tidak bertindak sekarang.

But now, he was faced with the reality that he might lose Rika forever if he didn't act now.

Arief mengatur napas, mencoba mengumpulkan keberanian.

Arief took a deep breath, trying to gather courage.

Kaki melangkah mendekati Rika yang kini berdiri di antrean.

His feet stepped closer to Rika who was now standing in line.

"Rika!

"Rika!"

" panggilnya dengan suara yang hampir tenggelam oleh keramaian.

he called out in a voice almost drowned by the crowd.

Ia berbalik, menatap Arief.

She turned around, looking at Arief.

"Apa yang terjadi, Arief?

"What's going on, Arief?"

" tanyanya, meski ia bisa merasakan ada sesuatu yang berbeda kali ini.

she asked, though she could sense something was different this time.

Arief menarik napas dalam.

Arief took a deep breath.

"Aku harus memberitahumu sesuatu sebelum kamu pergi," katanya, agak terbata.

"I have to tell you something before you leave," he said, a bit stammeringly.

Rika menatap Arief, ada rasa penasaran sekaligus was-was di wajahnya.

Rika looked at Arief, a mix of curiosity and anxiety on her face.

"Apa itu?

"What is it?"

" tanyanya pelan, hampir dalam bisikan.

she asked softly, almost in a whisper.

"Sebenarnya aku.

"Actually, I...

aku menyukaimu lebih dari sekadar teman," ucap Arief, akhirnya memberanikan diri.

I like you as more than just a friend," said Arief, finally mustering the courage.

Detik terasa lambat.

Time seemed to slow down.

Keramaian bandara menghilang, meninggalkan mereka berdua dalam keheningan.

The airport crowd disappeared, leaving them both in silence.

Rika terdiam, mencerna kata-kata Arief.

Rika froze, processing Arief's words.

Ia tahu, keputusan besar menantinya di depan.

She knew a big decision awaited her ahead.

Panggilan terakhir untuk penerbangan Rika terdengar.

The final call for Rika's flight was heard.

Waktu semakin menipis.

Time was running out.

Rika menatap boarding pass di tangannya, kemudian kembali memandang Arief.

Rika looked at the boarding pass in her hand, then back at Arief.

Air mata kecil menggenang di sudut matanya.

A small tear welled up at the corner of her eye.

"Aku tidak tahu harus bagaimana, Arief," ucapnya jujur, bingung antara cinta dan impiannya sendiri.

"I don't know what to do, Arief," she said honestly, torn between love and her own dreams.

Arief tersenyum, meski hatinya terasa berat.

Arief smiled, even though his heart felt heavy.

"Aku hanya ingin kamu tahu sebelum kamu pergi.

"I just wanted you to know before you leave.

Keputusan ada di tanganmu," katanya, menerima apapun yang akan terjadi.

The decision is in your hands," he said, accepting whatever would happen.

Satu langkah ke depan, Rika memeluk Arief erat.

A step forward, Rika hugged Arief tightly.

"Terima kasih sudah jujur.

"Thank you for being honest.

Ini berarti banyak bagiku," katanya dengan suara serak.

It means a lot to me," she said with a hoarse voice.

Rika menarik diri perlahan, hati dan pikirannya berpacu.

Rika slowly pulled away, her heart and mind racing.

Ia memandang ke gerbang, masa depan menggoda di depannya.

She looked at the gate, the future beckoning in front of her.

Namun, ia juga memandang Arief, masa lalu dan kehadiran yang mengisi hatinya.

But she also looked at Arief, the past and presence that filled her heart.

Dengan napas panjang, Rika memutuskan.

With a long breath, Rika decided.

Ia berjalan menuju gerbang, mengerjakan formalitas keberangkatan.

She walked toward the gate, completing the departure formalities.

Arief berdiri diam, melihat Rika yang perlahan menjauh, sembari merelakan bila keputusan itu bukan dirinya yang memenangkan.

Arief stood still, watching Rika slowly move away, while accepting that the decision might not be in his favor.

Saat Rika melangkah memasuki koridor menuju pesawat, hatinya dipenuhi berbagai perasaan.

As Rika stepped into the hallway leading to the plane, her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Ia tahu, perjalanan baru akan segera dimulai.

She knew a new journey would soon begin.

Namun, kini ia sadar bahwa walau jarak memisahkan, perasaan dan dukungan Arief akan selalu menemani.

However, she now realized that even though distance separated them, Arief's feelings and support would always accompany her.

Perjalanan ini bukan hanya tentang pergi, tetapi juga memahami apa arti kedekatan dan kasih sayang yang ada di sana.

This journey was not just about leaving, but also about understanding what closeness and affection meant there.

Rika tersenyum kecil, berharap waktu akan membawanya kepada jawaban lebih dalam lagi.

Rika smiled slightly, hoping time would bring her to deeper answers.

Sementara Arief, meski sedikit terluka, tahu bahwa kejujuran adalah langkah yang tepat.

Meanwhile, Arief, though slightly hurt, knew that honesty was the right step.

Kedua sahabat ini kini memiliki pemahaman baru tentang cinta dan pentingnya keberanian untuk berkata jujur.

These two friends now had a new understanding of love and the importance of the courage to speak the truth.