Di tengah alunan hujan yang tak henti, sebuah kedai kopi di Jakarta menjadi tempat persembunyian hangat dari dinginnya monsoon.

In the midst of the relentless rhythm of the rain, a coffee shop in Jakarta became a warm refuge from the chill of the monsoon.

Di dalam, aroma kopi yang khas memenuhi udara, menembus suara gelak tawa dan percakapan orang-orang yang sibuk.

Inside, the distinctive aroma of coffee filled the air, cutting through the sounds of laughter and conversations of busy people.

Ayu duduk di sudut dekat jendela besar, memperhatikan titik-titik air yang mengalir perlahan.

Ayu sat in the corner near the large window, watching the water droplets flow slowly.

Sudah beberapa bulan Ayu pindah ke Jakarta, mengejar mimpinya sambil menghadapi tantangan besar—diagnosis kesehatan yang mengubah hidupnya.

It had been a few months since Ayu moved to Jakarta, chasing her dreams while facing a major challenge—a health diagnosis that changed her life.

Di seberangnya, Eka, kekasihnya yang datang jauh-jauh dari Bali, tersenyum hangat.

Across from her, Eka, her lover who came all the way from Bali, smiled warmly.

Hatinya berdebar keras. Ia harus memberitahu Eka, namun ketidakpastian membelenggu lidahnya.

Her heart pounded hard. She needed to tell Eka, but uncertainty tied her tongue.

"Apa kabar Jakarta?" tanya Eka, matanya menyala-nyala.

"How's Jakarta?" asked Eka, his eyes alight.

"Jakarta baik. Tapi kadang padat dan melelahkan," jawab Ayu, mencoba terdengar ceria meski pikirannya melayang.

"Jakarta is fine. But sometimes it's crowded and exhausting," replied Ayu, trying to sound cheerful even though her mind was adrift.

Obrolan ringan terus terjalin, namun ada sesuatu yang menggantung di udara di antara mereka.

Light conversation continued, but something lingered in the air between them.

Ketika jeda panjang muncul, Ayu tahu ada waktunya.

When a long pause arose, Ayu knew it was time.

Dengan napas dalam, dia berkata, "Eka, ada yang ingin aku ceritakan."

With a deep breath, she said, "Eka, there's something I want to tell you."

Suara Ayu bergetar, seiring kilat menyambar dan guntur menggema di luar, seolah langit turut menyuarakan perasaannya.

Ayu's voice trembled, as lightning struck and thunder echoed outside, as if the sky was voicing her feelings.

Eka terdiam, matanya mencari-cari wajah Ayu.

Eka fell silent, his eyes searching Ayu's face.

"Apa itu, Ayu?"

"What is it, Ayu?"

Ayu menunduk, menggenggam cangkir kopinya erat.

Ayu lowered her gaze, gripping her coffee cup tightly.

"Aku—aku dapat diagnosis kesehatan yang sulit... Aku tidak ingin membebanimu," ucapnya pelan, air matanya mulai mengalir.

"I—I received a difficult health diagnosis... I don't want to burden you," she said softly, her tears beginning to flow.

Suasana di kedai mendadak sepi di telinganya, hanya suara hujan yang menenangkan.

Inside the café, it suddenly became quiet in her ears, only the sound of rain providing solace.

Eka tak berkata sepatah kata pun, hanya meraih tangan Ayu yang dingin.

Eka didn’t say a word, only reaching for Ayu's cold hand.

"Eka, aku takut. Bagaimana jika kita tidak bisa menghadapinya? Jarak ini..."

"Eka, I'm scared. What if we can't handle this? The distance..."

Eka mengeratkan genggamannya.

Eka tightened his grip.

"Ayu, kita bisa hadapi ini bersama. Aku di sini untukmu. Jarak bukan halangan untuk cinta kita."

"Ayu, we can face this together. I'm here for you. Distance is not a barrier for our love."

Ayu memandangnya, matanya berbinar meski air masih membasahi pipinya.

Ayu looked at him, her eyes shining even though tears still wet her cheeks.

Mereka berbicara panjang lebar tentang rencana masa depan, saling berbagi dan memahami.

They talked at length about their future plans, sharing and understanding each other.

Ketegangan dan ketakutan Ayu mulai luruh, tergantikan rasa tenang yang hangat.

Ayu's tension and fear began to dissolve, replaced by a warm sense of calm.

Di akhir pertemuan mereka, hujan mulai mereda, menggantikan awan gelap dengan langit yang lebih cerah.

By the end of their meeting, the rain started to ease, replacing the dark clouds with a brighter sky.

Meski tantangan di depan masih ada, Ayu belajar membuka diri dan menemukan kekuatan dalam hubungan mereka.

Though challenges ahead still lay, Ayu learned to open up and found strength in their relationship.

Di bawah naungan jendela besar kedai kopi itu, Ayu dan Eka berjanji akan terus berjalan bersama, menghadapi setiap rintangan dengan cinta yang semakin kuat.

Under the shelter of the large window of the café, Ayu and Eka promised to continue walking together, facing every obstacle with ever-stronger love.

Di hadapan mereka, hujan mungkin masih akan datang, namun kini Ayu tahu, dia tidak sendirian.

Before them, the rain might still come, but now Ayu knew, she was not alone.