Kesibukan memenuhi Bandara Internasional Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman di akhir tahun.

The bustling activity filled Bandara Internasional Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman at the end of the year.

Wajah-wajah riang dan antusias berbaur dengan beragam bunga dan lampu hias yang mempercantik suasana menyambut Natal.

Joyful and eager faces mingled with various flowers and ornamental lights enhancing the Christmas atmosphere.

Di antara keramaian itu, seorang remaja perempuan bernama Rina berdiri dengan perasaan gugup sekaligus penuh harapan.

Among the crowd, a teenage girl named "Rina" stood feeling nervous yet full of hope.

Dia akan berangkat ke Australia untuk mengikuti program pertukaran pelajar sekolah.

She would soon depart for Australia to participate in a school exchange program.

Rina memandang ke arah kakaknya, Adi, yang menemaninya di bandara.

Rina glanced towards her brother, Adi, who accompanied her at the airport.

Adi selalu menjadi pendukung setia dalam setiap langkahnya.

Adi had always been her loyal supporter in every step she took.

Sebagai kakak yang bangga, Adi menatap Rina dengan senyum, meskipun ada semburat kekhawatiran tentang bagaimana adiknya akan beradaptasi di negeri orang, terutama saat Natal yang biasanya mereka rayakan bersama keluarga.

As a proud older brother, Adi looked at Rina with a smile, though there was a touch of worry about how his sibling would adapt in a foreign country, especially during Christmas which they usually celebrated together with family.

Di tangan Rina ada sebuah tas kecil yang dipenuhi semua kenangannya dari rumah.

In Rina's hand, there was a small bag filled with all her memories from home.

Hatinya bercampur antara semangat menjelajah pengalaman baru dan rasa takut akan rindu yang melanda saat jauh dari rumah.

Her heart was a mix of excitement for new experiences and the fear of homesickness that would arise when far from home.

Rina menghela nafas panjang dan berusaha mengalihkan pikirannya ke tujuan awal mengikuti program ini: mendapatkan kemandirian dan pengalaman baru.

Rina took a deep breath and tried to shift her thoughts to the initial goal of joining this program: gaining independence and new experiences.

Pembicaraan mereka terputus saat pengumuman keberangkatan pesawat terdengar.

Their conversation was interrupted when the flight departure announcement was heard.

Rina menatap papan jadwal penerbangan dengan hati yang semakin bimbang.

Rina looked at the flight schedule board with increasing unease.

Ini adalah kesempatan besar, tapi meninggalkan rumah saat Natal... sungguh keputusan yang berat.

This was a big opportunity, but leaving home during Christmas... it was truly a tough decision.

Melihat keraguan di wajah adiknya, Adi mendekati Rina dengan lembut.

Seeing the doubt on his sister’s face, Adi gently approached Rina.

"Rina, ini kesempatan emas untukmu.

"Rina, this is a golden opportunity for you.

Kamu akan belajar banyak dan bertemu orang-orang baru.

You will learn a lot and meet new people.

Jangan takut, kami di sini mendukungmu.

Don’t be afraid, we are here supporting you.

Kamu bisa menghubungi kami kapan saja," kata Adi, memberikan dorongan yang dibutuhkan Rina.

You can contact us anytime," said Adi, providing the encouragement Rina needed.

Kata-kata itu mengena di hati Rina, membuatnya merasa lebih tenang.

Those words resonated in Rina's heart, making her feel calmer.

Dia memeluk kakaknya erat-erat, menyimpan rasa hangat itu di dalam hati sebagai pengingat bahwa selalu ada keluarga yang mendukungnya.

She hugged her brother tightly, storing that warmth in her heart as a reminder that there was always family supporting her.

Dengan semangat baru, Rina menarik napas dalam-dalam, mengangkat tasnya, dan melangkah penuh percaya diri menuju gerbang keberangkatan.

With newfound spirit, Rina took a deep breath, lifted her bag, and walked confidently towards the departure gate.

Setiap langkahnya terasa lebih ringan dengan keyakinan yang baru ditemukan.

Each step felt lighter with her newfound assurance.

Ketika pesawat akhirnya lepas landas, Rina menyandarkan kepala dan menatap jendela dengan senyum tipis.

As the plane finally took off, Rina leaned her head back and looked out the window with a slight smile.

Perjalanan baru dimulai.

A new journey had begun.

Dia merasa siap menghadapi tantangan di depan dan mengalami petualangan yang akan membuatnya lebih mandiri dan bijaksana.

She felt ready to face the challenges ahead and experience adventures that would make her more independent and wise.

Bagaimanapun juga, dukungan Adi selalu menemani perjalanannya.

After all, Adi's support always accompanied her journey.

Dan Rina yakin, momen indah bersama keluarga akan tetap bisa dirayakan meskipun dalam jarak yang jauh.

And Rina was sure, beautiful moments with family could still be celebrated even from afar.