Langit Jakarta gelap sejak pagi, tanda bahwa hujan akan segera datang.

The sky over Jakarta was dark since morning, a sign that rain would soon come.

Budi melangkah masuk ke Cafe Batavia, tempat yang penuh kenangan bagi banyak orang.

Budi stepped into Cafe Batavia, a place full of memories for many people.

Dinding-dindingnya dihiasi foto-foto lama, dan alunan musik jazz mengisi udara.

Its walls were adorned with old photographs, and the air was filled with the sound of jazz music.

Budi merasakan nostalgia menggelitiknya, mengingat masa kuliah yang tanpa beban.

Budi felt nostalgia tickling him, recalling the carefree college days.

Sambil menyesap kopi hitam, Budi mengamati pameran budaya yang sedang berlangsung.

While sipping black coffee, Budi observed the cultural exhibition taking place.

Orang-orang berkerumun di sekitar lukisan dan kerajinan tangan tradisional.

People crowded around paintings and traditional handicrafts.

Di tengah keramaian itu, Budi melihat seorang wanita tersenyum lebar, bercerita dengan semangat kepada beberapa pengunjung.

In the midst of the crowd, Budi saw a woman with a wide smile, enthusiastically talking to some visitors.

Itu Sari, teman kuliahnya yang dulunya sangat ceria.

It was Sari, his college friend who used to be very cheerful.

"Sari?

"Sari?"

" panggil Budi, setengah ragu.

called Budi, half-doubting.

"Budi!

"Budi!

Sudah lama sekali!

It has been such a long time!"

" jawab Sari, memeluknya hangat.

Sari replied, hugging him warmly.

Setelah pertemuan itu, Budi dan Sari duduk di salah satu sudut Cafe Batavia yang vintage.

After the encounter, Budi and Sari sat in one of the vintage corners of Cafe Batavia.

Sari masih sama seperti dulu, penuh energi dan cerita-cerita menarik.

Sari was still the same as before, full of energy and interesting stories.

Kini ia seorang travel blogger yang sering menjelajahi sudut-sudut Indonesia.

Now she is a travel blogger who often explores the corners of Indonesia.

Ia berkisah tentang perjalanannya dari pulau ke pulau, bertemu dengan masyarakat lokal, dan belajar banyak tentang budaya mereka.

She shared about her journeys from island to island, meeting local communities, and learning a lot about their culture.

Budi mendengarkan dengan kagum.

Budi listened in awe.

"Kamu berani sekali, Sari.

"You're so brave, Sari.

Aku ingin sekali melakukan apa yang kamu lakukan.

I would love to do what you're doing."

""Kenapa tidak?

"Why not?"

" Sari menantang.

Sari challenged.

"Mengapa bertahan di pekerjaan yang tidak membuatmu bahagia?

"Why stay in a job that doesn't make you happy?"

"Budi menghela napas.

Budi sighed.

"Pekerjaan ini memberiku keamanan.

"This job gives me security.

Tapi, sepertinya aku tidak punya waktu untuk hal lain.

But, it seems I don't have time for anything else."

"Sementara percakapan semakin dalam, hujan deras mengguyur di luar.

As the conversation grew deeper, heavy rain poured outside.

Mereka memandang ke jalan melalui jendela besar kafe, menikmati hujan yang menari.

They looked out at the street through the large café window, enjoying the dancing rain.

"Hujan selalu membuatku merenung," Budi mengaku.

"Rain always makes me reflect," Budi admitted.

"Memikirkan apa yang sebenarnya aku inginkan dalam hidup.

"Thinking about what I really want in life."

""Aku bisa membantumu menemukan jawaban itu," Sari menawarkan.

"I can help you find that answer," Sari offered.

"Ikutlah denganku.

"Come with me.

Mungkin perjalanan bisa memberimu perspektif baru.

Maybe traveling can give you a new perspective."

"Pertanyaan itu terus menggema di kepala Budi.

That question kept echoing in Budi's mind.

Hingga akhirnya, ia mengambil keputusan berani.

Until finally, he made a bold decision.

"Baiklah, aku akan ikut denganmu.

"Alright, I'll come with you.

Aku butuh perubahan.

I need a change."

"Hari itu, Budi menghubungi kantor, meminta cuti beberapa hari.

That day, Budi contacted his office, requesting a few days off.

Dengan semangat yang baru, ia berpamitan pada Sari, berjanji akan siap untuk berangkat minggu depan.

With newfound enthusiasm, he said goodbye to Sari, promising to be ready to leave the following week.

Di bawah langit berawan, Cafe Batavia menjadi saksi awal sebuah petualangan baru.

Under the overcast sky, Cafe Batavia witnessed the beginning of a new adventure.

Budi, dengan semangat yang terbakar lagi, siap meninggalkan zona nyamannya—menuju jalan yang lebih membahagiakan, ditemani teman lamanya yang penuh inspirasi.

Budi, with his spirit reignited, was ready to leave his comfort zone—heading toward a happier path, accompanied by his inspiring old friend.