On a sunny morning to start activities with enthusiasm, Tono rides his bicycle while delivering newspapers to his loyal customers, meanwhile, Siska who is walking to the market is almost hit by Tono's bicycle.
"Hey, if you ride a bicycle, look at it," snapped Siska while glaring at Tono
"Sorry Siska, I didn't mean to," answered Tono, "Besides, you also can't see left and right when crossing," he added.
"Huh, I don't care, go out there," replied Siska with an annoyed tone.
Tono and Siska have been friends since childhood, they grew up in the same village. As an adult, Tono worked as a paperboy, while Siska worked as a maid in the 'Bumi Asri' housing estate. Tono every day delivers newspapers at the housing estate, so the two of them often see each other.
While at Pasar Senen (traditional market) after Siska finished shopping for vegetables, Tono came to Siska to take her to Siska's employer's house.
"Sis, let me take you home," said Tono, offering a ride
"Huh, why are you following me all the way here," Siska asked Tono
"No," replied Tono, "Earlier, I just delivered the newspaper near here," said Tono again.
"You're really good at making excuses," said Siska
"Why do you keep getting angry, come on up, or I'll leave you here," Tono said
Siska sat on the back of Tono's bicycle. Actually, Tono had come to Pasar Senen on purpose to meet Siska, but Tono was embarrassed to admit it. The two of them headed for the 'Bumi Asri' housing estate while telling stories and joking, occasionally stopping by to buy snacks on the roadside. Until finally they arrived at Siska's employer's house.
That afternoon, when Siska was sweeping her employer's yard, the phone rang from inside the house
Ring! Ring! Ring!
Siska immediately went inside to pick up the ringing phone.
"Hello, good afternoon," Siska asked while holding the red telephone receiver
"Hi Siska, what are you doing?" someone asked from the phone, it turned out to be Tono
"Hey, I'm sweeping, what are you calling here for?" Siska replied
"Tonight, do you have a schedule? Let's watch 'Layar Tancap' (Outdoor Cinema)," said Tono
"Okay, where is the Layar Tancap held,?" ask Siska
"In the next village, I'll pick you up later," replied Tono
"Alright,"
That night, Tono also pedaled his bicycle to the 'Bumi Asri' housing estate with neat clothes and the smell of perfume that he bought at Pasar Senen. Because tonight is a special night for Tono.
After meeting Siska, they went to the other side of the village to watch a drama film on Layar Tancap. Visitors there are already busy wanting to watch the drama film, even many street vendors are selling there. Tono also bought some snacks and cold drinks for them to enjoy while watching movies.
Every Saturday night, the two of them spend time together, sometimes watching Layar Tancap, sometimes watching Wayang Kulit, and sometimes playing in the evening entertainment. Until that moment arrived, Siska met her best friend, Tono in front of the gate of the 'Bumi Asri' housing to deliver the news.
"Tono, my mother from the village called me," said Siska with a happy smile, "Finally, Budi, the son of the village head, wants to propose to me," added Siska excitedly.
At that moment Tono was silent for a moment, his heart felt like it was shattered into pieces as if it had just been struck by a thunderbolt. Even though Tono has feelings for Siska, he never expresses what he feels to Siska
"Wow, that's good, congratulations, soon to be the daughter-in-law of the village head," said Tono with a sweet smile even though his heart was hurt like it was sliced by a sword.
"Tomorrow, you have to take a day off from work, accompany me to the village," said Siska
"Okay, I will give full support to my best friend," said Tono, "Hurry up, go shopping first, I also want to deliver newspapers for customers," added Tono again.
Tono's love is one-sided, he loves Siska with all his heart, but Siska only considers Tono as her best friend. Even though Tono was very hurt, he still smiled and was willing to endure pain for Siska's happiness.
In the end, Siska married Budi, the son of the village head in her hometown, and Tono became a special guest on her wedding day.
The End
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