Bright moonlight completes the beautiful night, making the day look perfect. This full day is a day that will be a valuable event for Early. How not, Dini is a very special girl. Because it is too special, he is considered different by his school-mates. Hair with bangs and always being braided in two, glasses that were never far from her eyes, plus Dini was a closed child, made her known as a strange girl in her school.
During high school in Nusa, Dini never had friends. He is always alone. Likewise when working in groups, Dini is the girl who is most used by a group of friends. Early was smart, but his intelligence couldn't make it the same as Elma.
Elma is the most popular girl in Nusa High School, besides being smart she is also beautiful, her strengths are from Dini, Elma is brave. But his arrogance was unfortunate for most students. Besides Elma has always been the spotlight of the students, Dini was only underestimated. Whether or not he exists is not very influential for Nusa High School. Because all of this is what makes Fero, new students of class XII IPS call it a special girl ...
As usual, Dini gets up early and gets ready to go to school. He is always excited when it's about school. No matter what he has received at school from his friends, Dini still has the determination to learn. According to him, if at school he could not get any friends, at least he could get a lot of knowledge.
His enthusiasm for learning was very high when he was accepted in class XI Science. No need to be surprised, only students who have intelligence above average can be accepted in class XI IPA Nusa High School. Yup, Early one class with Elma. Various methods have been done by Elma to bring down Early. Not infrequently Elma also humiliate Dini in public. But Dini never cared and never felt revenge.
Upon arrival at school, Dini rushed to class. He looks very hasty. So he did not see anyone in front of him. "Bruk!"
"Ouch ...," softly Early. The person he hit immediately stood up and immediately helped Early.
"Are you okay ?," he asked, reaching out. Early welcomed his helping hand. As he looked towards that person, Dini was silent. He was very fascinated by the figure in front of him. During school at Nusa High School, Dini had never felt this way.
"Hey," said the man, moving his hands in front of Dini's face.
"Uh, yeah ... sorry I was ... hmm, I didn't mean it," he said in surprise until he stammered. Because of shame, Dini immediately just left.
"Wait! Why go, you haven't mentioned your name yet! I'm Fero, "Fero shouted as he watched him leave. But Dini ignored it. Fero decided to return to his class. But when he wanted to move, Fero saw something. Spectacles.
"Surely this belongs to the girl," he muttered. Fero put the glasses in his bag. He continued to reach the class.
"I think this morning here, oh how do I learn without glasses," murmured Dini looking for glasses that were missing this morning. From the first entry until the lesson was over, he was not wearing his glasses. This greatly impeded him from studying. Early had been here and there looking for glasses but he also did not find.
"I knew you would definitely look for this," said someone from behind Dini. He is none other than Fero. He came with Dini's sunglasses.
"Where did you get my glasses?"
"I can get anything I want, including your name, Early," answered Fero, who said his name earlier. Suddenly uncomfortable. He uses reverse glasses. The bottom position for the top and top for the bottom.
"Geez, you've grown up Din, just wearing glasses is still wrong," said Fero, who now confirmed the Early glasses. Early only silent like a shadow of death.
"Hmm, today school comes home early, let's go to the canteen first, after that I'll send you home," said Fero again, which was the umpteenth time to make Dini surprised.
"Ah, no need, thanks ... I have to go home," said Dini in an irregular tone. His breath was panting like someone after a 10 km marathon. "Besides, we just met," he continued, who had now begun to calm down. Don't be surprised, since he went to high school in Nusa, just today he is talking to someone other than his teacher.
"So what if I just met you ?, I won't hurt you either, I'm a good person, huh ?," he offered again. But Early remained in principle. He does not want to be invited by someone who is new, especially he is a man.
"Okay, but how come I take you home? Looks like our path is in the same direction, "said Fero again with a little pleading face. Feeling that he would be fine, Dini nodded in agreement.
Along the way Fero told me very much, starting from the first time he entered Nusa High School, to telling about Elma. Fero said he really disliked Elma's casual attitude.
"From your response just like that, just by the way do you know my name yet ?," Fero asked, realizing that Dini was very quiet.
"Fero ?," Dini said doubtfully.
"Hmm, at least you know my name is enough," Fero said in a teasing tone. "You really don't want anyone to tell ?," he continued feeling furious. Early only showed his white teeth.
"I'm confused about what to say, because this is the first time I talked with a school friend, so I'm already used to silence," said Dini who started talking.
"Hmm, right ... remember, Din, we were given the opportunity to live only once, our teenage years will never be repeated, are you sure you want to finish your teen years by just learning without having a friend? Okay, maybe you don't think friends are meaningful, but Din, sharing is important. Everyone wants him to be quiet, shy, or even a bad boy must have a sense of fatigue in his head, and sometimes the story can not be shared with our fathers or mothers. And friends are the only ones we can make a place to share, "explained Fero. Early who heard Fero's words, his eyes filled with tears. How not, Fero's words really touched Dini's heart, besides all the facts, Dini also never prioritized the meaning of friendship.
"I have no intention of making you shed tears, it's just that I don't want you to regret Din, I've experienced it. Believe me, if one person hates you, there must also be one person who loves you, who wants to accept you, who will become your best friend, "continued Fero again.
"If it's still not there ?," said Dini who began to ask.
"There I am Din, after all you are special, so it is impossible if there is no one who does not want to be friends with you," said Fero at the same time praising Early.
They also separated at the fork in the road, Early turn right, while Fero continues to walk straight.
"Your home is still far away ?," Dini asked, now Dini no longer felt gerogi.
"No, it turns out our house is not too far away ... my house is on the front block," Fero answered.
"Okay, be careful, see you tomorrow."
"See you here again tomorrow," Fero said. Dini only gave a smile as the answer.
Bright moonlight completes the beautiful night, making the day look perfect. This full day is a day that will be a valuable event for Early. Today he has a new friend, the only person who considers Dini a special girl, Fero. He was not as bad as Early imagined. Fero is very good. Because Fero, Dini now looks more confident. Because Fero too, Dini can feel a friend's love.
The next morning, Dini and Fero met again at the place yesterday they parted. Today Dini is more talkative. He really made Fero his sharing friend, and Fero tried to be a good listener.
When they arrived at school,
"What are you doing there, Fer?" Asked Dini, seeing the students gathered at the place where the bulletin board was placed.
"Find out, all this time you don't care, right? Now is the time, "answered Fero. Dini clearly looked doubtful, but Fero nodded convincingly Dini.
"LIST OF INTELLIGENT PARTICIPANTS INTO SCHOOL OF SCIENCE IN SCHOOL"
"There is your name Din, wow this is good," said Fero enthusiastically.
"I'm not participating, there is already Elma ... and I don't think it's possible for me to be in the same group as him," Dini said pessimistically while confirming her glasses. Fero revived him again. Early agreed.
The long-awaited day came, for the first time, Dini joined an event that was completely absent, it would be very influential for Nusa High School. His appearance today is very different. Hair that is usually braided in two, today is loose. Make Early beauty the center of attention.
The event is about to start, but Dini hasn't seen Fero's presence yet, he doesn't care about the many compliments coming today. All he wanted was one, Fero's presence.
"Good kids show will start soon ..."
"Din, who are you waiting for ?," Elma asked suddenly making Dini surprised. Yup, they are friends today and may forever be friends.
"I'm waiting for someone."
"Come on, let's come later," Elma said. Early according.
The event began. Competition is fierce. Until the participants experienced a series score. One question remains, and everyone will know who the winner is. Even so, Fero also never came, making Early unable to focus.
"Din, focus ... this is the deciding round," Elma pleaded. Risa, the friend who is on Dini's left is also begging for the same thing. Early smile agreed.
The match was over. Don't ask who the winner is, because it's definitely Dini and her friends. But Dini is unhappy, she leaves the match venue, letting Elma and Risa take just the two of them. He ran towards the XII IPS class, hoping he would meet Fero and scold him for not attending the first time. But he did not find it.
"Who are you looking for Din? Who were you waiting for? "Elma asked, who was suddenly right next to her.
"Fero, I'm looking for Fero," Dini answered with eyes that were looking around for Fero.
"Fero? In our high school there was no such thing as Fero Din, "Elma said in surprise.
"There is El, he is a class XII IPS, this past week he is accompanying me, he is also the one who encouraged me to take part in being smart," Dini explained.
They went to the teacher's office and asked for a list of all students who were attending Nusa High School. Sure enough, from all the data available, there was no name Fero.
"No way sir, yesterday I was still with him. He is in this school, he is in class XII IPS, Sir, I ... I'm not lying, sir, "said Dini, wanting to convince.
"Yes, son, you believe, but Fero does not exist," said the Principal.
"Early," someone called. Everything is immediately focused on the sound. His breath is very breathless.
"What's wrong Ris ?," Elma asked.
"I ... i ... this," he stammered as he showed a piece of paper containing a letter.
"Fero?", Said Dini when she learned the letter from Fero. "Where did this letter come from?" He continued to ask Risa.
"I found it in our gift box," Risa answered.
"Sorry sir," said a teacher who had responsibility for the Nusa High School files. "Here there is data belonging to Fero, he is indeed a class XII IPS student," said the teacher. Early smiling with relief. "But he died two months ago because of the liver he suffered," continued the teacher. Early heart seems to be beating, between fear and unbelief cannot be distinguished. Elma and Risa gaped in disbelief. Because, Dini with Fero lately.
Out of curiosity, Dini also opened the letter.
"Dear Dini Alisya ...
I apologize in advance for not coming to your first match, I really want to come and watch you .. but it seems impossible, for that I deliberately put this letter in the gift box, because I believe you will win it.
True, I am already gone ... but somehow I feel I must be present and show myself in front of you, I just want you to have friends to be able to share ... like what I've said before.
Now I have to go, because I think now you have a friend, not even just one ...
Don't remember me, because I'm just a ghost who escaped from my world ... don't ever expect me to come back either, because that won't happen ...
Stay humble, but don't humble yourself ... spread your sweet smile every morning because you are a special girl I have been looking for,
Greetings from your first friend, Fero Satyawan. "
The sun is shining right above your head, the Nusa High School graduation ceremony is over. Early, Elma and Risa are now close friends. They spent a lot of time together while in class XII. Occasionally Dini still remembers Fero, she always misses the words "special" from her words. Because after all, Fero has taught Early the meaning of friendship. Whenever and wherever Early is, there will always be a Fero name in his heart.
"He is the person who taught me the meaning of friendship, not only that, he also has grown love in my heart. Yes, I had fallen in love with him. But at the same time he decided to leave, and he never even came back. " - Early Alisya