Music is my life. That sentence is one of Raditya Ardiansyah's millions of definitions of music. The guy with the Leo zodiac sign is indeed obsessed with becoming a famous musician, thankfully he can go international.
Together with other members of his band, TNG (The Next Generation), he has high hopes. About struggle, about the journey of life and also about love.
However, another Radit is also Mitha Arika. The girl who has been Radit's girlfriend for almost two years, turns out to have another definition of music. For him, music is just a nuisance, music is a parasite, music is a disaster, and various other bad meanings. I don't know, is it appropriate if he feels jealous of music and TNG? Ridiculous, indeed. But that's the reality.
That night, Radit took Mitha for a walk. Yes, just to wash the eyes. After all, they rarely go out together. One of the main factors is Radit's busy life in his band. Even though Mitha actually wanted to refuse Radit's invitation, but since her cousin, Fika (who is also Mitha's classmate, at the Faculty of Law) continued to force her, Mitha finally agreed to Radit's invitation.
'Mitha… what are you doing? Sick?' asked Radit gently, as they had dinner at the Mall.
Mitha immediately shook her head and tried to smile as sweetly as possible, 'I'm fine.' he answered lightly while playing with his Lemon Tea straw.
Radit's eyebrow rose, as if he couldn't believe it, 'But why have you been silent all this time?'
Mitha sighed, 'Really. I'm fine. Trust me!' said Mitha reassuringly.
'Yes alright. I give up. I hope you are okay..' Radit paused his sentence, and adjusted his sitting position.
'Hmm, Mitha.. First I want to apologize..'
Mitha began to seriously pay attention to Radit. Why did he suddenly feel bad? Whenever Radit is about to make a decision (which is persuasive), he always apologizes first.
What is this? Could it be… Ah, no. You can't have negative thinking, Mitha.
'Looks like, next week I can't accompany you to your high school reunion. Because, at the same time, TNG was also invited to perform at the reunion of Andre's cousin (TNG drummer).' said Radit very carefully. Gosh, my hunch right? Mitha thought.
At that moment, Mitha's heart seemed to stop beating. Because, this is not the first... second... or third time Radit cancels his promise. And everything was canceled because of music and band problems.
For a few seconds, Mitha was silent. Raditya, who was waiting for Mitha's reaction, had to awaken the girl first.
'So how?' asked Radit very carefully.
'What's going on?' Mitha asked back. His facial expression is still the same. Flat and cold.
'Yeah, what do you think, hmm, I mean about…'
'Cancellation of that promise?' cut Mitha.
'Yeah, you won't be mad right?'
Mitha narrowed her eyes, then smiled. However, his smile this time was not in the true sense. Yes, that smile was so cold, but it was able to make Radit's body feel otherwise.
'You ask about my opinion? Is it important? Absolutely not, right? So why ask?' asked Mitha repeatedly calmly, but her gaze was very sharp.
Radit couldn't believe the way Mitha spoke to him. Usually Mitha responds to her decision in two ways, if she doesn't get angry, the girl will nag out loud. But, it actually relieved him, rather than the way Mitha was now, who was being so cold to him.
'Why are you silent?' Mitha asked with the volume lowered but the intonation seemed challenging. Indeed, the brown-eyed girl was challenging Radit. He wanted to know where Radit's weakness was.
Right now, things had turned 180 degrees. Mitha managed to shock Radit. The boy was silent, looking at Mitha with a look that was still in disbelief.
'Ehem.. I think, you don't need to bother taking me out, if it's just to bribe me so I don't nag or get angry at you. Take it easy, Radit. This time I won't do that.' said Mitha emphatically. Mitha stood up from her seat, she was ready to go. However, Radit immediately grabbed his arm.
'Mitha, wait… Why are you acting like this? If you're angry, please be mad at me, or if you want to nag, I don't mind. But, please don't be this cold..' Radit pleaded.
Mitha guided Radit's hand not to hold his arm, 'Why? You should be happy. Radit.. I'm tired of being angry, crying and acting like a child. So, from this moment on, it's all up to you. You are free to do whatever you want..'
'But, Mit…'
'Shhh… Already. You don't have to say anything more… Excuse me, I have to go.' said Mitha as he left Radit.
Radit was unable to endure Mitha's departure. He could only watch the girl walk away from him, until finally out of sight. For some reason, his hunch suddenly turned bad? Mitha's attitude really made Radit uneasy.
Since the incident that night, Radit has had a hard time contacting Mitha. There are always obstacles to meet the girl. This made the boy who is currently studying at the Faculty of Mining and Crude Oil even more uneasy.
What if Mitha left him? What if the girl asks him to break up? What if…
Ah, no… Never. Everything will be fine…
One week later…
That night, Mitha looked so elegant. The knee-length pink dress made her look like a princess. Her jet black hair was left loose beautifully. Like a model, she walked gracefully into the building where the reunion was being held. Don't forget a sweet smile always decorates his lips.
Beside Mitha, stood Fika who was no less beautiful than her. The girl has almost the same height as Mitha. She wore an orange knee-length dress. An orange ribbon decorated her blonde hair beautifully.
'Hi… Mitha?' said a guy who is an old friend of Mitha. His face is a bit westernized, because he is of Indonesian-Spanish descent.
Cash only Mitha and Fika turned to the owner of the voice, 'Edward?' Mitha asked after trying to remember for a while.
'Yeah.. I thought you had forgotten me.'
'Ah no. I can't forget the young man who was punished by the teacher for entering the wrong toilet…'
'Wow, don't remind me of that embarrassing thing. I've long forgotten about it. By the way how are you?'
'Yes, as you can see now. Very good. Oh yes, introduce this Fika. She's my best cousin and.. beautiful.'
Edward turned to Fika, he smiled then shook Fika's hand, 'Edward. Pleased to meet you.'
Fika smiled and returned Edward's handshake, 'Fika. Yes, so am I.'
'Hm, by the way, how about we go around this building, shall we meet old friends?' asked Edward who was greeted with a nod from Mitha and Fika.
They also walked around the building, occasionally they stopped to chat with old friends Edward and Mitha.
Suddenly, there was a familiar voice in Mitha's ears. The voice came from the direction of the stage, 'Good night everyone.. On this beautiful night, please allow us to bring a song to accompany your night. Hope you enjoy.'
The owner of the voice looked straight and sharp at Mitha. Their gazes met, and managed to make Mitha surprised.
Oh, my God.. Am I really seeing this? Yeah, that's TNG… And that guy…
Radit's eyes widened when he saw a girl in a pink dress stepping into the building. The girl was accompanied by another girl in an orange dress. The two beauties look elegant. However, it was not because of the beauty of the two virgins that Radit was surprised. The thing is, the girls are Mitha and Fika.
So, they came to the reunion held by Andre's cousin?
When he was about to approach the two girls, Radit's steps suddenly stopped. A boy with a slightly western face had approached Mitha and Fika first. Radit could only watch them from a distance. For some reason, there was a feeling of jealousy that entered Radit's heart. Suddenly, he felt very afraid of losing Mitha.
'Oi, Dit. How come, why are you standing still here? Let's hurry, is it time for us to perform? The others are waiting on the stage.' invite Andre.
'Eng.. okay.'
Radit also followed Andre to go up on stage. After being on stage, Radit immediately grabbed the microphone and started to sound… His gaze was still on Mitha who was standing near the big window of the building.
'Good night everyone.. On this beautiful night, please allow us to bring a song to accompany your night. Hope you enjoy.'
Mitha. The girl turned to him. It was clear that Mitha was very surprised to see Radit's presence as a guest star at the reunion. Slowly the sound of the intro music began to play. With a look of meaning, he started to sing.
I'm only gone for a moment
Not to stay away from you,
Trying to find out how good it is.. for both..
While continuing to sing, Radit walked down from the stage. He walked slowly but surely towards Mitha who was still transfixed.
After I decided to return, I went home looking for you lover,
But you're not yourself anymore,
You have changed so much...
Have you found anything new...
Now Radit is in front of Mitha. His eyes couldn't stop staring at the girl. Radit's right hand was still holding the mic, but his left hand began to grip Mitha's fingers tightly. The whole building was amazed at the sight. But Mitha, she was in shock and was unable to speak.
Please don't say you like it,
Don't tell me you like...
Don't think about your ego,
I am still here…
She doesn't know how hard it is for me,
All this time love you,
I... Still with you...
Radit led his girlfriend to go on stage with him. Like a hypnotized person, Mitha obeyed. Actually he was very embarrassed, because he was the center of attention. However, Radit reassured him through eye signals, that everything would be fine.
Try to remember,
Good times with me,
And honestly is it all too late now...
Or have you found something new...
Please don't say you like it,
Don't tell me you like...
Don't think about your ego,
I am still here…
She doesn't know how hard it is for me,
All this time love you,
I... Still with you...
After the song is finished. Radit immediately smiled warmly at Mitha. He ignored the hundreds of pairs of eyes that were looking at them.
'Mitha, I know, I've been wrong all this time. I've been unfair to you. And.. I pay less attention to you. Unfortunately, I only realized that now. But, I hope, I'm not too late…' Radit sighed then gripped Mitha's hands tightly.
The atmosphere in the building suddenly became silent. Everyone in the event wanted to be a witness for Mitha and Radit.
'Mitha, I beg you, forgive me…' Radit said sincerely. Mitha smiled at Radit, she felt touched and touched. However, his body seemed difficult to move. He seemed to have lost his voice, and could only silently stare at Radit.
'Mitha… Do you want to give me one more chance?' Mitha unconsciously shed tears and smiled warmly, 'Radit, I will be the stupidest person in the world, if I don't give you one more chance...'
'So…'
'Yes, I forgive you. And I hope, you will consider me and music as one unit in your life…'
'Definitely Mita. Certainly.' Raditz smiled in relief.
The entire building, which had been silent before, had now become very noisy. They cheer and applaud for Mitha and Radit.
I believe, music is love… And this is a beautiful tune about love… Mitha muttered in Radit's arms.
Short Story: Riska Suci Rahmawati
Facebook: Riska Suci Rahmawati
I'm Riska, a teenager who is currently in 2nd grade of high school. I really enjoy hearing other people's stories, so I put them in a fictional story that I made. Because I'm still an amateur, sorry if the story is a bit dry and less memorable.
