"Love is holy and the right way will find it"
Romeo and Juliet were two people who loved each other till the end of their life. They were very famous of their loyalty. How about Romi Dislam [not Romeo] and Yuli Nifit [not Juliet] in their life?
It was unusual that Yuli came to the class so early in the morning and it was also very unusual that Yuli wanted to talk with Romi.
Although they were classmate, they seldom talked to each other. Because of their names, the class always made fun by calling them lovers. She didn't feel comfortable with this condition and neither did he.
What's up?" he asked her.
"I want to ask you about something, but I don't know how to say it," said Yuli.
"What do you want to ask?"
"Can't you feel it?" she looked shy.
Feel what? Don't beat about the bush!" He was curious.
"OK, I'll change my question. Do you have any girl friend?"
He was so surprised to know her question. He didn't think that she asked about it. It was not proper for a girl to ask a man about a darling. It was not their custom. It was proper if the man did it when he wanted the girl to be his girl friend, wasn't it?
"No, I don't have any girl friend now," he answered.
"That's a relief," she said to herself. "Romi, I think . . . will you . . . " Yuli didn't finish it. Her face was blushing. He guessed his was too.
"C'mon, just say whatever you want to say."
"I'm shy to say it."
"There's no need to be shy." His heart was beating so fast, waiting for her to say 'the magic words'. Although he knew what she meant, he still wanted to hear from her personally.
"Promise me you won't laugh."
He nodded. He said in his heart [Oh my God, she's going to say it].
"Since the first time I met you, I felt something special about you. You are different from anyone else. You are smart, very kind, and . . . . . . . . . I think . . . I . . . I . . . . . . , ah forget it," she didn't utter it. "I want you to read this next time." She gave him a letter in a rose-coloured envelope, and then she left him when the bell rang.
He couldn't concentrate during the lesson. He kept thinking about Yuli. "What had she written in her letter? Was it her confession on how she felt about me?"
These questions spoilt his mind during studying in the class.
Thank God! Finally the lesson was over. He opened the envelope, there was a sentence "I am sick of you". he smashed the letter, he was so angry and it was more when he heard his classmate laughing at him. No wonder they didn't go out from the class as they used to do. Apparently they were waiting for him to open the letter so they could have a good time laughing at him. Yuli had made fool of him, and she planned it with the whole kids in class. He left the class with anger and disappointment, until Yuli ran after him.
"Romi, I'm sorry," she said.
"Leave me alone! I don't wanna hear anything from you. You intended to do it with your friends. Son of bitch!" he turned around and fled home. A week later . . .
"Romi, there's a phone call for you," his sister yelled from the living room.
"From whom it it?"
"Yuli."
"Tell her I'm out."
It's been a week since the incident happened. Every day Yuli tried to talk with him and often called him up at home but he didn't give her a chance. His heart was still hurt. He was still disappointed. He never thought she could do that to him. He felt so foolish by thinking that she really liked him.
It was Sunday. He was painting when she came to his home.
"I didn't know that you could paint," said Yuli.
He glanced at her coldly and then continued his painting, ignoring her presence.
"Maybe you could paint me some time," said Yuli, trying to break the ice. "I want you to forgive me for what I have done to you. That's the reason why I come here. I never thought that you'd be that angry," Yuli went on trying to make him stop painting so he could notice her.
"OK, I'll forgive you, but I'll never forget all about it. And now would you please leave me alone? he said firmly, then he kept her hand away from his arm and went back to his painting.
"I can't understand. Why are you so angry with me?" said Yuli in high tone. "It was only a joke, you know that! There's no need to be that angry and make me feel guilty," said yuli. She couldn't control her emotion.
"Do you really want to know why I was so angry?" he asked her irritatedly, while looking deeply into her eyes which made her a little bit frightened.
"I'll tell you why . . . it's because I really do care about you, I want you to be with me. Can't you see that I love you . . . ?" Finally he managed to blow the magic words out. "It's been a long time since I wanted to tell the way I felt but I had to be sure that you felt the same way about me. So can you imagine how I felt when you made fool of me in front of the whole class!"
Yuli was still in silence as though all her thinking processes had slowed down.
Then, a few seconds later, feeling sure that there was no one around, and only she and he were there, she laughed. Her laughter was louder and louder as if she couldn't stop it.
"Why are you laughing at me?" Haven't you got enough for what you have done to me? And now you . . . "
No, no. That's not it. I'm not laughing at you," said Yuli between her laughter.
"Then what?" he asked her impatiently. He wanted to know her reason soon. He expected to get a clear signal that she was also interested in him.
"Do you know why the class chose me to be that bait and I accepted?" asked Yuli after she stopped laughing.
"I t was because I wanted to know how you felt about me," Yuli answered her own question. "But when I gave you the sign that I liked you, you acted like you didn't have any feeling about me." She stooped her head as she didn't dare to look at him.
Romi thought that she was shy to say it first. he also realized that he should have expressed his feeling frankly to her. Then he took her chin so he could see her feeling about him through her eyes. After all, they were really Romeo and Juliet.
Day by day, month by month, year year, their relationship got many troubles and obstacles. Romi was so possesive and it made her feel like staying in the prison. He was also often jealous of her friends. And then Romi left her without any reason. Yuli thought deeply untill she got sick.
"Yuli, you shouldn't do this! This is too dangerous for you. You've just recovered from your sickness. Besides we will have and examination next week. It's better for you prepare it." said Sherly [her close friend].
"What have you said? Dangerous? Sherly, you know, I have been doing this since five years ago and everything was okay. So let me do it again. Don't you remember, tomorrow is July 22nd? You know how important that day is for me." she said to Sherly, he close friend.
Sherly tried to stop her to go to Bromo because she looked pale and weak.
"Yul, I understand the meaning of that day for you but I think what you will do isn't a good way. I realize how hurt you are. But I'm sure he will disagree if he knows you hurt yourself this,"
"Girl, I'm bored to hear what you said. Now leave me alone because I'm in hurry. I have to arrive there before night and meet Mr. Robby."
"Sherly, I'm sorry I've disappointed you. Please don't look at me that way, I can't stand it."
Sherly didn't answer. She just left Yuli with a strange look. That meant that she was so angry but Yuli didn't care. She was still with her decision.
She continued to check up his food stuff. Bromo was cold so it was necessary for her to bring a sweater, scarf, gloves, two cans of water, and a pack of crackers. And the most important things were a walkman plus a cassette with the song "Good Bye" by Bon Jovi. It was her sweet memory when she went to Bromo with Romi while listening to it together. It so romantic.
It was 11 o'clock. She had finished with her equipments and ready to go. She didn't say anything to Sherly before leaving. She went to Bromo by bus.
In the bus, her mind was flying away. Five years ago he took her to Bromo for the first time. She also remembered when she made a mistake by sending him an impolite letter before they made agreement to love each other. Their love was still fine when they were in university because they were in the same university but different faculties. Yuli took economics and Romi took civil engineering. He was very kind and she was proud of him. He often helped her finish her assignments. He taught her much about life. She still remembered the reason why he took her to Bromo. He wanted Yuli to enjoy the beautiful scenery. He expected her to have an experience after going to Bromo so she could see the world outside hers.
"Yuli, you need to know the world outside yours. Because I think you begin to feel bored to face your life. Let's make different experience by climbing mountain.
It's easy to climb Bromo. Besides it has beautiful scenery too." said Romi.
At first she protested, but at last she went too. What he said was very true. Bromo was very beautiful and wonderful. And then, he introduced her to Mr. Robby. He was a very kind man and lived in the village near the mountain. Romi knew him such a long time because Romi used to climb Bromo Mountain.
"Wake up Miss."
She felt someone shaking her shoulder. The man who shook her shoulder was the bus crew.
"You've arrived at Probolinggo bus station. You have to get down."
"Thank you very much for waking me up. If you hadn't gotten me up, I would have passed this station."
She had to continue her journey by public transportation to the mountain. She hoped she didn't forget the way to Mr. Robby's house. She didn't want to lose his way. She was surprised when she arrived at Mr. Robby's house because there were many changes such as many hotels, motels, restaurants and inns. She felt doubt to knock at this house. She was afraid if he didn't recognize her anymore. After thinking more and more . . . . [finally]
"Assalamu'alaikum. Anybody home?
Hello Mr. Robby! Don't you recognize me?" she yelled happily when he opened the door. he looked confused and stared at her like she was a stranger.
"Who are you?" he asked.
She smiled at him and took his hand to make him remember her.
"Please think deeply. I know you will recognize me."
"oh my God. Is that true? Are you really Yuli? Am I dreaming? I can't believe it. Come on in! I'm sorry I could not recognize you well. You look thinner and pale. What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing's wrong with me. I have just recovered from my sickness."
"I'm very sorry to hear that. But thank God, you have recovered. By the way, where is Romi now?"
"I don't know where he is. He left me without any explanation. Perhaps he got misunderstanding. I think he wouldn't do something like this to me. I feel I lose my stick. The stick which I need to guide me to walk is lost. I get difficulty to step on this earth. Mr. Robby, I do love him. I can't live without him. He is my hero, my shine, my everything my . . . . . . . . ." she couldn't continue her explanation. her eyes glistened with tears.
"Calm down, Yuli. Hold your emotion. It's not good crying for what has happened. Don't blame yourself! It's no use crying over the spilt milk." Mr. Robby tried to advise her.
"I can't forget him Mr. Robby, his shadow always comes when I remember him. What should I do?" she complained.
"Yuli, you must be patient. Don't hurt yourself. This will not help to solve your problem. You'll get more problems if you're sick. You should make your brain cool. If your brain is hot, you will be burnt. I'm sure if he is the right man that was born for you, he will be yours. Our God knows the best one for us."
"Thanks very much for your advice. I'll try to control myself in order that I can find the best solution."
"Don't mention it. You are like my own daughter. If you are sad, I'll be sad too." He tried to entertain her.
"By the way, I don't see your wife. Where is she now? asked Yuli.
"She left me without any signs. She was called by our God 6 months ago. She passed away." He looked sad to tell that story.
"I'm sorry to hear that. I grieve because your wife passed away."
"Don't think it over. Let bygones be bygones. Even I live alone now but I don't feel lonely because there are many visitors coming to see me. this is our God's will. I'm sure I can take the lesson from it and everything isn't ours so everything will be back to Him. I can realize it." He explained wisely as if he explained it in front of the students in Islamic Boarding School.
After having a warm conversation with him, he invited her to have dinner in the dining room. After feeling satisfied, she took a rest. At around 11 o'clock P.M she asked his permission to go on her journey to climb Bromo.
"Yuli, it's not good climbing Bromo in this condition. If I could suggest . . . . . . . "
"No, Mr. Robby. I must go there!" she cut off his words before he finished.
"Alright. Suit yourself! I'll take you until the dessert. Do you mind if I accompany you?"
"Thank you but I usually go there alone. So let me go alone."
"Ok, if you insist on going there alone, please take care of yourself."
After thanking him very much, she went to Bromo alone. On the way she rented a horse but when she arrived at the dessert she had to go on foot. The way was still dark but fortunately she brought a flashlight. Then she walked slowly while remembering her sweet memory with Romi.
"Romi, this is our unforgettable street. I feel your shadow accompanying me tonight. I still have a big question in my mind why you left me. Was it because of my friend Ricky? I had told you many times that Ricky and I were just friends. I had known him before I met you. He was just like my own brother. That night when you saw us together, he invited me on his graduation party. Actually he wanted you to come, but he told me that you were not at your boarding house. I had tried to call up you but your mobile was not active. You didn't receive my explanation. You left me and even your family. Where are you now? I miss you like crazy. Don't you feel it?" she spoke to herself. She complained why he left her and didn't receive her explanation.
The condition was getting colder and colder. Her body condition was drop too. She got difficulty to breathe because suddenly she got influenza. Moreover she didn't bring any medicine especially her inhaler.
Yuli was not careful when she walked because she kept on thinking about Romi. Therefore she didn't realize that there was a big hole in front of her. It was too late, she fell into the hole.
"Ops, my God! What happened? Oh my leg. What happened with my leg? I can't move it. Help! Help! Please somebody help me!" She screamed laudly. It was useless, no one heard her.
"Oh, where am I? Am I still alive?" She woke up from her unconsciousness.
"Don't worry my sweetheart. You are in Mr. Robby's house now." The young man beside her said in a soft voice.
She was surprised. The voice was very familiar to her ears.
"Are you Romi? Aren't I dreaming now?" she tried to make sure that she was not dreaming.
Yes, honey. I'm Romi. I'm sorry for making you suffer. I left you because I wanted to study in Cottage [Islamic Boarding School/Pondok Pesantren] I wanted to change the way of my life. What we did last time was forbidden by our religion because you were not my wife. Right now I want to marry you soon. I love you and we hope our God will bless us. Let's turn the new page. Romi explained.
"No!" She was silent and Romi was surprised to hear it. Then she continued. " I mean I don't refuse your offer. Marry me soon and don't leave me my sweetheart."
LOVE IS HOLY AND THE RIGHT WAY WILL FIND IT.
Source: Love flows mysteriously, the first English novel by Mr. Hadi [BEC Teacher]
"Promise me you won't laugh."
He nodded. He said in his heart [Oh my God, she's going to say it].
"Since the first time I met you, I felt something special about you. You are different from anyone else. You are smart, very kind, and . . . . . . . . . I think . . . I . . . I . . . . . . , ah forget it," she didn't utter it. "I want you to read this next time." She gave him a letter in a rose-coloured envelope, and then she left him when the bell rang.
He couldn't concentrate during the lesson. He kept thinking about Yuli. "What had she written in her letter? Was it her confession on how she felt about me?"
These questions spoilt his mind during studying in the class.
Thank God! Finally the lesson was over. He opened the envelope, there was a sentence "I am sick of you". he smashed the letter, he was so angry and it was more when he heard his classmate laughing at him. No wonder they didn't go out from the class as they used to do. Apparently they were waiting for him to open the letter so they could have a good time laughing at him. Yuli had made fool of him, and she planned it with the whole kids in class. He left the class with anger and disappointment, until Yuli ran after him.
"Romi, I'm sorry," she said.
"Leave me alone! I don't wanna hear anything from you. You intended to do it with your friends. Son of bitch!" he turned around and fled home. A week later . . .
"Romi, there's a phone call for you," his sister yelled from the living room.
"From whom it it?"
"Yuli."
"Tell her I'm out."
It's been a week since the incident happened. Every day Yuli tried to talk with him and often called him up at home but he didn't give her a chance. His heart was still hurt. He was still disappointed. He never thought she could do that to him. He felt so foolish by thinking that she really liked him.
It was Sunday. He was painting when she came to his home.
"I didn't know that you could paint," said Yuli.
He glanced at her coldly and then continued his painting, ignoring her presence.
"Maybe you could paint me some time," said Yuli, trying to break the ice. "I want you to forgive me for what I have done to you. That's the reason why I come here. I never thought that you'd be that angry," Yuli went on trying to make him stop painting so he could notice her.
"OK, I'll forgive you, but I'll never forget all about it. And now would you please leave me alone? he said firmly, then he kept her hand away from his arm and went back to his painting.
"I can't understand. Why are you so angry with me?" said Yuli in high tone. "It was only a joke, you know that! There's no need to be that angry and make me feel guilty," said yuli. She couldn't control her emotion.
"Do you really want to know why I was so angry?" he asked her irritatedly, while looking deeply into her eyes which made her a little bit frightened.
"I'll tell you why . . . it's because I really do care about you, I want you to be with me. Can't you see that I love you . . . ?" Finally he managed to blow the magic words out. "It's been a long time since I wanted to tell the way I felt but I had to be sure that you felt the same way about me. So can you imagine how I felt when you made fool of me in front of the whole class!"
Yuli was still in silence as though all her thinking processes had slowed down.
Then, a few seconds later, feeling sure that there was no one around, and only she and he were there, she laughed. Her laughter was louder and louder as if she couldn't stop it.
"Why are you laughing at me?" Haven't you got enough for what you have done to me? And now you . . . "
No, no. That's not it. I'm not laughing at you," said Yuli between her laughter.
"Then what?" he asked her impatiently. He wanted to know her reason soon. He expected to get a clear signal that she was also interested in him.
"Do you know why the class chose me to be that bait and I accepted?" asked Yuli after she stopped laughing.
"I t was because I wanted to know how you felt about me," Yuli answered her own question. "But when I gave you the sign that I liked you, you acted like you didn't have any feeling about me." She stooped her head as she didn't dare to look at him.
Romi thought that she was shy to say it first. he also realized that he should have expressed his feeling frankly to her. Then he took her chin so he could see her feeling about him through her eyes. After all, they were really Romeo and Juliet.
Day by day, month by month, year year, their relationship got many troubles and obstacles. Romi was so possesive and it made her feel like staying in the prison. He was also often jealous of her friends. And then Romi left her without any reason. Yuli thought deeply untill she got sick.
"Yuli, you shouldn't do this! This is too dangerous for you. You've just recovered from your sickness. Besides we will have and examination next week. It's better for you prepare it." said Sherly [her close friend].
"What have you said? Dangerous? Sherly, you know, I have been doing this since five years ago and everything was okay. So let me do it again. Don't you remember, tomorrow is July 22nd? You know how important that day is for me." she said to Sherly, he close friend.
Sherly tried to stop her to go to Bromo because she looked pale and weak.
"Yul, I understand the meaning of that day for you but I think what you will do isn't a good way. I realize how hurt you are. But I'm sure he will disagree if he knows you hurt yourself this,"
"Girl, I'm bored to hear what you said. Now leave me alone because I'm in hurry. I have to arrive there before night and meet Mr. Robby."
"Sherly, I'm sorry I've disappointed you. Please don't look at me that way, I can't stand it."
Sherly didn't answer. She just left Yuli with a strange look. That meant that she was so angry but Yuli didn't care. She was still with her decision.
She continued to check up his food stuff. Bromo was cold so it was necessary for her to bring a sweater, scarf, gloves, two cans of water, and a pack of crackers. And the most important things were a walkman plus a cassette with the song "Good Bye" by Bon Jovi. It was her sweet memory when she went to Bromo with Romi while listening to it together. It so romantic.
It was 11 o'clock. She had finished with her equipments and ready to go. She didn't say anything to Sherly before leaving. She went to Bromo by bus.
In the bus, her mind was flying away. Five years ago he took her to Bromo for the first time. She also remembered when she made a mistake by sending him an impolite letter before they made agreement to love each other. Their love was still fine when they were in university because they were in the same university but different faculties. Yuli took economics and Romi took civil engineering. He was very kind and she was proud of him. He often helped her finish her assignments. He taught her much about life. She still remembered the reason why he took her to Bromo. He wanted Yuli to enjoy the beautiful scenery. He expected her to have an experience after going to Bromo so she could see the world outside hers.
"Yuli, you need to know the world outside yours. Because I think you begin to feel bored to face your life. Let's make different experience by climbing mountain.
It's easy to climb Bromo. Besides it has beautiful scenery too." said Romi.
At first she protested, but at last she went too. What he said was very true. Bromo was very beautiful and wonderful. And then, he introduced her to Mr. Robby. He was a very kind man and lived in the village near the mountain. Romi knew him such a long time because Romi used to climb Bromo Mountain.
"Wake up Miss."
She felt someone shaking her shoulder. The man who shook her shoulder was the bus crew.
"You've arrived at Probolinggo bus station. You have to get down."
"Thank you very much for waking me up. If you hadn't gotten me up, I would have passed this station."
She had to continue her journey by public transportation to the mountain. She hoped she didn't forget the way to Mr. Robby's house. She didn't want to lose his way. She was surprised when she arrived at Mr. Robby's house because there were many changes such as many hotels, motels, restaurants and inns. She felt doubt to knock at this house. She was afraid if he didn't recognize her anymore. After thinking more and more . . . . [finally]
"Assalamu'alaikum. Anybody home?
Hello Mr. Robby! Don't you recognize me?" she yelled happily when he opened the door. he looked confused and stared at her like she was a stranger.
"Who are you?" he asked.
She smiled at him and took his hand to make him remember her.
"Please think deeply. I know you will recognize me."
"oh my God. Is that true? Are you really Yuli? Am I dreaming? I can't believe it. Come on in! I'm sorry I could not recognize you well. You look thinner and pale. What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing's wrong with me. I have just recovered from my sickness."
"I'm very sorry to hear that. But thank God, you have recovered. By the way, where is Romi now?"
"I don't know where he is. He left me without any explanation. Perhaps he got misunderstanding. I think he wouldn't do something like this to me. I feel I lose my stick. The stick which I need to guide me to walk is lost. I get difficulty to step on this earth. Mr. Robby, I do love him. I can't live without him. He is my hero, my shine, my everything my . . . . . . . . ." she couldn't continue her explanation. her eyes glistened with tears.
"Calm down, Yuli. Hold your emotion. It's not good crying for what has happened. Don't blame yourself! It's no use crying over the spilt milk." Mr. Robby tried to advise her.
"I can't forget him Mr. Robby, his shadow always comes when I remember him. What should I do?" she complained.
"Yuli, you must be patient. Don't hurt yourself. This will not help to solve your problem. You'll get more problems if you're sick. You should make your brain cool. If your brain is hot, you will be burnt. I'm sure if he is the right man that was born for you, he will be yours. Our God knows the best one for us."
"Thanks very much for your advice. I'll try to control myself in order that I can find the best solution."
"Don't mention it. You are like my own daughter. If you are sad, I'll be sad too." He tried to entertain her.
"By the way, I don't see your wife. Where is she now? asked Yuli.
"She left me without any signs. She was called by our God 6 months ago. She passed away." He looked sad to tell that story.
"I'm sorry to hear that. I grieve because your wife passed away."
"Don't think it over. Let bygones be bygones. Even I live alone now but I don't feel lonely because there are many visitors coming to see me. this is our God's will. I'm sure I can take the lesson from it and everything isn't ours so everything will be back to Him. I can realize it." He explained wisely as if he explained it in front of the students in Islamic Boarding School.
After having a warm conversation with him, he invited her to have dinner in the dining room. After feeling satisfied, she took a rest. At around 11 o'clock P.M she asked his permission to go on her journey to climb Bromo.
"Yuli, it's not good climbing Bromo in this condition. If I could suggest . . . . . . . "
"No, Mr. Robby. I must go there!" she cut off his words before he finished.
"Alright. Suit yourself! I'll take you until the dessert. Do you mind if I accompany you?"
"Thank you but I usually go there alone. So let me go alone."
"Ok, if you insist on going there alone, please take care of yourself."
After thanking him very much, she went to Bromo alone. On the way she rented a horse but when she arrived at the dessert she had to go on foot. The way was still dark but fortunately she brought a flashlight. Then she walked slowly while remembering her sweet memory with Romi.
"Romi, this is our unforgettable street. I feel your shadow accompanying me tonight. I still have a big question in my mind why you left me. Was it because of my friend Ricky? I had told you many times that Ricky and I were just friends. I had known him before I met you. He was just like my own brother. That night when you saw us together, he invited me on his graduation party. Actually he wanted you to come, but he told me that you were not at your boarding house. I had tried to call up you but your mobile was not active. You didn't receive my explanation. You left me and even your family. Where are you now? I miss you like crazy. Don't you feel it?" she spoke to herself. She complained why he left her and didn't receive her explanation.
The condition was getting colder and colder. Her body condition was drop too. She got difficulty to breathe because suddenly she got influenza. Moreover she didn't bring any medicine especially her inhaler.
Yuli was not careful when she walked because she kept on thinking about Romi. Therefore she didn't realize that there was a big hole in front of her. It was too late, she fell into the hole.
"Ops, my God! What happened? Oh my leg. What happened with my leg? I can't move it. Help! Help! Please somebody help me!" She screamed laudly. It was useless, no one heard her.
"Oh, where am I? Am I still alive?" She woke up from her unconsciousness.
"Don't worry my sweetheart. You are in Mr. Robby's house now." The young man beside her said in a soft voice.
She was surprised. The voice was very familiar to her ears.
"Are you Romi? Aren't I dreaming now?" she tried to make sure that she was not dreaming.
Yes, honey. I'm Romi. I'm sorry for making you suffer. I left you because I wanted to study in Cottage [Islamic Boarding School/Pondok Pesantren] I wanted to change the way of my life. What we did last time was forbidden by our religion because you were not my wife. Right now I want to marry you soon. I love you and we hope our God will bless us. Let's turn the new page. Romi explained.
"No!" She was silent and Romi was surprised to hear it. Then she continued. " I mean I don't refuse your offer. Marry me soon and don't leave me my sweetheart."
LOVE IS HOLY AND THE RIGHT WAY WILL FIND IT.
THE END
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