It feels like this thing has become a destiny for Dafi, lost without an explanation. Next he doesn't know who else is going to leave him. It's been almost three months since Biyya left in his life. It's been almost two months since Dafi decided to close his coffee shop. The coffee shop that brings the two of them together, where they joke together, and spend time together. At least for Dafi by closing his coffee shop he doesn't remember Biyya anymore.
After decided to close it, everything seems to be hopeless for Dafi. It's been almost a month since he's endured his longing for Biyya. Finally, everything can no longer be held back. His car drove faster to a somewhere which he thinks he could forget everything about Biyya. He don't know how many packs of cigarette and how many cups of black coffee he consumed. How many times has he come to Biyya's boarding house and the college to ask why she broke up, but all he get was nothing. Dafi's efforts to send flowers as a sign of apology have been done almost every day. However, there was no response from her. Now going to Jakarta is his choice.
***
A couple weeks before the semester holiday. Biyya will do a final exam. The thing she looked forward to after the exam was to go back to Surabaya, meet her family there. Tonight, Biyya memorizes the material and summarize the accounting formula one by one with focus and calm. As for Mily, who every exam must stay at Biyya's boarding house in order to make a summary on a small paper to prepare for the exam. Not even studying, but she focused on making a summary to cheat while the exam.
"Bi, what are we going to eat tonight? I'm so hungry."
"It's up to you, Ly."
"I want some sweet foods."
"There's a lot of shop on the side of the road which selling sweet pastries."
"Yes, drinks? It's been a long time since I've been drinking my favorite iced matcha. Last time was at Dafi's coffe shop. You know, three months ago when I went to his coffee shop, he seemed waiting for someone. That's you, he asked me where you are." Said Mily.
"We've broken up. I ended our relationship."
"What did you say? serious?? Don't tell me because of you."
"Yes, I do. Nothing can beat my affection for my father."
"Do you love the man your father chooses? Love cannot be forced I think."
"I think so. But, do you think I'm too bad to break up for no reason? When I want to make it clear to him, the universe is like cursing me. Alright, when I ended our relationship suddenly. Dafi also disappeared without a word. No words."
"It's okay, Bi. Don't be so upset."
"If I'm given a chance, I want to see him. I'll explain everything. Because I still love him."
"Hopefully you can get it clear with him. Anyway, where is your summary? May I see," answered Mily.
Putting up a weak face, Mily wants to copy Biyya's summary that has written.
"You slacker!" Biyya sighed.
***
A woman stands opposite the coffee shop holding a light blue laptop bag. After three months ago she ended her relationship, now Biyya lost contact with Dafi and felt that she was the worst girl. Biyya stands opposite the shop which has been covered by curtains with the inscription not accepting customers. She saw a familiar man, Akbar who riding a motorcycle and stopped in front of the coffee shop. When he wanted to plug a key into the door hole, he turned around and found Biyya watching him.
"Hey wait!" Akbar screamed when he saw that woman wanted to left the coffee shop.
"You've been standing here a long time? Can I help you?" asked Akbar.
"No. Just nothing."
"Want a cup of coffee? Sorry, this coffee shop been closed for almost two months."
"How can it close? Where is Dafi?"
"It seems that you know better why Dafi closed it. He never told me the reason. Dafi said he followed his parents to Jakarta."
"Oh, that's it. I will go home. Thank you."
"Yup. Be careful!"
"Akbar! wait. Do you have Dafi's new contact?
"Hmm, about that I'm so sorry, I can't give it to anyone without his permission."
"But, you know who I am, right?"
"Yes, I know. But, he command me about this. I really sorry."
"Then I'll just ask for your number. Can you?"
"Sure."
No more coffee latte made by Dafi. No more figures that can take her to a place that can calm her mind. If she had spoken to her father that she already had a boyfriend, maybe things wouldn't be as complicated as they are now. Akbar's statement at the coffee shop about Dafi who decided to close his coffee shop, about Dafi who chose to move to Jakarta, made the guilt even greater. Now Biyya feels Dafi hates her very much.
Her brown eyes are directed at a box containing 30 stems of wilted roses along with a letter on each flower stalk. Her hand grabbed the box and put it on the bed. She sat down and read all the contents of the letter which almost all contained the apologies from Dafi. Dafi is indeed a romantic man. Biyya's tears were incessantly covered in great guilt. It shouldn't be Dafi who apologizes for all. For the second time, Biyya breaks down in tears again tonight. Crying over Dafi again.
***
"Dafi, do you have a plan today?" asked his father.
"Nothing. Just at home."
"I told you, you should be the successor in my company, not a barista."
"Come on! Your demeans your own son's business?" Dafi put down the TV remote and turned towards the dining table.
"That's not the case. I am talking about reality. Hey, Dafi. Where are you going? I'm not done talking to you!"
Alone. That's the day Dafi lived. After breaking up with Biyya, he felt his life was empty. It felt impossible to get back together, because Biyya decided it. Tonight, for many times he getting less thinking about his health and still continuing to smoke. He turns on the song at such a loud volume that he doesn't hear the sound of door knocks from his maid. As always, black coffee is the sweetener. There is no cup of black coffee when smoking at night that can make the pressure on his head has not completely reduced. The shadows of Biyya's face, her smile, her brown eyes, are still clearly appear in his mind.
Biyya: Hi, Akbar. It's me, Biyya.
Akbar:"Yes, what's wrong?
Biyya: Regarding yesterday, can I have Dafi's contact? Please.
Akbar: Sorry, Biyya. I..
Biyya: Oh, that's okay. I know your answer. Thank you so much.
Akbar: Wait!
The phone was disconnected.
Biyya is still trying to meet Dafi, Biyya sent a message to Akbar. However, akbar could not tell her. Precisely before leaving Palembang to Surabaya Biyya wanted to see Dafi for the last time, she want to explain everything from the beginning.
