[China, 10:30 PM]
A man was smiling happily to himself as he stared at a photo of a girl he hadn't seen in a long time. The girl who, to this day, was still keeping her heart for him, just as she had before.
"The moment has finally come. I really miss you, baby. After all this time, I'll finally get to see your sweet face in person again soon. Wait for me, baby! Soon, we'll be able to make up for all the time we've spent missing each other. I love you, I miss you so much, Rev!"
The sky was exceptionally bright this afternoon. The weather was perfect, making it an ideal day for someone to create a beautiful memory. A young couple could be seen enjoying the beautiful view by the beach. They hoped they could watch the sunset together that day.
"Irsyad, thanks for bringing me here."
"You're welcome, Rev. I'm happy to be here with you. You once said you liked sunsets, right? Today, we're going to watch the sunset here."
"Yeah, I can't wait to see it. It must be so beautiful from here."
"Ahem, Rev... Actually, there's something I want to talk to you about."
"Oh? What do you want to talk about, Ir?"
"About us, Rev!"
"Us? Um, what do you mean? I don't understand."
Irsyad took Revina's hand. "Rev, I... Ah, I don't know where to start. But I can't put this off any longer. I hope you can understand how I feel, Rev. Revina, I like you."
"Hahaha... Irsyad, what are you talking about? You're so funny. What do you mean? We—"
"Revina, I'm serious this time. Please, don't think I'm joking! I want us to be together, Rev. I want us to have a more special relationship. I really like you. I'm in love with you, Rev!" Irsyad gazed deeply into Revina's eyes and tightened his grip on her hand.
As Revina began to realize how serious Irsyad was, she grew flustered. She didn't know what to do. There was still someone out there who held the key to her heart; there was no way another man could simply enter it.
"Rev? Why are you just sitting there silently? What's your answer? Will you accept me? Yes or no, Rev?"
"Irsyad, I don't understand why you have to do this. I've always been comfortable being friends with you. Do we really need a different relationship status?"
"I can't control my heart and feelings anymore, Rev. Love comes suddenly, and I don't understand it either. The harder I try to deny these feelings, the more tormented I feel, Revina."
"You don't want to accept me? But why, Rev? What's wrong with me?"
"Why are you saying that? You're a good man. Every girl would think you were perfect. Why does it have to be me, Ir?"
"My heart chose you, Rev. It's not something I can control."
"But, Ir, I—"
"Is it because you're still hoping that jerk will come back?"
"Irsyad!"
"Why? Am I wrong? What else should I call a man who went far away and simply abandoned you without a word until now, even though before you started your long-distance relationship (LDR), he promised to always keep in touch with you? He threw you away, Rev. He doesn't care about you anymore."
"Kak Alan might have a reason why he can't contact me."
"How long are you going to keep assuming the best about him? No matter how busy he is, he shouldn't forget about you—if he really loves you."
"Ir, Kak Alan would never do that."
"Revina, please open your eyes and look at reality. Come back to the real world, Rev! How long are you going to stay trapped in a fake love like this? Forget him, Rev! He's even forgotten that someone is waiting for him here."
"Rev, your mom even told me herself that she'd rather see you with me than have you wait for that no-good man. Your mom is sick of Alan's attitude too."
"Revina, I've always been the one by your side. I'm not saying this because I expect anything in return, Rev. I'm like this because I love you, Rev. Come on, let's start a new relationship. I promise I'll always make you happy and never let you pin your hopes on anything. I promise."
"Irsyad... This—"
"Trust me, Rev! Alan doesn't deserve your love. If he loved you, he wouldn't be treating you like this, right?"
Irsyad's convincing words finally made Revina waver. Revina thought he was right. Alan, whom she had been waiting for all this time, still hadn't come back. How long was she supposed to wait?
At last, Revina became certain of her decision.
"Irsyad... Maybe you're right. Kak Alan doesn't care that someone is waiting for him here anymore. So I'll accept you, Irsyad."
"Really? So we're together now? We're dating?"
Revina nodded.
Irsyad spontaneously hugged Revina to express his happiness. He was glad that his love had finally been returned.
"Thank you, Rev! I'll take care of your trust. I hope this will be a good beginning for us. I love you, baby!"
That hug became the first beautiful moment in Irsyad and Revina's special relationship, accompanied by the enchanting twilight. They smiled together as they watched their first sunset.
"Good morning, baby!"
"Kak Irsyad? Um, I mean, Irsyad. What are you doing here so early in the morning?"
"What else do you think I'm doing? I'm here to take my girlfriend to campus. Is that weird?"
"I mean, not really. But, Ir, it's still really early. I haven't even finished getting ready. My morning class doesn't start until seven-thirty."
"Yeah, I know, baby. Actually, I have another reason for being here."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"I wanted to mooch breakfast off you. Hehe. Is that okay?"
"Irsyad! I thought something was wrong."
"So, can I come in or not? Why haven't you invited me in yet?"
"Vina, why haven't you asked Irsyad to come in? Come on, Irsyad, just come in. You can have breakfast here first. Mom just finished making fried rice." Revina's mother suddenly came over to Revina and Irsyad, who were arguing at the front door.
"Wow, thanks, Auntie."
Irsyad had breakfast with Revina and her mother in the dining room. He clearly enjoyed Revina's mother's cooking.
"Auntie, you really are an amazing cook... This is the best fried rice I've ever had. Thank you."
"Mom's happy that you like the food, Irsyad."
"Hey, Mom, don't let his sweet talk fool you! All those compliments—he could just say he's hungry. He's probably trying to get permission to eat breakfast here every day."
"Rev, why are you like this? It really is delicious. There's no way I'd be trying to sweet-talk your mom."
"Exactly. Vina's always saying things like that. Even though she's already fallen for Irsyad's sweet talk herself. The proof is that you're dating now..."
"Mom! Seriously, you're taking Irsyad's side? I'm your daughter."
"Don't be jealous, Rev! But Auntie, Irsyad is serious about Revina. So don't worry. It's not just sweet talk—Irsyad will treat Revina sweetly too. When it comes to Revina, this isn't just some ploy, Auntie!"