All About Missing
Nightmares

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One week has passed. Ardian is still faithful to his wait. This morning he came back from the house again. This time to say goodbye.

Yeah, Ardian has to go too. At the instigation of his parents, Ardian was sent to the USA to continue his studies. The original plan that wanted to go to college with Rindu in the country, canceled. No more Missing, for what also he attended the place of their choice before.

Ardian again scratched the pen in the book giving Miss. This was the third time he had poured out his heart in that pile of paper.

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Miss, I will remember what you said that day.

Anyone should understand what love is. However, not everyone can realize what love is. Love will bring happiness and pain. Most people don't realize they're in love. Because love is unpredictable, it comes and goes without permission. True love will bind the soul, fill all thoughts, love has its own space in the heart. That's true love.

You're correct. That love has brought pain to me, it has come without me knowing, it has bound my soul and filled my mind with you. And you are in the deepest corner of my heart, no one can shift it. Wherever we are, as long as we are apart, it will not diminish the taste.

For the umpteenth time, Ardian felt his heart slashed. A wound formed by his own fault. He closed and tied the book and put it in his backpack. Then Ardian came out of the room carrying the last piece of luggage. Downstairs both of Ardian's parents had been waiting. Papa Armand and Mama Della bid farewell, hugging, praying, and encouraging Ardian.

"Ardi, you're fine there, honey. Mama try to come to visit you often," said Mama Della lirih. There was sadness on his face.

"Yes, my beautiful mother. Mama too, take care of her health, don't worry too much, Ardi can definitely take care of herself there." Ardian smilingly stroked the soft Mama's back." Udah .. Mama do not cry anymore, Ardi does not want to see Mama sad continue." The young man knew it was a tough thing for his mother. First time separated from himself.

Mama Della broke their arms, then rubbed both sides of her cheeks with a tissue in hand. Ardian smiled, then kissed his mother's forehead gently. His departure was also heavy, leaving a family that was never far away in a long time. This decision must be taken for the future and happiness of both parents. After all, there would be a heavy burden that he would have to shoulder later on.

"Ardi, Papa expects a lot from you. You're Papa's only hope to continue our family business. That company is our livelihood and a refutation of our lives, son. So you have to learn right." Papa Armand gave advice.

"Ardi understands, Pa. Ardi promises to study in earnest and will do Papa's wish" Ardian replies confidently.

"Alright, son, Papa trust you." Papa Armand embraced and patted the shoulders of his proud son.

Their family driver was ready to take Ardian to the airport. Ardian himself who refused the wishes of his parents who originally wanted to deliver his departure. With reason, not wanting to see the mother cry when she saw him leave. The two adult men and women waved at Ardian from a distance. Papa Armand clutched his wife's body, rubbing her arms lovingly. Mama Della threw her head against her husband's chest.

When we got to the airport, it was in the car park. Ardian assisted Mr. Herman—the family driver took things out of the trunk of the car. There was only one big suitcase he had brought.

At the same time, in another corner was a little far from Ardian's existence. Mama Dahlia, Alan and Alen have just returned home. They came out of the arrival terminal and went straight to the front courtyard of the terminal waiting for a taxi to come home soon.

Ardian was unlucky not to realize that. Likewise with the Missing family, they do not know the existence of Ardian. Unknowingly they were walking side by side in the terminal lobby. It's only about 100 meters away. Just when their sight was blocked by a huge pole. So as not to see each other.

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Washington, United states.

There is no excessive facility given by the Papa for him. He was not allowed to be completely spoiled for much need and material. Ardian is really required to take good care of himself. Working part-time to add to the needs of his days. A lot of wasted experience during this year.

Luckily, Ardian didn't go through that hard thing alone. There was a friend of—Eja who helped him. Students majoring in the same as him, who got a full scholarship, very smart and independent. Ardian learned a lot from his friend. In return, he invites Spija to live together.

At night, Ardian, exhausted by his activities, breaks into a small apartment his parents rented. Sleeping Ardian looks restless. The face looks sweaty, the head twists to the left and right. His forehead frowned, the corner of his eyes had been wet. His hands clenched, grasping the bed sheet roughly. He's having a bad dream.

"Mr ...!" ardian shouted loudly suddenly and woke up. He immediately sat down with hunting breaths, his clothes seemed to be soaked in sweat.

Spija who was taking a drink in the kitchen, immediately ran to Ardian's room. He quickly opened the door and asked, "Ardi, why are you?"

Ardian turned to Eja who was standing in the doorway. With irregular breathing. "I'm .. I just had a dream, Ja."

"What dream would you scream like that?" Walk closer.

"Hind ...," said Ardan.

Ardian's short answer can already be understood by Eja. He sat down at the study table. Half a meter away from Ardian's bed "You had a very bad dream?"

"Either, nightmare or not. Missing me .. then we went for a walk on the beach, she didn't talk at all, we ran and played like we did before, he suddenly said sorry and helped me. He misses smiling but his face is wet with tears. Then he suddenly disappeared into the fog." Ardian recounted the row of dreams he had seen, then rubbed his face rough.

Remembering something, Ejja came out of the room again to get a drink. They have lived together for over a year. During that time, Ardian told me a lot about himself and the problems Ardian faced. I think Ardian just really misses the woman he loves. Because it can dream that way.

"Drink first" said Ejja, handing him a glass of water.

"Thank you."

After drinking, Ardian returned the empty glass to Eja. Her chest that had felt tight felt a little better.

"Dreams are common. Maybe just because you miss him so much" said Spija when he sat back down.

"Hopefully nothing bad is going on." Ardian's voice was weak and heavy.

"Yes, you just pray Miss is fine."

Ardian nodded, he went down the bed and picked up the book Miss from inside the desk drawer. Ardian re-wrote the complaint there. He also returned to his room.

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