The End of A Love

WRITTEN by : MIFTAHUL JANNATUN NA'IM

The End of A Love

The morning was very sunny. It was shining brightly. And fresh air was blowing. That day was the first day of school Vivi senior high school. Then, she went to school with public transportation. Quickly, Vivi was pedaling of her bicycle as she was afraid to come late. In her new school, Vivi got a friend, Laila. Laila was the daughter of a wealthy family. And Vivi was the daughter of a poor family Although Laila was rich, she was never arrogant. She always friendly to all her friends belong Vivi. Laila  pleased to has friends like Vivi. Vivi was smart and beautiful girl in her school. Although Laila and Vivi were any problem, they always worked together. And Laila’s parent had known Vivi well. Vivi is often staying at Laila’s house......

One day, Laila introduced Vivi to her friend, Andre. He was rich. But he was older than Laila and Vivi. Andre was handsome and cool guy. Laila said to Vivi that the girls had loved him, belong her self. But they wanted to be best friend forever because it was better. A few days later, Vivi and Andre often meet anywhere. At that time, they have not a sense of love. On Sunday, Andre was in love at Vivi. He invited Vivi to meet in the park and Vivi was agree. There, Andre said love to Vivi. ''I love you,'' and''  will you be my girlfriend?'' said Andre. Vivi surprised. ''Andre,,, yes, I will,'' answered  Vivi. Vivi gave a charming little laugh. And Andre looked at Vivi in ​​surprise. Because, Andre was not expecting that Vivi would accept his love. Then, Andre said thank you to Vivi. They looked happy. Vivi was Andre's first love and Vivi too. Their relationship lasted for two months.

They had a beautiful love and it was not a problem. But one month later, Vivi had a problem. When she had gone to the house of her aunt with her mother, suddenly their motorcycle was hit by a big truck. It was driving at high speed. And the accident claimed the live of Vivi’s mother. Meanwhile, Vivi was unconscious for two weeks in the hospital. Andre and Laila were accompaning her when Vivi was lying on the bed. After Vivi awoking of her a long sleep, she depressed. She realized that she was blind and paralysis. ''I do not receive what happen with me,'' said Vivi. She cried hard. Then, Vivi was live in the world with her bestfriend, Laila. After the incident, Vivi thought that her love to Andre not as her expected. Andre's mother had forbidden Vivi to meet her son, Andre. Because the family of Vivi was not well and she was poor. And Vivi received it. Two months, Laila to care Vivi. Vivi was grateful to her bestfriend, Laila. But, Vivi felt that Laila with her situation.Maybe, it was hurt her bestfriend. Then, Vivi has a complete misery. She and Andre have broken up. Every night, Vivi cried. Almost every day, Andre came at Laila's home to see the condition of Vivi. Fact, Vivi always wanted to meet with Andre, but Vivi just wanted to keep a distance of Andre. Vivi realized that Vivi inappropriated for him. Maybe, they were not born to live together.

At two o'clock, Laila knocked on the door of Vivi. Tok,, tok, tok,,''Vivi, Andre want to meet you?'' said Laila.''Go out, go out!'' answered Vivi.''I forbid him, but he forces me,'' said Laila.''Do not disturb me,'' said Vivi.In the room, Vivi had destroyed tools on the table. There, cups and vase were falling on the floor. Her floor of the room had littered by broken glass. She was angry. She had not concerned with people who has near her room door. Suddenly Andre opened Vivi's room door and he went inside there. And Laila has been there .Vivi could not feel quiet and nervous.''Go out! Go out!'' said Vivi.'' Vivi, I am Andre, please calm down, Andre answered. Vivi, Pleaseremember, I always beside you.’’ We will keep you forever,'' said Laila. ''Thank's you, you are my new family now, I hope you never leave me,'' said Vivi. ''Yes, do not worry,'' said Andre and Laila. Andre held Vivi's hand. Vivi’s tear was rolling down on her cheeks. Then, Andre embraced Vivi. She was quiet. Vi'' Calm down, I will be beside you,'' said Andre. While he wiped Vivi’s tear. In the one side, Vivi was very miserable. Because she was accident which had made her paralysis and blind. But on the other side, her bestfriends was very love her. Andre and Laila, they are people who had sacrificed in her life. Thanks you. 

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One month later, Vivi felt comfortable, because Andre was always beside her. He had been keeping Vivi for Vivi was sick. And he took her to get out of her room. First, Vivi was afraid to come out of her room. Trauma of her sense could not prevent by her self. But a big motivation of Andre, Vivi dared to come out of her room. Finally, Vivi accustomed to come out of her room. Vivi is become better every day. But, the disaster had happened again and again. Doctor delivered at Vivi that she got severe disease. It was brain cancer and leukemia. Viv depressed. And Vivi had hidden her illness of Andre. Vivi did not want Andre to feel sad about it. Only Laila had known his illness. ''Vivi, you must go out of your room, so you get fresh air,'' said Laila.

Then, Laila pushed Vivi’s wheels chair. ''La, if I will go tomorrow, will  you be regret because you pay a lot for me?'', Vivi said softly. ''Do not say it,'' answered Laila. Laila had held Vivi's hand.Then, they were going to the park. At that time, the weather was sunny. ''Vi,'' said Laila, ''all my life, I will not regret because I am take care you. Although, my money was running out to take care of you. ''Thanks you, my bestfriend,'' answered Vivi. ''La, said Vivi,'' if I had died, please keep Andre well.''Vivi''?'', Laila answered. Laila embraced Vivi and she was crying. ''I am very grateful at you,'' said Vivi, please tell to Andre that I am a very love him, La. ''Laila looked at Vivi's eyes, she could not say anything. Laila’s tear flowed freely. ''La, do not cry, please,'' answered Vivi softly. ''Vi, stop!'' said Laila, “Andre and will take you to a specialist. You will get well soon.” ''La, let me being with my illness,'' answered Vivi. Laila was crying hard.Then ...................

Vivi''!Vivi!!'' said the old woman. Vivi is your name?''. Old woman indicated at Vivi. Laila and vivi  do not know who is old woman beside them. The old woman said that she was Andre's mother.''You go out,'' answered Laila. ''Shut up you!'' shouted Andre's mother. Vi, you are blind and paralysis. You do not deserve a relationship with my son. He is handsome, rich, and smart. One again, you are crazy. So, you must leave my son. Do not forget it.’’ She also slapped Vivi’s cheek. ''Please, Mom,'' suddenly Laila said,'' do not say any more.''And angrily, proudly, hardly, cruelty, Andre's mother had gone ........ 

Vivi was dripping with tears, her body was shaking. Vi'' Calm down, let's go to the bathroom,'' said Laila. If their relationship is continues again, Andre's mother would do anything at Vivi. Although her condition had been bad. ''No, I want to be alone here,'' answered Vivi softly. She was breathing slowly. ''Ok, up to you, if you need me, please call me,'' said Laila. ''Yes,'' answered Vivi. But, she seemed happy to be alone.Two days later, Andre came to met Vivi. He apologized of  her mother attitude. Vivi  forgiven his mother. Andre promised that his mother would never do it again. Vivi was smiling. And Andre had to feed her an apple. They looked romantic. Vivi  not dared to speak a lot, because she was afraid if Andre will be know her illness. In the morning, Vivi dared to go out alone. She pushed her own wheels chair. Finally, she arrived in the park. Then, she requested people around her to take her to the edge of lake. They helped Vivi to sit on the couch. In her heart, she spoke to apologize to Laila. Because she was not at home. Perhaps, Laila was panic. On the edge of the lake, Vivi felt that all her problems had been lost for a moment. ''If I am not blind, I am able to see the beauty of this lake. And if I am not paralysis, I am can swiming with Laila. But, it is a dream and it can not happen,'' said Vivi. ''Vivi, Vivi!!'' Andre shoued. Andre'' how do you know that I am here?'' said Vivi. ''Why are you here?'' said Andre. Vivi gave a sweet smile. ''You are still weak,'' said Andre. Andre sat near at Vivi. ''Do not worry, Vivi answered, I am happy here than at home. ''Andre held Vivi's hand. He said he had known disease of Vivi. They were a brain tumor and leukimia. Vivi’s  tears were flowing. And Andre dabbed her cheeks with his handkerchief.

Then, Andre has been cut of his handkerchief into two parts. One piece has Vivi and one piece other has own Andre. They promised that they will keep it forever.  It was proof if it part of their romance. ''Andre, if I am not going to get better, what are you always beside me?'' said Vivi. ''I will be here for you, I will never leave you, Vi. I love you,'' answered Andre. ''Really, Vivi said happily, if I had gone and I would never go back, will you look for my successor?. ''Andre closed the mouth of Vivi by his hand. ''What are you say?, Please do not say it again, I will not look for another girl. Only you, only you, you are my heart,'' answered Andre. Vivi has been quiet for a moment. '' Andre, thanks you. During this time, you kept me,'' Vivi said. ''You are welcome, Andre answered, but I will not  satisfied if you do not get heal. ‘’This week, I and Laila will take you to a foreign country for medical treatment,'' said Andre. '' Do not Andre. I am happy with my condition like this. May I was leaning on your shoulder, Andre?'' said Vivi.

Vivi thought that God will return the favour at Andre. ''Of course,'' answered Andre sadly. He closed his eyes. A few minutes, Andre said something important. ''Vivi, will you marry me?'', said Andre. I am promising to making you happy and we are going to have children. They will adorn our days.'' Andre did not thought what is Vivi will receive him. However, he was confident. ''Andre, Vivi answered, I can not give you the answer now. Please, give me time.'' Andre said, ‘’ Yes, I will wait of your answer. And about my mother, you do not worry. I will explain about my plan.''

Then, they went to home. On the street, Vivi’s disease relapsed. Andre surprised because  Vivi was bleeding of her noise. Almost half of her face exposed of blood. Soon, Andre  brought Vivi to the hospital. Two days, Vivi was not conscious at the hospital. Andre not believed it. Because, vivi was a girl who he loved  and she lay  in the emergency room with medical equipment. Andre was weak when he look Vivi. Only Andre and Laila stayed Vivi in the hospital. Three days later, Andre's mother came to visit Vivi. Andre's mother had given permission at Andre to marry with Vivi. At night, Vivi realized. But she not said anything. Andre, Laili, Andre's mother were silent for long.

A few minutes, Vivi had uttered the first word, Andre, Andre. Slowly, Andre was holding Vivi's hand. He also embraced Vivi and he felt Vivi's heartbeat. It was racing. Vivi closed her eyes, she seemed to  feel something in her mind.Quickly, excitedly,  Andre's mother started to talk at Vivi. She explained that she give permission of her marriage with her son, Andre. ''Vi, said Andre, I have been long here. Now, my mother gives her permission. So, will you marry me?''. Andre, I am very glad because I hear it, Vivi said in a quite voice. ‘’One again,  will you marry me?'', said Andre. ''Yes, I will,'' said Vivi, speaking with difficult. They all looked happy. Next, they decided to marry tomorrow. It was beautiful day of Andre and Vivi. Although, Vivi treated in the hospital. So, they married in the hospital. There was no party. At that time, Vivi is looked beautiful by her pink long dress. Her hairs are decorated by butterfly tongs. Andre waited her. He was wearing a white shirt and brown coat. He looked handsome.

Then, a marriage happened. Andre gave her a ring which had engraved their name,'ANDRE & VIVI’. Oh, so sweet. Vivi cried, but it was the cries of her happy marriage. Then, Andre caressed  his wife's hairs, Vivi. He thrusted his face at his wife. He kissed her forehead for the first time. Suddenly, blood was flowing from Vivi’s nose loudly. Vivi hoped that people were beside her not panic. She felt pain and pale. And Andre tried to call a doctor. But, Vivi refused, she only wanted her husband to take her to the edge of the lake. First, Andre has rejected it, but Vivi  forced him.

Finally, Andre was agree. He had carried his wife to the edge of the lake. He had not cared of his self  whether he was tired or not. After arriving at the lake, Vivi asked to sit under the big tree. She asked his husband to look for a white rose. Her husband picked it soon. ''My wife, Vivi, this is a white rose for you,'' said Andre softly. Vivi received it. She kissed her husband's hand. And she smiled slowly. ''My dear, I love you much. If I am going now and I will never come back, please put this a white rose on my funeral,'' answered Vivi. Andre was saying nothing. Suddenly, Andre stood up and said,'' I can not life without you, my wife. If you are die, I will catch up with you anytime and anywhere.'' For five minutes there was silence. ''Andre, please put a white rose on my ear now,'' Vivi said softly. '' Yes, my dear,'' answered Andre. '' Am I beautiful?'' said Vivi softly. '' Yes, you are,'' answered Andre. Fact, Vivi detained her pain. But, she tried to close it of her husband. Andre embraced Vivi and Vivi had been holding her husband's hand.

''My dear,” Vivi whispered softly, if I must  decide between breathing and loving you, I will be use my last breath to say'' I WISH YOU LOVE ME FOREVERANDRE''. Vivi's head felt heavy. Softly, Vivi loosed  her husband's hands. As Vivi  floated, she was in the light. '' Vivi? Vivi?'' Andre cried. He surprised, because he looked his wife's face was streaming with blood of her noise. Andre patted his wife's cheeks. He tried to resuscitate his wife. Andre wiped her tears and he embraced his wife. Fact, Vivi had been in another world or died. According his promise, he had put a white rose on his wife's funeral. In the following days, Andre can not see his wife again. His heart's cried. But, he tried to be patient to deal his life in this world without his wife.

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