Merlinda (Ranging Back)
Thank you, There was once !

Now it was time for Elin to approach the side of the tomb, after Green and Nathan were slightly away.

The closer the step. Then his legs grew weaker. It was as if he was running out of energy to get closer to the side of the tomb.

His hands shook, as he put a white rose over the grave. "I came back "he said calmly. However, his breathing raced faster.

" How are you doing ? " he asked so slowly. At this moment his lips seemed unable to speak.

He stared longer at the inscription on the tombstone before him. Like Alfin, he was fixated on the time it was written for the man's departure, "it's been a long time" she smiled blandly.

His chest is getting tighter at the moment. However, he could still hold back his tears from falling.

" Ger., I'm sure you would have known for coming here "he said in silence, looking at the tombstone in front of him, "I hope you're happy "he said weakly.

" I'm going to marry Gerry soon" he said, and this time the words that came out of his mouth began to falter.

He paused for a moment to take a deep breath, "are you happy with this news ? " he asked with eyes that began to glaze over.

He fell back silent.His lips seemed unable to speak, although there were actually many sentences that he wanted to express.

His eyes grew more and more silent, staring at the lifeless thing before him.

" I miss you Gerry" she said in silence, with her eyes closed for a moment.

" I brought him here and didn't mean to hurt you" he said, looking at Daniel, who was still standing quietly not far from him.

" Dear come here "the door. As Daniel approached the side of the tomb, Amel suddenly left.

Everyone looked at each other in surprise and panic. However, no one tried to stop his steps. Because they choose to understand, how to be that woman.

" Stay here. Let me catch up with him " said Alfin, as he walked away from the tomb and ran after his wife.

Elin looked at Green, and the woman nodded, gesturing. That it's okay. There is nothing to worry about for Amel's departure from the side of the tomb.

Daniel was by Elin's side and looked at the tomb before him, "he was Gerry. He's my future husband and I'm sure you already know " said Elin again speaking to the lifeless thing in front of him.

" You saw Gerry's face. I just found out that we met him once. Destiny is so funny, no, or indeed at that time you deliberately brought me to Lombok, so that I met him "he said with slightly curved lips. He revealed it in his silence, and after that he went back silent for a moment.

And without knowing it Daniel kept looking at him. Looking clearly at the sad eyes that continue to look towards the tomb, "Cry, if you want to cry dearly" he said arrived.

Making Elin stare straight at him, "really" he said again, with smiling lips.

" You can't hold him back, just because I "he said calmly. Hearing that, the tears held in Elin's eyes finally fell, "crying. Really this time I'll let him "he said again.

" You saw Gery. This is what makes him able to replace your place" said Elin again staring at the tomb in front of him.

" no. Your place is not changed, friend "cut Daniel who looked at the tomb, "You are still in his heart and I understand. We have a different story in his life and I appreciate your story "congratulations with a smile.

" And you don't have to worry anymore. I will take good care of him. I promise "he said it seriously.

" I'm sure you're an amazing man. Until everyone is so hard to lose you. If time could be turned, I'd be so eager to meet you Friend "

Daniel went back into silence for a moment, "As I said, don't worry anymore. I will really take care and love him well "he said once more, holding the stone gently before him.

" I waited there "he said to Elin. Then he went to the side of the tomb and still let his future wife be there. He understood very well, there must be so many things that the woman wanted to express there. Although it wasn't about him, it didn't worry him.

Elin returned to her own side of the tomb and took another deep breath, "I don't know what to say anymore. There are so many things I want to say to you "he said.

" It's not a story in the novel, is it ?. I really don't want this to be the end of Gerry's story. This is not a story that should end once they discover each other's happiness. You really will never end up in everyone's story "

Elin wiped her tears, "after this. Maybe when will I come here again. But I hope you understand. Because it doesn't mean I've forgotten you ".

" I'm happy to have been part of the story in your life and you've been part of the story in my life" she said smilingly, but her eyes didn't stop glazing "It turns out that our story is only this limited, just be part of our respective life stories ".

" Gerry." call him so calmly, "Thank you. Thank you for so many things that have happened because of you. Thank you for making my life story so interesting and.." he said stopped for a moment, "Thank you for ever being in my life "he said so deeply, he said, and unknowingly the tears came back without saying goodbye, "Blessed in your place Gerry and I are happy here" he continued with his hands moving back rubbing the tombstone in front of him.

And then her tears flowed back so hard. His heart ached when he realized that this would be the end of their long story.

Again he remembered for a few years that it was not easy to go through. It was a hard day after the man's departure and a time when he had to accept that the man really would never exist again.

Her tears broke as she re-imagined the difficult times and realized that all had passed. And he can get to today.

Green who was still standing there couldn't hold back his tears. Near him the fragile body of Elin who was crying over the tomb, "clear everything. It's okay, you deserve to remember it again. But only for today. Because tomorrow you must be ready to return to your new life "he said, holding gently on the woman's shoulder.

" And he must be happy for you.

Elin no longer said anything. Only the sound of sobs continued to echo in silence between the increasingly cold air and under the cloudy clouds, "I went Gerry "her farewell with the rest of the tears still flowing.

" So we will meet again. And I hope that you still recognize me as someone who has a story in your life ".

" Be happy in Gerry's peace and once again thank you, because there was "he said with all the emotions left, before leaving, he looked back at the man's grave, "Gerry goodbye. But this is not the end "he said in silence, then stepped in with Green who continued to be by his side.

And simultaneously the rain falls. Wetting the stalk after the flower stalk placed on the tomb.

Today the earth seems to be a witness, from the story of a pair of humans who ended up on a tombstone.

No one is being selfish and there is nothing to blame in the story. Everyone deserves to be happy again. And the Earth seemed to give the final trickle to a story that could not unite.

Daniel's hand was stretched out to the woman who was now looking at him wistfully. " It's okay "he said so softly and sincerely.

" let's "Take him to go. Elin nodded and welcomed his hand, "Thank you for understanding "he said the same as he said before.

And alternately now Daniel is nodding, "For in this I must understand "the reply is to smile.

Elin looked back at the tomb, which was now wet with rain. However, it looked so beautiful with a few flower stalks on it, and together the sunlight again appeared, as if pressing in the middle of the raindrop.

" I hope this is a sign. That you give blessing "he said to the glow of the afternoon sun.

" Thank you Gerry and Goodbye again "he said with a deep breath.

Even though his feet are heavy. But he had to leave, not because of the rain but because their story was over, and the rain seemed to cover their story.

" Till meet in heaven "so deep, and at the same time a hand clasped his body, "now your story is with me. Let's create a more interesting story " said Daniel with a smile.

In the midst of eyes that reddened Elin's lips now curled up, "Come on, and promise never to end it, unless it's fate "reply back and Daniel nods.

" Promise" he said as he pointed his little finger.

Elin laughed, then hooked her little finger on Daniel's finger, "The promise of "reward was earnest and it was then that the speck of rain stopped and the afternoon sun grew brighter. " You see the world's dear has tied our promise" said Daniel smiling.

Elin nodded, and for a moment looked back at the tomb, "Thank you "he said once more. Before he finally left.