Chapter 37. A Cup of Coffee

"Next week, we'll go to Surabaya together with Mr. Darian and Mr. David," Fahira revealed during dinner with Ariel. The 18-year-old teenager stopped chewing her food in surprise. She quickly swallowed the mouthful and washed it down with a gulp of warm tea to clear her throat.

"Are you serious, Sis Fahira?" Ariel replied, stuttering in disbelief. He had longed to visit his parents' graves for a while. However, he had kept this wish to himself, not wanting to burden Fahira with his thoughts.

"Yes, I'm serious. It's a school holiday for you anyway," Fahira continued with teary eyes. She felt the same longing. Missing her hometown, cherishing memories with her parents and friends.

"Are you sure it's safe for us to go back?" Ariel asked, his smile fading as he remembered the foreign letter they found when they woke up in the apartment they currently lived in.

Fahira smiled and nodded reassuringly, &