Akhirat: A Love Story

Tar, you've been silent since we met. What's up with you?

Boyfriend?

No… What are you doing these days?

Oh, that. Mostly drawing.

What? Just drawing?

No. My lovely cousin is just being humble.

She is secretly making an illustration book, guys.

Reva, no!

Look at the first page. See what's behind it as well.

Oh, my. Honestly, I'm speechless.

-That looks great! -That's so great!

It's great, don't hide it. Just look at it.

That's so cute! Is it about a couple?

Is this about you? Wait, there's a guy.

Who's this guy?

Tim!

-I invited Timur too. Is that okay? -Timur who?

Timur, our classmate, Rev. How could you forget?

-Hello, everyone. -Hey, Tim.

You're Rumit, right? Of course!

Rumit who?

He was my high school hero, babe.

Why is that?

Because he used to let me copy his work.

Right, Rumit? Thank you so much.

Rev, why do you call him "Rumit"?

If you spell Timur backwards, it becomes "Rumit," right?

-Okay, I get it. -Whatever she says.

Anyway, after we're done here, don't go straight home.

Let's go for some karaoke.

You like it, right?

-I'm so in! -As always.

Tar, karaoke, okay?

-What? After this? -Yes, after this.

-I can't. I have an appointment. -You're such a busy person.

-Tim, can you join us? -Sorry, I can't too.

Excuses, excuses… Let's just go for karaoke and see how it goes.

Let's watch the movie next time, okay?

Reva was talking too much.

It's okay. There will be a next time.

TICKETS

Do you want to watch this one instead?

No.

-We still can watch this. -No way.

No?

Anyway, it's been a while since we came here.

-Really? -Let's just stay here.

Okay.

Isn't this the table where we had our first conversation?

Isn't it that one?

No, this one.

I remember you were wearing a blue shirt,

and your hair looked so shiny, too much hair wax maybe,

and it was combed backwards.

And then I approached you.

That's right!

And you realized that we went to the same high school.

What if that was just me teasing you?

Oh, so you used to stalk me?

No. Reva told me.

I was just wondering,

the smartest kid in his class, the teacher's pet,

suddenly becomes a volunteer at the open-air cinema.

So it's true then. If Reva knows…

-the whole planet knows! -The whole planet knows!

But that's cool.

I'm glad that Reva told you.

If she didn't, how could I have met you?

Even though you moved to Australia afterwards,

and then started dating… What's his name again?

-Tim, let's drop this topic! -Oh!

Was it Nanda? The heir of an oil tycoon.

A perfect son-in-law for your mom.

But you're a million times better, Tim.

What matters now is that I'm happy with you.

Are you happy with me?

About our parents…

I'll find a way to talk to them later.

But let's not rush it.

-Let's go home now. -Okay.

-But let me pray first. -Okay.

-Let's pray together. -Sorry, I'm not Muslim.

I see.

LEAVE YOUR FOOTWEAR HERE

RESTAURANT PADANG JAYA OPEN

I'm surprised you're not looking for me today, Ms. Illustrator.

Ms. Illustrator Girl? Sorry, Mr. Accountant.

-I'm busy organizing the anniversary… -Tar…

put down your phone.

Dad…

Can I have a little bit?

Okay, this is the last time.

Hello. What's up, Roy?

Roy, I'm having lunch with my family. I'll call you later.

Okay, cool. Bye.

Mom, do we really have to go to Nanda's wedding?

Of course, we have to.

Nanda's family invited us. It won't look good if we don't.

Don't you want to see the Grand Mosque?

Not everyone can get in, you know?

Even though I'm sure Nanda just wants to show what you could have had

if you didn't break up with him.

You really have to say that, Mom?

Just kidding.

No need to pout like that, or your face will age faster.

I'm going to the toilet.

Watch my bag.

I'm busy organizing my parent's anniversary party

the day after tomorrow.

I'm about to meet the event organizer.

Yes, Roy?

Miss me?

Well… a little bit.

Really? Just a little bit?

You want to meet up tonight?

-What are you looking for, Pete? -The car keys.

Tim!

-Yes? -Don't forget the microwave!

-Yes, Mom. -Where is it?

Type 906.

It's not here.

I told you yesterday, I put the keys in the marble jar.

When did you say that?

That's why you should listen when someone is talking to you.

Tim, don't get the wrong microwave.

-This shipment is important. Okay? -Yes, Mom. I'm about to take it.

Sure. I'll pick you up as usual at the end of the street.

Okay. I'll tell Mom that I'm going out with Reva.

Ahem.

Bagus!

I thought we are going to meet an EO for your anniversary party?

-Good afternoon. -Bagus, have a seat.

Here.

I'm good.

Tar, do you remember Bagus?

Auntie Sari's son.

You used to play together when you were a little.

Auntie, I'm so sorry for being late.

I forgot how bad Jakarta's traffic is.

-It's okay. Have you eaten? -Yes, I have.

Huh?

What is this for?

I borrowed it from the church, for our Bible study later at home.

Mom, you didn't give another discount for the microwave, did you?

It was free.

Jeez.

Mom, how can we make money

if you just keep giving them things for free?

But it's for the church in Kupang, Tim.

So I consider it a donation.

But you could have asked me first, Mom.

I have spent my time taking care of your business finances.

I swear to God, we'll do better selling this car to the junkyard!

Think about the business side too, Mom.

We can't survive like this.

Yes, I know.

Finally!

Tim, have you brought that wedding invitation inside?

The one from the head of the neighborhood.

Yes, it's on the dining table.

Did you know that his child is two years younger than you?

Don't you want to find a girlfriend at the church, Tim?

Pete!

Tar, Bagus just got his master's degree from the US.

What are you up to these days, Bagus?

But I also run my own fintech start-up company.

Isn't he great, Tar?

You're also single right, Gus?

What do you do?

I'm working on an illustration book.

Gus, Mentari's illustrations are great.

-Let's sit over there. -Over there, right? Sounds great.

Selma?

-Oh, my god! -Remember me?

Yes! We haven't seen each other in such a long time!

How are you? What's keeping you busy these days?

Well, I'm a member of the mosque council.

How about you, Selma?

I work from home, selling things online with the help of my kids.

Sometimes, I volunteer at the church too.

Auntie Selma, how are you?

Wait… you went to the same school as Timur, didn't you?

Remember her, Tim?

What? Yes.

Please enjoy your lunch, sorry for interrupting.

-See you. -See you.

See you.

Tim, what's her name?

All I remember is how annoying she was.

-Auntie Rahayu, Mom. -Right.

I don't think so, Tim. Not a good idea.

Why? Because my entire family is here.

Bagus?

Don't worry about him. He's just a random guy my mom introduced me to.

Tim, I'm so sorry, but I have to practice my speech.

Can we talk about this later?

Okay?

I'm sorry.

Ladies and gentlemen, aunties and uncles,

before we continue our dinner…