Di sebuah sore cerah di musim kemarau, Ardi dan Sari tiba di Reruntuhan Kuno Berastagi.

On a clear afternoon during the dry season, Ardi and Sari arrived at the Reruntuhan Kuno Berastagi.

Langit biru bersih mewarnai perjalanan mereka, sementara hutan lebat mengelilingi situs bersejarah itu.

The clear blue sky painted their journey while dense forests surrounded the historic site.

Ardi ingin mengesankan Sari dengan pengetahuannya.

Ardi wanted to impress Sari with his knowledge.

"Ini pohon peningset," kata Ardi, menunjuk ke sebuah kartu informasi yang terpasang di samping tanaman besar.

"This is the pohon peningset," said Ardi, pointing to an information card attached next to the large plant.

"Zaman dulu, masyarakat lokal menggunakan ini untuk ritual.

"In ancient times, the local people used this for rituals."

"Sari menatap pohon itu dengan curiga.

Sari looked at the tree suspiciously.

"Banyak orang percaya takhayul, ya, Ard?

"A lot of people believe in superstitions, don't they, Ardi?"

"Ardi tersenyum, meyakinkan.

Ardi smiled, reassuring.

Mereka melanjutkan eksplorasi.

They continued their exploration.

Di salah satu sudut terpencil, Sari—penasaran—menyentuh tanaman berbentuk aneh dan berwarna unik.

In one secluded corner, Sari, curious, touched a plant with a strange shape and unique color.

Saat itulah masalah dimulai.

That's when the problem began.

Seketika, kulit Sari mulai memerah.

Suddenly, Sari's skin started to redden.

Nafasnya menjadi berat.

Her breathing became heavy.

Ardi langsung menyadari ini adalah reaksi alergi.

Ardi immediately realized this was an allergic reaction.

"Sari!

"Sari!"

" seru Ardi panik.

shouted Ardi in a panic.

"Kau baik-baik saja?

"Are you okay?"

"Sari hanya bisa menggelengkan kepala.

Sari could only shake her head.

Tanpa pikir panjang, Ardi memutuskan untuk bertindak.

Without thinking twice, Ardi decided to act.

Meninggalkan eksplorasi, ia ingat cerita neneknya tentang tanaman yang bisa mengatasi alergi.

Leaving the exploration, he remembered his grandmother's story about a plant that could treat allergies.

Dengan kecepatan kilat, Ardi berlari menuju semak-semak, mencari daun sireh yang sering disebut neneknya.

With lightning speed, Ardi ran towards the bushes, searching for daun sireh his grandmother often mentioned.

Aroma rerumputan kering menyergap hidungnya.

The scent of dry grass hit his nose.

Waktu terasa mendesak.

Time seemed pressing.

Menemukan apa yang dicari, ia segera menghancurkan daun itu hingga keluar sari hijau.

Finding what he searched for, he immediately crushed the leaves until a green extract came out.

Dengan lembut, Ardi mengoleskan sari itu ke kulit Sari.

Gently, Ardi applied the extract to Sari's skin.

Perlahan, Sari bisa bernafas lebih lega.

Gradually, Sari could breathe more easily.

Ia mengangguk berterima kasih pada Ardi.

She nodded in gratitude to Ardi.

"Kau menyelamatkanku.

"You saved me."

"Mereka akhirnya sampai di desa terdekat.

They eventually reached the nearest village.

Warga sekitar memperlakukan Sari dengan penuh perhatian.

The nearby villagers treated Sari with great care.

Saat kembali ke universitas, pengalaman ini mengubah keduanya.

Upon returning to the university, the experience changed them both.

Ardi sadar bahwa ambisi tak boleh mengalahkan kepedulian.

Ardi realized that ambition shouldn't override care.

Sari, di sisi lain, kagum dengan pengetahuan lokal dan ketangkasan Ardi.

Sari, on the other hand, was impressed by Ardi's local knowledge and dexterity.

Persahabatan mereka semakin kuat, melebihi sekadar keinginan untuk mengesankan satu sama lain.

Their friendship grew stronger, beyond just the desire to impress each other.

Dengan tangan Sari dalam genggamannya, Ardi tersenyum.

With Sari's hand in his, Ardi smiled.

Mereka berdua tahu bahwa perjalanan hari itu akan selamanya terukir dalam ingatan, bukan karena reruntuhan kuno, tetapi karena pengalaman berharga yang menyatukan hati mereka.

They both knew that the journey that day would forever be etched in their memories, not because of the ancient ruins, but because of the valuable experience that united their hearts.