Di bawah langit biru dan cerah musim kemarau, Sari dan Budi melangkah di jalur berbatu menuju puncak Gunung Bromo.

Under the clear and blue sky of the dry season, Sari and Budi walked the rocky path toward the summit of Mount Bromo.

Udara dingin menusuk kulit, tapi pemandangan tak terlupakan.

The cold air pierced their skin, but the unforgettable view made the journey worth it.

Lembah-lembah hijau, kawah-kawah vulkanik, dan pusaran kabut yang menari di sekitar mereka, membuat perjalanan ini tak terasa berat.

Green valleys, volcanic craters, and swirling mists dancing around them made the journey feel less arduous.

Sari adalah wanita yang penuh semangat dan pemberani, tapi tak banyak yang tahu bahwa ia menyimpan ketakutan.

Sari was an enthusiastic and brave woman, but few knew that she harbored fears.

Ketakutan tidak cukup kuat untuk mencapai puncak.

Fears that she might not be strong enough to reach the summit.

Budi, sahabat setianya, selalu ada di sampingnya.

Budi, her loyal friend, was always by her side.

Ia tahu betapa pentingnya perjalanan ini bagi Sari.

He knew how important this journey was for Sari.

"Mari, Sari. Kita sudah setengah jalan," kata Budi sambil tersenyum mendukung.

"Come on, Sari. We're halfway there," Budi said, smiling supportively.

Namun, semakin mereka naik, makin terasa sulit bagi Sari.

However, as they climbed higher, it became increasingly difficult for Sari.

Kepalanya mulai pusing, nafasnya tersengal-sengal.

Her head began to ache, her breath became labored.

Sakit di dadanya semakin parah.

The pain in her chest worsened.

Gejala-gejala penyakit ketinggian mulai muncul.

Symptoms of altitude sickness began to appear.

Setiap langkah jadi perjuangan.

Each step became a struggle.

"Budi, aku tidak yakin bisa melanjutkan," ucap Sari pelan, tangannya gemetar memegang batu.

"Budi, I'm not sure I can continue," Sari whispered, her hand trembling as she held onto a rock.

Budi melihat kondisi Sari dengan mata khawatir.

Budi looked at Sari with worried eyes.

"Jangan paksa diri, Sari. Kesehatanmu lebih penting."

"Don't push yourself, Sari. Your health is more important."

"Tapi Budi, aku ingin sampai puncak!" jawab Sari keras kepala.

"But Budi, I want to reach the summit!" Sari replied stubbornly.

Walau tubuhnya lemah, tekadnya kuat.

Although her body was weak, her determination was strong.

Mereka berhenti sejenak di sebuah titik yang agak datar.

They paused for a moment at a relatively flat spot.

Sari menarik napas panjang, mencoba mengatur napasnya.

Sari took a deep breath, trying to regulate her breathing.

Tapi tubuhnya tidak bersahabat.

But her body was uncooperative.

Kakinya goyah dan akhirnya ia terjatuh.

Her legs wobbled, and she eventually collapsed.

"Sari!" Budi segera berlutut di sampingnya. Wajahnya pucat.

"Sari!" Budi immediately knelt beside her, his face pale.

Dalam hati, Budi bimbang.

In his heart, Budi was torn.

Apakah harus terus mencoba naik dengan risiko lebih besar, atau turun dan selamatkan Sari?

Should they risk going higher or descend and ensure Sari's safety?

Akhirnya, ia memutuskan.

Finally, he decided.

"Kita turun sekarang," katanya tegas.

"We're going down now," he said firmly.

"Kamu lebih penting dari puncak."

"You are more important than the summit."

Setelah sedikit pemulihan, dengan susah payah, mereka mulai turun.

After a little recovery, with great effort, they began to descend.

Perlahan, hati-hati, Budi merangkul Sari sepanjang perjalanan.

Slowly, carefully, Budi supported Sari throughout the journey.

Setiap langkah terasa jauh lebih berat, tapi juga lebih meyakinkan.

Each step felt much heavier but also more purposeful.

Akhirnya, mereka sampai di pos bantuan pertama.

Eventually, they reached the first aid post.

Sari berbaring, mencoba memulihkan diri.

Sari lay down, trying to recover.

Di sampingnya, Budi duduk menjaga.

Beside her, Budi sat vigilantly.

"Sari, kamu sudah sangat kuat. Jangan merasa gagal," ucap Budi lembut, meyakinkan.

"Sari, you've been very strong. Don't feel like a failure," Budi said softly, reassuring her.

Sari menatap Budi, dalam hatinya ada rasa baru. Rasa pentingnya mendengarkan tubuh sendiri, dan betapa berharganya dukungan teman.

Sari looked at Budi, feeling a newfound sense of importance in listening to her body and the value of a friend's support.

"Terima kasih, Budi. Kamu benar. Aku harus lebih mendengar tubuhku," katanya dengan senyum lemah tapi tulus.

"Thank you, Budi. You're right. I need to listen to my body more," she said with a weak but sincere smile.

Perjalanan pulang mereka adalah perjalanan mengenal diri.

Their journey back was a journey of self-discovery.

Walau mereka tidak mencapai puncak Gunung Bromo, mereka telah mencapai puncak lain—pengertian dan persahabatan sejati.

Although they did not reach the summit of Mount Bromo, they reached another peak—understanding and true friendship.

Dan di bawah langit cerah itu, di tengah pemandangan yang menakjubkan, Sari tidak merasa kalah.

And under that clear sky, amidst the stunning scenery, Sari did not feel defeated.

Ia merasa kuat, lebih dari sebelumnya.

She felt stronger than ever.