Ai, Love Me
Eps 57, Call to go to City

“are you tired?” ask Johan.

“hah? tired of? Whatisit? it's only been a few minutes” said Guntur.

“but I'm a little tired” said Johan.

“iya I also” sahut Aji.

“so we both equally easily tired” said Johan.

“iya, even I lost a running race when competing against Aqila”, said Aji.

“he really looks like me. I even lost a race with Emilia”, Johan thought.

“then, go up. I will carry you” Johan said with a squat.

“waahh, hmm thank you” Aji replied with great pleasure.

Aji immediately climbed on Johan's back and then Johan lifted his waist again. They continue the journey with Aji being carried by Johan on his back. They finally reached the other side of the forest after a few minutes.

“when this used to be a forest. But now it is completely charred and leaves only dirty and black soil because of charcoal” said Aqila.

“you are right, but for some time only, this land has been able to adapt and take charcoal essence as a soil fertilizer” explained Johan.

“ehh? Is charcoal good for plants?” ask Thunder.

“PH has the advantage of being less favored by weeds and bacteria. Chaff charcoal has the ability to absorb low water and good porosity. This property is beneficial if used as a growing medium because it supports the improvement of soil structure due to aeration and drainage for the better. If you have High School and majored in IPA, you will be taught about the process of soil improvement and replacement of plant” planting media explained Johan.

“already, don't understand, don't care either. Not important also sih” said Ryu.

“ini lesson tau! You guys should listen to it well” shouted Johan provoked by emotion.

“yaaaa” Ryu said with a flat face.

“basis Ryu, he really blakan like Nyoman. Really honest guy once” thought Johan.

“we will go to that tree” Johan said as he pointed towards Odessa's Hornbeam tree.

They continued walking for a few more minutes and then up to two minutes walking. As they approached the tree, they saw a woman, Odessa, sweeping away the dry leaves and falling.

“good morning, Odessa” Johan said as he walked towards Odessa.

Hearing this, Odessa turned her body and saw that Johan was behind her. Johan who carried the body of aji behind him had surprised Odessa there. Spontaneous Odessa releases her broom until it falls to the wet ground due to the rain and runs towards Johan. With so much firmer, Odessa bumped into Johan and hugged him so tightly.

“I'm afraid, I can't sleep” whispered Johan while hugging Johan's body.

“just calm down, soon your tree will be safe as before” replied Johan while hugging Johan's body back.

“ehem ahem, excuse me but we're not figures here.I'm being carried by Brother Johan and you're hugging him. I almost fell behind here” said Aji who is still carried by Johan.

“ehh, i-iya sorry” replied Johan immediately lowered Aji's body

“what is this woman that Brother Johan will meet?” ask Thunder.

“dia beautiful, really beautiful. Even prettier than Iris ku” said Aji by comparing it with his Action Figure.

“hai, who are you? Are you Johan's sister?” asked Odessa in a soft voice.

“ehh? They are not adi-“ said Johan stopped.

“iya, we are all his sister” answer them all simultaneously.

“waahh, it turns out Johan also has a sister. Her sister is also beautiful and handsome. Your panda doll is also beautiful” said Odessa while staring at Aqila's doll.

“many thanks, whose sister's name?” ask Aqila.

“iya, whose sister's name? Kok we rarely meet with brother even though we are one village” Ryu said.

“sister name, just call Odessa Ai” Odessa said with a slight bow of her head.

“waahh, the name is cute and cool” said Guntur.

“iya, pantes kak Johan likes the same brother Odessa” said Fathur.

“ehh? Emm, ehkehmm” said Odessa with flushed cheeks as well as Johan.

“now you guys play here. The air is fresh and warm. The sunlight is not so hot here either. You guys just play together here, Brother Johan will talk to sister Odessa under a tree. Don't run and don't play far away. It will fall and your clothes will get dirty. Okay!” obviously Johan.

“iya kak” answer them all simultaneously.

They all play with their toys at the same place while Johan and Odessa walk under the tree together. They both sat on the grass which was a little wet because of the rain last night. While staring at the magnificent scenery, they were entertained by the behavior of the children who were playing there.

With a breeze blowing like a dime from a lake that stretches wide, while the sunlight is not so stinging makes the atmosphere there so comfortable. Johan sat directly next to Odessa, clasping his hands together. Odessa's body is slightly leaning on Johan's body to his right and vice versa.

The wind blows the waters of the lake to make a unique motf like a small wave. Smooth wind makes the leaves and weeds around them dance to sway to the rhythm of the wind. After all, this was the quietest day of Johan's life where he sat side by side with the woman he liked.

“they're all funny aren't they?” johan asked as she looked at the children playing.

“I can't believe you have a sister” said Odessa.

“I know that. But my point is I didn't know that you could be gentle by a little boy” said Odessa.

“ehh? Why do you even think like that?” ask Johan.

“because when we first met, I thought that you were the one who always shuts down. I feel that you are a person who is not good at talking to others. And I guess that you can't stand the behavior of a child. That's why I'm a little surprised if you like little boys” explained Odessa.

“emm, so so. Maybe you were right then. But now I am different. I used to be so shut up and really alone. I hate kids because they're noisy and always dirty. But now I want to have a sister. Even I dreamt that I would have a sister and I was so happy when it was” Johan said.

“buset, to kebawa mimpi” Odessa said.

“if you. Is your body better?” ask Johan.

“yahh, a little sore but already gapapa kok” replied Odessa.

“ohh yes, I want it to be the same as you. When last night I was unconscious here, did you come home then?” ask Johan.

“emm, i-yeah. I've been picked up with my papah here. And also I'm sorry that I didn't take you away from here because I was unconscious at the time. So they left you here while my body was brought home” Odessa replied.

“ohh, so. If you can tell, where is your home?” ask Johan.

“I've told you, my house is far from here. You will never understand as much as I will never understand your home where” explained Odessa.

“reasonable too. In that case, are you still curious about my house in the city?” ask Johan.

“i really want to go to your house in the city. But, is that too far?” ask Odessa.

“ very far anyway, but you will not be tired kok” said Johan.

“do you want to tell me everything in town?” ask Odessa.

“I will make you drool because I want to go to the city. There, you will find a super duper building. It could even be said to be fifty times larger than the village office which is currently still used by the villagers as a refuge. There you can get everything. All the needs of girls like you are there. You can buy clothes, food, toys, shoes, bags, cosmetics, jewelry, and much more. Then there is also really crowded even at night. In the middle of the night, the streets will still be bright. Street lights will decorate the streets along with high-rise buildings that emit light from the room and make a beautiful view at night. It will be really fun if you go there. I'll buy you everything” Johan said.

“you still haven't told me about the playground” said Odessa.

“heh? Are you interested in that place? the place is just an ordinary park that contains games such as swings, seesaws, and others. Many adults are also still playing it” said Johan.

“I want to go there” said Odessa with a sharp gaze.

“ehh? With so many choices, do you want to play on the playground? Don't you want to play in Roller Coaster?” ask Johan.

“what is it?” ask Odessa.

“like train but really drove very fast and very high. In fact, if asked to choose to be given 1 million dollars and ride the vehicle, I choose not to ride the vehicle because it is so scary” said Johan.

“i think it's a little dangerous. I also do not want, I want a playground” said Odessa with a sharp gaze but a voice that is so spoiled.

“yawah yaudah, we will go to the playground” replied Johan in a resigned tone.

“when can we go there? I want to go to your house” said Odessa.

“any minute I'll be back home and you won't be able to come with me now because I'm just hitching a ride in someone's car. It was just a transport car that was only enough for two people” explained Johan.

“hmm, so so” said Odessa while nodding her head.

“ma-sorry yes” replied Johan.

“just relax, that's okay. But when can you take me there?” ask Odessa.

“because I am currently going to the village because I ran away from home, maybe I can come here in two days. During that time I will use to find a list of fun places for us to play all day there” said Johan.

“ide good, thanks a lot ya” said Odessa with a tightened hand grip.

“now, maybe you should get back to rest. From last night you still haven't rested right?” odessa said as she stared intently at Johan's eyes up close.

“actually I was asleep, but suddenly I woke up and now I can't sleep anymore” replied Johan.

“then, sleep beside me. Take it easy, there's nothing. Here is also warm and fresh” said Odessa.

“hmm, thank you very much” explained Johan.

At that time, Johan also slept with the position of using both thighs Odessa as his sleep pads. With so much clarity, Johan was able to gaze at the beautiful sweet face of Odessa from below so closely. Johan is really grateful that Johan can fight his fears, because otherwise Johan would not have been able to save Odessa last night.

“thank goodness” said Johan with a sigh of relief.

“heh, what's up?” asked Odessa while stroking Elus on Johan's forehead.

“not what. If only I hadn't come in time last night to save you, maybe I would have sat alone beside this tree by crying so sadly” said Johan.

With a slap so slow, Odessa puffed her cheeks and put on an irritated look while saying to Johan. “you yesterday came so late. I've been waiting for you here until the rain and the two men tie my hands together. It really hurts. Fortunately the person did not cut my tree, if only my tree was cut down, I would not be able to return to Kini” said Odessa while in an upset tone.

“hah? can't go back?” ask Johan.

“buset I keceplosan” think Odessa in heart.

“ma-I mean, I won't be able to find the same tree like this again in this forest” said Odessa with a bit of broken up.