Deja Vu [ Lilian Ashley ]
40. Beachside

THE NEXT morning, I prepared a small bag containing sunscreen, two small towels, a change of clothes with a shirt suit as well as a skirt, and a swimsuit.

Before going to the lobby to wait for the pick-up, I devoured one loaf of bread and drank a glass of milk. For a long time I did not turn on the television because I was always in a hurry to go to college in the morning and immediately went to bed when I came home from work. I turned on the television and live-streamed a local news update.

"It was found in the XXX area there were many stray dogs that died and almost became carrion. Observations state that the bodies of the dogs were caused by irresponsible hands. There were puncture wounds on the neck and stomach."

An image that became the topic of the news has been edited into a blur. The area mentioned is this city.

Then, the source was interviewed, "there should be a captive breeding town of stray dogs to avoid something like this."

As for the other sources, "B*****some***wild dogs harm the environment. Especially the rabies ones. But, an incident like this is not the solution to getting rid of the dogs."

Only the death of the dog was reported like this. Local news is completely out of ideas to air interesting things.

I turned off the television and went out of the apartment. However, after locking the door, I gasped in shock when I saw Zack leaning against the wall next to my apartment door. Suddenly it occurred to me about the news of the number of stray dogs dying. There's no way Zack would do that in one night. Never mind, I'm thinking a no-no.

"Why not just wait in the lobby? There you can sit on the couch" I said as I walked with him.

"I didn't know I had to wait there" Zack replied. Yes also. I should have told him that yesterday.

After walking out of the apartment, Megan's white APV was waiting. When I opened the back passenger door, I saw Vin with Kai and River in the back seat of the third row. The second row is Kurt and two empty seats. In both front seats, Megan is driving and next to her is Sherly.

"Pas, I also brought a friend," I said as I entered the car first, then Zack followed.

Instantly there was a sound of holding back laughter from behind and a laugh came from Kai.

"Jeez, don't you, Vin?" kai asked, nudging Vin's arm. "Tell me to have River sit down with you so Kurt can be Ashley?"

Just remembered that it had been a chance for me to tell Vin if the type of guy I liked was reflected in Kurt. Diligent, smart to cook, indifferent to women, and smart. His face was also quite handsome despite the adorned glasses. But that doesn't mean I have a crush on that guy. Vin wants to get me closer to Kurt. Don't wonder why I can tell Vin something personal. He is a typical human being very friendly and looks so close to anyone, to the point that I do not hesitate when chatting with him in discussing various topics. It is fitting that the fans think we are so close, they should also know that the idol being hailed is very close to anyone.

"What are you talking about, anyway?" kurt said with a ketus. I think he's upset by Kai's laughter.

"Hurricane, Kurt. Hajar, this is a child." River.

They are always noisy wherever and whenever. Hopefully Zack can understand. Next, the car starts to run and only takes a few minutes at normal speed to the beach.

On our arrival at the destination, everyone scattered to the public toilet and of course with the intention of changing clothes more relaxed. Next, I saw that the boys had changed their appearance by wearing only short non-tight swim trousers in various motifs. Sherly and Megan, I don't know. I had trouble explaining their swimsuits, like boxer models, but they were pink. Boxer shorts and tops that are often worn in gymnasiums. At least better than just a bikini duplicated plain underwear.

On the other hand, that is me, a swimsuit model that I wear like a sleeveless dress but covers the neck as well as a skirt that folds over the knee. Open, but not excessive. Never mind, discussing swimsuits is very convoluted.

River and Vin quickly slid into the water. Megan and I first approached the grilled corn merchant. I bought two corns and one I gave to Zack who was standing under a tree to shelter from the morning sun. It was natural for him to shy away from sun exposure because his skin was quite pale and definitely sensitive.

"Need sunscreen?" I asked after she received the grilled corn from me.

Zack who was biting my corn gave me a moment of silence. "You should offer before I hold this corn."

This time I was silent because I realized my stupidity. Both of our hands were already exposed to a little butter from the grilled corn and it was impossible to apply sunscreen with these hands.

"Hey, Bro!" Kai appears and places his arm on Zack's shoulder. "Lo Ashley's friend? I know, I'm Kai. Lo's name?"

"Zack," Zack replied as he turned toward Kai in a friendly manner. "Ali's friend too?"

"To be more precise, little friend Ashley," Kai replied confidently.

Immediately I pulled Kai's hand and I placed the grilled corn on him. "Hold me, I'll wash my hands."

"Thank you." In the end Kai ran away and I just screamed because he had brought my grilled corn. So annoying.

As I stood on the edge of the water to wash my hands, Sherly pushed me down and finally got wet. Furthermore, my eyes became sore from being hit by a little sand in the water.

"To the beach must be wet!" sherly shouted as she ran into the water with her raunchy laughter.

I went back to Zack wet and picked up sunscreen from the bag I had placed on one of the beach benches. I flicked my hands over and over again until they were dry enough and poured a lot of gel on my palms.

"Give me your hand, I'll put it on" I said, rubbing my hands full of sunscreen gel.

"Then you're alone?" Zack asked as he extended his hand.

My mouth began to rub against me, "I'm wet like this because of Sherly. Never mind, after all, the morning sunlight won't make me squeamish."

As she swept the gel all over Zack's skin, her part was visible, she thrusting the freshly bitten grilled corn into my mouth. Without resisting, I bit the corn even though I was aware of a messy stain around my mouth. Looks like I have to buy again, because it tastes so good.

Next, I threw myself into the beach and started taking revenge on Sherly by pinning her neck using my armpits. Then I buried his head until he panicked. I saw Vin and Kurt talking to Zack. Meanwhile, Megan is collecting shells that she thinks are good.

"Let's eat together at the restaurant over there" said Kai, who was sitting on a duck buoy right next to me.

"Hey-hey! I just rented a buoy in five minutes! Then go ahead." Kai answered with fret.

I was in a hurry to feel thirsty. I bought mineral water from a nearby stall and returned to the beach looking up at the sky. It has been an hour we all play until the beach residents are increasing.

"I just realized that the big building over there is the apartment you live in." Zack appeared next to me and I stopped gulping down water.

Zack is still in a dry state because it has not touched the sea water at all. I remember where he once stood while calling me, and swimming to save me.

"It's very close if we jump right out of the apartment" I said, jokingly.

"Very close to death you mean?" Zack asked me a question that made me flat-faced. Spooky also said and imagined how my anxiety when trying to jump from the apartment. "I'm just kidding."

Actually I know it's not a joke, but the contents of his brain that mention a fact.

"This month there will be a leonid meteor." I remember how Zack took me to watch the meteor shower so far away. She's here, and I want her on the balcony of the apartment. Therefore, I will fulfill his former wish. "Let's watch it here!"

Zack raised both eyebrows. "On this beach?"

"True, the view must be more beautiful if we watch it here," I said excitedly. "You want to, don't you?"

I'll make sure that we can do what Zack wanted with me.

"Yes, I want to."

Glad to hear that answer.

Playing on the beach with all kinds of behavior from burying Kurt accompanied by the suspect is Vin with River. Then Kai who swims using a buoy until unconscious has reached the middle of the sea. Then Zack just wanted to take pictures of the beach scene, and Sherly and I were hanging out next to a grilled sausage seller to buy her merchandise.

Next, we cleaned ourselves and changed clothes. I gave Zack one towel because I knew he didn't have any preparation. As Kai said, we all went to seafood restaurants to fill our stomachs even though some of us had snacked so much. When entering an open-air restaurant that has wooden furniture. I think it looks more like a bar. Perhaps the theme is traditional in order to give the impression of a thick culture for tourists.

In addition to observing the architecture and all sorts of decorations, my eyes saw two people I knew were sitting at one of the long tables. They turned their faces away from us, but were still caught by me. Now the ones who show me their faces are Crystal and Rua. They're not tired at all. An idea immediately popped into my head.

I forcefully pulled Zack's hand and made him sit in front of Crystal. While I was next to him right in front of Rua. The two of them must have panicked in silence because I did this act. After a few seconds, all my friends simultaneously filled the vacancy of the chair on this table noisily.

"Ashley who is choosy, means the table is good" said Kai, sitting next to me.

Megan said, "It should be on the sidelines so I can see the scenery."

"A lot of sand flying to know that on the edge. It's good here!" Sherly snaps from the end of the table.

I thought from the beginning, if Vin knew Zeha, he would automatically know other croco-kroco. That assumption was reinforced by her occupying the seat next to Rua. It turned out that from the beginning I had been monitored, not only DJ, but Vin as well.

"Hows it? It's better not to be this close?" I had sarcastic elements on Crystal while putting my hands together on the table.

He put on a face full of hospitality in looking at me. "Do we know each other?"

"Do I need to say your name?" I chimed in with more questions and glanced at Zack.

Finally a waiter showed up showing the menu list on a large board near the cashier. It can be seen from a distance so that no one needs to move to read up close. I was not very hungry, so I ordered only ebifurai and a bowl of warm seaweed soup. On the other side or precisely at the end of the table, all of them are raffling names to treat the entire order.

"Ashley! Ashley's the deal!" river exclaimed with a fake antagonist laugh.

Kurt shook his head slowly and massaged his forehead as a result of being tired of the behavior of his friends. "Pity him, don't do this. Pay for each."

And I said very loudly, "Just son! You better wash your dishes to pay for the order!"

They really suck. I may fall into poverty instantly if I am treated like this.

"I'm the only one paying" Zack interrupted me. Before I refused, he immediately said, "What's wrong."

Shouts and cheers of joy from devotees of the tract began to sound to make our table the center of attention. They were horrendous, but I was ashamed.

Suddenly Crystal and Rua left. It may not go away, but rather monitor it elsewhere.

"You know them?" I looked up when Zack asked me. He must have noticed my conversation with Crystal earlier.

"Come now" I replied softly. "I'd rather assume I never knew them."

Our chat was cut off when the order came. Before eating the dish, Zack first photographed everything. I think that being a photographer is not just a fake job, but a hobby that has been attached.

Next we will go home and rest for a while, then go to the cafe. There will be no days for a working holiday.

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