Earth Without Dusk
61. Waiting for an Answer

Earth arrived at his office with a bright heart. Meeting Dusk in the morning was very soothing to his heart. Even more soothing than dewdrops in the grass. Dusk, like the energy that gives him the strength to live his day.

Bumi entered his study followed by Jefri who brought a complete set of work clothes ranging from shirts, suits, ties, to pants. Bumi is ready to be re-directed as CEO of his company.

“Jef, shift some of my work today to Dimas. I see he's too relaxed at work,” the Earth order contains innuendo on Dimas.

“Good, Sir. I'm Excuse me,” Jefri said as he bent his body and then came out of the room.

Get ready Mr. Dimas, you're playing with the wrong guy. Inner Jefri who was currently stepping his feet into the room Dimas.

Jefri went into Dimas' room and told him what to do today. Of course Dimas was surprised to get that much extra work. Moreover, Jefri said that all his work must be completed today as well. It doesn't matter if he has to work late into the night.

“What the fuck? Brother Bumi what revenge do I want?” tanya Dimas doesn't accept.

Jefri just shrugged his shoulders making Dimas sigh heavily.

“If not finished how? Am I going to be punished? Like a child only,” grumbled Dimas.

“Master Earth usually always finishes his work on time,” Jefri said.

“Yes, that's him. I have a lot of other work too. He must want revenge on me.”

Dimas believes very well this time the Earth would want to punish him because it has twice been caught outside the company during working hours.

“So, Sir refused Lord Earth's order?” ask Jefri.

“No! I didn't say so,” denied Dimas quickly. How dare he refuse his brother's orders. In Dimas's eyes, Earth was even scarier than his father, the Aerospace Master.

Dimas shuffled his hair in frustration. Then he can stay late until late at night.

“Alright, I did everything,” Dimas said by force.

Jefri also pulled the corner of his lips. “Happy hard work, Mr.”

Dimas poked his lips. He knew Jefri was teasing him. After Jefri came out of his room, Dimas cursed Earth for giving him a lot of work.

“He thinks I'm a robot like him what?! All it does is work, work, and work! I can be single for life if I follow his style of work,” umpat Dimas with annoyance.

Earth had another reason why he asked Dimas to do some of his work. This afternoon he had already made an appointment at Dusk to meet at the beach of an ordinary place. He does not want to be late there because of the obstacles to work that has not been completed. In addition, he also did not want Dimas to disturb Dusk this afternoon. So, let Dimas work late into the night so that no one would disturb them enjoying the sunset together.

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After working a full day, Bumi certainly did not forget his promise to meet Dusk this afternoon. All the urgent work he had put on Dimas. He did not want his meeting this afternoon with Dusk to be canceled. Because there was actually something important that he wanted to ask directly at Dusk. He would ask Dusk directly about the girl's feelings for him.

An answer that comes out of the mouth of the twilight will be the determination, whether the engagement he will continue or not. Before the Dirgantara family issued an official statement related to his engagement, he wanted to reassure his feelings and also the feeling of Dusk of course.

Earth is not an overly sensitive man and concludes unilaterally how one feels about it. He did not want to guess much and even made him hope more. He needs certainty! And he would listen to it himself from the mouth of the twilight. Although it is undeniable, he feels Dusk also has feelings for him, but he does not want to guess. If there is any feeling, let them open to each other.

And now this is where the Earth stands at the end of the bridge waiting for its Senjanya. With both hands that he put into his pants pocket, he looked forward at the vast, boundless ocean. The afternoon wind was so sad. Not too tight, but still cold bone piercing.

Before long, the person he was waiting for arrived.

“Earth...” shouted Dusk from the end of the bridge that made Earth pull a line of smiles on her face.

Hahhh, hearing that voice call out his name alone had already made his heart tremble violently.

The earth turned to look at Dusk. Dusk waved his hand with his cheerful smile then dashed towards the Earth. The earth shook its head. He shouldn't have run like that.

“Hahhhh, until also,” said Dusk with breath gasping after running. It stopped right in front of the Earth with both hands on its waist.

“You don't need to run. What about fall?” From the tone of his voice, it is certain that the Earth is worrying about Dusk.

“If it falls yes wake up,” replied Dusk while chuckling.

The earth just shook its head with a twilight answer. His hands then stretched out allowing the messy twilight haircut. He tucked the hair behind his twilight ear. Dusk was surprised by the treatment of the Earth. But he didn't prevent it.

“Your hair is smooth,” says Earth.

“What is your hair rough?” ask Dusk carelessly.

The one asked looked down and brought his hair closer to Dusk.

Eh? Whatdoes thatmean? Ask Dusk in your heart.

“Try hold,” says Earth.

Dusk was initially hesitant to hold Earth's hair. The man's hair though was dense but felt soft in the hands. It is not enough to just touch it, Dusk even stroked the hair. Dusk also did not hesitate to bring his nose closer and inhale the aroma of shampoo from the hair of the Earth. Smelling and calming.

The earth that felt down for too long now raised its head. As he moved his head upwards, he accidentally made his nose and the nose of Dusk touch each other.

Deg.

They were both stunned and silent for a moment within a very close distance. They stared at each other with a beating heart so intensely. Oh, it feels like Earth wants time to stop moving at this time so that she can enjoy the togetherness with Dusk longer. Somehow there is a sense of comfort and calm in his heart and a soul-stirring feeling when close to Dusk. Is this a love vibe? So that when you're with the right person, you don't want time to separate your relationship with him.

The twilight that dawned first, wanted to pull itself back, but the Earth quickly grabbed its waist and made their distance even closer.

“Earth, i...”.

“Senja...” between Earth that makes Dusk not so continue his words.

“Do you love me?”