End Journeys
Noda

The wall clock is showing at 3 a.m. Ruby still did not sleep when she had to go to college early in the morning. In fact, Ruby was in college during the day but on certain days she got morning classes.

"What did I just do?" he asked his reflection in the mirror.

There's an incoming notification from Sam.

"Forget all. Thank you for today" read the message.

Ruby throws her phone and goes to sleep.

The sun has risen, Ruby did not have time to sleep 5 minutes. He went to college with a drowsiness that attacked him.

"Good morning Ruby" said Albert.

"Oh! Good morning Albert," Ruby was surprised that Albert suddenly appeared beside her.

"It looks like you're sleepy" Albert said.

Ruby smiled because she was embarrassed.

"I couldn't sleep last night" replied Ruby.

Albert invites Ruby to eat together after college. Evelyn also plans to come along and they eat three, but suddenly she gets an urgent call from her home.

"Ruby, I know we're new friends but I want to tell you a little bit. What can?" ask Albert to Ruby.

"of course. I'm happy if you want to share my story with me" replied Ruby.

"I actually like Evelyn" Albert said.

"Don't you just know each other?" ask Ruby.

"The first time I met Evelyn in class, I felt comfortable talking to her. We even called each other" Albert said.

"Call each other? Maybe he's interested in you too. Otherwise, how could he possibly respond and even call?"

Albert's face looked bright. Then he left first.

Kylie comes over to Ruby who is still sitting in the cafeteria.

"What are you doing?" ask Kylie.

"Actually last night…"

"What?!"

"It was actually the first one" Ruby replied.

"God. You're a fool or something" said Kylie, upset with her friend.

"That all just happened" Ruby replied.

"Tell me in detail right now" demanded Kylie.

"Last night he asked me where the toilet was. After I drove her, I went back to the living room. He came from the toilet and hugged me. I tried to let go of her embrace, but she hugged me tighter. I couldn't do much and she kissed me" Ruby said.

"I warned you to be careful. Now does he still call you?"

"The body he called me. What am I supposed to do?"

"I don't know" replied Kylie.

"Sam?!"

"Where?"

Ruby gets a message from Sam that she wants to see you later tonight.

"Why should it be night?" ask Kylie.

Ruby is surprised that Kylie is reading the message sent by Sam.

"Sam college night so he only has time at night" replied Ruby.

"You just kept defending him. Is it because of your first kiss?"

"No. That's not. Let's go home" Ruby said as she reached into her pocket to retrieve the car keys.

It's already night time. Sam should have come home from college. Sure enough, Sam came with his motorbike as well as with a small parcel in his hand.

"This is for you" said Sam, giving the parcel.

"Thank you" replied Ruby nervously.

"I'm sorry. That was. Last night."

"Forget it. Come on in" Ruby told Sam.

They had a long conversation and their conversation was interrupted when Kylie came to Ruby's house.

"Kylie. What's up?"

"I don't think he's good. I'd better be with you" replied Kylie.

"Don't worry. Nothing's going to happen" Ruby tried to give Kylie some understanding.

"If you can hold back, nothing will happen. But I doubt you can do it" Kylie joked.

"Kylie stop. Sam and I have no special relationship. There's no way I'm doing weird things with him."

"Weird stuff? Special relationship? So if you guys get into a special relationship you're gonna do that with her?"

"Do what? Kylie, clear your head."

Kylie just laughed and left Ruby after a very short conversation. Ruby went back into the living room.

"What's wrong?" ask Sam.

"That's my friend, he's a weird kid."

"Special relationship?" ask Sam.

"Oh! That... You heard it?"

"So I was out picking up my bike key and accidentally heard it."

"Forget it. He was just kidding," Ruby said.

"alright. I came here to apologize and give you this gift."

"Sam, the night is the sea. Are you allowed to come home late at night?"

"Just calm. I'm used to it" replied Sam.

"Gee. Her hairpin is so beautiful" cried Ruby.

Ruby is very fond of accessories with a funny but luxurious shape.

Sam gives Ruby a hairpin with an imitation jewel.

"Sam, thanks. I like it so much."

"Either. I'm glad you like it."

Sam took the hairpin and put it in Ruby's hair. Ruby was a bit surprised but pleased.

"It's beautiful" said Sam.

"You're good at picking out her hairpin" replied Ruby.

"Not the hairpin, but you."

Ruby's face turned red and smiled.

"Well Ruby, you have to rest because tomorrow there's a place we have to go" Sam said.

"the place? What place?"

"Because tomorrow's Sunday I'm gonna take you away. Do you have time?"

"Oh. I happen to have no show."

"Tomorrow I'll pick you up at 8 p.m. Now I go home first" Sam said goodbye.

Sam turns on his motorbike and leaves Ruby alone at his home.

***

Sunrise. Ruby wakes up early and cooks breakfast for herself. Two half-cooked boiled eggs, one baked wheat bread and tomato sauce and a glass of milk became Ruby's breakfast menu before she went for a morning run.

Ruby's mood is very happy because tonight will go with Sam.

He went to work out after replying to a message from Sam reminding him of the event later that night.

Finished the sport, Ruby completed all his college assignments until the night and got ready to meet Sam.

Sam arrived at exactly 8pm and they left.

"Where are we going?"

"To my friend's house."

"Why are we going to your friend's house?" ruby asked somewhat surprised.

"Actually my friend went out of town. He asked me to feed his dogs. And I'm lazy at home with my very chatty brother so it's better that we spend some time together."

"Take time together?"

"Yes. We can do a lot of things later" replied Sam.

They left on a motorcycle for 30 minutes, until they finally arrived at Sam's friend's house.

"First, I'll feed these dogs first. You sit down." said Sam, pointing at the dogs in a large white cage.

Ruby sat in the living room. Sam's friend's house is quite large with a classic but elegant design.

"I'm done. Let's watch," take Sam.

They walked into the family room. In the room Sam and his friend usually watch a movie.

"What movie do you like?" ask Sam.

"All the genres of movies I like" replied Ruby.

"alright. Let's watch this movie, usually women like it" Sam said.

Ruby was silent but curious about the film played by Sam.

"They make me envious" Ruby chirped as she watched the romantic scene in the film.

"You must really like being treated like that woman."

"Of course, all women like attention more than their men."

Sam held Ruby's hand.

"Ruby. I want you."

"Want what?"

Sam got up and turned off the lights.

"Sam, I don't want to!"

Sam kept quiet and kept approaching Ruby.

"Stop!"

Sam hugged Ruby tightly. Ruby tries to escape while begging Sam to stay away from her.

"Actually from yesterday I wanted to say something but your friend was annoying" Sam said.

"Sam please stop. Just say it without hugging me."

"If I force it?"

"Sam, you can't be like this. Stop that!!"

Sam overstretched Ruby on the couch. He started touching Ruby's shoulder. Ruby was sweating coldly. He was so scared.

"Sam I beg you. Don't do something like this. Let's just continue watching the movie," Ruby said, pleading with Sam.

"You are so beautiful today" replied Sam.

Ruby tried to remove Sam's hand from her hair but Sam grabbed Ruby's collar as if he wanted to beat her up. Ruby pushes Sam and manages to take off her grip. However, Sam manages to catch Ruby back. They are like cats and dogs running around in a room.

"I can report you to the police" Ruby threatened.

Sam pulls Ruby and smothers Ruby's face with a pillow.

"How dare you threaten me" said Sam.

Sam slaps Ruby and grabs her hair, then ruby's head is banged against the table. Ruby was conscious but almost lost consciousness. He's in a limp. Seeing the state of Ruby, Sam grew bolder. Ruby was unconscious…