Falling in Love With the Same Person
About You

"Class 2 SMU I moved house right next door to Alex's house uh I mean Sandra. Do you remember his first name? Alexandras. At home his parents call him Lexa but at school and around my house people call him Alex because his style is exactly like that of a man. Actually he is a cheerful and smart boy, I admit that because we were once chosen to represent the school as messengers to participate in the math Olympics and we won with the highest score according to each class. Behind his cleverness he is a prank and nosy child. He used to prank me often. Climbing up a mango tree with a mukena scares me by pretending to be a kuntilanak, a toy snake that looks a lot like a real snake on my fence, nudging the waiter while serving the drink so that it falls soaked my face and clothes. Lastly during the school breakup I was in a speech on stage he removed the microphone cord so that my voice was not heard and when he put it back the buzzing sound was very loud and deafening making me laugh at everyone which is in school. Actually there are many other stories that are not much different but I'm lazy to remember it" finally Aditya told me about the story of Alexa.

Dimas and Sandy still quietly listen to Aditya's story.

"Since I knew him I've seen him and Reza always together, going home and going to school together, playing together and going out together. Even Reza often met at Alexa's house while playing guitar in front of her porch. They've told me they've been friends since SD. Even they are classmates since SD and SMP, SMU only different classes. Anyway, where there's Alexa there's got to be Reza. You see until now they are still together. I don't know if they are friends or if their relationship is more than that" Aditya said.

After a brief pause while sipping his drink Aditya continued his story.

"Since the end of High School I never met him again, maybe if counted about seven or eight years we did not meet. I rarely go home on vacation or Lebaran and every time I go home replace Alexa who does not come home. I heard from my Mom Alexa attended college in Jakarta she graduated in UI" Adity took a deep breath.

"Until the first meeting on the eve of the Company's Birthday Party I saw him singing while strumming a guitar. At that time I seemed to have heard his voice but I do not remember where and that night I could not see his face because of the masquerade party made by the committee. The second meeting was during the first meeting when I delivered my return to the head office to all the managers and assistants. I kind of knew her face but couldn't guess who she was, because I didn't expect Alex to turn into Sandra. Alex who is tomboyish like a man suddenly transformed into a beautiful and graceful Sandra. Out of curiosity I asked for the data to the HRD section that's where I just found out that Sandra is Alex" Aditya said.

"Then why didn't you tell us?" ask Sandy.

"You remember the first day of work I was upset because there was a car next to my car parked so carelessly that I couldn't get into my car? It was Alexa's car. Every time I'm with him I always feel bad so I better avoid him. I don't want the shameful incident to happen again" Aditya said.

"Hahahaha, finally there is also a person who can beat you. You can also feel afraid to be close to the hahahaha woman" ledek Dimas.

"Somr**lo" as Aditya.

"I didn't expect Sandra to be that cool, it felt like I really fell for her. Oh Sandra" Dimas held her chest.

"Lebay lo bro" ledek Sandy.

"Seriously bro. Sandra is cool can make a quiet and cold and cruel Aditya prefer to step back and stay away because it never wins when dealing with Sandra?" Dimas laughed mockingly.

"Yes too Dit, why did you even give up on him. You usually have a thousand ways to defeat your enemies?" ask Sandy.

Aditya fell silent, only this time he got a question he could not answer. He thought over and over again and recalled every event that happened between him and Alexa, why there is little resistance from him instead he chose to retreat and avoid when he often said he would avenge Alexa for the shame he received but all that was never done.

"It's over, I don't want to tell you anything about Alex or Sandra or whatever her name is. Upset I remember it, mending us go home" Aditya asked.

They got out of the restaurant and went back to the apartment.

Aditya entered his study looking at a row of books neatly arranged on his closet bookshelf. Her eyes were on a memorable album. Aditya pulls the album and pulls it off the shelf. He opened a memory album of tangible proof of his every achievement. The album contains photos of every time he won a race or championship from elementary school to college.

Her view stalled on the SMU photo as she and Alexa won the Olympic race. They photographed the two while holding their respective trophies. Aditya and Alexa smiled happily.

Aditya recalls the events where he and Alexa were close. During the practice of preparing for the math olympiad they always go and go to school together and often even study together at home or Alexa's home.

This woman is always serious when she has learned, no nosy face or prank attitude comes out. Everything went as usual. Why did I hate him after that? Though I know when at the Cafe after the Olympics he did accidentally nudge the arm of the waiter who was carrying a drink.

Why can I hate him but why do I avoid instead of retaliating because she is a woman? but at the time she didn't look like a woman.

The soul of the man entangled in the body of the woman.

How could he change so drastically like this? Graceful, soft and beautiful with a hijab?

No.. No. You must realize Dit, he is still a market thug. And your best friend likes it.

Akh..... Aditya scratches his itchy head and closes the album of memories then walks into the room and rest in the room before long his breathing has been regular sign that he was asleep in his nap.

Somewhere...

"Kak Adit looks more mature and authoritative yes San, the aura of the entrepreneur is very visible. I salute her success. I'm still working in people's companies as an employee but he already has his own company" Reza said.

"It's not Za's own but it's shared" Alexa said.

"Trus how you feel can meet him every day, is the more flowering flowers?" ask Reza flirting.

"Whenever he met, he came back like he always avoided seeing me. If not for being forced I don't think he'll want to see me" Alexa replied sadly.

"You want to keep going like this San?" ask Reza.

"You mean?" Alexa asked back.

"Yes the way in place, just like seven years ago. Later when he leaves again you regret and lose. Aren't you tired of being like this?" Reza looked at Alexa's face.

"I have to how's Za?" alexa's turn to ask.

"Pursue him. Show me you've changed, not the old Alex. Now you are much more beautiful and graceful than you used to be. And prove to her that you're not the unlucky bearer for her" Reza tries to encourage her.

"You know I'm not that woman Za?" said Alexa.

"Hey.I didn't tell you to beg for love but make her love you. Making him fall in love doesn't have to be aggressive. You show your advantages in the eyes, you have something that not many women have. You're not whiny, passionate and hardworking San" Reza tries to make Alexa realize that she has advantages.

"Pull him elegantly not cheaply. You're smart, woo him intellectually. I'm sure he'll realize because he's a smart guy. You can" Reza assured.

Alexa fell silent and tried to digest Reza's every word.