FROM ANOTHER WORLD To You (A Mystery Short Story Collection ) - The Second Book
Chapter 32: S o o o k3 (Adnan second part )

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The gazebo is located in the backyard, when the day or break time arrives we prefer to spend time resting in that place. There are approximately 15 gazebos there.10 gazebos are devoted to female employees and the rest to male employees. But for us as long as we can maintain the rules and regulations that apply in the office, anyone can use it, except guests.

That afternoon I, Lilis and Karmila sat on one of the gazebos while looking at the rice fields that were plastered in front of us. As a barrier between the hotel area and the rice fields of the population is a medium-flow tributary. As far as the eye can see what appears is a green rice field stick, the leaves are waving – waving in the wind that blows from the bodies of mountains and hills.

The atmosphere like that is what I want, even though the sun stings but does not feel hot. Sometimes my friends and I fall asleep in this place, because – because of the cool air. But, when night falls, only – people with big guts who dare to sit here.

While busy – fun to sit, Adnan came to greet us kindly, “Good afternoon mbak Thia, Mbak Lilis, Mbak Mila, can I join here ?”

Karmila looked unhappy, “Hei, of the many gazebos, which are still empty a lot, why choose this place ?” ketus tanyanya.

“Already, Mil.. ga what –,” sahut Lilis then glanced at me while saying, “She, would like to be with Mbak Thia,” godanya. My face was flushed at that moment, the rumor that Adnan put his heart on me, was true.

“See, Mbak Thia's face flushed, tuh... Maybe it's better we give them a chance to miss, yes ?” lilis said while pulling Karmila's arm to leave the gazebo.

“Ja... ja... don't leave me alone here dong.... what do people say later ?” I said nervous.

“As long as we are, you need not worry,” Karmila said.

“Not.... if Mama knows, can be wretched...” I said afraid, “Are you guys happy if I get fired same Mama ?”

“Truely too, yes..” said Lilis, “OK, we sat in another gazebo not far from you. All on guard – keep Adnan from doing anything strange – weird to you. How ?”

“So much better. Come,” take Karmila while pulling Lilis arm to then walk towards gazebo no two.

“Mbak,” call Adnan, “You two do not need to move places, I do not mind if you guys accompany us,” he said.

“Do not say much, Nan..” snapped Karmila, “We are kind enough to give up.. So, appreciate our kindness. Knows. If anything happens with Thia, we won't stay silent. Understand ?!”

Adnan nodded. He looked only at Lilis and Karmila's back, while I didn't know how to control my non-compliant feelings.

***

Adnan thrust his freshly ordered watermelon juice at Cafentaria to me, my hands trembling as I received it, “Why bother –, Mas ? You just received a raise, shouldn't the salary be saved for the needs of children – mas children,”

“Nothing – what, Mbak this is not a serious problem,” he said.

I do feel thirsty. Actually, I brought more supplies but, the distance between the reception room and the backyard is quite far, usually during breaks like this, I always carry the provisions, I don't know why today I forgot.

With some embarrassment, I sipped the watermelon juice bit by bit while Adnan looked at me sharply, making me even more clumsy.

“Mbak, I know, Madam Thia took some time to answer my question honestly one week ago. Can Mbak Thia give me the answer today ?” ask Adnan.

I lowered my face deeply, not daring to look at Adnan's sharp eyes. This time I really couldn't say a word.

My mind drifted everywhere, it was Mas Reksa who first flashed. He sincerely loves, loves and loves me, however, he has not been able to give me any certainty when he will propose to me, other than that he is now somewhere. I don't know how many times I've contacted her yet, there's never been a response and it's been the last 5 months. I feel played with him, even though we have been almost 6 years together but his status is unclear.

I've been very obedient to family customs and regulations all along, but, after I've been dating Mutual mas... I felt, I ignored it. Now there is a widower who put his heart to me, he is in accordance with my expectations and desires in everything, contrary to Mas Reksa who I think has ignored me.

I was very upset when Reksa treated me like this, but, of course, he had his own reasons .... Maybe it's not time to tell me.

"Bak Thia," Adnan called out my daydream, "How, ma'am ? Are you willing to accept my love ? I want to know Thia's answer" he continued.

"Sorry, Mr. Adnan... I can't answer it yet" I said, annoyed that he kept urging me, after which with all my thoughts, I stepped out of the gazebo towards the reception room... I don't care about Adnan, Lilis and Karmila anymore. I don't care about Mas Adnan's eyes that look clear to me. My current wish is to talk to Mas Reksa, asking for certainty from him.

It was the umpteenth time Adnan asked me for an answer. I can't count how many times he's asked that, but, I always give floating answers. Should I give her hope ?

***

"No, Thia..." Lilis complained after hearing my story, "Indeed, what sich is less than Adnan? He's cool, dashing, handsome, and he seems serious about how he feels about you. Instead of you waiting for the arrogant Mutual and never once contacted you just accept, DECH his love,"

"Yes, mbak... Who knows, Reksa has forgotten you and has a bustle (lover) other..." Says Karmila, "If I have a guy like him... Mending just broke up, rather than waiting around for something uncertain. Poor you. We are girls, as we get older, our energy decreases... Our wobble is not as agile as we are a dozen years old" he continued.

"Yes... You are the year just shake, thought dong so that Mbak Thia find a solution," said Lilis.

"Yes, dong... Shake needs to make the husband not cheating, mumpung still young. If I were you, Ms. Thia, I would immediately accept it, marry it and shake it for the child. Hi..hi.hi.hi..hi..," said Karmila flirtatious.

"Basic flirtatious," said Lilis while pinching Karmila's waist, they both laughed, I also laughed.

***

Ever since my meeting with Adnan a few days ago, I feel guilty about him. Therefore, I tried to meet him during the break. He prefers to spend his time in the cafeteria with his friends. Well, he was in the cafeteria, when I walked up to him the others immediately went somewhere else and we got into a serious conversation.

"Mbak Thia, tumben ..." Welcome Adnan.

"Yes, I want to apologize to you for my behavior the other day," I said as I played my finger like a child.

Adnan smiled kindly, "It's okay, ma'am... I was wrong to urge you. I should have understood that. So how about it, mbak?"

I hesitated for a moment, but my resolve was unanimous, no matter what happened I would accept the risk. "Mas Adnan knew that all this time I actually had a heart idol?"

"Yes, I know... But, I pity that the pean has long waited for the decision of the pean boyfriend to move to the next level. But, until today there is no news, continue to mbak want to wait until when ?" He said, "I don't want the pean to live this life alone, I want to help and keep the pean, mbak..."

"Then I accept it. But I don't want Adnan to play me. I've been played by people enough. And if that happens, I won't care about you, ma'am," I'm asserting.

Adnan smiled, "Don't worry, madam.... I won't disappoint Pean," he said.

Well, from that day on, we were both made up. He really kept his promise, but, I felt like something was stuck in my heart... I felt strange and the feeling grew stronger when I was alone with Adnan.

I always followed what she wanted, and I forgot who I was as a woman. Like I said, I'm like a duckling who follows wherever his mother goes. Another feeling like the one I experienced with Mas Reksa.

Lilis and Karmila were also aware of this weirdness in me, but had no idea what it was.

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