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Heavy Days 81

My quarrel with Ari ended with a sense of torture in my heart. I made Ari cry because of my own words. I didn't know that Ari came and heard everything I said yesterday that wasn't for the truth.

I'm mistaken. I shouldn't have said a sentence that I was upset to remember. He was never a burden. Not at all. I have to be honest that Ari is the one I've always missed.

But Ari's missing. I chased Ari into the kitchen who ran away because there was Vita in front. The girl's words must have upset Ari. Akh...

Damnit. I'm really stupid!

"I think you're making a mistake, yeah."

I turned around and found Papa pouring water on the glass, then gulped it down.

Seeing my father made me sit at the dinner table, looking down and holding my head that felt heavy. Curse for the sake of the curse I cast for myself that can't be asserted like papa. I got upset myself.

Why don't I hug Ari and apologize. Explanation makes us even more distant.

"If you don't like it, say you don't. Why forced?"

The words I once said to Ari, now turned to me. I also can't be honest.

Papa patted my shoulder. "Papa just doesn't want you to regret it, yes. Losing our loved ones hurts and ruins the spirit of life."

I know, pa..

"Papa spoke gini because he had fainted himself. That's why I won't let my mom down. Because papa really appreciates mama who wants to survive with papa. So, if you feel you've got the right fit, why buy time?"

This time I kept quiet, reflecting on every word you said. I don't bother anymore about this feeling, because papa also must have known for a long time.

"She doesn't like me, Dad. He's willing to do anything for his asshole girlfriend. I don't think there's any hope."

"Sama dong, rich papa first. I don't think there's any hope."

Papa's gaze looked forward, like thinking about the past that I really want to know.

"You know, mama used to date the same cool guy who made papa don't expect mama to love papa. What an amazing man you've ever met. And papa's sure, papa ain't as good as he is."

Papa twists his finger on the table. This is the first time I've seen Papa so seriously when I told him. Praising other men? That's not papa's character. But who was that man to make papa insecure like this?

"You mean, you used to never love papa?" Askaqua. So curious that I hope no one interrupts our conversation.

"Well, maybe so. Mama's the most beautiful gift you have. In any case, it makes your mother like she lost her world and her dreams. Until he's gone 7 years to be alone."

Papa smiled a little, remembering his past that I knew it was not easy for mama to leave for 7 years. I know, I read it on the internet. But there was no explanation for what kept them apart during that time.

"God inserts a longing in the heart of mom for papa, when papa almost stepped on the point of giving up in waiting. Mama came home, and we met again."

Recalling that sweet moment, papa's smile lifted.

"Efforts to make mama survive papa did. What aja. As long as the girl named Syahdu doesn't go away anymore." Papa said interspersed with a small laugh.

Thank goodness, God. Thank you for bringing mom and dad together. Until I am present for the incredible love of both of them.

"Trus, where's mom's ex-boyfriend, pa?" I was wondering, which person to make papa praise him.

"The man, his name is Wicak. Aditya Wicaksana."

"Wi..did?" Wait for. I've heard this name. But where, yes.

"She's my mom's boyfriend from Junior High, they've been dating for 7 years."

"Trus, why did it break up?"

"Died."

"Huh?" I'm shocked. Really. I want to know which men my dad admires. I was gonna want an acquaintance. If papa gets this way, it means he's really cool, right.

"So I mean papa, I have to wait for that jerk Juna to die, is that it? So I can get Ari?"

Papa looked at me with furrowed brows. "Yes, no, it's."

What teaching, exactly, would you like to convey to me? The story is a piece. He said it was a gift from God, but a path of death. Time I have to go along too.

"Take him, Shay. Whatever the way, open your eyes to see you. Papa is sure you can. You are superior. Losing time with snails."

Pfftt.I stifled laughter hearing papa's words. Why it fits, the same character Juna. Conch.

"Well, even though it used to be, if it wasn't for Wicak to die, maybe papa wouldn't have had your mama."

"Yes, anyway. If from papa's face to feel defeated by that person, he must be really cool."

Papa stared intently, annoyed with my answer as if not supporting him with his mother. His sharp eyes were like saying, 'I am your father. You were born from my seed. Not supported!'

"But I'm sure, the origin of his mother named Syahdu, his son must be cool and handsome. I want it to be Wicak, or papa. I'm definitely cool!"

"Hey!"

"So, Ibra said that too, really." Sahutku again.

"Huh. What did he say??" Ask papa with an upset face. Papa does not like the story of his past.

"Yes, he said papa won in mama because of the insider's path. If God hadn't taken that life, maybe papa could've gotten married by now." Ah, I remember. I think Ibra ever mentioned the name Wicak.

"Fuck Ibra." Papa's hiss, and I laughed wide.

"Thank you, pa. Arsya knows what to do. The point is it can't be forced, right?"

Papa nodded. "Goodle. Papa's sure you can get the right person in your heart." Papa said with a proud look at me.

...🍭...

Ari's gone, I don't know where. He's not in his room. I didn't pick up the phone either, my message was read.

I know, because Vita grumbled because she saw Kai's social media that brought Ari and the others to the rooftop of her company that Vita really wanted to go to.

"Syaaa. Anter I'm home, yeah." Vita swung spoiled in my arms. At 11pm, Ari had not returned.

"Sorry Vit's. The power can't."

"Huh? Why.."

"Their problem..." What a reason, God..

"Arsya wants to go with me." Shani's brother sitting in front. He folded his hands on his chest and his legs folded, staring coldly at Vita who was whining at me.

"Where are you going, brother? It's malem."

"Where the cake is, it's up to me."

Vita clucked small. "Yes already. I'm home!" He took his bag and went straight out of the house. No longer saying goodbye because oma and the others have gone to their respective rooms.

"You can be close to that rich kid." Grumpy brother Shani anyway, while climbing the stairs.

Heh. I went upstairs and wanted to see Ari from the balcony.

And shortly after, a red car stopped in front of the parlour. Ari got off, waving at the one in the car.

"Let's play again, Vaaa." Shouted Karin from within.

"Okee's."

The car was running, and Ari was about to enter. But he stopped when he saw me standing on the balcony.

What should I do, Ri? I want to smile again at me.

But see Ari's gaze like that to me as if unsheathing the heart and feel stifling.

He ignored me, and entered the parlour without turning his head again.

...🍭...

Strange enough, suddenly Vita made a party that will invite many people. He forced me to come, and unfortunately, Papa Vita called me to ask me to accompany her throughout the event.

And the show was no small event. Because he invited a lot of people.

This lazy me just kept quiet all the way. Okay, last. Think of it as the last one because I'm really bored.

"Yeah..."

Vita came to hug me who just got out of the car.

I glanced around. Still quiet.

"Why haven't there been people?" My toot.

"Oh. It's 7 o'clock."

My forehead shrinks. "You said 6 o'clock."

He was even a whiny. "Let's come first, let's."

Heh. Damnit.

"Such a handsome..." Vita stroked my cheek gently.

I grabbed Vita's hand, to the point of surprise.

Uh. I'm redundant.

"I'm laper."

Vita blinked a few times, then smiled again. "Okay, I'm taking food for you, yeah." He said, I went by to see me a few times. I think he's in real shock.

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Of the many people who have come, my eyes have not found anyone close to me. I don't know who Vita invited. People I don't know.

"Yes, here." Vita put her hand on my arm, then led me to the entrance.

Want to do it again. I'm bored in a place like this. Especially if I don't know anyone very close. Except... Ari.

I felt my heart beat stop when I saw a woman in a brown coat walking down some stairs.

Ari, he's never been groomed like this. But his current appearance is more than I can imagine about Ari. Real pretty...

Vita takes me closer to Ari who is joined by Kai, as her partner.

Kai? Why not Juna?

"Haaayy. Oh my goodness, Ariva. Finally came." Vita greeted with increasingly tightened her hands.

My eyes can not be separated from Ari's face that bored me suddenly lost.

I guess, he won't, I'll take him away tonight? Escape from a place that Ari did not actually like. I'm certain.

Smile at me, Ri. Smile at me as the usual code of lo if you are not comfortable here. I can always read the code. I'll pull you out and we'll make our own show. I said in my heart, while continuing to stare and hoping Ari would look back at me.

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...The story of Arga and Syahdu is in the Novel of Contract Sleeping Friends...