Imperfection
Chapter 17

Magdum did not raise my call for the fifth time. I took a breath and laid my body on the bed. Looking at my phone and starting to hope, that Magdum called me back soon, but he didn't. Even since contacting him the first time, there was only a connecting tone that continued to sound.

And yes, it convinced me that Magdum was beginning to hate me. I bowed my body, and tilted my face, staring at the blackened sky. I remember, the – days when Magdum called me and always made me smile. But, even though I now have Mr. Galang who can always make me smile, and Magdum who is away too, I feel very lonely. Incompletely. And I started to sit my body, leaning back. Immediately, I wrote a message to Magdum, via WhatsApp. Fortunately, he is online.

Magdum, I beg you, answer my phone. Or at least, reply to my message. I want to explain everything, so that there is no misunderstanding between us. I don't want our friendship to be broken and broken. Please please. You are my best friend, Magdum.. Please, can we talk? Whatever where and when, at least we can talk soon.

Without waiting for a long time, my writing has been two-stamped with blue color there. Magdum. But, I waited a little while, and he did not reply to my message immediately. I bit my lower lip. Gosh darn. What if Magdum still won't reply to my message? I sighed tiredly, and put my phone on the table.

Staring at the picture frame on the table, a picture of me and Magdum, celebrating his twenty-fourth birthday. I remember, at that time, he took me to a waterfall tour, and also a hot spring tour. That was so much fun. And I, miss the – thing very much.

I did not know this risk would happen and I experienced it, just because I love Mr. Galang. I also did not expect, if Magdum still kept the taste to me. I closed my eyes for a moment, reorganizing my breath that felt increasingly claustrophobic, as my memories with Magdum continued to wrestle in my mind.

Reopened my eyes, and I began to rise from the bed, and walked toward the window. It's starting at night, and I won't know what to do tomorrow, when I meet Magdum again on campus.

Clings

I was shocked when I heard a voice coming from my phone. I turned around and took my phone. I scrunched my forehead in – deep, while reading a message from the mobile number of a person I don't know.

You better get away from Galang soon, otherwise you will get a reply. It's much more painful.

A threat. What does this message mean? Why did he ask me to stay away from Mr. Galang? Could this be Magdum? But it's impossible. He couldn't possibly do that. I'll turn off my phone immediately. And I can feel my heart beating increasing.

“ADUH! WHAT IS – WHAT IS DEK?!” Brother Refi shouted loudly. Of course, he was always surprised, and very excited. I hugged her even more tightly, as Sister Refi tried to take my arms off her.

Until the pull got stronger, and made me let go of my embrace. I don't know why my gaze is blurry, and damn it, my tears just fall. I was so scared. Sure oes. Refi brushed my face slowly.

“Hei... What's up? Why are you crying, hmm? What is still about Magdum?” I shook my head, and wiped my tears slowly. I looked at Brother Refi who was also looking at me curiously.

“A – I just got a threat..” I murmured, and hoped that my still-present voice would not make it faint.

“WHAT?! HOW COME?! DO YOU KNOW HIM?!” I shake my head slowly. “What is the threat?” Refi asked me once more.

“Insi, in order for me to stay away from Galang..” pulled me to come closer to him, hugging me very tightly.

“Tomorrow we will discuss again, okay?! Now you go to the room, and rest. Let tomorrow, me and also Galang who will take care of this,” pinta Kak Refi. I looked at him, and shook my head slowly.

“I can't sleep now..” I muttered a little, and Brother Refi left. I turned my head, and looked at him who was walking into his room. And when I came out, I saw Refi carrying two thick blankets, she smiled gently.

"Then we sleep here. I'll take care of you, okay?!" said Kak Refi while wrapped around my body with a thick blanket. He sat next to me, and pulled me into his arms. I feel safe. Even in my heart, I still feel afraid of the threat. After all, all this time I had no problems with other people, friends, friends or strangers.

And without feeling it, both my eyes began to close. Delivering a very severe drowsiness. Refi continued to slowly wipe my hair and muttered a little, singing a song. And I fell asleep.