Just a Story
Chapter 113 ~ Mail (Fin)

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A girl with shoulder-length hair is now in front of a two-story house with a dominant white color. The black gate was towering, which served as a protector. The garden decorated with various kinds of well-kept roses is very slick and blooming, which makes the distinctive aroma of the flower smell. Glass windows were dewy because it had rained. A large bell hangs on the balcony with the dome-shaped roof of the king's palace, so luxurious the house.

It looked quiet there with the door shut. There were no guards or servants in sight at all. As if not occupied but still there is life in it, Ava still feels it.

Ava again looked at a school album and focused on a photo of a man with no expression so flat, then looked at the address writing listed there.

"The address is right, isn't it, sir?" ask Ava to the private driver and gardener at home.

"Yes, Non. That's right, the address" replied Mr. Darma politely.

The girl adjusted her breathing to remain normal and did not look nervous, indeed, Ava was currently very nervous. He never imagined that this would be the final destination for him for about three years.

Ava picked up the light blue paper bag she had prepared last night before she set out to start book surgery at school. Get out of the car and then step foot closer to the white door that is still very tightly closed.

His hand stopped in mid-air as he wanted to squeeze the bell. "Such heavy does it taste?" the girl hesitated.

A few seconds into silence without doing anything, the girl finally put the paper bag right in front of the door. I hope the owner sees and takes it.

"Don't read, if you don't like it," Ava's real monologue to someone inside the house before hitting the bell and then running lightning-fast toward the car.

"Road, Sir!" he was in the car before he was found out by the owner.

Ava set the roar of her breath that was not because of, looking back coincided with the car that slowly drove away from the yard of the house.

The girl smiled broadly when someone she missed came out of the house, then picked up the light blue paper bag that Ava had placed.

It was only when the house and the person were further away from his eyesight that Ava leaned her back in relief. The shadow of that day and that moment was also clearly ringing in the girl's mind.

How stupid and crazy he was then and now. Ava used to be very stupid to do anything just for the sake of her loved ones, but now Ava does not want to be like that anymore, he must learn from experience that loving someone is only natural so that the resulting heartache is also not much.

The Flashback

Ava and Maudi along with one male publisher are now meeting at the agreed-upon cafe to discuss Ava's only work, Day By Day, for publication.

Ava offers a map containing articles that must be approved by the publisher if it still wants Ava's story to be published there.

At first, Maudi did not agree with the article that Ava proposed because it sounded and looked strange and arguably useless. But, the girl was very reliable to incite people, and kept convincing Maudi to agree. Ava has to get Maudi's permission because without the girl she won't be able to fulfill what she wants. And, fortunately, Maudi agreed after Ava pressed him continuously.

The man about thirty years old named Steven took the map and then read the articles that Ava submitted.

1.) Give away five free books to the Author himself,

2.) Go to my school to say "Thank you" to someone I've assigned while patting her on the shoulder,

3.) Keep smiling at the person I've assigned until it's gone out of sight, and don't call or answer questions about names, who, where, and what to do,

Steven looked up and glanced at Ava at a glance after reading chapters two and three. I don't know what was on the girl's mind, Steven was also confused and cengo read it.

4.) I can see the editing process held in the publisher building whenever I want,

5.) If all or any of the articles are not approved, automatically the agreement from start to finish is void without having to pay a penalty fee.

Steven closed the map after he finished reading it. "Have you? That all? Is there anything else?"

Ava shakes. "Oh, that's enough. Can approve?"

Steven nagging. "certain. That's what we can do easily." Deploying a map containing a contract of employment to Ava. "Please sign here!"

The girl signed the contract paper right on the stamp and gave the map to Steven.

Ava and Maudi smile back at each other, both happy when what Ava dreamt of before materialized. Maudi was happy to be able to help Ava. He used it as an apology for his mistakes with the girl.

Flashback Off

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Alan enters the room after a mysterious delivery at his doorstep.

The guy was stunned and jerked when he found out the contents of the paper bag. He knew who it was from and could not believe what he was holding now.

For a long time Alan only stared at the novel entitled Day By Day in his hand, before turning to see the contents of the other paper bag.

There are three amlops in there with different colors. There is a number listed there, as if giving a clue which one to read first.

The guy opened the number one envelope in sky blue.

Dear Alan ...

Am I bothering you? Ah, sorry if that's the case.

Do you like what I give you? I'm guessing you won't like it, because I know that you don't like reading.

But it's okay, at least you read this letter. That's if you want to and don't burn it.

We both separated without knowing anything. Especially me, I don't know where your house is. I don't know how your family is. And I don't know all about you either.

All I know is that you love to play games. You're the one who likes to wear a hoodie wherever you go. And, your birthday. That only? Yes, that's it. Not as much as you know about me.

Note: Sorry, that's all I can say for now and beyond.

Ava Angelina Princess.

Alan switched to taking envelope number two in pink.

Dear Alan ...

Hopefully, this time I'm not bothering you.

Don't you like pink? So, I used this color.

Sorry, for holding you back too much first. Sorry, for making you so hard because of me. And, sorry for ruining your life with me.

The guy nodded weakly. "Lo never ruined my life, Va."

In the past, I wish you not only stopped by, but stayed forever. Unfortunately, it was just my wish and wishful thinking without being approved by you. I just remembered that this is the real world, not a fairyland that always ends happily.

Your name always nudges every hand up to pray to God. But, did you do the same? Of course not, 'cause you don't have time and you don't think about it.

Thank you, for all the happiness that you built and that you gave me first, for with that I can create and share something. Thank you also for the pain that you also give me, because I use it as a reference so as not to repeat the same thing in the future.

Note: Don't blame yourself for I thank you.

Ava Angelina Princess

Unknowingly, the man's chest felt extremely tight. The memory of what he did to the girl recalls vividly and increasingly makes her guilty.

A clear thread also goes down to wet the cheeks. Over time, the tears dripped and succeeded in hitting the pink letter.

Alan picked up a blue envelope with a pink polka-dot.

Dear Alan ...

Hi again! Have you read the previous two letters? If so, please read this letter. Not to force but not to forbid.

Sorry, because the color of the paper is white and not in line with the color of the envelope, even though I have searched everywhere but still do not meet.

Have you seen my writing in your uniform? Is complete? No, right? So, I'm gonna tell you something.

Want to know the full thing? If there are tears, wipe them dry first and then show your sweetest smile. Show the world that you are very happy with your own choices.

Guys follow the instructions written there, then review the smile long enough while re-reading the letter.

Already been? Very long, so read it slowly.

I just want us to make up without the barrier that keeps us away. Not very hopeful, but at least can be a friend or friend, right? I'm tired of having to act like a stranger and pretend nothing happened. At that time, that day, and at that time many things happened. We should not stay away just because of selfishness, and solve the problem until it is finished.

Do you want to?

That's what I wanted to write in your uniform, unfortunately, it's too long, so I pared. It's also because our friends call me. Sorry, they didn't call you at the time. But, I assure you that one day someone will call your name with great enthusiasm and with sincerity.

Note: Thank you for everything you have given me. Thank you for giving me all kinds of colors in my life. I've never forgotten you, so don't forget me.

If you want to know more, open the novel right at the very back.

Ava Angelina Princess

Hurry up the guy picked up the novel then opened the very back page. There was orange-colored origami paper folded, Alan opened it and read it.

Hi again to those of you there!

In the past, I promised to give free novels to friends and friends if my story was successfully recorded. And, now that it's done, so I'll keep my promise.

Log five free novels directly from the publisher for the five most special people.

1.) Sapphires

2.) Sara

3.) Agnes

4.) Ana

5.) Ye

Yes you are, a hoodie guy with a very sweet smile, a guy with a cleavage in the middle, and a guy with a hobby playing online games endlessly. Don't be lazy just because of online gaming! Get up, help, and be proud of your parents for your achievements!

Just for information, the rest I give to other friends is my novel I bought with my own money.

Tasty if privileged and considered as one of the inspirations?

Note: Keep smile and healthy.

Ava Angelina Princess

Alan was silent alone in this quiet room. He didn't know what to do with the girl. The guy also doesn't know what to do at the moment.

If only silent like this it feels inappropriate he did if he saw that the girl was very good and still remember it until now.

"Sorry."

Only that one word could be said weakly from that guy's lips.

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"Non, Ava!"

The girl called turned her head when the Aunt ran over and called out her name when Ava had just entered the house.

"What's up, Bi?"

"I found this in the grass next to the house when it was over again. Keep on, I wash it clean, because it looks like it belongs, Non Ava."

The girl who was spoken to also took two of the aunt's sodor objects. "Yes, this is mine, Bi."

"Yes, I want to go on again, Non."

Ava nodded slowly. Bi Wiwik left from there, leaving Ava who was currently carving a smile of wonder and pleasure. There was a slight look of surprise on his face.

The girl stared at the two objects she was currently holding. It was a very precious thing and had many memories in its time. Two black bracelets with the same initial letter A.

"Why come back again?" his murmured was astonished and surprised at the two inanimate objects before finally climbing the stairs one by one and disappearing from behind the door of the room.

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...Written on 31 December 2020...

...Posted on 04 June 2021...

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