Love (But)Need Certainty
Karina and Asteria

Karina stood straight facing the mirror in her closet. Then he shifted to the left, then turned to face the right. He tidied up the part of the shirt that is slightly tangled even though it is actually not visible. Several times he looked at his own face and then his box-patterned shirt.

I don't look old...

From the reflection of the mirror in front of him is a wall clock with a picture of an owl constantly running both clockwork that is bright red.

3.30 ... Karina peeked out from behind the window towards the gate of her house.

As his mind wandered to the stall he left today. Is everything smooth? be safe? is there a problem, right?

***

Exactly twenty-four hours before this second, Romi came with a very carefree face to the Karina stall. Romi is always cheerful so of course Karina is not surprised if Romi looks sumringah.

Soon Romi showed Karina the phone screen.

Karina tilted her head.

"Eh back!!" Romi fixed the position of the screen.

"Ticket?"

Romi nodded. "This is actually me pesenin for tomorrow because the boss wants to watch with his acquaintances.but because his wife suddenly came to visit from outside the city so yes canceled deh.."

Not really me, mihon sorry Mr. Broto became a victim of making free haha..

"So this was packed into Romi?"

"Yep! the latest Star Wars movie! I was going to watch a movie lately, waiting for a quiet cinema, but there is a mumpung ya already take."

"That's lucky for this.."

"Follow yuk, these two tickets.."

"Tomorrow..."

"Yes, five o'clock.."

"But how's the stall going?"

"Can leave after lunch, through the clock rame can be in the same handle mas Parjo same mbak Yuli right?" romi said while looking at his two employees Karina. In the spirit they both agree.

"OK,"

Romi's smile... "Well, I'll see you tomorrow, three or 4 o'clock I'll pick you up."

"Don't eat first???"

"Later to go there first," Romi pointed at the direction carelessly.

Romi has nothing else to do. It's just that getting Karina to watch and then be left behind is the step she feels is most appropriate. Of course not without reason, Romi used to do this when asking someone out. Leaving the person you are with after you agree reduces your chances of thinking longer and changing your mind. If they change their minds after Romi leaves at least he does not have to face rejection directly.

***

Karina peeked back from behind the curtains of her room towards the gate of the house. This time a white Vario honda stopped in front of the gate. Karina who instantly recognized her rider left the curtain and returned to the front of the mirror.

Tied up or not? Karina plays her hair that is shoulder-length. After a few poses Karina's face took her hairband off the table.

From the front door came the sound of Romi talking to his grandmother. For a long time they did not talk the sound of laughter his grandmother boomed to hear Romi joking cheerfully. Karina so smiled to herself hearing their conversation.

Two minutes later Karina opened her bedroom door and walked towards the living room.

"Hi," Karina greeted Mom and Romi who were still chatting.

"Oh Hi!!" Romi waved his hand.

"That's already there. Keep the real yes.."

"Ready! If I could just apply to be his bodyguard, Mak! hahaa."

Karina kissed Mom's hands saying goodbye, followed by Romi who also kissed Mom's hands.

"Be careful on the road.."

"Ready," said Romi as he walked out.

20 Minutes later Romi and Karina had arrived at the mall. The cinema was on the top floor so the two of them immediately walked towards it. The elevator in this mall is always full, if you have to wait it will take a lot of time. So they decided to just walk and ride through the escalator.

"I'm not neat?" Karina asked while posing straight.

"Rapy, pretty, fresh.."

Karina breathes a sigh of relief Romi likes her appearance. It was strange for Karina, even when she had dinner with Rizky in Skyview alone she did not feel awkward like this.

"By the way I like your hair tied up.."

"It's not work, my hair is always tied up."

"Yes, only if you wear regular clothes so different.."

In Karina's heart she was getting full..

They both walked unhurriedly while washing their eyes to see the hubbub of the mall atmosphere. From some stores, it sounds like a humble salesman welcomes consumers who pass by while promoting their store.

"If I don't dare yell promotion like that.."

"Haha.if you are selling do not have to shout so.."

"Why? not selling dong later, "Karina is curious.

"You're in front of people on nyamperin for sure.." Romi smiles to himself.

"This must be the end!"

"Haha.."

Staying one more floor until the cinema, Romi opened a cellphone and prepared an online ticket that he had.

While Romu was glued to the cellphone in his hand without realizing someone was watching him.

Asteria has just bought several notebooks and a new mouse for her laptop. When he turned near the stairs he immediately recognized a Romi who was with someone. Asteria tried to remember the girl next to Romi but she was sure she had seen him.

The two of them walked closer to Asteria who was walking in the opposite direction to them. He thought if he should change course so he did not have to cross paths with Romi. But he remembered having experienced something similar some time ago. At that time Romi introduced Asteria to his date as a friend. And he doesn't mind being called a friend. So he decided to keep going straight.

Most famous again...

Romi finally found an online ticket in the app on his phone. He rarely uses the application so a little hassle to find the ticket booking menu.

"Sip.."

Romi was just about to show a trailer cut of the Star Wars movie when he realized roughly fifteen steps ahead of him an Asteria was walking right towards him.

Romi could feel his heart breaking down working for a moment. Should he talk to her and introduce her to Karina? or should he pull Karina walking the other way before they cross paths? or should he be indifferent like a stranger who does not know each other.

The first choice Romi could not do. If until he introduced him to Karina then most likely his intention to become a 'serious man' would be worth nil in Karina's eyes..

The second option is also impossible to do at this time. Because Asteria had put on a thin smile looking at Romi. He could not use the excuse 'not looking at' to then turn the direction.

The third choice was finally chosen by Romi..

Five. four. three. two.. Asteria and Romi cross paths..

Without exchanging words, without exchanging eyes, they passed each other like strangers.

Karina was telling me about the long time she hadn't been to the movies. And tell me about the romantic movies he likes. But Karina's voice for a while was unable to penetrate the silence of Romi's heart..

It feels so wrong but so right..... Romi glanced back. Stealing a look at the curly-haired figure who walked slowly away from him..