Love Me Please, Uncle Sam
fireflies

After asking permission from his parents, Clara accepted Daniel's invitation to go for a walk, Daniel took Clara around the city with his sports bike. The night air did not make Clara feel cold, she actually felt calmer, the tightness in her chest gradually disappeared.

After about half an hour driving around, Daniel parked his motorbike near an artificial lake not far from the city, where it was a little quiet but Daniel believes Clara currently needs a quiet place.

"And, I'm scared!" clara said while holding down Daniel's jacket, the girl was creepy because there was no one in the place, let alone a lot of big trees that made the atmosphere more creepy.

"There I am," Daniel grabbed Clara's hand holding her jacket, and the man led Clara to walk closer to the lake. Clara simply resigned herself and followed Daniel's footsteps, while her gaze focused on Daniel's hand holding her hand.

"Look at Ra," Daniel released Clara's hand and pointed at the hundreds of flickering lights flying over the lake. Clara looked at Daniel in disbelief, in the middle of the city like this she could see fireflies.

"Daniel, what is this. It's so beautiful," Clara was so amazed to see the glow of the firefly tail that flew to and fro, reflecting a yellowish-colored light bias that was so amazing. In addition to the reflection of the moon on the lake water makes the atmosphere of the night look so unreal, Clara felt herself in the land of dongen, very amazing.

"Sit Ra," Daniel pulled Clara's hand and told the girl to sit next to him. Clara glanced at Daniel at a glance, and then sat down beside Daniel, even though he was only on grass.

"How did you find this place Dan?" clara asked, in the middle of the density of the capital city, she could not believe there was a hidden place like this.

"Maybe when I was in high school. At that time my parents decided to divorce and they left me to my grandmother. At first I did not accept it, almost every night I wandered until I accidentally found this place. And when I feel sad, I will definitely come to this place. I always feel calm here, the night air makes me feel better" Daniel replied, staring at the passing fireflies before him.

"When was the last time you were here?"

Daniel exhaled slowly, then turned his head and looked at Clara who was also looking at him. "One year ago when my grandmother died" he answered with a flat face, but from the look of his eyes still held a deep pain.

"I'm sorry, and I didn't mean to" said Clara.

"No papa, I'm fine now!" Daniel smiled as he answered. "Hm, so since when do you like?" it was Daniel's turn to ask.

"Since I was a child," for some reason Clara didn't hesitate to tell Daniel her story, she only believed in Daniel and he was a good listener. "Do you know that the three of us are best friends?" Daniel nodded because Indhi had previously told their story. "Zea, Rama and Dave were born on the same day, while I was born seven months after they were born. We grew up together like a family, and I was put in Zea's or Dave's house more often when my mom was working. Because it has a rare condition, Zea rarely barmain out of the house, so at that time only the three of us played. While playing outside the house, Dave was always restless and invited us to play at home to accompany Zea. It was the first time I was upset with Zea because Dave was more attentive to her. After we grew up, I finally understood that if this irritated feeling was jealousy, I wanted Dave to pay attention to me as well. But I try to be normal, I know if Zea thinks Dave is just a friend, because Zea likes Uncle Sam. Sometimes I laugh at our complicated stories. I like Dave, while Dave likes Zea who turns out to keep his feelings for Uncle Sam, funny isn't Dan?"

Daniel smiles at the long story Clara told him because he almost became part of the complicated story if he did not immediately find out if Zea already had a husband.

Clara nodded quickly. "No, I'm afraid our friendship will be ruined" she replied sadly.

"Yes you're right. But isn't it painful to hold that feeling alone?"

Clara breathed out violently. "It hurts Dan, but it was my choice, I insisted on loving him in silence. But after last night, I realized, the feeling of me stabbing myself. I want to end this one-sided love!" a clear circle dripped without Clara's permission, the girl quickly wiped away her tears before Daniel saw her. But too late, Daniel realized it first, the man even helped wipe away the tears on Zea's face.

"Cry Ra, let go of everything tonight. But promise me that tomorrow there will be no more tears, no more sorrow because you have shed all your tears and sorrow tonight!"

Daniel's words made Clara no longer hold back her tears, the girl wept lamenting her one-sided love. While Daniel could not bear to see Clara crying, the man took Clara's body into his arms. Clara's tears grew heavier, her shoulders rising and falling indicating that the girl was actually injured. In the heart of Clara retired because Daniel took care of her, she did not care even though the man saw her sobbing, the existence of Daniel was enough to give strength to Clara.

Clara broke free from Daniel's embrace after she felt calmer, Clara wiped away the remains of tears on her face.

"Thank you Dan, I feel better now" Clara said in a still-hugging voice.

"Hm, find me whenever you need a friend to share your grief!" daniel's answer shook Clara's heart, but Clara did not answer him out of fear. How could that man be so good to her. What if Clara later misrepresents the kindness that Daniel gave.

Both of them were silent and enjoyed the rare night view. The wind blew Clara's hair and covered part of her face, without Clara thinking, Daniel helped her tidy up her hair, tucking her hair behind her ears with such a gentle look.

"Thank you Dan," said Clara nervously, even now her heart is pounding just because Daniel helped her tidy up her hair.

"Hm. Let's go someplace else, "take Daniel.

"Where's Dan?" ask Clara curiously.

"You'll find out later!"

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