MUSE
S2 ~ CLOUDY

S2 MUSE

EPISODE 44

S2 \~ CLOUDY

\~ The heart feels so painful when remembering the smile both of them ever developed in my life. \~

The sky made the morning air feel so cold. It has been several days that cloudy clouds always appear to decorate the blue sky, changing its color to a little gray. Dark clouds make the rain continue to flutter the city throughout the day. Lucky this morning it was just overcast, there was no rain, so I could make a pilgrimage to eat both my parents.

I had just stopped my tears after praying for them. The heart felt so painful when I remembered the smile both had developed in my life.

I lamented my fate, even when there were no relatives accompanying me, nor friends who attended their funeral. I buried them in the town of S, where Mama was born. Put them both near Grandpa and Grandma. At least they wouldn't be lonely without me.

Burying both of their bodies was the most heartbreaking moment of my life. I was hit, I felt pain, pain, and also despicable. With sin I have corrupted my life, and with the money of sin I have buried them both.

“Maafin Kalila, yes, Pa, Ma,” My hand rubbed Papa and Mama's belly button. I don't know how long I've apologized and regretted. To be sure my tears started to dry, and my body started to get cold.

After clearing the tomb area, I glanced at the clock on the mobile phone screen. It's 7 in the morning, I have to go home. Soon I have to open a cafe and take care of Keano. Melody's going back to town J today. He said his dad was dying, when else could Melody say hello to him?

I walked down the sidewalk. It is still early in the morning so the streets are still empty. Only a few vehicles passed by, also elderly couples who are exercising. I myself also chose to walk to the cafe after getting off the bus. Just stretching out the body and looking for a little sweat.

From the opposite direction a bright orange sports car was speeding away. Making a puddle beside the sidewalk squirt and wet my jeans. Really sucks. I want to feel like I'm swearing, but even anger will not change the situation. My pants are still wet, and the driver won't be able to stop apologizing.

“Which fool brings a sports car with speeding in a small town like this?” I muttered while cleaning my hands from dirty water splashes.

— MUSE S2 —

I rushed into the cafe. As the name implies palette cafe, various kinds of pastel colors are slickly reflected on the cafe wall as the main element supporting the interior. White-painted wooden tables and shabby chic-style chairs decorate the interior of its supports. A long sofa is attached along the wall, the holder is made of cotton with a variety of pastel colors. Small owl-patterned pillows and birdhouse-shaped lamps decorate each table. This beautiful table lamp creates its own warm light in the interior of the cafe at night.

I built this cafe from scratch with Melody. I still remember the times when this cafe was so quiet and not as advanced as it is today. Melody and I still had to drive around to peddle pie and cake, as well as cup drinks to the compound around.

The cafe is quite successful. I also have an employee named Caca. A tomboy with five pierces lodged in one of his ears. His black hair intersects short with a long bangs ala-ala Korean boyband. Caca has been working in a cafe for half a year. Caca is a 2nd semester accounting major, seeking flexible part-time work hours at the cafe. I also did not mind his working hours, and he was also OK to enter at any time, as long as it did not interfere with his lecture schedule.

“Have come, Ca?” I asked as I entered, seeing Caca mop the floor and wiping the table so early this made me wonder.

“Already, Boss. Mid semester afternoon. So I took the morning shiff.” obviously, still with busy hands wiping the tables one by one. I love the craft and the working spirit of this girl. Deft and never complain, even when you have to work overtime because the cafe is always crowded on Sunday nights.

“Denger-denger Kak Melody wants a leave of absence, yes, Boss?” caca asked, this tomboy girl is always to the point with her words.

“Iya, one week,” I replied while wearing apron and hurrying to brew coffee with cold brew technique. This technique takes a long time, but is lower in acid and also more delicious. Some customers like it. But I also like to use cold drip techniques when the cafe starts rame. It depends on customer demand and also the situation.

“Keano follow?”

“No, I'll take care of it.”

“Then I will tidy up the back room.” Caca rushed to the back room.

There is a room behind the cafe, close to the bathroom. I did deliberately make a room in the back so that Melody can rest while pregnant first. Also so that Keano can take a nap without any interruption. The room is now a little dusty because it has not been used for a long time. After the age of a year, Keano becomes more difficult to take a nap and prefers to take a walk.

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Kriinncingg... 🎶

The sound of bells sounded boisterous, a sign that there was more than one guest coming.

“Welcome to palette cafe,” say hello to cafe visitors.

“What message do you want?” ask me from the cashier's desk.

“Brown sugar latte, and vanilla coffee latte.” the door.

“Ice?”

“Total 65.000. Anything else?”

“No.”

“Cash or E-money?”

“E-money.”

After scanning the payment barcode I gave him the buzzer. Our cafe does implement self-service because we lack workers. I used to make coffee, Melody made cake and pastry, Caca cleaned tables and sometimes kept the cash register. No one can deliver the order, so we apply self-service. Customers did not mind because we removed the service tax on the bill note bill.

“No 11!” I called the owner of buzzer no 11 when the coffee he ordered was ready.

“Good.” a young man came to take his order and return the buzzer.

“Good to enjoy, Brother,” my smile.

“Thank you.” answer.

The two young men were loyal customers of our cafe. They like to hang out while playing games. Even sometimes they come with their entourage to mabar (play together) in the cafe. Caca likes one of them, according to Caca his face is similar to his idol bollywood artist who often adorns the TV screen.

The young man was still watching me closely, making me raise an eyebrow as if asking him for an explanation. My code turned out to be accepted by him, he smiled as he said, “Kak, you look a lot like the game character I just played.”

“Oh, yes?” I'm astonished.

“Yups. Can I photograph you and compare with that character? There is a prize event of 10,000 coins.” the door enthusiastically.

“Hah??” I'm a little awkward, is he really going to take me for the game? Is there a game event like that? How strange.

“Come, Brother! Pliss.”.

“Sorry, can't,” subtly reject me.

Kriinncingg... 🎶

The ringing of bells rattled, allowing me to switch the conversation with the young man. I honestly don't want anyone to keep my picture, I'm afraid they're using it for weird stuff.

“La, Ca, help donk!!” melody's call allowed me to say goodbye to the young man. With a slightly disappointed face he returned to his desk.

“Yes, geez, Mel. What is it, nih?” I'm surprised Melody brought so many things.

“Preparation. Don't do much, help carry Ken-Ken first!” Melody handed Keano to me.

I carried Keano in, Melody and Caca carrying suitcases and bags along with several other parcels. I followed them behind while teasing little Keano until he cried with anxiety.

I glanced towards the morning sky before closing the door. Though it was almost noon but the sunlight was completely invisible, buried by the dark clouds. The wind blows faster and feels wet. Dark clouds seem to rule the sky. It seems that soon there will be heavy rain.

— MUSE S2 —

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