
A few days ago.
Kirana had just finished her assignment in one of her compulsory courses at the library. Today, neither Ghea nor Raka accompanied him. Ghea had finished class since noon and she was having a family event.
As for Raka, the man had already disappeared since the class this morning was over. Raka should still have classes and a lab in the afternoon. But, he was out of nowhere and absent from class.
Kirana walks towards the faculty gate hoping that a campus bus is still available to take her out of the campus gate and wait for the bus to return home. Kirana spent her pocket money shopping with Ghea yesterday. He was determined to save.
“Sorry mba, this afternoon the bus just got here, yes. I have to go back to pool.”, replied the campus bus driver.
“Oh? Usually until 8pm, sir.”, asked Kirana.
He was the last passenger that night.
“Sorry mba. It's 8pm now. I had to turn around and not get to the front gate.”, said the driver.
Kirana can't argue anymore. He hadn't been on a campus bus for a long time. Kirana had forgotten her route. Usually he goes home with Ghea or rides an online ojek until the front gate.
“Ya already then. Thank you sir.”, replied Kirana before getting off the bus.
“Iya, mba. Sorry yes.”, reply that driver.
As soon as Kirana came down, she immediately turned around. Kirana had to walk down the campus sidewalk. It takes another 10-15 minutes to get to the outer gate of the campus. Fortunately, the streets were bright and crowded - cars were running.
Some students were also seen still riding bicycles to get to the front gate. Kirana moved her eyes around. Enjoying the view of the campus at night may be able to reduce fatigue down the road.
Accidentally, Kirana's gaze was fixed on a car that stopped in front of a secretarial building. I don't know what the building is for. Kirana doesn't really know.
‘Sister Rian?’, Kirana saw Rian coming down that car.
Kirana doesn't know that it's Rian's car because it's not the car she used to take to campus. Previously, the idea appeared in Kirana's head to ask for help Rian deliver her to the front gate. Gratitude - thank goodness Rian offered to drive her home.
However, Rian apparently got out of the car because he wanted to open the next door, the passenger seat. A woman with hair draped to the shoulders appears. Claudia! Unmistakably, Kirana memorized her face.
At first Kirana was ordinary. But when Claudia suddenly hugged Rian and gave a light kiss on her cheek, Kirana was immediately shocked. Rian also seemed ordinary with that treatment. This is on campus.
Then, Claudia waved at Rian and was greeted by the man. Rian got into the car. Claudia appears to be entering the building. The sight made Kirana speechless.
“Ran, 80% of the club's children said that Mr. Rian had a relationship with Claudia. You still want to be firm on your stance?”, asked Raka when she was busy cooking food.
“Oh? The establishment? Establishment what?”, asked Kirana trying to poker face.
“You still like the same Rian?”, shoot Raka directly without further ado - stale.
Kirana glanced at Raka but gave no answer.
“I always want to ask. Why you can get divorced. But, I think I know the answer. You still wish you could go back with her, right? Does he also think the same?”, asked Raka.
“Can we talk about something else.”, Kirana said uncomfortable with this discussion.
“Rian does look like a dependable good guy. But, you don't know what his life in Paris is like, do you? You will be much more disappointed than this if you know what he really is.”, said Raka smiled thin smile.
So thin, Kirana didn't notice.
“Don't talk so about him. You do not know what - what.”, said Kirana.
‘Hn? I know more than you, Ran. Rian is the most jerky guy who covers himself with a fleece as if he is the nicest man your life has ever seen. Just look, if he can still be like that after knowing what will happen.’
“Ran, you ever regret something?”, Raka switched to another conversation once the food was finished and ready to be served.
“You mean?”, asked Kirana confused.
“Hm.. Have you ever felt guilty about someone?”, asked Raka.
“No.. I never felt that way.”, replied Kirana helping Raka bring dishes that already contained steak to the table.
“Try thinking again.”, ask Raka.
“Never. What the hell is talking about it.”, asked Kirana.
‘Didn't you answer that too soon? Why not think before answering? Even he really did not think at all.’, Raka's bathin while staring at Kirana's back who was arranging food on the table.