My Father Misses
Last Smile 5

I was shocked to hear my mother's words.

Without thinking, I went straight to the bathroom and cleaned myself up.

My heart continued to sing, happiness enveloped me.

I felt the water and everything in the bathroom felt my happiness.

I dried my body, and looked for a suitable dress.

After finishing with the dismantling event of the closet, I also found a suitable dress.

I use powder and makeup that is quite striking and do not forget lipstick. I want to dress up to look beautiful for Atan and I want Atan to admire me.

After finishing with the obligatory ritual of a woman, I headed for the living room. There was Atan and my parents waiting for me.

"Good afternoon" said I.

Atan and my parents turned to look at me. Atan's eyes didn't blink the slightest bit as he looked at me.

My father nudged his elbow into Atan's arm while whispering.

"Beauty the child, Om."

Atan nodded his head with what he saw, Atan was so fascinated.

"When to go if you keep staring at the child Om," teased the father.

"Sorry to you!"

"We say yes first, tanta" said Atan.

"Come on, Lila," Atan asked.

"Well, ma'am, Lila said yes."

"Be careful, don't be too lazy to go home," mother asked.

"Good ma'am."

Atan opened the car door for me, this time Atan using the latest Pajero Sport car output color Diamon Black Mika. Really - really fancy.

"Thank you" I said.

After closing the car door for me, Atanpun got into the car and stopped his car to the restaurant he had booked.

About half an hour away we arrived at the restaurant G&B, the restaurant of Atan's choice.

Atan opened the car door for me, and we entered the restaurant.

"Sleeping?" I said in my heart while observing around us.

Candles - colorful candles decorate our dinner. The red rose was neatly arranged on our dining table. Really - really beautiful.

"What's up Lila," asked Atan to take my eyes off.

"No! Justjust?"

"I've booked this place, just for the two of us," said Atan who seemed to understand my way of thinking.

Waiters brought the flagship menu from the G&B restaurant, the menu was so tempting.

"Good to enjoy" said the waiters.

Atan and I ate the menu on the table. We enjoyed it so much.

"Lila, this is for you."

Atan took out a black box from his suit pocket.

"What's this?" I asked confusedly while receiving Atan's black box.

"Open up!"

I opened Atan's gift box. I was so shocked and happy to see the contents of the box, the blue colored pendant, so beautiful.

"Pretty."

"Just like you, just as beautiful."

I was embarrassed to hear Atan's praise.

"Let's put it on."

I gave Atan a blue-eyed pendant and Atan wrapped it around me.

"Truly perfect" said Atan.

"If one day we part, this locket will remind you that I'm always with you."

And Atan kissed my forehead. Atan's kiss made my cheeks glow red.

"I'll always love you, until any moment." Atan.

After finishing a romantic dinner, Atan drove me home.

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"How's dinner going?" Ask my mom who is waiting for me to come home.

"Fun," I said happily.

"What's this?" Ask mom while holding the blue-eyed pendant that Atan gave her.

"This is Hadia from Atan, ma'am."

"Beautiful!" It looks like it's expensive."

I smiled at my mother's words.

"Where's dad, Mom?"

"Your father has been sleeping since."

"Ohhhh, Lila go to the room first. I'm also resting."

"Good night baby, good dreams."

"Mom is also."

I headed to my room, opened my dress and replaced it with a nightgown. Not forgetting I cleaned the makeup that was still on my face. After everything was done, I headed to the bed and laid down my body. I pulled out my thick blanket and covered my entire body that was already feeling cold, I fell asleep.

"Ayaaaaahhhhhhhh, Aaaayyyyaaaaaahhhhhh..," I shouted to the father who disappeared with the white butterfly. I cried so much - it was because Dad never came back.

"Lila, Lila, what's wrong, honey? Ask mom while shaking - shake my body.

"Honey, Lila," call me again.

I opened my eyes, feeling that my vision was so blurry because my eyes had been covered with tears.

Mother rubbed my eyes gently, drying my tears.

"I dreamt of you."

"Dreams?"

"Yes, same dream. Dad's dream left me and mom."

"So you prayed, didn't you?" Ask mom while gently stroking my hair.

I shake my head.

"Hmmm, panties. If you want to sleep, do not forget to pray. Let her dream be beautiful."

I nodded.

"Oh, you're sleeping again."

Mother took my blanket that had fallen on the floor and covered my body. Mom kissed my forehead and rubbed my fine hair.

"Hopefully have a dream."

She went back to her room and I fell asleep.

The morning sun was already back on its throne, radiating its beauty its light barged into my room and woke me up.

I got out of bed, prayed and did not forget to make up the messy bed because of me.

Today I started again my activities as usual, school. Only what distinguishes me now sits in the XII Language class.

"Well, ma'am, Lila said yes first" I said, kissing my mother and father's hands in turn.

"Brave - heart, son."

I stepped definitely and full of cheer towards my school, I want to meet my friends, especially Atan. Although last night we just met but this longing cannot be contained, I want every moment to look at his face.

"For Lila," said Vita.

"For Vita dear."

"Ekhmmm there's a new one" said Vita as she scanned my neck.

"Oh this," I said while holding the pendant that Atan gave me.

"Yes, new huh?"

"Yes, this is hadia from someone."

"Ekhmmm, who is that someone?" Atan huh? Vita teases me.

My face turned red with Vita's confidence.

"Allow my guess, it's hadia from Atan."

I just smiled at Vita's words. As if understanding the meaning of my smile, Vitpun smiled as if he was happy and felt what I felt.

The lesson began, the class was so quiet that only the voice of Bu Tika who was explaining the lesson was heard. After finishing with the explanation, Ms. Tika gave a task for us to work on. The class was quiet because we were all busy doing the work.

The bell rang three times marked the break had arrived.

After gathering our assignments and praying, we all rushed out of the classroom to the school cafeteria.

"Vita let's hurry," I pulled Vita's hand to follow my steps quickly.

"Slow down dong Lila, you're just being chased by a ghost."

"Come, hurry. Your path is like a snail."

While taking a deep breath Vitapun piqued my steps.

All my friends were sitting in their positions waiting for our arrival.

Vita and I approached Neno, Aby and Margot.

"Are you already?" Ask me.

"How much," replied Margot.

My eyes were unsettled and were always watching the entrance, the person I was waiting for didn't come until the break bell was almost over.

"Where are you?" Ask Neno.

"Well, Athan is invisible, is he sick?" Aby continued.

My face turned grim, I occasionally saw my phone but there were no phone notifications or messages from Atan.

"Lila, do you know where Atan is?" Ask me.

"I don't know."

"We were together all night but Atan never said anything to me. Atan where are you?"

The break was over, we went back to class each with curiosity. Curious about Atan.

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This afternoon, we plan to go to Atan's house. I waited for my best friend to pick me up.

"Lila, you're busy, aren't you?" Ask Mom.

"Hmmm, no ma'am."

"Please spend this yes," mom handed me the grocery list.

"Mom got another order."

"Good, Mom."

I took my phone and I sent a message to my friends - my sabbath through WA group.

"I'm sorry, I can't come."

I put my phone back in my pocket and I walked to the bus stop.

On the way, my curiosity about Atan grew - so.

"Why didn't Atan call me today?"

There are a lot of questions I want to ask Atan.

I spent all my mom's orders on the shopping list and headed back to the stop. While waiting for the bus, I opened my phone expecting a notification from Atan but my hope was dashed. I finally decided to contact him.

"Number seven is off or out of range."

My heart is getting bigger.

"I miss you, Atan."

"What last night was a farewell and a final smile for me."

A clear liquid reminisced in my eyes and went down wet my cheeks.