MY STUPID BOYFRIEND [ON GOING]
10. Ramayana

Gia observed her reflection in the mirror once again. Hair on the spool upwards. The black shirt is combined with a jeans jacket, and the white material pants match with his shoes. Not too bad he thought.

But once again he hesitated, because this was the first experience he would go with the opposite sex. Although it might just be eating or hanging out on the side of the road, but Gia feels gerogi now.

Slightly chanting the do'a, Gia took a breath once then exhaled it quietly. Suddenly a call came in from an unknown number.

Evan, apparently, told him to get out and catch up with Evan, because Evan brought a car this time.

"Ganteng doang pick up the girl in front of the alley," said Gia while closing Evan's car. Regardless of Gia's chatter, Evan immediately drove forward his car.

"Where are you going?" gia broke the silence. It's been five minutes they've been driving but there's no sign Evan will stop his car.

"Malem market," replied Evan smiling at a glance.

Gia frowned not understanding. Why take him there? But a second later Gia flicked her shoulders indifferently. It's up to Evan to take him where, itung-itung holidays for free.

Tonight the streets look more crowded than usual. Sunday night, usually used by young couples to date or just hang out together to spend the night together.

After a long drive, now both have arrived at the parking lot of the night market. The atmosphere looks crowded. The flickering lights are getting brighter tonight this week.

Merchants of boiled corn, lilok and sweet arum look passing.

They spread their eyes around. Then Gia's gaze fell onto one of the stands that showed off various paintings.

"Evan let's go over there!" invite Gia enthusiastically. Unknowingly her hand grabbed Evan's hand and pulled him to follow her.

Evan was a little surprised but his body still followed Gia. Now they are standing on one of the stands. There's a neatly lined painting. Starting from the simple, to the complicated form.Still with the hand of Evan, Gia down every display there. His eyes sparkled in amazement every time he saw the painting there, and it did not escape Evan's sight.

"Rama and Shinta," Evan's comment opened the voice. Hearing that Gia's reflex turned her face to the side looking at Evan.

"Kok you know?" tanya Gia enthusiastically pointed at the puppet painting with her hands, a second later her eyes widened realizing her hand was grasping Evan's hand since earlier.

"Eh sorry unintentionally," said Gia feeling a little awkward.

"Gatel hand cave," ketus Evan. Though there was a little disappointment when Gia released the link of her second hand.

"Gue knows the story of the Ramayana. Although I am not native Java, but six years is enough for me to adapt to the environment and get to know the culture here," continued Evan made the two back staring at the painting.

"Yes, yes, too. Lo know? I like things that smell like Javanese culture. Whether it's dance, food, clothing, customs, until the story of wayang that is established in the community. The story of Rama and Shinta. How the great love between the two is very strong, then the story of those who managed to pass the test of Shinta kidnapped by Ravana," explained Gia at length. Evan who heard her laughed for a while, made Gia confused not to understand. With the rest of his laughter, Evan said in response.

"Gia..Gia's. I've heard of a culture man or whatever they call him, I forget whose name he is. In his view, Ravana should be the companion of Goddess Shinta, you know why?" evan asked paused. Gia just silently watched Evan's words. Then continue.

"Because compared to Sri Rama, Ravana's love is much greater. How Ravana keeps the sanctity of Goddess Shinta while being her captive, how Rahawana treats Shinta like a queen, how all this time she has been patient to resist her volatile love desires. And Rama? Do you know what he's doing? She accused Goddess Shinta of no longer being a holy woman. Then what is the point of Rama saving Shinta, giving her life, but twisting the invisible rope that makes Dewi Shinta crowded? Accused of baseless reasons. Just because Ravana's a buto doesn't mean he can't respect women, right?"

"And in the end Dewi Shinta performed a ritual walk in the embers as a proof that the accusations of Sri Rama, the person he loved so much was wrong. The fire did not make Shinta's body burn, even the ends of her hair and scarves were intact untouched, becoming a proof if Rama's accusations were wrong. Then what did Ravana get for his holy and great love? Nothing, only pain that gnawed at his heart. Ravana was created to love Shinta. But Rama exists as destiny. So what lessons do we have to learn?" tnya Evan turned his gaze to look at Gia who was still gawking in disbelief.

"C.eee.. Don't look at the person with one eye, don't value the person from the cover. Maybe?" gia replied hesitatingly. He was still amazed at Evan's thought.

"Yaa you're right. But there is one lesson that is most meaningful in my opinion Gia," said Evan again staring sharply at the painting of the Ramayana story.

"Don't be a fool just out of love" he said coldly then passed leaving Gia still digesting Evan's statement.

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