Oh My Cecunguk
Episode 96's

That night, after returning home from the Mall, Alan took me around. Tracing the streets of the city M by motorcycle.

"What's Al doing there?"

My eyes were fixed on an open space that was emitting light from the colorful spotlights. From a distance I could see tents with conical roofs surrounding the field.

Alan followed my direction. "It was an annual festival held in order to commemorate the anniversary of the city of M," he explained. Then he looked at me and asked. "Wanna see there?"

"Yes" I said, nodding my head.

"All right."

Alan turned left, heading towards the spot at medium speed. Once there, Alan quickly turned off the engine and parked his bike on the side of the road. Next to dozens of other motorcycles.

"Is it okay to park here?" I got off the bike and took off my helmet.

"It's okay, it's safe" he replied, taking off his headgear. Then hang it in the rearview mirror.

We walked hand in hand into the crowded field by the man. Rows of merchants filled the place. From food vendors, clothes, cosmetics and accessories to home appliances are here. Even some rides such as kora-kora, bianglala, waves and carousels also exist.

"Let's ride it, Alea," asked Alan while pointing to one of the most massive rides towering game.

I stared at the spinning ring. "That's for a little kid." I reminded.

"Adults can do it too, come on." he said, pulling my hand. Without waiting for my approval Alan immediately bought the ticket and queued enthusiastically.

"Al, I don't-"

"It's our turn, let's go up" before I finish my sentence.

I had to follow his will. I could only resign as he dragged me into the giant bird cage. Yeah, I think the reanglala is like a bird cage that contains humans.

We sat facing. I clutched the iron fence as the ring started to move up and shook slightly. My heart was pounding and my palms started to sweat.

"Fearful?" ask Alan. His hand held my trembling knee.

"Yes, I'm afraid of heights" I said with my eyes closed. I dare not even look down.

"Why not say?" Alan looked both annoyed and anxious.

"Not saying. I tried to tell you earlier, but you didn't want to hear me" I explained.

"It's my fault, sorry." Alan acknowledged. He patted the side next to her as he added the next sentence. "Come here and sit beside me."

I shook my head quickly. "No. If I move later it becomes unbalanced. I'm afraid of falling."

"No, honey. Trust me."

I shook my head once again. My grip grew stronger as the cage we were riding in shook again. Stronger than ever. I screamed in fear.

Alan jumped at me cautiously. He put both of his feet on the chair he was sitting in. Then pull me into his arms. My face is buried in his chest.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here" she said, stroking my hair, calming her down.

I moved my hand to her waist, hugging her tightly.

"View... Nothing happened, right? It's very safe, honey-don't be afraid." Alan kept calming me down. His hands did not stop gently stroking my head.

What he said was like a very magical spell. My heart rate started to slow down and came back in order. My feet have stopped shaking. Being in her arms makes me feel safe.

"Open your eyes, Alea" he said, raising my face with his index finger which he placed under his chin.

"Look at your left side, the view is good" he added.

I raised my eyelids slowly and turned my head to the left. From the top here I can see tall buildings and buildings in the city of M that look like miniatures. The red and yellow color of the car lights flashes along the road which also looks like a toy. Thousands or perhaps millions of stars spread out in every corner, adding to the beauty of the night sky.

"Gee... It's beautiful," I murmured.

"You're more beautiful, Alea. More beautiful than a crescent moon there."

At that moment I realized that Alan was looking at my face.

"Stop looking at me, Al, you're embarrassing me" I said, turning my face away.

Alan didn't touch my words. He kept looking at me, without blinking.

"Do you know... You look more adorable when you're embarrassed, Alea," she said. "Look.your face is very red, like boiled shrimp," he added with a small laugh.

Alan kept teasing me by saying embarrassing things like, "I'm really curious what your expression will be like on our first night. When I take off all your clothes and I-"

I closed his mouth with my palm. "Shut your mouth, Al."

It's not Alan's name if he obeys. The sneak actually acts more naughty and also shameless. He stuck out his tongue, licked my palm. Want to not let me take it off and he started talking recklessly again. Really sucks.

Fortunately, the game was over soon. That was when Alan stopped. After riding the ring, Alan again invited me to ride the waves banyu and also kora-kora.

Both rides are not too scary, because they are not too high. But it still makes me scream. Alan really enjoyed it. How unhappy, throughout the game I continued to hug him tightly. Well, that Cecunguk would never miss any opportunity.

After that, we went around and looked around. Alan stopped his steps when he was in front of the dart stand. The gifts are all kinds. Starting from canned drinks, snacks, cigarettes and so forth.

Alan took out fifty thousand bills from his wallet and handed them to the guard who was then exchanged for twenty small arrows.

I nodded and took a position. Then throw the arrow that Alan gave.

"Well... Misses," I muttered as the arrow shot very far from the target.

"How not to miss, the way you stand and hold the arrow is wrong." Alan shifted and took a step forward. Standing next to me. "Look at me" he said. I quickly looked up and noticed it.

"Put your right foot in front and hold the arrow like this."

I followed his instructions obediently. As Alan has pointed out.

"Lift the tip of his arrow up a little bit" he said.

"Like this?" ask me while glancing at him.

"That's too much, just a little bit."

I lowered the end of the arrow down.

"Here?" ask again.

"That's swooping down, Alea. You want to shoot the ground?" He's getting impatient.

I picked it up again "What about now?"

"You can throw it right now."

I followed his orders immediately. Throw the arrow forward. Yet, again, off.

"I said straight, Alea. Why did you bend your hand." Alan looks scuffled.

I shook my head. "I didn't turn him."

"It'll hit the target if you don't deflect it." Alan handed me an arrow. "Try it again, throw it straight."

I took a swing like Alan taught me before, and started throwing it again. The results remain the same, off the mark.

"Straight, Alea, straight. Don't you understand what straight is!" His patience is as thin as a tissue. He was easily upset, as he is now.

"You throw, I can't" I said as I retreated backwards.

Alan looked at me with a frowning forehead. "Anged?" tanyakanya.

"No" I said, shaking my head. "I'm thirsty, Al."

"Let's get a drink" he said, turning around.

I held him off who was about to leave. "I'm the one who bought it. You wait here and just play." I said, m

"All right," he agreed. He returned to his position. "Where do you want a present, honey?"

"Try to get that and that too." I pointed at the cheese wafer and the potato chips, alternately.

"Good boy. The company is very lucky to have employees like you who love their own products very much" he said with a smiling face.

I was stunned for a moment. Look at it with admiration. Alan was meticulous and his memory was also very good. His company already produces hundreds of products and Alan probably recognizes them all. While I didn't have so much work, I didn't know it was a product of the company I worked for. Along with her, I really feel really stupid.

"Then I go first" I said later. Alan nodded his head in response.

I was walking a few steps when Alan called me.

"Alea, wait..."

I turned to face him. "What's wrong?"

Alan took his wallet out of his pants pocket and thrust it at me. "Bring this up."

I shook my palm, refusing it. "No need, Al. I can pay for it myself."

"Wear what? a leaf?"

I patted the jidat. Just remember that I didn't bring anything. Wallets and mobile phones, all left at home. I took his wallet and left.

The tavern I was going to buy was quite crowded, so I had to wait in line first. Waiting for me to open Alan's wallet and check the contents. I wonder what he said last night. Is he really older than me?

I pulled out his identity card that was tucked inside his wallet. It turns out that Alan wasn't lying about his age. She's really four years older than me. But, how could he still look that young?

As I was thinking about it, someone suddenly patted me on the shoulder and said "Sir, the picture fell."

I looked towards him. "Photo?" ask me confused.

"Yes, this is." he said, handing me a photo. "So it fell down just as his mbak took KTP," he added.

"Well..." I nodded in understanding. I quickly accepted it. "Thank you" I said with a faint smile.

That guy smiled. "Together, Mother."

"I didn't expect a person like Alan to also keep a photo of someone else in his wallet" I muttered as I turned around. I was surprised to see the photo closer. "This woman..."