
"August, Riza! Did you sleep well?" ask Edgar as soon as I get out of the room.
"Hm .... That's delicious!" I said, when in fact I couldn't sleep.
"What's your eye?" edgar asked when he noticed my eyes were a little swollen.
"It's okay. Can you take me home? There's still a little something I want to sort out," I said, avoiding the gaze from him. It must be because I cry too much.
"certain. Wait a minute, yeah!" answer Edgar.
After he finished with a little busyness then we left. Edgar drove me to the front of the apartment.
"Couple all your stuff, don't miss it! I'll pick you up at 5pm!" order Edgar.
"Yes. Thanks for everything!" my reply.
"Together" said Edgar. And he drove away too.
Before I left, I tidied up my apartment. And make sure all my stuff's in the suitcase. There were still a few hours before Edgar arrived. Because there's nothing left to do, so I called Sienna.
Until the afternoon began before I began preparing a suitcase to bring it to the living room. I started to clean up. As soon as Edgar arrived we went straight to the airport. For the last time I saw this view of the city from behind the windshield. I don't know when I'll be back again. A city full of memories.
Edgar and I were on the plane. There was still 10 minutes before the plane took off. Edgar took out a box from his bag. He gave it to me.
"What's this?" my many.
"Look!" answer Edgar.
I opened the box. I was immediately amazed to see it.
"Wow! It's ...."
"Yes, it's the same as the necklace Queen Maera wore. Crystal Orlov!"'s!" obviously Edgar.
"Where did you get this necklace?! Wouldn't we be wretched if we had it?" I cried in panic.
"Just relax, this is a fake Crystal Orlov! Nancy's grandmother would be fooled. Isn't it very similar to the original?" edgar said calmly.
"Yes. Fake alone is this beautiful ...," I muttered while staring at the necklace. The crystal around it is studded with diamonds. Looks beautiful sparkle.
I stroked the crystal but suddenly Wallace's shadow was reflected on the crystal. I was shocked and looked back. There's no one. I immediately closed the box and returned it to Edgar.
"What's wrong? You look panicked," asked Edgar as he received the box.
"It's okay!" I answered by turning my face away.
We arrived in Losta at almost nine p.m. Then we continued our journey by taxi. Actually Sienna wanted to pick her up but I banned her because it was already night.
"Tonight I won't go home. I'll tell grandma I've got her crystal and possibly come home tomorrow. So, we have tomorrow to make a plan" Edgar said.
"Yes, it's up to you!" my word.
"You just need to gather friends tomorrow" Edgar said.
"good. But I think they're still in college, so it's possible that this new afternoon will all come together" I explained.
"No problem. Call me as soon as you're ready" Edgar said.
I nodded my head.
Finally the taxi stopped in front of my house. I got out with Edgar who helped me get the suitcase in the trunk of the car. Sienna was out of the house.
"When we meet again tomorrow. Sleep well, yeah!" edgar said before we parted.
"certain. You too!" my reply. Then I waved to him. And the taxi drove back.
I entered the house with a hug from Sienna.
"You're finally home!" said it.
I'm just smiling.
"Where's aunt?" my many.
"He's waiting for you inside. Come, in!" bring Sienna.
We entered the house. There aunt Jane was waiting. He hugged me as soon as I arrived.
"You're worrying me, Riza! But I'm glad you're home" he said.
"Sorry, auntie! I didn't mean it," I said, not delicious.
"There's no need to worry, the important thing is that you're back! Ah yes, you've had dinner?" ask aunt Jane.
"Yes. I ate with Edgar!" my answer.
"Oh," he muttered. His face was shocked but then he was ordinary.
"You must be tired, rest!" ask aunty.
"Later I still want to talk to Sienna" I said. And I patted my forehead forgetting something while saying,
"Oh my goodness, I forgot to buy souvenirs for you guys! I'm sorry, totally unthinkable!"
"By what? The watch you gave me I still haven't worn it" Aunt Jane said.
"Yes, I don't want to be by you either. I'm more interested in your story. Come on, to the room!" take Sienna with me while pulling me up to the top of the room.
"Night, Auntie!" I said to Aunt Jane.
"Baby night!" reply aunt Jane.
Sienna immediately attacked with a myriad of questions as soon as it reached the room.
"So, what are our plans with Edgar? How's your story going with that New Angeles boy? You guys meet every night, right? There must be positive signs! Tell me everything! Have you guys started dating? Did you get her cell phone number?"
"Sienna .. one-one! Your questions are too many. Which one should I answer first?" I stopped the chatter.
"Hehehe .... I'm very curious. You didn't tell me much about him on the phone. Oh yes there is good news, tomorrow Alex and Justin will be here. They're off a week. And plan to spend the holidays here!" sienna said with passion.
"Oh, really? He didn't tell me," I said.
"Yes, they had actually planned to come two days ago. But Alex heard you were in New Angeles so he canceled his plans. Keep knowing you're coming home he's excited to come" Sienna said.
I continued to listen to Sienna tell me stories with passion. Taking things out of the suitcase. He then told me about Justin who was very attentive to him. Who always took the time to contact him even though he was very busy.
"Are you still in college tomorrow?" I asked as soon as Sienna stopped.
"Still until next week. Shitty right? It should be a holiday, "german.
"Just the beginning of the month, it's obviously not a holiday yet. Then I'll save my story for tomorrow. It's night, you just sleep!" I said.
"Are you in tomorrow?" ask Sienna.
"I guess not. I have a lot to do first. Oh yes, after coming home Suzan brought here. We'll have a little meeting with Edgar, "I didn't forget to remind you.
"okay! I sleep first! Night, Riza!" pamit Sienna.
"Night!" my reply.
After Sienna came out, the room went back to being quiet. The window curtain that used to be always open is now closed. I walked to the window and opened the curtain. The sky still seems empty. I breathe heavily. I closed the curtains again. And lay on the bed.
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While waiting for the clothes that were being washed by the machine to be finished, I continued to clean the house. Aunt Jane and Sienna are gone, so I'm alone at home. I didn't expect Alex and Justin to be here soon. When I was busy washing the dishes the door was knocked on. I stopped and opened the door. Two young men stood at the front in their cool style.
"Erazie!" alex shouted excitedly as he saw me welcoming them.
"Hi, Alex! Justin! How are you?" my greeting.
"Hi Eriza, are you alone? Good news" asked Justin. Looks like you already know.
"Yes, Sienna hasn't come home yet! Come in you two. I'm busy, so I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep you company" I said as I walked leaving the two young men to the kitchen.
I'll be back soon with two drinks.
"What are you guys gonna wait here for a second? I'll have to clean up the kitchen for a second!" I said as I offered a glass filled with drinks.
"How's Mandy doing? I haven't heard from him in a long time" I asked later.
"Mandy is working abroad now. Yeah, he's very busy so it's rare to contact us" Justin replied.
"Riza, you get your job done first! We're fine waiting here" said Alex, who kept looking at me.
"All right, I'll stay!" I said in passing.
I went back to the kitchen and continued cleaning the remaining dirty dishes.
"Riza." Alex suddenly said hello.
"Ah, huh?"
I was shocked, my plate almost slipped out of my hand. I don't know why Alex followed me to the kitchen.
"I'm sorry, I surprised you, yeah!" alex may not feel good.
"It's okay. Good thing it didn't break," I said.
"You'd have the heart to go alone to New Angeles without taking me?" grouch Alex. He approached and stood beside me. He helped along.
"Are you not very busy? How could I take you?!" my reply.
"What are you doing there? Sienna said you were looking for someone. Is someone meaningful to you?" alex asked very curiously.
"No. Just a friend, "I'm relaxed.
"really? If it's just your regular friend who's willing to chase him there?" Alex asked in disbelief.
"I have to prevent something unwanted from happening" I replied.
"Prevent what?" Alex asked suspiciously.
I was silent for a moment with Alex's question. Then take over the last plate from Alex and clean it up. Done it. I turned away a few steps
"It doesn't matter anymore" I replied later.
"You mean?" Alex is still asking.
"Alex, please stop chasing me! I ...," I stopped saying. Don't know how to explain.
"Is there someone else you like?!" Alex confirmed.
Slowly I nodded.
"Yes." Yeah."
Alex fell silent. Not surprised, but not panicked. He looks pretty calm.
"I understand. Like I promised you, I won't bother you! Well, that's how it is," Alex's words seemed to go awry with his words.
"So .. have you given up?" manyu tease.
"Rush? Yeah, that should be, right?" answer Alex.
"shoulda? Have you not found a more attractive girl? You meet a lot of people every day" I said.
"No, I'm not focused on that. I'm too concerned about my job, so haven't had a chance to glance at the other girls out there. But it seems that now I have to focus more on every girl I meet" Alex said with a mischievous smile.
I put on a smile.
"Hurry find! You look old!" my tease.
"Two? That right? No kidding! I'm still handsome beginning ..," Alex protested.
I just laughed it off as I walked into the living room. While Alex grumbled indistinctly because I said old. The conversation continues until Sienna and Suzan return home. The atmosphere is getting crowded. Sienna introduces Justin as her boyfriend to Suzan. Alex seems to have started teasing Suzan. I just laughed at him. It's better than him continuing to hang his feelings on me.
As the day began to fall, Edgar came. We all gathered in the living room. Edgar began to hold small meetings. Coincidentally Alex and Justin are here, they also do not want to miss to take part in this plan. Even though we had to tell the two of them about this complicated issue. They still agreed to help.
Edgar began to devise a plan, instructing us all how we would act tomorrow. Until everyone really understood, then he had this little meeting. It was very late afternoon when Aunt Jane came home. He immediately smiled at the arrival of Alex and Justin plus the atmosphere of a crowded house. In his spirit he cooked a nice dinner and told everyone to come eat together. Moments like this are rare. Usually a quiet house, there were only the three of us. Now it feels crowded and alive because of the many friends, the atmosphere is fun.
After dinner they all chatted in the living room. I chose to separate myself. I went to the kitchen, and cleaned up the dirty dishes to wash. Edgar came and helped.
"Why don't you hang out with your friends?" tanyakanya.
"It would be better if the homework was done first!" I answered with a smile.
"You're not evading, are you?" ask Edgar.
"Avoid of what?" I asked because I didn't understand.
"You still sad?!" ask Edgar.
I just kept quiet. Then he continued,
"When the heart is sad no matter in the crowd will still feel lonely. Rather than be silent when all are laughing instead of leaving with your own thoughts?! Because wherever we are it's better to be alone."
I was silent to Edgar's words. Stop with my busyness. I said slowly,
"Edgar, I don't want to think about it. I don't know why he always shows up. If I had known this at first, I wouldn't have expected more. I'm not gonna catch up with you for anything in vain."
"Nothing is in vain, Riza! Because you caught up with me you finally found out the truth. Otherwise, you will forever be tormented by your feelings!" said Edgar.
"But, is this how things get better? I don't know if I should be sad or happy. Sad because the reality is this sad or happy because I know all the feelings? It's driving me crazy! If I'm dreaming then wake me up right now, Edgar!" I said with emotion.
Edgar turned my body to face him. He held my shoulder with both hands. He looked at me seriously but his voice was so soft.
"You're not dreaming, Riza! You're not sleeping. Try to accept the reality! It's not your fault, it's happening out of your control. No one knows what the end of the story is. You have to live and come back to being you! You who once did not understand sadness and heartbreak" comforted Edgar.
"But, Edgar ...."
I'm not done talking, Alex suddenly comes and sees us.
"us ... Sorry I'm interrupting!" he said wrongly. He immediately left with a gloomy face.
"Go meet your friends! I'll finish the rest" Edgar told me.
"It's okay to finish soon, too" I denied.
"Away there! Later they suspect that you continue to avoid" said Edgar.
Right said Edgar, I turned around to go outside. But Edgar suddenly pulled my hand.
"Remember there's still me! If you are sad remember me, I will come and comfort you!" he said softly.
I was speechless. Just nodding slowly. Edgar let go of his hand.
"Happy!" edgar said with a smile.
Then I regrouped with my friends who were getting noisy in the living room. Trying to forget all the sadness in the heart. We were together until late at night. When Edgar was about to go home he gave me something to take with me tomorrow.
connect ....