Prince From Another World
The More Pursued the Farther

The mood of Christmas was felt along the way. Although not experiencing this winter into a warm Christmas. Just like in Losta, in New Angeles has also opened an artificial snow park, Winter Land. The difference in New Angeles is greater with the addition of ice-skating rides. Everyone played until they forgot time. We missed lunch again. It was replaced with an afternoon meal at a seafood restaurant. Finish eating the exploration continues into the night.

After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms. Everyone chooses a break after being tired of playing all day. But not for me. I infiltrated outside secretly.

"Ginnevra, I'm out for a second!" I said to her

"Where are you going, Eriza? It's night, right?" ask Ginnevra.

"Just a second. Just around here looking for the wind!" answer lies.

"okay!" Gennivra.

And I'm leaving. But my goal is Dixie Holly. I left on a city bus. Because the last bus was only up until 10pm so I won't be there long.

I walked along Dixie Street. It's like my old habit. Come for one purpose. Now that's the case. Although Mr. Berto has said it is impossible to see him again. But the proof yesterday he still appeared despite disappearing quickly. Tonight I'm back to see if he's really gone and not showing up again. I arrived in front of the cathedral. I stopped, turned around and looked straight ahead. Where he showed up yesterday now I found nothing. Then walked a few steps and reached the small alley I used to pass by. This alley is already bright with decorative lights hanging. I can clearly see the end of the alley from here. Instantly my shadow appeared with Wallace there. I am sad to remember it. I bow my head. Now I feel stupid. What am I doing here? Obviously he's gone. Why still hope? I lethargicly lifted my head, about to leave this place. But I still had time to look at the end of the alley. At that time, there ... At the far end of the alley he appeared again. Shine with her smile that never changes. I went back after him. Run quickly through the small alley to get in front of him immediately. But he was getting further away, even though it was as if he remained silent there. I still can't get close to him. I reached the end of the alley with a breath of excitement. He still stands there. Among the crowd of people passing by. I ran back after him.

'Walace .... Wait for me, don't go!' I screamed in my heart.

'Walace .... Stop that!' I kept running after him.

But then again when I stopped he was nowhere. I stood around looking around me. But I didn't see him. I'm almost desperate. He's really gone. I couldn't bear this sadness so I could only cry down. Without me noticing suddenly someone came to hug me. I lifted my head to look at the man. With tears still welling up, I could see Edgar's face blurry. Edgar hugged me tightly. For now I can only vent all my sadness in his arms.

...*****...

I woke up a little bit today. So the others can leave me alone at the hotel. I know Ginnevra is up and ready. He even woke me up a few times but I pretended to be very sleepy. From under the blanket I told him I wasn't coming. Then Aunt Jane came to the room.

"Eriza it's noon! How can we wait for you?!" grouse aunt Jane.

"Auntie leave without me. I'm so sleepy. Today I just want to rest. Can, right?" I said to Aunt Jane.

"Are you sure you don't want to come? So, we're gonna leave you alone at the hotel?" ask aunt Jane.

"It's okay, Auntie. I've been on vacation here before and almost every place I've been. So, you guys have fun! No need to worry about me!" I said sure.

"Alright, if that's what you want to do. We're leaving first! Don't forget breakfast, yeah!" said aunt Jane. 

I'm nodding. And aunt came out of the room.

Now I live alone. Last night's events still stuck in my head. As Wallace looked further and further away. And crying in Edgar's arms, he repeatedly said to me, Wallace is gone. He repeatedly said don't cry, I'm still here. Is this really over? There was nothing left but memories in this city. Feelings are really mixed. Suddenly my phone rang. Ah, from Edgar. I picked it up and spoke briefly. Then get out of bed and get ready.

As Edgar promised, he was already waiting for me in the lobby as soon as I got off. He approached me.

"Have you waited a long time?" my many.

"It's only been five minutes" he replied.

"You haven't had breakfast, have you? Come on, let's go!" bring later.

We left in the car Edgar used. And we arrived at a seafood restaurant by the lake. I chose to sit in the open with the view leading directly to the lake. After eating, we continued our journey. This time Edgar took me to the beach.

"I hope you don't get bored with the beach atmosphere" he said.

"Why should I be bored?" my many.

"Because in Losta we often go to the beach, in New Angeles we go to the beach!" answer Edgar.

"I won't get bored every day to the beach" I said. I really like the beach.

"Good then," Edgar chimed in.

I started walking down the beach. Walk barefoot with small waves rolling. Occasionally kicking the splashing water towards Edgar.

"Hey!" Edgar.

I smiled but he laughed.

It suddenly splashed me with water. Then I ran away, and I chased after him. Squeezing water on him even if it's not. He continues to mock.

I went back after him. Not paying attention to the road by accident my foot kicked something and almost fell. Edgar came quickly and caught me in the arms. For a moment we looked at each other. But I looked away and Edgar took off his embrace. He leaned down to see what was holding me back. Apparently an old coconut that sank some of the sand. He pulled the coconut out and threw it deep into the sea. We continued walking on the drier sand.

"What's your relationship with Samantha?" ask suddenly.

Edgar seemed a little surprised by my question. But he answered too.

"We're just friends. It was also nice to meet old friends. Even though his condition is limited."

"But it seems you are very familiar. Aren't you worried about leaving him?" my many.

"But you like it, right? She must be the girl you liked back in High School!" I said sure.

Edgar laughing.

"Why are you so sure? She was my first love, but that was it. Now the one I love is someone else!" said.

"Who?" manya curious.

"You want to know?" ask Edgar. I'm nodding.

Then Edgar brought his face to my ear.

"Secret!" whispered.

He laughed again as he walked away from me.

I just kept quiet without expression. While walking with a view towards the sea. It doesn't matter that he doesn't tell me who he loves. Only I feel weird. How did he find me in Dixie Holly yesterday?

*brugh*

I bumped into. Edgar shook his head at me.

"You these eyes don't look in the street. How not to stumble! Thankfully I came quickly!" edgar is a superhero.

"Yes. Yep. Thank you for your help, Mr. Superman!" I said mockingly. And pass from before him.

"Hey, I'm not Superman!" his protest.

"So? The spiderman? Iron-Man's? Batman?" I asked with a prank.

"I .... E-Man!" edgar said with pride.

"E-Man?! Edgar Man is?" ask weird.

"Wrong. But ... Eriza Man!" edgar answered with his pede.

I looked up and laughed loudly.

"Haha ... Haha ... Hahaha ...," then fell silent with a serious face looking at Edgar.

"Not funny!" my spoken.

"Well ...," Edgar bowed lethargic.

"Basic freak!" ledek.

"I don't think you're the slacker type!" I said to Edgar who had not moved.

"Indeed not! I just want to make you happy" replied Edgar immediately back again cheerful.

I'm just grinning. And pass from before him. I walked to the side and sat on a rock. Edgar followed from behind.

"Are you sure he's really gone now? You don't have to go to Dixie Holly anymore. If it just makes you sad. What you're looking for isn't there anymore" Edgar said.

"Maybe I don't have to go there anymore. Do I look stupid now?" my many.

"No. Why look stupid?" Edgar asked back.

"Because you like someone who doesn't have a body. Think and expect it all the time. Forget who he is" I replied.

"Absolutely not stupid. Isn't Ginnevra like that? Loving her until she forgets who she is and what she does. But that was before. Look at the present Ginnevra, he's changed. He became himself again. And open your heart to others. You should too, Riza! Wallace loves you, but he doesn't want you to suffer, so he's gone. To get back to your normal life. Be the old you. He wants you to use your life for something more meaningful. Because life is so short. You have a long future. Not like Wallace who's lost it all. That's why he values your life. He wants you to be happy. Like he's also happy to see you happy!" Edgar gave his understanding at length.

Unknowingly tears even trickled again. I just kept my face hidden from Edgar.

"Eriza, why? Are you crying again?" ask Edgar softly.

"I'm fine!" I answered on my sobs. I shed tears and raised my head.

"I'm fine. I just need time to start everything over again" I said later.

Heard me say so Edgar smiled. Slowly squeezing my shoulder.

"I will always stand by you!" he said give support.

I smile. And back to the conversation. Until the afternoon comes back. He drove me home.

connect ....