Rai Universe
CHAPTER 5. Two Different Universe.
23.35 wib.
Esta has just finished her work and is helping Pakde Karya close her yard along with her other employees. Tonight, he had absolutely no intention of going home. Even though he knew that Ringgo's night was never home.
But one thing he regretted and forced his brain to spin harder, he did not bring any money at all. Although in front of him there is only a dead end, but Esta still desperate not to go home.
After completing his work, Esta chose to walk in the dim street lights. Walk down the sidewalk and let his feet as he pleases go anywhere. He's trying to ‘cure’ his wound. At least the wound on his forehead no longer hurt.
Something flashed through Esta's mind as she turned her face to the sky. The night universe is so beautiful with a sprinkling of stars even though it is partly covered in clouds and smoke. It is also the Universe, but why is it that there is never a beautiful thing in it?
Out there, is there anyone who lives like him? If anything, he wanted to meet that person and share his story with each other. But, what's the point of telling each other the sad story they have? Will it make them better? Can it get them out of that least desirable state?
Esta believes that everyone has their own problems. There are many variables to assess about the problems of every human being. And we have no right to judge whether our problems are the saddest. Everyone's problems are different, and it's not our place to judge anyone. By thinking like that, make Esta's heart a little calm and she can strengthen herself.
Esta continued to walk non-stop. Until finally he arrived at a city park that not many people there. There are only a few couples who are spending the night together enjoying the streets of Jakarta. And also some sellers of beans and boiled corn.
Esta felt her legs had become a little sore. So he decided to sit in the garden. But only halfway through, his stomach suddenly felt uncomfortable. He wanted to poop but he didn't see a bathroom there. Esta continued on her way to find a bathroom.
But the road he chose turned out to be a lonely road. There were only one or two people passing by. Understand, it's past midnight. Esta wants to go back but it's free because there's no bathroom. So he decided to continue the journey.
Not far in front of him, there was someone standing near his motorcycle. Looking from the person's clothes, it was a man who was pacing around while occasionally beating the helmet attached to his head.
Brak!!!
“Aduh!” Lirih Esta when something hits her leg.
Esta was shocked by the sound of the helmet being slammed by the man. His body even to tiptoe. Instantly he felt fear.
“Aaarrggghh!!!!!”
The man shouted with regret. He rubbed his hair rough again after the helms came off and was thrown towards Esta.
Esta continued to watch the man closely. It was like knowing a figure who was sitting leaning on the motorbike. The light of the streetlight gave him a slight picture of who the man there was.
Once convinced, Esta picked up the full face helmet from next to her foot and walked up to the man. He put a helmet on him.
Rai turned his head when he felt that someone was standing next to him. He looked coldly at the fat girl who was thrusting her helmet at him.
“I don't know what your problem is, but hopefully after throwing this helmet you feel better.” Lirih. He was still waiting for Rai to grab the helmet. “College taken. My hand pegel.”
With a careless look, Rai grabbed the helmet from Esta's hand and stood up.
“Gini nights why are you here?” Rai asked without looking at Esta. He was busy wiping his helmet that had been scratched here and there.
“You can ride the bathroom in my room. Not far from here. But I have to walk because my motor runs out of gasoline.” Obviously Rai offered a small favor.
“Where do you cost?” The pain kept pressing on Esta's stomach.
Rai pointed towards a housing that was only a few tens of meters away from their place.
“Oudah, yes. Can't stand me.”
Rai then put on his helmet and started pushing his motorcycle. Esta followed quietly behind the man. It feels like something is on the edge of the horn. He was worried that he could not reach Rai's bathroom.
“Ehm,, Rai, can you sneak? I'm going out..” Lirih Esta again. This is really disastrous for him. Actually Esta was holding back the embarrassment. This really isn't the right time. On top of that, his forehead hurt a lot and made him a little dizzy.
After a struggle that was quite heavy, they finally arrived at a row of boarding rooms and Rai immediately opened the door to his room. He allows Esta to go in first and show him the bathroom.
It's incredible, that's what Esta is feeling. He was in the bathroom before he finished his business. When she was done, Esta intended to get up and get out of the bathroom. But when he stood up, his gaze suddenly twitched and his legs suddenly sagged.
Esta's body was lunglai and made her collapse on the floor. He did not faint, but his head seemed to be spinning at a high speed to make him nauseous. He accidentally kicked through the bathroom door and made a loud noise.
Rai who was waiting outside rushed in when he heard that loud noise. But when he arrived in front of the bathroom, he saw Esta who had been staggering out of there.
“Why you?” Ask Rai. Not panic, but wonder.
“Pusing.” Answer Esta.
Rai looked towards Esta's already blue forehead. He had not been able to notice it. “Break a while there. If not dizzy just go home.” Said Rai asking Esta to sit on her bed.
Rai did not help Esta to sit down. The girl tried to walk on her own and sat on the bed and leaned her back against the wall.
“Sorry caption, Rai. I sat down for a while. If I don't want to go home.”
Rai nodded indifferently. “Then I want to go out first to eat. Comfortable only.”
After saying so, Rai walked out of his room and closed the door from the outside. Leaving Esta who was trying to heal herself. Heals the excruciating pain in his forehead.
Slowly Esta felt her banged forehead, but it turned out to be even more painful. He grimaced in pain. Not to mention her cheeks that were flushed against the former palms. The former palm clearly carved a painful work of art in Esta's heart.
He's fed up. He was disgusted by all the treatment he received from the man who should have been his protector. He was not sure if in the future he could still save himself from Ringgo. Wanted to leave the family, but he did not have enough money to rent his own.
A little more, he had to endure until he finished school. Just a few more months. He must be able to survive until that moment arrives and start his own life.