
Why Rose?
My brain automatically connected that name to the movie Titanic. A love story between two people that ends dramatically, a love story between Jack and Rose. But their love story is eternal, never timeless. Of course I know how it hits that movie. Why would Jack call me Rose? Is it because I'm as pretty as Rose? Or because I survived the sea? Or... Because his name is Jack? Jack and Rose? What's he...?
Ah, too early - even too confident if I consider this thing about taste. I even met that man less than thirty minutes ago.
"Okay, I like that name. But...if I may know, why?" my many. "I mean..maybe there's a reason?"
Jack smiled, and I began to realize that he had an alluring type of smile. "Because my name is Jack. And I saved you who were stranded by the seafront."
I'm nodding. "Well, Titanic? But my ship did not sink. I jumped into the sea."
"But you're as pretty as Rose, the movie star, aren't you?"
"Oh, thank you for the compliment. Really, I'm flattered."
"No, I'm not praising. It's fact. You are beautiful."
Oalaaah. Not only on his praise, but also on his sudden way of speaking using the word me-you. Sounds more familiar. I nodded back and thanked him. I really know I'm beautiful. It's just, unfortunately, that beauty doesn't necessarily make me a lucky girl.
"That's it, you don't have to thank me. Just relax."
Then silence again. It seems that we are both not the type of people who are good at chatting with strangers.
"Emm. Maybe you need a break. I'd better wait outside."
Eh? How come?
But, although it was not good to let her out of my ward, I also felt bad to hold her back, maybe she would be more comfortable if waiting outside, I thought. I'm nodding. But again destiny says something else. It was lunchtime, a hospital attendant knocked on my ward door, then he came in with a tray of food for me. "It's lunch, yes, miss. Do not forget the medicine is taken. Excuse me...."
I nodded in gratitude, then tried to sit up straight. But it turns out that my body is still not fully recovered. I'm still weak. Therefore, with Jack's swift help me, he held my bed head higher and put a pillow behind me.
"Let me help. Emm... I mean, you don't mind if I take a bribe? I'm afraid your head is still dizzy."
Oh, that's very kind of him. I didn't say anything, instead, I just smiled and nodded. I let him bribe me. And the only part that I didn't like was: the atmosphere went back to silence as long as he bribed me. I mean, not that long either, but long enough. And I can't stand that silence. If it wasn't him, I think I'd better start talking.
Talk about anything, the important thing is not to be quiet like this. I also cleared my throat. "By the way, how was the story when you found me earlier? If you can, could you please tell me, please?"
"Not how-how, really. I was just running in the morning, and then I saw someone stranded on the beach. I guess mermaid. As I approached, uh, it turned out to be an angel who came down to earth."
Eit dah's!
"Basic gumbal!" I blushed.
"But in fact you are indeed as beautiful as an angel."
"Oh my God...." He made me laugh, and so did he, even though he tried to hold back.
Well, the atmosphere is a little relaxed. Apparently, when spoken to first, Jack's friendly and humorous personality began to be seen. He asked me how old I was, and instead, I asked him how old he was. He said he was 30.
"No wonder, anyway. You clearly look young. But it looks like your character is all grown up" Jack said. "And I judge that by the way you speak."
I laugh a little in my heart. Because, Jack is a person who is easily carried away in the flow of chatter, as well as being able to return quickly fortified in stiffness. Speak me-you and I-you-his is not consistent, quickly change depending on the topic of the chat. But, yeah, I admire that.
"I finished High School half a year ago, and every day, I interact with adults. Not with teenagers my age. Maybe that's why I'm acting like this."
"OKAY. So, after graduating from high school, what are your activities?"
Hmm. That question pinched my heart. I'm shaking. "Nothing" I said. "Just work with all the affairs of the house." Like a babu. How sad!
"Honey actually. You are still young. Should've...." He stopped, as if he was realizing something, and it seemed like that was indeed what happened. "I'm sorry, I forgot. I didn't mean...."
Its alright. It's mundane. Very ordinary. As well as the pain, I used to feel it. "I hope that with my liberated state, I can. oh, if only I could. I also forgot that I had to hide. Damn, poor luck."
"Hey, stop. Forget it and don't be sad."
"yeah. It has to be like that, right? Because life must continue."
"Ep. So how? About, after this, what's your plan?"
The plans? Nothing yet. Don't know yet. And unthinkable. I could only shake my head and say, "Just have to keep on surviving. Maybe looking for a job, whatever it is that matters can make money in a good way."
"good. Spirit, yes, Miss Rose." A smile lured Jack back to face. How handsome.
But.. In that instant I realized my mistake. Looking for a job as what? Good job anyway. How can I be without an identity? I'm even like an illegal citizen. I don't have a KTP, while my student card is no longer valid. But I can't say that to this Lord Savior in front of me. How could I have deliberately burdened him -- asking for more help to him? I am not a person who likes to trouble others.
"By the way, it's embarrassing, I should have asked you from now on, where am I now, huh?"
In the hospital.
Ew...! A slightly annoying humorous nature! Jack answered like that with a cry. "Wrinkled grannies also know kelles that this is in the hospital. I mean where is this? In what city?"
"Don't be so hard, miss. Relax...."
Hmm... basic...! But he's handsome, and-a little funny. So. it's okay. It doesn't matter that he keeps being funny like that. Handsome people are free, right?
"Now we are-"
The phone interrupted.
"Sori, for a minute," he said. "There's a phone in." Jack put my plate of food on the tray, and then he took his phone out of his pocket. I think it's an important phone call, because Jack immediately took the call and walked out of my ward.
Come on, I'll continue to eat by myself, and after that I'll have to take medicine.
A few minutes later, Jack returned to my ward with a sudden face. "Sorry," he said. "I have to go now. But I will try to return as soon as possible. I'll ask the nurse to take care of you. It's okay, right?"
"Oh, okay. Its alright. I-i"
"Please don't go anywhere. I'll be right back."
"Em, okay. I'm not going anywhere. Don't worry."
But it's impossible, somehow I see the worry on his handsome face. So, after he came out of my ward...
The door opened again, Jack standing in the doorway.
"What's wrong? Is there something left?"