
~ From photo to your heart (Ave) ~
Avelia smiled as she looked at her latest IG post tonight. A photograph of the pitch-black night sky, caption* 'My night sky is too dark without my stars*'. Ave was really satisfied to see it. It was his sweetest post that he used as a first step.
But a few minutes later...
- LilyTheQueen: Yes yes, if you squirm the sky while wearing a helmet.
- Tiartij: Not yet familiar with electrical technology and lights, Neng?
- Aline_FCZZ: Sleeping Ve, it's bad. Mulu will be sick
- Eagle1001: May soon be reunited with the star yes Ave.
- Ms_N: Don't be the same star that cakes a little kid huh Ve!! Little lash! Do not accept reality.
o Eagle1001: Than the same star that fears its own light!
o Ms_N: 😡😡😡
These guys... Why can't they appreciate a little Ave's effort at fishing Zaid?
Ave let out a breath. Irritatedly he quit his IG app.
That afternoon, Ajie said he should make Zaid appear by himself. Ajie is worried that forcing Alina and her friends to confess will make the man avoid again.
Zaid does not yet know the new development as well as Alina and her friends about the agreement of Ajie and Papa. Telling him blatantly also effectively fabricates. What if Zaid doesn't believe me?
They all knew Zaid had changed his phone number. It is difficult to contact the man when his own brother does not know where he is and instead asks for help to inform him if Ave or Ajie finds him.
Then when Ave remembered something. "Mas Zaid once liked one of Ave's posts on IG, Mas!" yells.
"really? Then that's the way, Ve. He must be diligent in checking your IG. Forward on! We'll just use that. Do you have any valuable clue between you? Something must have made Zaid remember you."
Ave thought for a moment, then muttered, "Mmm... "
"Mapartments?" asked the Eagle and Ajie along with frowns.
"Or ******?" muttered Ave while touching her chin.
"******??!!!" This time the two men were both standing with shocked faces.
Ave raised his hand. "Not as they both thought. When Mas Zaid bought ice cream at the supermarket, Ave was wrong to take it ******. Ave thought it was candy."
The two men in front of him both sighed.
"Keep that cutting board what's the connection, Ve?" ask the astonished eagle.
"Oh that... Inget time Ave secretly so the chef Mas Zaid not?" Eagle nodded.
Ave smiled broadly. "That night, Ave went to the kitchen, fitting accidentally collided with Mas Zaid. Ave guessed the thief, keep Ave hit the same cutting board."
"Oh astaghfirullah, Ve!" ajie exclaimed as she shook her head, but her laughter seemed satisfied. "Mas hasn't even had a chance to reply to him, you've gone first. Really good sister! Ha ha ha."
The eagle laughed too. "Don't be that cake, Ve! He was afraid to see you again. Ha ha ha."
"mmm... What yes? Come on, Ave thinks it's just right at home!"
Ajie and the Eagle both nodded. But their smiles did not disappear. Avelia is unique. Just as unique as his good friends. Zaid loved her so much.
But now, Ave lost the idea. Until he falls asleep, Ave doesn't get any ideas. Until the next morning.
He cooked his breakfast the next morning as usual. This time fry the rice with the eggs of beef eyes. He is alone at home today.
Ajie and Lily are visiting Mom's house in Bogor with their son. Papa is still undergoing post-operative treatment at the hospital.
Then the idea came into its own. Ave took a mobile phone and took a picture of fried rice with eggs and typed the caption that immediately appeared in his heart.
Not forgetting he turned off the comment field. He does not want this moment to fall apart because of the comments of his friends.
[I cooked so much fried rice for people .. for others .. but only two people cooked for me my whole life ... My mother and the one who loves me.]
Ave stared at the photo with a chest that felt tight. He remembered his morning with Zaid who was always filled with laughter and jokes.
Ave's lips formed a smile, but her eyes felt warm. Then the smile turned into a vibration. He wants to cry again.
Can't! He can no longer cry. Ave has to bring Zaid back.
Arriving at the office, Ave was too busy to continue his plans. But luckily, the Eagle came to the office.
Ajie and Elang did take turns replacing Zaid's job as President of The Crown, while of course helping Ave execute his plans.
"He's here, Ve!" elang said while thrusting his phone at Ave while they had lunch together in the Presidential office.
Ave immediately took a photo of Zaid sitting in the corner of the cafe chatting with two girls. Ave did not see the faces of the two girls, but he recognized their clothes.
That's the outfit that Gita and Alina wore today. But that's not what caught Ave's attention. For the first time in more than a month, he was finally able to see Zaid.
His girlfriend looks thinner. His handsome face was now thin with eyes that looked tired. He must have stayed up a lot. It must be hard to eat too. Ave remembered Zaid had poor digestion, and his taste was very picky. Ave's eyes began to glaze over.
"Udah... Uda... If you cry, tomorrow I won't tell you again!" said the Eagle while taking over his phone. But he forwarded Zaid's photo via a message to Ave. "That's what I sent. Pandangi was satisfied!"
Ave chuckled, though a gleam of tears could be seen in her eyes. He nodded in thanks.
"I've asked one of the employees at the cafe to always send info. You just calm down! Mas Ajie bought the cafe anyway."
"Huh?"
The eagle raised his face. "You don't know, Ve? If your boyfriend can give you everything he has for you, Ve. Especially your brother!"
Ave speechless. The eagle leaned his body against the sofa.
"Ajie did a lot for you, Ve. Whether you know it or not, he loves you too. If he goes too far with Zaid, it's because he's too afraid of you going through something bad. I know, you must still blame him. And Ajie's still trying to pay for everything. Believe me, Ajie is also very sorry."
"Ave know, Mas Eagle. Ave also regretted speaking rudely to Mas."
The eagle breathed. "But Ve, when Ajie told me, I was shocked to hear it too. Why didn't you tell me that you were thinking that far, Ve? Am I not a good friend to you?"
Ave shakes. "Just the opposite, Mommy. If Ave didn't know Mas back then, maybe Ave doesn't really exist now."
The eagle did not know he should feel relieved or even sad to hear it, but he could see Ave honestly saying his heart.
"Ve, if I was then... "
"What the hell, Mas? Why be serious anyway? That was a long time ago, Ave also did not think. Lunch time is over, Ave must pray and continue working again. Ave's work is so much."
Ave stood up while lifting the dirty dishes of their former lunch. "Whatever happens first, we will always be good friends forever, Mas Eagle. Now for Ave, Mas is also his brother Ave and Ave hopes Mas can also improve Mas's relationship with Madam Natasha."
The eagle said nothing, he just nodded.
Ave really doesn't want to think about the past anymore. Especially if the past will only hurt the people he loves.
Papa is already a victim of a past story that Ave should have forgotten. He doesn't want to do it anymore.
Furthermore, Ave no longer lacked ideas. He easily got the idea of the third photo. A photo of the window on the 9th floor, where he and Zaid first met.
The idea came about thanks to Lily's help, that where lovers meet is something most precious to remember.
Both of Ave's thumbs were busy typing the caption, 'This place was fun because you're here with me.'
[This place used to be fun, because you're here with me]
With these words, Zaid must have known that Ave missed him. And Ave didn't wait long for Zaid's response.
That afternoon, Zaid gave her a heart sign for the post. Not only that, the cafe waiter again sent a photo of Zaid sitting alone looking out the window. It looks better than yesterday. Now, Zaid instead comes routine every day.