The Dream (Pursuing Dreams)
Chapter 12 - Traditional Food

When the brand was on its way, suddenly Louis whispered something to the driver. They also stopped in one area, Malioboro. Favorite place for tourists. Alexa who had never been there was thinking strangely. As they argue Louis sees a kebaya shirt on display in one of the shops. Louis pulled Alexa's hand and entered the store after some explanation of his idea and Alexa chose the clothes that Louis wanted to modify. Louis immediately went to the cashier to pay for the shirt. After paying, Louis and Alexa left the store. They did not expect that Zara was hiding behind him while looking at all the events inside the store.

"I won't lose to you, Alexa!" zara said while looking at Alexa who left

Riri who was told to buy him a drink first came back and approached Zara.

"This is the drink!" riri said while giving Zara a drink

Zara took her and invited Riri to enter the store that was entered by Alexa and Louis. While Alexa who felt there was someone behind her was also looking back. When he looked, but there was no one. Louis patted Alexa on the shoulder

"Are you okay?" ask Louis to Alexa

"Ah, not just my feelings! yes, let's continue the path." said Alexa while holding Louis' hand.

Alexa and Louis also take a walk along Malioboro.they buy food, clothes, bags and ride delman to get around Malioboro.

After a few hours they were satisfied to walk in Malioboro, they immediately returned to the hotel. Louis also booked a taxi online. After an online taxi arrived, they entered the taxi and left for the hotel. A few minutes later, they arrive at the hotel, Alexa drops and Louis pays a taxi. Alexa and Louis enter the hotel and they make reservations first. After getting the key, they also go to their respective rooms.

"Don't get up late, tomorrow morning you should try your new kebaya!" louis said before entering the room

Louis and Alexa's rooms are right next to each other, making it easier for participants to work with their partners.

Alexa nodded.they went into their respective rooms. After in the room, Alexa immediately entered the bathroom to clean up. after finishing she went up to the bed. Alexa is also asleep.

Next day

*In hotel room

Alexa woke up from her sleep.she immediately went to the bathroom.when she was bathing suddenly heard the sound of a bell. Alexa immediately took the kimono that was available at the hotel.he immediately walked to the door and opened the room door.

"Who the hell?early in the morning was knocking on the door." said Alexa walking towards the door

When he opened the door, a handsome man stood in front of the door.

"Louis.." said Alexa.

Louis who was stunned to see Alexa who was still using the towel was just swallowing her own saliva.

"Why you?" says Alexa

Alexa also realized, she immediately covered her chest and immediately closed the door. Alexa immediately changed clothes and opened the door to her room again.Louis who realized it was just shaking his head

"Ah .. k-are you done? that's why we have to be ready" Louis said

Louis also thrust a kebaya shirt that Alexa chose last night and told Alexa to wear it.

"All right, I'll wait in the lobby!" louis left Alexa.

Alexa went into the room and put on her clothes and dressed up. After she was done she went down and headed to the lobby. Alexa went down the stairs.It turns out Louis and Jerry were waiting in the lobby. Jerry, who first looked at Alexa, nudged Louis on the shoulder. Louis looked back. Louis and Jerry are fascinated by the beauty of Alexa.

"How do I look? is it worth it to me?" alexa asks Louis and Jerry for an opinion

"Well, you look so graceful, Alexa" Jerry said.

"Of course, I made that shirt!" louis was a little proud of himself

"I made it all night." Louis said

"Yes, let's go later even the impression of his life! because from the hotel to borobudur 3 hours more, even if it is not jammed."Said Jerry

"But it's only 10 o'clock to get there at most 1pm" said Alexa

Jerry shook his head

"Hmm, yeah, yeah!" says Alexa

"Surely you haven't had breakfast yet, have you?" ask Jerry Alexa and Louis

They also shake.

"Well before that we stop by to eat first. I have a famous food recommendation in jogja!" said Jerry

"What's that?" ask Alexa

"Gudeg." said Jerry with a smile

"Gudeg?" ask Alexa who has never known the food

"Oh.. Gudeg! Gudeg is a traditional and typical cuisine of jogjakarta or central java" Louis said while explaining to Alexa.

"And Gudeg is made from young jackfruit cooked with coconut milk. It takes hours to make this dish. The brown color is usually produced by the teak leaves cooked together. Gudeg is usually eaten with rice and served with thick coconut milk sauce (areh), chicken, eggs, tempeh, tofu, and fried chili." Jerry continued to explain

"Ah, I'm so hungry.let's go there" said Alexa excitedly

"Basar cewe, if about the food must be very excited!" louis said, shaking his head

"Aren't you hungry, what?" says Alexa

When Louis wanted to answer but stopped because Jerry invited them to leave immediately.

"Here you go, I don't have much time to listen to your debates!" said Jerry

"Let's go, now!" jerry continued, taking Alexa and Louis away

"Ah, yes sorry." said Alexa

Jerry walked first on Alexa and Louis

"You anyway!" alexa pushed Louis on his shoulder

Louis just laughed softly at Alexa's behavior. Jerry, Louis and Alexa also entered the car that had been provided from the committee for the departure of the participants.they also left for the restaurant gudeg. after a few hours, they left, they also arrived at the restaurant. They also got out of the car. Alexa and Luois want to enter the restaurant but stop because Jerry forbid it.

"Stop, don't go in!" jerry told Alexa and Louis

Alexa and Louis turned to look at Jerry

"Why?" ask Alexa.

"What if we start making documentation from now on? You can introduce Gudeg to add to your video profile" said Jerry

"It seems like a good idea!" said Louis

Alexa also nodded. Alexa is getting ready, Louis who justifies the Alexa clothes to be neat, while Jerry is taking out his camera.after completion they also do the coverage

"OKs.. Alexa ready??"said Jerry

Alexa also nodded.

"Action camera!"said Jerry

"Hallo, I'm Alexa one of the audition participants of The next model and designer 2023.." Say Alexa is creating documentation for her profile video

Alexa explains about the typical food of Jogja is Gudeg.

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