The Return Of The Artist
Chapter 5

"Male! morning!"

"hey, aren't you part of this?"

"sometimes leaving in the morning is not anything"

"wait a minute, I'll tidy up the textbooks first"

Today I was going to school with Kenzo. We decided not to hide that we did know. A lot of things happened, but I enjoyed it a little.

"Kenzo! lefs go!

Arriving there, as usual. Kenzo.

"Kenzo! why don't you come in?"

"we're all worried about you!"

"really!"

I saw Kenzo's face wanting to leave. I decided to help him.

"sorry. But can you step aside for a minute? Kenzo just got well. If you're huddled like this then Kenzo's wound could be exposed again." I stood in front of Kenzo. Everyone was dumb as soon as I spoke like that.

Then I pulled Kenzo back to his seat. After that I also returned to my seat. Teacher's coming. I listened to the lesson seriously and did not forget to record things that might come out in the exam later.

The break bell rang, Kenzo asked me to eat together in the back garden of the school and I nodded.

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"Is your hand okay?"

"quietly, it's not as bad as you are"

"but still, you're my friend Kenzo!"

"yes"

I'm upset that Kenzo won't listen to me, but what can I do. We finished eating, then went back to class. I saw Erik in the library reading a book. Because my class passed through the library. I told Kenzo to go back to class first. I went into the library and went straight to Erik's desk.

"Hi" I greeted Erik who was reading a book. Then Erik looked at me.

"Is there something you want to say Aria?"

"what do you mean? don't you want to say something?"

"Aria, as you say. We are nobody anymore. Now we're just strangers."

I clenched my hand as soon as I heard the answer from him. What he said was the truth. We are nobody anymore. There is no right to be together anymore..

"yes. Youre right. Sorry to bother you, Erik." I left as soon as I said that. It hurts so much that I have to live a life like this, but how else..

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After school, Kenzo and I went to ArtSky. Kak Vilo and Kak Yuna teach some techniques in painting so that our paintings are smoother. I'm serious about the lessons I've been taught. I have found something for my future.

"WOW! Kenzo, this is an amazing painting!"

"hehehe thanks brother Vilo!"

"look at this Yuna! I've guessed Kenzo and Aria, they're very quick to understand this material! others are time workers!"

I looked at Kenzo. I admit that Kenzo does have an amazing talent for art. But unfortunately Kenzo does not want to be an artist but rather he wants to be a famous CEO. To be honest he's more suited to being an artist than being a CEO, but well how else.. We cannot control the lives of others.

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Evening has arrived. I'm already home. Kenzo also stopped by here.

"Hey Kenzo, you said you wanted to be CEO. Why do you want to be that?" ask Kenzo for tea.

"You yourself? why do you want to be an artist?"

"I am so Aria. Maybe you see me as a person who is talented in art too, but I do that just for a hobby. I prefer what is called business. I want to get into the world of business rather than art. That's why I want to be CEO so no one can be brave with mom."

I was surprised to hear Kenzo's explanation. I just found out that Kenzo is an expert in business.

"then then.. If you're already a CEO, don't forget me. Being a CEO is hard. Where the work is solid again" I said that while smiling at Kenzo.

Kenzo returned my smile and said

"I may forget my best friend. You're free to enter my company later. As long as you don't bother"

"Yee.I'm not like you. I'm busy knowing that, too"

A dream that might come true. Although I won't know what we'll be like in the future, I just hope that our relationship doesn't break up.

A long night. I seem to be sleeping very well. Suddenly I was dreaming like a real dream..

In the dream, it was seen that Kenzo and I had gone to college. That day was on Kenzo's birthday, we both decided to celebrate it called the little cafe that we often go to.

While we were celebrating in a cafe, suddenly the customers there were running around and screaming very loudly. Then Kenzo saw the shadow of the man in black behind me. Kenzo quickly pulled me into his arms.

It turns out that guy was a hit man. He almost killed me with that sharp tool. Fortunately I survived thanks to Kenzo, even though my shoulder was scratched.

The killer and Kenzo fought a great battle. Ake saw the blood that did not stop flowing from Kenzo's hands. I quickly stopped the fight.

But things turned around.. I was killed so far as to keep Kenzo away from the murder.

The killer immediately ran as Kenzo was furious.

The day that should be a pleasure even becomes a suffering that will not disappear...

I woke up panting. I took some water and drank it straight away. My heart just keeps beating so fast. This was the first time I ever dreamed of something like that. Death? Will I die on Kenzo's birthday??

My head is filled with the word death. I stared at the window. The moon with its bright light. I bowed still in disbelief..

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Morning has arrived. The school was canceled today. I've been daydreaming all day, and even Kenzo who's with me is astonished.

"Hey Aria! are you okay?!" Kenzo is shaking my body.

"Ah..Sorry. why?"

"are you sure it's okay?"

"yes."

"Well, are you weird today? Didn't I ever tell you, if there's a problem tell me. Don't be held alone"

I was silent for a moment. I don't know if I can tell Kenzo my dream...

"Kenzo's. Have you ever dreamed of death?"

"yes? Hem. sure you have."

"really?? then how are you?"

"a dream is just a dream.there may be some dreams that will come true. But there are also those who do not. We don't have to worry about that."

"Dreams can be changed?"

"heh what do you mean? Dreams are not destiny. No one knows if it can be changed or not. But just try." smirik Kenzo.

I fell silent again, remembering how I dreamed that night. What Kenzo said is true!

"Male... Did you have a bad dream??"

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