
Kirana who was wearing a brown suit and carrying a suitcase got off the train. He walked past the crowd and exited to the station entrance. The moment he came out, the winter wind pierced through his skin.
Kirana tucked her wind-blown hair behind her ears. And he looked around. Exotic sights are seen behind people who are busy walking. Unlike the dense and high city of Jakarta, the roof is low and has an ancient impression that looks like a famous painting everywhere.
'It's Rome.'
Kirana Station is Termini Station in Rome. He arrived in Austria by plane from Indonesia and then came here by train through Germany. It was such a long journey that it took a whole day just to travel.
There was a way to get straight to Rome from Indonesia, but I deliberately chose a long and complicated trip. It was because of someone's suggestion to create confusion if Reynand found it.
There was help from two people before Kirana could come here. Julia was the one who allowed him to leave the house to avoid Reynand's surveillance. And it was Rachelle who prepared the place to go and settle down.
After Reynand brings the bodyguards into the house, Kirana realizes that she cannot leave the house alone. Then, after a long thought, he contacted Rachelle.
'Sister 'Sister... It's me Kirana. Brother told me to tell you anytime if I need anything right?'
Asking Rachelle for help is a gamble. If he sided with Reynand and said that Kirana was going to leave, his plan could become chaotic. But for Kirana, there was no other choice. It was because he thought Rachelle was someone who could understand him.
Rachelle listens to all of Kirana's circumstances and she will help her without hesitation. He made a plan and prepared it long ago so that Kirana's steps would not be stepped on. He also gave Kirana a cell phone to use after she left.
'Call this number when you arrive in Rome. He was an old friend of mine and someone I could trust. I've told him all the details, so he'll arrive in front of the station in time.'
Kirana pulled the phone out of her coat. Then he punched the number that was saved as
[Milche]
After a few ringtones, the voices of others were heard.
[Hello]
"Aah....Hello there. I'm Kirana."
[Aah! Kirana! I've been waiting. Where are you now?]
“I'm at Termini Station.”
[Ehh? I'm in front of the station now... .... ... Waita minute. If so.... .... ..... Are you wearing a brown suit?
"Ah yes." Kirana answered while looking around.
[Meet!]
Just then, Kirana felt something touch her back. Kirana looked at him with a slightly surprised face. In front of him stood a woman wearing a khaki jumper.
She was a tall woman with a short yellowish hairstyle, slightly dark skin, and a decent stature.
“You're Kirana, right?” He said with a cheerful smile.
"Ah. Yep. Hello there. I'm...."
Before she finished speaking, the woman reached out and hugged Kirana. The woman who lightly hugged him pulled away again and said.
"It's nice to meet you! My name is Michelle."
"...Ah yeah. I'm......."
"Geez! You look so sweet. Why didn't Rachelle tell me about this? After all, you're having trouble coming!"
I knew only from his voice and expression that he was a very excited person. It was the opposite kind of show. Kirana bowed politely and greeted.
"It's nice to meet you. My name is Kirana Thank you for coming to see me."
"Thank you! Hehe. The more I look at Kirana, the more adorable and cute you look! you look like a doll!"
"......"
Her friendliness and cheerfulness were too heavy for Kirana to handle. Kirana may need more time to get used to it.
"I'm sorry. Am I too presumptuous? I only saw the moody sister I met, but when I saw Kirana, you were so sweet, so I exaggerated for a moment." Michelle looked at Kirana's slightly awkward face as if she was sweet.
"......ah. NO." NO."
"I heard it from Rachelle. I don't know the details, but I just know that you need my help. Rachelle was an old friend of mine, and if Rachelle believed in me then I believed her too."
"......"
“I don't know what brought you here, but I think you came here in hopes of a better future.”
He made eye contact with Kirana with a slightly more serious look.
"Am I right?"
Kirana looked at him for a moment and nodded. Michelle smiled when she saw that.
"That's it. Now let's forget the past and start a new life here."
Clear eyes stared at Kirana.
“I'll be a force for you Kirana.”
****
Kirana gets out of the taxi and walks with Michelle. After entering a narrow alley and walking for about 5 minutes, Michelle stopped in front of an ivory-colored outer-walled house. Michelle opened the front door, walked in, and climbed the stairs. Kirana followed him to the second floor. Michelle arrived on the second floor and placed the key on the front door.
“Come.”
Michelle who opened the door, nodded, and Kirana said ‘Excuse me,’ and go inside.
Kirana looked around the house with her eyes slightly widened. Unlike what is seen from the outside, the inside is quite spacious and there are several doors. An elongated kitchen is seen behind the island dining table, and a sofa and round table are placed in the living room. The light that enters through the large glass windows illuminates the house gently. There is a picture frame containing sensual images all over the wall, and cute props are placed on shelves under glass windows.
“My house is a bit messy, isn't it? However, there are two bathrooms and the room is spacious, so you will not feel any discomfort.” Michelle said as she tidied up the messy magazine book on the table.
"No, it's so funny and pretty. It's like the house of a fairy tale."
“Yeah, how can you speak so beautifully and affectionately!”
A door opened and someone appeared. He was a young man with curly brown hair and white skin. He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and training pants.
Michelle looked at him, narrowed her eyes and asked.
"What's? you're home yet?"
"Huh."
"Since when?"
“It's been since earlier.”
Michelle looked at Kirana again. Unlike the moment he saw the man, his calm expression immediately returned.
"Ah. This guy is my little brother Mark. She's 26, so she's two years older than you.”
Kirana lowered her head towards him.
“Halo.My name is Kirana.”
Mark looked at Kirana in silence. Then Michelle punched him on the back and said.
"Heh b*jing*n! If anyone says hello, you also have to say something, why are you just looking?”
“Why did you hit me and make a fuss like this? Who is this guy?”
“Ahh. I told you, right. He is the one who will stay with us for
while time.”
"Ah."
"How many times have I said that? What is 'Ahh?! Why don't you say it quickly and correctly?"
Michelle looks to be a very strict and grumpy person when it comes to her younger brother. Different 180 degrees with Kirana.
After hearing his brother's nagging. Mark made eye contact with Kirana again I hit her. He scratched the back of his neck with a timid face and said.
"Hello."
"Hello."
Kirana also looks a little embarrassed by Mark's appearance. She had never heard of Michelle living with her younger brother. However, Mark thought he would be more embarrassed than her, so Kirana spoke to him with a somewhat serious expression.
"For some reason, I owe you one, but I won't be here long. I'll be careful that no one knows. Please take care of me."
Mark looked at Kirana's face and slightly lowered his gaze.
"Don't worry about my sister. He rarely comes home anyway. He is usually stuck in his studio. So, I think this is my home and I live comfortably." Michelle left behind a younger brother who could not make eye contact with Kirana.
“.......”
“Now I will show you the room you will use.”
Michelle opened the door a little far from the living room. Kirana took the bag and went inside. It was a room with sunlight that entered through a rectangular window. And although small, a comfortable and warm energy flows through it. There was a bedside table beside the window, and next to it was a single bed. On the bed there are blankets and pillows light blue with a calm floral motif.
“I've made some preparations, but if you need anything tell me anytime.”
“No. This is enough.”
Kirana lowered her head again and thanked him.
“Thank you very much. Really... I don't know how I can express my gratitude?“
“No need. This is an empty room anyway. I'm happy because this room now has its owner.”
Michelle smiled sweetly and said.
"You can rest now. Then let's go to lunch together later. There are a lot of good restaurants around here."
"Yes. Thank you." Thank you."
Michelle closed the door and left, and Kirana relaxed a little and looked around the room again. Compared to Reynand's house, the room was smaller than a bathroom. Still, that's good. Loneliness in a big house is much better than being alone in a big house.
Kirana put down her bag and pulled out her phone. Then he clicked on another contact stored on his phone. That's Rachelle's phone number. A connection tone rang out in his ear for a moment, then the call connected.
[Hello?]
Kirana's face brightened after hearing Rachelle's voice..
"Sister."
[A.!!]
“I arrived safely at a friend's house Brother.”
[I feel relieved. I'm so worried about you.]
“Sister friend prepared many things for my arrival."
[Michelle is a bit assertive, but she is also very loyal and a very good friend. He can trust and rely on you completely.]
"Yes. I suppose so. If it wasn't for brother, I wouldn't have come this far. Thanks again."
[NO. If there is anything I can help you with, please just tell me at any time.]
Kirana hesitated for a moment then opened her mouth.
"Anu... .....”.
Kirana opened her mouth, but the next words did not come out easily.
How...reynand's news?