
The way back to the palace...
"Fine."
"Hm?"
"You happy today?"
"He-it." I'm nodding.
"I can't believe we can be together all day" he said.
"Yes. Until our food and drink run out, it just feels like coming home" I said, laughing.
"Hahaha, right. Maybe if I were always around you, my appetite would increase."
"really?"
"Yes, Ara."
Cloud raised his white horse. I was pouring myself into this body. We enjoyed our trip back to the palace.
"Later tonight you want to go again?" askinya.
"Where?"
"The night market is possible."
"Ah, yes. Wants, anyway. But I have no friends" I replied sadly.
"I'll accompany you." Cloud gave me the green light.
"really?! But you're not tired, Cloud?" I'm still worried.
"No, Ara. When I'm with you, my energy increases" he replied.
"Ah, you are!"
"Aw! You pinched my chest."
"Let's go, Weee!" I stick out my tongue, mock him.
"Ara, don't be. I won't be concentrating on the horse." Cloud seemed to be troubled by my attitude.
"Then don't seduce me." I defended myself.
"Eh, I'm not seducing. Just tell me the truth." He berkilah.
Can't he see my tongue? Hm ....
I looked at his face from the side. Implied deep happiness in his heart. Cloud seemed happy to be with me all day. From morning until evening, we continued together inseparable.
"What time is it, Cloud? The sky still looks bright." I was surprised, after the light drizzle came back.
"Maybe around four in the afternoon" he replied, continuing to control the horse's pace.
"Well, it's been a while."
"You're sorry?" tanyanya, looking at me.
"No-no. I'm so happy. It's just that this is the longest time we can walk together. More than six hours."
"Yes, you're right. And I wish I could continue like this" he said.
"Hey, isn't it working?" many wonder.
"Work, Honey. How can I support you and our children if they don't work?" Cloud rubbed my head.
Cloud ...he began to develop this heart with his words.
"You know what, Ara?"
"Hm?"
"Since my mother gave birth to me, all servants your age have been fired by her."
"Huh???"
"You can see now, there are no servants your age. Especially one that can dance."
"Why is that?" many confused.
"Maybe mom doesn't want dad to turn with the younger one."
"Hey, wasn't the queen also young when she gave birth to you?"
"really. But whose human heart knows, right?" said again.
"But, Cloud. The waiter at Rain's residence is still young, "kilahku.
"Their age has passed the head of three, Ara. There were no palace servants aged 20-30 years. All under or over it."
"Hm, so."
Maybe the queen was worried that my presence would corner her. Gosh, why could the queen think like that? Me with her two sons already felt overwhelmed.
"Em, huh?"
"Stay with me, I need you." Cloud kissed my head.
I smiled, didn't answer or say anything. I just enjoyed this trip with him. The little forest around us was like a witness to his love. Love Cloud to me.
I rubbed his face slowly and Cloud also immediately kissed my hand. I feel comfortable and happy today. I can be with my heart.
Cloud, if only from the beginning like this. Maybe my choice will fall on you.
I am still confused to choose. However, as much as possible I was being fair to both. I don't want to hurt any of them. I love Cloud and Rain. Both are so important in my heart.
The return journey continued until it reached the back gate of the palace. The soldiers and servants welcomed us. No exception Mbok Asri, he immediately charged me. Yes, I did not forget to bring the figs for him as well as for Cloud's supplies the next few days.
All of this was inseparable from White's help that had already accompanied our trip today. I rubbed the head of Cloud's white horse, he looked delighted.
Her night...
We are now in the capital's night market. Here it looks so crowded, many traders and also visitors who come and go. Market lights are also seen hanging from the ceiling, adding to the capital's nightly festivities. Only this time the capital was opened after the plague yesterday.
Cloud and I were purposely disguised, not wearing royal clothes. Our clothes are like ordinary people. Yeah, let's just say it's a blab. See clearly how the real population is.
Cloud clasped my hand, he was wearing an ordinary batik with short black basic pants and also mountain sandals. I was wearing a pink kebaya with a knee-length batik skirt. My hair was intentionally left unraveled because Cloud liked it.
"Fine."
We just finished eating at a beef meatball stall at the market tonight. Cloud, wearing a puppet hat, could not be recognized by the residents. I did too, no one would have thought that I was the fruit-bearing girl of heaven.
We then continue to take steps to look at the goods sold here. A while later, my gaze was fixed on an accessories craftsman. Simultaneously, Rain came with his troops.
"Ara, wait a minute. There's Rain."
Cloud said goodbye, asking me to wait. I also say it and then immediately go to the craftsman.
I'll just go there.
I don't know why my footsteps were directed towards that craftsman. I saw a lot of crafts being sold. There are necklaces, bracelets, rings and more. I was thinking of buying both necklaces. I took them one by one and there were two necklaces I looked at.
"How much is this, sir?" ask me on the accessories craftsman.
"One necklace costs one gold coin, miss," replied the craftsman.
One gold coin. But it's made of silver. I muttered in my heart.
"I used ten silvers to make it, Miss," the craftsman continued.
Kurogoh pocket kembenku and it turns out there are only two gold coins given from Cloud. I didn't ask for much.
If I buy two, I don't have any more money to buy another. But .. is okay.
I finally agreed to buy two necklaces without offering them. I think it must be very difficult to make this necklace. So just think of it as an appreciation for the hard work of the craftsman.
"alright, Sir. I take the eyed clouds and rain."
Incidentally there is a necklace whose hangers are clouds and rain. It is very suitable for Rain and Cloud.
"Miss, you don't intend to bargain for the necklace?" The craftsman looked confused.
"Em, no, sir. You must have worked hard to make this necklace. This is the money."
I handed two gold coins to the craftsman. I also received my purchase necklace. The clouds in the cloth pockets are blue, and the rain ones in the red pockets. I am glad to receive it.
"Thank you, sir."
I turned around after getting both of her necklaces. But, suddenly the craftsman called out to me.
"Miss, wait!"
"Yes, Sir. Is my money lacking?" I was confused to be called again.
"No, Non. I want to give this." The craftsman gave me a bracelet hanging from clouds and rain.
"Eh, this is ...?"
"Let's just say it's a bonus from buying both necklaces, Non."
"Really, Sir?" I can't believe it.
"Miss has been kind to me. Please accept this gift."
Instantly I was moved. I remember when my dad was selling vegetables at the market. I also do not hesitate to give bonuses to buyers.
"Thank you, sir."
"Together, Non."
Immediately I put the bracelet on my left hand. I feel so happy to wear it. It's like this bracelet signifies that I can have both, both cloud and rain.
This bracelet with cloud and rain hangers keeps my heart very entertained. I don't know why my mind feels so light. I feel like I got a sign from the universe if I could have both. I hope this is true.
Shortly after, Cloud approached me. He took me home because Rain was worried about us. Yeah, I get the point. The night is not good to go out both without an escort. Moreover Cloud had just experienced something beyond logic. Believe it or not, it depends on your point of view.