We cast away priceless time in dreams, born of. imagination, fed upon illusion, and put to death by reality.
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Gambling Garland
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Vincent
A few hours earlier ...
"Wow, the author is on duty, huh," I said cheerfully.
I tried to greet a man who was sitting cute fussing on a sophisticated tool box that has a keyboard in it. Coupled with the Harry Potter glasses that reside in the pointed white nose. Actually the nose is more like a fly's slide than a nose for your breath. But maybe that's what it's called cogan. Handsome again. It's really worth calling it a prince. I just lost.
He is classified as a cold person. In fact, it is cooler than ice. Anyway, ice cubes are not as cold as him. Even earlier, my greeting was only answered with a smile that was more like a chuckle. He's always been that cold. In fact, sometimes he is also reluctant to look at the face of someone who is talking to him or just ask him. Actually it wasn't because he was arrogant but because he was that kind of person. Even though he's not the type to get along easily but he's one of those friends who has high empathy. He did not hesitate to lend a helping hand to anyone in need without the sight of the reed. Although sometimes not everything Lintang gives him a helping hand can reply to the same thing. Yes, that person is Lintang. A figure that is always coveted by women.
"Aren't you tired of working in front of this thing all the time?" asked Vincent.
"No. This is my job," he replied casually.
Lie. The answer is really not what his heart wants. It is impossible if someone does not feel bored in the same place for a relatively long time. Yes, even though it is a hobby as well as a job.
Everyone will want different things every day. So that the activities look more colorful. And of course there is a distinct impression in every activity undertaken. Maybe one of them is refreshing. So that the brain also doesn't get tired of thinking. You must be given time to relax so that you are fresh.
"Lintang..."
"Hmm?"
"Wounds don't always leave pain. Not always happiness leaves laughter. Also, crying doesn't always leave tears and sadness. Everything in the universe is not forever eternal. There are times when everything that is in the same place changes places. The Universe has time to roll. Scrolling to a time that is more beautiful or even worse than before. Like us. We also have to dare to step. Stepping away from old wounds that may feel so painful. Everyone must have wounds but that does not mean he continues to feel pain. Because pain is only a moment And later the pain will heal even though it leaves a mark. And certainly the marks will disappear in a long time. "
"What do you mean?"
Lintang asked about what I said earlier. But I just replied with a smile and a small pat on the shoulder.
"Vincent .."
"Why are you confused?"
Lintang didn't answer me at all, he just frowned as he looked at me intensely. Hope he will get an answer from what I said earlier.
"Don't be confused. I'm just doing it for fun. Who knows, you might get an idea for your story from what I said earlier, hehe."
I tried to convince him that what I said earlier was nothing.
That was all "hemm" and a rough breath that he could answer. Basic Lintang.
Not long after that I tapped his left shoulder lightly and then left Lintang alone. I have taken step by step. Until finally a sentence was able to make me pause for a moment.
"If it's something, I hope I find out as soon as possible."
"Whatever you want"
I turned my body to face him with a smile. Then I will continue my steps which were delayed. But one thing I am sure of, he was still staring at me until I disappeared behind the door.
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Avisa
Today I promise to buy Jovita to eat ice cream. Yes, once in a while. Besides, it's my job and it's getting pretty low so now's the time to have fun. Even though I only eat ice cream, that's enough. Actually, you need chocolate too, but another time. Now first ice cream.
The ice cream I promised Jovita had done. Now we are taking a walk just to see the atmosphere of the city which is filled with skyscrapers. We did go a little far from my house. The distance covered is also about 15 minutes from my house. We used to come here by driving a car belonging to Jovita but the car was left in the parking lot because we wanted to take a walk. Well for a moment, eliminate the fatigue that always surrounds the body.
Suddenly...
Brukk ...
"uhh sorry I didn't mean to."
I hit a boy who was in front of me. I really didn't mean it. I happened to be walking around the cornerand don't know if there is someone in front of me Suddenly the ice cream I brought hit the front of his shirt. Dirty. Yes, that's a word that is suitable for his current state of clothing.
"Yes, it's okay. I can clean it later." said the man.
"I'm really sorry, bro, I didn't do that on purpose."
"Yes, it's okay." again he just said it was okay. I'm getting bad at making it.
"I'll just bring the jacket home, it's okay so I'll wash it at home later." I said a little with an awkward tone.
"Yes, it's okay to take Avisa home. She used to wash it." Jovita followed suit which I finally replied with a pinch.
Again, without my knowledge, Jovita immediately asked the boy to take off his jacket to hand over to me. My words sounded a little inappropriate. I can only bow in submission
"So your name is Avisa?" the guy asked me.
"hehe yes,"
"Let me know Daffa, Daffa Simanjuntak." the man presented his hand inviting me to shake hands Then I reached out too.
"Avisa. And meet my friend Jovita."
They also shake hands. Then we exchanged phone numbers. We didn't mean anything. We just said to each other when I finished washing the clothes.
"OK, I'll go first."
"Yes, be careful."
The man then said goodbye to leave us both. Only the jacket is left here. I also cursed myself for the incident. Plus it was Vita who made me annoyed with that level even more.
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Lintang
I carried the letter along with the flowing, clear water. Hope God will listen to what I have said on that piece of paper. Maybe one of them says what I'm asking. Even if it's only a sentence.
I am not a man who likes to confide in friends or friends. Because for me my problem and about myself is enough for me and God and know. And this is one way so I can release some of the burdens of my life. Release by immersing it in water.
"Lintangg ..."
A voice called out to me from behind my body. I immediately turned my body 180 °. Trying to see the figure behind my body quickly. That voice seemed familiar to me. I seem to have heard of it before, even though I don't know when.
"Sorry, who are you?"
The voice was indeed familiar to me, but his face was completely foreign to me. I've never seen it at all. The skin is pale white. Her hair is long and loose just like that. The clothes she wore were like a knee-length cream colored dress that looked so simple but also elegant. The look in his eyes ...
How can there be someone's eyes that convey pain but radiate joy at the same time ??? How unique. Beautiful smile. The kind of smile that makes anyone who sees it catch it instantly.
"come here ..."
Her voice was so soft. I was hypnotized at once. I don't think long to get closer to him And when I was in front of him I was taken aback by him. She hugged me without any evaporation before. This hug is like I've felt before. A girl's owner hugs with soft, smooth hands. Pleukan that is warm and calming. Somehow my hand reached out to hug him back. Until I close my eyes and feel the embrace deepen. I enjoy every second at this moment. Unconsciously a clear crystal escapes from my eyes. I kind of miss this woman figure. Maybe because of the way he hugged me like my mother. Does she really have the hug?
The seconds continued. Time increasingly eating away at me and her moment. Until finally the rain fell on the two people who missed each other. Even though I don't know who this woman really is.
"Don't leave me no matter what."
The woman said sounded like a whisper that shocked me but still persisted in that moment.
"Why?" I asked.
I am even more confused by what happened. Moreover, there is no answer there. All I found was a hug that felt tighter than before.
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