Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
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Albert Einstein
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The seconds continued. The sun walked from the east to the west slowly. Trying to leave rays on every inch of the earth. The light never disappears even once every day. Just take a short break to get rid of the fatigue in each of the light rays. The light never hides in the moon or at night. Especially the sun. There was nothing that could be used as an excuse for him to hide. No matter how far he tries to get away from the night, he can never really go away. He still emits that light even though it's just past the moon. Really the glory of the sun. Trying to give a glimmer of hope to those who find it difficult to survive.
Lavina. The girl was like the sun to Lintang. Its presence is like the sun that gives the moon a glimmer of hope. Trying to be a lamp for the pitch blackness. An unexpected presence that brings joy. It doesn't matter who he is. But one thing is certain that this girl carries a question mark. A question mark that may be difficult to guess.
The figure of the girl who previously wrapped her arms around Lintang's body has now moved. Trying to rub the young man's cheek. No response was found there. All that was left was an expression full of questions about all that had happened. The girl tried to look into the hazel-eyed man's eyes, but again it was hard to break it down. The man is truly like ice that is difficult to melt.
"Lintanggg ..."
The man just looked into his eyes without saying anything. Flat expression is an expression he always uses in front of anyone. Making a face as if he never felt happy. Even though it's not completely true. There is very little truth there. Yes, maybe a little.
"Lintanggg ..
Wounds are not forever painful. Not always happy, leaving laughter. Also not always crying will leave tears and sadness. Everything in the universe is not eternal. There are times when everything that is in the same place changes places. The Universe has time to roll. Rolling to a time that is more beautiful or even worse than before. Like us. We also have to dare to step. Stepping away from an old wound that may have been so painful. Everyone must have wounds but that does not mean he continues to feel sick. Because the pain is only for a moment. And later the pain will heal even though it leaves a mark. And certainly the marks that will be lost in a long time. "
The girl's speech was truly serene and soft. The rhythm is so nice to hear. But it was the words that the girl spoke that attracted him the most. How interesting. Because it is exactly what Vincent said some time ago. All really invite a big question mark. A question mark that is difficult to solve.
"You don't have to talk. Just plug your ears and listen to me carefully."
The girl continued and after that she just looked at the man's face while stroking his cheek slowly.
"Who are you?"
Latitude was furious at the girl. The girl who had no clear origin suddenly came to embrace herself and then stood in front of her and asked her to just be quiet and just listen. What a stupid thing.
"listen to me..."
"what do I need to hear?" Lintang said to her in his trademark cold tone.
Again, the girl was silent and made Lintang even more curious to make him.
"Sorry my sister is busy, maybe next time it can be continued."
Latitude withdrew from the presence of the beautiful and charming girl. Releasing all the touch the girl was giving him. Walk away and farther away from the beginning. Even he was not aware that there was a pair of eyes following his every step until he was completely away from his sight.
*****
Apparently the sun had disappeared from the sky. Now there is only the darkness of the night. However, the sky is not completely controlled by darkness because it still leaves scattered stars everywhere. The crescent moon also decorates the sky at this time. The strains of the plucked guitars also make the atmosphere even more fun. There is no word lonely or lonely. What is there is an atmosphere of peace but still entertaining.
Two cups of original coffee that were still steaming were side by side with the two young men who were busy chatting about what on the back porch. The strains of the plucked guitars give rhythm to the songs performed by them. This is actually their hidden talent. Yes, even though his voice is not as beautiful as Shawn Mendes, it fits to be said that it is not bad.
Betapa hancur hati
Hilang gairah hidup
Serasa hampa
Selimuti di jiwa
Tak ada lagi tawa
Dan tak ada ceria
Semua hilang
Terkubur dalam duka
Dia kini telah pergi jauh
Terbang tinggi tinggalkanku di sini
Tuhan Engkau tahu aku mencintainya
Dan tak ada yang bisa mengganti dirinya
Tuhan hanya dia yang selalu ada
Dalam anganku dalam benakku
Tuhan Engkau tahu
Aku mencintainya
Tuhan hanya dia yang selalu ada
Dalam anganku dalam benakku
The two human beings sang together with each other. Quite entertaining in the atmosphere tonight. The two cups of hot coffee that had been intact in the glass now have their contents flowing down their respective throats. They were so busy singing that they didn't realize that someone else was there. Standing against the door with thoughts drifting nowhere. Busy with endless imagination. Until finally a shock in the shoulder was able to bring back to his consciousness.
"Just daydreaming, it will get stuck, haha" Daffa who is mischievous is even more and more teasing Lintang.
"When did you come home? How come we didn't hear?"
Vincent, who had been silent, also asked Lintang.
"just just" replied Lintang briefly.
"The new person came but the illusion has been coming for a long time, haha"
Daffa even made fun of Lintang, who had come expressionlessly.
"Yeah, daydreaming. Let's try to tell the story. Who knows it could be a chatter," said Vincent, who was met with a sharp glare from Lintang. Daffa was even more engrossed in her loud laughter.
"I'm kidding. Anyway his expression is always flat. Come sit down."
This time Vincent said more seriously and invited Lintang to sit between the two of them. Lintang obeyed and immediately joined his ass with the cool floor. Word for word he tried to arrange what was on his mind. One second ... Two seconds ... Three seconds ....
"even shut up" this time Daffa was really anxious about Lintang's unusual behavior.
"So like this, I'm confused"
Slowly Lintang began to open his mouth.
"Why are you confused?" Vincent is increasingly curious about what his friend will say.
"I've been visited by a girl several times."
Lintang's words just now made the two friends look at each other and suddenly laugh together. Lintang just chuckled to see the behavior of his two friends.
"I'm serious. And the problem was that girl had appeared in my dream. Everything felt so real. Even when she hugged me it felt so real. But I don't know it's all just a dream or it's really real."
His two friends were even amazed by him. This is the longest speech they have ever heard. Where ever before.
"and Vincent, when you asked the maple leaf I was holding from where it was actually the leaf that flew when he came. And there was a name on it." he continued.
"What is the name?" This time it was Daffa who asked.
"Lavina. That girl who has been present at will but only asked me to plug my ears without needing to speak. What kind of stupid thing is that." this time he spoke with a more cynical expression than before.
"Never mind, maybe he's just a prank. You know yourself nowadays prank everywhere"
Daffa tried to make the atmosphere less tense and more relaxed.
"Right, Cent?" Daffa asked Vincent but the one being questioned was daydreaming.
"Cent, how come you're the one who is silent" Lintang was even annoyed with Vincent.
"ehh yeah, hehe" the Vincent smiled without a sin which was still surrounded by confusion.
"Don't worry, maybe it's just girls who are pranking you. Right now it's like that. Don't be surprised, just ignore it. Usually that's the case too. Yes, no, Daff?" Vincent even pretended to be wise himself.
"Haha yeah. Usually, they are also ignorant now, they even take care of things like that, haha" added Daffa.
The words of the two friends did have some truth. Although in fact feelings of confusion still lingered in Lintang's mind. He was still trying to digest word for word and everything the girl had said.
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