The Secret
Sunny morning, Anastasia decided to have breakfast at the hotel. She sent a message to Kevin about her plans for today. She would meet her best friend first, then later in the afternoon she wants to go for a walk at the beach.
In fact, she had absolutely no intention of going anywhere. She will only spend her time in the hotel while watching television.
Yes, not a single friend she has in this city. It was all just an excuse so she could meet Kevin. She just wanted to meet the person who had rekindled her spirit of life. People who have motivated her to get up and fight for a better life. Even without her mother by her side anymore.
"Yes, sometimes we do regret what we've done. But that doesn't mean we will sacrifice our time in vain without doing something useful. Just look around you, and I'm sure if your mother is still around, she will certainly feel It's very sad to see you down like this. He wants you to go back to your normal activities. So, you must get up and stand up straight. For your mother sake and of course for yourself."
Kevin's words seemed echoing in Anastasia's ears again.
That beautiful girl looked at her face in the mirror. That pretty face hasn't changed much after two years. There was a line of wounds near her temples due to an accident, however, the wound had disappeared of course with the plastic surgery she underwent, so that the scar disappeared without a trace at all. But, not with the sadness and pain inside her heart that was so stifling.
Drrrt .... Drrrrt.
Suddenly the phone ringing. Anastasia turned her head and saw on her phone screen, 'my sister'. She immediately picked it up.
"How did you sleep last night? Did you have breakfast?" said Lisa.
"I'm slept well, Sist. I just had breakfast. And right now, I'm in my room watching television," replied Anastasia.
On the other side, Lisa could only massage her forehead. How could she go all the way to Kupang city, just to watch television in a hotel room? Has this little sister gone mad?
"You really don't make any sense. Don't tell me that you're only going to spend the whole day in your room. Why are you doing all this trip then?!"
"I'm going to the beach with Kevin, this afternoon. He must go to work first, anyway. But I told him I was going to visit my best friend in town. Since I lied about the whole plan, so I just stayed in my room."
"You're insane! Alright then, I just called to let you know that I have arranged your schedule. The day after you return to Jakarta, we will have the meeting with your fans. You should be ready with press inquiries and other media infotainment."
"I'm not going to answer questions related to the accident or mom's, at all. Tell the press about that, before the show starts."
"All right, Lady Boss. I'll arrange everything well. And, after the press conference the cosmetic company wants to sign you as their product brand ambassador. So, you should getting ready for photo shoots and commercial shoots."
"Okay, anything else, Manager?" asked Anastasia.
"Nothing, you can go back to relax now. Enjoy your only one-week vacation. Don't forget to buy me souvenirs from Kupang, must the significant one." Without answering Anastasia immediately hung up the phone.
That gorgeous girl lay back down on the bed and enjoyed the television broadcast. Before she knew it, her eyes closed again and fell asleep.
Meanwhile, Kevin and Danzel were at Kevin's painting studio. They both enjoy painting on canvas. Kevin seemed to be painting a portrait of a beautiful girl who was none other than Anastasia. Danzel secretly took a picture of Anastasia when they had lunch together yesterday.
While Kevin paints Anastasia's face, Danzel paints the face of someone who once filled his heart and is now long gone.
"So, you're going to see her again this afternoon?" Kevin asked without looking away from the canvas.
"Yes, she told me that the plan is to go to the Nona Rock Beach."
"Please take her to wherever she wants."
"She is truly beautiful. In fact, I think she is way too beautiful and elegant for an ordinary girl. She looks more like a soap opera artist and a photo model. When we have dinner at the cafe yesterday, there were some girls who stole glances at her."
"Maybe because she doesn't look like a native people of Kupang. So, yes, a lot of people stare at her. That's normal, I guess."
Danzel stopped the movement of his hand and put down his brush then turned to his friend.
"You know what? I've lost someone and can't move forward since then. No one can knock my heart out. But I honestly admit that right now I feel a little attracted to that girl. Anastasia Mirela. That name similar with the name of an artist who two years ago retired from the entertainment world. The only different is her last name. If I'm not mistaken the artist's name is Anastasia Melodi."
"So, because the name is similar to the artist, you are interested in that girl?" Kevin asked. He also stopped the movement of his hands and put down his brush as well and turned to Danzel.
"If you really love that girl, you just make her yours. But don't ever admit that you're Danzel. Just keep it a secret until you guys get to something more serious."
Danzel looked away and got to his feet.
"What's the big deal if you admit that you're Kevin? I know, you're secretly in love with her. If not, why did you have to waste months of your time, just to chat and talk to that girl? You're already in love, that's the fact. You must admit. I know the best about you. So, you don't have to lie to me."
"But we both know that, maybe, I won't be longer alive. Anastasia has lost once. Her father died when she was little. And her mother became a single parent for Anastasia and her sister Lisa. But then she lost again her mother because the accident. Her mother died at the scene because of Anastasi mistake! I know, it certainly hurt Anastasia more. Do you think I would hurt her again with me being gone shortly after? What if she unable to face her world of misery?"
"You are sound so sure that she will love you with all her heart and soul!" laughed Danzel mocking his best friend.
"If she's not interested in me, there's no way she'd accept her best friend's invitation. It means, she done it because Anastasia also wants to meet me like she always said."
"You're so mean by keep hiding everything from her. After all, honesty would be better than a lie like what you're doing right now," said Danzel.
"When the time comes, she will know the truth. But, for now, let things be like this."
"Don't you want to see her?"
"Later, on his last day in town, meet us. And introduce me as Danzel."