Loving You
The beach with a special sunset beauty in Kupang is Nona Rock Beach. The beach is clean with lots of palm trees along the stunning white sand. The name "Batu Nona" attached to this beach is not without reason. Long ago on this beach there was a girl who committed suicide by throwing herself into the sea from a cliff. Not so long ago a rock appeared shaped like the girl. So residents call this beach, as Batu Nona Beach or Nona Rock Beach.
And at this moment, Anastasia looks so happy to see the beauty of the sunset with Danzel. The handsome young man no longer looked annoyed, because of Kevong attitude, since he is accompany the beautiful girl.
"You like going to the beach a lot?" asked Danzel while giving young coconut to Anastasia who immediately took a sip of the coconut water with pleasure.
"Not quite. But the beach always makes me so much better. How was your job today?"
"Fine. In a few months, my father has finished his duty in Kupang. Maybe, we will move to Jakarta. I hope we can meet there later."
Anastasia turned her head; her heart was pounding. This can't be happen! If Kevin moving to Jakarta, he will find out who the real Anastasia is.
"Kevin, have you ever been curious about my face or me in person? I mean, we've only chatted, talked to each other, occasionally called. But never really know each other in person. What do you think about me?"
Danzel took a deep breath, inwardly cursing Kevin. Because of his cowardice, he was forced to continue to lie in front of Anastasia. Luckily his best friend always told him all about Anastasia from the start.
"I'm curious of course, but I feel comfortable when we talk often. It's just, I didn't really expect you to see me. So, I just took it easy. And let the feelings flow by themselves. Not too trusting and don't have high expectation. Until two weeks ago you said you were going to visit this city, then I started to expect some hope."
"What hope?"
"Hope to get to know yourself better. Hope to know, how your real-life story is. All this time, you've only been talking about regret and loss, right? But I don't know your other side of that."
Anastasia chuckled.
"Yes, so far I've only told bits and pieces. But I hope you won't be disappointed after this," said Anastasia heavily.
At first, he didn't want to talk about who he was. But it looks like he has to honestly reveal his true identity. What more if he returns to the world that has raised his name. It's also impossible for Kevin to not watch television at all.
Danzel looked at Anastasia with a thousand questions in his heart. What is this girl really hiding?
"Just tell me, I'll appreciate your honesty and courage," said Danzel.
Anastasia took a deep breath before she began to speak.
"My name is not Anastasia Mirela, but Anastasia Melody. Maybe you've heard that name two years ago in the infotainment news," said Anastasia.
Danzel frowned. He had heard that name before. In fact, if I'm not mistaken, her older sister has several CDs containing Anastasia Melody's songs. However, her face was slightly different.
"My face is slightly damaged, due to the accident that I told you about. That's why maybe you see me in different look," said Anastasia in response to a question that did not come out of Danzel's mouth.
"Since that accident, I resigned from the world that had raised my name. The reason, maybe you already knew. Because I feel guilty for my mother's death. And, another lie is, I didn't come to this city because I have a friend in this city. But because I want to meet you. Because I was curious about you. Because of all your encouragement and motivation, I was able to stand up and be able to rise from adversity. And, after returning from this city I am ready to back to my world again."
"What do you mean? You're going back to the entertainment world? Back to being an artist like you used to be?" asked Danzel.
"My sister has arranged all my schedules. Aren't you surprised after heard my story?"
Danzel chuckled, "I've been preparing myself, ever since you said you are coming to this town."
"Will you forgive me for the lies?"
"I can see and understand that you can't immediately believe in someone you've never seen, so a little lie like this won't make me mad."
"Thank you so much."
"So, what were you doing all day?" asked Danzel amused.
"Playing cellphones, watching television in my room all day. I don't know anything around about this city. So, I had to stay in my room all day. I'm sorry I lied to you. I should tell the truth then I can take you around, instead of do nothing," complained Anastasia while pursed her lips.
Danzel laughed heartily at Anastasia's sullen expression.
"Aren't you ashamed to be my friend? Who is just an unknown painter?"
"What's wrong with that?"
"Nothing wrong, but who knows. Maybe you'll feel embarrassed."
"I make friends with everyone. It doesn't matter if he's famous or just ordinary person. In fact, I sometimes feel uncomfortable if many people recognize me. In the last two years I feel comfortable in a situation where I can go anywhere, I want. I'll always feel as a coward. So, I decided to be braver this time."
Danzel smiled sweetly at the girl sitting beside him. For some reason, from the first time, he felt so attracted to this girl. His heart, which had not felt those vibrations in a long time, was now alive again. He slowly grabbed Anastasia's hand, making the girl gasp in surprise.
"Sorry if I'm being presumptuous. But to be honest, when I first met you, I already felt something was different. Long before we met, I already knew that I was in love. And I fell in love even more when I met you. You don't have to answer anything. I just want to convey my deepest feelings to you. You don't need to feel burdened, because before I express my feelings, I'm ready if you will reject me."
Anastasia looked at Danzel. To be honest, she fell in love too. However, something was bothering her. She doesn't know what it is, Anastasia doesn't understand at all. But the girl chose to ignore it and bravely she kissed Danzel's cheek tenderly.
"Why keep your feelings if the person you love also loves you."
Danzel touched his cheek in disbelief. The girl kissed him.
"Y-you ...?"
"Why do you think I came all the way to this city if I don't have the same feelings for you? I love you too. When you leave this city then coming to Jakarta, I will introduce you as my lover to the whole world."
Danzel smiled, he slowly brought the beautiful girl into his arms and kissed her forehead.
'I'm sorry, Kev. I can't holding back my feelings,' Danzel muttered to himself.