Juliette returned to her morning jog in the park of the housing complex. She had made an appointment with Langit to help her practice for the belleza entrance exam. After two rounds of morning running, she sat on one of the benches that was quite shady and waited for Langit there. I don't know why Langit hasn't come yet even though julie has finished running.
"Sorry I took so long, huh?" Asked a voice that began to feel familiar to Juliette.
"Ah, brother Langit. Yes, why did it take so long?" Juliette asked enthusiastically. Her attention was focused on the black guitar brought by Langit.
"Yes, I have to tune my guitar first so that it will sound good." Said Langit while showing off a smile with his dimples. He cleared his throat slightly. It seemed like Langit was a little nervous today. Ah... How could I be honest and say that I took too long to choose the right clothes to meet him...
"I'm sorry, I'm troubling you." Juliette said with a grin that showed no guilt at all.
"It's okay. I'm really happy because I can finally listen to that golden voice that you're so proud of." replied Langit.
They laughed together. They looked so close already. Even though they only knew each other a few days ago. Langit sat next to Julie and prepared to play the song requested by the beautiful girl. The distinctive sound of the guitar filled the air. Juliette closed her eyes for a moment to immerse herself in the emotion of the song she had chosen.
Juliette began to sing with a completely clear voice. Langit had stopped for a moment because he was amazed at the color of Julie's voice that was so enchanting. Oh my God... it's not just her looks that are beautiful. But the voice is also this elegant... how can God be so favorable and give all the best to this girl...
It was just like a song... When we were young....
Juliette ended her song perfectly. Without the two of them realizing it, many people had gathered around and listened to Julie's voice. The applause accompanied the end of the song sung by Juliette.
"Your voice is really beautiful. Like an angel..." Said a little boy standing at the forefront of the crowd.
"That's right, your voice is very good, dear." A lady said in response to the little boy's words. Juliette blushed at the praise and applause of so many people. even though Julie knew she was talented, she rarely sang in public. so getting a response like this made her very embarrassed.
"Ah, thank you. But I'm still learning." Julie replied with a smile that never left her lips.
After a short conversation, Julie and Langit finally managed to escape from the crowd of people who kept asking Julie to sing again. Julie couldn't linger there for long because Aunt Intan would definitely worry and tell Nathan to look for her. And of course that would make Nathan's blood boil. And Julie didn't want that to happen.
"Oh yeah, why did you choose that song for the audition?" Asked Langit curiously. indeed the song was good. But there are still songs that stand out more to maximize Juliette's performance during the audition.
"Ah... Actually it wasn't this song that I originally wanted to sing. But... There is something I want to convey through this song..." Juliette said. Her eyes wandered as if recalling memories of the past.
"I see. For whom?" Asked Langit without being able to stem his curiosity. for Langit, whoever was the reason why Juliette performed that song was very lucky. He must be someone special to his crush.
"Hehe, you're curious." Julie replied without wanting to tell Langit who it was. And inevitably Langit could only laugh along. Ahh!!! What an opportunity to know who my love rival is...
"Thank you for today." Julie said as soon as they arrived in front of Terrence's residence.
Langit looked at Juliette with shady eyes that always seemed to be smiling. He felt unfamiliar with the feelings bubbling up in his chest. He wasn't a teenager anymore, how could he feel uncontrollably in love with a girl who was just a teenager. But really, he couldn't suppress his own feelings.
"You're welcome. Call me anytime if you need musical accompaniment. I will definitely come as soon as possible." Langit replied enthusiastically.
"Yes. I'll go in first. I still have to study for the written test too." Julie said as she began to walk into the Terrence family yard. Juliette turned around and gave a small nod to Langit who was still faithfully staring at Julie's departure.
Ah... This is not like me. It's not the first time I've been attracted to the opposite sex. But why... Ah!!! It's because Juliette is too charming. Until I can't get her out of my mind for a second.
After Juliette disappeared behind the door, then Langit stepped into his house. Only blocked by the parapet. but Langit can't just enter people's homes, right?
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And again, Nathaniel was standing behind the entrance with eyes as fierce as a tiger. His gaze seemed to be able to skin every inch of Juliette's face. "What did I do wrong this time?" Juliette asked lazily. She had begun to memorize all the meanings of Nathan's gaze. The young man's gaze now was anger.
"Still asking? So you don't feel guilty, huh?" Nathan pointed out with an intonation as cold as the lowest temperature freezer.
"I don't even know what I'm guilty of!" replied Juliette curtly.
Nathan hurriedly pulled out his cell phone from his pocket. And showed it right in front of Juliette's eyes. There was a video uploaded by someone on social media. The video of Juliette singing in the park with guitar accompaniment from Langit.
Juliette's eyes widened in disbelief. She was only focused on singing until she didn't realize that someone was videoing her. "Wow, it's only been uploaded for a few minutes but there are already thousands of viewers... There are also many comments. Everyone is praising me." Juliette's response was beyond Nathan's expectations.
"Hey! Why are you so proud, huh? You're causing trouble!" Nathan snapped. He pocketed his phone again.
"What's the problem? I was just singing? I didn't do anything embarrassing did I?" Juliette asked in confusion. She still didn't understand where she went wrong.
Nathan's eyeballs turned red. He looked very angry. "YOU are too attention seeking! What if people get curious and come to this house looking for you?" Nathan snapped in a loud voice. Even Aunty Intan, who was in the dining room, ran forward.
Nathan squeezed Juliette's shoulders and pushed her to the door. "You know I really hate strangers." Nathan hissed quietly but emphatically.
"Nathan... Julie, what's wrong?" Asked Aunt Intan who was worried to see the two of them arguing.
Nathan released his grip on her hand and walked away. Completely ignoring his mother's question.
"Are you okay Julie?" asked Aunty Intan in a worried tone. Her hands and eyes were busy examining Julie's shoulders closely.
"Yes aunty. It's okay. Nathan was just joking earlier." Juliette replied with a big grin. She didn't want to worry her aunt.
"What's wrong? Why is Nathan so angry?" Aunt Intan asked gently.
"I was just practicing singing in the park with Langit. Apparently someone recorded and uploaded it on social media. Nathan got angry because he was afraid that people would come here because they were curious about me." Julie replied. She started to feel guilty. She tried to understand Nathan's fear. Well, Juliette was too kind.
Aunt Intan sighed heavily. "Well, that's just the way Nathan is. Please forgive him, child. Many neighbors around here don't even know auntie's two children. They are so secretive. I can't even invite my friends over for tea or social gatherings."
Juliette was stunned to hear Aunt Intan's words. How traumatized were they? "Have you tried seeing a psychiatrist?" Juliette asked cautiously.
"I have. Until now, both of them are still in therapy. Their situation is much better than before. Now, it's more like they 'don't want' to open up. Not 'can't'. Maybe... because they don't want to get hurt again." Aunty Intan answered.
Juliette nodded in understanding. "Julie will try hard to change Nathan's personality auntie." Again the promise came out of Juliette's mouth. Although she regretted it immediately afterwards.
"Thank you, dear. Auntie is already happy if you two can get along." Aunt Intan answered with a smile. Juliette is really a very good girl in her eyes.
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To Be Continue...