A World Without Seams

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Rachel woke up from her sleep. The bed next to him was empty. Rachel got out of bed and looked for Jim, apparently the man was enjoying a cup of coffee in front of his laptop.

Rachel hugs Jim's shoulder and lands a kiss on Jim's cheek.

"Away awake?" ask Jim.

"Hmmm, uh,"

"So sleepy?"

"No, I'm satisfied to sleep. You still have work?" rachel asked who walked around and sat next to Jim.

"Slightly, while I'm finishing this, you take a shower huh. I want to take you somewhere" Jim said.

"Okeh," Rachel kisses jim's cheek and passes away. Jim continued his work after it was done he waited for Rachel in the room.

After the two had finished their bath, they rode on the motorbike that was already there. They walked for about two kilometers and Rachel was amazed by the beauty of a lake that radiated the afternoon sun.

"You what is that?" ask Rachel.

"The lake has no name,"

"Why?"

"Of course, maybe not many people know how it formed and well until now there are also no visitors. But it's beautiful, isn't it?"

"Yes, can we come closer?" ask Rachel.

"Sure, there's a way in" Jim said. They turned as they found a way to reach the edge of the lake. Although the road is only a footpath and filled with weeds, but the road has been semenisasi. Their motor stopped not far from the calm edge of the lake. Rachel came down and approached.

"You likey?" asked Jim hugging Rachel's slender waist.

"Peace up here. I like it, is there a fish?" ask Rachel.

"No idea, no one's ever seen anyone fishing here. After all, the water is too calm does not mean it is not dangerous. We don't know what animals are in it" Jim said. Rachel shuddered at hearing that.

"You scared me, didn't you?"

"No! This is serious Hel... I dare not guarantee. This lake is there just to be enjoyed and guarded" Jim said as he placed his chin on Rachel's shoulder.

"See Jim! This lake swallowed the sun!" Rachel said. Jim laughing.

"He is not swallowing, but the sun is going to sink. Let's go home! I also want to buy some food. You'll like it, come on!" Jim pulled Rachel's hand. Rachel follows Jim close to their bike and passes from there.

"Let's sit here!" Jim pulled Rachel by the hand and sat the girl beside him as he reached a stall that provided various foods.

"What message sir?" ask the waiter over there.

"I want this noodle and chicken. The bridge is separated,"

"There again?" ask the waiter who keeps staring at Jim.

"What do you want, baby?" ask Jim. Makes Rachel's face red.

"Take it the same" replied Rachel.

"This warm drink is two," Jim pointed to the menu.

"Well, in wait, sir," the waiter passed.

The food stall was quite large with a long shape. Around it only made a fence with wood that forms a cross between each other and not walled. In front of him were two booths selling grilled corn and various warm drinks.

"You want that corn?" jim asked as he looked in which direction Rachel's eyes were headed.

"You!" rachel answered quickly. Jim immediately ordered and sat down next to Rachel.

"Take a drink" Jim offered a glass of ginger tea. Instantly make the body warm.

"For?"

"Everything,"

"You happy?" ask Jim. Rachel nodded.

"Very happy,"

"I want to make a lot of memories for us" Jim said.

"Where to go makes a lot of memories" said Rachel.

"We don't know what the future is, I... I want us to have a lot of stories we can tell later, "Jim clutches Rachel's fingers.

"Udah ah, I'm so sad. Let's make a lot of memories" Rachel smiled and clasped Jim's hand back.

Before long their order came and they ate a variety of food. Then they went back home. Seno sir and aunt are watching television while laughing.

"Wuah was fun watching this, we happened to bring martabak. It's still warm, let's eat" Rachel asked.

"You still want to eat martabak?" ask Jim.

"Why indeed?" ask Rachel.

"Nothing, I love to see it. Come sit!" take Jim.

They enjoyed a comedy together until Rachel fell asleep on the couch. As the night wore on, Jim realized Rachel had fallen asleep. They immediately went to sleep. Jim carried Rachel into his room, covered her with a blanket. Jim looked at Rachel's face long ago, then stroked her head.

"I'm sorry and have a good night" Jim kissed Rachel before lying down next to Rachel and hugging her waist.

In the middle of the night, the cold wind made him instantly open his eyes. He knew someone was coming.

"I don't think you got this far with the girl" Briel's cynical smile was seen as she reached the room. Her long white dress waved as if there was a blowing wind. Around them there is no wind.

"I told you I would do anything for the girl" Jim said, staring at Rachel, who was still asleep.

"Yes, I get it. I'm just reminding you, you don't have much time. Soon your memory will be gone" said Briel.

"I know and remember that, thank you," replied Jim.

"Hmmm... I am amazed by people like you. It's risky to do this, but the worst will happen,"

"I know everything Briel, and the one you don't know,"

"Hmmm what is that?"

"Love. You don't know how love is strong and it won't be easy to lose" Jim says.

"Hurtful right?" ask Briel.

"It hurts a lot but it's also a happy thing" Jim replied with a smile.

"Make what happy when it hurts" said Briel.

"You won't understand Briel,"

"Yes.. Yep... Yep... Up yours. I'm just reminding you of a little more time, so be prepared" Briel said as she walked towards the window. Then he disappeared in the dark of the night.

Jim looked ahead, in the darkness of the night. Seal his future. He doesn't know how his next life will be. What about Rachel who loves him but has to accept the harsh reality. I'd love Jim to explain everything, everything that's raging in his head. I hope Rachel understands and... I don't know, Jim didn't dare to imagine what would happen if he told Rachel everything.

Rachel muttered in her sleep, resuscitating Jim from his daydream. Immediately Jim approached Rachel and hugged her. Shortly, Rachel fell asleep again. Until dawn, Jim could close his eyes. There was so much to think that he couldn't sleep.

Jim hopes that tomorrow and beyond he will be able to enjoy the day with Rachel. Spending time, passing day and night. Then age together until death picks up. It's as simple as his wish. But it was as if God was still toying with his fate over love. I don't know what he did wrong until he was trapped in a world that seemed without boundaries. Without bulkhead. Him and someone in front of him. It looks close but feels far away.