About Us 1 & 2

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Soraya drank the mineral water that was in his grasp. Sighs a few times, trying to calm himself after crying for a long time.

Chen put his jacket on Soraya's shoulder. The girl turned her eyes away and smiled gently.

He pulled the side of his jacket to cover some of the exposed back.

"The night the air gets colder, don't let you catch a cold. I'll keep you calm" said Chen, sitting by Soraya's side.

"Thank you, Chen."

"Just relax, we're friends" Chen replied softly.

"When I've been jutek very same you, but you're very good with me. Even now you meneni me without asking anything, thank you once again," said Soraya softly.

"Thank you because you didn't ask anything first" Soraya continued limp.

Chen just smiled gently and nodded his head.

Minutes later, the atmosphere was only silent without sound. Only the murmur of the night wind blew, accompanying those who were being lulled by their respective minds.

Chen averted his gaze, he saw Soraya who was still downcast, tightly grasping the water bottle in her fingers.

It was like there was a sense that Soraya was trying to hold on to. It was like he was at war with his own wounds. Might as well.

"Just let go, don't be held back, which ends up being a burden" Chen said softly.

"What else do I want to feel, Chen? Is everything out of hand now?" said Aya bitter.

"Is it really gone? but I feel that you never let go of anything, Aya."

Soraya sighed, she smiled bitterly while drinking water in her grasp.

The atmosphere returned to silence, somehow telling it. Even he himself was confused when this complicated story happened.

"Gue doesn't know what to do, Chen. One side I was relieved, one side I was also scared when I lost him," explained Soraya, opening the story.

"He's not good enough for you to fear his departure, Soraya. Just a loser guy, why should you love him so much?"

"You don't understand, Chen. She's not just my girlfriend ...."

"But he's also a shadow about your feelings, right?" break up Chen directly.

"Gue knows Soraya, if you like Rezi."

Soraya was silent for a moment, then she shook her head and laughed to herself. How did Chen know? Does it look too flashy, likes Rezi.

"But if you want to find a shadow, don't look for a shadow that can even hurt you and leave you in the dark."

"How is it possible? every shadow would leave his body while in the darkness, Chen."

"If so do not seek shadows, but seek light. Which will shine even in the dark or light."

Soraya smiled gently and returned to drinking the mineral water in her hands. Back the night wind blew fiercely, carrying a strand of black hair flying over a part of his face.

"Why can't you let her go, Aya? what if there wasn't him you're afraid Rezi would know your feelings?" asked Chen gently.

Soraya combed through the strands of her hair and nodded slowly. Actually he was embarrassed to admit it, but in reality that's the truth.

"Stupid!" Chen shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"He's too stupid to be your shadow, Soraya," Chen continued softly.

"He's even just a black shadow that hurts your feelings. He spent a lot of time just to hurt you, isn't he a fool? Very, very stupid."

"Everyone would do the same if treated like that, Chen. So the fault is not only in him, but also in me."

"But if I shadow it, I won't make you hurt, Aya. If I were given that long, then I wouldn't be wasted. I'll use that time, so that your eyes are on me" said Chen gently.

"Because shadows are not always behind, there are times when shadows are in front and visible to the eye. And when you see me once, only. Then the shadow is able to turn into a real being."

Soraya smiled and nodded her head.

"Yes, you are right. But not everyone thinks the same as you."

"It's up to people to think like what, the important thing is that I think like that," Chen replied quickly.

Soraya smiled again and looked ahead. He took a breath that began to feel lighter.

"For that, Aya. Make me your shadow."

Soraya turned her face towards Chen. Looking at the thin-faced man with a bit of confusion.

"Let the man go, and accept me who wants to come to your side, Soraya. There I am, you don't need a shadow like that, I could be a better shadow than him. And I make sure, the time you give me, I won't waste."

"What are you crazy Chen? Anybody who wants to be someone else's shadow" Soraya replied gently.

"It doesn't matter if it's just a shadow or just a word you say, Aya. Whatever you need, I'll gladly replace it." Chen grabbed both hands of Soraya and knelt down in front of Soraya.

For a moment their eyes met each other, staring fixedly into the twinkle of the opponent's eyes.

"Yes, just want to be Rezi's shadow. Or become Rezi's replacement. Whatever it is, I swear I don't care. As long as there's a place for me to be next to you, even if it's just a pole for your shoulder rest, I'll accept, Aya. Not because I'm stupid, but because I love you and love you."

Aya momentarily fell silent again, she stared fixedly into the clear twinkle of Chen's eyes. Where he might have been that hard, he didn't want to hurt anyone anymore.

"Chen, but that's not fair to you. And I .. I don't want to be selfish and hurt people anymore" Aya replied gently.

"Gue doesn't care, Soraya. I don't care how you look at Rezi. I don't care how you think of me, when Rezi was around. As long as I have the chance to be next to you, I will accept that opportunity at any risk."

"Why, Chen? You can find more women than me. Don't expect me to only hurt your feelings. Now or later, maybe I won't be able to return your feelings," Soraya replied.

"Now or later, as long as the opportunity exists. I'm not giving up, Aya. I'll try to make your eyes just stick to me. I'm sure I can, shift Rezi's position from your heart. You just need to give me a chance, the rest let me do it."

Soraya looked at Chen's face with a gentle smile. Honestly from his heart, he also wanted to escape his love for Rezi.

He was also tired, being in a pseudo-dream that did not know when to meet this end.

Soraya let go of Chen's hand and grabbed Chen's cheek. One eyelid dripped back into his cheek, why was there still such a foolish man as Chen? Why he chose to get hurt instead of letting go.

Chen erased the water circle that again adorned the smooth cheeks of the graceful woman. He took a soft hand that touched his cheek, kissing Soraya's palm very gently.

Carrying warmth all over Soraya's body, there was a sense in the vibrations of her emotions. There was calmness as well as comfort, as the man's lips gently kissed his palms.

"Chen, thank you," said Aya softly.

"Jangan berterima kasih sama gue, Aya. Kelak jika hati elu mulai terbuka buat gue, maka itu saja sudah cukup untuk gue dan hidup gue. Bahkan itu lebih dari cukup," balas Chen lembut.

"Chen, can I hug you?" ask Soraya back.

Chen smiled, he got up and pulled Soraya's body. Closely smothering Soraya's slender body. Slowly the girl's body shook again, spilling back the burden in her heart.

"Thank you Chen. Thank you for caring about me. Thank you for today and the future."