ARINDAS

Friend but friendly

Down the hallway of a deserted apartment. Walk towards the room. Look for the key in the bag and reunite with his partner who was separated for a moment.

But I just opened the door. A hand closed his eyes. Want to thrash, but a whispering voice made him stop doing.

Swinging the steps slowly with the position of one hand still covered Arinda's eyes . Meanwhile, the other hand becomes the handle of the pujaan.

Arinda followed every instruction. Take the elevator to the rooftop apartment building.

As soon as the door of the rooftop opens, the wind blows all over the body of the woman dressed in kebaya. Be sensitive to circumstances. A suit was immediately bandaged to ward off the cold air.

The girl still complied, stepping forward. Even the eyes are closed. Suddenly, a sound like a spinning propeller, but more deafening was heard. However, before long both ears were covered by earmuff.

“A ready to open your eyes!” Ricko opened the earplugs so Arinda could hear.

Just a nod of the head with no voice. Both of Arinda's tiny hands held tightly to that burly hand.

Slowly, Ricko took off the hand that covered Arinda's eyes. However, the two lines are not yet open.

“Open your eyes!”

“Fear!”

“There I am here! Open up!”

The chocolate net was slowly open. When those eyes were full of staring. Unconsciously his feet just stepped forward, looking at the astonishment of something ahead there.

“Like?!”

Arinda nodded without saying. The net is sparkling.

A helicopter floated with a banner that read 'BEAUTIFUL VESSEL, ARINDA NABILA’. Below the writing is a picture of him with Ricko. Photos on the playground.

Balloons also fly to make the night sky colorful. The explosion of fireworks enlivened with its distinctive sound.

“Come!” A heavy hand pulled him to follow him closer to the helicopter.

“What do you want?!”

“Fly with you to enjoy the night view of Jakarta City!"

Both are in a helicopter. And, sure enough, they swirled through the night with the smiles of millions of stars in the sky.

Not a word came out of pink lips. He was too astonished and still in a state of astonishment in disbelief. His hands tightly grasped the muscular arms beside where he was sitting.

The handsome man shifted his seat. Then, hugging the slender waist of the pujaan. Kissing the top of his head many times.

An hour's spin above Jakarta City. They landed right on the runway of the Diamond Hotel. A car opened the door waiting for the master and the lady to enter.

“Rick, where are you going?”

“Eat night.”

Arinda. “I'm full?”

Ricko raised one eyebrow. ”So, failed.”

“Sorry.”

Ricko smile. “Tak what. Anything you want?”

“Love you.”

Ricko gently rubbed Arinda's head and pulled her into the car. “We to airport.”

“You what?”

“Surabaya.”

“Tonight?”

“Iya. Your stuff's in the trunk. One black suitcase in the room, right?”

“How can you enter?”

“Lewat door.”

“Ricko!”

The man smiled without saying. He got the key when Arinda gave the key to the bike owned by the Brown some time ago. It turns out that there's a key that Ricko thinks is the key to the apartment. So, quickly and certainly without the knowledge of the owner of the room. The man doubled it.

Drive down the road to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Then, fly to Surabaya and land at Juanda Airport.

Ricko invites Arinda around Surabaya City. He drives his own car. All the items have been brought directly by his men to the hotel. The man knew the next two days would not have time to do so. Given the tight schedule.

“Rick, I want to eat the famous crab.”

“OK, ready. Anything for you.”

“Long!”

“Loh ..”.

“I was asking for your love, but just shut up.”

“Indeed you are ready to hear what I will say?” ask Ricko while continuing to drive and find the address where the crab eats on Maps.

Not to ignore that love statement. He always thought about how to express love without saying. Ricko just wants to show through behavior and hope Arinda understands the treatment.

It seems Ricko forgot something. If the benchmark most women love is the man expressing his feelings. Not just treatment.

And so did Arinda. He wants to hear Ricko's love statement to him.

Arinda glanced at a glance then shook her head. I'm not ready, Rick. Just can't hear you say that you don't love me anymore, her mind.

“How was my surprise? You happy?” ricko asked to switch the conversation.

“Sometimes I'll drive it and we both fly.”

“You can?”

“Of course. It's easy.”

“I'll charge it.”

Ricko smiled and nodded.

🌺🌺🌺

Spending the night with Arinda was Ricko's plan. After eating the crab. They're back at the hotel. Their rooms are next to each other.

Finish bathing and getting dressed. Arinda checked his work for a bit. He wants everything ready tomorrow.

Thirty minutes in front of the laptop. The bell was heard several times. Arinda put her laptop on the sofa and stepped towards the door. Then, he opened it.

Not yet welcome to enter, Ricko has been slouching inside.

Arinda just nodded and didn't care. He sat down on the couch and worked again.

“There are guests, it is not good to ignore them.”

Ricko took the laptop. Put it on the table. Then, sleep on the sofa with the head on Arinda's lap. Then, grab the girl's hand and put it on her head.

“Ricko, yes! I'd like to check our work for tomorrow.”

“No need.”

“You, nih, professional dong!” Arinda.

“I told you an exception.”

“What are we, anyway? Like the title song, 'Friends but Friendly'.”

“Arinda, stop nagging. Wipe my head.”

“So much, anyway!”

“Just the same as you.”

“What is a friendship like this? Mending also we marry, yuk!” take Arinda while stroking Ricko's hair.

Ricko just shut up. His eyes looked straight ahead.

While about marriage, Ricko reluctantly thinks in that direction. At least, for now. In fact, his life was too complicated. He didn't want to put Arinda in trouble.

“Rin, you really love me?”

“Every day I say it, Rick.” Your pleasantry questions are sickening! Want to feel like I'm poking you? I'm upset to hear it!

“Why choose me to be the person you love?”

“Love doesn't need a reason, Rick.” Oh, come on, Rick! Is this an interview session? Stop asking useless questions. You know very well the answer to each of your own questions.

“You are waiting for my love word?”

I hate to say this. But, yes, I'm waiting for your love. However, there's a time limit, Rick. Once the contract is completed is the final limit. If only, I had the money to pay for the compensation and living expenses. I'd better pay to get away from you. Arinda.

“You want me to wait for you?”

“Entah.”

Arinda's lips twitched. I don't know? What kind of answer is that? It's hilarious! You don't even know if I want to wait for you or not. You dick! Just satisfy it now toying with me. I accepted. I was born to be a cheap woman. Sticking to you like a parasite. In fact, this sincere love is worthless. How sad! she wants it to feel like crying.

Arinda looked straight ahead. Trying to ignore tightness in the chest. And, it suddenly recalled its belongings when its eyes were closed earlier. Ricko took all the stuff.

“Rick, the stuff I brought and the big doll you put where?”

“I told my men to put it at home. Later we take.”

“Rick, if I die will you cry over my body?”

“Hei-hey-hey! What the fuck?” Ricko was knocked awake by the horror question.

“Jawab only.”

Ricko clucked in annoyance. “You will live on.”

“Everyone must be dead.”

“Arinda, I'm going to bed. Tired!” Ricko climbed into the bed and pulled a blanket over his body.

“Ricko! Move there to your room!”

“No.”

“H, Ricko! Move!” Arinda pulled Ricko's blanket and pulled the athletic body out of the room. But let's not go out, just shift not.

Annoyed by Ricko's behavior. Arinda chose to give up. He continued his work until he fell asleep on the couch.

Ricko got off the bed. He's not really asleep. Just wanted to accompany Arinda until the girl was slumbering.

Ricko moves Arinda up to the bed. Gently caress that long hair.

“Sorry.”

And, the man came out of the room.