Behind the Rain and Memories

37. The Happy New Year

" Yeay happy new year all, "alina cheers happily. Likewise with everyone on the beach area Mulia Jaya Resort. The sparkling sky of Bali is so beautiful, scattered fireworks. The turn of the year was filled with joy. The distinctive sound of the trumpet echoing adds to the boisterous atmosphere.

Alina and her two best friends wish each other a happy new year with Max's family . Everyone gathered except for Adinda who chose to rest in the room because she could not linger outside considering her pregnancy.

Not only Adinda, Orion is also invisible stem of his nose.

" He has his own show diclub with his dear friends, "widyawati replied as soon as Alina asked him where the man was. Of course, any typical Orion guy feels right in the middle of a family event like this. Electric frenetic music, accompanied by sexy girls and also drinks must be more interesting.

Satisfied with capturing the moment with a black camera hanging from her neck, Alina stepped out of the crowd to check her phone. Just opening the flat screen, he was surprised by the many missed calls, from his mother, from Audrey, from Aditya bang and definitely from his lover, Max.

Alina chuckles to herself, dissolved in the euphoria of the celebration making her forget there are people waiting for news from her.

The girl's fingers moved quickly, one by one she contacted loved ones, to save time she made a group video call with her mother and sister. Speaking of bang Aditya, he only had a short time to meet during his first day in Bali, because after that bang Aditya and his wife immediately flew to Lombok, Lombok, because there are pre-wedding projects all vacation there.

" Al, the hunt is ready all," cried Tasya shouted.

Alina gave a thumbs up to her best friend's call. She was too

disconnect and delay to contact Max. In Germany it was seven o'clock at night, maybe Max was still struggling with work, so he decided he would call him later.

Alina immediately approached Tasya and the others. They're gonna have a barbeque. Like a new year's night. They will spend time by staying up late while enjoying the burnt menu.

They began to share the task, Alina arranged a skewer of mutton satay on the roasting, Gladys burned corn. While Tasya and Aira, her daughter Aunt Diana seasoned a meat steak and prepared a cockolan condiment. Most of the men are just spectators.

" It looks like the aunt has to go back to the room, the night wind makes the aunt's stomach bloated dear," Widyawati told Alina.

" Aunty is sick? want me to get some medicine," asked Alina.

Widyawati shook her head, "Don't love, let aunty rest,"

" Yes you have continued, om also said to take aunty," Hardi timpal followed the steps of the wife.

" Basic mode, tell me you want to be alone," ledek Diana knew the hidden intentions of the twilight couple.

Widyawati and Hardi laughed together leaving Alina's misunderstanding.

" You don't need to be confused, baby, you will also understand yourself" said Diana realized Alina's expression.

" Dear, how about we go to the room too" said Hans, Diana's husband.

" Papa does not want to lose yes," said Diana squinted at her husband. Hans nodded enthusiastically, and finally they also left a question mark on Alina, but this afternoon the parents were the most enthusiastic. Why did he suddenly run away.

" Ordinary Al, they're getting puberty syndrome," Aira said.

" It was indeed on what the hell," Alina revealed astonishment.

" Seriously you don't understand?" Aira looked at Alina.

Alina nodded innocently.

" Don't pretend Al, if there's Max, you'll run away too" Tasya said.

Alina began to understand now, "Oh so they want to be friendly, saying dong if it's mah I understand," Alina grinned.

" That means you often dong-mesraan same Max," this time Vian husband Aira who spoke up.

Alina blushed embarrassedly, just now she opened her own disgrace, to overcome the wrong behavior she plucked the mature satay.

" Silence means yes" Aira said

" Yes what's wrong, dating is vulnerable with a romantic atmosphere, handrails, hugs, cheeks, elus-elus furthest kiss lips," said Alina with a mouth busy chewing.

They all laughed at the girl's words.

Alina frowned, what did she say just now was wrong?

" How old are you, Al, " asked Aira curiously

" 25,"

" And that age you describe a relationship that's just that, like ABG alone"

" Yes, is there something wrong ?"

" I'm not wrong, there's just more to it than that 'cause you don't think you're making love?"

ask Aira carefully.

Alina firmly shook her head, "No sex before marriage, that's my principle from long ago,"

"So you already understand why the aunts and om on the run," Tasya switched the conversation, he himself did not have a girlfriend, how to know the taste of romance, oh poor you Tasya.

Alina smiled wryly, she now understood.

" Older is getting excited, yes" Alina laughed amusedly.

" The more you become Al, try to get hooked,"

" Apaan is Ai" said Alina and Tasya simultaneously.

***

Finished completing the call of nature, Gladys rushed out of the toilet and stepped towards the room. The more the night the air gets colder, as she wears a short blouse making her not strong and intending to take the jacket. Tasya was willing to accompany, but Gladys refused because he did not want to bother, the distance from the beach to the cottage was quite far.

On the way, he saw a man walking down the street with a limp to the right and to the left. From the lighting of the lamp on the edge, Gladys recognized the figure.

" Orion"

Seeing Orion's staggering condition, he was sure Orion was drunk, Gladys let it go, he didn't want to get into trouble if he had to meet her. Gladys decided to turn around, unfortunately Orion was already aware of the girl's existence.

" Hey you, come here" he told Gladys.

Gladys ignored Orion's words, pretended not to listen and continued to step up.

Bruck

Sounded pretty hard hit, making Gladys inevitably turn his head. His eyes rounded to find Orion slumped on the ground. The man grimaced with pain, spontaneously the girl ran over.

" You're fine sir, "Tanya Gladys shook the man's body.

Orion did not answer he just muttered indistinctly. Gladys circulated the gaze, seeking help. There's no one there. Gladys could not bear to leave, he decided to help the man stand up.

" Let me take you to your room" he said, adding that Orion's tall body was difficult, but Gladys kept trying. In this close position, Gladys can smell the fragrance of Orion perfume mixed with the aroma of liquor and cigarette smoke. I don't know how many bottles the man spent, so he looked so stoned.

Slowly but surely, Gladys manages to escort Orion. After inserting the card he took out of Orion's pocket, Gladys opened the door.

Up near the bed, he released the man's body until it crashed into the bed. Gladys turned around about to come out, but the man's hand instead held him back.

" Detach master, I must return, "Gladys thrashed. The girl realized Orion was no longer closing her eyes. The man was now staring at Gladys with an elusive highlight, his eyes flushed perhaps the effect of alcohol.

" Take me here,"

***

Finished capturing the first sunrise of the new year, Alina stretches both hands facing the ocean, enjoying the breeze of the beach in the morning feels very pleasant.

Alina didn't want it to end so soon. Still want to feel the beauty of the natural atmosphere that he rarely gets. Unfortunately he could not extend the holiday considering later in the afternoon they had to return to Jakarta.

" Al , turn around yuk" asked Tasya. The beach began to be quiet, everyone who stayed up until the morning had returned to their respective rooms.

Alina nodded and followed Tasya's steps while topping her sandals.

" It's exciting, Al, it doesn't feel like going home" said Tasya

" I also think so, but how the office only gives three days,"

" I hope next year we can be like this again, Al,"

Alina smiled as she guaranteed Tasya's wish.

Arriving at room , they find Gladys crouching under the blanket, seeing the slumbering Gladys, Alina undoes her intention to wake the girl to ask her the situation, she worries. Last night realizing Gladys had not returned to the venue, Alina was about to catch up but Tasya prevented 'em, because Gladys had given him a message chat.

While waiting for her turn to the bathroom Alina tries to contact Max.

Several times to dial, no answer, maybe Max is still sleeping, or even sulking because he did not renew it. The second point makes Alina ketar-ketir, even though Max is not the type of man like that, it is precisely he himself who often mengambek unclear. Alina sent a message asking Max.

He sighed disappointedly to find the message he sent was still tick one. He also moved from sitting and then mengharge his phone on the nightstand next to the bed.

There was no sign that Tasya would be finished, the girl laid her body for a moment, until she unconsciously fell asleep for a while. He flinched as soon as Tasya shook his body.

" Max keeps calling, I'm forced to pick up, he says wait for you to resto,"

" What?" pekik Alina could not believe it to make Gladys wake up. How could Max be here instead of him in Germany. Rushing over he checked the message on the phone, there was a reply from Max and just as Tasya had said, the man was waiting for him at the restaurant. As fast as lightning Alina grabbed the bathrobe and ran towards the bathroom.

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