Being a Seductive Woman

MT 29: About the Rain

Cars are splitting the city streets....

Since leaving the apartment, Alexa continues to grumble. Intentions, today want to relax in the apartment, he instead stuck with his super annoying Boss. Alexa focused on driving, while the man sitting next to her closed his eyes with his face facing the window.

"Stooopp...." Shouted Jackson suddenly.

Alexa suddenly braked. He was so shocked, he yelled at Jackson.

"What the hell is it?" His shouting.

"Stop there." Jackson's orders pointed to a park.

"Well?"

"Not much to ask. There's a spit."

Not wanting to argue much, Alexa turned towards the park that Jackson pointed at.

Both got out of the car. Jackson walked first, followed by Alexa who did not understand why they stopped at the park.

The wind began to blow, the leaves fell. Covering a bench on the north side of the park not far from a road. That path never escaped Alexa's sight. The spruce trees Alexa saw yesterday were no taller than the cherry trees that had been cut down for a long time. The wood is still there, next to the entrance of the garden with blue sky bamboo. A moment ago the wind blew fiercely. The leaves that had been still perched at the end of the twig, finally came off as well. The flowers that when Alexa came were still lined up neatly forming the inscription ‘Glass’ Park is now limp irregular.

On the western side of the sky, many hanging clouds were clustered. Grey color. The sun that was as if grinning hot, is now covered in clouds that might bring news of the coming storm tonight.

The wind is getting stronger. The water started to slowly go down. Irrigation channels return to work.

"Rain." Said Alexa who was still walking behind Jackson following his steps.

"Follow me." Decree Jackson.

Alexa followed Jackson's steps, going across the street from the front of the park to shelter in front of a plastic goods store. He was surprised, in this weather like Jackson even brought him here, instead of returning to the car.

The road is now soaked. Lots of puddles here and there. This morning, television on channel thirteen reported that in this city there will be a fairly large storm. The temperature recorded on the thermometer shows the number 23°C. Jackson's body was cold. His clothes were wet with water splashed by a car passing from the west earlier.

Suddenly Jackson pulls Alexa's arm and invites her to take shelter next to him. Alexa's clothes were also drenched after the rain that had just fallen. The black tote bag made of velvet cloth was also wet. Alexa was lucky, the contents in the bag did not get wet.

“What are we doing here Mr?” ask Alexa.

“Neduh. These droplets can still hold us both.” Jackson shifted slightly to the left, signaling Alexa to take shelter next to him.

Alexa looked at the road. His feeling said that the rain will fall long enough.

“The rain started rushing,” said Jackson opened the conversation after the two were silent for about five minutes.

“Yes, it looks like it will rain for quite a while,” replied Alexa friendly.

Her neatly lined teeth formed a warm smile.

Sure enough, the rain was getting heavier. The water flowing to the roof sounded grumbling. The sky seems to be very sad. Either because of drought or for other reasons.

"We're back in the car, sir." Alexa's Proposal.

"It has. Just stay here." Reply Jackson.

Alexa took a long breath. The two stood in silence while looking towards the increasingly heavy rain.

Suddenly Alexa asked a question that made Jackson so confused.

“What do you think of the rain?” A series of question sentences emerged from the sidelines of Alexa's lips.

"Gue doesn't like the rain very much. The rain always makes me reckon with time,” Jackson replied with a face of confusion.

“For me, the rain was too cruel,” a statement came out of Alexa's mouth while flicking her wet hair.

Her hair covered her shoulders that were not wide enough.

“Yes, that's how it rains. Always come when not expected. The birds don't like it either,” prune Jackson.

Jackson doesn't really understand why Alexa thinks rain is cruel.

'Is there something he is hiding from me about the rain?'

The two fell back silent in the loudness of the rain.

Near the plastic goods store where both shelter, there is a tea shop that is not quite crowded. This is common because in this city coffee shops become one of the destinations for night lovers.

“How about we go there, to the coffee shop next to this store? Maybe a glass of coffee can accompany us while waiting for the rain to subside,” exclaimed Jackson who suddenly invited Alexa to the coffee shop next to the store where they shelter.

“Hm?” alexa said while bringing her ear to Jackson's lips asking for repetition.

“Come, to the coffee shop next to this store, I heard there is a new type of coffee that is now a favorite drink of people,” Jackson tone increased. He had no intention of scolding her, only the sound of the rain was so noisy. Jackson's voice shrunk.

“Bby,” reply Alexa approve.

Alexa walked ahead of Jackson. Jackson followed him behind. Alexa's shiny wet hair looks very beautiful. The velvet tote bag is now on his left shoulder. The second step goes hand in hand to find a dry place that is not inundated by water. Not felt, both of them were in front of the entrance of the shop. The building is quite nice, it looks like an old-fashioned building that is eye-catching. The surrounding buildings were already twice as tall as the taverns. In front of it is written ‘Glass Shop’. Without a second thought, the two entered, and a bell was heard indicating a customer was coming.

Inside the shop, there were only a few people who were paired up with each other. The look on their faces implied gratitude to the rain. Perhaps because of the rain, they could spend a little time being with someone they love.

Two glasses of warm arabica coffee they message to simply warm the body that is cold because of the rain and wind that fell simultaneously. Alexa slowly tasted it. The hand that had been shivering with coldness, now looked a little light. Maybe because the warmth of the coffee has penetrated into his bloodstream.

“Master, may I know why we went to the park and got caught in the rain here instead of going back to the car?” Alexa asked while investigating Jackson's wet face.

“Gue again want fresh air aja.” Jackson replied while confirming his sitting position.

'Find some fresh air. Not in the car is also cold because of AC.' said Alexa in the heart.

Alexa then stretched her hand and held the coffee cup again, her nails look clean, and beautiful.

Both of them were immersed in a warm dialogue. The rain outside never stopped. The speck becomes more and more, the wind blows more blindly. However, thank goodness that the two found a warm coffee shop inside.

After forty-five minutes, the two ran out of talking points. Alexa fell silent again, and so did Jackson. Back, the atmosphere became foreign to the two of them. Jackson looked outside the glass window, the rain was getting worse. The thunderous roar shook the shop glass. He really wanted to talk to Alexa again, after the two talked about life in the past. However, Alexa lies more about her past to Jackson.

'Maybe the rain could be an interesting subject for both of us.' Jackson thought.

After a long time they both fell silent on the wet outside streets, Jackson ventured to connect the conversation.

“Oh yes, did you say that the rain was cruel? Why is it like that?” Jackson moved next to the window and his eyes were never separated from Alexa.

“Rain once snatched someone from me. A few years ago, a man once told me that I was like the rain that seemed to cool the eyes of anyone who looked at him. I really loved the rain at the time. But after a while, the man was gone forever. Afterwards, until now I no longer like the rain,” Alexa's face turned away from the window, then looked at Jackson.

Alexa looks sad. His eyes that were once my eyes, now glazed over showing a very longing for someone. A man he called was none other than the Papa. It rained very hard that night when Papa died and he was about to be killed Robby, Gea and Jennifer. Alexa has never been forgotten to this day. Even while living with Grandpa Parman and Nek Aminah, Alexa always avoids the rain and chooses to be in the house.

Jackson was the same, he had loved the rain very much. Maybe more than he loves himself. Thanks to the rain, Jackson was once stuck somewhere with the person he loved so much. That person was Alice, the woman he had laid his heart on. Alice has been abroad for 5 years. He said he wanted to finish his school as an economics scholar and would return to meet Jackson when he left after he left to go abroad. He said he would come back when the rain was really heavy, and when the wind was really messed up.

It had rained a few times like this down in the city, but Alice never came home. Jackson had no idea how much longer he would have to wait for him to come home. Reportedly Jackson did not know, maybe he had forgotten Jackson for good. Since then, Jackson no longer loves the rain. According to him, every time it rains on the city, he will only remember Alice who might not come back to him.

A year later, Jackson's parents set him up with Jennie. Jackson, who no longer expected Alice to choose to agree with her match. Moreover, the matchmaking was not only about uniting herself with Jennie but also bringing together the two big companies owned by her family and Jennie.

'This girl is beautiful and her hair is attractive. I seem to be getting interested in him. His white teeth were neatly arranged. Her smile was so sweet beyond sweets. L like it. Maybe by knowing him, I will love the rain again Jackson said in his heart.

Jackson's hatred for the rain, it seems, will gradually disappear. Because with the rain this time, he along with Alexa. A girl he never imagined could come into his life. Unknowingly, Jackson no longer thought about Alice anymore. Maybe the rain accidentally locked her up with Alexa on this day.

'Thank you for the rain, for the time and opportunity you gave me when my hope for Alice was at its peak. At least, half the heart that Alice left behind would find her partner back.'

Alexa was surprised, it had been an hour and a half of rain never subsided. Maybe this afternoon, the sun was blazing. Or maybe the sea that is being ignorant so as to disturb the sun that is jealous of the mountains that always get attention from the monsoon wind that blows spoiled. Outside the window, across the street, a man in his twenties was sitting on a park bench. Jackson never looked at the man.

“The man's love. He's raining,” exclaimed Alexa woke Jackson from his reverie.

“No, maybe he likes the rain. Or maybe he is waiting for the person he loves.”

“Where might anyone be willing to sit under this dense rain shade?” ask Alexa to wonder.

“Maybe. I was once like him. I used to sit for hours just waiting for someone. I told you that, right? I once loved the rain so much,” the answer really shook Alexa.

Alexa does not know, it turns out there are still others like her before. Love the rain really. Rela spends precious time waiting for someone he loves under the speck of rain that always whispers so that someone gives up to be patient waiting.

'Jackson's a great guy. Does he wish on someone he's been waiting for?'

“Then, how is someone you are waiting for Mr?” ask Alexa to connect Jackson's statement.

“Gue has long since given up on continuing to wait for him.”

“Looks like we're the same, sir. You gave up waiting for someone. I am the same, because in fact the person I missed will never be possible to return.”

“Ha-ha. Turns out we both gave up on the wait-waiting?”

“Ha-ha. Right, Sir,” Alexa's laughter closes the conversation for a moment.

It coincides with the end of Alexa's laughter. The rain outside began to fall. It was raining suddenly. Whereas for Jackson he again likes the water droplet that goes down without being asked.

“Master, it looks like the rain outside has stopped. Can we get back to the car?” Ask Alexa while tying her hair that has begun to dry.

“Hmm, Okay." Reply Jackson.

After paying the bills for the coffee they drank, the two left the store. The people who were in the store are still there. Their laughter was funny, describing great happiness. Alexa envies them. He hasn't laughed like that in a long time.

The two walk next to each other. Alexa on the left, and Jackson on the right. Alexa's height doesn't match Jackson's height. He was only shoulder-height by Jackson. Both clothes were drying. Now on every road they pass, there are always sparrows coming out of the nest celebrating the rain that has subsided. Without them realizing it, the birds became the subject of conversation of the two.

“Look at the birds, Sir! They are very happy the rain has subsided.” Alexa's hands were raised as high as Jackson's eyes. He pointed towards the birds of the church.

“Hmm. The birds are very happy to see the streets no longer remember,” replied Jackson agreed to Alexa's statement.

Not satisfied with Jackson's answer, Alexa again asked. His hands no longer pointed at the birds.

“Then, have they ever loved the rain like us?” Alexa's view is now blank looking ahead. I don't know what he's thinking.

“Maybe ever. During the drought, for example. Everyone who lives needs rain! Maybe the birds are just like the people we're waiting for. He just needs a little rain. But if he does not need it, he will turn and turn to hate the rain.”

'Tumben really can talk smooth.' murmured Alexa in the heart.

“True sir, maybe they just love enough to rain. Not like us. We really love the rain. Like the love of the river to the rice fields sincere.”

Not felt, the two had arrived at the parking lot where Jackson's car was. In the parking lot, there was a lot of water.

“See, Sir. We've arrived. Come quickly before it rains again.” Alexa ran towards the car she was pointing at.

“Be careful." Shouted Jackson. "Smooth streets due to rain.” It follows Alexa.

Alexa ignored Jackson's words. He still ran without fear of slipping, because of the slippery road.

'This is a really energetic girl.'

And sure enough, Alexa who ran almost fell because of slipping. Fortunately Jakson quickly restrained his body from falling. Like a soap opera scene, the two stared at each other with such a close distance. Alexa could see Jackson's eyes very clearly. I don't know how close the two are this close. Alexa always tries to tease Jackson. But, every time Jackson looked at her, Alexa still could not control her heartbeat.

"Mmmm sir, can let me go." Alexa.

"Next time be careful." Reply Jackson while pushing Alexa violently.

'He why the hell?' think Alexa.

Both of them got back in the car. This time it was Jackson's turn to drive. The car began to run across the road that was still wet because of the rain. Now there are no birds hanging around. Rainbows dotted the city sky. Orange dusk closes today, a good day on the moon that is not too bad.

"Do we still have to go back to the office again?" Ask Alexa. "Isn't it late, and soon the office is closed." Alexa.

Jackson chose silence, his gaze straight out into the streets.

"Sir...." Call Alexa who again gets no answer Jackson.

Alexa took a long breath. He wants to go back to his apartment. The clothes he was wearing still felt damp because of the rain.

"Can you take me back to the apartment?" Ask Alexa again.

"Lo thinks I'm your driver."

'What the hell? Why did his attitude change so quickly. His way of speaking was so calm. Now it's back to jutek and cold mode.'

Alexa kept quiet and let Jackson drive wherever he wanted.

Twenty minutes later, Jackson's car turned toward his apartment.

'Cock come here?' think Alexa.

"Gue wants to change clothes first. I'm cold."

'Well, why think only of himself. How do I keep going?'

"Sorry sir, I'll just go down here. I can return to my apartment by taxi. And you can go back to Mr.'s apartment...."

"Who gave you permission to go home?" Jackson.

Alexa was silent, she looked at Jackson in confusion.

"Lo come with me. Tonight I'll have dinner for me."

"But...."

"No but-but...."

Seriate....

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