Between Love and Traditional Java

Batu Town

Soon the annual recreation, all employees of the central store and branch store are obliged to join. I didn't think of participating. I'm not ready to meet Fariz and Lily's sister for now. They will definitely follow this annual agenda.

It feels like my jealousy is still shading. It's my decision to step down, but I still can't forget it, which is just lying and repeatedly stating that I've let go. In the heart is still a glimmer of hope to have it.

"Eh, where's the recreation this year?" Lutfi.

"There are several options anyway, but later want to be in the meeting again."

"What are your choices?" Upil kepo storm.

"Haha secret, if you have fixed I tell you," I stick my tongue out.

"yah yung, leaking napah?" Upil whining.

"Secret.." I stuck out my tongue again and ran upstairs. Upil. We are most compact if the problem makes people sprained. How wonderful this friendship is. Until we stopped for bumping into someone, and that's Ulya.

I'm the one who lately often gets the task directly from the coordinator, making some people unhappy. Like Ulya for example, he was always looking for trouble with me. The incident he reported me to the coordinator still didn't make him satisfied. There are some small things that he has to deal with me. He immediately showed a sour face when I accidentally hit him. Then he quickly left Me and Lutfi.

"Grandma attach, cih.." Upil's upset.

"That's nothing to respond to," I calmed Upil down.

Upil knew all about Ulya trying to get close to Fariz, so that I misunderstood and did not focus on my work, so he was very upset. Upil also knew that Ulya was the one who leaked my relationship to the coordinator so Fariz's brother was transferred. But I'm not guilty of Ulya either, because this is a consequence, I was also wrong. As smart as the carcass is covered, it will definitely smell as well. I realized that. I was wrong to fall in love just in time.

While I was checking the stock in the warehouse, I didn't think Fariz's brother was there. He brought a pile of clothes that he immediately put to the edge after seeing me then he approached me. There was no one else but me and him, the quiet warehouse was getting quieter, with the towering pile of shelves of goods, and the light not entirely coming in from the window, making the whole room dim, and add to the awkward atmosphere.

"Where?" He said my name. As much as I can smile.

"Well, brother here, when did it come, how do I not know?"

"Must arrive, same car below, grab some goods here for order in Kediri city." He explains.

As much as possible I'm acting normal. I can't be a coward to avoid him. I have to be ready to face it at any time, that we are only fit to be friends.

"Your recreation is coming, right?" brother Fariz asked again.

"Haha yes, it's free to not come," I tried to melt the frozen atmosphere. It feels like oxygen is very limited here.

"Well, I'm sorry, yeah,"

"Sister, it's past too, I'm ahead yes, there are still many reports to work on." I left Fariz's brother alone.

"Ah come" I took a deep breath and opened the door. I didn't care, as soon as I convinced myself.

***

Day H has arrived, we who are in the branch store must go to the central store first to be absent, and after we leave for Batu City together. Recreation this time, we agreed to choose Batu Malang City to unwind.

Malang which has cool air and cold, with apples being its hallmark, is very comfortable to relax the mind. The city is in the mountains, still beautiful with various trees and many plantations add to the romantic atmosphere. The beautiful view from a height is very captivating. For some of my friends, the recreation this time was fun, but empty for me.

"Go to bed first, tomorrow tired on the way," Upil reminded me, as I was daydreaming on the balcony.

The balcony in the central store has an amazing view. Especially once, when Mr. Fariz has not been moved, my coordinator told me and Mr. Fariz to take the order that the booker had been waiting for but did not arrive. We were both sent to the central store. Then Fariz showed me this place, because I was only here for a week before I moved to Blitar, so I haven't explored the places in this central store.

I stayed up all night, until dawn I didn't sleep. After all is ready, already showering and praying, we leave. I'm on a bus with Fariz too, he's sitting next to Lily's sister. It feels like why I always met them, although I assure you this feeling can not continue to grow, sometimes still feel jealous.

All my friends sang cheerfully on the bus. There are also those who are grinding. I try to enjoy the atmosphere. Think of it as a vacation to release all sadness, end the crying, and be the beginning to forget and bring happiness.

"Drtt..drtt. holiday do not invite." incoming message from Danial, without realizing there is a happy feeling to read it.

"If you hesitate to lose, eat a lot," I love emoticons ngakak, me and he really cranky if chat.

"Did you take a photo?"

"Some child," I'm just insinuating.

"Cock photo?" I reply to chat him.

I laughed, she was the most humorous, so distracting. At seven we got to the hotel, we cleaned up and had breakfast together.

I'm looking for my own pleasure, if I'm looking at Fariz and Lily's sister, I'll quickly take my eyes off me, busy looking for something else. I walked with Anas, Fajar and Lutfi. We try different games that stimulate adrenaline. From the jet coster, roll coster, hysteria, and entering the haunted house as well. We have fun, as if forgetting the burden that always disturbs the soul.

When in Selecta, a garden filled with various kinds of beautiful flowers, we met many friends from other branches. It's so nice to meet new friends. I try to keep myself busy for fun.

"Where are ya?" Greet someone while I am enjoying the wind on the hill. The smell of cool soil, shady trees, and foggy yet beautiful skies. It made me not realize that someone was standing next to me. I looked towards that voice.

"Who is it?" i'm rattled.

"Your fans," she smiled, I laughed.

"Haha like my artist,"

"Uje," he extended his hand.

"I don't have to tell you, I know my name, too" I smiled and looked away.

"It's cool here" I said again.

"Why are you here?" I asked again.

"I'm amazed by you, I used to want to get to know you, but you've been moved first,"

"Have you?" i'm making sure.

"Yes, I used to secretly watch you at the central store, haven't had a chance to get your phone number, you've been moved, I tried to get your number, I asked friends no one had, no one had, I'm waiting for you to never go to the central store again,"

"oh.." I smiled confusedly and misbehaved.

"Even I have news, you have it."

"Will he express his feelings?" I am waiting for the continuation of the story.

"I'm not wrong I'm amazed by you, you're a strong woman, I know all your stories with Fariz, I hope you're patient, you'll get even better,"

"It's past, I'm sincere." I said.

"I just want to express my feelings. I'm always annoyed if I haven't told you that I'm amazed by you. Now that I'm relieved, I've talked to you,"

"It's Ok, sometimes that, if we like the same people not necessarily people like us, let alone can have it." I smile.

"And sorry, too, for now, I don't want to be tied up with someone yet."

"I understand Dyana," He realized that.

"come down, and then night," He led me down the hill.

I finally walked down with Uje. At least I have a friend talking right now. After the hotel I went back to my room. I missed dinner. I put my body in bed. I rested my body that fought all day with pent-up emotions.

My phone is shaking, a message from Danial.

"When can we meet?"

"I'm still confused, there's no vacation yet" I've always made excuses to meet him.

"Get it,"

"I think about it first" He always invited me to meet, until I fell asleep thinking about it.

***

Everyone on the bus was silent on the way home. All tired after 2 days spent exploring Stone City. My feelings are starting to calm down. I resisted all the raging emotions, as time passed, the wound would heal on its own.