Black Heaven

GEGANAS

The stars adorn the dark sky without the moon. The brilliance illustrates how great the work of the Creator of the universe is. The night wind began to blow friendly, greeting a man who was pensive in a chair on the porch of the house.

First love can sometimes be so painful. Especially when we can't have it. Some say, if it is love-for sure we can accept whatever the circumstances of our partner. What about Aji, then, is Kyai Yusuf's son able to accept his first love? No, that's the answer.

Such a deep disappointment had been felt by Aji at this moment. All of Intan's answers managed to tear apart her feelings. Never dating but feeling heartbroken, maybe this is what describes the figure of Aji after talking at length with Intan this morning. Aji massaged his forehead while remembering what Intan said when arguing with him.

"Sorry Gus, I'm comfortable with my current circumstances."

"I'm a tattooed girl, but that doesn't mean I'm a bad guy."

"I've never hurt anyone else, Gus. I just live my own comfortable life."

"Tata has turned into Intan, the sacred veil has been lost along with the grain of the wound that has not dried up to date, Gus."

"Change doesn't need a reason, Gus. Change can happen because of circumstances."

Yes, that is what Intan said to Aji in response to all the questions posed by Aji. The hope that once stirred now began to dim after knowing the reality that was different from four years ago.

"Tata, I'm honestly disappointed. But, I'm still curious, what kind of puzzle are you playing at the moment. Why don't you just tell me the truth" Aji regretted when remembering how different eyes look when saying everything.

A million feelings were raging in Ajisaka's heart. He knew that Intan was covering up the reasons for what made him what he is today. Butwhat? that's what's hanging around Aji's head tonight.

"I apologize to Gus Aji for dragging this current too far. I'm not the nice girl Gus used to see. Now, I like to get drunk, smoke sometimes brawl and dugem. But I never sold myself even though my way of dressing was open like this."

"I used to hate women who couldn't keep their honor, but now I'm caught in this situation. Life is funny, Gus."

"I hope Gus Aji doesn't force me to go back to wearing shar'i like I used to, because at this time I have no intention of closing myself back to the way Tata used to."

Earlier this morning Aji decided to just leave from the contract Intan after knowing the last answer spoken by Intan. He has not been able to accept how the current state of Intan. It is impossible if Aji brings Intan back to the pesantren with a body condition that has many tattoos.

Aji got up from her seat after remembering where Intan worked other than being a cafe singer. He immediately grabbed the key to Mr. Estu's motorbike on the table before leaving for the location shown Intan this morning.

"I have to know what Tata does at night" murmured Aji while wearing Mr. Estu's binocular helmet. He also wears a leather jacket to protect his body from the cold of the night wind.

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As usual, on Monday the tattoo studio owned by Mr. Gatot not many visitors who come. Two tattoo artists also have a holiday on Monday. Tonight Mr. Gatot himself who oversees his studio replaces Tommy who is going to East Java.

The time indicator is already at half twelve nights. Inside the studio there was still one person who was feeling pain in his back due to the engraving of tattoo needles.

"Tan, what the hell are you doing?" finally, Kinar could not stand when he saw his best friend was not much to say all day.

"Emang why?" Intan asked back without looking at Kinar. He was busy arranging tattoo paraphernalia in the display case.

Since meeting with Aji, Intan seems to have a burden on his heart, especially when seeing Aji's rejection even though all of that is not spoken directly. Intan set the owner of his heart to one person only, a name he used to call in prayer in one third of the night. However, everything has changed with time.

"Walk outside yuk!" Intan pulled up Kinar's arm after finishing smoothing the display case.

Now the two girls are sitting on a long bench in front of the studio. One pack of cigarettes has been removed from his pants pocket.

"Eh Komodo! you're kenape anyway?" Kinar was still curious about Intan.

"Gue met him," replied Intan after staring at Kinar at a glance with a sad look on his face.

"Eh buset bye! the guy from yesterday at the cafe?" Kinar was shocked after hearing Intan's words.

Intan puffed his cigarette smoke upward. He leaned against the studio wall while remembering Aji's expression when he learned of the mischief he was doing.

"How serious? he's not surprised to see what you're doing now?" Kinar changed his sitting position, now he looked at Intan who was pensive.

"Yes, it's a shock! I belom know he accepts my situation what not, just now he went so after I said that I can't shout anymore for now," said Intan with a face full of regret.

"Mending you to dalem grab a guitar, we sing instead of discussing him," said Intan while menoyor Kinar's arm.

Without saying much the Piranha went into the studio to pick up his guitar. He knew that Intan must be currently being GEGANA (Galau MeraNa's Disappearance) because the prince had found him in a state that was not good.

Intan's melodious voice started to sound in front of the studio. He so lived the song Munajat Cinta created by famous musicians in Indonesia. Tonight melow songs become music accompanist in the studio owned by Pak Gatot. However, Intan had to stop his voice when Mr. Gatot came out of his studio while shaking his waist, from the look of his face clearly visible if Mr. Gatot was angry.

"What's up, Pah?" tanya Intan while standing from her seat. He stood next to Gatot followed by Kinar.

"There are those who are spying on us, look at the direction of twelve o'clock," said Mr. Gatot with a gaze that does not switch from his current focal point.

Intan and Kinar immediately turned their eyes to the direction mentioned by Mr. Gatot. The two girls observed the figure sitting on the motorbike, the figure was under the asem tree that was across the road.

"the light! take care of the studio, Papah wants to fuck that guy!" tell Mr. Gatot. Even though he was no longer young, his brave soul still dominated within him.

"Don't Pah!" sergeant Intan. He knew who was watching the studio.

Intan invited Mr. Gatot back to the studio and he told him who the figure was across the street. Intan tells how the beginning of his meeting with the stalker figure who is none other than Aji.

"May she make you happy, Tan. Papah is so happy if you can be with him." Mr. Gatot patted Intan on the shoulder with a look of hope.

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Thank you for reading this work, hope you like 😍 ️

Sorry, brother, not been able to get up much. Othor again not feeling well🤧

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