Canticles

65. Explosions

While waiting for the bike to be repaired, Lilian sat on an empty chair that was in the workshop. He seems to close the Gama jacket that he wears to ward off the cold that attacks him.

The man who was with Lilian named Riko, was Lilian's friend who worked as a nurse at the same Hospital. He seemed relieved because the damage to his motorbike was not too severe. Riko approached Lilian and sat down beside her.

" How did Ko, long time ago...?" ask Lilian.

" No Li, just change the oil. It will soon be sorted out..," said Riko.

" Oh, thank God" said Lilian, shivering.

Edi came near Lilian and Riko and gave her a warm drink. The two immediately greeted the drink happily and gulped it down slowly. After that, Edi continued his work.

" This shop is ok too. The service satisfies the consumer. This is because they know you or because of the good management of the workshop...?" riko asked sarcastically while glancing at Lilian.

Lilian did not comment on Riko's words and was busy with her warm drink. Lilian's attitude made Riko upset. He drew Lilian's hand until the glass the girl was holding fell and the contents scattered on the floor.

" What the hell is Ko...?!" lillian was angry.

" I asked why didn't you answer...?" ask Riko cuek.

" A silly question for what to answer..," said Lilian annoyed while away from Riko.

Right at the same time Gama who had just finished praying Isya in the mosque also entered and saw everything. He smiled faintly at Lilian wearing his jacket.

Shortly thereafter, the Riko motorbike was repaired. Riko also paid for the service of the workshop and prepared to come out at that time.

" Come on Li, let's go home now...!" bring Riko.

" It's still testing Mas..," said Riki.

" Gapapa Mas's. It's wet to get all wet. If delayed even make the disease..," said Riko.

Gama and three employees saw Lilian's attitude that seemed reluctant to accept Riko's invitation. Therefore Gama advanced and offered to escort Lilian later.

" Let Lilian be with Me. It just so happened that our house was close together because we were neighbors" Gama said as he looked at Riko with an intimidating look.

Riko looked at Lilian and hoped that the girl would reject Gama's offer. But it seems that Lilian prefers Gama over him and that makes Riko resigned. In addition, Riko did not want to make trouble in that place because the four men there seemed to put on a standby as if preparing to attack him.

" Yes already. I go home first, put Lilian ya Mas..," said Riko and then start the bike.

Gama just nodded then pulled over and let Riko through. Four pairs of eyes stared resentfully at Riko while Lilian seemed to be unconcerned.

" Fortunately unplug. If not, get ready to get raw bogem from I..," said Ipung annoyed.

" right. My hands also suddenly itchy non-jok people..," interrupted Riki.

" The rich girlfriend is a break-up...!" edi said as he glanced at Lilian.

" Eh, she's not my boyfriend. I just happened to go home with him..," said Lilian quickly while raising her palms.

Lilian's words made all smiles relieved including Gama. He hurried to pick up the car keys in his room and prepared to drop Lilian off.

" I'm back first guys. Uh, be careful with the flakes. The floor was wet with the tea earlier," Lilian said, pointing at the wet floor.

" Be calm Ma'am, ntar Gue who cleanin..," said Riki who is owned by Ipung and Edi.

" Oh yeah. Assalamualaikum.., "the farewells of Lilian and Gama together while closing the car door.

" Alaikumsalam..," said Edi, Ipung and Riki.

The three take off Gama's car on the doorstep of the workshop.

" Eh, you guys feel nothing if the attitude of Boss Gama is very different to Mbak Lian..," Ipung said suddenly.

" No gossip Pung. No. Lo's salary is cut the same Boss...!" riki said as he cleaned up the tea spill.

" Not gossip, I just feel that Boss Gama is the same Mbak Lian is suitable and will be a great partner if they are married...," said Ipung to make Edi and Riki look at each other.

" It doesn't have to be the same for people's business. Whoever their partner will be, our obligation is only to support love so that they are happy," said Edi sage and embraced by his two friends.

Gama stared at the highway in front of him without even once looking towards Lilian who was sitting beside him. Not because he didn't want to, but because he knew Lilian wasn't comfortable with him.

There was no conversation between them. Lilian was busy checking incoming messages on her phone. He lifted his head when the car stopped. Apparently Gama pulled over the car in front of a stall selling Lilian chicken noodles.

" Why come here...?" ask Lilian.

" Cold air gini make hungry, so stop by to fill your stomach. Want to...?" asked Gama while glancing at Lilian.

" Ok..," said Lilian quickly as she opened the door and got out of the car.

Gama smiled at Lilian's swift behavior responding to his words earlier.

" I know Lo will not be able to refuse this chicken noodle Lian..," muttered Gama then rushed after Lilian.

Lilian ordered two bowls of chicken noodles and sat down in one of the empty seats followed by Gama. Lilian looked enthusiastic as her favorite noodles were delivered to her desk. Gama who was sitting in front of him was smiling to see a happy twinkle on Lilian's face.

" Please, what do you drink, Ma'am...?" asked the waiter while putting two bowls of chicken noodles on the table.

" Coffee hot milk if there is..," said Gama.

" Two yes Ma'am..," said Lilian.

" Well, wait a little while, yes" said the servant who was taken by Lilian.

Gama and Lilian started eating chicken noodles in front of them. But suddenly Gama heard a strange humming sound in the distance. Gama stopped his mouthful and looked around to find the source of the sound.

At first Gama thought that it was the sound of a busker who used to come to such a place in search of luck. But Gama did not see a guard there. In addition, Gama also saw no one disturbed by the voice except himself.

Gama swiftly pulled Lilian's hand to make the girl surprised.

" What the hell is Gam, I'm eating again...!" lillian said as she stared back at Gama.

" We have to go now. Go hunted...!" take Gama along while stepping wide towards the cashier.

Gama pays for his ordered noodles and coffee while continuing to block Lilian's hand. Then he took the girl out of that place.

" But she hasn't left Gam...!" lillian Protest.

" Ntar will buy again sometime, same factory as well let Lo be satisfied...!" sahut Gama cuek while pushing Lilian's body into the car.

Lilian seemed upset that she felt Gama was interfering with her pleasure. Lilian continued to look at Gama who started his car and then drove it quickly until it accidentally hit the road barrier.

" Athaghfirullah.., why the hell Gam. You have a trance...?!" lillian asked loudly while holding on tightly.

" There was that strange humming sound again. And I want Rex pesen who told me to stay away when I heard that voice..," said Gama quickly.

" But I don't hear anything. Lo halu kali..," said Lilian while glaring.

" It's up to you to say what. The important thing is I've brought Lo out of there because I don't want us to be harmed..," said Gama quickly.

" But it can be. Those people are also still busy eating and are not affected by the same sound that Lo was horrified..," said Lilian did not want to lose.

" It's because they are not horrified and do not know..," said Gama.

" But..," Lilian's speech was interrupted when the sound of an explosion was heard behind them.

" Sirrr...!!"

Lilian and Gama were surprised and looked back. If Lilian turned her head to see what was happening, then Gama looked through the mirror reflection of the rearview mirror.

" Gama the kiosk...!" lilian said as she pointed towards the chicken noodle stall that had been enveloped by the red whiz.

Gama reflex stepped on the brake pedal and then looked back. He was glued to the spot with a pale face because he could not imagine that he and Lilian were in the burning stall.

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