Ceafi & Dusk

Around the City

This afternoon the sky is a bit cloudy, but the sun can still shine through the clouds cumulunimbus and it's a sign this afternoon there is still dusk.

" Ceafi, want to come with me out? " Jose's father wanted to take Ceafi to the village, the plan was to take Ceafi to the hill at the end of the village.

" Ceafi lazy out Dad, I'm at home reading a book. Ceafi doesn't want to add to today's silly moments. " Ceafi's face was upset and pouted.

" Hmmn, well Dad will come out alone, it seems like my daughter is not interested in the twilight on the hill there. " Jose's father teased Ceafi pointing at the hill visible from the window of the family room.

Ceafi looked at the hill and immediately changed his statement earlier, "Why did Dad not say if he was going to the hill, of course Ceafi would if his business with twilight. Let's wait especially!? " Ceafi stood up and pulled his father's hand.

" Because of the twilight boy, ask where you want to go before you refuse. " Jose's father followed Ceafi.

They walk to the hill because it is close to home so there is no need to use a motorcycle, as is the habit of Indonesians everywhere using a motorcycle.

Jose's father took Ceafi to the hill to see the sunset moment in this village. Ceafi has set up his phone to take photos. The view from the top of the hill is so beautiful, although it looks a little cloudy scenery is no less beautiful plus a thin fog that began to rise enveloping the mountain range that surrounds Magelang City makes Ceafi amazed. He had never seen a mountain view as good as this.

Exactly at 16:30 gurat dusk perfectly painted on the horizon. The circle of the sun that has drowned half as if smiling to see the girl of Indo-French descent and as if saying that this country is a land of heaven.

" I didn't think there was such a beautiful twilight moment, not even the City of Nice was like this. " Ceafi smiled in amazement, his eyes unmoved from the sight of twilight.

" I told you, here you must be happier. " Jose's father stroked Ceafi's hair in the breeze.

" But not for insects at home, Dad. Ceafi doesn't want to stay here long. Ceafi wants to study in France only, Dad. After all, Ceafi does not understand the education system here. Ceafi doesn't want his studies to be in vain. So later after the project finish Ceafi go home huh? " Ceafi leaned against Jose's father's shoulder while playing a cell phone camera, occasionally pointing it at Jose's father's face for his photo.

" I believe, after the project Ceafi will not plan to go home. Oh yes, Mr Slamet said that if Ceafi wants to find orchid (an orchid) flowers? How about tomorrow we go for a walk around town orchid flowers, Ceafi want? " Jose's father hugged Ceafi.

" Really!? Ceafi likes orchid flowers, but not in the morning, Ceafi no report for Jona. " Ceafi's eyes looked at her father happily.

" Okay Little Miss eh wrong now isn't it a little scientist or a little professor huh? " Jose's father pinched Ceafi's nose.

" Ayaahs.. Ceafi is not a baby anymore. " Ceafi laughed a little.

" We go back, pray again. We will have dinner together. " Pinta Jose's Father.

" Oui, Ceafi was also hungry had forgotten lunch because of insects. " Ceafi grunting.

" Let's go home, my dear, it's getting dark. " Jose's father took Ceafi's hand and walked home together.

And the weapon changed with the dark sky. The Joshington family is enjoying dinner with everyone in the house. Although Aunt Minah and Mr. Slamet were housemaids, Jose's father asked them to eat together. They had been considered like their own family by Jose's father so that Ceafi never differentiated the status of people.

After dinner Ceafi helped Aunt Minah clean up the dining table and then went to bed, she can't wait for a walk around the city tomorrow.

The melodious night atmosphere with the sound of night animals gives a relaxing effect to sleep soundly.

Jose's father came to Ceafi's room to make sure his daughter was asleep.

" Sleep Little Miss, you're the little queen you've been to after Mama Jessie. " Jose's father rubbed Ceafi's head and looked up.

" Your daughter has grown up Jessie, someday she will become a strong and great woman like you. " Jose's father's eyes slightly glazed over and immediately rubbed it and left Ceafi who was asleep.

***

The night has changed in the morning, the rays of the rising sun spread warmth on the earth, awakening hope for those who have prepared to dive into a new day full of joy.

In the private workspace, Ceafi is focusing on talking to Jona, assistant to Jose's father. They discussed the research project Ceafi and colleagues in France did before moving to Indonesia. Ceafi still has some report responsibilities for this research, so his day in Indonesia remains preoccupied with multiple reports.

" What have you said to your fellow researchers?(in French) "Ceafi asked Jona in a video call connection on her laptop.

" It's Cea' yesterday I've completed the recap of the research test results that you submitted to me, and for the report has been done by Zhianne's colleagues. Anything else? " Jona said at length.

" Okay, enough Jon, tomorrow I finish the last test data yes and please send the results of the report from other colleagues I will immediately compile the final report of the results of the research. Dr. James gave a month-end deadline. " Ceafi's voice was relaxed but seemed focused and serious.

" Good Miss Ceafi, I'm back to work first huh. Yea! " Jona waved at Ceafi and turned off her video call.

Ceafi exits his study and finds Jose's father preparing a car with Mr. Doni, the family's private driver. Jose's father turned his head and immediately approached Ceafi who was standing on the floor of the house.

" You're done? " The eyes of Jose and Ceafi's father stared at each other.

" Hmn, when do we leave Dad? " Ceafi's voice is graceful when speaking.

" Now you're ready, baby! " Jose's father turned to Mr. Doni who was replied with a nod and a smile by Mr. Doni.

" Ceafi grab a bag and a cell phone first huh, uh forgot I have a camera? Mine has not been set because long time no Ceafi use. " Ceafi holds his father's hand.

" There's a dear dong, hurry up and get ready before it gets hotter. " Jose's father patted Ceafi on the shoulder. Ceafi nodded and smiled then immediately picked up the bag.

They left accompanied by Mr. Slamet because Jose's father was a little forgotten about the places to go. This time it was Jose's father who drove the car because he wanted to enjoy the city road that he longed for.

" No, look at these nice orchid flowers. The flowers are 4 colors and there is a unique pattern. " Pak Slamet said showing orchid flowers on Ceafi.

" Well, this is all good, I want this vanda and two moon orchids on top of that, sir! " Ceafi pointed at some orchid flowers.

" There's so much you want to buy Cea', isn't there already some at home? " Ask Jose's father who mdnghampiri Ceafi in a flower shop owned by one of the sellers in the market.

" Could, Dad. Ceafi likes this unique, actually good all right? " Ceafi looked at her father begging.

" Hmn, good for Daddy's daughter. " Jose's father smiled negerically with Ceafi. About 30 minutes they spend in the flower market.

Then continue to the tourist attractions near the mountain that Mr. Slamet said is very good for taking pictures. It only takes 15 minutes drive from the flower market.

Located on the slopes of Mount Merbabu, Ceafi and Father Jose saw the beautiful scenery of Magelang City and its vastness. The mountain range to the west of the city is clear because the weather today is so sunny. Ceafi did not stop taking photos using the camera of Jose's father, did not forget to have a selfie with his father several times.

" We go somewhere else! I got a message from my friend to survey my way to the research forest on this mountain. " Jose's father approached Ceafi who was engrossed in taking photos.

" Okay, is that far? " Ceafi looked at Jose's father.

" I don't know, maybe Mr. Slamet understands the place. Let's go now to noon. " Jose's father embraces Ceafi while keeping his other hand nailed to his trousers. Actually Ceafi still wanted a little long in that place, but did not want to make his father protest.

" The forest on this mountain is still a lot that has not been explored sir, because it is so large this mountain. And I like to explore at some point with a friend whose house is near the slope. " Said Mr. Slamet while looking out of the car.

" Well, Mr. Slamet's hobby has remained smooth since the past, hehe. It was Prof.Jhon who asked to check the terrain anyway, just make sure. " Regard Jose's father who is focusing on driving.

" Look at me! There are a lot of monkeys down there! " Ceafi exclaimed happily pointing at the ravine beside the road that was being passed.

" You want to say hello to your friend down there, don't you?! " Task Jose's father laughing mocking and Mr. Slamet so laugh along.

" Dad started off, but look at them funny Daddy! " Ceafi was more and more pleased to see many monkeys jumping on the trees under the cliff.

Soon the car stopped at a village right on the edge of the forest that Jose's father surveyed. Jose's father and Mr. Slamet were wondering at the residents and it just so happened that there was a village chief as well. Ceafi took out a notebook that he often carried while traveling, he noted down new things in the place. His science instinct was very high, so Ceafi stole his early start from his father before the research process began.

Every time he went to a place, Ceafi always brought a notebook that he called dairy science. Every visit to the new place Ceafi observes the details of the place. After talking enough Father Jose and Mr. Slamet say goodbye as well as Ceafi, but Ceafi detained some residents who want to take pictures with Caucasians, that is the habit of Indonesians.

When lunch time arrived, Jose's father stopped his car at a simple restaurant. The dining house is located on the edge of a stretch of vegetable garden with a mountain level with the cold. They order food that is very suitable with the cold at this time.

" Ceafi likes it, right? " Jose's father asked Ceafi when the food came.

" Hmn, Ceafi likes new things Dad, "Ceafi tried noodle soup with vegetables and eggs that just smell already appetizing. They ate lunch with great pleasure.

There are many visitors who pay attention to Ceafi, no wonder Ceafi stole their attention because of his beautiful face and long blonde hair that adds to the beauty of his face.

After lunch, they went on a walk. Jose's father drove the car a little quickly, and arrived at Borobudur Temple. The temple that became an icon of Magelang City. Today is not so crowded visitors, perhaps because it is not a holiday. Ceafi looked amazed at the masterpiece.

" Wow! This is serious!? This father was so cool, better than Eifel, "Ceafi was so amazed to see the temple that stood firmly in front of him.

The three of them went around the temple accompanied by a guide who skillfully explained all the details of the temple, not to forget Ceafi recorded it in a dairy science book that had been in his hand. After being satisfied around the temple, Jose's father took Ceafi to a traditional market near Borobudur Temple to buy souvenirs.

***

Evening arrived, dusk in the city appeared at the end of a crowded high-rise building. Street conditions are jammed many people come home from work. Jose's father invited Ceafi to look for culinary in the City Square. Enjoying the twilight in the crowd is different.

Ceafi looked at the orange sky and then the people who were also culinary there. There are sometimes people who dare to ask for photos of him. And Ceafi allowed them happily, unlike ordinary Caucasians who often refused because they were disturbed.

" Thankyou miss! " Say a young man asking for a picture of Ceafi.

" Both friends, I speak Indonesian, don't be shy. " Ceafi smiles pretty. Jose's father waved at him, a sign that he would be returning home soon.

" I like famous ha, "Ceafi grinned at her father.

" Daddy is not surprised for that, everyone can be famous suddenly here hahaha! " They laughed and got in the car.

Jose's father, Ceafi, and Mr. Slamet decided to go home. On the way they did not talk much, seen Ceafi asleep because of fatigue. After 30 minutes, the white SUV entered the yard.

" Sleeping lady turns out, sir! " Said Mr. Slamet when looking back.

" Already sir, let me just carry it, he must be tired all day long streets. Please bring her things, yes, "Jose's father took off his seatbelt and came out to hold Ceafi.

" Ready Sir! " Samlet sir immediately went out and picked up the purchased item in the back trunk.

Jose's father took Ceafi to his room and laid him down slowly. Then envelop Ceafi and kiss her forehead, say good night and get out.

Tiring day for Jose's father, Ceafi, and Mr. Slamet. A full day of touring the city, but Jose's father managed to bring Ceafi a full smile today. At least no whining home.