CHASING ILLUSIONS
DUSK AND FRIENDS
"Senja who presents love, it is not as beautiful as our friendship.”
lia Anindya Wulandari
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A breeze of wind gushed down the courtyard this afternoon, as if whispering words of love belonging to the universe. The leaves danced with a gurgle following the melodious rhythm of the wind. At the end of it, the blue one began to blush. The beautiful orange gembayung started greeting the visitors of the city park this afternoon. From the corner of the city park that began to be crowded with visitors, a bunch of human children were joking. Laughter that loudly adorned their faces, joking as if to bring them to momentarily forget the problem, be it college assignments, work, and other mind burdens
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“How was your script hearing yesterday, Ky? Is smooth?” ask Chandra who just stopped playing her guitar.
The man who had been silent since listening to the conversation of his friends nodded, “Sure. Thanks to your prayers, I managed to finish everything perfectly. Next week I'm graduating and getting an S. Ked,” answered.
Anindya widened her eyes in disbelief. His best friend was a really brained professor. How not? He received a formal education of only 10 years, and studied for three years at the medical faculty of Bina Bangsa University. The girl felt proud and embarrassed to see herself who was only able to accelerate in formal school.
“Nin, don't daydream!” Azura's touch managed to bring Anindya back to her consciousness. The girl shook her head slowly, “I did not daydream. Just surprised,” elak Anindya while sipping fried bananas brought by Alletta.
“Shocked why? Is it because Rizky has finished his studies and you are not ready to apply?” chirp Alletta teases Anindya.
The plot! A teak landed right on Alletta's head. The girl grimaced as she stroked her head that was hit by a thread from Anindya.
“Sick to know, Nin!” cerocos Alletta's.
“Eatya if you say do not origin. Wear my soul mate with Rizky all. Just tell me you want to be with him.” Anindya replied that she did not want to lose. A sharp plot from Rizky and Alletta is directed at him. However, the girl did not care, because what she said just now was a fact that had become an open secret.
“Already, already! You're these. We are young, our future is long. Only Rizky has graduated among all of us. He's the only one with the professor's brain. From the match-match is not clear, mending learn,” Azura's nagging who felt annoyed with the behavior of his friends who are increasingly absurd.
“Know, tuh! I know Alletta has done it with Rizky,” Sheila said.
“Well, if that's me agree, Shei!” added Chandra.
Rizky looked at the face of her friends flat, then turned to look at Anindya who was playing her phone. “How's your proposal, Nin? You're already nearing the end of semester, aren't you?” tanyakanya.
Anindya shook her head, “I haven't found the right title for my script.” The girl answered weakly. It was true, the problems he had been having lately left him unable to think. Especially the existence of Bram and his stepfamily at home. Really, everything was very disturbing to the girl.
“Rizky, you didn't ask me?” chirps Alletta.
“Neg. Lazy.” Rizky answered briefly.
Anindya could not help but laugh at Alletta's sullen face. Although in it implied pity on the girl who was always ignored by Rizky.
“Patience, yes, Ta. Fight again tomorrow. Your ice has not melted,” said Azura while stroking the shoulders of the girl Alletta.
“Sucks!” cibir Alletta's.
The sound of their laughter rang out as the look on Alletta's face. No exception with Anindya. The girl let out a laugh, as if forgetting about anything that hurt her lately. It is true that there is no treasure in life except friendship. That's what Anindya learned this time.
***
The sound of a melodious night song shakes the leaves that come sighing. The glittering star that plays with the dim moon, as if decorating the darkness of the increasingly dense horizon. The horde of human children sitting in a circle in the city park still did not move from its place. After enjoying the enchanting twilight, they decide to spend the weekend together. Just talk lightly with a snack that is almost finished.
“Ah, I'm not daydreaming, Ga. Don't ngaco!” Anindya dodged, then looked at Azura, “Ra, accompany me to the bathroom, please!” please, the girl clenched her hands together.
Azura shook her head slowly, “No way! Later my brown banana spent with them,” reject the girl while pointing towards Raga and Rizky who are cool chatting.
“Ish, ‘kan can buy again later, Ra.” Anindya ripped off. However, a second later got up from his seat and said, “Yes already, I went to the bathroom myself. Nitip bag.”
The human child born as a girl soon passed from there, not caring about the cries of the friends who frightened her. Honestly, Anindya was very afraid of the darkness especially with things that smelled mystical. In the past, during High School the girl fainted just because she was scared by her friends.
***
The night wind rippled softly among the dancing trees. A cold air burst out as Anindya came out of the public toilet. The girl's eyes were fixed on the grimy geek seller at the end of the city park. The desire to chew typical Bandung food was immediately increased. Without further ado, Anindya immediately walked up to the merchant.
Bruk!
“Aduh!” when a man hit him. The girl almost fell if not immediately balancing her body.
“Eh, sorry.” The man's voice was heard. The voice was like no stranger to Anindya. The girl raised her head. Apparently his guess is right. It was the man who hit him.
“Loh, Anindya! I didn't expect to hit you here,” said Bagaskara.
Anindya laughed, “You think I thought if the one who hit me was you, Bagaskara?” ask the girl.
“No. Ah, then we can do this ...” Bagaskara deliberately cut her words while looking at Anindya with a seductive gaze, “Stupid!” yells.
Anindya smiled clumsyly. His cheeks were already flushed like boiled crabs. Thousands of butterflies like flying in his stomach, roses that had withered as if re-blooming in his chest cavity. The girl's heart was pounding violently, especially when Bagaskara was looking at her intensely like this. Ah, what is this? Of love? Is it true that she started falling in love with Bagaskara whom she doesn't even know well?
The girl shook her head slowly. Remembering her last relationship that ended up making the girl realize from what she thought. Even though Bagaskara looks very good and authoritative, but still he is a human who is often hypocritical, right? It could be that the man is wearing a mask, or maybe just joking around to get rid of the awkwardness.
“Bagaskara!” A girl's voice sounded. Anindya exhaled slowly. How could he forget this magic granny who was obsessed with Bagaskara? How could he think of falling in love with Bagaskara, while he already knew the facts about the girl named Diva Amelia?
“It turns out you're here, Bagaskara. I've been looking for you everywhere,” said the girl while struggling spoiled in Bagaskara's arms.
“Eh, you're not that cafe waitress, are you? How can it be here, anyway. Ah, yes I forgot, a waiter like you certainly does not have the money to spend the weekend to the mall, huh? Poor thing,” his lips while staring at Anindya.
Anindya smiled, “Not able, but lazy just a waste of parents' money. Your mouth does not need to judge, you are only lucky to be born from the womb of a rich person,” he replied not to lose.
Bagaskara, who felt the atmosphere start to heat up, immediately brushed off the Diva's hand, making the girl almost fall to the ground if she did not keep her body balanced.
“I'm sorry, Nin. His mouth does like brashness.”
Anindya nodded, “No problem, Bagaskara. Already, yes, I want to go back to my friends first. They must have been waiting for me.”
After saying that, Anindya immediately passed from there. Forget about the nibble that aroused his desire earlier, because his taste was lost after seeing the Diva. As much as possible, the girl convinced herself that she was not jealous. Yes, just lazy to respond to the behavior and arrogance of the Diva.
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