Constellations of Love

Chapter 23. Gifts

Tuesday afternoon training has been going on for an hour. Mild cardio exercise.Tight training sessions are only half a round. Stabilize the catch of the ball by the goalkeeper and free kicks or penalties.

Pandu can not accompany Laras. There is a serious patient at the health center that he must closely monitor. Elderly man falls in an unconscious rice field. First aid has been done. Preparation of referral to the city hospital. Indications of stroke.

A message at half-four this afternoon went into Laras' phone.

The girl typed a reply message.

"Please continue. Moga can be handled well."

"Thx your understanding. I (emotion love) you."

The answer is only Namaste emotion, two pieces.

After dinner, at about seven, a phone call from Pandu said he had just returned to escort the patient from the city hospital. With a nurse and an ambulance driver.

Pandu also placed Gaby's besuk in the VIP pavilion of children. His condition improved even though the little one was sleeping after the last chemo. It is said that his hair is thinning and now cut very short. But he has responded well to eating.

Laras heard the story. The story of Gaby and the elderly patient.

Pandu trying hard. The struggle of accompanying anffal patients must be focused. The paramedics are very heavy. Unpredictable, time-driven and life-threatening.

Remembering the story of Pandu, secretly in the heart Laras salute the boyfriend. Concern for older patients like Gaby also implies the lover's attention and empathy.

Laras feels Pandu man special. A man born and raised in a big city is willing to serve in the suburbs. Away from the established environment full of the best facilities.

"Have you eaten, my mother?"

"Not yet, we just used bread and mineral water. I'll take a shower after the break. Still ngangetin soto meat."

Laras again imagined the girlfriend who lives alone. Tired and lonely. It is possible that adult men and from the family are like Pandu can choose the task in a better place. But the call of his conscience sends him a long way to test self-reliance.

"Fire stove is reduced mas, later left to shower so as not to burn."

"Try you're here, I must be so happy."

"Ehm, take a bath first so that the handsome does not fade. Eat and rest, yes. I love you."

"Lha so I'm happy. Tumben said that word. I love you too."

The man took a shower and continued eating. After that, I asked for a video call with my girlfriend.

"Well, isn't it cute yet?"

"Yes, yeah...."

"What meda?"

"Look down and look at your face....."

"Shhh, I'll go to the terrace first. There's a grandma next door watching a favorite drama."

"Just a minute, grandma. Mas Give me a call."

Grandma had already told Laras that she and Pandu had started dating. Grandma advised that Laras can take care of themselves and not trouble Pandu.

I heard the girl saying goodbye to her grandmother, then walking to the terrace. Stand up and lean in the corner.

Every now and then smile to see the style of Pandu sleeping on the bed. The man was having an intimate conversation. Want to be hugged and in the ninabonokan the girlfriend, after exhaustion all day work.

"Manja, ah. It's been a good rest."

" Now I want to look at your face before going to sleep at night."

"Gombal continues. Rest, baby. Tomorrow another patient is waiting for you."

"Udah can say romantic now my girl.I like you call me darling."

" Who used to teach?"

"Ehm, I'm dong. Barrel, kiss me from far away. "

The man turned his lips. Laras laughed when he hated seeing such movements.

The barrel only signals a kiss by sticking five fingers on the lips and moving them to the phone screen.

" Yes, that's fine. I slept first.

Adios. I always love you."

" I, too."

VC terminated. Pandu, Drive. Behind the strict attitude when on duty it turns out that the man harbors a spoiled, sulky and funny nature. The 'dark' side of a normal guy.

Um.....

The day awaited. Their village ball team will perform in the second half. The opponent candidate was third rank last year, from another sub-district village. Even so, players and coaches abstain from kissing guts. The first victory seemed to greatly affect their confidence.

Both coaches taught in the morning. Baras in Kindergarten is Jamil a local elementary school teacher in the village. The game lasted half four in the afternoon.

The team left on a small bus loan with a capacity of thirty people. The factory gave full assistance. Tim is so grateful for that. Some parents participated. Mothers and fathers, because the bus still has the rest of the seats. As a result of consumption was added a lot, the contribution of parents. Various cakes, bananas and drinks replacement electrolytes body.

At three or less fifteen minutes, the group had arrived and were immediately preparing on the sidelines. The audience in the stands does not look too crowded because it is a working day. Thursday afternoon was hot. There's only one game this afternoon.

"Come, the physical training team first.Run small runs, relax muscles and train free kicks."

Coach Jamil exclaims. Then invite players to try the goal. Opponent candidate not yet seen.

Meanwhile Pandu is still in the city of propins, about an hour's drive away from the stadium. Meet the invitation of the official meeting because the puskesmas led into the top ten most successful achievement of immunization of toddlers.

Until the fight begins. The opposing team candidate was almost too late to come because of obstacles on the road. That's why they don't warm up. The committee is disciplined.

"Children play loose, keep up sportsmanship and keep up the spirit!" main coach message.

On paper, the opposing team is selected. But the game of the round skin is not a mere mathematical calculation. There's another factor at work.

"Team cooperation yes. Remember the short balls first. How the opponent reacts. If the game is tight, switch to long balls" the assistant coach added.

"Yesse, coach!"

Their cries were full of enthusiasm.

Applause was heard from the audience. Only half filled in the upper stands. About two hundred people. The committee and security personnel are on standby.

This time the Twins supporters carried a small banner.

"Tim The Red Twins. YES! YES!

It was the idea of Sofyan's father, the child goalkeeper who worked as a production supervisor at the factory.

When the whistle begins, the coach and reserve players sit cross-legged on the sidelines. The opponent occupies the left side.

Two uniformed officers approached the Kembangsari team. Talk to two coaches.

"Hey Jamil's. Hey Barrel. Congratulations on the second team progress. Didn't expect me."

" The ball is always full of surprises" Jamil said.

Baras chimed in, "Enhance and team work can defeat anything!"

The conversation continues until the fight starts. Both coaches feel uncomfortable because they can not focus on the field observing the course of the game.

"Sori, we observe the direction of the ball and the team game first. Later talk again, okay," Laras could not stand it and said like that to the officer. Dito, the man from his past.

Pandu hastily entered the stadium parking area. The white coat has been opened. Light blue shirt meant to black fabric pants. Formal shoes of course. Neatest. He had sent a message to Laras, saying that maybe he would be late.

The opponent in yellow uniform and green pants instantly pressed down. The Twins chose to stay.

Both coaches are now standing. Jamil stays in place while Laras approaches the corner of his cube's goal.

"Sofyan stayed focused. A look at the ball."

A moment of tension ensued. First corner kick. Hard enough.

Banging the goalpost.

Change attacks to the opposing team. Ball - long ball. A team mismanagement caused Reno's son to dribble his own ball and managed to break the goal because the goalkeeper was wrongly anticipating his maneuver.

The first goal was made for the Kembangsari team. Supporters who are not how much to shout in joy, are no exception Pandu. The man has joined the fathers and mothers of the red team supporters. Half-half-time the red team pressed back.

The man observes the lover is not as emotional during the first game. Only its activity following the direction of the ball has not changed.

It seems the opposing team is vengeful. The counterattack was full of surprises. The kids were overwhelmed at the end of the round. The Heart Barrel is pounding. The girl walked over here muttering to herself around the edge of the field.

"Hold, Edi. Focus Sofyan!"

The main coach remains cool. But who knows in his heart. His heart was pausing as well. Just the reaction outside trying to calm down.

The opposing midfielder managed to shoot in a narrow send corner. Not having time to block our defenders who focus on being in the middle because of the movement of the striker is more there.

Position one the same until down drinking.

Pandu observes the Laras from the third seat on the bangkon. It is still clear to see the style of the girl holding her team. Attentive and empathetic.

The main coach gives instructions. The children sat down to extend their legs while enjoying a drink and eating a banana.

Laras looks to massage Sofyan's calf which is a little cramp because of various movements to save his goal. The laughter sounded. Two other players stretch their legs and relax their legs with the help of Laras.

Secretly Pandu perpetuated the moment.

Pluit second half sign begins. The game is back tense. The opponent changes the strategy with a different pattern. Full closure of the defense area. Some of the red team forwards were frustrating.

Because the two teams exchanged places, now Pandu is no longer free to observe until the small details of the behavior of the girlfriend.

A security guard came back to Laras when the girl several times picked up the ball that came out. It was because Laras used that opportunity to whisper in the player's ear.

There's just.

A free kick for the red team. Two players behind the opponent committed a foul. It is fatal but does not cause injury. The opposing team protested. There was a discussion involving his coach. Until the referee gives a red card telling the offender to come out.

The goal finally happened again. Bian executed sweetly, the ball curled and fell in the right corner of the goal.

Cheers sounded. The red team and supporters are very happy. The two coaches clapped their hands and smiled broadly.

The Kembangsari village red team advanced to the quarter-finals.

A well-bodied security officer came to both coaches and greeted each other. Talk and laugh together. Pandu observes from a distance. The officer patted Laras on the back.

Uh, who is he.

Don't-don't....

After resting and drinking, as well as eating the cake all the players walked off the field. Towards the hall near the parking lot. Parents stormed their sons.

The conversation was going on between them.

"The opponent drops his spirit after the player gets a red card."

"Good thing Sofyan played well and consistently!"

"Our rear players are great. Stay calm attacked - exhausted."

"Our coach's tactics are pretty good."

"Praise God we won !"

The group agreed to go straight home. Children play loose without burden before but still all out until it looks very tired.

The next game is Saturday, nine days away. So there's a little bit of time for training. The opponent is decided later after a few matches of other teams.

Laras asks the main coach permission to go home with Pandu.

" We'll eat yuk!"

Pandu invites the girlfriend to chat when they have entered the car.

"Where's mas?"

"There's my favorite restaurant on duty in town."

"Usually mas said that stall of various fish is your favorite. Which one now?"

"Look at it later. You have to eat after a tiring fight. I'm hungry too."

" Well, don't I smell sweat. From stadium to restaurant."

Scout and park the car on the left side. Baras looked at him. The man smiled. Take a black goddie bag from the back seat. Then surrender

"This is for a change. Later use in the restaurant toilet."

"What is this mas?"

"Open up and see for yourself."

A hoodie of ivory white colored cotton. Written coach.

Baras smiled, "Thanks. This is great."

"Gift to you for being able to call me dear."

"Yes ..honey!"

Pandu shuffling hair Barrel. Anxious. Wanted to kiss her. But stop because on the side of the road it is very crowded in the afternoon today.

Laras considers the Scout prize as a reward for their team's victory earlier.

A famous steakhouse. Franchise network. Although the city is relatively small but the public facilities are quite adequate because there are many industries. Cooking oil factory, paper factory and sugar factory. There is also petroleum mining of foreign companies in the north of the area near the coast.

"I picked a beef steak with barbeque and cheese sauce. Drink me orange juice. You're what?"

Pandu asked Laras as the two of them observed the menu list. At that time they chose a place in the corner near a small park. The sounds of romantic western songs accompany from The Corrs. The atmosphere was quiet because it was not yet meal time. Half six o'clock in the afternoon.

"Ehm, chicken steak with mayonnaise and tomato sauce only. Drink lycee tea."

While waiting, Laras asked permission to change his shirt in the toilet. Wearing a new shirt. It looked fresher as she also washed her face and applied a small amount of powder and thin lipstick tucked away in the small backpack she carried.

"It's more beautiful and fresh."

"Thank you, mas."

They talked about the match. The sparkle in the eyes of the boyfriend makes Pandu understand the passion Laras.

Similarly, Pandu who tells the story of meeting. There will be another new program for the public health movement.

After this, Laras asked Pandu to take him to Gaby. Still in the same city. Pandu. Laras called grandma to ask permission to go home a little late. The girl planned to see her student. Grandma understands.

Dish's coming. Pandu asks Laras to taste the menu. A piece of meat on the fork is thrust into the lips of Laras.

"hem thanks. It's delicious."

Lantian Baras did the same. A piece of chicken, a piece of carrot and chickpeas. He's feeding Pandu.

"Big kok very?"

"Let the mas quickly contain his body. Remember mom's message."

Pandu laughing. Laras still mentions it.

"Again....Hap!"

Laughter breaks. Both lovers dissolve in romance.

Pandu is very happy. His days became colored after the presence of Laras.

After the meal they continued their journey to the hospital.

Gaby's condition is slightly improving. Although the thick hair that used to be now becomes short and thinning.

The little girl was very happy, the teacher looked at her. They talked about Gaby's friends. Also about the march. Laras apologized for not bringing her the book. The teacher told me, if it was spontaneous to make it after the stadium.

The little one understands and is determined to want to go to school quickly. In the next two weeks he hopes to be out of the hospital.

Gaby's parents are very grateful for the visit of the teacher and the doctor.

Pandu took the time to look at the elderly patient he appointed yesterday the day after tomorrow. Still lying in the ICU. But the condition is quite stable, said the firstborn who faithfully waited from outside the room. The middle-aged man was grateful for the help and attention of Dr. Pandu.

It's seven o'clock more, the journey home starts soon. The car drove out of town to the nearest subdistrict. Don't look empty.

The two men chatted all the way.

"I told Pram about you, Laras...."

"Yes?"

"He supports me. Sending greetings to you. And thank you for saying he's prettier than me. He he - he..."

"Okay, don't give me that part dong."

"It's okay. That is indeed honesty. All I told him. You trained the ball to teach kindergarten. Looks like she has a crush on you too because she's a typical sportsman girl like you. Ha ha ha ..."

"Mas Pandu don't be so, ah!"

"I'm telling you the truth."

"Ehm, sorry I haven't told papa's mama much."

"What's wrong, slow down."

"Thank you for understanding. If you can find out who knows our relationship?"

"Of course grandma, bik Jum, Bu Ina, Bu Nur, kang Jamil and family bude. Maybe my neighbor, 'cause I go home a lot."

"So Norman knows. Goody. Let Alvin, his friend be heartbroken."

Pandu smiled cheerfully looking Laras.

The barrel laughed.

"Forgot what you used to be, Mom. It's just a gimmick of Norman bang.

"Please say..forget it!"

Barrel pinching Pandu arm. Laughter broke again.

Suddenly Pandu stopped the car on the side of the district road. After the puskesmas of the trans Sumatra. Towards the road to the village where Laras lived.

"What's wrong?"

Tacit.

The guide looked over and could not help himself. Both hands held the face of the girlfriend. A kiss on the right cheek.

The girl smiled beautifully.

Then continued to gently clench Laras lips, after the girl was closed.

The heartbeats, the swish in the chest and the soul surge were both fused together.

Laras replied and enjoyed it.

"Thanks, Daras darling. You accept."

Pandu releases the kiss by staring directly at the two eyes of the lover. There's softness there.

Laras said softly, "Thank you too dear..."

That night was full of memories. In sleep so Pandu continued his action. Kiss again the sweet lips of the lover. Passionately. Groped both his chest and kissed the neck of the Baras level. Almost further away.

Ah, just a dream.

"It's a gift for you, mas" said Laras in his dream.

The girl kissed Pandu's face, neck and ears with love and tenderness.