DEAD EYES ARA

Episode 23

Today Ara is off. He intends to visit the tomb of Kaluna which is located about an hour drive from the boarding place. Cyril told him last night while they were eating fried rice that he would accompany Ara.

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Ara enjoys a row of tall trees located on the side of the road. In the front seat Cyril was driving and Galih continued to talk on a mobile phone. They were on their way home after a pilgrimage to Kaluna's tomb. The girl recalled the conversation shortly after Cyril picked her up at the boarding house and introduced her to Galih.

"This is what's called Ara?" Galih asked with an enthusiastic tone. The young man had already extended his hand when he finally realized one thing.

"I'm sorry, it must be uncomfortable to shake hands" he said smiling.

Ara smiled and apologized. To this day, he is trying not to touch anyone.

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"The power of the car broke down huh," Galih said, restoring Ara's dreamy consciousness.

"The rich is yes. How do we stop first? Maybe they need help."

Cyril's speech was taken by Galih. The vehicle they were riding in pulled over right in front of the striking car.

"Ra, if you're in the car, get out. It's good for the air" said Cyril, turning to Ara.

Ara nodded and opened the door. The girl stretched her stiff muscles and walked towards the trees. Netraanya saw if the young man whose car broke down was busy struggling in front of the hood.

Ara sat under a tree for a long time until Cyril approached.

"Ra, that guy's car can't go on. But he just called the workshop for a crane. It might be a while until the tow truck gets there. And coincidentally, that person's sister was being unwell. Do you mind if we anter his sister first go home? Let him here wait for the tow truck from the workshop."

"No objection to Cyril. I also have no other activities," Ara smiled.

"But it will be a while on the road, nothing? We're gonna have to cut his sister out first."

"Okay if that's it. You go in there first. It's getting dark, it's getting cold in here." Cyril turned around and walked towards the owner of the car.

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"I'm sorry, I'm so troublesome" the girl said in her delicate voice.

"We just moved here. And just now we were on our way home from the hospital when suddenly the car engine died."

"Look out, nothing. We will also pass through the area where you live. Please tell me the way later" Cyril chimed in.

"Who's sick?" Garth asked to know.

The girl beside Ara laughed. "Nobody is sick. My brother and I were donors there and just came back from bringing some food for the patients."

For a while, the four of them engaged in small talk. Sometimes they laugh at the story of Galih.

"That's my house that's paint gray," the girl voiced out. "And that's my brother, it looks like he's waiting for me to come back."

Just as the girl was about to open the door, Ara asked. "Whose name are you? We've talked a lot but we haven't met."

"My name is Ayodya. Oh yeah, stop by for a second. Let me introduce you to my sister." Ayodya descended and was followed by Cyril, Galih and also Ara.

They talked to Ayodya's brother for a long time. The two brothers were quite friendly and offered to give them a chance. But unfortunately, the three of them had to refuse because the sky was getting darker.

After saying goodbye, the three got back into the car, and left in front of Ayodya's house.

Ara who was curious looked back. He saw that Ayodya and her brother were staring intensely at their departure.