Dew Heart Traces
An Accidental Meeting
I woke up and went back to the living room and saw the roses. Is that flower from Mas Danial? Is it true or is it just my hope. I tepis away that strange thought. Mas Danial will never know where I live, so there's no way he can send me flowers.
“Halo ... it's Reva.”
“Iya, Rev, sorry it turns out I did not bring hp.”
“Iya gapapa's. Wow it turns out that today is your birthday, ntar the night we went out yuk!”
“Emang your husband canin?”
“Billah. In fact he was glad I could meet you finally.”
“Yeah?”
“She has actually planned to introduce you to her same friend who is still alone like you.”
“Had, what the heck is old this time I.”
“I told my husband that you're getting pretty and don't look like you're in your 40s.”
“Hmm, you can aja aja ajanya from the first do not cross-cross.”
“Yee, I am a dreadlocks but the original ama is not a fake.”
“Hahahahahha ..” We both laughed so hard. Indeed Reva has always made me laugh from a long time ago, she is a sincere and cheerful friend.
We plan to meet tonight, her husband also came because of curiosity for sure with the story of his wife who sometimes like to exaggerate.
The next night I got ready, I wanted to wear makeup as usual so as not to be impressed looking for attention. Ah, it's because of Reva. I was wrong to dress up.
I decided to be myself without exaggeration, although I was actually upset about choosing which clothes for our dinner. Reva's restaurant choice was actually not too foreign to me, but I never had dinner there, so I didn't really understand the atmosphere.
I travel a lot more than I live in a certain city. I also rarely enjoy time with friends if I am free. I'd rather rest at home.
I saw from a distance Reva had already waved her hand to call me to the table she had reserved.
I counted three people there, other than her husband then who was the man who joined our dinner?
“Hai this is my husband. Irvan.”
“Embun.” I mentioned my name while shaking the hand of Reva's husband as a sign of our introduction.
“Oya, I brought a friend too, Dew. Name Star.”
“Embun.”
“Star.”
We shook hands and sat down on the chairs that were reserved for each of us.
“It turns out Reva was right,” said Irvan husband Reva.
“Abanya, Mas”
“Mbak Dew does not look like his age 40.”
“Do not call Mbak. Pqnggil name aja, Mas.”
“So the story tonight is the birthday celebration of Dew, dong,” Irvan continued.
“Actually it is not worth celebrating a birthday that is such a figure.” I tried to talk familiarly to melt the atmosphere.
“This star is a reliable painter you know, Mbun,” said Reva
“But he is also a great and successful entrepreneur for his age size.” Irvan added. I saw the look on the face of the reddened Star and looked uncomfortable with the explanation of the two friends.
“Ah, you guys overestimate, I'm still amateurs,” continued Bintang.
Irvan won't stop to match us. Fortunately I was prepared mentally with the leak from Reva if her husband intended to match me with his friend. After all, I never really intended to open my heart again, especially for a more serious relationship.
I just smiled without responding to the two of them, it could be that the Star also read my attitude.
“I'm sure women in the class of Mbak Dewun will not be easy to be approached by men carelessly.”
I was quite surprised by the words of the Star which seemed to assume with no response from me the conversation Irvan and Reva made him put out that sentence.
“Ah, unlike that, it could be the other way around. A woman like me is not the best choice to be a candidate for an ideal partner,” I argue.
The star is seen smiling while rubbing the edge of his nose with his index finger. Our gazes met as if to affirm something we did not know yet. The four of us continued for quite a while until I finally asked permission to go to the toilet for a while.
I didn't know if I was too long so the Stars caught up and waited for me outside the exit. I was quite surprised when I saw him when he came out.
“Hei,” greet me in a surprised tone.
“Hey, sorry I surprised you.”
“It's okay. Why are you here?”
“What is clear is that I have no intention of peeking at the women in the toilet.”
“Hahhaha ..” I laughed at his careless answer.
“I was deliberately waiting for you here.”
“Oh yes? What's up?”
“I was just wondering why you were so cold in responding to Irvan and Reva who wanted to match us.”
Oh, she might be offended by my displeased attitude if I was betrothed to her.
“Hmmm... sorry if you might be offended but I never felt it was appropriate to be betrothed by someone like you.”
“Like me? Meaning?”
“You are young, you are successful and you are also good looking. So I thought you could get that might be much younger than me and certainly prettier.”
“Ahh.cliche answer from a woman who refuses.”
“I'm not a typical woman who likes to talk stale, kok.”
“Alright, can I have your phone number?” So straightforward the star asked for my number. He may want to point out that he is also not a man who likes pleasantries.
Without a doubt I gave it to her, not wanting Bintang to further misunderstand me. But maybe I did not realize that I did not intend to build a relationship anymore especially at my age which is no longer young. My life goals have changed a lot. Star was one year older than me so we could talk casually without having to be more formal.
We stepped together towards the table where we ate, I saw our two friends looking from a distance while smiling happily.
My steps suddenly came to a halt, my heart breaking as my eyes caught a figure I could not forget until this second. Someone I miss so much deep down in my heart. I stepped back and turned around ready to leave the restaurant.
I felt my lips shake, my body shiver. All I thought about was how to leave that place immediately. However, my legs seemed to be fixated without being able to lift as hard as I tried.
“What's up? Your face is pale.” The stars were so worried to see my change for a moment.
“Please accompany me out of here to the parking lot, I beg.” I said softly. With a swift star. He gave me his arm to hold on. I had to do it because I had no more energy.
Irvan and Reva I can give you an explanation later. Most importantly, I have to leave immediately.
Arriving in the car, I sat limp while looking at the star who was still confused to see my situation. I can't control my tears anymore. And spill.
Does destiny want me to not close my book with Mas Danial yet?
