Echoes In My Heart
Long Night
Time stopped when their eyes locked onto each other. There is a sense that cannot be interpreted is swishing in the heart of each person who is looking at it. A sense of calm and comfort even a feeling that has never been felt before. So did Alana who was still enjoying the glare of the shady Echoes eyes, as if she saw the sincerity that radiated in her eyeballs.
(Alana, why do you look so beautiful when seen closer, inner Echoes).
(You are handsome once again near Gini Gema, inner Alana too).
And suddenly....
“Ehemm,” Alka pretended to have a cough while smiling to watch Alana and Gema who were comfortable with their position at the time. The bus passengers were talking to each other which made their faces reddish like a boiled crab freshly lifted from the pot.
“Suitttt. suittt,” boisterous bus passenger at the time. Mr. Alex and Ms. Anne were smiling themselves to see a similar scene in the romantic movies earlier.Alana and Echo were aware of the wishful thinking that had soared away from their respective minds. They let go of each other's hands and gazes.
“Sorry Alana, are you okay?” tanya Eema while releasing her embrace.
“I..Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you for calling me,” replied Alana nervously as she sat back in her chair. He took the mineral water that fell on his chair and immediately gulped it down to half a bottle. The feeling that was stuck in his throat was gone, he did not dare to look into Echo's eyes anymore. Eventually, the echo returned to his seat.
“How does it feel to be stared at by a handsome guy like that echo?” goda Alka was right behind Alana's ear.
Meta pinched Alka's arm because from earlier it liked to tease Alana. Alka grimaced in pain and sat down next to Meta.
Alana just lowered her head in embarrassment while putting her earphones back on to avoid Alka's babbling. He looked at his parents who might have witnessed a romantic scene on the bus. Alana could only shake her smile while pointing her finger to form the letter V. Mr. Alex blinked one eye, while Ms. Anne gave her thumbs up, a sign they were not angry after seeing the humiliating performance. Alana widened her eyes to see the response of her parents like that. Alana just glanced at the two, which she thought was probably just a coincidence that often happens to everyone. He immediately turned his face towards the window of the bus to ease the turmoil in his heart that sounded like the war-ready drum.
(Well, the green light from Mama and Papa is like, the inner Alka when looking at her parents).
Alka also decided to play the game only on her phone, because the journey is still very long until arriving in Jogja tomorrow. Meta just leaned on Alka's shoulder until she closed her eyes. Soon, he fell asleep in that comfortable position. Mr. Alex and Ms. Anne were seen shaking each other's hands and leaning against each other to enjoy the long journey. Alana fell asleep for a moment after the rumbling of her heart receded. Echoes invite Mr. Asep to rest as well, because he still has to accompany the driver and assistant driver while chatting with them.
“Pak Asep sleep first, tomorrow we arrive in Jogja around 4 am Sir,” pinta Gema and Pak Asep also agree. He immediately took the most comfortable position rather can stay fresh tomorrow to accompany the group around the tourist attractions.
“Excuse me, I want to go to the toilet,” said Alka politely to Gema who was writing a note.
“Oh Mas Alka, please Mas,” Gema also gives way to Alka to enter the toilet.
Shortly after, Alka came out with a feeling of relief. He noticed the Echoes covering the blankets on the children who had fallen asleep in the middle seat. For a moment he thought, Echoes look like a good man, he cares about anyone, especially children. He hopes that Alana does not wrong to put feelings on Gema, he also notices that Gema also likes Alana. But he also had to monitor whether Gema would not hurt his sister by playing with other women. He does not want his sister to be injured a second time, he needs a responsible man for his sister later. Remembering Alana sometimes acts spoiled even though she looks very indifferent to others. He needed someone who could guide his sister. Because after marrying Meta, he will live separately with Alana and their parents.
“Mas Alka, done from the toilet?” tanya Gema disperse the reverie of Alka.
“Oh yes. Already Echoed,” replied Alka. “If you may know you have worked with Mr Asep for a long time?” tanyakanya.
“It has been 3 years I work in the place of Mr. Asep, Mas,” replied Echo.
“Wah, long time too huh? Pantesan you really painstakingly bring the group. You are original Bandung?” Alka started their conversation while standing up.
“Not also Mas, maybe because a lot of experience so a backpacker from the past. I was even original Jogja and moved to Bandung after meeting Mr. Asep when bringing the group to Jogja first,” story Echoes considering his meeting with Mr. Asep 3 years ago and he decided to move to Bandung with his mother.
“Backpacker? Original Jogja anyway, wow..have a very pleasant experience,” said Alka who began to admire Gema as well.
“Iya Mas Alka, what a great experience for me. I can go anywhere I want without reaching for more pockets. Also the experience that brought me to Bandung, to feel more travel with different people at any time,” said Gema while shaking her smile.
“Keren you Echo,” praise Alka. “Oh, yes you in Bandung live alone?” Alka is still scraping information about the Echoes.
“I'm in Bandung with my mother. Because we had no one else in Jogja at that time, my mother and I decided to move to Bandung until now,” replied Gema and made Alka more amazed by Gema. It was seen that he loved his mother, the woman who had brought him into the world.
They also ended up continuing the conversation with other things, sometimes they laughed to tell their experiences. And they did not realize that there was a girl who was listening to their conversation that was so pleasant.
