Filed to: Into The Sky

Theatre Stage

“It's almost time. Are you ready, Malka?”

“I am still a little hesitant to appear in front of many people,” I replied to Cast.

“There's nothing you need to fear. Believe yourself! I'm sure you can get through it. Oh yes, surely we prepared a reward for you,” reply.

“I used to make speeches, anyway. But if the stage... I have never been other than in school,” continued me.

“This kind of theater is no different from the school stage, really. While I can, do you want me to give you some tips on theater roles?” cast.

Of course I accepted it without a second thought. He explained some of the science of it while sitting on a chair with his feet wrapped in bandages. I looked at it carefully. There's a lot I just found out about the intricacies of silverware.

“In addition to body and voice, taste is very important. Because that's what you're telling the audience. I still often see the cast ignoring this one thing.”

“But sometimes feel disgusted with my play,”.

“People don't say that. That's just your negative thoughts,” reply.

“There is curiosity, but off topic, is it okay?” my many.

“Ask only. I'll try to answer it.”

“How long have you been active in a world like this?”

“Hahaha! I thought you were going to ask me what. Since I was a child I have started acting and entertainment a lot,” he replied.

“Wait, does that mean you're an artist?” i'm surprised.

“Ya. But I'm not as popular as you think, kok,” reply me.

I don't know why I even think he's just down. I wanted to ask you again about that, but it didn't taste good.

“Is it okay for me to replace you? Your fans will be disappointed.”

“Tak what. I also posted it on my social media.”

I looked at myself in the mirror. The captain's figure with his traditional clothes, different from the captain's uniform I know.

“A minute. I want to see you play a little bit now,” he said.

In the captain's costume, I was cast in the cosmetology room with Cast and the rest of the cast. There are a few words in the dialogue that I forgot. I'm trying to improvise. Cast witnessed a piece of our role scene.

“Keren! Cool!” the bells clapped his hands.

Make time for me and the other actors to perform. I peeked at the audience, and looked very much. So much I can't find my friends. The floodlight lit up and the host started it.

“Let's see together, people's stage ‘Light Brights, Cultural Brands on Air’!”

Everyone cheered and clapped as the theater curtain slowly opened. I was the first to appear on this big boat.

~

“The voice and the person.. isn't it similar to Malka?” ask Alya.

“Eh? Malka?” leora Sahut.

They sharpened their eyes to make sure the actor who was performing was. Until a moment passed, that person was truly like Malka.

“Malka! It's Malka!” lontar Lukas slowly, in the middle of a quiet atmosphere watching the theater. “Truly Malka..!” reply Leora whispered with excitement.

“Lelaki the ‘perfect’, yes..” murmured Sara is interested.

“How can he be there? He didn't say anything to us, did he?” continued Leora. Alya shook her head then replied, “Last I saw it like that when performing in school first.”

“Sshh! Don't disturb other audiences!” whispered Zilei annoyed.

They continued to see it with a very happy face. It was completely unthinkable in their minds with what was happening right now.

~

The stage runs for an hour. Me and the cast gave their closing greetings and threw some souvenirs. Many fell into the river, but people jumped up and took it. I was so surprised to see it.

“M—They jumped?”

“Indeed it's tradition every year. We believe, if we get the souvenir, then for the next year will be full of blessings and happiness. Hope will also be granted,” replied someone next to me.

“Cih, market marketing techniques,” said Zilei heard Alya's conversation with the person beside her. They were shocked to hear Zilei's words.

“M—Sorry! We didn't mean that! He really likes it that way,” said Alya.

“No problem. Every newcomer must have his own views,” reply that person. After some talk, the person left them.

“Hopefully your holiday here is fun!” he said give a welcome.

“Thank you!” reply Leora smiled.

When the person was away, they were upset with Zilei's unfriendly behavior especially with the local people.

“Why did you say that to her?” lontar Alya was angry.

“Luckily he wasn't offended by it,” Leora said.

While Zilei just fell silent and turned away. “Better I just go,” he said, then go leave Alya and the others. They only saw Zilei who was immediately out of sight devoured by the crowd.

The tradition of taking the souvenirs is still ongoing. The noise of excitement was heard below. I went back to the backstage. A lot of people praised my performance on stage.

“Can't be trusted! You did it, Malka!” exciting Cast proud.

I blushed hearing it. I don't know what to pay back. “T—Thank you..”

“You've been like the meaning of— I mean— you're like a top star cast!” continued.

“Hehehe... You overdo it,” reply.

I went back to wearing my clothes. When he came out, Cast immediately asked me to speak with four eyes. The road is still half limping helped by the wall that became his hand.

“This is a reward for you. Thank you so much for replacing me. Without you, I don't know what's going on tonight.”

He gave me some souvenirs, a T-shirt with his signature, his phone number, and of course some money.

“S—It seems like it's too much for me,” reply I feel bad.

“Receive only. You rarely get this, right?”

“Good. Thank you very much,” continued me.

“Hey, do you want to come on tour with me? I'll make sure you get a pretty important role. Promising offer, isn't it?”

“Sorry, I don't think that far. It's all just a coincidence,” I replied.

“Not a coincidence, but a chance. Are you really going to waste it?”

It reminded me of my own words about opportunity. This is a great opportunity from a career point of view. But I cannot escape my membership in Synnefa.

“Surely the offer was very tempting to me. I want to take it, but now is not the time. I was confused to explain why. I appreciate your big offer,” I replied.

“No problem, it is your choice. I won't force.”

“If you change your mind. You can call me anytime. Just call that number, okay?” he added.

“I promise to call you when that time comes,” reply me.

“It's great to know you!”

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