HALF MY SOUL

CAN ONLY SMILE

The night felt so cold even though he was already inside the tent and used a fairly thick sweater. Kimberly sat folding her legs in front of her chest and hugged her with both hands. A silvery thread flowed from the corner of his eye, still ringing in his ear William's cry earlier this afternoon at him.

From childhood to adulthood, this time William shouted at him. Kimberly hid her face between her legs.

William himself is not at the camp, because he was involved with a committee who brought a car to immediately take Viera to the nearest hospital because his eyes began to turn slightly blue.

Outside the tent, Kimberly could hear the voices of the other students and the organizers were singing and joking together. He wiped away his tears, but always came out again when he remembered William.

The tent was open, the warm air from the campfire made not far from the tent area, slightly warmed Kimberly's body.

"You're okay?" anthony asked while looking at Kimberly who was inside the tent.

Kimberly looked at Anthony. It was very desirable that he poured into Anthony's embrace to just vent his sadness. Kimberly looked at Anthony like her brother, King.

"I didn't do it, Brother. Right, I didn't do it," now Kimberly can't hold back her tears.

Anthony finally entered the tent and hugged Kimberly while rubbing her back, "Already, calm yourself first. You are still emotional at the moment. Later after the situation subsides, talk about everything is good."

"Sister, will William hate me?"

"I don't know, but I think it's just a moment's emotion" now Anthony holds Kimberly's hands and holds her, "Now it's better for you to rest. Not because of this, you get sick. We'll be home in the morning, okay?"

Kimberly nodded her head, then she lay down and Anthony covered her. After that, he came out of the tent.

*****

Kimberly woke up early, even earlier than the others. His tent 1 friend had not yet awakened. Kimberly walked out of the tent, and stood in front of her. He stretched out his hands and breathed the morning air.

"Freshly," said Kimberly.

"Are you awake?" ask Hanna.

"Yes Brother. I'm sorry, it looks like I made trouble yesterday" Kimberly said.

"Here it is, the girl has been taken to the hospital and she is fine. The doctor said he was just sprained."

"But ..."

Kimberly was speechless, "Sister Lee did that?"

"Yes, he feels responsible if anyone has an accident or injury because he is the chairman of the committee of this event."

"Where's Brother Lee, Brother Hanna?"

"He was helping a friend put things on the bus. I don't know where he has that much energy from, but he hasn't rested all night" Hanna said, shaking her head.

"Can Brother Lee not rest because of me? He had to go to the hospital to apologize, then now he helped his friend tidy up the goods. You're a troublemaker, Kim, "his inner self.

Kimberly finally tidied up her stuff, so she could help another friend. He did not want himself to be considered just a burden and bring trouble.

Kimberly picked up some trash lying in the tent area, such as used drink waste, tissue, food boxes, and anything she could still reach with her hands. He put it in the plastic that was always in his bag.

Someone noticed him from a distance, only able to smile and hope that Kimberly could forget his sadness.

*****

Kimberly went home immediately when the bus she was riding with her classmate arrived at the campus. I ordered a taxi online to get home. Before entering the house, he had looked at William's house, but there was no sign of William's car. That's a sign that his friend hasn't returned.

With a shunt step, he entered his yard and found his Papi on the porch of the house, while reading the news portal from his mobile phone.

"Darling, are you home? Why don't you call Papi? Papi can pick you up" Alan said.

"It's okay, Pi. Taking a taxi online is also quick. Where's mom, Pi?"

"Mommy's still at the cake shop. Today there are orders in bulk, so Mami has to be there to help and keep an eye on."

"Kim go in first, Pi. Take a shower and rest."

"Come in then. Don't you want to eat first?" ask Alan.

"No Pi. I'll eat later with Papi and Mami. I'm gonna take a break."

"All right then."