I'm the Forgotten One

Unaltered.

Agatha woke up that morning because she faintly heard the humming of hymns accompanied by a soft guitar sound, like a retreat. He blinked his eyes many times while looking around. He thought he was sleeping in his spacious and comfortable room with a soft bed and a thick blanket. In fact, he slept curled up in his own car, under the bridge aisle anyway.

He saw that the car clock had shown at half six in the morning. Her slender stomach was still a little nauseous. He woke up and saw friends ‘weird and miraculously’ has also woke up and started their respective activities. Some spread to different parts of the city. Agatha did not understand what they were going to do. In his mind, it was certain his friends who were ‘weird and magical’ it would busking. He got out of the car and the first face he saw and greeted him warmly was Carlos.

“Hallo, Sister. Good morning,” greet Carlos by not forgetting to decorate his face with a sincere smile. Apparently Carlos was singing hymns in the morning like this. The presence of Agatha did not make it haphazard to play the guitar and sing songs.

“God is my shepherd, there will be no lack of me. He laid me down in a field of green grass. He led me to calm water. He refreshes my soul. He led me, to the right path, because of His name. Even if I walk, in the valley of darkness.”.

“Your voice is very good, Brother,” praise Agatha sincerely. The praised Carlos simply nodded his head and smiled.

“Tau this song, right? Sing, dong,” invite Carlos. Agatha was confused. At first Agatha thought her new friend who she thought was ‘odd and magical’ was only concerned with the type of music flow they were, it was not. It is true, do not judge something visible in the eye alone without us recognizing it first.

“I am not afraid of danger, for You are with me. Thy rod and Thy rod, that comforts me. He led me to calm water. He refreshes my soul. He led me, to the right path, because of His name. Even if I walk, in the valley of darkness. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord for the rest of time.”.

At first they couldn't put their voices together, but it didn't really matter. They try to sing with their hearts, not just words that come out of their mouths. Agatha thought again, it seems that she had not sung church songs for a long time other than she attended Sunday mass at church. And why was the song that Carlos sung so stirred his heart that he woke up from his sleep? In the middle of the moment of silence after singing together, suddenly came the sound of a rumbling stomach. Agatha and Carlos looked at each other.

“Hufftttt... laper sister, yes?” Carlos could no longer hold back his laughter hearing Agatha's rumbling stomach. Agatha just looked down timidly with her face that was already flushed red like a rose.

“Come, we find a meal,” invite Carlos finally.

“Agatha, where are you going?” ask Andrew who just came.

“I just wanted to invite him to eat,” Carlos bright.

“Oh. Nih,” Andrew thrust the parcel to Agatha. Agatha accepted it with a sigh.

“Dah, yes. I'm going first. If you need anything, there is Carlos,” Andrew said and turned around.

“Sister Andrew go to where?” agatha asked slightly raised her voice, but no longer had time to be heard by Andrew.

“Work,” reply Carlos briefly.

“You work too, Brother?”

“Yes, yes,” replied Carlos while chuckling. Although with their strange appearance according to Agatha, they could not get a decent job, at least they could busking. Carlos sat down with Agatha to eat her rice from Andrew.

“Hey, why is it still here too?” she snapped Cath as she passed Agatha and Carlos. The pink haired girl is indeed a hobby once snapped Agatha. Agatha tried to ignore Cath's clasping by pretending not to listen and continued to scoop her mouth with rice and side dishes.

“So sure you won't go home?” asked Carlos softly.

“No, Brother,” Agatha shook her head. “Why did Brother Carlos call me brothers and sisters from last night? How old are you, sister?”

Carlos chuckled again with Agatha's question. “Try guess how much?”

“Nknow. At most we're the same age, Kak.”

“I'm twenty. You?”

“I'm two years under you. Two years younger, Brother.”

“Well... Mind if I call sister?”

“Hehe...” Agatha grinned before replying. “Solar Brother Carlos aja.”

“I have a sister at home. She's almost the same age as you.”

“Oh yes?” Agatha's phone suddenly went off in her pocket. He pulled out his phone and saw the name on it. He hesitated to answer it.

“Who's Cousin Nyebelin?” carlos asked who saw Agatha's phone. “What was the person yesterday?”

“Hallo...” greet Agatha without having time to answer Carlos question.

“Ah, Tha. You finally picked up the phone from me. Where are you at? Why don't you go home? Really stop by, yeah, Pit?”

“Do not ask again, Zio. I'm not going home! Did Daddy Mommy look for me?” ask Agatha a little hope.

“Ngak, uh..I mean..” Alzio is confused what to say to his cousin. It is also impossible for him to say that his omnya said and insisted that his cousin would go home by itself because they thought his cousin was just sulking. While the tantenya, not at all concerned with the news of Agatha who ran away from home. She lives at home with her new husband.

“I've guessed. Come on, Zio, don't shut it up. I know the truth is bitter, I never expected it before. You don't have to care about me anymore, okay? Mending you just think about your college. I'm just fine here. Say hello to Bi Momon.”.

OH, TUUUTT!!! Agatha turned off the call connection. Alzio could only roar by himself across there.

“Cupit, wait. Where are you, Pit? Cupit...”

Before her phone rang again, Agatha immediately turned on the airplane mode on her phone.

“Well, sister sought, right?”

“Well, then why did you stop by if someone still cares?”

“I can't, Brother,” replied Agatha, then she downed the mineral bottle until the toilet. “Oh yes, Brother. Sis Carlos said he had a sister, so why did you run away from home?”

“Hmmm. Because they kept forcing, I finally decided to get out of the house.”

“They didn't nyariin?” ask Agatha again.

“Till now they are still alive. I went home only when my mom was not home,” Carlos replied while strumming his guitar strings.

“Kalo your sister, Brother?”

“She's in college this year. He said take in the field of psychology.”

“Keren!! Sometimes know me with him, yes, sister,” pinta Agatha as if they have known each other for a long time. Carlos just nodded.

While chatting, Cath suddenly appeared. “Mau?” Cath handed Agatha a pack of cigarettes.

“I told you, I don't smoke!!” agatha with ferocious. Cath did not pierce and instead blew a puff of cigarette smoke into Agatha's face.

“So, if you want to join this group, you have to change. Both in terms of appearance and lifestyle. Your cars and luxury goods, for sale! Dress, and eat as much as possible. Is there anything you want to ask?” Cath paced around Agatha. “Remember, our chairman is Andrew, and our group is named Storm. Clear?”

Agatha was worried about Cath's words. Even though he was this mess, he could not bear to sell the car bought by his daddy. Although he was also disappointed, but there was no intention to do it all. He switched off the plane mode on his phone. He sent a message to Mang Judas to pick up his car at the usual place Agatha was visiting.

“Kak, come with me for a minute, can?” the door to Carlos.

“Where?” ask Carlos.

“I want to sell this car,” said Agatha while winking her eyes. She doesn't want Cath to know that Agatha is going to drive her car home. Finally he decided to lie.

“Okay. We leave now,” Carlos said.

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“So sure you want to sell this car? This car is expensive and limited edition, loh,” said Carlos who still did not understand after they were already on the streets.

“I'm not going to sell, brother. This is my favorite car. I was forced to say that so that Sister Cath believed that I would sell this car,” Agatha replied while driving.

“Good! I also don't agree if you have to sell all your things. For appearance, everything can be changed, but do not sell possessions. One more, do not fall, yes,” Carlos explained to Agatha.

“Termassed? What does Brother Carlos mean?”

“About drugs..”.

“Drugs off means?” Agatha scrunched her forehead.

“Iya. Don't let sister touch that stuff!”

“Good, I understand, Brother. Brother, we'll be here any minute. Later Brother Carlos hide, yes.”

Three minutes later they arrived near the lake. Agatha and Carlos immediately got out of the car. Carlos immediately followed the instructions from Agatha to hide. From a distance there was a taxi heading towards Agatha. In the taxi, there was Mang Judas.

“Non, how are you?” asked Mang Judas in panic and worry.

“I'm fine, Mang.” Agatha smiled knot. “Sorry to have been a hassle, Mang.”

“Ngot a hassle, Non. Non, go home. Den Zio kept looking for Non to go everywhere. That night he fell asleep in the living room waiting for Non to come home,” said Mang Judas while begging his small employer to go home.

“I made a promise to myself, Mang. I'm not going home. Besides I told Zio not to come after me again.”

“Ta..but, Non..” has not had time to finish his speech, directly cut by Agatha.

“Udah, Mang. Mang Judas's manhunt is back. Call Bi Momon too if I'm all right. And I'll be home when the time has come.” Agatha smiled again, then without feeling the corner of her eyes felt wet.

“When is the time? What does Non mean by going home when the time comes?”

“Ya just wait for my arrival home, Mang. Give my regards to Daddy, too. Bye-bye, Manga. See you next time.”

Agatha slowly walked away from Mang Judas while waving her hand. Mang Judas was fixated to see his little master away from him. Meanwhile, Agatha's eyes continued to let out a warm clear liquid pouring out her smooth face. Yes, Agatha cried after saying those words to Mang Judas.

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To be continued…