Lara's Admirers

Episode 61

After Renata and Kak Reksa were done with their business, they invited us to tour the boutique.

"Eresha wants a dress whose skirt is long or short?" Ask Renata.

"Short!" Answer me quickly.

What should this drag their wedding preparations. I'm not even interested in this session at all.

"Where are you trying?" Renata asked while showing her two choices of dresses.

"Whatever it is, whatever." My reply was indifferent.

"I think it's better that's purple." Arka Timpal.

"OK..." My reply was to take the dress from Renata's hands.

For now, it is better that I obey their will. Maybe their choice was much better than what I had thought before. I want to hurry home from here, it's really boring.

I immediately headed for a room that was prepared to take off my clothes. Between the two choices Renata gave me, I wasn't even interested in either. But somehow Arka suddenly chose this one for me, understanding what it was about fashion. But yes, for the sake of shortening time.

A moment later I tried the pastel purple dress on my body. The size is very fitting on my body, the color is also not too striking. Her appearance was very simple, but able to give a little feminine touch to me.

I confirmed her slightly twisted skirt, before leaving this room. I came out with doubtful steps. But in the end I also ventured.

I showed myself with my new appearance, in front of them. Hope the three people immediately give a satisfactory decision, so that I can immediately remove these clothes from my body.

I expected, they would definitely highlight me from top to bottom. Observing every detail of my appearance, with a strange look. I honestly hate that look.

"Finally my sister can look feminine...." Renata then approached me.

"Where? We're taking this one?" Further.

"Whatever." Answer's short.

"Eresha is pretty, right?" Renata asked the two men.

While the figure asked just nodded his head while smiling a little.

"Udah right?" I said as I turned towards the room again.

I immediately replaced the dress with my previous uniform. The gray white dress was much more comfortable compared to the dress earlier. Then handed the expensive thing to Renata. The dress would be much safer in her hands, so I entrusted it to her.

Next we went back to scouring the contents of the shop to find a suit suitable for Arka. I think all models suit the same shape, I myself am also confused what makes it different from others.

I just realized one thing, if it turns out this boutique is quite spacious. My legs feel so sore because they surround every hallway in this boutique. And along the way, all I saw were lines of branded clothes.

While Arka tried on her suit, my sister and I sat waiting for her on one of the long sofas that had been provided. At least my legs can rest for a while, before starting to walk again. I need enough energy to surround this place.

"Where?" Said Arka who suddenly came out from behind the curtain.

I can't deny myself. One thing my parents have instilled since childhood is, never lie to yourself. It was one of the many keys to a happy life I had received from them. That's why I never tried to do it before.

I am not a hypocrite, today that man is indeed much more handsome than usual. It turned out that he could be this match while wearing a suit like now. Whether this had already reached the maximum level he had, or there was still something far more riveting than this.

I smiled broadly at the man. But actually I was trying to be mediocre right now, but why are the two corners of my lips even raised like this. Basic me! Why can't I control myself at times like this, it's embarrassing.

"Where's sha?" Ask Kak Reksa to me.

"Kok nanya to me anyway? I don't know anything about fashion." Answer me for what it is.

"That can judge the appearance of a person only the opposite sex." Reply Kak Reksa.

"Good." Short words.

"That's doang?"

"Well, how else?"

"Jude, please."

Why should you ask me, not Renata. I'm not the only girl here. He understands much more about that anyway. Reksa was wrong, but if he asked Newton's 2nd legal formula I could at least answer it.

After all the business in this place is done, Kak Reksa immediately paid the bill. I'm not good with him. It's a pity that the money she spent was just for this piece of dress. It must be very expensive.

The man did not just buy us a dress code like he had said before. Kak Reksa also bought high heels for me. Although it seems like this one thing I will never wear after the event. I still think about wearing these shoes at Renata's wedding.

My feet aren't used to this one. But for that special day, I will use it as well. Soon the day of torture will come, and I must prepare for it. When the kabul ijab takes place later, all family members must use a typical Javanese kebaya dress suit that has been provided. Then, after the event was finished and will enter the formal event, we had to change clothes back with the dress that has been provided. Just thinking about it makes me dizzy. How about when it's done, maybe my vertigo will recur.

***

"It's yours." Said Kak Reksa while offering some tote bags.

"Thank you brother." My word.

"Thanks, brother." Connect Arka too.

"No problem, enjoy it." Reply lightly.

The rich are always free. They can buy anything they want, but there are some things in the world they can't buy with all the money they have. No matter how much it is, it will still not apply to some of the things that are except that.

"Sir ren, I haven't invited Sendy's sister." My word.

"Jude, how about we anterin now? Do you know where he's boarding?" The reply.

"You know."

"Judah, we go there directly."

I nodded quickly to his words. Then we immediately left the place to go to the house of Kak Sendy, the boarding room more precisely. I glanced at my watch for a moment, while dumbfoundedly great. How long have we spent in that place. I shook my head inexhaustibly, if in the end we would have been there for two more hours.

Suddenly I remembered Brother Sendy. The man would definitely feel so devastated upon receiving this invitation. However, this woman who was about to get married was once someone so special in her heart. I became a little hesitant with my intention to deliver this invitation. I was afraid of hurting his heart, even though he also had to keep knowing about all this.

***

"Tok..but.tok..."

I've been standing here for almost ten minutes, but there's no answer at all. Is there no one in there who can open the door for me.

"Where?" Ask Arka who is waiting on her motorcycle.

I just shakes crazily.

"Who's neng looking?" Ask someone who suddenly comes.

"Oh, this is ma'am going to meet the same one who lives in this room." I clearly.

From the looks of it, it seemed that he was the owner of this boarding house who was going around to check every place.

"Oh, if the one who lives here is Sendy and Rayhan." Her speech.

"Well, yes really, ma'am, I want to see Brother Sendy." Reply enthusiastically.

"They left two days ago. He said he wanted to take Sendy back to his hometown. But they'll be back." Evidently.

"When is the flip around?"

"Lacking to know about it. What do they need to do with them?"

"Oh this ma'am I just want to give my sister an invitation to them."

"Then I'll tell you right after they get home."

"Thank you so much mom."

"Yes neng, you're the same."

"Then I say yes."

After leaving the invitation to the hostess, Arka and I immediately left. Renata and Kak Reksa have gone to a restaurant in the South Jakarta area. They invited us to dinner together. Arka and I decided to catch up with them after delivering this invitation.

Luckily I still had my hoodie with me, so the night breeze didn't get into my body too much. While Arka looks so focused on the road in front of him. The vision should be extra thorough at night like this. I don't really like going out at night like this either. Because basically my eyes are myopic, it's just that I don't like wearing glasses that often make me dizzy. I prefer to wear contact lenses that although I have to change often, in order to maintain its sterility.

Suddenly I remembered one thing. About what caused Brother Sendy to return to his hometown. To be accompanied by Brother Rayhan. This has not yet entered the semester break. There must be something important, to make them have to leave suddenly like this. There is no way the two students are willing not to go to college for the holidays.

I checked my phone and checked his last seen. The truth is, the man has never opened his WhatsApp application at all since two days ago. The day they left. But why do the two people seem to be running away from the real life. Hopefully they are not doing this because of the stress of college work. I hope it doesn't interfere with their mental health. It would be a pity if it happened to those two innocent human children.

***

Arka parked her motorcycle in front of the restaurant. While I waited for him at the entrance. Soon he approached me while tidying up his messy hair because he was wearing a helmet.

We entered the place which slowly began to bustle with visitors. I circled my gaze across the room to find the two people. But my eyes can't work together this time. Ever since I got home from school, I've been relying on my true vision with no aids at all. It is very difficult to find them among the dozens of humans in this place.

Suddenly Arka pulled my hand towards a table in the corner of the room. I just followed him while trailing his steps. I tried to align her steps that I could never match. My steps must always be like being dragged when he pulls me like this.

"Sorry old." My reply.

"We've eaten food for you." Connect Kak Reksa.

We immediately ate the dishes that were served. No one spoke, everyone seemed to be enjoying their food. The solemn atmosphere is so felt here.

"Eresha.... Arcs...." Sahut Kak Reksa's.

I raised my head and stopped my activities for a moment.

"Have you been dating?" Further.

What kind of question is that! I almost choked on my own food. Why did this man keep talking about it. There's nothing else to discuss except that one. Or maybe he was that big with us.

"Hey, answer dong...." Said once again.

Arka and I did not even intend to discuss the question. We were both just staring at each other, not knowing how to explain this to this guy.

"Don't talk about it anymore." Reply while continuing to eat.

"Yes, brother, don't talk about it." Add Arka.

"Why?" Ask the man.

"They've actually been broken up for a long time." Renata Timpal.

I nodded my head, agreeing with Renata. Although until now I have not really been able to accept the reality. I don't know why Renata said just now, it feels successful to scratch my heart. But I can do what, there's nothing I can do at all. Because that's the real truth.

"I'm sorry...." Said Kak Reksa who became unpleasant instantly.

"It's okay." Short reply.

"It's just relaxing." Arka Timpal.

"Otherwise, if you're my friends now, what's no paper?" Ask Kak Reksa.

"No!" Quick reply.

Arka also nodded, confirming my words.

This guy! Just so he regretted his actions, now even act again. If she wasn't Renata's future husband, I would've cursed her right now.

"Why don't you guys just reverse it?" Ask once more.

"Sister, please don't talk about it anymore." I said politely.

"Not that big brother wants to interfere or anything, but if you look at the line of your hand, there is a strong bond symbol that is difficult to escape." Evidently.

"Can you foresee the future?" Ask enthusiastically.

For some reason lately, everyone I met seemed to know exactly about me.

"No, just once brother had learned tarot card same older brother." Evidently.

"Maybe the bond that brother means, the bond of friendship times." Connect Arka.

Kak Reksa just sighed heavily at the behavior of these children. However he persuaded us, still me and Arka could not be conquered that easily. I was too stubborn and had stayed in my own way.

"Jaudah, continue to eat it." Said Kak Reksa.

I haven't had appetite since they talked about it. I would hate it if someone forced their will on me.

***

"That's it, don't push that too much on them." Renata.

"But I'm sure they've been destined to be together." Reply Kak Reksa.

"They're still unstable, maybe someday everything will be fine. Believe in that destiny." Renata.

I who walked first in front of them could hear everything. Not even me it seems, Arka might feel the same way. He seemed uncomfortable hearing the two men talking about us in the back. Actually my ears are also hot listening to all that stuff. Even though we were a long distance away, every sentence they spoke propagated in the night wind until it reached our ears.

Suddenly Arka grabbed my hand, then turned her body.

"We're back! Satisfied?!" Shouted Arka loudly.

I can't believe I just heard this guy say. Is he really crazy or what. It seems that it was not only me who was surprised by the sudden action of Arka. Even the two people who were walking behind us were dumbfounded. Everyone stared at his place, without saying a word.

"Carca...." My whisper.

"We do this in front of them." His word.

"I don't want to keep pushing like this." Further.

"So we lied?" My toot.

"For the sake of this one, please cooperate with me." Said Arka pleading.

I don't know what to do. This is a decision taken in haste by one party. He should think first about the consequences that he should accept later.

"I can't you...." Ogre me.

"okay! If I could be honest, I'd say everything!" Snapped Arka with a higher tone of speech.

"Say me." Short reply.

"I still love you sha... But I'm not sure we're the same. Because you already have Sendy's sister." Clearly in a loud voice.

"I don't know how I feel about myself either." Overshipped.

Again, Arka suddenly pulled my hand to follow her steps. I tried to keep up with his footsteps despite having to limp. This guy told me to get on his motorcycle. I don't know what he's going to do, but he's obviously very emotional.

I don't want to have to obey his orders. Sometimes I worry about my own condition. Kak Reksa and Renata immediately followed us with his car, after finding out that everything was not okay.

"Arka, where are you going?" I asked on that speeding train.

Arka didn't even answer my question at all. He is being controlled by his emotions that have been in the crown. This guy can't control himself at all. He has completely lost control.

Meanwhile, this motorcycle continues to go at high speed. It does not rule out the possibility that there will be an accident tonight. I'd have been totally resigned if I had to take my life on this street.

"I beg you, anyone please stop this man." My heart in hope.

I can't even open my eyes anymore. This situation really made me die of fear.

"Rush! Don't speed!" My yelling.

"Koranaa...." My whine.

This time I really don't know what else to do. I was so scared of this guy. In the end, this weak girl could only cry like a child.

A second later, this man braked suddenly. I wondered if my soul had completely separated from my body and would never return. Looks like I have to accept all of this with chest roominess. This will make me much calmer in nature.

"Sha...." Someone slapped my cheek.

So carefully, I opened my eyelids and found myself on an Arka motorcycle. I hugged the man tightly, throwing away all my fear.

"Am I still alive?" My toot.

"I'm sorry sha, I shouldn't be like this." Reply Ark.

"I know you've had two accidents, and that's traumatized you. Accidents one by one snatch your physical perfection. I shouldn't have made that trauma appear again." Evidently.

Looks like this guy is completely conscious. His apology also sounds sincere. I know if he accidentally did this, everything just happened in his subconscious. But after all, the incident that was really crazy, almost made my life float. I thought after this I'd die on my own birthday.

"Sha...." The law again.

"Your hands are cold. You're nothing, are you?" He asked as he held my hand.

I could feel his body heat slowly entering into the pores of my skin. It felt so comfortable, when a warmth greeted my frozen hands.

Arka got off her motorcycle right then and there. I also got off the vehicle. My legs were shaking so violently, my whole body was shivering with cold. Looks like the incident just now really surprised me.

"Your face is very pale sha..." Said Arka while cupping both of my cheeks with her hands that were so warm.

"I'm sorry I made you so scared. I've been too much, haven't I? Hit me sha, if I go too far!" Further.

Arka pulled me into her arms. I can feel if this soul is so warm. For some reason it was as if a heat from the fire had come to melt the frozen ice. I feel like I'm starting to be okay, not too shocked like that.

"My law is sha, whatever it is. I've been too much with you." His whisper was soft in my ear.