Lara's Admirers

Episode 82

　

　

“Omong by the way how long will you stay at that hotel?” ask the man to me.

“Not long, tomorrow night has also returned to Jakarta.” I explained with what it is.

“Can tomorrow night you come here again before you go home? I want to give something to you.” he said while playing his finger.

“Alright.” I replied briefly.

“Maybe now I should get back to the hotel immediately. It's too dark out here.” continued I then immediately move from my seat.

“Let me drive to the front door. And sorry to bother you nights like this.” reply that then went from there too.

“Not a problem.” I said plainly.

After the meeting I again felt that Brother Sendy seemed to come back to life again, even if only for tonight. I don't know why this kind of meeting could happen to me so suddenly like this. Should I say thank you to someone. Night really incarnates like the man, whose duration is much longer than dusk. But unfortunately there is no eternal night, because not everyone wants to be trapped in the darkness that often makes them in distress. The night must end soon with the coming of morning, just as the twilight must end soon because the night has come. That is the law of nature that I have for them.

I don't know if mom and dad came home from that trip this afternoon, or not at all. But it looks like their bedroom door is locked. I'm sure they've come home and are resting right now. I know for a fact that this is a pretty exhausting day for both of them, including myself.

‘BRAKK!!’

I closed the door rather loudly, creating a loud noise. Hopefully, the people who are resting on this floor do not mind and do not mind the thing that just happened. I did it accidentally anyway.

I turned on some lights in this room, so I could see everything. Well, this is much better. The beam from the light of the lamp honestly became a bit piercing into my eyes. Maybe because I saw too much in the low light from earlier, so when I turned on the lights in this room my eyes were not too ready to adapt. It's not a serious matter to me, even though I don't really like this one.

“What time is this?” ask me to myself.

A second later, I immediately turned my head to look for the round object hanging there. I'm sure I saw that thing here this afternoon. And in the end I found a reality that I would never have expected before. Speaking of how long I chatted with that guy just now, it doesn't seem like too long. I also remember clearly if we didn't talk too much earlier.

21.00

The last time I walked out of this place was about five hours ago. I never knew if I would end up spending my time out there that long, and only come back now. I still have to learn some more subjects. I'm trying so hard for this one opportunity, I hope I won't let myself down later.

The reliability of the cup of Americano latte coffee I ordered earlier, did not affect me anything. The proof is that I am sleepy at this hour. It seems like I was too tired during the trip, or maybe because of something else.

But inevitably I have to stay awake for a while longer. I have to hold on for a little while longer, just until I finish studying. I cannot bow to the drowsiness that seems to be a severe temptation for me. Tonight I kept forcing myself to study and then sleep as soon as possible.

***

‘Ting! Ting!’

What is that sound and where does it come from? Why bother me so early this morning. But I'm sure this isn't the sound of some kind of cell phone or alarm. Although I was in a semi-conscious state like this, because part of my life bellum returned perfectly. But my logic can still think correctly and accurately.

Irritated, I was forced to get up and get out of my bed. This voice has been bothering me ever since. What he really wants now.

“Huh! Just be right!” my grunts are upset while ruffling my already messy hair.

With all my energy and intention that was actually very difficult to gather just like that, I finally started trying to open my eyes wide. With a view that is still not so clear, I try to observe my surroundings. To be honest my view became this because I just woke up, in addition I did not wear contact lenses. While on the other hand the strange sound still continues to haunt me.

After being convinced that my life had been completely accumulated, I decided to get out of my bed. Because I'm definitely not going to find anything if I just stay up there. A search should begin with a definite step. Looks like his voice came from the door, maybe the sound of this room bell. Looks like someone's waiting for me early in the morning like this out there. But who is that man, why early in the morning like this he was already standing there. Really the intention of that one person.

“Ya, who?” ask me with eyes that will almost be closed again.

“Yeah!!!” a woman was very hysterical.

I raised my head to find out who this guy was. And I finally got the answer right then and there, like what I wanted. It turned out that the person who hit my room bell earlier was my mom. I didn't think that one woman would be the artist to wake me up. I don't even know when he's been standing there and doing that.

“Udah hour this time is not ready anyway..” protest mama while looking at my appearance who still uses a nightgown from top to bottom.

“Hmm...” reply me briefly while rendering my body on one side of the door.

“Udah there shower, it's done get ready.” said mama, then pushed my body forcibly.

With heavy footsteps, I finally made my intention to take a shower. Can the temptation be this big? It's a lot harder than I've ever felt before, to just take a shower.

I haven't seen my mom back in her room since I obeyed her orders. It looks like my mom went into my room too. Maybe the woman just wants to see the condition of her daughter's room. This place seems very messy for the size of a young woman like me. I didn't have time to take a break after coming home last night.

***

“Kok is such a mess sha?” asked the mother who was sitting on my bed.

“Yesterday has not had time to finish ma.” I replied lightly.

“Emang you do until you do not have time to finish your goods like this?” ask mom again.

“There is aja.” I replied indifferently.

“No one saw either.” continued me while tightening my hair ties.

The middle-aged woman simply shook her head, sighing deeply. I know if he is trying to be patient to face the attitude of this child. But my words were true, right? Nobody's gonna want to see this place, and how they do it anyway.

I picked up the backpack I used to wear, and made sure everything was complete. After that, I immediately put on the shoes of the snikers that have always been my choice because they are comfortable. And do not forget the identification card that must be folded like this. I finally finished and went to the test.

“Come, ma!” I cried to the woman.

“Oh, okay mama came.” he said as he moved from the top of the mattress.

I don't even know what he's been doing. He seems to be very busy, but I don't know what it is. But yes, it's none of my business either.

Mama says if papa's been waiting downstairs, in the car to be exact. So we headed downstairs to see Papa. Hopefully that person has not been saturated because they have to wait for us too long. Fortunately, my mother woke me up. Although I actually feel a little annoyed, but it's fine for my own good as well.

But suddenly my steps stopped when I reached the basement floor. I'm surprised not to play, how this guy can appear suddenly like this. Just be surprised what he does early in the morning like this in this place.

“Bima?” I said, taking a few steps back.

“This I brought bread same coffee. Must not have breakfast, right?” he said while giving me a bag made of brown paper.

“I-iya.” reply me with still confused feelings.

“Don't forget later tonight ya.” he said once again.

I nodded my head quickly.

“Thank you for this, but I'm in a hurry. Excuse me...” I said then immediately passed away.

I had to catch up with my mom who was almost at the door of the car. I became left a few steps behind from the woman, having to tie my shoelaces that suddenly slipped off it. Added to the presence of this man who makes me even more left behind. I walked very fast, almost like I was running.

I finally managed to reach the car door with a limp step. My breath also feels very hunting. Without lingering any longer, I immediately entered into it. After all we had to leave immediately, before the streets became too jammed.

“Bring what is you sha?” asked the mother who was sitting next to me.

“Oh, this is bread for breakfast. Last bought near the hotel briefly.” I said with a reasonable reason.

“Oh...” reply mom while nodding her head.

Tumben once this woman did not sit in the front seat, next to papa as usual. I think they're fighting or something. It turns out there are some cardboard items that I do not know what they contain.

Since our car had just started the road, it seems like I still have enough time to eat breakfast from Bima. You need enough energy during the test anyway. There's no harm in me accepting the gift this time, even though we only met last night.

“Rotour of red beans?” my inner self inwardly when I saw what kind of bread she gave me.

Damnit damnit! How could this guy know I really like bread with red bean stuffing like this. This meal reminds me of one thing. At that time I once ate this bread in front of the minimarket after marching band practice. Why doesn't such an important thing have to stay in my lousy brain. It may just be a coincidence, however they never really look alike. Bima and Sis Sendy are two very different people, although their faces look very similar.

Bima also gave me bottled coffee. Maybe he knew if I was going, so he gave me coffee with packaging like this so it is not difficult to drink during the trip later. And also I don't need to be afraid if this coffee will spill later.

I thought my breakfast was over and now I can enjoy the ride. The view that this city presents along the way, it makes me so fascinated. It's like there's a side to this town I never knew about before.

This vehicle suddenly stopped in front of one of the rows of buildings lined up and lined up along this road. It was a hall rented to the public. This place is big enough for the size of a hall. According to the contents of the e-mail I received yesterday, it is true that the written test will be carried out here later.

“Dah, mom! Papa!” I said in front of the car glass.

After the vehicle had completely gone off that road, I started to step my foot in to get in there. It looks like mom and dad are leaving again today. They both went not on the way home, but on the contrary. Even though I don't know exactly where they're going, one I'm sure I do. The car was traveling at full speed, so surely they were in a hurry to get somewhere.

Without bothering about it, I immediately continued my previous intentions. Why would I think of such a thing. Things like that happen in my life every day. So do not be confused anymore, small things like this do not need to be in trouble. Life is so simple, don't be made complicated.

“Excuse me.” I said when I got in front of the door.

There was one person standing guard right in front of the entrance. It seems he is one of them.

“Good morning, can I help you?” ask the woman to me.

“What's the test already started?” I replied, who asked him back.

“Tests will start in about fifteen minutes. Are you one of those test takers?” ask the woman again.

I interrupted him quickly, saying his words just now. Thankfully I was not too late and even better, I still had time left.

“Alright then please sign here, as a sign of your attendance list.” said the woman while thrusting me a piece of paper.

This paper has been signed by someone else. It seems that the other participants have also entered this room. Without lingering any longer, I immediately signed the attendance list. After I finished with the business, I rushed inside to find the seat that was still left.

For the umpteenth time also my steps again stopped in front of this door. I can't count how many people are in that room. It seems like the people who are here are the potential recipients of the scholarship. I can't count them one-to-one, but clearly they're over a hundred. That means the paper I signed earlier is the sheet to so many.

I sipped my saliva with great difficulty. How could I possibly defeat this many people. Their brains could be so much smarter than mine. I don't know what to do, I don't know if I'll make it through this stage or not. I began to doubt and was unsure of my own abilities. That pesismic feeling re-emerged within me.

If this time I can't get a scholarship to study in South Korea, maybe I should just resign. Or maybe I should try another option, which is a scholarship to Japan, even though I'm not really interested in this one.

Now it feels like you can only hope and continue to pray. I have put all my best, and I hope that all my efforts have paid off. May this time the goddess fortuna side with me for today alone.

***

Finally the written test was completed and I had done everything I could to the fullest extent possible. I came out of the building breathing with relief. I'm really nervous to wait for the results. Hopefully this time my wish will be fulfilled.

Even though I didn't do anything heavy, I somehow became sweaty like this. The sweat soaked my face and neck. Even though in the room was almost installed AC in every corner of the room. It seems that my body is not right, or the weather in Bandung is hot.

I wiped the sweat that covered my face with my hands. A moment later I scanned around me to find shelter. I was still in the building area of the hall, waiting for papa to pick me up. I called them, and they said they were on their way here.

Shortly after, a car I thought was a papa car had come. I then ran towards the village that pulled over to the pinngir road. As I thought if it was papa and mama. Lucky they came to pick me up. I've been hot enough here, I don't think I can stay here much longer.

“We had lunch at the cafe near the hotel!” take mom enthusiastically.

“Mama heard the food there was delicious.” he continued.

“As for mama just want to eat where.” reply me while wagging my hand in front of my face.

“Yes we had lunch there. After that back to the hotel to clean-up.” said papa while confirming his rearview mirror.