Love is Not Finished

CHAPTER 26: Bathing In The River

The first day of camping with tent number ten.

After finishing inside the tent, we all gathered in the field. To wait for instructions from the Chairman of BEM.

Everyone present was lined up neatly. In front of the line were already lined with important people. There is a Chairman and Vice Chairman of BEM, Lecturer, indigenous leaders, local community youth and seniors as the activity committee.

As usual, the Chairman of BEM gave a speech about the camp today and the next two days. Continued a speech from the Lecturer to take care of licensing so that the activity runs smoothly.

Then forwarded by the indigenous leaders and representatives of the youth in this region.

The ending before the line disbanded, we were all told to clean the field of scattered rubbish. As an early symbol in maintaining the cleanliness of the surrounding environment.

"Come all! Do not forget the dried leaves are also taken. Put all the dry garbage by the river. Let's burn it later," said the senior.

Everyone rushed to collect the trash. Including me and Prita.

"Prita, are we going straight to the yuk river?" I said while dragging a plastic bag containing dry leaves.

"Just keep on...,"

We're heading for the river. It turns out that the river is located behind a large tree. So, we like passing through a small forest, then we can find a river.

Fortunately, the road to the river was already there. And the committee has also planted torches on every road to the river. Very necessary lighting for the night atmosphere.

But the horror is delicious when viewed from the atmosphere.

"Wow! Beautiful..," I said enthusiastically.

"Yes.. Great view here, Zanu. The flow is calm and the water is clear. But it's quite deep" said Prita.

"You're good Prita, you can swim,"

"Yes. But you can play on that river bank, it's still shallow,"

Many large rocks are located along the riverbank. After that there is a forest that looks a little scary. This river is surrounded by forest.

Washing clothes here seems fun.

After putting the trash on the riverbank, Prita and I went back to the tent. The day is approaching Zuhur. Senior started handing out rice packs to each tent.

There is a direct lunch and some are praying first. Prita and I decided to pray first.

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Our senior is coming.

"After eating you clean the container and put it in plastic. Later someone will be in charge of collecting rice wrap garbage. After that at exactly two o'clock, we march again according to the number of each tent," said the senior.

"Okay, sister" we answered in unison.

After getting ready, we headed straight for the line. This time, everyone was told to sit down.

"Why else is this? Feelings do not line up," I said.

"New this way Zanu, not to mention later. Never mind, just enjoy. His name is camp, not association, hi.hi.hi." replied Prita.

"Ah you. If the society doesn't have to be for days. But I'm tired of marching on. Just give the task through the senior, let us work directly,"

"It's not that easy, Zanu. Try to protest directly to the Chairman, where you know your proposal heard. If we can, we'll get a punishment, even,"

"Religion. Add to his duty. It's pity,"

"Cieee, begin to pay attention to the story..," teased Prita.

I smile to myself.

Bram appeared in front. He was wearing an alma mater jacket. I keep seeing it from far away. I don't know why I want to get to know him more.

"All the sisters. Today your job is to play. The pull of the mine. Later the opponent will be determined by pulling the paper that has been provided. After the game is over, you get ready for an afternoon bath on the river. To get to the river you have to take turns and give it an hour to finish,"

After closing the direction, Bram immediately walked to the end of the road, where our bus passed this morning. I watched Bram from far away.

At the end of the road, there's a Bram's car. He got in the car and got out of there.

Since when was Bram's car there? Who brought it here? Was it the morning of the bus with me? Where the hell is he going? Doesn't he have to be here?

A lot of questions in my head.

Maybe he has other business out there.

Our senior began to set up a strategy to defeat the opponent. Coincidentally the opponent this time from tent number two. Fortunately our group has a pretty big body except for me who is not too. So my position was put on the front.

All the participants of the tug of war have prepared themselves. So, to speed up the time, for the losers first, they were given an hour to bathe.

The match was tough and fierce. The atmosphere is getting more exciting, boisterous and the cheers of participants sound like they are in the market. Everyone is happy, because this game we often play when we were children. So at the same time remind the childhood while having fun.

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"Okay, we all know for sure who the winner is! Congratulations to tent number ten category pull mine for women. The prize tomorrow is not to clean outside the tent and get parcels from campus" said senior.

Hooray....! We cheered happily.

Happy to win. This is because we are compact and organized. Senior-directed strategies turned out to be very beneficial.

Me and the friends from tent number ten came forward to receive the parcels. Seen the face of the sumringah of all of us including seniors.

After receiving the parcels, we rush to the tent to pick up the toiletries. Time has shown at five o'clock in the afternoon.

Not wearing it for long, Prita and I walked towards the river following the others. Incidentally the last order to shower was only a few people, about fifteen.

Me and the others started undressing and changing into sarongs. My clothes and towels were placed behind a large rock, which was not too far from the river.

I started to shower. Since I can't swim, it's enough to be by the river. While Prita and the others swam to the middle. Quite excited to hear their voices and screams.

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I'm done showering. As I headed towards the boulder, how shocked I was, it turned out that there were no clothes and towels there.

I kept searching on the other side of the stone and without realizing I was already in the forest.

Duh, how's this? How do I get out of here? It was getting dark and I was getting cold.

I'm afraid! Who took my clothes? There must be something stupid.

Prakk..! I stumbled over a rock and fell. My leg was broken by wood and immediately pierced my leg. Although not too deep, but it feels very painful and draws blood.

I quickly pulled the wood. The pain is for mercy. The blood started to come out a lot. I never thought I was trying to tear off the sarong I was wearing.

After succeeding, I bandaged the wound with a rag tear. The blood that comes out can stop for a while.

I sat down and hugged my knees. I feel my body getting colder. I can't walk with a wound like this either.

Bram, if only you were always around me. Hope someone finds me here soon.

Suddenly I remembered Papa, Mama, Zuri, Vincent, Brother and Bram.

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It's getting dark.

"Zanu! Zanu! Zanu! Where are you Zanu?"

I heard a lot of screaming from far away. I'm shocked! Thank God they started looking for me!

"I'm right here! Please...!!" yells loudly.

Not for long, suddenly came Bram! Bram shone on my face with a flashlight. It feels good to see Bram again.

"Zanu!! Good thing I found you! You okay Zanu?" bram asked with a very anxious face when he saw my condition.

"My feet Brother!" I grimaced as my legs shifted slightly.

"Oh, you shut up. Here I put a jacket on so you don't get cold" said Bram gently, pointing his jacket at my hand.

"Chairman! Have you met yet?!" yelled at one of the people looking for me.

The lights in the forest began to approach.

The voice sounded not so far from me and Bram.

"Already! You just wait there, no one can come here! Let me take care of it!" bram said in a loud voice.

"Good Chairman!"

The screams instantly became silent.

"Sorry, I'm authorized to take you from here. Is it okay to carry you?" ask Bram.

"Are you strong brother?"

All the time I asked like that.

"If you're the one, I'm strong. But if it's anyone else, I don't want to" Bram replied while teasing me.

I'm nodding. And finally Bram took me in his arms, walked out of the forest. I put my hand around Bram's neck.

There is a beautiful feeling in my heart. Along the way, I kept seeing him. His face could be seen at a very close distance. Bram looked at me and he just smiled.

I don't know why I feel so comfortable with Bram. Ah.., is this what is called true love? Is this the name of comfort?

"Zanu, for a while you got kicked by me huh. Let it be easy to treat his feet with the committee. And I can also see your situation at all times" he said firmly.

I can't argue with him. Because I know Bram knows what's best for me right now.

"Are you warm? Your cloth must have been wet from the shower, right? Later let Resa deliver your change of clothes to my tent. Or do you want to wear my shirt?" ask Bram.

"No need Brother. I also brought a shirt. Later, please go to Prita just bring my backpack. Don't bother Resa, continue" I replied.

"OK,"

She smiles. From earlier Bram carried me, not the least I saw him tired, but the distance from the forest to the tent was not too close.

"Sister, thank you, for helping me so far. I'm sorry, I can't give a definitive answer about our relationship yet" I said, looking at her.

"It's okay Zanu. You don't have to think about anything first. Let's just go. What matters now is that you heal first huh..," he replied in a voice that sounded melodious in my ears.

I'm nodding.

"Zanu, the longer you get heavier. What did you eat earlier?" ask Bram while teasing me again.

"His words were strong! If you're tired, ask someone else to carry me!" answer manyun.

"Relieve it! Eat them later! The opportunity to touch you. You're just for me and it'll stay that way, remember!" bram said with a very serious face.

I'm silent.

Is that how much Bram likes me? Is this the time I can hope? I don't know..

Build Zanu! You focus on college first. Remember your Mama's Papa Zanu! Don't date yet. Bram will be waiting for you Zanu.

The voice sounded again and that was what made me doubt.

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