LOVE STRATA 1

CS1 Hugs

The laughter of the village boys who were playing with the river water sounded crisp, as if there was no burden on him. Seeing the joking and cheerfulness makes Anjani tetiba want to go back to childhood. The good times of a few years ago when he was still happy to play with friends of his age also again disturbed the memory. It is beautiful, and impossible to repeat it a second time.

Satisfied with the village boys, Anjani walked closer to where Mario, Ken, and Dika were busy sitting on the riverbank, with their feet dipped in the water. Anjani deliberately chose to sit near Mario, on the left side near a stone that is quite large in size.

A few minutes passed without a conversation. Anjani, Mario, Ken, and Dika both focus on looking at the environment. The smile that was scattered signifies that Anjani and his friends enjoyed it so much. Staring at the natural treats around the clear river flow is enough to make the hearts of Ken and Dika entertained, a little forget the events a few moments ago that resulted in their smartphones getting wet. While Mario, he felt that his childhood desire to play water on the river had paid off that day.

"Ah, free also think wet smartphone. Yuk, close again!" take Ken to his friends.

The jebur!

Ken is back playing river water. However, this time he chose to join the village boys. Invite Ken to return to play water welcomed by Dika. Without waiting for a long time, Dika rushed over to where Ken and the village boys were, then dissolved in a laugh.

"Aren't you coming?" ask Mario Anjani.

"No," answered Mario briefly without turning his head.

Anjani secretly steals a look at Mario's face. A smile seemed to decorate his handsome face. Anjani tries to look in the same direction as Mario. Apparently Mario was watching the small fish swimming around the rocks, not far from where he was sitting.

"So ... When you were a child, you were never allowed to play in the river? Em, until the swimming pool is made as Kak Ken said? Really it?" ask Anjani.

Anjani accidentally re-opened the chat. It feels like the crickets if you just sit still without chatting.

"Do you believe the story Ken told you?" ask Mario back. Now he began to forget the fish swimming and began to look at the interlocutor.

Anjani smiled and said, "Certainly believe because Kak Ken is your best friend. So, he couldn't possibly lie."

"That's true, and Ken's story is just as true, too" explained Mario with a smile.

"Alright, then just be satisfied to play water here. Hidhi. Tuh, invited Kak Ken Sama Dika water play there. Join, gih! Let me hold your smartphone" said Anjani, holding out his right hand, code that he was ready to be visited by Mario's smartphone.

A few seconds passed, Anjani's hand was only with the wind. Never received Mario's smartphone, the helping hand was Anjani pull back. Anjani immediately rubbed his nape, then scratched his non-itchy head. All of that to get rid of the shame of an unresolved hand.

"Alright," said Anjani later.

Now, Anjani does not force himself to carry out his mission. Positive thoughts are finally chosen so as not to add to the burden of the mind. Anjani immediately raised good accusations on him.

Mario has his own reasons. I have to respect his privacy. Yeah, that's better. Positive thinking! inner Anjani.

Anjani decides to keep quiet, and no longer tries to open a chat with Mario. After all, Mario also looks very fun to enjoy the natural treats. Anjani follows the same attitude as Mario, looking in any direction while enjoying wonderful treats. Clear river, small fish swimming here and there, the crisp laughter of children, also the laughter of Ken and Dika, all of which did not escape the attention of Anjani.

A smile has adorned Anjani's face. The coolness and peace that is obtained there has spread and gives a sense of comfort. Anjani seems to be in the right time, the right place, also with the right people.

I want to stay in the comfortable position. But will it be realized? inner Anjani.

"The comfort is coveted by anyone, Anjani. Not only you, I want it too. Even Ken and Dika who currently look happy to joke there, surely they also want it" explained Mario.

The deg!

"Eh, are you a shaman? How do you know my mind?" tanya Anjani is spontaneous. He was surprised because Mario could discuss a similar topic to the one he was thinking at the time.

"Are our minds the same?" mario asked as he looked into the eyes of Anjani who was sitting right next to him. In fact, Mario changed his sitting position to be more free to see Anjani.

"Don't we ...." Mario has not continued his words. He still looked Anjani in the eyes with a smile.

Mate. What do you want to say 'don't we get married'? inner Anjani.

Anjani also looked into Mario's eyes. In fact, his heart was impatient to know the continuation of Mario's words.

Drrt .... Drrt .... Drrt ....

The gaze of the eye was instantly faded, as Mario's smartphone suddenly shook.

"Who's on the phone?" ask Anjani.

"Nobody," replied Mario with a casual tone. He let his smartphone continue to vibrate, without intending to pick up a call from someone.

Drrt .... Drrt .... Drrt ....

Mario's smartphone again shook, and Mario again ignored the incoming call. Seeing that, Anjani again ignited to know who called Mario. Anjani tried to peek at the name listed on the screen Mario smartphone. However, it failed because Mario quickly turned off his smartphone.

Anjani has no power to suppress his curiosity. However, instead of forcing Mario to tell the name of the person trying to contact, he actually gave good advice so that Mario does not constantly ignore the phone.

"It's nobody, and it's none of your business, Anjani, either" said Mario.

"OK, whatever!" anjani said annoyed.

Anjani stood up, then moved away from where Mario was sitting. It would be a good choice if Anjani let Mario himself first. It would also be good for her to not get caught up in excessive curiosity.

Now Anjani is joined by the village boys, Ken, and Dika. Anjani fun to play splashes of river water with others. However, Anjani did not fully enjoy the river water game. Occasionally Anjani also steal a glance, looking at Mario who was again engrossed in enjoying nature.

Five minutes passed, all still in the same position. Until suddenly there was a loud greeting from a woman who called the name Mario.

"Mario ...!" shouted a woman.

The shout invited all eyes to immediately see the figure of the woman who had just called Mario's name. Anjani too, he rushed back to see who called Mario's name so loudly.

"Alenna," said Anjani lirih.

The woman who had just shouted called Mario's name was Alenna. Anjani immediately looks happy because he can see the face of the beautiful bule Alenna. The intention to immediately approach and greet Alenna immediately rose in Anjani's heart. However, immediately the intention was stopped because Anjani saw Alenna running closer to Mario, while stretching out both hands as if to hug Mario.

A few seconds later, Alenna slipped when she was only three meters away from Mario's place. Alenna's feet fell into the river. Not so deep, and Alenna also did not fall into the river water. Only the right foot is wet to ankle height. However, the reaction Alenna showed was completely different. Makes Anjani, Ken, Dika, even Mario was amazed.

"Yeah! Wet feet. My expensive shoes are wet. Oh, damn it the river water!" exclaim Alenna.

Anjani, Ken, and Dika were still watching from afar. They're not coming towards Mario. Meanwhile, Mario is seen starting to get closer to Alenna, and helps to get Alenna's feet out of the river water.

"Why are you here, anyway?" mario asked half a whisper to Alenna.

"Hayo-hayo-hayo. I like it the most when I see a sign of being scolded. I'm kangen!" alenna said with a shout. After that, Alenna immediately hugged Mario's body tightly.

Anjani was shocked to see that scene. He saw with his own eyes that the beautiful bule Alenna was hugging Mario. His heart and mind were suddenly filled with many questions about Alenna's relationship with Mario.

Mario does not refuse a hug from Alenna, because he knows Alenna will hug him more tightly if he refuses. After the hug, Alenna rushed to hold Mario's arm and asked to follow him immediately. Again, Mario did not reject the invitation.

Anjani keeps watching the scene between Alenna and Mario. He was truly at a loss for words. Right now the taste in his heart was mixed, but the resentment was the most domineering.

"Eh-eh, where are they going? Go play that way, anyway. No, no luck. We got a statue here" Ken protested.

Alenna and Mario left without saying goodbye. Alenna only briefly waved at Anjani and Ken. Just a casual wave of hands without words. After that Alenna again invited Mario to come with her. Again Mario did not protest with Alenna's attitude.

Ken took quick steps trying to get closer to Mario and Alenna.

"Hey, wait!" exclaim Ken.

"Stop! Don't bother!" alenna protest. The protest instantly brought Ken's steps to a halt.

"Ken, I'm home. Don't come after me. Please send my apology to the others. Excuse me!" said Mario.

Ken can't stop Mario and Alenna. Actually Ken was also curious why Mario could get to the village by Alenna. However, Ken had no chance to ask. Ken could only be speechless as he watched Mario and Alenna leave.

"Just leave them alone" said Dika who suddenly stood beside Ken.

"Anjani, are you surprised?" ask Ken. He caught an unusual expression on Anjani's face.

"Wow, I'm surprised! Completely surprised," Anjani explained with a flat expression.

"Ah, so curious about that beautiful bule! Who's Mario, anyway?" ask Dika.

Ken just shrugged his shoulders, as a sign that he was less so know. Ken actually knows a little about Alenna, but he doesn't intend to discuss it let alone tell the other friends.

"Not to be discussed anymore, Dika. That's their privacy. What is clear, do not let our holiday events mess up just because of them. When Juno and Meli ask, just say Mario came home because suddenly there is business. Forget it and don't talk about it again. Just enjoy a vacation in this village," explained Anjani.

Anjani spontaneously said so. He did not want to add to the annoyance that had occupied his heart. Choose silence, do not discuss further, then forget to be the right choice according to him at that time. Although he actually has a million questions about Mario and Alenna, as much as possible he tries to ignore them.

"Come, we'll catch up with Meli and Juno!" bring Anjani. Ken and Dika agree and join Anjani.

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