Magic Lantern

Spell The Love's

Tania tidied up her books. He prefers to spend his time in the library.

Do the work and repeat the lesson. Waiting for the time when he is getting ready for work.

Her phone is ringing. He rushed out of the library. Receiving his phone while walking towards his parked bike.

“Ratihi! How's it going? It's been a long time.”Said Tania with a happy tone.

“I remember you. Just wanted to ask how you are.” Said Ratih across the phone.

“Ahead of the end of the semester I'm very busy. Especially in the new year. Busyness in the office also increased.” Tania Bright.

“Yeah, close year. Same with here.”

“You didn't mean to collect your promise, did you?” Tania said with a laugh.

“If you don't mind.” Ratih Timpal. They laugh together.

“Do not worry. I remember my promise. It's just, I'm waiting for the right moment.” Tania Sahut.

“There is no right moment. Getting busier near deadline.” Sahut Ratih's.

“Yes, you're right. All right, can you take a vacation here. When I'm off?”

“Sure. I'll take a leave.”

“I will also take time off to spend time with you.” Tania.

“Yeah, would be great fun. I've never been out of the country before. Absolutely.”

“You'll love New Zealand. “

“Yeah. I'll start taking care of my passport and visa.”

“Yeah, great!”

“I have to go. Kreshna needs me. We'll call back later. Ok?”

“Ok!”

Tania hung up. Walk near his bike. Enjoying it. Heading to his house.

Vacationing with Ratih will refresh his mind. After being busy studying and working. Vacationing is something that should be done.

His mind floated on Daren. Their relationship is stretched not because their communication is interrupted but a new activity Daren working with his professor is also part time job.

Tania herself was reluctant to put up any hope. He doesn't know Daren. Daren's decision to leave her gay lover. Only Daren knows why.

They haven't talked about anything. Realizing they do not have the right to know each other's personal lives.

If his relationship with Daren is stretched. On the contrary, his communication with Pras felt more flowing.

“How do you think the mindset of a gay?” Tania asked Pras when she called.

“What kind of mindset?”

“Maybe they become normal?”

Pras speechless, “seems difficult.”

“Yeah. What was the reason they left her boyfriend?”

“Maybe like a regular couple. There is a mismatch.”

“Yeah. Looks like Daren doesn't fit in with his ex-girlfriend. I was terrified to see it myself. It seems, he also wants to be independent. Escape from the protection of his lover.”

“You mean all this time, her lover who financed her?”

“Yeah. So is.”

“Better you don't expect too much.”.

“Yeah. After all, we are just friends and friends.”

“Yeah.”

Sometimes they still do their habits. Especially since Daren broke up with his girlfriend.

It's just that the time is adjusted to Daren's free time. Since Daren lived in a small flat. He never invited a social meeting back home.

Tania knocked on Daren's flat door. Door opens. Daren's smile expands.

“Come in!” His word.

Tania came in carrying the compact disk she bought. Grilled lamb with smash potatoe.

Flat Daren studio size so that all become one in one room without a bulkhead. Except the bathroom.

Tania threw herself onto the sofa that Daren turned into a bed if needed. Make the room look more spacious as well.

“I made pudding for you.” Said Daren taking out the pudding he made from the refrigerator, “you like?”

Tania nods her head, “yeah, I love pudding.”

“Crown and vanilla pudding. I made the flavel without eggs. I replaced it with heavy cream.”

“Do we eat first before watching?” Tania asked Daren.

“Yeah, I think we should eat first.” Daren took the dishes on the dish shelf near the sink. Forks, spoons and knives.

Opening her refrigerator took the orange juice and poured it into a glass for her and Tania.

“Your flats are small but very neat.” Praise Tania.

“I try to make it as comfortable as possible.” Daren Sahut.

There are two chairs on the round table that serves as a dining table.

“How were your days?” Tania asked as she picked up the smash potatoe that had been moved to the bowl. Slicing roasted lamb with slices is quite large.

“Good. How about you?”

“As usual. How do you feel after you parted ways with Thomas?”

Daren sliced the roasted lamb pretty thickly. Spooning a smash potato into his plate.

“Alright. Me and Thomas don't fit in. Parting with him made me free from the great stone crush.” Bright Daren.

“I'm afraid you're heartbroken. Losing the spirit of life.”

“You are very considerate. Don't worry about me. I'm fine.”

“How can I not worry about you? You guys are fighting because of me. I feel very bad.”

“Not because of you.” Dylan cut back the roasted lamb in thick cuts,”I want to tell you everything. But you yourself don't want to. Maybe when the time comes. I'll tell you.”

“I don't want to interfere in your affairs. Don't want to ruin anything between us.” Tania.

“Terusi to you.” Daren Sahut.

Tania took a cake plate for her and Daren. Cut the pudding Daren made and pour vla on it.

“One pudding of yours. You made it yourself?” Praise Tania, “flanya so creamy and sweet. Fragrant vanilla. I really like the smell of vanilla.”

“Yeah, I made it myself. I'm glad you like it. The food you brought was also very delicious.”

“I bought it in my restaurant subscription.”

“You bought what CD?” Tanya Daren gulped down her cold orange juice. Slicing the pudding onto the cake plate and pouring fla onto it. The smell of vanilla emanating from the fla. Add to that the pudding.

“A Man Called Otto.” Reply Tania bribed the pudding .

“About what?”

“About the old man left by his dead wife ahead of him. Forced to retire after 40 years of service. The grumpy old man. Suicide attempts repeatedly until meeting a young family. Friendship between them.”

“It looks like the story is interesting.” Daren Sahut.

Finish eating and washing dishes. Daren installed the compact disk that Tania bought.

They watch movies while discussing it.

“They are a harmonious couple. “ Said Tania approved Daren.

“So sweet once yes..” Daren Timpal.

Both of them were sad when Oto's wife died. Leaving Oto alone.

“Tragedy begins.” Ceplos Daren,”I don’t think I could stand to see Oto after his wife death. What a pitty.”

“Yeah.” Tania said.

“Successful death of his wife. He's like he doesn't have a life anymore.” Daren Timpal.

“Yes, that's why he tried to repeatedly kill himself after being forced into retirement. Wife died. Job missing. No children.”

“Sebom kara. This film is really tragic.” Timpal Daren, “I'm glad Oto got to know the young family. They were like grandchildren he never had. Make his life more meaningful.”