Meadows
If you leave, never come back
Ayatha had just told one of her bodyguards to send her toys, books, clothes and
some other stuff to the orphanage where Momo used to live, she didn't come,
for fear will awaken his memories in momo. After the mall, Maxi
call him to lunch together.
Ayatha sat down in front of her sister, eating the food her brother had ordered, Maxi only
looking Ayatha.
" Sister, do you just want to see me, or do you want to eat?" said Ayatha
" I'm full to see you eat, " said Maxi again
" Don't tarnish Kak too much" Ayatha said again
" Can you cook like you used to? " said Maxi again
" Haha, sure, brother forgot abroad I also cooked by myself, " said Ayatha
know the direction of her brother's conversation
" What about dinner tomorrow? " said Maxi again
" But what if after I get home, I want to go somewhere tomorrow, "
say Ayatha again
" Where are you going?" maxi said curiously
" A few weeks ago was the day of my best friend's death from childhood, I wanted to visit
his grave, it's been 4 years since he died, I've never been there, if
he knows he must be mad by now, I've never been there,"
said Ayatha smiling.
" Oh, well, I'll prepare your needs tomorrow, "
" No, I don't want to bring a driver or a bodyguard" Ayatha said
" How can it be? you'll get lost, " said Maxi
" Sister, now the maps application is a lot of tablets, besides I'm used to driving
alone, it's strange that in the soup, " said Ayatha again
Maxi pulled the corner of her lips slightly.
" Well, oh yeah, your necklace is nice, " said Maxi looking at the aquamarine necklace
hanging on Ayatha's neck.
" Oh, this is from Yosa, my best friend who I will be visiting tomorrow, " said Ayatha
" Oh, I see, " said Maxi
" Yes, come on brother, eat, " said Ayatha taking a little side dish to Maxi
" Well then, " said Maxi again.
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At 09.00 tomorrow, Ayatha immediately landed the car that has been prepared by Maxi, Ayatha
maxi had forbidden to buy him a new car, but still he bought it.
Ayatha placed a beautiful bouquet of white lilies next to her seat,
after setting up her maps app, she leaves immediately on Ayatha's journey
very happy, he smiled to himself, listening to his favorite song all along
road, rewinding continuously.
The journey that was far enough was becoming imperceptible to Ayatha, it had been a long time since she
not set foot here in his hometown.
Ayatha stopped being banned from her grandmother's house, even though she had been left behind for 3 years
the house is still well maintained, Maxi said that 2 times a month the house will be in
clean up, because she knows how much Ayatha likes the house.
He walked towards his house, opened the door, still the same, sofa, wall hangings,
his things were all still the same, nothing had changed, not even his bed
even still in the same place, Ayatha smiled meaningfully, how much she was
missed the atmosphere of this house, missed his time there.
" Excuse me Miss, "said someone broke Ayatha's daydream, there was an Aunt
50 Years old at the door of his house.
" Yes Bi?" said Ayatha, I don't think she knew him
" I'm sorry Miss, I'm Auntie Asih who was assigned by Mr. Maxi to take care of this house, you must be young Miss Ayatha right? " aunty Asih said kindly
" Oh, yes Auntie, thank you for taking care of this house, " said Ayatha
" His house was just cleaned yesterday at the behest of Master, sir said it's probably Miss
will be here, and he's right, " said Aunt Asih
Ayatha smiled, her sister really knows what she needs, if only she used to
not divorced from Maxi, it's possible that Maxi will be a very good husband
good for him.
" Thank you Bi, " said Ayatha again
" If you need anything, Miss can ask me, "Atibi Asih said again
" No need, I only stay 1-2 days here and again this is my hometown, I
understand everything here, " said Ayatha
" Well then I say goodbye Miss, I now live across, "
said Aunt Asih
" Oh, well, " said Ayatha.
After resting for a while and putting down the items she was carrying, Ayatha then went towards
to funerals.
It was already quite late afternoon when Ayatha arrived, still the same, many trees in between
the cemetery, Ayatha walked towards the navel of Yosa. After arriving at him
smiling, Yosa's face plastered there made Ayatha's heart calm, already
3 Years, feels long enough but also fast.
" Hey, Yosa? how's it going in there?" the word Ayatha places a lily in the navel of Yosa.
Silent, there was no answer, but Ayatha enjoyed the silence immensely.
" Behold, I have come, I have also used your gifts, Joshua.
it has happened, a lot has changed, me too, " said Ayatha
rubbing Yosa's headstone
The wind blew on the trees making a calming rumble. Maybe that's Yosa's answer, she
angry that Ayatha had not come to him, or angry that she had
dare to take the love of Andra, but Ayatha and Andra are not
have any relationship now.
" I just got here today, I'm sorry, I hope you're happy there, if
there is a time I will visit you again, " said Ayatha again.
He stood up, smilingly looked at the photo of Yosa, then turned around wanting to return yet his eyes
catch a figure he knows.
Andra stood at the end of the cemetery entrance with a sebouquet of lilies in her hand.
Ayatha was surprised, she knew returning to this country there would be a chance she would
met with Andra, yet she did not expect to see him so soon, what
is the world too narrow?
Ayatha was eager to come today, as this was already more than a week from day
the death of Yosa, she deliberately so as not to meet anyone here, however
seems like the calculation is wrong, or is this the will above?.
Ayatha was still stunned, and Andra was there too, she never thought she would meet
with Ayatha here, she knew Ayatha had come home, but did not know that she was
this village is also today.
If it was the Ayatha that used to be, she must have lowered her head, covered up her sadness, nervousness, and fear.
this was not the Ayatha she used to be, she did not look down, staring very fixedly
like he was nobody in front of him? But he's a nobody
again for Ayatha.
Ayatha started walking, towards Andra, Andra stared at the cold gaze of Ayatha, nothing
the warmth there, even Ayatha calmly walked past him. Andra
completely speechless, the fragrance of Ayatha's body flew in the wind, reopening
his longing, but also the pain in his heart. Andra could only see it
go with gloom.
Ayatha stopped her car midway, her heart was still not careless,
maybe he was just shocked to see a person who didn't want him at all
and his feelings, Ayatha drove back in her car.
He stopped his car at Aunt's store, he could see Auntie in sight
sleepy looking after her shop, Bibi still looks the same, not changed the same
once.
" Good night Auntie, " said Ayatha saying hello, The aunt stared fixedly at Ayatha,
he was familiar but also somewhat forgotten, after a long time of observing finally
he's conscious.
" Ayathas? you Ayatha? " the aunt said it was very happy
" yes Aunt" said Ayatha again
" Whoa...!! My husband, look who's coming, "Aunti said scatter
calling Uncle who was behind
Uncle came to pay attention to Ayatha just as Auntie had done earlier.
" Is this really Ayatha? "said Uncle
" Yes Uncle, " said Ayatha smilingly
" Look, how beautiful she is now, " said Bibi hugging Ayatha tightly, Ayatha
also reply.
" You just go there, we miss you so much, "said Uncle holding Ayatha's arm
" Go look for a new life, " said Ayatha just, there is no way she
explains everything.
" How long are you gonna be here?" said Auntie spirit
" Maybe tomorrow I will go home, " said Ayatha again
" Hurry up, then have dinner here, Uncle will bake some
fish caught by Uncle himself, " said Uncle
" All right, " said Ayatha.
" Ah.. You are really beautiful, " said Bibi again, bringing Ayatha inside.
They talked, ate dinner and continued talking, so that there was no time
it's been quite a night.
" Aunty, it looks like I should go home, it's already night, " said Ayatha again
" Come here a lot, well, we're so glad you came, "Aunty said
" Right, tell me if you come, Uncle will cook you a lot of good food,
" say Uncle
" Thank you Uncle and Aunt, Oh yeah, this is. I bought this for Uncle and Auntie,
just a little souvenir from me, " said Ayatha handing over the parcel to
Aunts and Uncles.
Aunty opened the parcel that Ayatha had brought, it contained a jewelry box, Auntie opened it, and she opened it,
then I saw a beautiful set of jewelry. Aunt was shocked to not believe it,
he's up to gawk
" It must be so expensive, why would you buy an aunt like this? " said Aunt
inexhaustible, he had never seen such beautiful jewelry.
" That's my gratitude, without Auntie and Uncle just yet, I wouldn't be able to do this, "
said Ayatha
" My husband, what about your gift? " aunty said curiously, looking at the gift that was in the
give Ayatha to her wife, Uncle so shakily opened the box that was in
in that package. Once opened, it looks like a white and gold Rolex watch, Uncle
surprise is not a bitch.
" this is genuine? Real rolex? " said Uncle surprised
" Certainly, Uncle is happy?" say Ayatha again
" I never dreamed of having a clock this good, "same Uncle said
surprised
" It's good that Uncle and Aunt like it, now I have to go home, tomorrow I have to drive
alone again" said Ayatha
" You're so lucky Ayatha, thanks to the card," Bibi said in shock
" Sma-sama, I'm home huh Bi, Uncle, thank you for dinner, " said Ayatha coming in
get in his car
" Be careful tonight and tomorrow, "Aunty and Uncle said, Ayatha was just smiling, Auntie
waved his hand quickly.
Ayatha left the place with a bright smile, she was driving her car
heading to his house. When he arrived, he saw a car parked there, Andra too
standing there, like waiting. Ayatha scrunched her forehead, while
is he there?
Ayatha got out of her car, Andra seemed to be improving the way she stood, but the same
just like that, Ayatha did not see it.
" Ayatha stopped," Andra said with a heavy voice. Ayatha's brain
ordered his feet to keep going, but somehow he did
stalled.
" Can we talk?" said Andra again
" I'm sorry it's night, I want to rest, " said Ayatha without turning around, she immediately
walk into his house.
Ayatha tidied up her things, glancing at the window, Andra was still there standing.
What the hell does he want? Thought Ayatha was upset, it wasn't enough to break her heart
once, why do people like to play with people's feelings.
2 years ago, Ayatha loved him very much, gave everything for him, yet he
leaving her just like that, now that Ayatha could forget about it, why
he should come again with that attitude? Not fair, if it is.
leave, don't come back.
Ayatha tried not to care, she then cleaned herself, after taking a bath, she
looking again, Andra's car is still there, but it looks like Andra has entered
in his car, he might not stand the cold of the night air, let it go
only, later on he came home, there was no way to wait until forever inside
the car, Ayatha thought.
He laid himself on the bed, drowsy and then fell asleep from exhaustion. Clocks
3 In the morning Ayatha woke up to hear the sound of a car engine being propelled, finally
he left too, Ayatha thought, she continued her sleep.
Ayatha woke up at 09:00 am, she opened her eyes, looking at the very room
familiar to him, his sleep was quite sound despite being disturbed by the presence of Andra, who,
getting home now is pretty fun.
" Excuse me Miss, this is Auntie Asih, " said Auntie Asih outside her room
" Just go in Bi, " said Ayatha.
" Good Miss" said Aunty Asih opening the door
" What's up?" said Ayatha
" Miss knows, last night there was a man waiting for Miss at the door until morning,
he just left after I called the police," said Bibi Asih naive
" What? The cops? Aunt called the police? " said Ayatha in shock
" Yes, since he was suspicious, waiting until morning like that, I just called
police, " said Bibi Asih
Ayatha was shocked, how last night Andra was waiting for her outside, then the police reprimanded her, she
must have felt very low. Suddenly Ayatha was worried.
" Miss, your breakfast I have prepared, " said Aunt Asih breaking Ayatha's daydream
" Alright, thank you Bi," said Ayatha.
Ayatha took a shower and ate breakfast made by Aunty Asih, her mind flew to Andra,
how did he feel yesterday when the police arrived? Why is he now so
care about Andra? Thought Ayatha again
After cleaning up the goods, assisted by Aunt Asih, Ayatha returned to the capital.
