Meet Up the Match

Part 7: The Endless Meeting

The drink in his hand thrust it in front of Aira. The girl heard someone's voice so she opened her eyes. A moment of staring at the face that was staring at him intensely, then he removed the earphones from his ears. Why was the boy standing before him? I don't know. Besides waiting for the young man's lips to say hello.

"Hey," The young man waved after putting the bottle before Aira. "We'll see you again. I accidentally saw you sitting alone, here's a drink for you. Sorry we disturbed your comfort."

Aira did not want to be so concerned, making the young man before her go awry. The man opened the bottle, then sipped it just to reduce nervousness. Moreover, the girl's eyes were still fixed on him. The heart's beating. What the hell's going on? Why is it so difficult to cope with the current situation.

"Hm, where are the others?" Aira looked around but no children had been with the young man. Simple questions for men who are plagued with anxiety.

The quiet person who felt unreasonable was trying to control himself, "They've come home, why haven't you gone home yet? Or waiting for someone?"

"Ouh, just want to calm down." replied Aira as she picked up the earphones lying on her shoulder.

"So, do you live near here or do you often go to this park?" the young man asked again to make Aira restrain herself from staying calm.

Aira re-attached the earphones without adding to the volume of the sound of the music being heard, "Near, there's more?"

"By the way, can I know your name?" The young man hesitated a little as Aira's cold demeanor grew even more unfriendly.

A sweet face was no longer visible when serious eyes stared intently at her. As a man, he was aware of the girl's rejectionism. Is his action overdone? I don't know. Right now the one in mind just wants to know what an Aira is like. The sweet girl who was indifferent.

Aira got up from her seat, and took the drink that the young man had given her. "Thanks his drink. Next you can ask again. Bye."

After saying what should. The girl stepped away leaving the stunned young man. A smile adorned his face. The gaze of the eyes did not release Aira's departure until the girl's back disappeared behind the wall. He was just wondering why there was such a cold girl. Not wanting to get too late, he also left the park.

After a few days Aira returned to the park and sat down at the place where she last sat.. While listening to music.. Aira also read fantasy novels...

A few days have passed. Today Aira returned to the same park and sat on the bench last time to sleep. The friendly nature made the girl more comfortable. A book of fantasy novels titled Harry Potter by JK. Rowling became a friend during the day. Imagination continues to surf like a speck of rain.

On the other hand, precisely in one corner of the park. A young man was stunned to see the busy existence of Aira flipping through the pages of the book. Occasionally handsome sweet smile that rises. Either luck or what but a clear flowery heart can get a second chance to meet the cold girl. Doubt in his heart forced him to be quiet because of schoolwork.

Right now, a pile of books was waiting for him to finish. Like it, do not like the focus starts to split apart so it is difficult to solve one by one problems that are usually easy. Moreover, the sound of heartbeats is heard so clearly. Not only was that the problem because he was also with other friends so it was impossible to waltz away to go to Aira just like that.

An hour later Aira was tired of reading and closed her book. The girl moved from her seat. So cool to wander in the world of magic to forget the thirst that struck. Walk to the store to buy drinks. Only a moment got his wish, then after getting the expected drink he returned to his original place.

While on the other hand, the Youth is still faithfully watching Aira without the knowledge of his friend. Though the schoolwork is still one problem but the heart is impatient to be finished. One thing takes ten minutes. Without delaying the time the task is completed makes the heart so relieved. Unfortunately how did he leave?

When all the classmates were still with him at this time. Suddenly he thought hard to do what to realize that time was getting late in the afternoon. "Alhamdulillah is done. Come on, let's go home." take the young man along while putting the book in the bag followed by the others as well.

"Come on! It was late afternoon too. So we're going home together or what, huh?" ask one of my classmates.

The departure of his friend made the Youth walk towards the store. Then buy a drink for him. Then he chose a bench that Aira could see. I don't know why that's all that comes to my head. Honestly, all ideas disappear when you see the silence of the cold girl. Sure enough as expected, the girl realized her whereabouts were sitting not far from the bench yesterday.

Unfortunately just a glance without caring about his presence. Time passes so fast. It didn't feel like an hour had passed without anything meaningful. Aira who was still busy listening to music suddenly let go of the earphones as soon as two foreign youths came to her desk. Feeling said something so untrue that he intended to get out of his seat but one of the young men held back his movements.

"Where are you going, Neng? We just wanted to sit down, you were just playing away. Our friend, yes." chirped one other young man while stretching his hand towards Aira as if he wanted a warm embrace.

"Yes, said the brother, sitting down again. Let's talk." said the young man who pulled his hand from Aira's shoulder, then sat quietly.

Aira was silent. Without hesitation, let alone fear. He stood still thinking how to leave without any commotion. The other side who saw the scene was feeling very upset. The thunderous heart suddenly heated up. Unable to let him rise from his seat, then walk up to Aira who was trapped by two brash young men.

"What do you want with my girlfriend? Sorry baby, I was late to have schoolwork first." said the young man who tried to make Aira understand his words because he wanted the girl to be free from discomfort.

The still innocent Aira could only remain silent without a word. Thankfully, the little discussion ended. Where he hurried away left the two youths who were being disrespectful. Although his hand was unconsciously held by another young man who was also foreign but certainly had a real difference. Both of them chose another bench as their new seat.

"Are you okay? Sorry I was sassy with my words." said the young man was a little worried because he was afraid Aira was angry for his actions that had crossed the line.

Aira is not a girl who does not know thank you, without hesitating to say thank you while reaching out a friendship sign. "Airas. Thanks again, but I have to go home. Assalamu'alaikum."

A name that sounds great in the ears. One phase of the introduction had passed him. Now just waiting for a third chance to continue the next phase. It was just that Aira's cold and aloof attitude seemed to be the main barrier wall. How did he break down that barrier? In the midst of happiness he forgot the step of the girl getting away.

"Mira! My name is Alex." Sufficient sounds are heard even though the distance has begun to be separated. Aira's right-hand manoeuvre became the code that the girl heard. "Yes, now I can say a name without hesitation."

The young man still did not know what Aira was like. Despite receiving friendship. Aira only cared about her room which had always been the most comfortable place. His meeting with Alex did not make the girl open even at every meeting there was only a cold attitude and a momentary chatter. Alex didn't give up.

For two months with the lack of intensity of the meeting, Alex ventured to ask for Aira's phone number. At dusk who refused to go to the contest. The park is quiet without any tension in the umpteenth meeting. The young man soared the hope left in the heart.

"Sore, Aira. Every time I go to the park I see you myself. Where's yourfriends? Aren't you bored?" alex asked without permission to sit on another bench that was as cool as his cold girl. He tried to be more familiar with Aira, even though he knew it would be ignored like a breeze.

Aira looked at Alex for a moment, then returned busy with her book. As always do not care about the unimportant questions that are always heard every time the meeting. Why do people like to talk? Too boring. Though it was clearly seen with the eyes of the head, strangely it was still asked without hesitation. Wonderful? Well that's how it is.

Alex sighed harshly, "I think you want to focus on reading. So I'd better excuse me, but before that. Can I have your mobile number? Who knows next time you can play with my friends too." Honestly, the heart feels bad to be silenced like a shower statue, but he does not want to give up.

Aira just kept quiet without taking a look from her book. Ten minutes later someone came and called Aira making Alex who was still waiting to reverse the agreement immediately look back. He saw who could call Aira without hesitation because of using a nickname dear.

"Raraaelg ... Sorry long ago, I still have a job." A girl came with hasty footsteps approaching Aira.