
“Seli, please call a team of 3 journalists to my room.” Decide Kansha.
“Good bu.”
The Journalist Team 3 who had been asked to go to his room had gathered. Kansha cleared her throat for a moment then said her intention of calling them.
“I'll be there.” Kansha.
“Means bu?” ask Neli, team leader.
“I'll join you guys for coverage there. All of you I want to enjoy the nature of Mandalika, Mandalika also has many beaches, right.”
“So what do you mean, I want to vacation under the guise of working?” seductive Bayu.
Kansha plucked her finger, “That's it. I haven't had a vacation since I took office. So that's why I want to come with you. Take it easy, I use my personal money, not company money.” Kansha.
“If we are up to mom, anyways if there is a mother maybe the process is much smoother. We can also a little holiday.” Timpal Neli smiled shyly.
“Of course, you are there not just coverage but please take a walk, you also need refreshing.” Kansha.
“Good, mom. Thank you.” Call the compact team.
***
Two days later, Kansha and a team of 3 journalists arrived in Mandalika. Mandalika is a tourist area of 1,035 hectares located in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. Since 2017, Mandalika has been inaugurated as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). There are 7 tourist spots in Mandalika consisting of several beaches, hills to rocks. There is also a racing circuit that will be used at upcoming international events.
After one day of coverage, Kansha and her team took a break at one of the hotels. The next day, the Journalist 3 team went home first to Jakarta leaving Kansha who will stay another day.
Kansha enjoys the afternoon air in front of Kuta Beach Lombok. It feels very calm, you can reflect on everything that has happened just by closing your eyes and remaining silent. Semilir afternoon breeze typical of the beach to dance slowly.
“Kansha.” Call someone sayup-sayup.
Kansha opened her eyes and her eyes widened when Nana and Ruben were in front of her.
“Nana? Brother Ruben? Why are you guys here?” kansha was surprised.
Nana sits next to Kansha as well as Ruben.
“You didn't say you want a vacation, we can accompany you.” Reply Nana.
“I'm not on vacation, I'm working.” Elak Kansha's.
“Work? Your team just got home this morning.” Nana said grimly.
Kansha chuckles shyly, “I want to vacation even a day.”
“Then why are you here? Do you know where I'm from?” kansha.
“Your parents told me. So because we are also not busy so follow.” Answer Ruben.
“Ah so.” Said Kansha nodding her head.
“I thought you were going for a walk but why is it even here? Like a statue only.” Nana Ejek.
“I just want to enjoy the beauty of nature. I look at everything that has happened to me lately. I realized that it made my life turn 180 degrees. My relationship with my parents improved, ARC became a big company and I became happier.” Kansha said with glaring eyes.
Nana sighed, “I'm also happy. It's time you were happy.”
Kansha smiled faintly looking at the two people who had always been the place to lean when she was tired of living.
“Oh yes, by the way the hill there is called Mandalika hill. He said it was taken from the name of Princess Mandalika who plunged from the hill because she did not want to be the seizure of the princes.” Kansha diverts the conversation.
Nana slapped Kansha's shoulder, “This you, this talk about life, is serious. Now even discuss the legend, you are strange.” Nana was annoyed but did not stop laughing.
“I'll block any emotional talk.” Kansha said laughing.
“Then finish the talk, let's go for a walk. Brother Ruben tract, he just won the case.” Nana.
“Wah really? Congratulations brother!” exclaim Kansha happy.
“Thank you. Then come on, today I treat as much as possible!” exclaim Ruben.
***
“This is great to be a pilot! Can have time to just go for a walk, free without using a ride!” sigh Happy Eagle, co-pilot Alan. He settles down on a hotel mattress booked with Alan.
Alan shook his head, “Just a few hours, tomorrow morning we have to go home.” Alan said as he sat on the bed of the hotel.
“Some hours are also valuable. Uh, how about we take a walk? There are many beaches around Mandalika.” Bring Eagle.
Alan shook his head unwillingly, “I want to rest.” Resist.
“Ah, Alan! You are not cool, come on just this once, yes.” persuade Eagle.
Alan sighed softly and nodded forcedly, “This once. Return no more than eight.” Rigorously.
“Jam eleven, Alan. Mandalika is still crowded even late at night, come on.” Refer to the Eagle.
“Alright, alright.” Alan gave in and nodded in agreement. “Ayo departing!” exclaim Eagle.
“Wait a minute, I want to change clothes.” Said Alan.
“Then I go to the lobby first, 5 minutes yes Alan.” Said the Eagle straight out of the room. Alan was just shaking his head at it.
***
Alan and Eagle walk around Kuta Beach Lombok, there are many street vendors. Many of them sell knickknacks typical of Nusa Tenggara.
The eagle walks leisurely with a cool hand photographing. The eagle likes photography but because he does not carry a camera, the Eagle only uses his mobile phone.
Alan walked while looking around, then his gaze was shifted to a shop that sold trinkets. Alan approached the store and glued to a bracelet.
The Flash back On
"Good, bracelet! Where's my bracelet?" peek Kansha suddenly.
Alan was confused. "Wristbands?"
"Yes, it's a Lombok bracelet. I'll name Nene" said Kansha gloomily.
"What is so precious?" ask Alan.
"That's it." said Kansha nodded.
"It looks like it's lost in the waves. It's okay, maybe it's gone." continued Kansha smiled sadly.
Flashback Off
Alan looked at the bracelet. Her memory was adrift on Kansha's sad face when her bracelet went missing during the accident. Alan kept watching quietly until the seller reprimanded him.
"This is a typical Lombok woven bracelet, sir. A lot of tourists buy this" said the seller.
"really?" muttered Alan. He looked once more at the bracelet and suddenly looked at the seller, "I bought this ma'am" Alan said.
***
After Alan finished buying, Alan immediately left the store but without anyone realizing, Kansha passed Alan. As soon as Alan came out, Kansha went inside the store.
Kansha was glued to the bracelet Alan had seen. These woven bracelets, reminded him of the past.
"The door is beautiful, ma'am. There was also someone who bought it" said the seller.
Kansha gave a small smile, this bracelet that gave her strength. This bracelet was the first gift he bought when he became a reporter.
But Kansha felt to buy it again...
"I bought that tie, ma'am!" kansha smiled.
***
"Yes Na. Everything is ready. Thank you for helping." Ruben smiled.
Nana nodded with a smile even though her heart had been broken. "It must be successful, brother. And sister should promise to keep Kansha well, give her happiness and don't make her sad." Nana's message. He bit his lips slowly, trying to hold back the sobbing.
"Sure." Ruben nodded steadily.
Before long the object being discussed appeared. Kansha comes to the place where Ruben and Nana are resting in a young coconut ice shop. Nana and Ruben stopped their conversation.
“What are you talking about?” kansha asked while sitting next to Nana. He put his beach hat on. Cold air immediately hit his head.
“No—oh yes where did you run out of?” Nana immediately switched the conversation.
“Oh, I'm new from the knick-knacks store, I bought this.” Kansha said showing the tie she bought.
Nana took the tie, “What did you buy it for? I thought you'd buy another bracelet. Your bracelet said it's missing.” Ask Nana.
Kansha was silent for a while then smiled slightly, “Because it's gone, I don't need to buy a new one right. There are many options, why should choose the same thing.” Kansha's reply was ambiguous.
Nana frowned confused, “Entai why you are more poetic since you survived the island.” His word. Kansha just shrugged her shoulders indifferently.
Before long Ruben had gone back to bring young coconut water to Kansha. Kansha fluttered as the coconut was in front of her. His memory of coconuts re-emerged in his mind.
The Flash Back On
"Well, town boy, take a good look at a Kansha's climbing ability" after saying that, Kansha confidently started climbing a coconut tree. Alan saw it.
"Can you climb?" Alan's astonishment mixed in disbelief, "That high?"
"Of course, it's you." sneered back Kansha.
Alan looked up, "Kansha, don't be in-"
Bugs
Too late, Kansha had already twisted the coconut causing it to fall to the ground. But the problem is..
"Alan!" pekik Kansha was shocked. He rushed down and approached the sprawled Alan.
The Flash Back Off
Kansha breathed deeply. His memory on the island is unforgettable. During these 6 months, Kansha tried to lock all her memories with Alan so that her heart would not fall further, but often saw objects related to her memories, her memories always burst forth without permission.
“Kansha, are you okay?” reprimanded Nana waved in front of Kansha's face. Kansha flinched and nodded small.
“Why daydream?” nana asked confused.
“I was just suddenly thinking about coconuts. Unique memories.” Reply Kansha looked at the coconut.
“Thank you brother Ruben.” Kansha took the coconut from Ruben's hand and sipped it in silence. Seeing that, Nana and Ruben looked at each other.
“You know Kansha? You are getting weird lately.” said Nana with a frowning forehead inside.
“Any? What does it mean?” kansha asked confused. He stopped his drinking.
“Yes weird, you so often daydream as if you have a lot of thoughts. Your words are also increasingly unreasonable.” Nana's law beware.
Kansha smiled small, “Maybe my psyche is still disturbed.”
“What?” nana was surprised.
“I'm kidding,” Kansha flicked her hand, “I'm still really very healthy.”
“Short of words,” decih Nana.
“Oh yes, Kansha. Later tonight you have no show right?” tanya Ruben switched the conversation.
Kansha turned to Ruben and nodded. Nana turned her face in the other direction. Trying to control his face.
“What's up brother?” ask Kansha.
“There's something you want to talk about. Later tonight after dinner, come to the hotel pool.” Ruben.
“Why should it be in the pool?” asked Kansha with a frowning forehead.
“The bottom comes first.” Ruben succinctly.
“OK. Na, you're coming too right?” kansha asked turning her gaze to Nana.
Nana shook her head for a moment and then looked at each other with Ruben. Ruben looked at her silently, Nana then turned her gaze to Kansha and replied with a pretended unpleasant look. “I want to rest, I feel very tired lately.”
“Then I want to accompany you.” Kansha said worriedly.
“Eh, no need!” exclaim Nana. “I'm fine. You go alone with Brother Ruben. Tonight he said it would be a full moon.” Nana smiled.
“You're serious?” Kansha is still doubtful.
Nana nodded steadily, “Serius.”
***
The night as promised, Kansha comes to the hotel pool after dinner. Kansha was flabbergasted when she arrived at the entrance, a line of white candles shining down on the place that was popular because it only had moonlight. The red rose petals spread out forming a path amid the white candles lined up.
Kansha followed the path of the rose, her steps slowly circling around her. The swimming pool is very beautiful because it is full of moonlight. Then Kansha looked forward, her eyes whistling with Ruben standing upright while carrying a bouquet of red roses.
Kansha walked over to Ruben. Upon arriving before Ruben, Kansha opened her mouth. Ask a myriad of questions that have been around since the first time they came.
“This means what?” ask Kansha.
Ruben did not answer instead chose to stare deeply at the Kansha bead making Kansha a little misbehaved.
“Kansha remember our first meeting?” asked Ruben suddenly.
Although confused, Kansha still replied, “Of course. We met for the first time at Nana.”'s birthday party
“What was your first impression when you saw me?” ask Ruben again.
“Good sister, cool sister, and popular sister. My friends often talk about my sister in class.” Kansha. “But why ask about it?” ask Kansha.
“You know what first impression brother saw you?” asked Ruben without answering Kansha's previous questions.
“What?”
“I won't be defeated by a woman like her.”
“Hah?” exclaim Kansha in disbelief. “Means?”
“I will not be defeated by a woman like her. You are so beautiful, so enchanting and almost a destroyer of my goals. Ever since, I never cared about any woman. Want as beautiful as she is, want as popular as anything, all I care about is studying and learning to pursue a career as a lawyer.”
“Then you came, almost destroyed my defensive wall. At first I thought it might be a feeling of awe for a second, but over time the feeling got bigger and became a question. For years I couldn't answer that question, then when I went to Germany, there was a longing when I didn't meet you and when you were declared lost, my sky seemed to collapse. From there I found the answer. Apparently, the answer is simple. Because I love you, it's as simple as that.” Ruben.
Hearing Ruben's confession, Kansha fell silent with a gaping mouth.
***
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