
Hansel Feliks, a handsome man now abandoned by his own family. His uncle and aunt, who had once held him, were no longer pleased with him. He left his uncle's house and rented a small apartment in a slightly shabby neighborhood. Yes, his savings are not enough to be able to rent a large apartment, because he also has to divide his money for daily needs.
Disappointment felt. Long ago, when her late father was still alive. His uncle was always nice to him. It was all just a mask. His uncle was kind to him just because of his Papa's treasure alone. When his father died, Hansel was very young. His uncle plays the guardian and sends Hansel to boarding school for some time. Hansel didn't think that as long as he didn't stay with his Uncle, there were tricks and rotten plans that his Uncle was launching.
The inheritance that should have been his. Everything belonged to his uncle. Hansel had no power and no power whatsoever because he was not so attentive to such affairs. For all he knew, his uncle was the only family after his late father died.
*****
Hansel stared at the small apartment in front of him, he took a deep breath and exhaled his coarse breath. Upset at knowing the heart-piercing truth. Even more upset because his efforts to find a job always fail.
"Huh.." Hansel sighed throwing his jacket on the sofa. He immediately sat down and gently massaged the base of his nose.
"Dam. How could they be like this to me? what do I have to do now?" confused muttering.
Several companies have been visited by Hansel. However, all of them refused on the grounds that Hansel did not yet have work experience. Those companies don't want to take the risk of hiring someone who doesn't have enough experience. Some do not accept because they do not need new workers anymore.
For almost a month, Hansel struggled to find a job. However, the result was in vain. He was upset that he had to suffer like this to find a piece of money to survive. He believes the value is not bad, but why is it that no one company is willing to accept it.
Suddenly he remembered a friend. Hansel's friend at school. Hansel still kept his phone number, and immediately contacted him.
"Hallo.." replied someone on the other end of the phone.
"Cumshall, Marc. It's me, Hans."
"Oh, hi Hans. Howareyou? You haven't called me since we graduated from school. You healthy?"
"I'm not so good, Marc. Where are you now? are you busy?" asked Hansel hesitatingly.
"No, mate. I'm not busy at the moment. What's up?" marc began to wonder.
"Can you help me find a place to live and work, Marc?"
"Wait, Hans. A job? doesn't your uncle have a big company? why do you need another job? where to stay too, for whom?" marc was confused.
"Forku. I can't explain on the phone what the details are like. The point is I was dumped by my uncle. So I have to find a job for my life."
"You're banished? don't joke with me" Marc replied as if he couldn't believe what he had heard.
"Yes if you don't believe. Why would I lie to you. There's no luck, is there?" answer Hansel.
Marc was silent, he was thinking. Moments later Marc spoke again and asked Hansel to come to his town. Marc will help Hansel, because Marc does not want and does not have the heart to see his friend sad.
"You want to come here, Hans? Well, even though the residence is small. We can stay together for a while. For work, we will work together later. You know my situation and condition, right? my place of origin is far away and I am alone in this city as well. So come on, we fight with friends."
Hansel smiled, "Thank you, Marc. I'll go tomorrow."
"Where are you now?" ask Marc to worry.
"I'm in the apartment. I don't know where else to go" Hansel replied.
"Well if it's like that. You sleep, be careful when you leave tomorrow. Call me when you get here. I'll pick you up" said Marc.
"OKs. Thank you, Marc. You're the best friend."
"Don't say that now. Say it later when you're successful. See you tomorrow, Hans."
"Yes, until tomorrow. You go to sleep, too" replied Hansel. He immediately ended his call.
Hansel put his phone on the table. He returned his body to the sofa. His mind re-thought the events that upset him. The words were so piercing, it was still clearly heard in Hansel's ears.
"Nobody can be relied upon. I have to be able to rely on myself. Gosh, I still can't understand why Uncle is so eager to master Papa's legacy. Moreover, Uncle did not give me a penny. Absolutely outrageous," Hansel's inner disappointment, "You don't want me to have to leave this damned city. I'm sick of life here" Hansel said. Feeling too tired, Hansel ended up falling asleep on the sofa.
*****
A few minutes later, the bus finally arrived. Hansel got on the bus and immediately looked for his seat. He immediately sat on the back bench close to the window glass.After all the passengers boarded, the bus slowly moved away from the stop.
"Goodbye, Pa. Forgive Hansel for choosing to leave. Hansel's decision was already unanimous," Hansel's inner gaze stared into the street. He looks at the crowded streets.
Memories appear. Memories of when he was a child, he was often invited by his father to take a walk around the park. Although he had never seen his mother since childhood, he did not feel any lack of affection. His father loved him so much, even though now everything is just a memory.
The memories made Hansel smile thinly even for a moment. He is very grateful, he can get the love and affection of a family even if only in a short time.
Mama Hansel died giving birth to Hansel. Since childhood, Papa Hansel who took care of Hansel with only a babysitter. While his father is working, Hansel will be taken care of by a nanny. Although busy working, his father will always spend a lot of time to accompany him to play and learn. Guiding and giving directions. Also always give spirit to Hansel.
Now everything can only be stored in the heart, only to be remembered. That beautiful happiness was taken for granted by an accident tragedy that made him lose the figure of his most beloved person.
Hansel's eyes were closed, still vividly remembered as he ran into the hospital building to see his father lying unconscious. His heart seemed to stop beating, when his father was declared dead. That was Hansel's hardest blow when he had to let go of the only person so precious in his life.
*****
Hansel fell asleep on the way. It's about four hours drive. The bus finally arrived at the destination city. Hansel opened his eyes slowly as someone beside him woke him up.
"Hey, wakeup. We're here, son."
"Ah, yes. Thank you for waking me up."
"Where do you want to go? did someone pick you up?" asked the middle-aged man beside Hansel.
"Yes, ada. My friend will come to pick me up."
"Well if it's like that. I'll go down first. Have a good day" said the man who went to get off the bus.
Hansel stood up from his seat, carrying his backpack on his shoulder and directly down from inside the bus. Stranger scenery, he did not expect if he would be desperate to go to a foreign place that he had never visited before.
His phone rang, Hansel got a call from Marc. Hansel immediately received a call from his friend.
"Cumshall, Marc. I just got off the bus. Where are you?" ask Hansel.
"I'm at the Stop. I've been waiting for you ever since" replied Marc.
"Where? I don't see you" replied Hansel looking around.
"Hey, buddy. Look carefully. I'm behind you" said Marc.
Hansel turned around and was surprised to see Marc. Hansel and Marc hugged each other lightly. It's been a long time since the two of them graduated school, this is their first meeting after all this time.
"You're a lot of cash, Hans. You're getting good-looking," praises Marc.
"Don't exaggerate. You've changed a lot too. Look at these muscles. Are you dating now?" hansel Goda.
"No woman likes a poor man like me. If that's only in a dream" replied Marc.
"Speak what you are. Come on, there's gotta be a woman who's gonna love you sincerely later."
"Ah, yes-yes. I always lose my word from you, Hans. Well, let's buy some food and go back home. Later in the afternoon I'll take you around" said Marc.
"Ok" replied Hansel.
Marc and Hansel leave the stop. They want to find a small restaurant to eat and then Marc will invite Hansel to go to his apartment.
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