My Soul is Close to the Eyes

CHAPTER 14 JASMINE EYES

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Three weeks have passed...

Gibran was busy fiddling with his cell phone. He was busy checking messages, calls, even all the social media he had, facebook, instagram, but not a single place he could find Gita.

The Gita is indeed evading Gibran, on campus Gita did not greet Gibran. Moreover, the last two weeks they had to face the final exam of the semester, and the week before they were off because of 'quiet week'. Of course Gibran did not have the opportunity to invite Gita to chat in class, because they had to complete the exam solemnly and Gita always finished the exam first and went home faster than Gibran.

Gibran is confused as to why the Gita is avoiding him. Maybe because of that kiss? If it is true, does Gita not like it so that she does not want to see him? So thought Gibran.

Today Gibran decided to call the Gita back, but just as before, his phone was never answered, nor did the Gita ever reply to his message.

Gibran was frustrated that the Gita had not given him the slightest explanation. He decides to go straight to Gita's boarding house without telling her first.

Arriving at the cost of the Gita, Gibran directly knocked on the main door of the cost and it turns out that the one who opened the door was Melati.

"Eh, Gibran." said Melati when she opened the door. "Emmm... Gita's girl?" ask Melati to Gibran.

"Yes, Mel. Gita's in her room?" ask Gibran directly.

"Loh, Gita didn't tell you, did she? He came home this afternoon." replied Melati in surprise.

"Oh, no, Mel." Gibran replied rather disappointedly.

Melati could see disappointment in Gibran's face. He suspects that something has happened to Gibran and Gita. "What's wrong?" jasmine asked, venturing to ask.

"Emmm.no papa, really." replied Gibran briefly. She doesn't want Melati to know the problem between her and Gita.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean kepo, Gibran" Melati explained. He felt bad because he was considered too curious.

Gibran smiled at Melati to say it was okay. "I go home first, yes" said Gibran, still smiling. The smile that Melati said was very charming. Gibran turned his body to leave, but...

"Emmm. We can talk if you want" said Melati suddenly stopped Gibran's steps. "I mean. Chat about the Gita." continued Melati holding Gibran away.

Gibran turned around and was curious, there was no way he would refuse Melati's invitation, what else this concerned the Gita. "Alright." replied Gibran briefly then walked towards a gazebo and sat there. Melati followed him and sat opposite him.

"Gita came home this afternoon. He said the exam was over" Melati said.

"Yes, this morning was the last test. But I guess he's home tomorrow. Usually he cleaned up all his things before a long holiday like this." said Gibran to welcome the words Melati.

"You have memorized a lot of Gita's habits" Melati said in response.

Gibran smiled. Melati begins to realize how much Gibran likes the Gita. But on the other hand he also begins to realize how dazzling Gibran's smile is that makes him attracted for the first time to a man.

"You have a problem with Gita?" tanya Melati awakens from her own daydream, a daydream of Gibran's smile.

"Not a problem either. Just a misunderstanding, maybe." Gibran replied somewhat hesitantly. She is also confused about what is happening to her and Gita.

"Misunderstand me?" ask Melati back.

"Yes, something you do but you shouldn't do that might make others misunderstand. Like that." replied Gibran explained. She couldn't have told Melati that she had 'given each other' herself and Gita a first kiss.

"Emmm. I don't know what the details are. But, I just hope you guys don't let your problems drag on. You guys have been friends for a long time, at least, do not keep your own problems. You can meet, talk to each other and ask about each other's feelings. Yes.. so that everything is clear." said Melati advised at length.

Gibran was surprised to hear Melati's words. 'Each feeling?' gibran thought while thinking.

"I know Gita is not just a friend to you, and you are not just a friend to the Gita" Melati continued.

Gibran looked at Melati and thought, how can someone who is still a stranger who is sitting in front of him now be able to guess his feelings and realize him about the feelings he has. And also, Melati's eyes seemed to remind her of someone, something she had seen somewhere, like no stranger to her.

"Why?" tanya Melati shyly stared at Gibran.

"No papa. I was just thinking about your words." Gibran replied, stopping to think about where he had seen such eyes. He felt that Melati was actually a friendly figure and easily made friends with him, whereas before he thought Melati was a loner who had difficulty making friends with others.

"I'm talking too much?" asked Melati while blushing. Melati touched the handle of her glasses and allowed it.

"I don't really like to hang out. Just this time I had a long conversation with a friend who was not a girl. Hehe.." said Melati slightly laughing while confirming the hilt of her glasses again.

Gibran smiled at Melati's very innocent behavior. He realized that the woman in front of him was embarrassed and misbehaved. Gibran did not want to make Melati feel that way for too long, because most importantly for him, he still had to think of a way to meet Gita.

"I go home first" Gibran said to Melati.

Melati was a bit disappointed because she wanted to meet and talk to Gibran for longer. "Alright, be careful" said Melati shortly after Gibran got out of his chair and rushed to get his bike home.

"Thank you for the advice" Gibran said as he turned on the engine.

Melati nodded and smiled at Gibran. In his heart he wondered, if only he had met Gibran first and befriended him, of course he would have been very happy with him.

The Gita house...

Gita was resting in her room because she had just arrived at her house. He gets a message from Intan who is now heading to his hometown. He went with Dawn to prepare for their marriage.

Intan is healthy and can take the final semester exam. While Dawn is now busy with her script and determined to quickly finish her studies.

Intan and Dawn have met their parents. They have explained the situation and are ready to take responsibility for what they have done.

Their parents had also met each other and finally decided to hasten the wedding and carry it out in the city of Intan's residence and family.

Gita was very happy to hear that news. She and Lala have also prepared a dress for Intan and Fajar's wedding which is scheduled to be held later this week.

Gita is also still thinking about her feelings for Gibran. He realized that for a while now Gibran might be wondering about what happened and what caused him to stay away from Gibran.

Suddenly, Gita's cell phone rang and made her daydream about Gibran.

"Hello..." Gita answered her phone.

"Hello, Git." replied the voice across there which turned out to be Alvin.

"Oh... What's wrong, brother?" ask Gita to Alvin.

"Are you home?" ask Alvin.

"Yes, Brother. Just got home." replied Gita.

"Emmm... You go to the wedding of Dawn and Intan, right Saturday?" ask Alvin again.

"Emmm. Yes, Brother. I made a pact with Lala. We leave this Friday." replied Gita.

"You guys are nginap?" ask Alvin again.

"Yes, Brother. Plan to stay overnight at the hotel near the show." replied Gita again.

"We're together yuk." get Alvin excited.

"Emmm..." Gita thought for a moment. "Anyways, the hell." answered Gita then made Alvin smile across the street.

"Okay, you calm down. I can drive, really." said Alvin more excited. While Gita rolled her eyes and felt disinterested.

"Yes, you rest first, yes" said Alvin, allowing Gita to rest.

"Yes, Brother. Thank you." replied Gita thank you.

"OK, I'll see you Friday." said Alvin and hung up.

Gita lets Alvin come with her and Lala to Intan and Dawn's wedding. He thought it would not matter if Alvin wanted to join because Alvin definitely did not have any friends to go with.

Intan and Dawn do not invite many guests, only family and close friends will be present there. After all he can take turns driving with Alvin.

The distance between his house and Intan's residence is indeed a bit far. It takes about four hours by road. Thus the Gita can rest and not be too tired to drive.