Not as Red as Dusk

Rico

Slowly Esta opened her eyes. The sound of knocking on the door made him aware of the nightmare he had been buried all this time.

Sweat drenched his face. His heart was still pounding when he got up and walked towards the door.

Breakfast is ready non

Yes, yes, I took a shower

I was waiting at the dinner table. When Esta came up with a fresher face than before.

Sorry to wait so long

Yes: not non

They both enjoyed breakfast together. Esta did ask Asih to always eat at the dining table. Not consider him someone else or the employer. Esta has always stressed that they are family now. At least inside this house.

Asih: today I was asked to go to the office of Mr. Budi non

Esta: so let's go together

Esta put Asih down in front of Pak Budi's office. While he headed to Cik Mei's restaurant. Well. Although still on leave. But Esta always wants to go to that place. Because to the rooftop. It seems impossible no more. The security there is tight. Only people with certain id cards can freely enter and exit the building. That's why Esta has been able to easily master the rooftop.

Ms. Mei ran over to Esta. Look at Esta from head to toe. Nothing is less.

Ms. Mei: you ate enough, right?

Esta: is it necessary for Ms. Mei to ask that?

Esta asked back while showing her cheeks that were still in normal portions.

Both giggle. Ms. Mei asked Esta to sit on one of the empty benches. The restaurant is not too crowded. Just orders from a few online drivel that looked neatly lined up.

Ms. mei: tell me

Esta: about what?

Miss mei: everything

Esta stared at the witty face of Cik mei. Thinking what he was really asking.

Esta: I've already enrolled in college

Miss mei: then?

Esta: later after the introduction period, I will work here again

Miss mei: then?

Esta: every day to the bookstore and library area

Miss mei: then?

Esta: as always ms. sleeping, waking up, eating, to the bookstore.

Ms. mei looked in annoyance. It seemed that Esta did not understand the meaning of the question.

Ms. Mei: about your loyal customer

Loyal customer? Nick's?

Ms. mei: well. that's. how is it? do you often meet after your leave?

Esta: we never see each other again

Ms. mei looked disappointed. Before, his eyes sparkled happily. But it changed very quickly.

Ms. Mei: she also never came to the restaurant again

Esta: really?

Not as usual. Rico had no news. Even when Esta tried to contact him. Never been lifted. Did something happen?

Non Esta is okay?

Esta: ah. yes bi

Asih: it looks like it is agitated

Esta: yes. Rico has no news

Maybe it is busy

Esta: maybe

On the back porch. Esta enjoys fruit salad made in Asih. He is very good at cooking. Very quick and disciplined. All work is always as old as SOP. That's how Asih used to answer when asked.

Assume: non

Yes: there are guests

Esta: who?

Asih: he did not tell me his name

Esta stared full of search. It is impossible for an Asih to forget to ask the name of the person who is looking for him.

It's not Kai, is it?

Asih: not non

Mercifully. Esta breathes a sigh of relief. He almost put his suspicions on Asih. It was revealed that Asih was Kai's spy. But his suspicions are unwarranted.

Esta walked towards the living room. There a man was waiting. T-shirts and jeans? Who is this guest? Just a few close friends of Esta. And it seems that no one has entered the criteria. Men with high posture tgap and black hair, the middle of standing looking at the painting. Leave a back that Esta can clearly enjoy.

Slowly a subtle sigh slipped in the recesses of Esta's heart What was this feeling?

Location: Rico?

The name turned around. In front of him appeared a girl in casual clothes but still did not reduce her charm.

His smile expanded as soon as he recognized the figure before him.

Esta ran over to Rico. Hugged it so tightly.

I'm not dreaming, am I?

Rico did not answer. Just returning Esta's embrace grew tighter. Several times the top of Esta's head.

Rico: you're not dreaming

Deg

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Ten minutes passed. Esta still did not move from her position. Sitting facing Rico as his subject. His eyes continued to scan. From head to toe.

Aaah.he's getting handsome. Isn't there a girl out there teasing him? surely exist?

Should I follow him to Switzerland? but how much do I have to spend?

Rico mendehem's. Disperse Esta's obscure daydream. The same thing was felt by Rico. Esta has become a more mature woman. The parasites are getting more charming. Moreover, his appearance is not as ambitious as before. He really made me fall in love.

Rico: have you looked at me?

Esta: not enough

Rico: do I have to endure thirst because of that obsession

Esta. Then ran to the kitchen to get a cold drink and some snacks.

Rico: are you okay?

Esta: didn't you always ask the same question almost a year ago when we made a video call?

Rico: right, but I'm worried about seeing you now

Esta: what's wrong with me?

Spontan Esta checked her clothes. Is there anything wrong. Rubbed both of his eyes. Until patting both cheeks until reddened.

His attitude has not changed. And Rico is happy about it. His worries seemed unnecessary.

Rico took Esta's hand. Swiping softly.

Rico: you became so enchanting. After I left. I was worried. a lot of men tried to take you from me

Esta: oh yeah? I even thought something similar about you

Rico: so you doubt me? has he?

Esta: you changed from the school era.look at your body now. straighter, braver and your face more clear

Rico: clear?

Esta: handsome I mean, there must be a lot of charmed bule women

Rico laughing. Moreover, Esta's expression was so adorable when expressing her feelings.

Rico: I love you. more and more than before