Not as Red as Dusk
beachfront
The hustle and bustle of the airport cannot cover Esta's grief. Rico left him for work.
Rico, I'll be right back
A hug that was so tight yet so painful. Somehow Esta felt it was more akin to a farewell hug.
Esta: you have to go back
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Slender. Hollowly. There's not even any consolation.
Esta's father is still busy with her resignation. Which turned out not to be as easy as imagined. A long and boring protocol.
Esta's phone is vibrating. A call came in from Nick. Nick's?
Esta: what is it gonna take?
Nick: come out. I'm in front of your house
Esta: why should I go out?
Nick: you'll regret ignoring it
As fast as lightning Esta changed clothes and came out. This person could indeed provoke Esta's curiosity. Even in this bad mood. Esta still wants him to run out of the house. For the sake of meeting himself.
Nick: come in
Without much protest Esta said Nick. Sit next to Nick. And continued to look at the man with a questioning gaze.
Esta: do you not want to explain?
Nick: we'll know once we get there
The roar of the car into a zimphony breaks the awkwardness between the two. Along the way Esta's eyes continued to scan the path they had passed. Outlandish. Even he did not recognize this path at all. Where will he be taken?
After a nearly two-hour journey. The smell of the beach. Rows of coral hills welcomed their arrival. The blue sky that stretched without a stain. As if to calm down Esta's erratic heart lately.
Esta: beach?
Nick, I'm sure you'll be happy
Esta gets out of the car. As soon as Nick shuts down his car engine. Walking barefoot through the warm white sand. Such a wide view before him seemed to force him to admit that there were so many good plans ahead there. Esta took a deep breath. Fill every air bag in his lungs. It is very effective in treating the pain.
Nick: want to try something new?
Esta: don't be crazy to ask me to swim. I can't
Nick shakes. Then step towards the coming waves. Asking with an eye gesture for Esta to follow him.
Half his feet were wet with water. Nick stop. Breathe deeply and then spread out both hands.
Aaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!
Nick: try it
Esta: what?
Nick: it's better
Esta hesitantly looked into Nick's eyes. Trying to persuade him not to do that. However, Nick pushed him forward.
Slowly Esta looked down. Recalling the incident the other day. The criminals. Lala. Rico's departure to switzerland. Everything accumulates in the chest to cause pain and tightness that is very.
Esta spread out her hands. Over the high seas. Challenging the waves that every moment will hit him.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaa!!!!!!!!!
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The ringing of the cell phone woke Esta up. He slept so well last night. Thanks Nick. Going to the beach has really had a positive impact.
Esta: yes?
Rico: just woke up? looks like your sleep is good
Yes, better lately
Rico: the beach is indeed a suitable place to evaporate everything
You know I just came from the beach?
Rico: yes. Nick told me
Esta: so
Rico: this afternoon, follow Nick to the boutique to try on a wedding dress
Why not wait for you to come home? why not Nick
Rico: my dress size is the same as her. It would be good if she could correct it later
Esta: okay
Rico: don't make trouble with Nick. ok?
Esta: trouble?
Rico: he is stiff, but his heart is so felt
Esta: what's the deal with me?
Rico: I owe him. Sudh took care of you many times
Glug
