Playboys
#5. Gravities
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Since morning, Liliana had been busy preparing for her needs as well as the son. It's his day off, and the very thing that happened was that he got another job for just this one day. He has an acquaintance who runs a travel agency business, and, and last night Liliana got information that one of her clients came from Indonesia and wanted to join a short tour in Frankfurt for one day only.
Liliana has not recognized the city too much because of her busy day. But, in short, he knows enough places that are often visited by tourists. After all Liliana has said that she will only accompany visitors from Indonesia, because she is also very aware that her German language skills are not yet smooth even though she understands what is said.
Liliana has prepared a special food supply for Eagle, and also breast milk is always available in the refrigerator. If there is no job, Liliana actually wants to take her son for a walk.
After being tainted, Liliana immediately exited the apartment when the clock had just shown the number six over thirty. It took about forty minutes to get to his friend by taxi. Usually Liliana will choose a subway or bus, but taxis seem to be more efficient.
“Hai, Sarah, am I late?” Liliana. He had just arrived at his friend's office, and the clock had shown him at seven more than twenty minutes.
“Hai, Lili, come sit down. He promised to come at eight, there is still time,” replied Sarah. He handed over some sheets of paper to Liliana, apparently containing data from the client that Sarah meant.
“She is on a business trip, and has only one today to relax before returning to work.”
Sarah's words could no longer be heard by Liliana when she saw the paper. Dimitri's photo and also his data written in full there, a surprise that greatly surprised him. Who would have thought that they would meet again like this?
“You know him?” ask Sarah.
Liliana tried to wake herself up from the shock, and she only had about thirty minutes before preparing to meet this man, whom Nabila had just talked about yesterday.
“As I've seen it, but I'm not sure, I'm a little hard to remember someone's face,” Liliana replied with a forced smile. She couldn't have said it was her ex-husband.
“Does this man know that I...I mean does he know that there are Indonesians here?”
Even with just two sheets of paper in her hand, Liliana was already making a fool of herself. I mean why should it be now? Liliana had no idea what to react to.
“I don't think so, he just asked the driver without asking what kind of driver he should be. So I better call you, because you guys are from the same country.”
Liliana tried to secure herself on the sofa by reading the available travel brochures. Quite a lot can be visited in Frankfurt, but because Frankfurt is more familiar with its business city, tourist attractions that are often visited are museums, skyscrapers, historical cities, complexes, and the cathedral church.
Old buildings that have a lot of historical value are always a choice for tourists. That is why Liliana prefers to walk around her apartment alone on appeal to have to go all the way to the buildings.
There was an open door that made Liliana lift her head, she wanted to regret it, but this was her job. With the reflex Liliana stood, as well as Sarah who had welcomed the arrival of the client.
“Welcome, Herr Dimitri,” greet Sarah friendly.
Liliana was silent where she stood, her eyes looking at the man intently. He did not know what kind of feeling he was feeling right now. The man looked the same as before, with a bright smile imprinted on his face.
“This is the guide for today, she is also from Indonesia, and already very familiar with the location in Frankfurt.”
Dimitri looked at the person Sarah meant to be, and his world seemed to just stop. They looked at each other as if they were just there. There was a look of longing in Dimitri's eyes that was very clear, and also shocking. Is this the meeting Dimitri had been expecting since yesterday?
**
Dimitri had already decided to visit Palmengarten, which means a botanical garden in Germany. If it wasn't for work, Dimitri wouldn't have come all the way to Frankfurt just to enjoy the buildings and museums, but if the driver was Liliana, it might not be a problem to stay in the museum all day.
It is undeniable that Dimitri is very happy at this time, he really did not expect to find Liliana back in the country of people. His lips had been incessantly curving since then, which he was still trying to hold. Wanitanya—dulu— is very beautiful at this time, even if only with simple makeup. But, can he feel like this after all the things he has done for a long time?
“How are you?” ask Dimitri.
“Palmengarten is one of the botanical gardens in Germany, covering an area of twenty-two hectares, maybe we will finish this tour for one day. Waking up in 1871, this place is very green and happens to be in spring, flowers are definitely in bloom.”
What did Dimitri expect? This is Liliana, like whatever their past, if it's work, this woman will be very professional. And of course, Dimitri is doing one day tour, but still he can not just ignore their past even if they have to be professional.
The Palmengarten building itself is very ancient, because it has been built a long time ago, but it is its attraction that makes some tourists click their tongues because of admiration. After entering deeper into the building of this park, Dimitri could not stop amazed by what Palmengarten has. Scenery
very soothing to the eyes, with green grass and trees, accompanied by a variety of colorful flowers that sweeten this location.
It turns out that behind people who are busy with business and work, there is a place as beautiful as this that greatly soothes his soul. If the situation was different at this time, Dimitri would probably hold onto Liliana's fingers immediately, then surround the park with a happy smile. I am sure this place is the best
express feelings, or have a romantic dinner.
Liliana explained well all the things she knew when she went around Palmergarten. Don't ask her how her heart is right now, because it's so obvious. Who will be okay when meeting an ex-husband for the first time after all this time? Unless they're okay after the breakup, then they won't be like Liliana and Dimitri right now.
They both knew that they each still had something missing. Some are very longing, some are trying to shake off the longing, and the two things can not just unite after what they face.
“Yes, there are some special events held here. There will be Valentine celebrations, such as a romantic dinner, then there is also CiderWorld which this year will be held in Frankfurt, it is a very important international event for alcohol lovers. They will display, serve, and sell alcohol produced by local people and around the world,
“All manufacturers, sellers, restaurant owners, trade press representatives, consumers, and also wine experts interested in this event will gather here all.”
Dimitri only nodded his head hearing Liliana's extremely long explanation. He just really liked Liliana's voice, no matter what this woman said. They returned to explore the best parts of Palmergarten.
“You often to this place?” ask Dimitri.
“Only when being a guide, it feels like it is enough,” replied Liliana casually. Although this situation is awkward, at least Liliana does not want to disappoint her clients.
Palmergarten is a great place to heal after a week of exhaustion from all work. Tropical atmosphere that can not be obtained in skyscrapers, plus the aesthetic nuances offered. Anyone would be happy to visit this place.
After almost showing lunch time, Liliana and Dimitri decided to get out of Palmergarten. Indirectly, according to the time that runs, this short tour is able to bring them closer. Even though they were not close, the atmosphere remained awkward between them. It feels like I've met
this, it wouldn't be complete if they hadn't discussed their personal matters.
**
After finishing lunch, Liliana took Dimitri for a short walk to the Messeturm skyscraper, which was the tallest skyscraper in Europe in 1991-1997. It is located not far from Palmergarten. The design of the building itself is one of the classics among skyscrapers in Europe.
People in Frankfurt call the building a Bleistift or pencil because the shape of the building is pointed upwards. The building itself is used as an office. From the park located opposite the building, the view is very beautiful, especially before dusk, when the sun will set. If the witness is a pair of lovers, it will certainly be very romantic.
“The difference is very far, I prefer to be in Palmergarten because of the calm atmosphere. I will not last long here even though the scenery offered is very beautiful,” said Dimitri.
Liliana looked at Dimitri who was staring at the building before them with a blank mind, not knowing what the man was thinking. Liliana did not want to know, although very curious. One day is really like a dream for him, to meet again in different circumstances, then be professional, want to feel like he is crying at this time.
“Sometimes we can not choose where we want to be, the choice we want to take is also sometimes unhappy. If you are used to it, in the end we can survive, all it just takes time.”
Dimitri looked at Liliana who said that, he just said the things that came to his head, and did not expect Liliana to answer him with a sentence that has various meanings. It could be like
unintentionally, but Dimitri felt it was what Liliana was feeling.
“You're happy now?” ask Dimitri.
Liliana looked at Dimitri, for a moment they were just staring at each other, gazes that had various meanings. Depends on each one they want to see what it all looks like. Liliana was the first to break that contact, the eye was still able to drown her in a solution of various feelings.
At a distance that was not far away, Liliana saw the silhouette of a man who did not sing for her. At least they have met more than three times, if the calculation is not wrong. Enzo and a woman, probably his lover. Liliana would not care about anyone, it was not like she was suddenly jealous, her eyes just unintentionally saw the scene.
“We'd better get back,” Liliana said without answering Dimitri's question. He would not answer anything personal, Liliana did not know what would happen in the future.
Dimitri had to resist disappointment because it seemed like he would not get the answer to the question he so desperately wanted the answer to. But at least at this time, he already knew the whereabouts of the woman he loved so much.
“Liliana!”
They stopped their steps when they heard the call, and turned their heads back. Enzo ran around a little with a smile on his face towards Liliana, and grew even more surprised when the man suddenly hugged her.
“Help me just this once,” whispered Enzo.
Liliana really didn't understand what was going on, and what kind of help did this man ask for when he was with a woman? How could this man recognize him among the many people who were here as well?
“Just say ‘ya’ or nod your head with a smile when I speak later,” whispered Enzo again. After that Enzo let go of their embrace, with Liliana still slightly absent-minded.
Dimitri stared at the scene in shock that he could not explain. A man just hugged Liliana at random, and Liliana didn't reject any of that. He desperately wanted to forcibly let go of that hug, but he was also aware of his current position, it could have been this man one of Liliana's acquaintances, and again, it could have been, hugs are very common in free countries like this.
“Ah, forgive me, are you a friend of Liliana?” enzo asked when he saw Dimitri.
Liliana also looked at Dimitri in shock, for a moment she forgot Dimitri's whereabouts. He was really shocked when Enzo hugged him all of a sudden.
“Ah, yes, I am his friend,” Dimitri replied. She's dying to say she's her ex-husband, but that's not gonna change things, is it? That is to say, friends are a neutral relationship at this time, he also does not want Liliana suddenly upset for telling the truth.
The woman who was with Enzo earlier, arrived among the three people. “I'm sorry for making you run like this, Leah. I just couldn't help myself when I saw my lover.”
Enzo suddenly embraced Liliana's waist. Not only Liliana, but Dimitri and also the woman named Leah earlier, immediately looked at Enzo in shock.
**
