Restore Your Smile

Recollecting

That day also Mbok Yani and Celine returned to their hometown. After the funeral was over, they immediately went to the airport and returned by plane. Dion's goods were temporarily deposited with James and would only be discussed later.

James returned to the dormitory and opened the door of his room. The everyday sight he saw, was plastered before him. But somehow, this time he felt something was different.

James entered his room slowly, as his eyes circled the things inside, before he sat down on his bed. Everything still looks the same. Nothing has changed. But still, he felt something was diminishing.

James smiled bitterly. What's different? What is reduced? The cave is often alone in the room. The cave also often did not see him all day. So why do you have to do this, James? Like another girl 'dapet' aja .... James laughed at himself.

James laid himself down. He took a pillow, then covered his face with it. He felt very tired. He wants to sleep and rest his brain. He doesn't want to think about anything. Just sleeping.

And ... shortly thereafter ... in silence and silence .. tears were seen dripping down her cheeks.

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Today, college finished early. At 13:00 James had finished his lunch in the campus cafeteria. He had no other plans after that. Finally, he decided to return to the dormitory and would spend time in the room doing some sort of activity.

After lying for so long in his bed, he began to feel bored. Sleep can't. Mood play again no. What do you want to do, huh ?

Finally he decided to clean up the room. In addition to wasting energy like exercise, can take time and divert the mind, the activity of cleaning the room always ends positively. Rooms become neat, clean and comfortable to live in. (exactly home/apartment sales advertising yes, bund ... ).

James began his work by sorting his college books. Next he tidied up the items located on the study table. (indeed most, he was the one who used the study table compared to Dion). When he finished, he turned to the closet to get his clothes cleaned.

When he opened the door of the wood closet, he saw a pile of Dion's clothes that were still neatly arranged on the right side of the closet. (according to their initial agreement, Dion used the right side of the closet, james uses the left side).

Should he take care of Dion's stuff? Because at any time the dormitory could have put new residents into this room as a substitute for Dion.

Thinking of such a thing, James looked for an empty cardboard box and intended to pack Dion's things. His hands stretched out on Dion's pile of clothes and began to lift him up.

Suddenly his hand stopped. Can't! Not can't, exactly Don't Want! His heart was heavy to change the arrangement of this room. He wants to keep it as long as he can.

Back in his eyes traced Dion's belongings scattered in the room, and finally his gaze stopped on the collection of canvas located on top of the closet. He took Dion's canvases and began to notice them one by one. Including his work to be included in the exhibition, which has not been completed and is still attached to the easel.

Dion's paintings had different themes. Everything is good and perfectly painted, according to James' view as a layman in the field of painting. But the only thing that interested him was Dion's first painting, Celine's painting.

How's Celine doing now? Is he better ? James remembered the expressionless look on Celine's face he had last seen.

He then took Dion's HP stored in the drawer of the study table. Should he call her, just ask her the news? No, that's too weird. He had never talked to Celine. The only conversation he had with Celine, (although that could be classed as a conversation) was just about the replacement of the drink.

Or ... is it better to ask Celine through Mbok Yani? Is a week more time can make Mbok Yani mengikhlaskan departure Dion? Really, James doesn't want to make Mbok Yani cry anymore.

He remembered Dion's last message.

Not want to, Di .... Confused cave. How to take care of it? The cave may not be able to get there rich at the end of each semester. Money where? Gua is not allowed part-time work. Lahm .... Boro-boro thought of going there, for just news, uda cave confused cave should start from where. The cave is all wrong, Di ....

Finally James decided to keep the HP back in the desk drawer. Maybe a week or so, still short. Wait a little more time, until our hearts are equally stronger, he thought.

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Time passes quickly. James is entering his final college days. He began to get busy with his script. Although being a teacher is not his ambition, but he does not want to increase the burden of his parents by lingering in college.

The making of the thesis, the preparation of the trial, up to the preparation of the judiciary, made James' mind diverted from the problems of Dion and Celine. All that busyness ended when he saw his name recorded on the announcement board of graduation participants. Only then did he feel relieved. He has completed his task.

The graduation ceremony will be held in one month. That means, in one month's time he will leave this city, his college and his dorm. He had to start fixing his things.

When he entered his room and started packing, did he remember what Dion's things were? How is Celine? Almost a year had passed since Dion's death and he had no idea at all about Celine.

Guilt broke his heart. He had ignored Dion's last message for a long time.

Although he was still confused as to what to do, he knew this time he had to do something. So he decided to call his mother for advice.

"Hello .... Youngest son Dear mom .... Tumben-tumbenan can inget phone ..." said Mama Ratna, immediately nyerocos so pick up the phone.

Without making small talk, James said his goal was to call his mother. He told the background, his promise, until the burden in his heart, with nothing to hide. Mama Ratna listened carefully to her son.

"So so, Ma .... What should James do now?" ask James to end the story.

"Just go to her house, "Mama Ratna's advice is short.

"By going to his house, you can get more accurate information than calling. You can make sure and see for yourself how it is, without worrying about being lied to or being covered up. Thus, you can also be more relieved, because you have done your friend's last message in the best way.

You can come to his house with the reason to deliver his goods. Hows it? Good idea, right?" obviously Mama Ratna went a long way before James could ask or file a protest.

"The cost problem, you don't have to worry. Mama will send extra money for transportation costs to her home. You just have to tell Mama when you are ready to go there," added Mama Ratna who remembers her son can not make his own money.

"Yes, Ma. Thank you, Ma .." replied James aware of the truth of his mother's words.

After the phone was switched off, James began rummaging through Dion's belongings in search of Dion's address. He decided to go there to visit Celine directly.

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