Restore Your Smile

The End of a Promise ?

After taking a shower, James immediately takes care of the plane tickets for himself and Celine. Because Celine also wanted to bring the furry, they had to go to the airport early to take care of the quarantine certificate so that the furry would be allowed to fly.

Arriving at the airport, James and Celine immediately head to the airport quarantine office. After making sure the furry business is done, replace those who check in and take care of Celine's luggage. Then, they returned to the airport lobby to meet their families who were still waiting there.

"Where? Everything all right?" ask Papa Heru.

"Already, Pa. Just wait for the boarding time, " replied James.

Mama Ratna looked at Celine with teary eyes. "Celine is fine, yeah .... Remember, Celine got us here .... If you can't stand it, come here again. Let me know Mama, Son ...."

"Yes, Ma." Celine replied with a smile, then hugged Mama Ratna.

Tears welled up in both eyes. As it turns out, separation is a hard thing for them, although temporary.

"Already, already! No crying! Instead we should encourage Celine, because she has dared to do the right thing, even if it is difficult!" said Papa Heru who did not want to get too carried away.

"Ih, Papa doesn't understand .." Mama Ratna's rent.

"Papa knows. But Papa does not want all these feelings even aggravate Celine's steps. Papa wants Celine to fight excitedly! Let Celine always remember that we are all here to support her. I see, Son ..." explained Papa Heru while stroking Celine's head.

"Yes, Papa," Celine replied as she wiped away her tears from dripping.

Tong Ting Teng Tong .... Please Attention! Passengers on AA Air flight ZZ909 to J, welcome to board the aircraft through door number 1. Thank You ! An announcement was made at the airport.

"That's our flight number! We go first yeah, Pa, Ma, Bang!" james's pampering to his family.

For the last time, everyone re-embraced Celine as a sign of temporary separation.

"Be careful yeah .." Papa Heru's message.

"Jaga Celine to the destination yes, James .." Mana Ratna said with tears welled up.

"Yes, Ma. Just relax, Ma, Pa!" answer James.

Alex did not miss hugging his sister. Then he said in a whisper, "Celine's father, don't you take it with you, bro !"

"Lo guess what crazy cave, Bang?!" james replied in a whisper.

Shortly after, Celine and James leave the airport lobby and are ready to head to Celine's hometown.

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The journey becomes a torture for Celine and James. During the flight for about an hour and a half, they passed in silence.

Because after taking a bath James was ambushed with so many affairs, he could divert his feelings and headaches. But after everything was done, all the burdens pressed back on him. He could only sit back and hold it while closing his eyes.

Seeing such a James, Celine too could only fall silent. Sometimes he tried to glance at James, but James' position did not change. James remained seated with his head rested on the chair and his eyes closed.

Until finally their plane lands and they take Celine and Furry's baggage. They continue their journey to Celine's house in an airport taxi. But before that, Celine first contacted Mbok Yani.

When the taxi arrived in front of the house, Mbok Yani was already waiting for them.

"Mbok ..." Call Celine.

"Miss ..." welcome Mbok Yani.

The two women of different generations immediately embraced. James helps the driver drop off Celine and Furry's luggage from the trunk. Not long after, the taxi left them.

"Jiang, Mbok .." said James.

"Son James .." replied Mbok Yani with teary eyes looking at this young man.

Mbok Yani realized that they were still out of the house, so Mbok Yani invited them inside, "Come on... We just go inside. Come on, Son James .... Go in first ...."

"Ga, Mzso. I got here, " replied James. Hearing that Celine and Mbok Yani were stunned.

"The Big Master is still in the Hospital, Son .." said Mbok Yani, thinking that was why James refused entry.

"Yes, Mbok. I know. But I came here just to take Celine, "James replied.

James was aware of Celine's attitude still avoiding him. He could only smile bitterly.

"That's it, Lin .... Bang James got here .... Furthermore, Celine can be alone, right?" ask James to Celine.

"Yes. Later Celine can ask Om Andre at the hospital where papa is treated, " replied Celine with her head still down.

"Yes already. Bang James said yes .... Celine bae-bae yah .." James said as he stroked Celine's head.

Celine was silent with her head still down, as if she did not want to see James. James could only sigh withstanding his feelings.

James continued his words, this time to Mbok Yani. "I'll excuse you, Mommy. Titip Celine yes, Mbok ...."

"Yes, Son James .... Thank you .... Thank you very much .." said Mbok Yani with tears began to inundate his eyes.

James turned his back and wanted to get out of the place as long as he could hold back his feelings.

"Bang James!" There was an exclamation along with a pull on the back of his shirt.

James stopped his steps and turned his back. Not yet had he said or thought anything, Celine had hugged herself tightly and was sobbing.

"Bang James sorry .... Sorry yeah .... Thanks .... Thanks Bang James .." he said over and over again.

James's reddened eyes held back tears, but forced himself to make a sound, even though his voice had been choked.

"Sorry what, Lin? There's nothing wrong here, "he said as he stroked Celine's hair.

But Celine still sobbed with her shoulders still shaking in her arms. James was confused, not knowing what to say. All he could do was continue stroking Celine's long hair until Celine calmed down a little.

After she felt Celine's cry somewhat subsided, released Celine's embrace, then held Celine's shoulder. Then James slightly bent his body so that their faces aligned. The face of Celine was fixed. And Celine again lowered her gaze, not daring to stare at James face straight away.

"Cin .... Bang James was not angry with Celine even though Celine chose to return as now. Sorry well, Bang James attitude so when asked Celine at that time. Like Mama said, Bang James had a lot of thoughts.

Celine's decision was right. Already well. So Celine spirit well .... Bang James will support Celine as always. So, if there's anything, Celine same story Bang James yeah .... Don't hold your own. Okay?" james said with a smile.

Celine nodded her head in response. His head is still down. Little screams are still heard from him.

"Have you? Anything else?" james said he tried to look relaxed, even though his heart was so heavy he wanted to hug and bring Celine back home.

Celine again wrapped her arms around James' neck. Behind the recess of his neck, James could feel Celine's head shaking.

James returned Celine's embrace by clutching her tightly. He wanted to capture this moment as a memory that might never happen again.

"Yes already .... Bae-bae well .." said James starting to loosen his arms after a while. This time James felt Celine nod. And before long, their embrace slipped.

James leaves his feet behind Celine's house. After a long distance, he turned back. The sight of Mbok Yani and Celine still in front of the house led to his departure. Waving his hand as a farewell greeting, which was immediately replied by Celine and Mbok Yani.

But just seconds later, James saw Celine take her eyes off him and hug Mbok Yani. Celine was crying.

Seeing that, James immediately turned his body around and quickened his pace. He stiffened his heart and gritted his teeth to hold back his feelings that were about to burst out. He better leave before he does something he might regret.

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Before returning to the city, James took time to the tomb of Dion. I don't know what exactly he wants to do there, maybe some sort of report or express the feelings he's been holding back.

The atmosphere at the cemetery was very quiet. James hardly met anyone but the father of the tomb guard. Understand, now are not the moments where people generally make pilgrimages.

James walked down the grassy road, then stopped in front of a gravestone that read Dion Adipratama. For a long time he stood and looked at the tomb. Until he finally opened his voice.

"Hi, bro ! Sorry, I've been here a long time." James speaks for himself.

After taking a deep breath, James again said, "Bro, the cave wants to report! The task of the cave is here well! The cave can only keep adek lo this limited. Now adek you're back to your house. He chose himself. So what can a cave be? How can the cave keep him? So, uda's enough right, bro ?"

James laughed bitterly. "Congo got karma, bro ! The early caves were angry at elo because you felt you cave absurd task. Even after the last message you ignored. Didn't think the cave would finally be like this. Once his task was withdrawn, the cave was lost. Strange cave huh?!"

No one answered. Only the roar of the breeze gently blew in James' ear. James was speechless, staring at the icy tombstone nanar. Until finally he opened his mouth again in a soft voice, "The promise of the cave guard adek lo... ends up here only, Di?"

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