Restore Your Smile

Palau

On Saturday afternoon, Celine was at the airport in town B. He saw that papa Heru and mama Ratna were waiting for him in the passenger arrivals area.

Unknowingly, he smiled bitterly. His loved ones, who were always there to pick him up and welcome him, this time did not see him.

Celine sighed and continued her steps. He had to hide his feelings in front of papa-mama Wijaya. He did not want these two parents to think of a no-no and misunderstand him.

He was determined to specialise his arrival this time for them. He has also promised to replace his girlfriend to take care of them this week. Anyway, the target of his arrival this time was to create a joint event that could make them happy.

After being near papa-mama Wijaya, Celine asked for a recommendation of a restaurant that was delicious and in demand, so that they could enjoy dinner before going home. Papa Heru suggests a Western restaurant famous for its steak. While mama Ratna prefers Chinese food which is famous for its Peking Duck menu.

Hearing the opposite suggestion of the two where one was to the West and the other to the East, Celine laughed. Finally to be fair, Celine decided to visit the two in turns. Tonight they will visit one, and tomorrow afternoon they will visit the other.

After discussing, tonight they decided to visit a Chinese food restaurant first. This is because the feel of Chinese food restaurants will be more stunning if enjoyed at night. Red lantern lights will be lit, hanging lined up adorning the restaurant from the parking area to the entrance as if welcoming their arrival.

There, they ordered Peking Duck which became the mainstay menu of the restaurant. Added vegetable capcay and sour-sweet fish, the dishes served successfully increase their appetite.

After eating, they went home. Arriving at home, each of them changed clothes that had been worn with more casual clothes, then chatted briefly in the family room. After cleaning, they went into their rooms to rest.

Celine looked at the ceiling of her room. He can't sleep. Feeling upset. The atmosphere of the house was so different without James. Usually, just knowing the Beloved sleeping in the next room has made him calm. Now, the room is empty.

Celine got up from her bed and picked up her cell phone that she had placed on the table. He made a call to James's number. Not long after, the operator's voice sounded, The number you are aiming for is out of range.

Celine was silent and could only look at her mobile phone. There was a feeling of sadness and disappointment flowing within his chest. He can understand that his lover is in a mountainous area that is very likely difficult to reach the signal. But still the feeling of sadness was just present.

Celine smiled faintly realizing her persistence. Since when did he belong to the category of bucin people like this?

He laid his body on the bed and closed his eyes. He better try to sleep again. Patience .... Tomorrow Bang James is home. We could already meet. Just stay a little while, not for another 24 hours .... Now calm down and sleep.

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The next morning, Celine and papa-mama Wijaya go to church to worship. After the service, they continued to the steik restaurant that had been targeted yesterday.

Papa Heru ordered Rib Eye Steak with Blackpepper Sauce. Mama Ratna and Celine order Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce. The tender meat and savory taste really spoil the tongue.

After eating, they take a short walk in the mall to lower the stomach. At about three in the afternoon, Ratna's mother advised them to return so that Celine could rest for a while before returning to her city.

In the car, Mama Ratna advised Celine, "Two times in a row, you treat us to a nice meal at an expensive restaurant, Lin .... We're having fun anyway. But don't do it too often, Lin. You also have to learn to skimp."

Celine smiled. "Gapa, Ma .... When else can you spoil Mama-Papa? If there's a Bang James, where could Celine be paid?" he said while grinning.

Mama Ratna smiled at Celine's reasoning. He knows very well the nature of his son who does not want to lose the problem of male self-esteem. Therefore, Mama Ratna chose to silence Celine's actions. She was grateful that this girl had not changed even though now her social status was already far above their family.

"It is precisely Celine who is grateful, can get a good meal recommendation from Mama-Papa. It's great! Mama-Papa can know where to recommend the restaurant?" ask Celine.

"From fellow lecturers, Lin. Sometimes if there is an event about important people or celebrating important events, like being invited to eat there, " replied Papa Heru.

"Kalo Mama ... obviously know from medsos, dong!" continued Mama Ratna, who was greeted by her third laugh.

The car arrived in front of the house. After going inside, Mama Ratna again suggested Celine take a break.

"Yes, Ma, " answered Celine short.

"What time is your plane, Lin?" ask Papa Heru.

"Actually Celine hasn't booked a ticket yet, Pa. Because I want to wait for Bang James to come home first. So, the plan will immediately buy tickets at the airport, "celine explained.

"Based on experience, usually at the latest James has come home around the 5th. It must have been before the last flight, " added Mama Ratna.

"But still we have to have a target time. If James doesn't come home until 6pm, we'll just stay, Lin. Let's not spend the night there, "break up Papa Heru.

Celine smiled looking at the two old men who were thinking about this. "Yes, Pa.." she replied.

"Well, that's it .... Rest .." said Mama Ratna closing their conversation.

Celine went into her room. He immediately laid his body on the bed. Tired feel. Not his body, but his soul. He just realized that holding back the longing can be so exhausting.

He saw his watch that showed at 15:25. Unconsciously his lips smiled. Any minute .... Bang James is coming home soon, he said encouraging himself.

The sound of the turnstile being opened, followed by the sound of a motor entering the house, kept Celine awake. Celine can surmise that James has come home from the sound of his bike. He immediately came out of his room, wanting to immediately greet his lover.

It was not just him who came out of the room. Papa Heru and mama Ratna also came out of their room to greet James.

James entered the house with a shunt. "Pa .... Ma ..." so he looked at his parents.

He immediately continued his steps and stopped as soon as he saw Celine. But it didn't last long. James resumed his steps with a bowed face. Once in front of Celine, James said, "Lin .... Sorry ...."

Without waiting for Celine's reply, James passed by and went straight into her room.

Celine could only see James' attitude. It felt bad to see James' expression. For the first time, he saw James' expression. Somehow describe it. There was a sad, disappointed, angry, and heartbroken expression.

Mama Ratna also realized there was something strange about her son. But, for the sake of keeping Celine feeling, she tried to behave normally.

"James may be very soybean, Lin .... Last year was like that too. Go straight into the room and sleep. Maybe because only two male teachers in the middle of the women, so very employed power well ...." Mama Ratna is trying to think positively.

"Yes. Celine please understand yeah .... We don't know what he's doing there. Let the boy rest first. Celine let Papa-Mama just deliver, why don't you?" Papa Heru asked with a smile.

Celine returned the smile. "Yes, Papa. Gapapa, "the answer.

Before leaving, Celine took the time to knock on James's room to say goodbye. There was no sign the door would be opened. Even the signs of life in the room were not heard from outside.

Therefore, Celine once again knocked on James' room while saying, "Bang James .... Celine back then yeah ...."

After waiting for a while, there was still no response. Celine surrendered. Maybe his girlfriend is sleeping so tired. Finally Celine left the Wijaya residence with a little disappointment and a question mark stored in her heart.

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