Rinai Rain

Part 8: Silence in Solitude

Part 8: Silence in Solitude

Alvia Darsya POV Princess

 

The night star showed itself in his light. The moon's smile kept me thinking how to touch the bright light. My breath slowed by the charm of a night. The twilight I was waiting for had come home from earlier. Now I just have to wait for tomorrow to see him again. I can't wait to see the red clouds again.

My room was full of perfume I was wearing. The fragrance is long enough to disappear if I spray it a few times. I hugged the brown teddy bear Zaki gave me first. It still feels fresh my memory as he gave me as my birthday present. I don't know why Zaki's face is still shadowed by me. I tried to forget it.

The posters of famous musicians I had on the wall. The face of musician Iwan Fals and his signature has always been my pride every friend who comes here. I got it when he did a concert in Padang City a few days ago. I picked up my guitar and played a song.

I tried to improvise through every melody I played. The friction of my fingers and strings at each turn of the key gave rise to a distinctive squeaking sound. I felt every melody I played. To possess the soul, so that it calms every soul. I think I know this melody, I suddenly remember something.

"Farel's melody." I continued the melody that I easily played. A simple melody, but good to hear. The slow melodies suited his slightly reserved personality.

"Hi new boy, wake up." Someone woke up from my dream. I didn't realize I was dreaming about the mood of my room.

 

I can easily fall asleep even in a place like this. The woman sat beside me. His narrow eyes looked at the flower garden and the grove of trees that were in front of us. The nose looks sharp when viewed from the side. She was beautiful with the hijab she was wearing.

 

"Eh, sorry I fell asleep. Thanks for waking up" I said, touching my sleepy eyes.

"Know me, Cessa." He put his hand out. I greeted him while introducing my name.

 

"I'm Alvia, new boy."

 

"Oh you were with Farel yesterday in the library? I see you're his only friend here" I said.

"Ah you overdo Alvia, I'm not her only friend. You're a friend of hers too. Azka. By the way, you know I was with Farel at the library yesterday?" said Cessa.

 

 

"Yes, yesterday I saw he was bullied by that naughty\-IPS kid. Like something was wrong with him. I followed. He looked agitated at the table and you came. What's wrong with her?" I said at length. From yesterday I was curious about Farel who looked agitated. I don't know the cause.

"He used to have tough days that made him that way. There's one thing I want from you Alvia" Cessa said slowly. His eyes stared intently as if hoping for something.

"You mean Cessa?" my many.

"Make Farel change. Make him always smile. Ever since he met you, I've always seen Farel's ever-exciting change."

 

She hugged me. I don't know what that means. Her tears are flowing.

 

"Cessa, what do you mean? What's changed?" I let go of the woman's embrace. As a woman, I know exactly how she feels.

"That's all I can tell you. I trust you Alvia."

 

He stood up and slowly left me. It was slow without a purpose I knew. I still don't understand what Cessa said. He hides something even though he has peeled some of it off to me. There's still so much I don't know.

 

Is this what causes Farel to always remain silent in his solitude? I try to guess as much as possible.

 

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