Secret Alit

A Fun Weekend

Since his introduction to Kak Luni, Aciel often played at home. Especially during the weekend, when Kak Luni and I were relaxing at home, Aciel must have come to visit.

Aciel is a smart guy. He seems a bit chatty, indeed, so my house becomes crowded if there is him. For people who were unfamiliar, Aciel could be considered a familiar snob. But he looks so cute. It seemed that Aciel did not care, whether anyone would respond to his chatter or not.

Aciel is indeed different and has its own color when in my house. Every day, my home is always calm. On holidays such as Saturday and Sunday, the situation is almost the same as working days. Mama, Papa, and Kak Luni often move outside the house. I also sometimes take a walk with Monet and Ara on weekends. Houses are often deserted. So when Aciel came, everyone at home must have welcomed him!

Our new friend this one also brought change to Kak Luni. He begins to get carried away by Aciel's cheerful and baffled nature. I felt that change. Everyone in the house also knows that lately Kak Luni looks more cheerful. Not completely, but we are very happy with the change.

In the past, Kak Luni was more often moody and easily annoyed. I, as the youngest child, often got his sap. He often frowns over small things. For example, when I put on her belongings and forget I put them back in place, or the plants wither a bit from lack of water because I forgot to water them When she gets angry, I can just be quiet and go awry. Now, Luni is different. I feel like I can talk more freely with him.

Regarding Aciel, Luni sister probably thought I was her friend. Sometimes he asks about Aciel. I don't know much about Aciel. Normally, I would have asked Arlo Kak Luni a question.

Arlo and Aciel, although they are close friends, are two very different personalities. Arlo is quieter. My impression, Arlo was very careful before taking out words. As for Aciel, she has the style of a ceplas ceplos.

Arlo told me, once Aciel had a fight with him. At that moment, almost his fist floated into Aciel's face, because he was shocked to tell about the ugliness of a friend. Arlo does not like to talk about the ugliness of people. He also studied karate. So since then, Aciel has been a little careful when talking to him.

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One Sunday morning, Arlo and Aciel came to my house. Arlo, Aciel, Sister Luni, and I are already planning to swim. Arlo also wants to meet with Kak Luni. They had never met in person, only had spoken briefly over the phone.

That morning, Arlo and Aciel came to the house. Arlo extended his hand and became acquainted with Kak Luni.

"Hello, Brother Luni. I'm Arlo, '" he said

"Do not call brother, you are the same age" I said with a laugh.

"Ah, nothing, I called my brother to follow Alit," he replied teasing me.

"When you don't want to be called a brother" I said.

"Just let's go, Alit. I don't mind being called big brother" said Kak Luni smilingly.

On Sunday morning, the house was empty. It was just me and Luni, and my grandmother reading a book in the living room. While mom and dad, they're servicing the car in the garage.

After Arlo and Kak Luni met, we had breakfast and rushed to the swimming pool we had planned to go to in advance. We say goodbye and kiss Grandma's hand.

"Eh Arlo, look again" said the grandmother with a smile.

"At home again renovation, Grandma. So Arlo helps you keep an eye out" Arlo replied.

"Be careful on the road, yeah. Don't speed, "grandmother's message to us.

"Ready, Neek," we answered simultaneously.

On the way, I rode a motorcycle with Arlo, while Kak Luni with Aciel. The swimming pool is a bit far from my grandmother's house. On a typical day, it can take up to an hour on the motorbike. However, since this was Sunday, our trip was smooth without being hampered by traffic jams. We arrived at the location within a half hour drive.

Arriving there, Arlo buys tickets for four people. The price is not expensive, only Rp 20,000 per person.

Luni and I headed to the swimsuit changing room, keeping our clothes and bags in the locker. Before entering the pool, we took a shower first.

You could say, I'm good at swimming. Since Junior High, this sport has been my favorite. Different from Luni. He was not very good at swimming, only floating in the water. So today, he intends to all study.

Unexpectedly, Arlo and Aciel turned out to be also good at swimming. Luni wasn't too worried either, because there would be three people who could teach her.

The swimming pool is good. Depth also varies, ranging from 1.2 meters to 3 meters. The water is clear and clean.

Before getting into the water, Kak Luni was a bit scared and needed an adjustment. Understandably, he had not swam for years. Not to forget, I reminded Kak Luni to warm up first before getting into the water. He stood by the pool and moved his hands and feet.

Aciel and I taught Kak Luni to swim in a pool 1.2 meters deep. It is safe for people who want to learn. As for Arlo, he had been engrossed here and there in the 3-meter pool.

"Come on over here dong. Time in the pool is shallow" Arlo joked.

I who can be said to be a good swimmer still hesitate to swim in the pool three meters! Especially when Luni is studying.

"Why ah! Eat it here, safe. Most not in a two-meter pool. It's there, serem" I replied.

Arlo did not budge and remained alone in the 3-meter pool. While I, Brother Luni, and Aciel, slowly began to move into the pond two meters away when Kak Luni had started to adjust.

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Not really, we spent two hours in the water. Kak Luni also looks very happy even though he spends a lot of time holding on to the poolside. During the swim, Aciel did not forget to always make us laugh because of his actions. He called Arlo by his father's name as a mockery. This joke is often thrown by young people my age. Arlo just smiled in response while splashing the pool water onto Aciel's face.

The weather was getting cloudy, so we headed out of the pool to the clothes storage locker. We decided to take a shower and ended our swimming session today.

Although we chatted and joked more compared to our swimming time, we were quite tired and hungry. Finally, we decided to eat the fried rice in the food stall around the pool before going home.