See You Tonight

Chapter 21: The Word

Sunday at 08:00. After yesterday I spent time with Ruben and Ahsan, on this Sunday it seems like I will be spending my own time again. On holidays like this, I've had a shower and I've had breakfast. The plan was, I would start reading novels while sitting on the balcony next to my room.

As usual, my mother was at the flower shop. Likewise with Hana who was here this morning with my mother leaving. So, there is nothing else I can do at home but read a novel.

I can actually play games, but I don't really like games. Even so, it seems I have never found anyone who can beat me in playing games, especially football games. Ruben, Ahsan, even Tora have all been defeated. I also do not know why I can play this great game, even though I rarely play it.

There is also a piano in this house, but I cannot play it. My dad used to play it the most. My mom couldn't even play the piano.

This morning the weather was a bit cloudy, but it didn't seem like it was going to rain. To be honest, I prefer a cloudy or overcast sky over a clear, scorching sky. The slightly dark sky was like making my mood more calm and peaceful than the white, blue sky that dazzled the eyes.

I also started reading a novel that I bought at the bookstore whose guard was a glasses grandmother. If you remember, the title of the novel is 'Rain on the Moon'.

I've read about five out of 25 chapters. The main character is Luwis who travels to find Jessica again. When I read Jessica, I somehow remembered Sofia.

I'm quite sorry that yesterday I couldn't say what I wanted to say to her. Even now, I really hope that Sofia is in a class with me, but I know that won't happen. I also don't know when those stupid thoughts popped into my head.

I can usually read up to 12 chapters of a novel each week. However, because last week I rarely spent my time alone, I only read about five chapters. But somehow, it still feels more fun the time I spend with friends than the time I spend just reading novels.

However, I still cannot deny the privilege of a word. Words written through the heart and soul will be felt to the heart and soul also by people who hear or read it.

Some words or sentences can have a positive effect on those who listen or read them, but some words or sentences can also have a negative effect.

People who are in the 'bottom' phase of their lives, tend to be more able to understand that the world is indeed a place for people to play and full of falsehoods. Meanwhile, people who are in the 'top' phase of life tend to spread words that are encouraging and wise. A word or sentence may have different meanings depending on who is reading or listening to it. Therefore, the word is a unique and very special thing that is always relative. Maybe it could be, the word also includes one type of magic that attacks a person's psychic, can even attack his own master.

Even supposedly he said, the wound caused by the word 'slash' was more visible than the wound caused by the sword though.

The wounds caused by the sword will gradually dry up and heal, in contrast to the wounds caused by the words, it could be that the wounds will continue to widen, it will continue to widen, or maybe the wound is only closed temporarily and will never be able to dry out.

***

I don't think the time has entered at 12:15. Means it's been more than four hours I read this "Rain on the Moon" novel. This time I read about ten chapters. So in total, I have read as many as 15 chapters.

I had to find my own lunch this afternoon. "Should I have lunch at Sofia's papa's meatball stall?" I thought so in my heart. It seems like I also want to meet Sofia, even though I have no intention of talking to her. At least I can see his face.

I was also getting ready to go there. Because I was lazy to walk, I also planned to use a bicycle. It seems like I haven't used my bike long enough, so it looks like I'll have to pump the wheels first.

Sure enough, when I checked, both wheels of my bike were deflated. I also have to find a wind pump first that I don't know where mom keeps it.

I sent my mother a message to ask where the wind pump was. While waiting for a reply, it seems like I want to make some cold orange syrup first. I feel a little thirsty and sultry.

After waiting for a while, I finally received a reply. My mom said her pump was stored near a closet in a shed near the garage. I rushed straight to that too. Sure enough, I immediately found the pump I was looking for.

After finishing pumping both wheels of my bike, I immediately rushed towards the meatball stall. I was pretty quick to pedal my bike this time. I really wish I could see Sofia's look today.

***

I finally got to the front of the meatballs. My breath was quite breathless when I just got off the bike. I was really pedaling my bike pretty fast. In fact, I almost hit a wall on the side of the road. Luckily, I braked in time so I stopped right before my front wheel touched the fence.

After my breathing returned to normal, I immediately ordered meatballs and iced tea as usual. Actually this stall also provides chicken noodles, but I prefer to call it a meatball stall.

Today the meat shop is quite crowded, lucky there is still one empty table left for me. I sat down at that place, too. I looked right, left, back to find out if Sofia was here or not. I'm pretty sure that Sofia is here, because I saw her bike parked in front of this meatball stall.

Not long after, my order arrived. How surprised I was to find out that the one who delivered my order was Sofia herself. This is the first time I've seen him deliver an order.

"Please Lang, you're not with Ruben and Ahsan this time?" sofia said as she put down my order of meatballs and iced tea.

I was silent for a moment and could not say a word. It felt like my mouth was locked or something.

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