Short Story (Cerpen)

100 Days and You

Category: Love Story

Title: 100 Days and You

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Sometimes things that are intentional or do not make us understand in a decision to do it. Rini and Gugun were sitting in the campus courtyard while reading a paper. They were discussing the contents of the paper they were reading. Until Gugun opened a new conversation.

'Rin, I want to tell you something.'

'What?'

'I have games for us'

'Games?, meaning?'

'You know on this campus there may be some of us who don't have a partner yet. I don't mean we have to follow what's trending here. But I want to invite you to try my game, just a game.'

'Then what will you show me?'

'I have a game. So, I want the two of us to be lovers for 100 days. We only need to be together for 100 days. And after that you can do anything we are only bound for 100 days. How would you like to try it?'

'I'm not sure Gun'

'Yes, even if you don't want me to not force Rin'

'Mm.. But I think it's interesting, okay after I accept your game it's Gun'

'Really?, from tomorrow we start the game. Deal?'

'okink..'

FIRST DAY..

Starting from their departure to campus, during that one day they passed together until it continued in the following days. Indeed, if you look around they are suitable to be a real couple of lovers. But I don't know what they have in mind that makes this kind of game.

FIFTH DAY..

They are now in the campus garden, enjoying the cold ice cream chocolate flavor of both of them. Looks of intimacy created around them. Laughter and smiles always accompany them at that time. Until when they were cool joking ice cream that Rini was eating made part of her face exposed. Gugun immediately cleaned it carefully.

'Rin on your cheek is Ice cream tuh, here I cleanin.' Gugun's hand touched Rini's cheek trying to clean the ice cream patches on his face. Really when both their eyes looked at each other there was something strange in the twinkle of their eyes.

'Hhe.. Thanks yes.'

'Eat ice cream, do not be rich in small children. Shackle, Hhe..'

TENTH DAY..

'Rin, I came home with Dina today you don't mind?'

'Why didn't you tell me from earlier Gun, so I don't have to bother waiting for you here'

'Come on rin, I don't mean like that, you don't get mad dong!'

'Whatever you say Gun'

'Yes, tomorrow I promise to go home with you Rin, now I go home first. Poor Dina was waiting for me already. Ugly drugs. hhe..'

Rini was only stunned by what she was feeling right now. Is he jealous?

'Why he cares more about Dina than I do, ahh. This is just a game, Rin realized.' he said in his heart.

THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY..

'Rin you why?'

'No, it's nothing'

'If not, then why did your face bend like that. Is there a problem?'

'I don't have anything serious Gun deh..'

At that time, the gugun turned his body to face Rini and tried to hold Rini's hand.

'Rin you have a problem huh?. Dong's story is the same as mine.'

'No gun, you why the hell so curious about me.'

'She is, because I care about you, I worry about you. I'm your boyfriend'

'This mountain is just a game, why do you think it's like we're dating for real.'

'I just wish it could be Rin's reality.'

'What do you mean Gun.?'

'Ahhh.. No Rin, forget it.'

FIFTY DAYS..

Rini was walking to the library, He was about to find a task that He would do after returning home from college.Suddenly from inside his pocket there was the sound of a cellphone ringing and the vibrating sign, he said, when he found out that Gugun was calling him, he hurried to pick him up.

'Hallo Rin.' 'You have no time tonight Rin?'

'What's the matter?'

'I want to take you out tonight. You can't?'

'It looks like it could be Gun.'

'All right, tonight at 8 I'll wait for you at our usual place there huh'

'OK..'

'Bye bye.'

When finished, he put his phone back in his pocket and focused on the initial goal. To library.

The park is beautiful once tonight looks bright with a sprinkling of stars in the sky. But where was Gugun, didn't he tell me to come to this place?' in the distance, a man was facing the sky. Rini came to him because she knew it was Gugun.

'It's been a long time?. Sorry I'm late.'

'It's okay. I just came too.'

'Oh yes, what is it that you brought me here?.'

while giving the box red, and give it to Rini.

'For you.'

'What is this?.'

'Open up, sorry if it's ugly. Hope you like that.'

Rini began to open it carefully, afraid that there was something precious in this box. When he had finished opening the wrapper and saw the contents, a light green handkerchief was seen that read 'forrever together' with a knitted pink yarn. Truly it touched Rini's heart, never thinking that Gugun would give her a beautiful handkerchief.

'Gun, handkerchief?'

'Yes, that's for you. When you doubt use it to wipe your tears. When you're tired of using that handkerchief to wipe your sweat and sweat. When you miss me, use that handkerchief to remember me. May I always be remembered in your heart Rin.'

'Thank you Gun, I'm happy to get this gift from you.'

'Same-sama, save the good ones huh.'

Rini just smiled and nodded affirming Gugun's words, in her heart she promised to keep Gugun's gift to her.

THE SEVENTY-FIVE DAY..

The rain was very heavy, making them have to be stuck at a bus stop on the side of the road. Buses that do not come make them have to wait longer. Moreover, Rini who usually carries an umbrella now somehow he forgot to bring it. This makes them a little wet because of the habit of rain water blown by the wind hit them.

'Rin, are you cold?.'

'Yes Gun, the wind is so strong.'

'Just wear my jacket. Than you are sick.'

'Eh.. Don't Gun, you'll be cold. I'm strong.'

'So, no need to refuse that. His lips were trembling. I'm using ya.'

For a moment Gugun put his jacket on to Rini. Now he only uses a short green checkered shirt. Indeed, Gugun always wears neat clothes anywhere and anywhere. Moreover, he really likes short shirts, that is his trademark.

'Thank you Gun. It's better.'

'I'm glad you're okay Rin. I don't want you to be sick, I'd rather be sick than you.'

'Gun you say what the hell, in this world where anyone wants to get sick. I'm not papa don't worry too much huh.'

'Really Rin, I don't want you to do anything. I'm worried about you. You know i…'

Rini's heart was racing. Just wait!! What Gugun wanted to say was why he looked so serious like that. What's the matter?.

'You why Gun?.'

'I…'

Suddenly there was a black sedan car was struggling on the slippery road because of this rain. It looks like the car slipped something on the road. That makes the balance of the car disrupted to make the car drive not necessarily direction. It turned out that the car was pointing at the bus stop and was ready to hit Rini, because it happened that Rini was on the right side right from the direction the car was coming.

'AWASS!!!.' Shouted Gugun while pulling hard and tightly hugging Rini trying to run away to avoid the collision and protect Rini to a safer place. His efforts were successful, Rini was saved but, his body trembled in fear and felt shocked at the incident that He had just experienced. Gugun continues to keep Rini in his arms, he will continue to protect Rini. He knew Rini was terrified and now He was trying to calm her down.

'Gun, I'm scared.'

'Relax Rin, you're okay. There's me protecting you.'

Rini could not answer anymore, nor was she too strong to hold back her fear of the incident that was so shocking. On the other hand his heart was also racing as Gugun hugged tightly and lifted him up. Gugun's decapitation continued to circle around his body. A sense of warmth and comfort has now penetrated his body. Right, now he can calm his condition. Although there is still a little fear enveloping him. But, all of that slowly dissipated when Gugun was beside him. He felt very protected by Gugun.

All of that was done by Gugun so that Rini felt calm and not too panicked and afraid, because really Rini survived the fatal accident. Fortunately, Gugun was able to move quickly. If not. He knew he would lose his heart. Although indeed He never knew about his feelings for approximately 70 days He passed with Rini. At first this was just a game that he proposed but, somehow He enjoyed and it turns out that He was indeed in real love with Rini. Being able to protect Rini, it really made her happy. He does not want to be separated from Rini, let alone having to see Rini hurt. Better he who was hit earlier than Rini who must be a victim, really it makes him unable to.

NINETY-NINTH DAY..

Today is Gugun's twenty-third birthday. Since a few days ago Rini had prepared everything. Starting from the surprises and gifts He has prepared, He will celebrate the turn of the day with Gugun at a city park lake tonight. He deliberately avoided Gugun today and pretended not to know that tomorrow was Gugun's birthday. That greatly astonished Gugun. At the time of returning home campus they took the time to sit in the campus green park while chatting.

'Rin, to the bookstore later?.'

'Sorry Gun, I can't have an event today.'

'Tumben really has an event, an event. How do I not know?.'

'There are anyway, anyways you want to know.'

'You why the hell, jutek very same me, From this morning his attitude is very cold not rich usually. There's another problem, huh?.'

'Sir.'

'Tuhh... Is there something wrong with me?.'

he looked and looked at Rini.

'No Gun, no. No.'

'Yes, oh yeah, not tomorrow what day and what date?.'

'Wednesday the 23rd.'

Actually Rini knows the code, Gugun tries to remind her that tomorrow is her birthday. But Rini remained feigned and showed a calm demeanor in front of Gugun. Because actually Rini has prepared a big surprise at the turn of the day tonight.

'Yes indeed. But you know what day it is?.'

Rini was acting pretending to look at the clock, and said.

'Udah yes Gun, I want to go now. Hurry up, drugs see you tomorrow Gun.'

At once Rini stood up from her sitting position and said goodbye to Gugun, but at that time Gugun had not finished his conversation.

'Eh.. Rin, wait a minute I'm not done talking. Be careful on the road, yes.'

'Yes, I'll call you later tonight don't forget to pick up.'

'Sipp..'. He nodded his head.

When the figure of Rini was no longer visible, Gugun still silent, for a moment he thought.

'Kok Rini don't want my birthday?.'

At 22:00

There was the sound of a cell phone ringing from the table in Gugun's room. Gugun immediately picked it up when he found out it was a call from Rini.

'Hallo Rin, because of me you're not on the phone.'

'Yes Gun, but actually.' Talking in an anxious tone (just pretend)

'You why Rin?'

'I'm in Gun Park again, there's no vehicle here. Can you get me Gun?.'

'Ahhh.. Rin, you're making me so worried, yeah you've been waiting. I'll be there to pick you up.'

'Really nihh?. Thanks to Gun.'

'yes. It's not good that women are in the city park alone. Wait for me yes.'

'yes. Okay, hurry up.'

when the phone disconnected, Rini immediately prepared all the surprises that she had prepared for Gugun. He was eager to impress Gugun on everything he did.

After changing clothes, Gugun immediately picked up his motorbike and planted gas to pick up Rini in the city park. When on the way to get there, Gugun felt something was wrong on his bike. He felt uncomfortable driving. But, all that He ignored, he just continued to drive it unconsciously He did not focus his gaze too much forward. Till…

BRUGG!!!

A violent collision was experienced by Gugun, he hit a truck with high speed from the opposite direction. It caused him to bounce and get severely injured on the head. The motorbike he was driving also bounced far and even looked badly damaged. Residents rushed to rescue Gugun and took him to a nearby hospital for immediate help.

In the city park, Rini is still faithfully waiting for the arrival of Gugun even though He knows that he has waited long enough for Gugun who never came. He glanced at his watch, it was seen at 22:45.The mind turned anxious.

'Why hasn't the gugun come yet either, where is your Gun?.'

Suddenly his phone rang, shortly after reading the name in front of the screen he was shocked.

'Gugun's father, why call night?.' Thought in the heart.

'Hallo. what's wrong, sir call Rini at night.'

'Rini, sorry if you disturb. I just want to tell you that Gugun. Gugun accident.'

'What sir?. Gugun accident, how is he sir?.'

'father doesn't know yet, you better come here huh Rin, than Gugun always mention your name. I'm afraid anything will happen to him.'

'Okay sir, Rini's going to the hospital right away.'

Without thinking long Rini immediately went to the hospital with all his abilities he immediately there, he never thought that something like this would happen. 'Gugun of accident, O God save him' he thought inwardly. His body felt weak his heart beat irregularly that there was only Gugun in his mind, he was very worried about the state of the gugun. He was afraid that something bad might happen to Gugun. If that had happened, it would have made him feel so guilty for having told Gugun to pick him up in the city park these nights.

When he arrived at the hospital, he immediately asked Gugun's ward for the sisters downstairs. After learning that he hastened his steps to get to Gugun's nursery on the second floor, he enters the elevator. When the elevator door opened she immediately looked for the space designated on the card she had received on the lower floor of the nurse's handover. He was very grateful after finding Gugun's nursery. There was already Father and Mother Gugun waiting. Panic looks shown by his mother gugun, as well as the parents of the gugun Rini also looks anxious to see Gugun who is lying in the nursery.

'Sir, how is Gugun.?'

'Father doesn't know yet son, just pray Gugun is fine.'

'When I forbade Gugun not to go, but he insisted on picking you up.'

Gugun's mother just sat quietly while shedding tears. And anxiously waiting for the doctor to come out so that he knows how the condition of his son. Rini was sitting in the waiting room right next to Gugun's mother's seat.

'Mom, I'm sorry Rini. Rini should not have told Gugun to pick Rini up. Maafin Rini yes ma'am.'

'Son, let it go. Maybe his love for you makes him want to pick you up.'

'What ma'am, Gugun loves me?.'

'Yes, Gugun always told me about you and your mother, about her feelings and whatever she has experienced with you. Including your 100-day game. I know, Gugun always confides with Mom, and just so you know the handkerchief he gave you. That he sewed himself for you, he was willing not to sleep at night just to sew it for you. He forced Mom to teach him to sew, so Gugun's will could not forbid him. Gugun wants to make you happy, son.'

Rini could only be silent to hear the explanation of Gugun's mother, she did not expect all this time it turns out that Gugun loves Rini. Even more so when he heard the statement about the handkerchief. This made Rini's tears unstoppable. It turned out that Gugun did all of that for her sake, only for her to be happy. He regretted having told Gugun to pick him up. He is willing to surprise him to fail rather than have to lose the figure of the real Gugun also he loved and loved.

'Sorry Mom and Dad, is there a guy named Rini here?.' The doctor said as he exited Gugun's ward.

'I am Rini Dok, how is Gugun Dok?.' Rini stood up when the doctor said her name.

'You better go inside, Gugun always calls out your name. His condition was critical at this time, perhaps by hearing your voice he could regain his spirit to rise from his pain,'

As soon as Rini entered the Gugun nursery, from the door was seen the figure of Gugun who was lying limp there. Surrounded by oxygen hoses running down his nose. Rini is stuck and now right next to Gugun's bed. He could not help his feelings seeing Gugun's condition like that. Her tears kept dripping and dripping.

'Gun, it's Rini. Gun sorry I made you like this. You shouldn't pick me up and obey what I want to come to Gun city park. Gun hold on Gun I beg you…'

drops by drops flowed down my cheeks, as I tightly held both of his hands. Now Rini began to close her lips to Gugun's ears while speaking.

'Gun, you know we're still playing 100 days of Gun's dating, you remind me?. Let's get Gun up. We finish the game. Gun let's wake up Gun.'

Suddenly the alarm clock goes off at 00:00 signaling the turn of the day. That day was Gugun's twenty-third birthday. After turning it off, Rini whispered in Gugun's ear.

'Happy birthday, Gugun, happy birthday. I hope you can be a better person.' Rini was sobbing over all her words, she was confused about what to do. Until finally he took out a handkerchief given by Gugun a few weeks ago.

'Gun, thank you for making this handkerchief for me, I heard it all from your mother. Thank you also for all your sacrifices towards me, your kindness, your affection. Why I just realized you love me Gun, why don't you say it's Gun.' While crying Rini continued her words.

'I just realized what you said a few weeks ago, your actions saved me from the accident, stupidly I didn't realize that. Gun I beg you to wake up, open your eyes. There I am. We repeat again from the beginning we repeat all of our gun love stories. Gun come on gun wake up.'

Rini now opened her bag and pulled out something again for the second time. But it turns out this is Gugun's birthday present for today.

'Gun, I brought a gift for you, try you horrified huh.' Rini pressed the button that was under the decorative light. At that time appeared a swan in the form of a miniature and the lights immediately lit up and played a romantic music. At the end of the goose show, the sentence on the speaker is _I LOVE YOU_ with a voice like a child.

'Where's the gun, you like it Gun?, Gun for 100 days I learned sincerity, learned sacrifice and compassion from you. You taught me the meaning of true love. Love is not because of the physical but because of the heart, and now I have understood that. You taught me what I don't know about guns. Today it's been right we dated for 100 days, on your birthday. Your special day. Come on Gun wake up, many have worried about the situation and worry about you. Including me gun.'

Rini momentarily erased the incantation water that did not stop because Gugun who had not been conscious.

'Gun I know though actually this is arguably too late. But really, I love you too. The feeling of not wanting to be away from you arises when I am near you, your attention makes me comfortable. I like you Gun, I love you Gun too.' For a moment he wiped his tears and looked back at Gugun.

'I LOVE YOU.' Those words were already smooth from Rini's mouth, ending with a kiss on Gugun's forehead.

Perhaps it was heard in Gugun's ears, when suddenly Gugun showed his reaction by moving his hand. Rini, who was looking down on the bed, was shocked to see Gugun's hand move. Gugun's eyes slowly opened and looked directly at Rini.

'Gun, you're awake. Thank God finally.' Rini was so happy and looked at Gugun.

'I love you too, dear.' Gugun replied in a slightly vague voice.

'Yes, you're healing fast huh.' While caressing Gugun's head his tears flowed again, yet this was a happy cry as his hope of losing Gugun was annihilated already.

—

'I'm glad you could be mine, I used to only dream of having you.' Plain Gugun said to Rini.

They were sitting on the edge of the park they visited last month. Rini was leaning leisurely on Gugun's shoulder enjoying the crowded garden and the coolness of the afternoon air.

'why speak like that.' Rini now turned her head towards Gugun but remained in the sandran on Gugun's shoulder.

'When I knew there was love that looked at the physical, it made me feel inferior when approaching women, let alone you. I know I'm not as perfect as other guys. But after I contemplate love it does not need perfection, but with love it all becomes perfect. Love is sacrifice and make it perfect' Gugun replied to Rini's question. Rini got up from her backrest and looked at Gugun's face completely.

'Still belongs to me, Rin, keep perfecting my life with you in it. Stay in my heart forever.' Continue Gugun while holding Rini's hand.

Hearing those words Rini was amazed with a smile on her lips, her choice was indeed correct and she would continue to be with Gugun because He also had realized Gugun was someone who made her perfect.

THE END

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