Spend the Night with You

A Heavy Day

I need to be ordinary. Even if he had some mysterious power, he would not attack me all of a sudden. And so, armed with that thought, I walked towards the door without hesitation. Seeing me approaching, that person by himself gave way.

“Excuse me,” I said.

I held myself back from running. While still in the apartment area, being ‘ medi’ is the best choice. I don't want to attract the suspicion of anyone especially the middle-aged man just now. My gut tells me he's not a good guy.

After being quite far from the apartment, I realized something. I have absolutely no memorization of the route to the great road. I'm trying to remember the route Kato took last night. Nihil, I don't remember anything but the girl's black hair.

“Gosh! The real one,” mumbledku.

I don't want to have to ask the locals. So, while walking down the street, I asked anyone I met. They were kind enough to show me the right direction.

But in the end, I was lost. The last person I asked instead directed me towards a very lonely road. There are no houses and no vehicles through here. There was only the sound of insects and the chirping of birds in the trees.

I feel something strange and strange. It was as if I was intentionally lost. It is impossible for the people to agree to deceive me. I think there's something else going on. Could it be some kind of magic?

I swallowed spit.

Simultaneously, suddenly a cold wind blew slowly.

I immediately turned around to go towards the direction where I was coming. However, my intention was taken care of instantly because the figure of the man I saw in the apartment was here. He's blocking my way. I took a few steps back.

“Can we talk to you for a minute, son?” said.

The man suddenly disappeared again. Where the hell's he going?

I was surprised not to play when he just appeared in front of me. If I had not gotten used to controlling myself, I would have just screamed.

Up close, I could see her figure clearly. A tall and burly middle-aged man. He has a scary expression. Plus, there's a scar running from his right forehead to his left cheek.

We looked at each other. Honestly, I feel intimidated. However, I cannot show my fear.

“Where is the girl? Where is Kato Wito?” ask the man. His voice sounded heavy and I caught no anger in his tone.

He was looking for Kato apparently.

“Sorry, sir. I don't know,” I said briefly.

He snorted and brought his face to my face. I could feel his breath close up. His mouth smelled of tobacco.

“I saw you come out of his apartment earlier. You know something, right?” the accusation.

I shook my head strongly.

“Sorry I don't know anything. What is the reason why you bother asking me about Kato? Why not wait for the girl to come home?” I said to ask.

“Because of this.” He removed his right eye patch. Appears empty cavity without eyeball.

My breath's stuck.

“You're right, Son. I can wait for the girl to come home and ambush her. But, he could definitely avoid me before I could catch him. And again, the apartment is the territory of the Manujagala people. I must die if you dare to mess there,” he said.

“So?” I said.

“I need bait to lure the girl to come,”.

Suddenly I'm goosebumps. His heavy voice made my hair stand up.

I stepped back to keep my distance.

Suddenly the man disappeared into the air. Then, all of a sudden, he reappeared right in front of me. Fists clenched. I couldn't dodge it.

“Ah, shit!” my sift.

The punch hit my face. I jumped back. My cheeks are throbbing pain.

Then the next attack came. This time his fist hit my head. But I am much more prepared now. I ducked down and went into his defense. I took one punch to his chin. He staggered backwards.

“Reflex you can too,” he said as he spit.

I'm sure my punch just now had no effect on him. Even my hands feel pain.

Fucking psychopath! He seriously wants to take me hostage. I'm really in a difficult position. First, I lost the posture. Second, this man had mysterious powers. And third, even if I'm a hostage, I suspect Kato will come to my rescue.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished. Again a mysterious ability.

Buk up!

One hit landed on the back of my head. I collapsed instantly. My head is dizzy not playing. I tried to stand up but my legs were wobbly. Shortly after, the psychopath reappeared and showered my body with a barrage of punches and kicks.

In the end, the man immediately strangled my neck.

I tried my hardest to rebel. But I lost strong.

“I'm curious how the face of the demon girl fit see the corpse of her boyfriend!” he said while tightening his hand grip.

I can't breathe.

“EXCHANGE PLACES! NOW!” shout a sound.

The world suddenly became pitch black. I can't see anything, there's just endless darkness. Maybe this place is the afterlife? If it's true, it means I'm dead.

I sat hugging my knees. Even after death, there is darkness. I don't know which is better between life and death. Is there a beautiful place to go home for me? Maybe there never will be.

“Dengerin me, Na. Chicken noodles made by Mr. Jarwo is very good to use, and I'm sure you will be addicted. You can order small, medium, and large portions. But ... as a person who has experience, I advise you to order jumbo portions!”

I don't know why even Kato's words I remember in this situation. I want to eat chicken noodles again with the girl. Just one more time.

“WAKE, STUPID!” said a voice.

Shortly after, I woke up. I'm back in the real world. At the same time, my head hurts, not playing. I found out I was sitting in a taxi that was driving. Wait .. instead I was on that lonely road yeah and I almost died.

“Mas! Is it okay?” ask the driver.

“I'm fine sir,” I replied.

“Anu, we are almost to the destination. Where to get off on the side?” said.

While massaging my head I looked out.

“This is where?” my many.

“This UNY mas. Didn't you come here?” said.

“Pak please anter me to laksda street near the state religious campus. The cost of the road is okay. I will pay later.” I lay in the back seat.

The driver's head bobble. Even so, he still followed my request.

I don't remember how I got away and ended up in this cab. More surprisingly, my hands and clothes were full of blood splashes. But it's not my blood. Forget about this, the most important thing is that I survived.

The first thing I did when I got to the boarding house was take a shower. I sat under the shower, letting the water run through my head. It feels cold and soothing. In this way, I can momentarily forget the burden I have.

However, I can't linger. I had to rush to treat bruises and other injuries before they got worse. I turned off the shower and dried.

While getting dressed, I grabbed a smartphone and turned it on. Dozens of incoming notifications scramble each other to appear. There were many missed calls and chats from my editor; and voicemails from unknown numbers.

I pressed the play button.

“Halo sister Nana! Genki?! It's me Niki. Sorry, suddenly send a message. Anu, the day after tomorrow Brother is busy, right? So gini sister, the day after that my birthday celebration with Nika 14th. I really want to hang out with my sister. I sent the invitation via email. Check it later, brother. Keep ... don't worry. Mom is healthy now. So ... anu .. big brother can come `?”

Beeping. Voice mail ended.

Nika and Niki are different sisters born to my mother and her new husband. The birth of both of them became a reminder to me. A sign that the world is unfair.

I threw my body into the bed. Today, I was really unlucky.

I read one by one a message from my editor, Anna. He was angry and nagged me for not having deposited my new draft of the novel. Therefore, he wanted us to meet today to discuss it.

I breathe heavily.

In the midst of a messy mood, I instead had to meet with the editor. In fact, I don't want to meet anyone. I'll request a schedule back. Soon, however, a new message came in, from Anna's mother.

“If you are missing, it means breaking the contract. Ready to pay the fine!”

Short, dense, and threatening.

“Today is three and a half hours. I wait here,”. He sent me an address of the cafe.

I looked at the wall clock at 14:03.

I'm out of words

“You leaving?” muttered. “Come!”

I left the bag and the motor key.

It only takes 15 minutes to get to the meeting place. At the entrance gate there is a signpost that says “Sita & Rama Cafe”. A very unique name. I parked the motor and went inside.

As the name implies, “Sita & Rama”. This one cafe has a design and ornament that raises the theme of puppetry. It was nice and very instagramable. I think I'm making this place a reference.

There's still time before Anna comes. I decided to order a snack while I waited. However, there was no one in the order section. I pressed the bell a few times until a waitress appeared from behind.

I was surprised because I knew him.

“Welcome to Cafe Sita & Rama. Please order what?” abugn.

“Kato? You work here,” I said.

“Kok you can be here, Na? Feelings I don't know you. Do you not-don't you stalk me huh? Just known a day, but already dare nguntit. Basic pervert!” abugn.

I don't have the strength to serve him now.

“Neg. I'm here because of a mutual agreement,” I explained.

“Na. You all right? That's your cheek why it's bruised?” said.

“Gak. Seriously,” I said.

Kato looked at me suspiciously.

“Ya is already that. What message do you want?” said.

After saying my order, Kato recommended to sit at an empty table in the corner. I agree with his words. Shortly after, Kato arrived with my order.

Kato fits perfectly into the waitress uniform. The same is true when she wears gothic clothes. She still looks beautiful.

Kato put all my orders on the table. He watched me for a while and then sat in the chair in front of me.

“Wajahmu why? Who did you birth to?” ask Kato. His eyes showed worry.

Should I tell him about the psychopath. I don't want to make Kato feel guilty. The man's motive for beating me up was because I was involved with this girl. My little heart said that I would lose my moment with Kato if I told him the truth.

“Pas came home from your apartment, I accidentally met a drunken thug on the street. And yes .. we fought. Fortunately many citizens misahin.” I lie.

“Yes, geez! But you're okay, right?” abugn.

“Free bonyok,” I said. I hope he believes my lies.

Kato leaned over her body.

“Say you're here to meet people. Wh who? Your girlfriend huh?” said.

I'm shaking.

“I'd like to see Anna, my editor. He's the one who met here. It just so happened to meet you here,” I said.

“Edtior yes. Okay-okay. If so, do you have a girlfriend?” ask Kato.

I narrowed my eyes. This girl just stepped on a mine.

“No,” I said with melas receiving fate.

“Hmm, that's it. Okay then! I went back to work first yes,” he said as he left.

“Kato!” call me.

“Ya?” saith.

“What later can we ... play together again?” my many.

Kato looked over and smiled.

“We'll see later,” answers.