Taint

Is that as smart as him?

The hour hand kept turning, until now it showed exactly at 08.00 am. Inside the hall that had been transformed like a studio, I was with other friends gathered in this room.

The event opened with several remarks, both from the head of lecturers, as well as from some people who participated in the construction of Trijaya University. Various advice and motivation they convey, to encourage their students.

From behind the stage, I listened too. And I was motivated at one sentence spoken by the head lecturer.

"Just relying on patience, water droplets are able to perforate the hardness of the rocks. Let us learn from it, armed with patience and tenacity, little by little we can achieve success. The point is, as with any circumstance, never give up on the effort."

I smiled when I heard his voice.

"I will be like a drop of water, patient and keep trying. Although my life is simple, but someday I will become a teacher. I'll make Dad and Mom proud," my inner self, promise yourself.

Almost two hours me and my friends sat sweetly, listening to every tip tucked away in every greeting. And finally, it was also our turn to take turns showing talent.

The music began to sound echoing, one of the senior bands was already in action on stage. The screams of the girls also came to color the course of the event. Darren Alvando, the vocalist of the band, is the most handsome man on campus. But I disagree with them, for me Darren is an ordinary man.

I still flinch at my place. There was not the slightest intention to move and look at him. Many times my friend asked me to look, but I always answered him with a headband.

The show has been going on for quite a while, but I am still at home with my position. I just got up when it was Mayra's turn. He's the only player I'm going to watch.

"May's spirit" I said when Mayra would go on stage.

"Thank you Ra, you'll be excited too!" answer Mayra.

"Surely," I said confidently. Although actually in my heart I lack enthusiasm. I had the last turn, and usually by then many people had left the hall. Moreover, poetry is not something that many people are interested in, I am worried that my appearance does not get appreciation.

For a few minutes, I was swept away in the dance that Mayra had performed. His body nimbly swerving to and fro following the rhythm. I smiled, in my heart I highly praised his talent.

After Mayra came down, I went back to where I was. Sit in silence while listening to the music that continues to echo.

An hour later, I got out of my seat. Now it's my turn to go on stage.

I took a deep breath, and I took it out slowly. I held my heart while swinging my legs. The sound of high hells beats I wore, indicating that this self has arrived on stage. I spread my long hair that was scattered, I looked at some people who were still loyal under the stage.

Waving my hand, I noticed a sweet smile. Among the many students, I saw the figure of Nindi cheering excitedly. He encouraged me from down there.

The host gave me a microphone, then I accepted it and started to open my voice.

After greeting, and greeting kindly, I now chant the rhyme I created myself.

"The faint vibe of lanterns bristling

As the asa and the flavor float

HVAC longing wracked with worry

No words in a bad laugh

Too fragile to touch your heart

Tired of erasing your shadow

You're wounding in khalbu."

The long dress I wore was waving, following the footwork that I had set out here and there. I said lyrics after lyrics out loud, until my voice filled the room.

After taking enough pauses, my mouth opened again, about to say the third stanza. But my intention was to go wrong, because there was one figure who suddenly went up on stage.

"Usah you removed my shadow

The heart never tires of saying your name

As I reach for you

Oh girl in the longs."

I turned my head, when the figure was chanting the rhyme. And I was stunned for a moment, knowing who he was. Daniel, the guy I met this morning, why is he here?

In the next second, I did not really understand the lyrics that he brought. My attention was instead stolen on his pair of brown eyes. Whether it's just my feelings, or it's true, I see the tails of those eyes often look at me.

My heart was pounding, when I heard the last lyrics he said.

'Since I've looked into your eyeballs, my heart has been in your shadow'.

He said that sentence, smiling and staring fixedly at me. I don't know what that means, I can't understand it at all.

Applause and cheers, awakening me from the reverie. I gasped, and then left the stage. I couldn't stay there for long, I was misbehaved and nervous. I don't want anyone to realize what's happening to me.

"Austenance!"

I felt a warm finger holding my arm. I closed my eyes, setting my heart before staring at him.

"Your poetry is beautiful, you're amazing, Kirana."

I let out a long sigh, trying to shake off the increasingly unreasonable heart thump. Daniel, what spell does he have. Why is it so easy to get my feelings out.

"Your poetry is good too" I said a little nervously.

"really?" ask Daniel.

"Yes." Yeah."

"You like it?" He asked again, and this time leaning his body towards me.

Vaguely fragrant bvlgari burst into my nose, making me even more difficult to control myself.

Daniel, how good is he at playing the melody of love?

Seriate...