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Shoes Clompen in Eiffel

The second day in Paris they started by going directly to the famous Louvre Museum. Actually they are curious enough to be able to enter and look around the museum collection, especially Monalisa paintings whose smiles are known to be full of mystery. However, considering all of them are not connoisseurs of art and the price of admission is quite expensive, so the plan to enter the museum was canceled.

They just get a story from the clouds, anything that can be enjoyed in there. Clouds were lucky because he and his friends used to deliberately go to the Louvre at the beginning of the month, when museum admission tickets were given free to visitors.

Although they did not enter the museum, they spent quite a long time around the Louvre Museum. Their various poses try to have a photo with the most unique pose in front of the glass pyramid located in the middle of the area. There are poses holding the tip of the pyramid, jumping, hovering, sleeping, even Singgih posed while in style while dancing Bali. Inexhaustibly they laughed to a cramped stomach, seeing the silliness of each.

Clouds did not forget to invite Aurora for a photo together that had teased Singgih by saying they were pre-wedding photos. Aurora wants to pinch Singgih who is able to make her face red from embarrassment and stomach heartburn because she is happy to hear the word ‘pre-wedding’. At that time, Aurora remembered Saras' words before they went to sleep last night. “What yes, my photos are many in HP Mas Awan?”

From the Louvre they planned to walk to the Arc de Triomphe, a triumphal arch located in the middle of a five-star crossroads. On the way they pass through the Place de la Concorde - which can be called the Paris City square - and then down the Champs Elysees, famous for its row of luxury goods stores and cafes. A very wide pedestrian area does make anyone feel comfortable walking slowly while washing their eyes enjoying the items on display. The Champs Elysees are axial roads that connect the Concorde in a straight line to the Arc de Triomphe.

The day had gone by day, using the metro which was only three stations they went to Trocadero. The goal is of course to take pictures with the background of the Eiffel Tower as a whole. The Trocadero is located opposite the Eiffel Tower or The Iron Lady, but is separated by the wide Seine River. Just like the previous places, they also spent time taking photos from various angles and poses until satisfied.

This time, before Awan invites Aurora to take a photo together, Saras first proposes.

“Mas Awan, here I photographed both Saras,” he said took HP from Aurora's hand while smiling meaningfully at Aurora who was reciprocated with Aurora's enlarged eyes.

Seeing Aurora's response, Saras instead became more ignorant and asked the two of them to shift so that his position became closer. Singgih who also saw also follow along. “Less that friendly...” he said while he was grinning teasingly.

Aurora can only give up on her friends, and is increasingly speechless when the Clouds embrace her shoulders as they had in Sacre Coeur before. In his heart the clouds laughed. “Pasrah gini she seduced.. funny really.”.

The clouds were satisfied to see the photo Saras had taken. With a big smile he showed the photo to Aurora. “Good yes, Au. I like...”.

“He uh.” It was the only thing Aurora could take out of her throat while receiving HP from Cloud's hand.

Aurora didn't know what the Clouds really liked about the photo when she said ‘I like’. “Mas Cloud really use codes. Oh Mas, my brain does not come there.

But another voice denied in his mind. “Ah you are sensi, Au. That's not code. Yes he really likes the same photo, it is good background Eiffel Tower.”

Aurora received the final voice. Better to be prepared for the worst, he thought.

While paying attention to the behavior of tourists in Trocadero, they also took time to rest and lunch. After this they have plans to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower which is about 324 meters high. The responsibility is up to Eiffel, all the way up to the top. It was Luke's words that were secured by all his friends. Although tickets go up to the top of the price is decent, but all agree it will be comparable to the experience they will get.

On foot across the Seine, they arrive at the foot of a tower built in 1887 and are known as an iconic romantic place for many. Quite a lot of tourists are seen queuing up tickets, because this is indeed the end of the year holiday period. They themselves have bought tickets online so there is no need to queue for tickets anymore, just queue to take the elevator.

Upon arrival at the top they immediately went around looking around, admiring the view of Paris which looks very interesting from above. Some places they have visited before are also easily recognizable because everything is clearly visible from the highest place in the City of Paris.

Because they have tickets to climb to the top, they can also enjoy the Eiffel Tower from the floors below. This time they have started to separate from each other due to different interests and desires. Saras and Singgih were still at home at the top, while Lukas and Iqbal chose to go down to the first floor.

“You want me to take a photo, Au? You're on the second floor, I photographed from the first floor. Good deh!” The clouds give a suggestion to the Aurora. “Later to see the peak,” he added again.

“Bby, Mas.. cobain.”

They headed for the elevator, but separated as the Clouds continued up to the first floor.

After the clouds took a photo of Aurora, she returned to meet Aurora on the second floor. Looking at the results of the Cloud photo, Aurora was very happy, visible from her wide smile and dimples that shadowed. “Iya yes Mas. Unique it.”

“Yes the thing that was photographed was also good anyway.” said Awan teasing Aurora.

Aurora simply smiled knots and replied in a soft voice, “Can aja, Mas.”

From this second floor they also again enjoy the view of the City of Paris with boxes of buildings and roads that are neatly structured and look beautiful. Both leaning on the existing iron fringe, they both remained silent, feeling the wind blowing through while dissolving in their respective minds.

“This is your first time here, Au?”

“Iya, Mas.”

“If it were me, it's the second time. First one, I came here with my college friends, all guys. Now the second, I'm here with you guys.” The clouds were silent for a moment.

“I pingin anyway can third time later here..” Clouds take his breath, “same couple or even wife.”.

“Eh, why did Mas Awan suddenly talk to his wife? Who does he mean?” Jealousy flashed in Aurora's heart until her heart felt strongly squeezed which immediately crept down on her chest. Aurora was terrified to hear the next Cloud's words. If possible, he wants to close his ears tight.

The cloud then sounded again.

“Aurora....,” her head turned towards Aurora, “you want me to come here for the third time?”

Aurora flinching. The pain he had felt earlier changed into a feeling of wonder and panic so that the heart of – hearing – his mind was like being out of sync with each other.

“Heh, Mas Awan just said what? Here again the same him? He said he was here again with his wife, and he meant I was his wife? That's what it means, or did I hear it wrong? I don't understand.. How is it?”

Aurora did not dare to move and still tightly closed her lips. His gaze was still directed far ahead, even though he did not know what exactly he was looking at. Suddenly, Cloud's hand was outstretched in front of him, holding a red box that was already in an open position. Inside is a necklace with a clompen-shaped pendant, a typical Dutch wooden shoe. “Lho, this is the necklace I wanted at that time?”

His surprise this time made him turn to the Clouds, looking for answers.

“What's up, Mas?”

The clouds are smiling, so sweet. “Make Aurora,” she said gently.

In the next second, Awan took the necklace out of the box and placed the necklace directly on Aurora, after first keeping the red box in her jacket pocket. The clouds smoothed Aurora's hair around her neck and fixed the necklace's position so that the clompen pendant exactly fell in the middle. Aurora went back in silence, her mouth like it was locked very tightly.

Both of Cloud's hands are now holding Aurora's shoulders. Inevitably Aurora had to face the Clouds, but she did not dare to look at the Clouds.

“Aurora Mentari Putri,” Awan mentions Aurora's full name, “I can't promise anything to you, there's only one thing I believe in.. I want to age with you, Au.”.

The deg! Aurora felt her legs limp as if they were boneless. “I didn't hear wrong, did I?” Aurora lowered her head even deeper until she could see the end of her shoes.

“You want to age with me, Au?”

The Clouds question was almost inaudible in Aurora's ears as her busy mind calmed her heart. He also tried his hardest to control his legs and body to stay strong standing.

Clouds hand now held his chin and slowly raised his face to look at the Clouds. The Aurora's eyeball moves, trying to find another direction besides the Cloud's eye.

“Aurora...” call Cloud softly, but Aurora knows that Cloud is asking her to return Cloud's gaze and answer her question earlier.

Aurora gathered all the courage she had to look directly into the eyes of the Clouds. Looks happy twinkle there. The Cloud's hand had now returned to Aurora's shoulder.

Aurora also smiled that she made as sweet as possible, then replied in a timid tone, “Iya, Mas. I want.”

He immediately lowered his head back and did not see the happy smile engraved beautifully on the face of the clouds. The two hands of the Cloud had moved and were now tightly hugging the Aurora until the Aurora sank inside her chest and could hear their hearts beating fast.

“Thank you yes, Au,” whispered Clouds in Aurora ears, “I love you,”. He gently kissed the top of Aurora's head before letting go of her embrace.

A speck of water was present without permission in the corner of Aurora's eye. He was so happy that he could not resist the pressure of his tears. While equally smiling the Clouds helped her wipe away the tears that came out. Aurora peeked at the Clouds and in her heart she prayed, “Thank you God for all these favors.”