THE END OF OUR STORY

Jealous

Lectures have re-started and become heavier than ever, as they already have to enter the majors according to their respective thesis focus. This time not all courses must be followed together, because there are several courses that have been divided according to the chosen majors. Aurora chose the same majors as Singgih because their thesis topic was indeed in the same theme. Saras is in the same department as Luke and Iqbal, and of course with Nelu.

Having to start working on his thesis, Aurora often filled his chat with the Clouds in the library by discussing the progress of his thesis. The clouds put themselves as discussion buddies who could provide input, but let Aurora seek for herself the answers to her questions, considering the thesis was Aurora's personal responsibility. The clouds try to be a loyal encouragement to accompany and ready to accommodate any complaints Aurora.

While the two were reading a book in a corner of the library, sometimes the clouds did not realize that he was reading while his hands were never silent. Either his finger was playing the black hair of the Aurora who was scattered or occasionally he also placed his hand on Aurora's head, stretching his fingers as if gripping drains energy for Aurora's brain to more quickly understand what she's reading. Aurora let the Clouds be with all her activities, because she really likes whatever the Clouds do. It always keeps his heart warm. For Aurora, Cloud behavior is a form of Cloud attention to her.

Hani, who noticed that the Clouds and Auroras were getting closer, asked the Clouds when he saw the Clouds alone in the library. “Aurora where, Wan?”

“Against college, Mbak.” The cloud replied with a smile on his lips.

“You guys fit both.”

The smile of the clouds grew wider. “Can aja nih Mbak Hani.”

“You really are... uh you guys are dating, right?” Hani guessed right away.

The clouds finally laughed. “Iya, Mbak.. udah.”

“Hopefully lasting yes, later I have to hear the happy news. Happy for you both,” said Hani conveying her hope.

Hearing Hani's words, Awan immediately felt his heart was overwhelmed with pleasure because it meant that he had not wrongly chosen Aurora. “Dank to wel, Mbak Hani.” The lips of the clouds formed a smile again.

Returning home from campus together, Awan and Aurora still use the tram because the weather has not been friendly to get back on the bike. Sitting side by side in the tram, their fingers are seen clinging to each other.

Aurora drowned in her daydream. “Begini yes it feels like having a girlfriend, every day so more excited. Mas Awan can also be invited to discuss anything, again. If you give advice and input, Mas Awan never patronize. How Mas Awan gives the same attention protection is also different.” Aurora's memory flew back, remembering Saras once said that the Cloud was a guardian angel. Clouds are now the guardian angel for Aurora.

--

Today Aurora has an appointment with Awan to meet in the Social Room after college. Just arriving at the door, Aurora was like experiencing deja vu when she saw Samantha who was chatting with the Clouds.

“Yes, Mas Awan is always friendly to anyone, but how do they both seem to be close at all? Like not chatting as if.”

Aurora feels her heart is spoiled, but tries to control herself to calm down and force her lips to smile while starting to step. The clouds that saw Aurora spontaneously smiled widely and waved calling for Aurora to approach. Just greeting and a little pleasantry, Samantha was about to head to the cafeteria, leaving the Clouds and Aurora sitting opposite at the side of the window.

Aurora wanted to convey her heartbreak to the Clouds, but she eventually chose to hold back. Because, the mood is currently not supportive and especially they are on campus. If Aurora were to cry here, it would be troublesome.

The clouds noticed something unusual about Aurora's face this afternoon. As Aurora spoke, the Clouds tried to guess what happened to Aurora. “Why Aurora? I made a mistake? Or is he dizzy with his college? If I ask now with his condition again like this, he must be snoring.” The clouds chose to ignore the restless hue on Aurora's face, waiting for the perfect time to ask.

Returning from campus they stopped to shop at the supermarket they used to pass on their way home. While choosing the items to be purchased, Aurora finally issued a question that she had been detained.

“So Sam chatted what, Mas? I think it's really exciting.”

“Aaah. Cook it looks exciting?” Cloud replied while concentrating on reading the label of the biscuit packaging in his hand to see the list of raw material content, whether there is a code of non-halal food ingredients there.

“Yaah... fun anyway, where do you realize that it looks really exciting.” There was a cynical tone heard there.

The clouds gasped and returned the biscuits he was holding onto the shelf. He began to catch the direction Aurora spoke and laughed inwardly. “Oooh, Aurora jealous nih.”

“Why, Au.. don't like to see me talking to Sam.”

Aurora answered quickly, even very quickly. “Ha? No. gakpapa. If you want to chat yes chat aja.” Aurora's tone of voice was clearly out of sync with the content of her speech.

The clouds shot directly at the target. “Jealous yes?” The clouds tried to see Aurora's expression more clearly.

“Ih, what! Who is jealous?” Aurora quickly refuted.

Her gaze was diverted unwilling to look at the Clouds while in her heart she screamed, “Yes, jealous!”

It's just that Aurora didn't dare to frankly say that she was jealous, afraid of being considered childish and too possessive by the Clouds. “What if Mas Cloud does not like?” thought.

Aurora still doesn't want to accept the cloud guessed exactly if she's jealous.

“Sih!” he muttered in annoyance while turning his eyes to the side.

The clouds put their hands on both of Aurora's shoulders. With a soft voice he tried to persuade, “Aurora, look at me dong..”.

Aurora felt bad until she slowly shifted her gaze towards the Clouds, but her lips remained flat.

The soft voice of the clouds was heard again. “I don't know if you are jealous, just want to hear my explanation.”

The cloud continued, “Maybe you see me talking to Sam a lot. Maybe we look familiar. Why is it like that?” The clouds took a breath and waited for Aurora's reaction.

“Because my friend was Albert who was also from the Philippines, it turned out that his coworker was Sam. So. We know the same guy, Au. That makes us look closer. Well, you understand now?”

Aurora did not reply immediately, she just nodded slowly.

“Smile doong...,” said Awan while smiling ignorantly teasingly.

Aurora finally put a smile on her lips and hurriedly lowered her head in embarrassment of being blindly jealous and ashamed of being seduced by the Clouds.

Seeing Aurora's behavior, the clouds immediately embrace Aurora while rubbing Aurora's back quickly gives calm. Only briefly did he let go of his embrace, but his hand was still on Aurora's shoulder.

“Udah quiet, right? Yuk, we continue shopping yes.”

Aurora smiled again and replied in a soft voice, “Iya, Mas.. yuk.” His hand put the biscuits he had held into the basket, then they joined hands to continue the step of looking for other needs.

Returning from shopping Aurora still lives in the Cloud room because as usual she helps Awan clean up groceries. When she finished, Aurora made two cups of hot chocolate to warm her body, one for her and one for the Clouds. He then approached Awan who was sitting on the sofa watching a movie that aired on television. Sitting side by side, the Clouds embrace Aurora's shoulders while Aurora rests her head against the body of the Clouds while her hands hold the hot cup.

No one spoke, they just looked at the television and enjoyed the closeness and warmth of their bodies. Aurora whose heart had calmed from jealousy felt a comfort that made her feel at home in the embrace of the Clouds. He feels protected.

After finishing her hot chocolate and enjoying sitting quietly with the Clouds, Aurora picked up the empty cup from the Clouds hand. Before rising up, Aurora felt the top of her head being gently let down by the Clouds. Heart's rustling.

After washing Aurora also expressed her intention to return to the room. “Mas Clouds, I'm back yes.”

The clouds turned their eyes from the TV towards Aurora. “Oh, want to go home?”

“Iya, Mas. I want to do another task.” Aurora began to clean up her groceries.

“Oh, OK.” The clouds rose to their feet and Aurora stepped towards the door. Before his hand opened the door for Aurora, the Clouds gently stroked Aurora's back. “Thank you yes,” he said then briefly kissed Aurora's forehead.

Aurora smilingly received the treatment of the Clouds. While in the elevator leading to his room, a thought flashed through Aurora's head. “How will it be if you have returned to Indonesia, can not fathom the treatments of Mas Awan that make the heart rustle and flowery? Will lose so much... lost for a while what do not-don't next?” Aurora shook her head quickly as bad thoughts suddenly entered her mind. “Ah, don't think about it. Go first,” said Aurora slowly calmed her heart.

That night Aurora enjoys dinner alone because Saras had previously agreed to meet Nelu. After eating, he began to prepare himself to drown doing his college work. When the time had shown it was almost 22:00, there was a message coming in from the Cloud.

Cloud: Did you finish your job?

Aurora: Not yet, a little more.

Clouds: Spirit yes, it can be finished quickly. If you have finished going to bed, get enough rest.

Aurora: Ready, go! Thanks Masku…

Clouds smile happily read the word ‘masku’ written in Aurora's message.

Cloud: ❤

This time Aurora is happy and excited to quickly complete the task, so that she can immediately rest and bring the Clouds in her sleeping flowers.