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Fail Romantic

Back in the building, they split up. The clouds return to the library while Aurora and her friends head to the classroom to attend a lecture. The clouds did not linger in the library because they saw the sky that began to cloud. Today he happened to not bring a raincoat, had to arrive at the apartment immediately. Sure enough, when the clouds arrived in his room, the rain fell.

Sitting on the edge of the bed with support on both hands on his left and right, Cloud looked out from the large window in his room. Looking at the spatter that was falling at this moment, the Clouds recalled the Aurora.

“Hmmm, gini rain is also fun if you can be as busy as both Aurora. Especially if he wants to be embraced. Aish, romantic as it is.”

The cloud began to imagine him and Aurora walking in the middle of the rain speck while taking shelter under an umbrella, embracing each other.

Pyaar!

Suddenly the clouds realized that in this place an object called an umbrella is not something that is recommended to be used. There is no point in using an umbrella because the wind is usually blowing hard and the body is still wet, or the umbrella even turned upside down because it is unable to withstand the wind. Broken umbrellas lying in the trash can were already a normal sight.

The clouds exhaled a long breath, letting out sounds of complaint as his romantic daydream failed.

“Just daydream can fail. Wearing.” A cloud rose from his seat, turning on the TV to stop him from feeling sorry for himself.

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Returning home from campus through the rain and cold, Aurora and Saras decide to have dinner tonight with instant noodles. The aroma of instant noodles that tickle the nose and steaming hot sauce is very tempting in cold weather like this.

Eating while chatting in the kitchen, then appeared May who joined while looking to enjoy the apple in her hand. May, who is from Thailand, has a family. She had to leave her 3-year-old son with her husband in Chiang Mai. May is friendly, well-mannered, and mature. One month of living together in the same unit, they already feel fit for each other, despite different cultures and ages.

May joined because she wanted to ask about the progress of the tasks they had to do. Aurora also explained at length her idea of the task, the result of previous discussions with Awan. Saras was amazed because Aurora was ready so far, but this morning when they left for campus they both had no idea. A little shy Aurora admitted that she had a discussion with the Clouds while in the library.

With a sulking tone and advancing his lips Saras said,”Huuuuu... I envy you, Au.”.

May laughs at Saras, while Aurora answers quietly and smiles wryly,”Sorry.

In his heart, he felt a little fear. “What would it be if Saras was alone with Awan like me this morning?”

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Saturday mornings like this are usually used by apartment residents to wash clothes. Separate washers and dryers are provided on the basement floor. Because each machine has only one, Aurora and Saras agree to share a washing machine. While waiting for the laundry, they chose to chat on the basement floor while watching TV. The space where the washing machine is located at the back, while at the front there is a large space containing a set of sofas, TV, ping pong table, and football table.

Besides the two of them, Singgih and Nguyen from Vietnam are getting ready to start playing table tennis. Just two points, following Iqbal appeared in the basement and behind him was Edgar and his friend at that time who had met with Aurora and Saras in front of the elevator. His name was Nelu from Romania.

Finishing a set with Nguyen's victory, the player changed to Iqbal against Edgar. Nelu himself took the position as the referee. Aurora and Saras eventually become spectators as well as the cheer team. Anyone who managed to get the numbers definitely got a pat and a shout from them. The atmosphere of the basement which is usually quiet sounds lively.

Not one hour passed, Aurora and Saras had finished washing and drying clothes, then saying goodbye to the others to first go back to the room. Arriving on the ground floor they passed by Clouds who were carrying a small bookcase in his hands.

“Open, Brother Cloud! Casual clothes just look handsome,” Inner Aurora.

“Wah, there is the beautiful.” The clouds smiled broadly showing off a row of his teeth.

“Eh Mas, from where?” ask Saras.

“It was, from the dump. Good to get this.”

The cloud turned its head trying to point out the large garbage dump outside. Aurora and Saras only found out that on the outside of the ground floor there was a landfill with some household furniture visible there.

Seeing the confused faces of Aurora and Saras, Awan tried to explain,”That was a dumping ground for used goods from the apartment in front. Garbage disposal day is usually Tuesday and Saturday. So if morning gini must have it. Sometimes like there is still good furniture siiih.. can make add-in the room contents.”

Cloud continued,”Sometimes there's a TV too. It is broken but can still be repaired. They were lazy to serve, so were immediately thrown out. Well we are Indonesians who are usually diligent ngoprek ngebenerin. We used to have Indonesian rooms each have TV.”

Clouds chuckle if you remember how Indonesians from year to year have always been a place of service for friends from other countries. Starting from repairing bicycles, electronic goods, to fiddling with laptops that act.

Aurora and Saras nodded. “Ooooh Saras commented and then suddenly remembered. “Mas Cloud, I want dong assisted in system tasks. Want a discussion kayak Au.”

Aurora was starting to feel uncomfortable.

“Asyiiiiik..“ There is a happy tone heard there. “You know, Mas Awan.”

While joking Saras continued,”Ebut Sunday night we should make a date Mas appointment, not a discussion.”

Saras and Clouds both laughed. Aurora pretended to laugh while turning her face away, afraid that her pretense could be read.

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In the afternoon at the Aurora and Saras units, the three of them were already sitting together around the kitchen table. Not long after, Singgih, Iqbal, and Luke joined. Saras made the announcement in the group that he was inviting Awan to discuss their duties. Of course others don't want to miss.

The discussion did not last long as the Clouds only explained the direction of their task. Everyone should dig themselves into more detail, because this task is a personal task and the case is the city of residence of each.

Just finished the discussion, Luke said goodbye first which was immediately struck with temptation from Singgih.

”Alaaaah... most want to meet Svetlana, right? Pretend to help you actually laptop tuh, whereas pedekate.”

Laugh followed by the laughter of other friends.

“Adeeeuuu...,” timpal Saras tease.

Among them is only Luke who has a hobby of fiddling with computers and laptops. His interest is very useful in times and places like this, because service goods are rare and expensive. That is why Lukas has been known on campus as a place to consult problematic laptop affairs.

Luke responds to the temptations of his friends by putting up a witty mimic,”Bby doooong. Tsaaah..”.

He laughed and as he stepped out of the kitchen said,”Initial yes.”

The other five people still stayed there and continued the conversation while eating potato chips and drinking the tea that Aurora and Saras provided. When it was dark, they decided to go back to their rooms. Taking his friends to the door of the unit, Saras gives a proposal,”Lain times dinner together here.”

Stop who immediately replied,”Iya may, but you guys who cook yes.”

Iqbal did not answer but showed his agreement by giving his two thumbs up.

The clouds just laughed a little at the behavior of his friends. She was with her friends three years ago. Being far away in the land of people, fellow famous Indonesians are always compact. Friends from other countries sometimes envy the cohesiveness of Indonesians.

After closing the door and turning around, Saras immediately commented to Aurora who was standing at the door of her room.

“Mas Clouds is cool, Au. It was so good to hear his explanation. But... I if college trus he's the lecturer, can konsen not ya?”

Saras laughed too.

“Don't just bengong doang again yeah, Au.. fascinated.”.

Saras laughed again imagining himself in the classroom just supported his chin to look at the lecturer without being able to think and hear.

Passing into his room, Saras was unaware of the limp-looking Aurora and felt her legs wobble.

In his heart he prayed,”Yes Allah, do not until the incident Saras said earlier. I hope Saras is amazed and nothing more. I'm not strong that Saras also likes Kak Awan.”

Trying to calm the heart, Aurora decided to take HP and make a video connection with her mother in Surabaya. Twice the call, a face that looked similar to Aurora, was just older. Aurora and her mother often get comments that they are like sisters. Aurora did not know whether to be happy or not for the comment. Does it mean his mother is young or he is old-faced?

Behind her mother looks a large oven used for baking cakes. “Hai, Mom. Any more cake orders?” tanya Aurora initiated the conversation.

The face across replied, “Iya, there is an order for an office birthday. How are you?”

With a smile Aurora replied, “Good, Ma.” Aurora recounts her days for the past week. The mother also told about the busy order cake and catering, also told the news of the Aurora family.

Since childhood, every time there is a problem Aurora needs her mother's face to make her calm. That face somehow always gives shade as well as strength to Aurora. After finishing her call, Aurora smiled widely, her face glowing. The fear and worry he had felt earlier, disappeared.