The Love Traces of RAHWANA

Ravana 15.

“That's my house, hiks. Hiks.” Keysi pointed towards the simple house at the end of the alley. I stopped the car there immediately. Keysi got out of the car and left the door open.

“Thanks for driving me home. By the way what's your name?”

“Awan.”

“Thanks, Cloud. I'm Keysi. I promise to repay your kindness someday. If time allows us to meet again.”

“Not to think about. I just intend to help. Then I go first.”

I immediately drove the car home. Not back to the cafe.

Saturday morning, we were all getting ready for Mas Mahli's wedding. I leaned my body against the door of her room while holding her.

“Wahh. How gallant.” I praise the performance of Mas Mahli.

“Wan, how is this? My heart almost exploded.”

“Don't explode now. Pity your future wife will not be married.”

“Damn you.”

“It's finished yet?” Papa's voice surprised us. Papa came along with Mama to see Mas Mahli's readiness.

“If it's done, let's go down. The show is about to start.”

Some of our family members were waiting near the ballroom. I followed Mas Mahli in the back row along with Satria.

Pluck up!

A slow blow to my shoulder made me turn my head straight away.

“Awan? It's really you apparently.”

“Keysi?” I too am in disbelief. “Why are you here?”

“I work as a part-time waitress at this hotel. You?”

I looked at Keysi's uniform. Apparently he works at this hotel.

“I, um. My brother got married today.”

“Oh, so. Waah. Didn't expect that we would meet again here.”

I just returned the words with a smile. When suddenly the corner of my eye caught the figure of a walking Kuara was about to enter the ballroom. But he did not come in and leaned against the wall.

I'm approaching Kuara soon. Leaving Keysi with Satria.

Kuara was surprised as I pulled her arm. He glared angrily but then his face became blushing.

“What are you doing here?”

“Awan?”

From the story of Kuara I know. If it turns out that the future wife of Mas Mahli is a cousin of Kuara.

What a sweet coincidence.

During the party, I spent time with Kuara and her family. I even sat with them. Get rid of awkwardness by still leaving a polite attitude. I want to be considered close to the Kuara family. Like Yuta.

I even took Kuara to go see the sunrise at Mount Bromo. I took a lot of pictures of Kuara. Certainly without his knowledge.

Today's event is a joint meal between the two families of the bride and groom. The family of Mas Mahli's wife invited us. So this afternoon, Mas Mahli's nuclear family came to his wife's house.

How surprised I was to see a girl with disheveled hair, wearing short pajamas, come out of a room with a wide yawn. I just sent a message to Kuara.

I didn't want to miss the moment, I immediately photographed the scene silently before Kuara realized it. And sure enough, his face immediately reddened as soon as he realized my existence. A moment later, he disappeared into the room with his mother.

I just chuckle at him seeing it. His face is funny. Gosh darn. I hope he doesn't return my message. Apparently he's sleeping.

She must have been very sleepy after I took her bed this early in the morning.

The voice kept avoiding me. I don't know why I feel like he's ashamed of me. Is it because I caught his appearance? Was he ashamed of it?

Uh. I'm getting more and more anxious.

After eating together, I followed him who seemed busy to clean the dining table. Looks like Kuara is not focused until the vegetables she was holding almost fell. I swiftly pulled the bowl and held it back so as not to fall.

“I'm fine. Why didn't you tell me you wanted to come here?”

“I told you.”

“When?”

“Tadi. I sent you a message when I just got here.”

“You call it tell?”

I laughed at his angry expression. It's really funny. I want to pinch her cheek.

“Heheheheh. Wh why? Are you too happy to see me?” I can't bear not to tease her.

“Stop taunting me, Cloud.”

I'm glad the voice is hooked. His face just faded.

Gosh darn. I don't know when I can hold back like this. This girl really makes me very anxious. I followed him back walking to leave me. I won't let him avoid me anymore.

Blup.

When Kuara turned around, I could not escape. And as a result, Kuara's face now landed on my chest.

I felt like I was jumping from a very high place. My heart rippled wonderfully. If there was no one else there, maybe I would have grabbed Kuara's body into my arms and not let go.

“You want to cuddle what how?”

I saw Mama glancing at us in the distance. I can't stand the mocking grin Mama showed me.

“Tonight, I'd like to take you to dinner. How?” I hope he won't reject me.

“No. I have to get ready because tonight I have to go back to Jogja.”

I was surprised to hear that. I think he'll be home by morning. Why is it tonight?

“I had a holiday yesterday. I don't want to take another holiday.”

That was the answer before leaving. In the meantime, I saw Mama and approached her.

“You still don't want to introduce him to Mama?”

“Woman hasn't made it perfect, Ma. Wait later.”

“Did he reject you?”

“No rejecting. Because Awan also never asked her to date.”

“How are you, anyway? Not inviting dating but already friendly like earlier.”

“That's something that clouds can't avoid because nature helps clouds. Hehehehe.”

“So, when do you want to go home?”

“Tonight only. Mumpung no friend.” I grinned happily while inviting Mama back into the house.

There, I saw Kuara who was persuading her mother to be allowed to go home by herself by train. And I don't want to waste this opportunity. I'm sure that Kuara's mother will allow it if I accompany her home.

“Mother don't worry. Let me drive Ara. Besides, I also have to go to school tomorrow.”

“Really?”

“Iya, Mum.”

“Ohh. Thank you very much, Cloud.”

I smiled triumphantly after getting permission from Kuara's mother. I didn't care when I saw Kuara make her protest with a sharp look at me. I just returned with a smile.

He had no way to refuse me. I played my eyes until it made Kuara grunt even more annoyed at me.

I didn't like it when I saw Kuara as if she was putting some distance between us. I understood the discomfort between my feelings and her commitment.

Am I burdening him too much? But I really can't get away from him. I like to enjoy my feelings when I get close to him. I guess he feels the same way. Isn't that so?