The Love Traces of RAHWANA

Ravana 21.

“You why?”

Ben's voice I didn't show. In the blanket that wrapped my body. All I've done these two days is sleep, sleep and sleep. I didn't expect this person to feel a broken heart.

I decided to end my relationship with Elya. So I don't know if it feels like this sick. My feelings are really sincere to Kuara. These few years, in my future hopes there are only Kuara. My plan was to spend my old age with him. And now that hope has been shattered beyond silence. Somehow I can survive in the future without a kuara.

After a week in the country, I decided to go back to Boston. This got some opposition from my mom. Because my cut time is still three weeks away.

“Why is that fast, son? Is it still a long time off?” Ask your mom when we had dinner together.

“Awan wants to take special classes, Ma. The clouds don't want to waste time.”

Yeah, that's the reason I told Mama. In fact, I want to leave here immediately to isolate myself to the land of people. I wish it could heal my wounds.

“Yyya. Why quickly once go again.” Rengek maiga did not accept. I know why he is. That's because of Benjamin. For the past few days he's been spending time with Ben. He must have been interested in Ben's good looks.

“If it's like that you want, yes it's.” Papa chose the safe sentence.

Two days later, I returned to Boston.

Something is different with my heart. It feels empty and empty. When I thought of Kuara, my heart felt like it was being sliced.

“Thank you for taking me on vacation, Cloud. Indonesia amazing.” Ben said as we parted ways at the airport. Because Ben had to go home to his parents .

“Good. See you tomorrow day after.”

“Don't forget the gift.” Ben reminded.

I just nodded and got into the taxi that would take me back to the apartment.

The day after tomorrow is Ben's parents' wedding. As usual, I was invited to come to dinner together at their house.

I got to the apartment and went straight in. I was surprised when there was a savory smell of a little charred. And the sound of frying from the kitchen.

I immediately put the suitcase by the door and rushed into the kitchen.

“El? What are you doing here?”

“Oh, Cloud. You've arrived. I cook for you. Just wait a minute. It will be finished soon.”

My mood is bad. And I don't want to serve Elya now. I went into the bathroom to take a shower and change my clothes.

After the shower, I went out. And at the dinner table, already presented two servings of pasta Elya cuisine.

Despite my reluctance, I still ate the pasta. Tastes good. Maybe because Elya studied in the culinary department.

“How?” Elya asked looking expectantly.

I'm nodding. “Enak.” I said without seeing it.

At first glance I glanced at Elya who was smiling gleefully because of my praise. I know, my attitude has indeed softened a little to Elya. It was all a result of the heartbreak I had yesterday. Even to be as firm as ever to Elya, I felt like I had no energy.

“How do you know I'm back today?”

“Tante told me. Yesterday I called and asked how you were doing because you never returned my message. Why did he come back so soon? Aren't you on vacation for a month?”

“I want to take special classes.”

Though, it's not usually that I'll tell Elya at length like this.

“Taste you good. You can open a restaurant.”

“That was my plan. I want to open a restaurant when I return to Jogja.” Answer Elya. “Awan, have you started to open your heart to me? Your attitude is changing now.”

Elya sneered at me. I don't give a shit. After eating, I re-wrapped myself in a blanket. I feel weak and tired. And want to sleep. Escape to dreamland.

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Since noon I've been busy looking for gifts for Ben's parents. I went into a knick-knack shop looking for something I thought would fit them.

I'm going around the store. Look what I will give them as a gift.

I chose a wall decoration that was a classic frame. Then ask the store clerk to wrap it up.

While waiting for my order, I went around back. I stopped at a ring box made of silver. Seeing that, I remembered Kuara. The ring would definitely be so sweet if Kuara were to wear it.

Ah, remembering Kuara makes my heart ache again. I immediately moved on from there because I remembered that the finger of Kuara had been embedded an engagement ring.

Going into the night, I went to Ben's house. As usual, I was greeted warmly by them.

“Welcome, dear.” Welcome to Abraham's lady. He hugged me warmly.

“Happy wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Abraham.” I said handing over the gift to Ben's mother.

“Yes geez. Why bother. It should not be necessary to bring gifts all.” Said Mr. Abraham, Ben's father.

“Ben. He said I should bring a gift.” I smiled at him.

“Hei! You!” Hardik Ben who just emerged from the kitchen with a tray containing a birthday cake.

“You're almost late, Cloud.” Lisa. Ben's brother is only one year different from us.

“Hai Lisa. You're getting pretty.” I praised her because she looks so cute tonight.

“Don't praise me if you don't want to be my lover.” Grunts Lisa.

He used to slur like that with me. And I don't feel like a problem. This is a little consolation in the midst of the collapse of my heart.

“You're not my type.”

And we all spent the night chatting lightly around our days.

Ben's family is the most respected people in the city. Mr. Abraham himself was a Senator. While his mother comes from a business family that is quite reluctant. They're all great people.

“You cheated, Cloud. You took Ben on a vacation to Indonesia. While you're not taking me.” Complain Lisa. He put on an upset face.

“Other times I'll take you. I promise.”

“If you break your promise, I swear I will make you my husband. Hahaha.”

“Try if you can. Before that, it looks like you have to take care of Jason first. I don't want to be your second husband.”

“Fuck you, Cloud.”

Lisa is a nice and friendly girl. The way of making jokes is like that. She has a boyfriend who she has been dating for four years named Jason. His words were merely a joke between

our. Even he'll have a slipper like that when Jason's with us. He likes to joke.

“I mean it, Lisa. If you come to Indonesia, I will take you around to good places.”

“I keep your promise. Just be careful if you deny it.”

I just laughed at the threat.