The Lover In Dream
Not the First Meeting
Naomi has been training for a week where she works, not once has she met Kubo. He was still filled with curiosity to know who exactly his boss candidate would be. During this one week, Naomi hasn't even seen Naya anywhere.
That day, the sun looks beautiful from Naomi's training room. He closed his book, then immediately rushed out to go home. In accordance with Naya's direction, Naomi must start preparing to meet with her prospective employers tomorrow and take specific training from Naya directly.
Saturdays and Sundays are great days to explore the places in Japan that Naomi always yearns for. However, Friday night Naomi could only drag her tote bag all the way home. He was worried between having to enjoy his holiday by going somewhere or spending his vacation time resting in an apartment. The streets of the city made Naomi lazy to take the bus, with reckless he wanted to walk. While spending the day, and thinking about many things along the way.
"Naomi" Greet someone.
Naomi turned her head and smiled when she saw Kubo running towards her. He bowed to greet the man.
"Ohh, the color of our clothes is in line" Naomi said as Kubo approached.
The man just smiled, "Why walk?" Ask Kubo.
"Sports" replied Naomi.
Kubo glanced a little when he saw the clothes Naomi was wearing today, a short skirt with an oversized t-shirt. Naomi's hair was tied up, although with short hair still looks dazzling to Kubo.
"Have you eaten ?" Ask Kubo.
"Not yet" answered Naomi.
"Want dinner together?" Kubo Tawar.
Naomi nodded, after walking quite a distance, they found the car that became a tavern. The same place to eat when Naomi was first invited to eat by Kubo. They stopped there to enjoy dinner in the early hours of the morning. This time Kubo did not order sake because he had just learned from Naya that Naomi did not like to drink, and she cursed herself all night when she found out about it from Naya.
"Saturday Sunday holiday ?" Ask Kubo.
Naomi nodded while devouring a piece of meat.
"There's an event?" Ask Kubo again.
This time Naomi shook her head, she then put her chopsticks and crossed both hands on the table. Looking at Kubo's eyes to make Kubo's heart feel stopped for a moment.
"Do you think I should take a break tomorrow at the apartment or go out on the street?" Naomi asked seriously.
Kubo chuckled amusedly at Naomi's behavior, he did not think that this woman would think about it very seriously. This time, Kubo crossed his arms on the table, and looked at Naomi's face. He smiles.
"You want what "Tanya Kubo is staring at, she smiled faintly to cover her pounding heart.
"Ga tau" Reply Naomi.
The woman took her chopsticks again, and finished her meal.
"I want to walk, but I don't know where to go" Naomi explained without looking at Kubo.
"If so stay in the apartment only" Kubo said to provide a solution.
"But must be bored in the apartment" complained Naomi.
"Yaudah tomorrow morning on the road, it seems like I just happen to have some free time. Don't mind, do you?" Ask Kubo.
Naomi's eyes widened when she heard Kubo offer to accompany her, not that she did not believe in Kubo. However, it felt strange for Naomi to walk the street with someone she had just met.
"That's a lot" Lirih Naomi in Indonesian.
Kubo just smiled, after finishing their food back to their apartment.
"Good night Nao" Kubo said before they split.
Naomi turned her head for a moment when she heard Kubo say good night to her, but she tried to ignore it. Worried that there will be awkwardness between them.
*****
That day, Naomi wore a short skirt with a big shirt. Makes kubo have to swallow his saliva. For some reason, he likes to see Naomi in that style. With her short hair, and parsed. And do not forget the canvas tote bag that makes it look younger. Today, Kubo thanks Naomi for wearing shoes so he does not have to worry about Naomi's leg being hurt by too much walking.
"Hiruto, good morning" Sapa Naomi saw Hiruto in front of her apartment building.
"Good Morning Naomi San" Hiruto replied.
"Oh, this introduces him Kubo. The apartment room is in front of my room" Naomi explained.
Hiruto seemed confused when he saw Kubo standing there, today he himself was assigned to pick up Naomi and Kubo and accompany them on the road. However, Kubo suddenly bowed his body and greeted Hiruto.
"I already know Hiruto san, we work in the same company" Kubo explained.
"Then, we also work in the same place ?" Naomi asked in astonishment.
"Where is Naomi san going today ?" Hiruto Sela.
"Oh, we'll walk the road. It just so happens that Kubo knows a few places" Naomi explained.
Hiruto finally left after getting the eye code from Kubo, the man finally canceled his intention to ask Hiruto to accompany him today. Truth be told, Kubo himself did not spend much time to go to tourist attractions in Japan. He often went abroad for business, and his vacation time was more used to rest in the apartment.
When looking at the list given by Naomi, Kubo himself was astonished because he had never visited the place Naomi wanted to visit. But he dared to try to go there. Kubo who is used to being served, went without a waiter, and Kubo who never once separated from his personal car this time really had to try hard to try something new for him. Today he is more accompanied by Naomi and acts as if he is used to going to that place. Even for the first time Kubo took the bus and the fast train, things he never did in his lifetime.
Naomi has always been, giving the things that have always been first for Kubo. And the guy always liked all those first things.
*****
Naomi rested for a while when she arrived at the tourist park, she downed all the water in the drinking bottle. The weather that day was quite hot, making Naomi's body sweat a lot. For a moment he felt annoyed at Kubo because it had made him confused to find a way and access to get to the place. Kubo said that he had forgotten the road and access to the place, until finally the man had to keep a lot of finding out about the road and access to it so that it takes longer.
Seen from a distance, Kubo tote two bottles of drinks in his hand and food. Although upset but Naomi still smiled at the man, there was no fear when Naomi was with him both. He felt that, there were two with Kubo is not the first thing. But he doesn't know where. Naomi likes Kubo's attitude, Kubo's adult attitude when accompanying him, Kubo acts more and serves him, momentarily crossed Naomi's mind about Rio's attitude when together and comparing the two.
There is a noticeable difference between the two of them, Kubo looks more mature and leads the time together. Even the man acted as if he could take full responsibility for Naomi. While Rio, the man was more spoiled when with Naomi. It is Naomi who has been leading while they are together, and decides everything about them.
"I bought this, I'm sure you'll like it" Kubo explained as he offered Naomi a snack.
After spending Saturday with Kubo, Naomi chose to stay home on Sunday and rest. He was tired of walking on Saturdays. Especially since Kubo also made him tired yesterday.
*****
Monday morning for Naomi is a fun thing, her spirit keeps coming back full. As usual, this morning he met Hiruto in the Lobby. After greeting the man, Naomi left him and rushed to the office. He did not forget to bring a box of lunch for today. Worrying if he doesn't have time to eat to the cafeteria, and having to spend more time learning from Naya.
When he arrived in the room, he had not seen anyone there. Even Naya who usually came in the morning, this time it was almost nine in the morning and the woman was completely invisible. Naomi could only clean up the table and read some of the documents Naya left on her desk. Before long, Naomi sees Naya walking towards her room following a man in a white shirt. Naomi rounded her eyes as she clearly saw the man. The man he knew a few days ago, the man who accompanied him went on the street on Saturday.
"Naomi San, Good morning" Sapa Naya.
Naomi just bent her body while saying hello.
"Include me, this is Kubo san. Your bosses later"
The woman was silent for a moment until she finally welcomed Kubo's hand.
"Welcome to join" Kubo said.
Naya and Kubo then leave her in the study alone, Naomi just shut up and contemplate for a moment. Everything became clear now, as if the piece of the puzzle he had been ignoring was complete. The reason why Naomi could meet Hiruto every morning. The reason why Kubo could know Naomi was from Indonesia when Naomi never told him, the reason why their uniform was the same, the reason Hiruto knew her, and this time he understood why their apartment was close together. Because Naomi was her secretary, even her life is no longer hers. Since from today, he will continue to serve Kubo.
Naomi hit her own head hard. Regretting what he did and told Kubo. Especially his attitude since meeting Kubo, even he was very comfortable with Kubo and treated him like a close friend. However, one thing plagued Naomi's mind that time.
"Why should he lie?" Think Naomi.
