The Lover In Dream

Close to you

Gurgling water from an artificial pond that is beside Takai's house is so soothing. Closing his eyes, he sat leaning over the body of the sofa. There is a pendopo on the pool, accompanied by a sofa, a large table and a lighted television. It's a family room, where people should gather. But in reality, only Takai was there every night.

The fish that Takai imports directly from China has begun to grow, there are nine different color koi fish. Swim here and there following the gurgling pattern of water that provides oxygen. The pendopo floor is not wood or ceramic, but thick glass that makes Takai can see directly the motion of the fish underneath.

His eyes began to open when he heard the news saying Kubo's name. The man has become famous and has started to appear in the news. Not infrequently the name Takai also began to drag because the news of their engagement began to spread widely. Photos of their photos are on display in the media, which is none other than the work of his own mother. Takai is upset, but can't do anything. There, on a screen with a size of more than sixty inches, Kubo's face was plastered smiling waving, followed by a woman who was first seen. And some of Kubo's guards.

"Maybe he is" Takai thought.

At first glance Takai noticed the woman behind Kubo, with black hair tipped one. It's Naomi. His face was covered by the book he was carrying. Shortly after Kubo waved his hand. The man embraces Naomi's body to ensure the woman is not left behind by Kubo's huge steps. And then get into the building.

"I want to get that close" muttered Takai in envy.

Takai's mind floated over, bringing him to the difficult wishful thinking of being realized. Takai liked Kubo, a long time ago. But the man never sensitized until Takai finally felt embarrassed as he grew up. The woman began to keep her distance and began to raise her ego. He continued to pretend that he did not like Kubo and then tried to cover all his feelings in front of his parents. Even when he knew he would be betrothed to Kubo, he could only be flat in front of people and try to maintain his expression, but none of his attempts to make the match failed.

Takai remembered, that night. The night Kubo took her into the room. Kiss her warmly, then start rubbing her back and throwing her body on the bed. Takai remembered that deep gaze, with a line of smiles at the tip of his lips. Although Kubo was unconscious, Takai was still fully conscious. He even felt very clearly when Kubo touched his body. Slowly and gently.

"I'm sorry, I think I made a mistake"

The sentence continued to ring in Takai's ear, wounding his feelings. Only that sentence was first heard when Kubo regained consciousness after touching his body. At that time Takai could only leave the room after wearing all his clothes. He wanted to cry, but to him crying under such circumstances would only make him look worse in front of Kubo. Since then, he has always been determined that one day he will be able to be with the man in a marriage.

*****

Naomi sat down, silent without a twist as Kubo forced his way into her apartment with two boxes of food. He was astonished when he saw the man coming with a face.

"Helped? what did the doctor say?" Ask Kubo.

"There's nothing bad" replied Naomi.

"Ga may" Kubo briefly as he sat on the floor, Kubo began arranging small plates and preparing food for Naomi.

"Usually you are ready for food, now I. Because you're sick again" Kubo was greeted with an objectionable smile.

They spent all their food and absolutely nothing, the rest of the time they had spent watching movies together. While occasionally Naomi invites Kubo to tell a story, relating his experience to the scene of the film scene.

"So you're also this close to Naya?" Ask Naomi.

"Yes gini, come bring food. Watch a movie together" Naomi said a little nervously.

Kubo shook his head, "No, Naya's apartment is far from here" he explained.

"Keep ?" Ask Naomi again.

"Yes, I don't think it's efficient, if I have a secretary who lives in the same apartment it'll be easier. So Naya also advises you to rent an apartment here In addition, Naya is also more rigid, so it seems strange if it has to be this close" Kubo's story.

"Other than that?" Naomi asked again.

"So get close to you" Kubo said softly.

Naomi could no longer respond, she did not know what to respond when Kubo started talking like this. The woman could only nod, pretending not to think so much. Just like the first time Kubo said good night to her. He just wanted to avoid the awkwardness between them. After all Naomi likes it, she likes it that close to Kubo when not in the company. It helped him get to know Kubo. And help her harden her heart, worried that next time she will feel hurt again when Kubo scolds her.

After Kubo came home from the apartment, he ran to the room to see his cellphone which had sounded but was ignored. There were a lot of missed calls, and a message came in. From Rio.

"Call me when you're not busy" she read.

*****

Rio can't relax today, there are many things he has to work on. But tonight, he had to be forced to leave all his work because he was expelled by Iksan at five in the afternoon. The man was forced to unplug all the power in the office just to make sure Rio came home on time. As a result, Rio had to snort angrily as the files he had not saved just disappeared.

While continuing to pedal bicycles through the crowded streets of Bandung on Friday afternoon, Rio kept thinking about Naomi. Like asking about Naomi's day. Since the woman told me about her boss at the office, she no longer heard much from Naomi. Even a few times, he could only get a good night's sleep without further discussion.

The passing of a pair of lovers who were walking hand in hand, made him envious. He had missed Naomi a lot. Noticing the pair of lovers from the bicycle rearview, they made Rio smile a little. Rio knows, that woman is not much different from Naomi.

Arriving home, Rio tried to contact Naomi's phone but was not picked up. Many times. He can only send a short message when his phone is not picked up. The man then fell asleep after two hours of waiting.

Drrrtt! Drrrrtt!

Rio's work desk, his phone keeps vibrating. Naomi's name was there, trying to reach her. Silence is silent, in Rio's heart is shrouded in longing feelings. Longing for Naomi, for her previous closeness to Naomi.