The Monster In Me

Let's Have Fun

“Note to Mom, kids!” danita's orders. He tried to raise his voice to be heard clearly in the crowd that was heard from various Playground rides. “Before leaving, grab a flyer containing this Playground map!”

Danita distributed leaflets piled up near the signposts showing the locations of various rides, evacuation routes, health units, shopping centers and food, to restrooms scattered in many places. They could have memorized it from there, but it would have been too risky. Who knows? Maybe they will soon forget after having fun riding various games.

Therefore, the teacher made sure his students held smaller map shapes so as not to get lost. He even reprimanded some of the young men who threw out leaflets blatantly.

“If you can, I don't want to receive an emergency phone just because you are lost,” Danita said slightly ketus. Thinking that this method will work makes the students more responsible for their own safety.

“Ready, Mom!” Not all students answered. The loudest sound was the voice of Adira and Firda who continued to stand side by side from the beginning they set foot into the gate of the Playground.

Adira observed the leaflets in her hands and the large map before her in turn.

“Are you memorizing it?” ask Firda not to believe it.

“The idea, anyway, is so. Honey, my memory is not that great,” Adira replied without turning to her friend. “At least, I have to make sure that these two maps are exactly the same, without any difference in the slightest.”

“Gosh. Of course the same.” Firda rolled her eyes lazily. “Do you think anyone intentionally replaced it? You're too wary.”

Adira was not at all bothered to hear the cynical comments from Firda. He concentrated fully, though Danita had given permission for them to begin dispersing in groups. His feet did not step at all until he thoroughly examined every detail he was able to find.

“Come, let's go! Before I regret having volunteered to go anywhere with you!” Firda whined while pulling Adira's hand. Complaining about how their other friends had left.

Finally, though reluctant, Adira lets Firda direct them to a nearby place that looks quite crowded. Thinking that the visitors are crowding the most popular rides in this place. However, after being approached, Adira and Firda frowned in astonishment.

“I think they shared a free drink because it is still in the promotion period,” chirped Firda. “Maybe because this Playground has just been operating. You want to take it now?”

Adira stared at the bright yellow dominated free drink booth in front of her for a while, before finally shaking her head. “No. Notnot now. It would be very troublesome to carry plastic cups anywhere,” he replied firmly. “We better take it when we are tired and thirsty after driving around.”

“True too. We can only take it once.” Firda then re-embedded his embrace on Adira's arm. “Then, what do we want to play first?”

“Hmm ... Roller Coaster?” ask Adira without thinking much.

Firda shook his hand in a frenzy. “Don't go straight up that tense! We better choose a lightweight vehicle first as a warm-up,” he replied. He tapped his chin a few times before flicking a finger. “Come, we ride the carousel first! Looks like I saw it near here.”

Therefore, even though Adira considers the carousel as too boring and childish game, he still nods his head. “Then, come on, get there! Let us also quickly ride other rides.”

Enthusiastic Adira is a very rarely seen sight. There was no sense of pleasure that Firda felt. With a big smile he held the hand of his best friend and led them both to their destination.

The echoing melody from the loudspeaker made Adira unconsciously hum. His steps were light as he walked towards the large building consisting of a collection of horse statues connected to the pole in a circular position. The horses look canting with colorful paint that looks cheerful without hurting the eyes. The four-legged animal statue even looks like the original creature from their different poses.

After passing the examination, Adira and Firda pass through a small gate that forms a path to the vehicle. With passion they choose the desired position. Firda chose to ride a horse that was standing on four legs, while Adira was more comfortable sitting in a place that resembled a rickshaw. Assuming that his current seat was much safer compared to riding on the back of a horse statue.

As the music begins to sound louder, and the carousel begins to spin, Adira and Firda are no longer two teenagers who have occupied the High School. But two girls who are indulging themselves by enjoying time with beautiful horse statues. Turn around slowly while enjoying the scenery around. Without worrying a bit about the numbers listed in the exam answer sheet, as well as the opinions of others about themselves. Right now, all they have in mind is to have fun.

“Kukira will be boring, it turns out to be quite fun,” Adira said after they got off the carousel. Now he walks while looking over and over. Seeking their next destination.

“Of course! People who do not want to ride the carousel just because prestige will be very losers,” Firda replied proudly. Staring at Adira with a very radiant face, before he reached into his own pocket. Take out his phone that packs a soft green cover. “Come, we take a picture!”

Adira frowned. Her eyes narrowed to see Firda had opened the camera app on her phone. “Again? Wasn't it in the flower garden before the gate? We even took pictures with the mascot statue.”

Firda clicked his tongue while shaking his head. “You are inexperienced. At a time like this, we have to take a lot of pictures before our appearance becomes a mess later.” The girl posed by holding her phone with one hand. Makes Adira reflex to imitate him. “Oh, yes. After all, what we just saw was not a real flower garden. There are other parks wider.”

“True. I saw it on the map. It seems like there are many different kinds of flowers near Fantasy Palace.” Adira seemed to think for a while before asking. “You to there?”

“Of course! We must not miss the best spot to take photos!” reply Firda enthusiastically.

With their spirit they walked back. This time a little faster, driven by their desire to immediately take a good photo. Errata. Only Firda is excited, while Adira tries to keep up with her best friend's energy.

From that moment on he tried to enjoy every moment here by focusing without thinking about anything else. And it was quite successful, considering he had a lot of fun while riding the carousel. But apparently all of that is temporary. Because again the anxiety began to creep in his mind.

Especially after they arrive at the Flower Garden which should look beautiful.

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