THE PERFECT TIME TO DIE

(CHAPTER 35) SWEET AND SOUR

SWEET AND SOUR

But when we got out of the house, I was shocked at my uncle's arrival. Uncle came up to us, and quietly looked at Keira, as well as Keira. This was their first meeting, and I introduced them both.

“This is my uncle Ra.” I said to Keira.

Keira smiled at Uncle, before long Keira kissed uncle's hand and introduced herself to uncle.

“Keira.” Keira said with a smile towards Uncle”

Uncle just smiled kindly looking at Keira's face. Seeing that, unconsciously these lips smiled, the two of them were special people to me. And seeing them in the same frame, it really makes me happy.

“Keira go home first yes, Uncle.” Said Keira.

“Yes, be careful yes.” Answer Uncle.

“I go home alone, you get Uncle aja.” Keira said to me.

“Tapi ..” Say.

“Later I'll tell you, if you're home.” Said Keira.

Keira finally resigned, and refused to be delivered. Keira wants me to accompany my uncle. Although at first I was not willing to take it home by myself, but I am grateful to have it. After Keira left, I saw Uncle just looking at me and smiling.

“Cuma temen.” I said.

Uncle just smiled before uncle embraced me. And we both went into my house. With a warm cup of tea, we both chatted in the living room. Uncle just smiled looking at me, I just sighed because I knew the meaning of that smile.

Uncle just smiled at me, and before long the look on his face turned sad. Seeing that, I just held her hand. And I realized that he looked very old, his face began to wrinkle and a lot of his hair had turned white.

I realized that time passed very quickly, almost 9 years after the departure of my parents and Uncle was always by my side. And I'm so grateful for it. He has been the figure of Father, Mother and sister for me, just the smile I gave him. Although I know, that smile, will not be able to repay Uncle in my life.

Uncle looked at me and soon he looked away. And I saw Uncle crying, this is the first time I've seen him cry. And I know how hard this is for him, but he keeps fighting for me and I'm grateful for that.

Silence then converged in this room, and I saw him still turning his face and crying. In my silence, I vowed that I would live happily. I promise, I will live happily.

And only that promise I can give to Uncle, I will show you, how well I live in return for his sacrifice.

Uncle left with a message, and I was knocked down by it.

I know it's all for my own good, but even though I've thought about it over and over again, I doubt it even more. Uncle sent me a message, because I'll be graduating soon. Uncle wanted me to think about my future. Uncle wanted me to immediately take his position in the company of my late parents.

After graduating high school, Uncle told me to major in business at Harvard University. Uncle wanted me to have enough supplies and knowledge to keep my late parents company.

Hearing Uncle's intentions, I hesitated to say yes, about taking college abroad. The various reasons behind my doubts, and the most troublesome one was that I had to be separated by Keira. Surrounded by excruciating thoughts, these lips returned to smile after getting a short message from Keira.

Keira described that she had reached her home, and I was grateful for that. And I really can't wait to see her tomorrow at school, actually I want to share that thought with Keira. The thought of a study plan abroad, but I undo that intention. Since I wasn't ready for her rejection or approval, I didn't want to be separated from her.

I was stupid and naive enough to believe that everything would go the way I wanted. But am I sinful enough, if I hope so. Grief always requires us to be adults. And the feeling of anxiety, keeps us moving. But after I met him, I was sure I could get through it all.

Among the millions of mankind, God must have a reason why we are both found. Long before Keira came, I fell a lot and got hurt. And after I met him, I came back alive. And because of her, I came back to believe the meaning of the word hope.

Because of love, everyone suddenly turned into a poet. He talks a lot about love and hope. But one thing is certain, every word and hope that is spoken from this self, is not a cradle or nonsense. And I'll give you the best version of myself, without losing my original color. I promise to make him always happy.