The Power Enthusiast

MINERVO 67: Let's Start and End

The room became silent for a moment, after Koko and Naomi shouted simultaneously, saying 'Please! Don't ignore us!' while standing straight before those who were sitting round, whose mouths were busy eating food. As a result, pairs of eyes were immediately directed towards Koko and Naomi, with a silent atmosphere.

Of course, Koko and Naomi were surprised at this, they did not expect that the anxiety in their hearts, could be exactly like that, even when shouting, too, they both said the same thing. Really, this was not planned at all, but why would Koko and Naomi be able to compact like that? Paul and the others are so astonished by the behavior of the two of them, even though at this time, everyone knows that Koko with Naomi is involved in internal problems, but, but why could they say the same words so?

Jeddy laughed at the scene, never expecting Naomi and Koko to be able to say the same thing simultaneously so, even their body movements when they stand up, look in harmony. Jeddy was really curious about the two of them, it felt like there was something to explain, even though he didn't really care about it, because for him, whatever the reason they could be, it was, must be something good. And that's good, hopefully with this, Koko and Naomi can get along just like they used to, because the protracted squabbles, are not very good.

"Ignore you?" Paul chimed in on Koko and Naomi's words, by raising one side of his eyebrow, seemingly wondering. "Who do you mean? Me? Or all of us?" Paul glanced at Koko and Naomi's eyes in turn. "Do you feel neglected? Huh huh? How funny! No one is ignoring you here! It is you who ignore us! When everyone is having fun, you are busy keeping your head down, thinking about your own problems! You should forget about your problems! We're here partying! That's if you understand the situation!"

Koko and Naomi, scattered simultaneously, they were made aware of it by Paul. What Paul said, it really makes sense, they should not think about the problem earlier, but because they were too thought out, they finally could not enjoy the atmosphere. And it ends with a misunderstanding that everyone ignores them, when in fact, they are the ones who ignore everyone.

"Paul's right!" Cherry spoke, while keeping her jumba lollipop on her own thigh. "Cherry also feels that you are too serious in responding to a problem! Right now we are partying! Unfortunately, you guys keep your heads down! Cherry so reluctant to chat with you guys, because you guys effect so like secluded themselves, anyway!" Suddenly, Cherry's face became cheerful again. "Because of that! From this moment! You should join us at this party! So, come! Take plates! Get meat! Get vegetables! Take fruits! Then eat together! Wouldn't that be more fun than keeping your head down, would it, right!? Hihihihihihi!"

Stunned, Naomi and Koko mutely hear Cherry's talk that fits with reality. They both feel guilty for the attitude they have done while at a dinner party. Instead of enlivening the atmosphere, they are busy dealing with their respective problems, making the party atmosphere a little murky by the behavior of the two of them.

"Actually, that's up to you," Colin said in a flat tone. "You want to be moody, sad, agitated, afraid, or ashamed, that's your right. But, why not keep all those feelings in each other's hearts first, and focus on this party? Right, guys? But it comes back to each of you. Do you want to continue like that, or change your attitude? Depends, anyway, I think."

"Colin is right, I agree with his opinion, agree one hundred percent" Nico said by putting his cold face on Koko and Naomi, supporting the opinion expressed by Colin.

"It's okay," Now, the voice is Aunt Elena-Her mother Paul-in a low voice. "If you feel ignored, then I, as the representative of everyone here, apologize to you. However, I think, rather than you having to pretend to enjoy the party atmosphere, when your heart is still in pain and overheating, why don't you solve the problem right now, right now, while we're gathering like this. I am sure, because there are many heads here, surely you will get a lot of advice, criticism and input from the thoughts of different people, in resolving the problems that are happening between you. Hows it? Do you guys want to? To do?"

At first Naomi and Koko were confused as to what Elena had to say, but slowly, the two of them looked at each other, then - as if understanding each other's will - they nodded their heads, agree with the advice said by Aunt Elena, regarding the resolution of the problem. Seeing Naomi and Koko nod their heads together, Paul and the others, smiling happily, because they finally both want to end the tension, so that the atmosphere can return to how it used to be.

Slowly, Naomi and Koko lower each other's buttocks to return to sit on the mat, then they prepare to face their respective opponents. Koko is a little nervous when she looks into Naomi's eyes, she feels that she is the only one who is not benefited here, because, Koko does not have the ability to argue with people like Noami, which will certainly be more clever and shrewd in syllabic words.

While Naomi, even felt restless, because she also felt that she was not benefited here, because, according to her, everyone who was here, sided with Koko. Of course, even though Koko looks like she will not be able to argue, but whatever Naomi says, it is definitely not Koko who will answer it, but the people who are here.

Honestly, Naomi can't fight this many people, who have different critical thinking. For example, Nico, Naomi is very familiar with the characteristics of the man with the glasses, the man stands out very in words, and his words will certainly sound piercing and not original words. Then, there was Paul too, who was the host here, Naomi could not fight the rude man, because he was a very influential person here.

And people other than Nico and Paul can not be underestimated by Naomi, because, Colin, Cherry, Jeddy, Abbas, and Aunt Elena, must have their own cleverness in each opinion. Naomi was confused as to how to defend her opinion which is derived from her religious teachings. According to Naomi, everything she said was the truth. People like Koko, not worthy to live freely on this earth, it has been described in the scriptures, and it is absolute.

Therefore, the only way for Naomi to prevail in an argument, is to pray to the Almighty, to be facilitated in all her affairs, and she asks God, too, may the people who are here, be aware of their mistakes, and be willing to change, especially for Koko.

"Well," said Paul, after everyone had put their empty plates on the floor and had prepared to focus on what was to be done. "Let's start and end, the matter between Naomi and Koko."