THE STAR OF HEAVEN
PART 108S
Ray and Zalynda were walking down the path. Zalynda looked around. All trees grow as if they were all. While Ray tried to remember which way their camp was, but Ray failed to remember the direction of the turn towards the camp until sometimes they both stopped while looking around
The weather began to look hostile, cloudy clouds began to linger in the sky. The cold air started blowing. Ray tightened his grip on Zalynda's hand.
Zalynda herself began to close her body to Ray's body as a cold wind pierced her to the bone
"Ray, looks like we took a wrong turn earlier." Zalynda said while looking back. There were only similar trees along the path they walked
"God is not wrong, beautiful. I'm holding the compass." Said Ray. Zalynda frowned, since when did Ray hold a large compass in his hand
They arrived at the branch. Zalynda saw a speck of light on the right.
"Ray, it looks like it's our camp lantern. Let's go there." Zalynda said as she pulled Ray's hand
Surprisingly the young man did not move. Zalynda turned to Ray and was surprised to see Alin was already struggling spoiled on Ray's shoulder
"Alin's? Why are you here?!" Zalynda asked furiously. His chest felt tight seeing Ray's arms coiled around Alin's waist
Alin smiled at his wily smile. "Ray needs a suitable companion. You're not strong enough to be by his side. You're just making it hard and stray, stupid!"
Zalynda shut her mouth. His hand held slightly loosened so that Alin slowly pulled Ray into his arms, but a second later Zalynda regained her senses. The girl quickly grabbed Ray's arm and pulled him firmly
"Ray, relax! Comewith me. There's our camp." Zalynda Shouts. Ray still doesn't budge. What happened to Ray? Think Zalynda
"Let go! You don't deserve to be on Ray's side!" Jerk Alin while pulling Ray stronger so that Zalynda's body is slightly interested.
The black clouds grew more and more dense, the wind started blowing violently accompanied by thunderous lightning
"No. I'm not gonna hand Ray over to you!" Zalynda Shouts. But his voice was lost amidst the thunder. His hands grew numb, but Zalynda did not give up. The girl continued to hold Ray's arm firmly
The rain began to fall making his hands feel slippery holding Ray's arm. Zalynda. The water was mixed with the rain that was falling
"David.." Whisper Ray. Zalynda looked into Ray's eyes as if begging for something.
"Ray." said Zalynda quietly
"Deliver!" Jerk Alin suddenly while jerking Zalynda's hand until Zalynda's grip on Ray's arm is released. Zalynda pushed a few steps
"Ray.don't go!" Zalynda shouted as she saw Alin taking Ray away. Zalynda wanted to run after Ray, but her legs felt heavy to step on. Ray and Alin are moving away
"No. don't go! Don't leave! Ray! Ray!"
***
"Ray!!" Zalynda opened her eyes. Zalynda's breath sounded like running. The sweat flooded his forehead while his tears still felt flowing
"Astaghfirullah's.." Zalynda covered her face while continuing to stand up. Slowly Zalynda woke up, trying not to wake the slumbering Ray beside her.
Zalynda spit three times to the left and read ta'awudz three times. Zalynda recalled, the words of the teacher taught him when in Tasikmalaya first what to do when having a nightmare
Soon Zalynda went to the bathroom to ablution. Zalynda needs a tranquilizer after a nightmare
"O Allah, I take refuge in You from the devil's deeds and the bad dreams.” Zalynda prayer when finished performing the two raka'at sunnah prayer
Zalynda turned to the clock. It's still 00:30 in the morning. Zalynda decided to lie down again after turning her pillow over and facing Ray.
That dark-looking handsome face looked peaceful. Zalynda smiled slightly at the slumbering Ray. Zalynda slowly touched Ray's cheeks and jaws as if admiring this beautiful creature of God.
"Dreams are the flower of sleep. I can't believe in dreams. But it was as if it was real until the pain was left still felt until now." Bathin Zalynda as she traced her cheeks to Ray's chin
Remembering in his dream Ray's eyes were like begging for help. Is something going to happen to Ray? Zalynda still ceaseless thinking even though his body feels tired, over time Zalynda's eyes are heavy
"I'm going to keep myself going to always be with you, Ray.." Zalynda Brisks.
The girl immediately docked into Ray's chest, making the young man wake up from feeling movement. Then Ray smiled seeing Zalynda curled up in his chest. Ray hugged Zalynda's body and went back to sleep
***
"Want to add the toast, Ray?" Zalynda asked who saw Ray's plate was empty
"No Za. Alhamdulillah. Thanks, baby." Said Ray. Zalynda looked a little smile while nodding
"I'll go to Edah's mom. Miss Edah wants to meet to discuss the cake for the reception and the opening of the cake shop branch." Zalynda said as she sipped her sweet tea
"today? Not tomorrow? Today I have my dad's meeting. Full afternoon." Ray said as he wiped his mouth
"It's okay I'm alone." Zalynda glanced at Ray who placed his dirty dishes in the sink. The young man sat down and checked his phone
"Ng, Ray.." call Zalynda
"Hmm?"
"Today you met with which client?"
Ray turned his gaze from the phone staring at Zalynda. Although Ray's forehead twitched, a wide smile adorned his lips
"Sama TecnoTek, continue to PT Hong Liong in the East Tower. Why?"
"It's okay. It's just it."
Ray chuckles. The young man propped up his chin with both hands while staring intensely at Zalynda. Makes Zalynda a little misbehaved
"What is it like that." Zalynda asked as she rubbed the tip of her lips, worried that there was a sauce attached so Ray looked at her like that
"Are you afraid I'm meeting with Alin?" Ray asks Zalynda.
"About. Not really." Elak Zalynda fast.
The girl rushed to clean the dining table and put the dishes and cutlery that had just been used into the sink.
Zalynda was a little embarrassed because Ray knew he was scraping for information whether Ray met Alin today or not. Zalynda then busied herself washing dishes and cutlery to avoid eye contact with Ray
Ray smiled broadly at Zalynda's misbehavior. Ray moved and wrapped his arms around Zalynda's waist, slightly bending down in order to put his chin on Zalynda's shoulder
"Ray, I'm doing the dishes." Zalynda said as she felt Ray slowly slough his neck. Ray laughed a little
"You don't have to worry, I want to keep my distance from Alin and any woman. I'm not the kind of person to see beautiful women." Said Ray
Zalynda smile. The girl dried her hands and turned to face Ray. Zalynda poked her hands around Ray's neck while looking at the young man
Recollecting his dreams last night. Zalynda did not want to tell Ray his dream. The girl sighed softly while looking down. Ray's forehead frowned at Zalynda's behavior.
"What's wrong?" Ray asked gently as he lifted the girl's chin so that Zalynda looked back at Ray. The two fell silent while looking at each other.
"Ray.."
"Hmm?"
"Don't ever leave me, yeah." Zalynda's voice trembled slightly.
Ray smiled at Zalynda. Slowly Ray approached his face to Zalynda's face and kissed Zalynda's soft lips
"God willing, I will always be with you and take care of you, Za.." Ray said a little to calm Zalynda's heart. The girl smiled happily
Ray's hand infiltrated Zalynda's hair and crept into the girl's neck to pull Zalynda so that Ray could re-smell Zalynda's natural pink chewy blade
Looks like this morning Ray no longer needs a sweet for dessert
