THIS TASTE? [ END ]

VOID FILLER

A few months have passed. Kak Saka diwisuda sign he, will soon realize his training plan. All preparations have been completed until the day of departure. Cilla and Saka's brother were in a taxi. Locking each other's mouths, not knowing what to say. Saka's sister squeezed her lover's hand slowly while pulling Cilla's head to lean on his shoulder.

Arriving at the airport, there was still time for the two to chat for a while. Cilla tried to hold back but her tears still spilled. Saka told Cilla to keep his heart. Especially against Vano who clearly wants to damage their relationship.

"I like you and always will."

Cilla nodded.

"Take care of your heart and wait for my return! when I get back, I'll introduce you to my parents."

"Yes, brother."

"Don't cry! we'll still be in touch every day."

"Yes." Yeah."

"Hemm. It's time I left."

"Sak Saka be careful!"

"You too" said Saka, hugging her lover tightly.

"I'll go, see you!"

"Train seriously and hurry back!"

"Surely," replied Saka, waving her hand.

Cilla felt very sad and proud of her lover. Although the tears continued, he still had to let go. He knew this farewell was only temporary. However, the pain felt strongly attached.

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"Hi, why does your face look so lethargic?" ask Saka in a video call connection.

"Just got home from teaching."

"Private les?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"In the meantime, is the thesis, shouldn't you stop?"

"True, I'll consider it again! Ohya, how was Saka's training?"

"Fun, swimming is something I love. Meet a lot of new friends and exchange experiences."

...Khukk..Hhukkkp.. Khukk.....

Cilla coughs.

"You sick?"

"No, just a little coughing."

"What did you eat?"

"I don't know, it's just normal to eat."

"Sorry yes! at a time like this, I didn't even accompany."

"Ah, don't exaggerate! I'm fine."

"Go to the clinic to get medicine."

"No, I still have my own drugs."

"Then, rest! tomorrow, there's a lot of courses."

"Yes, brother."

"Eat and take medicine and go to sleep!"

"Yes, brother."

"Okay, I'll close first!"

"Yes." Yeah."

"I missed you!"

"Huuweeekkk. huekk.." Lina and Nita act vomiting hearing the longing speech of Saka's sister.

"Lina and Nita cut you off" said Cilla, complaining to her roommates.

"Leave it! they will get used to it" replied Saka, grinning.

"Huuuweekkkk.." once again Lina acted vomiting.

"I miss you."

"Me too" replied Cilla.

"Good rest!"

"Good night!"

"Well, I can throw up every day if I see them video calls continue" Lina said.

"Then I will take you to the clinic to get well" said Cilla followed by a wide laugh.

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Apparently, after the departure of Saka. Cilla felt very lonely. Even though every day we send each other news, it still feels different. Cilla leaned her head against the library table and closed her eyes. Shortly after, Vano arrived. Pasting a plastic glass filled with cold mocachino onto Cilla's cheek. The girl opened her eyes.

"Vano.. Whose drink is this?"

"Your drink, that drink is for you."

"Hemm.thank you."

"While creating a thesis title?"

"No, my title is approved."

"Yes, what are you doing yourself?"

"Finding references."

"Emm. I heard, the title of your most difficult script."

"Not really. It is difficult because we are lazy. If we're excited, it'll be easier."

"Owwhhh, where is there such a formula? it's hard, it's easy."

"That's the difference between you and me."

"Haisss... basic!"

"Continue your sleep, I will continue my activities!"

"If you're here, how can I sleep?"

"Why not? we don't bother each other."

"All right."

Cilla slid her head back behind both hands and began to close her eyes.

...🍁🍁🍁...

Unexpectedly, Cilla was actually sleeping soundly. In fact, he almost fell out of his chair. Luckily Vano spooked, caught Cilla's body and returned it to its original position.

..."Hooaamm!"...

Cilla yawned without hesitation. However, immediately stuttered when he realized, there was still Vano beside him.

"Your sleep is very good" Vano said.

"Did I salivate?"

"No."

"Huh, thank goodness. I came back first! my stomach's hungry."

"I'm hungry too, let's eat together."

Suddenly Cilla remembered her roommate's message. Cilla was forbidden from making any rumors that would hurt Saka's sister. Especially with Vano who clearly has feelings for her. As a result, Cilla refused a meal together from Vano.

"Actually, I want to eat in the room. Lina and Nita gave me a lot of food" replied Cilla.

"We can eat out if you're worried about the rumors that are going to develop."

"Vano.."

"I know what's on your mind. You can walk first and I follow a few meters behind you."

For the first split second, Cilla weighed. A second later, he accepted. He thought, just eating together. Nothing will happen to them. There will be no one to photograph the two and Cilla's heart has steadily chosen Saka's brother to be the only one.

"All right, let's go!" exclaim Cilla.

"Okay, you go first!"

"okay."

...🍁🍁🍁...

"This place is pretty good. Apparently, none of our college friends came" Cilla said, looking around.

""You're right, what do you want to eat?"

"Hemm. I choose first!"

"Pick for me too!"

"Why me? our tastes are not the same."

"Try choosing first! I will judge, according to my wishes or not."

"Well, hemm... What is it? eemmm.. I want this one message (while pointing menu sheet)."

"Well, what else?" ask the restaurant staff.

"Drink this."

"Well, what else?"

"If he is, what is it? choose Vano yourself!"

"Whatever your choice, I agree. Pick one for me!"

"Well then, just this one and drink this one."

"Okay, I'll get you ready!"

"Thank you!"

"Yes are the same."

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Eating together between Cilla and Vano again warms the relationship between the two. Relationships that previously had been strained. The love triangle dispute between Vano, Cilla and Saka's sister is quite horrendous. Cilla who was considered very lucky even repeatedly hurt.

Cilla and Vano were chatting on the sidelines of their eating agenda. Talking about many things to throw jokes at each other. Like, nothing's ever happened before. So warm and comfortable. It also seemed, Vano had deliberately filled this void in order to attempt to get close to Cilla. Slowly but surely, Vano wanted to pull him back. Anything can still happen. Moreover, Saka's brother was far from Cilla.

{"Let's do this for a while. Whether it's just escapism or just filling the void, I don't care. What I believe, Cilla will slowly understand, turn to me who is always there to accompany. For that, I'm willing to wait."} said Vano inwardly.

"Eat more! writing a thesis takes a lot of energy."

"You're right, let's finish this meal!"

The two laughed again while drifting in the warmth of togetherness.

...🍁 Connect... 🍁...