Trying Again to Love You
Kiki's Travel
That morning the campus was still very quiet, the class was still empty without a single student, there was only me and an empty bench, the clock showed at 7 am, the morning lecture on our campus had just begun at 8.
The air around the campus was very fresh, the towering trees made cool dewdrops, today it feels like my mood is slightly improving.
I deliberately came early to the campus, in addition to my waking up too early, I also want to meet with Kiki immediately, accompany her all day to take care of her transfer papers to America tomorrow.
After I finished putting the bag on the empty bench near the classroom window, where I used to sit with Kiki, I then headed out for breakfast on campus.
I chose breakfast bagin DKV, not without reason, usually before Kiki entered the class, he first coffee and breakfast bagin. To get to the DKV canteen, I had to pass through the rectorate building, in front of the building there is a 2-way street with a garden in the middle.
Streets and parks are commonly used by residents or people other than campus students to exercise or play in the morning.
While busy walking while enjoying the morning air of the campus, Pras was sitting in the distance on the terrace of the rectorate building, looking at me.
Wanting to turn around, turned my gaze, but Pras had already seen, he smiled and approached.
" Beautiful morning.. ". Sweepings.
I was embarrassed too, hearing his greeting.
" Loh kok.., Why are you morning - morning here ? ". Tanyaku. (with reddened face ).
" Want to see you, who knows luck ". Pras Reply.
Pras' presence pleased me, then at first glance I had the idea to make Kiki happy today.
" Pras.. Come with me to the canteen ! ". Invite me, while pulling Pras' hand.
By looking at Pras, I'm sure Kiki will be happy, at least he will be entertained and forget for a moment his sadness. Pras agreed, and we both walked to the cafeteria.
The mother canteen was open from 6.30 am, some of them have started to make a living from people who come to play or exercise on campus, although not so crowded but there are already some visitors there.
Kiki was not there yet, Pras and I chose to sit in a chair outside the cafeteria, Pras ordered a cup of coffee, while I picked up some fritters and ordered some warm tea. While waiting for the order to come, we both talked about Kiki's departure to America.
No matter how long, Kiki also seemed to walk towards the cafeteria, I was sure he would come to campus today to take care of the files, but thank God he came earlier than usual, although actually my heart is really not out of mind to think about how Kiki's response will see me with Pras.
I was no longer focused on listening to Pras talk, my gaze was only on Kiki, step by step Kiki began to approach us, his facial expression was flat, even he gave a slight smile towards us. I try to stay calm, and do not want to make the atmosphere becomes unpleasant.
" You guys make a deal here ! ". Kiki Firmly.
" cheater.. Hanging out doesn't hunker down - hang you Dev.. ". Kiki again.
I began to misbehave and confused to answer what.
" I deliberately nyari Devi here, asked about the truth about the news of your move to America ". Pras replied.
I immediately nodded affirming that what Pras said was true.
" So take care of today's file Ki ? ". My toot.
" so.. ". Answer Kiki.
" But we hang out first, I want to have a coffee while relaxing here first ". Answer Kiki again, (with a carefree and feisty face).
It didn't feel like it was 11 noon, it was almost about time for the rest of the campus staff, I then cut off the chat, considering that Kiki and I had to take care of the file today, moreover, I have also let go of not entering in the morning lecture hours.
" i's.. Uda wants this afternoon, Ayuk road. hunt on the break ". My firmness. Kiki still seems to be talking to Pras.
" Oh.yeah, on the road gih.I also forgot the time, chat with you guys ". Pras replied, cutting Kiki's conversation.
Kiki with a spoiled gesture assures him, we both say goodbye to Pras, and to the rectorate building, after finishing taking care of all the files, Kiki went straight home because he had to see his mother, while I returned to the boarding house.
The next day, we all went through the same rhythm, went to campus, and took care of the files that could not be completed in just one day. If there is the rest of the time and hours of the course, then we took the time to attend the lecture.
The remaining 1 week with Kiki felt so fast, I was often uncomfortable if he followed my activities every day, precisely this time, I made him uncomfortable because I continued to follow his activities every day.
Exactly 1 day before Kiki's departure, we made an appointment to meet with Kiki's mother, she wanted to introduce me to her mother, Kiki said she was very curious about me, I couldn't mind either, we agreed to meet at a restaurant close to the gallery where I first met Pras.
Not me who chose the place, but Kiki's mother immediately chose the place, because the area around it is a lot of hotels and restaurants as well as a gathering place for foreign tourists.
" Uda ready yet ? 10 Minutes to go ". Ask Kiki, via WhatsApp Video Call.
" Uda from earlier, okay.I'm waiting for ya ! " . I answered, then ended the Video Call.
After a few minutes later, Kiki came and we immediately rushed to the restaurant, Mother Kiki was also waiting there.
After 15 minutes we arrived in front of the restaurant yard, parked the car, then got out of the car, Arrived, my eyes were stunned with a black Mitsubishi car across the road, "it was Pras' car " , (in my heart I speak).
Sure enough, Pras also seemed to have just arrived at the same location, I immediately turned my face away, as if I had not seen him. Kiki and I then walked towards the table where Kiki's mother was sitting.
" O mam, know this is my best friend Devi.. ". Devi pointed at me.
I thrust out my hand, greeted Kiki's mother, and introduced myself. " Kiki's mother is very beautiful, maybe all Caucasians are indeed beautiful", I thought to myself.
" Hey.. Kiki often tells stories about you, please sit down, whatever message you want Dev ". (with a strange Indonesian accent ).
I began to look - look at the menu, suddenly there was a familiar voice in my ear.
" I'm sorry it's too late, just met a friend in the parking lot ".
Sure enough, I was shocked and immediately turned to the source of the voice, it was Pras, why he was also here, why Kiki did not tell me if there was Pras, my head was immediately full of many questions.
" Oh yes, no matter what Pras, please sit here ". Kiki answered while directing Pras to sit right next to her, which was also right next to me.
" This is Pras, my special theme mam ". Kiki then introduced Pras to his mother.
I was looking at the menu, no longer focused on what I saw, I was silent and could only endure all the jumbled flavors, I want to feel like I'm not there.
Then I rested my body in the chair, left the food menu that I had just seen, put my hands on my thighs with a long sigh, calmed down, not wanting to spoil the atmosphere. However, suddenly Pras' hand clasped tightly to my hand silently - silent, his gaze remained on Kiki and her mother.
As soon as I tried to take off the grip, I could not think this, I then pura - pura received a call from my mother, after pretending to talk to mother, I could not, I then say goodbye to Kiki and her mother.
" Sorry Ki, sorry Aunt.. Just called me when Devi was sent to Klaten now, because there was a sudden family event, really sorry, Auntie, but Devi said she wanted to go home ".
Not yet Kiki and his mother replied, I went straight to the street with a little run towards the outside of the restaurant, I'm sorry Kiki, I'm sorry for not being there, I'm sick, my heart was sick, my heart was sick, I screamed along the way.
