We, Without Me

Crumpled

“Good too here. Thanks for asking me to accompany you.” Yuki thanked Keven. His boring and overly dizzying days could at least be a little treated to today's fun with Keven.

“Mama told me.” Kilah Keven's.

“Oh, Mom anyway. Then I'll say thank you to Mama.” Yuki said casually, but not as relaxed as the happy glower that had just broken.

Although Keven's eyes can be guessed if the man's words are not the truth, Yuki only wants Keven to confess through his own lips. Yuki knew very well if Mama Agni who asked Keven to take himself on vacation on the grounds of reviewing the location of the restaurant, surely Mama Agni had been excited long ago earlier.

Spreading her gaze to correct the plummeting mood, Yuki slowly exhaled regularly setting a hole that instantly felt empty. Like the sound of a freshly broken balloon, Yuki stared at the gleam of heart that was immediately silenced.

Now Yuki only focused his attention on the diverse stalls. At first Yuki and Keven just go around the boutique that opened within the resort area, but somehow they finally came out and now it is quite far from the lodging area. Enjoy the day that has gone by night. Surround the food stalls and knickknacks typical of the tourist area.

“You want it, can?” Point at Yuki while looking at Keven, asking for approval on something that caught his eye.

Shaking his chin, Keven seemed to agree and ordered Yuki to quickly finish everything she wanted. Pretty tired for over 2 hours just accompany Yuki around without any clear purpose. It doesn't matter if the money is drained, but Keven hopes Yuki will immediately end the census action at every outlet.

One hundred percent of Keven tired from entering from one store to another. And miraculously there is always one item that Yuki comot from every place that is visited. Not too draining Keven's wallet, but very stifling both of Keven's hands are full of Yuki's shopping bags.

“Take!” Keven's speech seemed flat without expression. This is what makes their evening sightseeing session tiring for Keven, Yuki took too long to make the decision to buy something that attracted his eyes.

“Bby?” Yuki asked sparklingly, the brown woven bag reminded Yuki of Ara. It was very desirable for Yuki to take the bag to give to Ara. It also happens that he does not need to spend the slightest money, so it is very appropriate to use as much as possible. Isn't Yuki very kind to share that happiness with her best friend?

“Hm.” Dehem Keven was brief, raising his wrist looking at the time in a circular clock. It's 8pm in less than 10 minutes and they missed dinner.

“Udah?” Ask Keven behind Yuki who just paid for 2 matching woven bags. Sure Yuki paid with Keven's money. Even Keven's wallet has been monopolized by Yuki since the ninth store they went to.

It was not Yuki who snatched, but Keven was too lazy to have to repeatedly pull out his wallet every time Yuki wanted to pay. Not to mention her already bothered hand carrying Yuki's groceries. As a result Keven immediately handed his wallet to Yuki. Hoping to quickly finish all business, so Keven thought at first. But the real problem here is that Yuki is always worried when deciding to buy or not.

“Not yet. Want it, it's the same it.” Shaking steadily, Yuki pointed at 3 food outlets at once. Just sober it makes Keven slumped, heavy snorting fosters patience, but still walk around like a buffalo poked his nose.

A serving of takoyaki, two servings of waffles with peanut butter toppings and creamcheese blueberries, and not to forget ice boba are already on both hands Yuki. No matter the cold air, Yuki was already too late drooling with ice boba.

Luckily the two portions of waffle that Yuki wants are also placed on the wrapping bag so that it can be carried hanging on the sidelines of Yuki's fingers. Just imagine if not, surely Keven will be dizzy seven circumference. His hands were already full, there was no way he could help Yuki bring any more food.

“Go home, you eat in the car.” Said Keven while blocking Yuki's eyes. Though Yuki's eyes just returned sparkling when he saw the various sate outlets.

“Still nothing to buy.” Yuki complains to Keven with a pitiful look.

“You want to eat all that yourself? There's still time tomorrow.” Said Keven ketus while shaking his head in disbelief at Yuki's flat stomach which could hold a large portion. Keven who just looked at it already felt full, let alone Yuki who ate it. They did miss dinner time, or rather Keven who missed because Yuki was busy chewing various snacks while shopping for trinkets.

Smiling delightedly, Yuki sprinted a small equalizing step on Keven's left side. Needless to say, for Yuki, Keven's words are enough to say that they will have fun again tomorrow. Yuki really needs patience and sensitivity that is too high if facing Keven.

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“Mas Keven don't want his waffle?” The real Yuki asked, deliberately the waffle has not been eaten. Unlike the takoyaki that has been emphasized even after the Keven car drove.

Of the 8 takoyaki balls in one serving, only one bite was devoured by Keven. It was also after Yuki bribed with full coercion.

“Spend aja.” Keven subtly refused. His brain seemed to have been manipulated to feel full just by looking at Yuki who was constantly chewing.

Standing in the doorway, Keven turned to look at Yuki. “Bes-.”

Drrt.. Drrt..

Just a piece of the word Keven wanted to say, his phone was already shaking surprisingly. Turning reached into the phone in his pants pocket, it appeared that a foreign number that Keven certainly did not recognize.

Nailed for a moment, Keven did not immediately pick up the phone call.

“Why not directly lifted?” Yuki's question interrupted, watching Keven's mobile phone continue to vibrate and displaying an anonymous call.

“Got acquainted.” Answer Keven accordingly.

“Again importance, lift Mas!” Yuki said the order to Keven. Dibenakan Yuki could have been the call was related to important things, for example it could have been related to work. If not, the call can be switched off.

“Halo?” Keven opened the call with a brief greeting. Still standing at the door of Yuki's room, the corner of her tail could still catch even the look on Yuki's curious face.

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“Alia?”

The deg!

Bak crashes from the signal-emitting tower, freefall hits the rocky ground, as well as Yuki feels when Alia's name is said from Keven's lips. The euphoria of his happiness disintegrates, disappears and disappears without rest. Just a name, but it had a huge impact on Yuki's whole heart.

“Where is Saka?” Keven's words are rising. Suddenly an aura of worry emanates from Keven. With tightly clenched hands Keven just passed from before Yuki.

While Yuki was only able to look at the empty hallway that Keven had left behind. Can Yuki laugh? But why did her tears fall when she wanted to laugh?

Without any clarity, that was the one-way conversation Yuki last heard from an impromptu phone call. If only Yuki knew Alia's name would be mentioned, Yuki would have desperately held Keven back from raising the call.

Idiotically. Yuki cursed himself which actually prompted Keven to pick up the phone without the name. Now Yuki can only feel tightness in the chest. He was obviously jealous. Very-very jealous.

Brakes.

Rubbing her wet cheek, Yuki closed the door with all her might to produce a loud bang. Stare unsatisfied at the food waiting to be eaten.

In the other room, Keven was still busy dialogue on the phone. Occasionally Keven squeezed his hair and scooped his face violently. Something Keven never expected would happen.

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For loyal readers of Yuki's story, thank you for waiting for this Yuki story ya🥰 May not be boring😁