Since that night, Melodi and I have become more close including the other children. It's not uncommon for Me and Melodi to go or go home together, after playing or want to go to campus. Today, I didn't have a class because the lecturer was sick and as a result the class was canceled.
"Der, where are you going now? Do you want to go to hangout?"
"It's not like that. I immediately went back to the boarding house, because my parents wanted to come."
"Well, okey."
I also contacted all the othes, but they were busy. I sat in Indomart near the campus while smoking, I was daydreaming because I didn't know what to do. Want to go back to the boarding house? Lazy. To the cafe? It's also a bored if it's only accompanied by the duo of astral creatures there. Today I'm really lazy to sit quietly, I want to go for a walk to find the atmosphere.
While I was enjoying daydreaming, suddenly someone patted my shoulder from behind.
"Hey!!" When I looked it turned out to be Melodi.
"Meeellll!!! Surprised, you know?" I said with a stupid expression.
"After all, you daydreaming here. What are you doing? Not in college?" She asked then sat next to me while opening the drink she bought.
"There is no class today. The lecturer is too lazy to teach."
"Hahaha... where is there a lazy lecturer to teach?" She asked while laughing.
"There is. My class lecturer is the proof."
"Then what are you doing too? Skipped class huh?" I asked.
"Husstt... not skip class. The class is done, only half of the credits."
"Oh it's done anyway."
"You're alone Gil? Where are the others?"
"When all of them are busy, they say they can only gather at least at night."
"Oh... no wonder the Okto was in a hurry to go home."
We were also silent. Suddenly I had an idea to invite Melodi to play.
"You free today, right?" I asked with a serious face.
"Yes it's free. Why is it?"
"Alright, let's go." I answered quickly.
"Hah? Both of us? Where to?" She asked confused.
"Yeahh. Just go anywhere."
"Okay let's go." I continued and then pulled Melodi to get up and walked to the motorbike that was parked not far from where we were sitting.
Honestly, I actually don't know where to invite melody, because I thought I had a friend to invite to hang out together, so I played casually and took her for a walk.
"Where are we going, Agil?" Melodi asked because she was confused.
"I don't know." Answer me briefly.
"Ihhhhh... You asked for a hangout but didn't know where to go, how is it?" She answered while pinching my waist.
"Hehehe... After all, I don't know what to do, coincidentally because you are there and it's free, right? So I invite you, even though I still don't know where to go." Obviously I went to Melodi.
I took a motorbike, it was not clear where I was going, turn here, turn there, until Melodi took me somewhere in the middle of Bandung.
"It's better than being confused like this, how about we go to Temaram Caffe on Asia Afrika?" Invite Melody.
"Temaram Caffe? Oh... The newly opened cafe? It's okay, let's just go there." I agree with Melodi's suggestion, I agree because I don't know where else to go.
Arriving at the Caffe, I didn't order, but asked where the toilet was in the Caffe, you know after a long journey so there was an obligation that had to be carried out. Melodi who saw my behavior even covered his face with his hand, maybe she blushed when she saw my behavior like this.
"Is the toilet done?" Melodi asked.
"Hehehe, how come I've already deposited everything I have to do." Answer me while squirming.
"Hahaha you bastard, let's go there first."
"Have you ordered?"
"How come I ordered it first when you go to toilet."
"Hahaha okay I'll order first."
I see this Caffe is really cool, starting from the indoor and outdoor design, color selection, to the barista there is also cool, all clear. No wonder this Caffe even though it's still new but it's really busy, because there's a crocodile handler in it. And not long after I ordered, the order finally arrived.
"Mel, I want to ask. Why do you always order Hot Cappuccino?" Ask me
"Why is it Gil?"
"Yes, it's okay, it's just that usually girls prefer something sweet, like Unge." I'm obviously.
"Hahaha want to know why?" Melodi asked.
"Want to want to want" I answered directly.
"So why I like Hot Cappucino is because..." Said Melodi, but she didn't continue his words.
"Because of what Mel? Why are you hanging up like that?" I said because I was curious.
"Because... SECRET." Melodi said while showing an annoying expression.
"Melodiiiiiii... Why is it like that, why is it a secret?" Said I was annoyed and not satisfied with Melodi's answer.
"Hahaha just let it be." Melodi replied while drinking the coffee.
I can only smile while shaking my head because of his behavior.
Unlike usual, Melodi who usually looks silent doesn't talk much, now she is the one who talks a lot. Discussing anything that she thinks is interesting, even the theory of humans used to be monkeys she discusses.
***
Time keeps turning, the sky on Asia Africa that used to be blue, is now slowly turning dark.
"Mel, let's go out for a walk around here." Invite me.
"Let's go, we've been here for a long time right." The answer.
Actually around Jl. Asia Africa made past memories arise again, the feeling of tightness began to be felt when I and Melodi walked on this road.
"Mel, do you know?" Ask me.
"Why Gil?"
Before I answered, I sat on one of the chairs on the side of the road. Looking at every corner of the road, vehicles passing by in front, and people who are enjoying what they are doing here.
"Gil." Call Melody.
"Agil, are you okay?" She asked because I didn't answer his call earlier.
I sighed, "You know? In this place, in this area there are so many happy and sad memories for me." I said, still staring blankly looking at every corner of this place.
"In this place, the place where I found someone who can make me feel that I will always be fine as long as she is there. With her I feel that I can get through everything." I will continue.
"But..." I was silent for a moment and looked at Melodi. She remained silent, indicating that she allowed me to finish my conversation.
"But, this place is also the place where it all ends."
"She who I thought all this time would always be there for me, not when I was happy but when I was under, she was the one I thought was a savior, but it turned out that all of that was wrong. She even became the person who hurt me the most, made me broken, made me feel that no one really cared about me." I continued with a slightly high tone. Melodi immediately grabbed my hand and rubbed my back.
"Because of Tami?" Said Melodi.
"Ho- how do you know?" Ask me, because I was surprised that Melodi could know who the person I meant was.
"Yes, the children who told me, when you were working at that time. They tell you that you once had a girlfriend and you were really sincere with her, but in the end you were hurt by her. They also told me who the person was and that's why I know who you mean." Clearly Melody.
"Agil, you should never feel that you are alone and no one cares about you. You have we are all who have always been there for you even when you are down, we are always there and accompany you when you need it. So don't feel like you're alone anymore."
"And now, you have me." Melodi continued with a sweet smile. The beauty of the afternoon sky here seems to be inferior to Melodi's smile.
What Melodi said is true, I can't be dissolved in sadness and I can't think I've been alone all this time.
"Thanks Mel." I said.
"Anytime Gil. If there is anything or you need someone to listen to or just accompany you, I will be there for you, as much as possible I will always be there for you when you need someone." Said Melodi, still with her beautiful and soothing smile.
"And, if anyone dares to hurt you so that I can fight them, like this, I used to be a former Karate." She continued while showing his hand muscles that were not even visible.
"Oalaa you used to be Karate? What belt?"
"White belt." She answered while squeaking.
"Hahaha... But, thank you Mel."
"It's okayyy." Said Melodi. "Let's go." Melodi continued while pulling my hand.
Again, in this place but with someone different. I feel a warmth that makes me calm when I'm with someone. She is a very simple person, has beautiful eyes, a sweet smile, shoulder-length short hair that suits her very well, and that person is Melodi Indah Putri Dewani.
Time kept turning, now the sky that was yellow slowly turned dark. Even so, here, in this place, instead of becoming quiet as the sky turns dark, it becomes more crowded by people who are enjoying their own time with friends, family, partners or themselves.
"Gil, there is a carnaval. Let's go there" asked Melodi who saw a carnaval near here.
"What do you want to do anyway? Look at that many people, Mel." I said because I felt reluctant to come to that place because it was very crowded.
"It's okay let's go there. Trusting me must be fun." She replied and immediately pulled my hand and crossed to the destination.
"You know? I used to go to the carnaval like this with my family. We are happy to ride the existing rides, the existing snacks, laugh together, even forget the time if it turns out that we have been here for a long time." Said Melodi.
"Oh yeah? No wonder you look so happy." Answer me.
"Btw, Mel, where is your family now? Why don't you live with them and instead choose to live in a boarding house?" I will continue
Melodi was silent and did not answer. "Eh Gil, Let's ride the waves. Look at it, it's fun." She said it without answering my previous question.
I don't ask it anymore, especially if it's reluctant to be told. I followed everything she wanted, took this ride and that ride, she even dared to enter the haunted house and said that the haunted house was not scary. Ehh, when we came in she screamed unclearly until sh didn't want to get out of me, it was like a paper that was pasted with rice, she didn't want to come off.
After being satisfied with enjoying all the rides and snacks there, we decided to go home. Actually, I wanted to go to the hangout because the other children kept calling to gather, but because we were tired, we decided to go home directly.
***
Today I skipped college, because I felt bad. I don't know why even though yesterday my body was so fit, but now it's like paper that gets water, it's really weak.
I'm chatting with the children, who knows if anyone can ask for help to buy food and medicine. Because to be honest, sitting is actually really hard, the head is already like being weighted which is really heavy and makes you dizzy.
Not long after I chatted with the children, Deri came with food and medicine that I had entrusted earlier.
"Not like you if you are sick, I thought you samson couldn't get sick."
"Yee.. His name is also human, not like you."
"What's the cave?" Deri asked with a confused face.
"Jenglot."
"You are a pig."
"Well, I'll go straight back to campus again, calm down, I'll let you know so it's safe for your absence."
"This one is the best of my jenglot."
"Oh yeah I forgot, wait a minute." Deri came out and didn't take long to come back. But, behind him there is Melodi there.
"Mel, let's take Agil. I'm afraid that if he's sick like this, he will relapse."
"Relapse? How is the relapse?" She asked confused.
"Yes, he has relapsed, if he relapses, he likes to mess up in front." Obviously Deri then ran away leaving Me and Melodi.
"Why did you come here? You don't have a class?" Asked me who was confused and also surprised because she was there.
"Sorry Agil." She said suddenly
"Lohh why are you say sorry?"
"You got sick like this because you played with me yesterday, even though you said you didn't want to go to the carnival because there were so many people and it could make you dizzy. But, I even forced you to go there."
"Hahaha how come you can think like that?"
"It's not because of that, actually I get sick easily, it's just that usually I can still endure it if I move it, it will be normal again."
"But yeah, because i’m is also a human, right, you can't keep being, it feels like this now." I explained.
"Sorryy Agil." She replied because she felt guilty.
"It's okay Mel, it's okay." I replied to calm Melodi.
"Well, now you eat and take medicine, then rest again."
"I'm the one who feeds you."
"Eh it's okay Mel, I can eat by myself."
"It's been followed, sick people should rest a lot, don't move a lot. Let me feed you." She denied and then fed me food.
"The last time there was a girl who paid attention to me like this was 1 year ago and now I never thought there would be another time where I get more attention like that time." I muttered in my heart.
I don't know why lately Melodi has become more and more attention, even Bunga, who has known me for a long time, has not paid this attention to me.
"His is the last shap" Melodi gave the last shap and gave drink. Then, she also prepared the medicine that I had to take.
"Well it's done. Now you go to sleep again and rest."
"So, how about you? who are you going home with? Did Deri pick you up again?" I asked while lying down again on the bed.
"It's easy, I'll go home later when you're asleep. Now pretend to sleep and rest, the main thing is that you must recover quickly."
"Later when you recover, I will treat you to a coffee." She continued.
"Hahaha I'm waiting for the treat. If that's the case, I'll go to bed first, I'm sorry if I can't talk longer, because my condition really wants to rest first."
"Yes, pretend to rest. Get well soon, Agil." said Melodi, then put on the blanket on Me.
Slowly I started to fall asleep, but before I really fell asleep I vaguely heard Melodi's said.
"Agil, I'm sorry, I'm sorry if you got sick because of me, I'm sorry if I bother you, but I don't know why when I'm with you I feel comfortable and can be completely myself, like that yesterday."
"Since I met you, I don't know, everything around me started to change. When I realized it was all because of you, you are the one who made my world change much better than what I ever imagined."
"Agil thanks for everything. Because of you, I can be the Melody like before. I love you Agil." continued Melodi as if she was holding back tears, but also remained warm as if she was smiling while saying it.
When I started to fall asleep, I felt a kiss on my forehead. And at that moment I immediately fell asleep.
***
The clock shows 20:00, I feel the condition is getting better. But, when I was about to wake up from sleep, I saw Melodi falling asleep on the chair.
"Loh, she didn't come home?" My mind.
"Mel, Melodi wake up" while patting his shoulder.
"Eh, yes, eh, what time is it?" She asked surprised, but she was really funny after waking up and his face was panicked.
"It's already 8 pm Mel."
"Ihhh Agil sorry I fell asleep, even though his intention was just to brake for a while, but it turned out to be asleep." She replied with a waking face.
"Hahaha it's okay, how does it feel good to sleep?"
"Verrryyyy goooodddd hehehehe" she replied while laughing.
"Alright, now go wash your face first, then let's find something to eat."
"I'm the only one looking for food, you're still sick."
"If just still lying down, it's even more painful Mel."
"Okay, but..."
"But what?" I asked I'm confused
"You wear a double jacket and then you wear a helmet later. Remember you still sick, You can't be caught by the wind at night, actually you can't get out." She replied like mothers who are lecting their children.
"Okaaaayyy, then go there and wash your face first, I want to change my clothes first because this body is really sticky."
"Yes... Yes..."
***
"Don't you smell something, Mel?"
"What smell?"
"I haven't showered yet."
"Hahaha his name is also a person who doesn't fit, it's okay anyway it doesn't smell anything and you still smells good."
I didn't go straight to the restaurant, but deliberately went around from the upper Dago, the lower Dago, the square, then back to the lower Dago, because my destination was the angkringan in the lower Dago area.
"Mel, let's just go there."
"Okeey, i just follow you." then I parked the motorcycle on one of the parking lots along the sidewalk of the lower Dago.
"What do you want to order?" I asked.
"hmmm... One Indomie, one jasuke, one chocolate fried banana, and one Ice tea."
"Eee really? Are you hungry ma'am?" I asked while laughing.
"Ihhh Agil let it go." She replied with a frown.
"Okay, I'll order first." then walk to the order to the staff.
While waiting for our ordered to arrive, we chatted, but the main topic was a couple across the other who seemed to be fighting, because the guy seemed to be explaining something but the girl looked like don’t want to know. But, not long after that the guy left the girl, maybe because he was annoyed that he was not in hear.
"That's a guy, it's the wrong turn, there are many reasons, then when the girl who actually needs to be persuaded, she doesn't understand and instead leaves." She said while still looking at the opposite couple.
"That's her, who knows the guy is like that because he has explained the length x width x height of the rectangular formula, eh the girl is even don’t care like that." I answered, not because defended the guy, but because I defended myself as a man.
"That's it, this is the guy. There is always a reason, don't want to lose." She replied with a bed face.
But, luckily our order came where it made her excited because the food was already available.
"Good Job. I'll give you a tip later because I've finished the debate." I thought
"Hahaha told me that I was hungry, but it was a double noodle and then using two eggs, plus satay, what is this Mr. Agil hungry?" She said while laughing because she saw my order.
"This is still a little, there is still something missing." I answered while sipping the noodle soup. Beeuh noodles at night is indeed the best.
"Hah? Is there anything missing? What? That's already a lot."
"Rice." I answered and immediately devoured my food. Melodi can only laugh while shaking.
We are enjoyed the food. Luckily tonight the sky is sunny, so we can calmly enjoy this dish. The meal was finished and we’re immediately went home.
"Gil, ride the motorbike slowly later." asked Melodi.
"Whyy?"
"Anyway, it's slow."
We’re went home and according to his request earlier, I took the motorcycle slowly.
"Agil, watch your head to the edge first." She said while pushing my head and helmet to the edge.
Ehh what the, I thought this was a flower pot nutmeg just to play push. "Why Mel?"
"I'm videoting these lights, it's beautiful." She replied while holding his phone and recording.
"I know it's beautiful, but don't push my head." I replied.
"Hehe sorry Agilll." She answered innocently.
But, it's true as Melodi said. Tonight, I don't know if it looks like Bandung is indeed beautiful. The long lines of lights on the road, then the traffic jams that were not too crowded at that time, people who were gathering in the seats on the side of the road in Dago, all added a plus value to this night.
And one more thing, what makes this night so beautiful is because I enjoyed this night with her. Melody.
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