While waiting for the lift, Kalyana took out her cell phone from her jacket pocket. She smiled at Armand's unanswered call. The elevator doors opened. Kalyana returned the cell phone to her pocket and stepped inside.
Arriving at the room, Kalyana immediately called her lover.
“Hello, Na?” said Armand after two rings, “so busy writing the novel that you didn't have time to answer my call?”
Kalyana chuckled. “No, I just forgot that my call was silent,” she replied as she took off the jacket.
“So how about Jogja?”
“Interesting,” said Kalyana, “Last night I visited Malioboro, then last afternoon I went to Prambanan, and I just came home to have dinner at Gudeg Yu Jum.”
For a moment Kalyana was silent. On the other side, Armand is still waiting for the continuation of her lover's story.
“Well, at least,” Kalyana continued, “I got to know this place before we left for Barcelona.”
Armand just chuckled at that. “So are you co
Rajata sat back on the seat of the carriage. Shortly thereafter, the train left the Yogyakarta station for Surabaya.The cell phone in the pocket vibrated. Meanwhile Rajata took the device. The digital screen displayed a notification of an incoming message on social media accounts. He was stunned as he read the name of the sender of the message: Merina Tambunan.“Hi! Are you my high school friend Rajata?”“Yes,” Rajata typed briefly, replied to the message, still amazed.“How are you, Ta? It's not unusual for you to look at my social media accounts?” Merina replied moments later.Rajata smiled, realizing his carelessness in opening Merina's account last night. “I'm fine, Mer,” typed Rajata, “and you?”“I'm fine too, Ta.” Merina's answer came to Rajata's phone a few moments later.Rajata was stunned, wondering what message he should type.“Are you in Surabaya?” Merina's message came in again.“No, I'm in Yo
The announcement of the landing of the plane from Yogyakarta blared all over the corridors at Juanda airport. Armand immediately left the coffee shop and headed for the arrival door which was already filled with pickers. His height helped Armand see the passengers walking out the door. He immediately stepped towards the end of the guardrail when he saw a small girl walking with a backpack slung on her back.Kalyana smiled brightly when she saw Armand behind the crowd of pickers. The man seemed to half run to the end of the fence, and was already there before Kalyana. Armand's arms spread, ready to embrace.Kalyana also spreads her hands and then enters her lover's arms. “Thanks for picking me up, Mand! Hmph ...!” Kalyana's words were cut short when Armand chewed her lips.For a moment, Kalyana tried to break free, uncomfortable being treated so intimately in public. However, the man's lips and tongue always managed to melt Kalyana, making her forget her surround
Kalyana was awakened by the soft hum of the air conditioner. Her body was covered by the blanket, warm. Her thoughts were light now. Every now and then a keyboard and mouse sound can be heard from behind. Smiling, Kalyana turned around. Armand seemed to be sitting on the bed, busy working on a laptop that was placed on his thigh covered by a blanket. “You're awake, Na?” said Armand while still typing. “Uh-huh,” Kalyana replied with a nosy smile, “you are noisy!” “Sorry,” replied Armand, still busy with his work, “I have to finish today because my boss waited.” Kalyana sat up, kissed her lover's cheek for a moment, leaned on the sturdy shoulder, then took a moment to pay attention to the computer. Tired of diagrams and writing full of technical terms she didn't understand, Kalyana got up from the bed, grabbed the nightgown that she hadn't had time to put on, then grabbed her backpack which was lying on the sofa. Feels light. “Where are my clothes?” she
Rajata came out of the bathroom. It was late, but he had just arrived home after working late. A tiring day though satisfying. He managed to complete his assignment right at the end of this week. With his hair still wet, he browsed the internet on his cell phone, looking for dinner ideas.The browser application disappeared from the screen, surprised Rajata. A moment later, the phone call application appeared on the screen. The telephone started vibrating a moment later. Rajata gasped as he read the name on the screen.Merina.The small number in the upper left corner of the phone's screen showed the current time, it's past nine in the evening. Since their meeting last Sunday, he and Merina had not contacted each other again. Rajata kept his phone vibrating, making sure that his old friend wasn't on the wrong call.The phone keeps vibrating.Rajata pressed the 'Accept' button. "Hello," he said opening the conversation, "what's wrong, Mer?""Ta?" s
Rajata felt like he was swooped to a different realm. The hotel ambience that was bright and quiet suddenly disappeared. The atmosphere of the cafe was dim, only the stage was lit by spotlights. The boom of the music played by the music group on the stage was blaring. Tables and chairs were filled with visitors who were immersed in their busy lives, alone or with their spouses or friends.Merina looked for an empty place. Her choice fell on a sofa with a short table. As soon as she stepped over there then threw herself down, she put the laptop bag under the table.Rajata sat beside Merina.A waiter immediately came over. Merina swiftly delivered her order, and the waiter left them.They were both silent, just enjoyed the song that was reverberating. Merina sat back against the sofa with her legs stretched out. Her face seemed to soften with a faint smile on her face. Rajata sat upright next to her.The waiter appeared again, this time with a large bowl
"Good morning dear!" sweet and soft voice, woke Rajata from sleep. He turned around in the direction of the sound. His gaze stumbled upon Merina who was sitting cross-legged on a chair, looking at him with one elbow resting on the desk. Only wearing Rajata's shirt unbuttoned, Merina looks attractive even though her face still looked sleepy."Morning Mer ...," murmured Rajata.Merina hurriedly put one index finger to her mouth, then showed the ring on the ring finger. "Yes, sorry, Syad, last night I was too drunk, I forgot to inform you when I finished hanging out and returned to the room," said Merina.Rajata just realized that Merina's hand was leaning against the table, was, in fact, holding a cell phone that was attached to her ear and covered in loose hair. I also realized with whom the woman was talking. Rajata got up from his sleeping position, sat on the bed, looked at Merina.Still starred at Rajata, Merina smiled sweetly while still chatting on the p
The doorbell woke up Kalyana. She got up heavily from the bed and staggered to the door. Once there she peeked out of the eyepiece, with an annoyance of trying to raise her gaze, in her effort to identify the person stood outside. Armand. Kalyana hurriedly opened the door."Afternoon, Na," said Armand with a smile as he walked in."What time is it?" asked Kalyana. Her eyes still felt heavy."Ten o'clock, why?" replied Armand as he threw himself on the sofa."What's wrong with you?" said Kalyana, "it's still early. And it’s Saturday! I just finished doing office work at four this morning!"Armand chuckled softly. "Same, me too, then this morning my boss called.""Then why don't you just go to the boss's house?" Kalyana said while throwing her body next to her beloved sitting, leaning her head on Armand's shoulder, then closing her eyes again.Armand chuckled again and gave Kalyana a soft hug."What did he call you so early
“Take a shower!” exclaimed Merina several tens of minutes later as she walked out of the bathroom door, wearing only a towel."Yes, sir!" Rajata replied, grabbing the shirt that Merina had borrowed and now lying on the floor. Merina's perfume smelled faintly there. Without speaking, he entered the bathroom.When Rajata came out of the bathroom fully dressed, Merina was still grooming herself in front of the mirror. Neat and pretty in her long jeans and t-shirt."Are you sure this is the best decision, Ta?" muttered Merina to her reflection in the mirror."Yes," replied Rajata briefly, "unless you no longer want Arsyad.""How if I miss you later?" asked Merina, still against the mirror."'Later'?" joked Rajata, stood behind Merina, also looked in the mirror, "even now already I miss you!"Merina turned and hugged Rajata tightly."But we have to be strong," replied Rajata slowly, hugging Merina back. "I know you are strong, since