Part 4 : First Come, First serve

“What’s wrong with you, La? Why do you look gloomy?” Arga asked when visiting my house.

“It’s okay.” I replied briefly.

“Someone she had loved for two years came back after repeatedly dumping her.” Kris, my little brother opens his voice.

I glared at him.

How dare the runny boy reveal my secret to others, especially to Arga, someone we just met.

“Is it true? Then, now? Do you take it back, La?” asked Arga enthusiastically.

“What for?” I asked back.

“isn’t he the man you love?”

“Yes, but that was then. Long ago it was his name that I always used in my prayers. But notanymore. My steps to pursue it aren’t as strong as before.” I explained.

“Why is it like that?”

“Because basically a woman’s heart is like a glass. Once it’s destroyed, it won’t be able to return to the way it was.” I replied dramatically.

“Okay, I admit you’re really great, La. You can love him that much and dare to reject his presence that has left too many scars in your heart.” Arga stroked the top of my head gently.

My body froze when he hugged me tightly – occasionally his hand patted my back slowly. And I can’t lie to myself if I’m comfortable in his arms.

“Uhm.” My mother and Kris cleared their throat as if to realize Arga and I  were not alone in this place. Arga and I let go of our arms with awkward faces.

“I promise, La, I’ll make you happy with John. Just wait for the time,” said Arga comfortably.

***

Promises are promises that can turn into short. The same as the promise that was spoken from the lips of the man who had the thin beard.

Arga could not keep his promise to make me happy with John because it was Arga and I fell in love with each other.

Yes, I was trapped in an uncertain feeling when I was with Arga. My heart raced fast when the owner of those black eyes looked at me deeply.

Ever my hopes for Arga just broke off when we were on video call and he said if we were enough to be friends, nothing more.

I thought maybe this story will end the same as my story witu Joe where I have to sacrifice my feelings, again.

But my hope come back too bloom when my mother showed me her short message with Arga. My heart jumped with joy when Arga said that he loved me.

He even said that I was very beautiful when we were on video calls. Even though at that time I was covered in sweat because I just played basketball at school.

Oh God, I have never felt this extraordinary turmoil.

I’m too happy because I feel loved by someone I love.

Until then, the moment when Arga came to my house – he asked permission from my mother to take me for a walk in the lake near my house.

Of course my mother allows that.

Arga and I walk side by side.

We sat in lounger near the lake, the atmosphere of the lake is quiet with the sun in march shining around. The trees that grew not far from where we were sitting began to bloom, their fragrance was fragrant – adding to the romance of this atmosphere.

“Ella.”

“Hm.”

“Hey, get used to you staring at the face of this interlocutor.” Arga protested.

I turned my face to look at Arga’s face.

My eyes widened when I found a springy object that had stuck to my lips.

Arga kiss me?

Oh my God, is this just a dream?

Arga took my first kiss.

“Ar…mmppphh…”

I couldn’t continue my words when Arga’s lips started to gently crush mine.

Slowly but surely he crushed my lips gently. I was silent for a long time, finally I dare to return his kiss.

I am quite stiff in returning Arga’s kisses, in my life I have never kissed.

Arga breaks his kiss.

“Arga, I’m sorry, I’m not good at kissing. I…I’ve never kissed.” I admit.

I am very afraid if Arga is angry with me. But what I found was that the man laughed.

“Why?” I asked confused.

“You’re so funny, Ella.”

“What is so funny?”

Arga pulls my waist until our bodies stick.

“I don’t care if you’ve never kissed. So enjoy it.”

I nodded.

Arga brought his face back to me. Our noses stuck together – I could feel his warm breath.

Arga again crushed my lips gently.

With full confidence, I dare myself to kiss him back.

Aww.. what is this? Arga biting my lips?

I explain the kiss.

“What’s wrong?” asked Arga confused.

“Don’t you bite my lips, it hurts.” I replied innocently.

Arga laughed again, this time he laughed louder.

I remained silent as if there was nothing funny to laugh about.

Cup.

Arga kisses my nose.

“Your nose is very flat, La. Different from my very sharp nose.”

I round my eyes.

Did he just tease me?

“Are you teasing me?” I asked did not accept.

“Yes, why?” Arga actually challenged me.

“Just wait, I’ll punish you later,” threaten me.

“How will you punish me?”

I was stunned for a moment.

It is also true what Arga said. How will I punish Arga? While this man was too naughty to be punished.

“Is it like this?” Arga kisses my lips again, he crushes mine – sucks and takes a small bite.

“Ah…”

Damn it! What just came out of my mouth? Did Arga hear it?

I hope he doesn’t hear it.

But I’m late, Arga’s tongue had already slipped into my mouth, absent my teeth until finally our tongues met.

Arga played with my tongue. While I was confused about how to reply.

“Play your tongue, Baby.” Arga whispered with a sexy tone right in my ear.

I obey what Arga said.

I played my tongue with Arga’s tongue. Our tongues danced to eache other long enough that we felt uncomfortable making out in this scorching sun.

Arga and I end our kiss.

“La.”

“Hm.”

“Will you be my girlfriend?” asked Arga.

What is this stupid question? Why is he asking questions with obvious answers?

If I don’t want to be his girlfriend, why would I kiss him?

“Wasn’t the answer obvious when we kissed earlier?” I asked back.

“You accept me? Are we dating now?”

I nodded firmly.

“Yes!” Arga looked happy as he threw his first into the air.

He hugged me tightly, then we walked home holding hands.

It is true that saying, someday someone will be there to erase your past wounds. And now I believe it.

Arga, someone I haven’t known for long is now present in my life. He seemed able to erase the wounds of my past – the wounds of heartbreak and many rejections.

I really believe that Arga is my soul mate and my true love.