A faint smile appeared on Lena's slightly dry lips. She looked at Clarissa.
"It's true, there are things that we strive for, we don't necessarily get. Pain, disappointment, for sure. It's just like mama said, I have to have a clean heart." Lena continued her sentence.
Clarissa was still sitting where she was, looking at Lena who spoke in a weaker voice.
"My life is coming to an end. Why... should I leave all... with wounds? I want to leave with a ... clean heart, pure heart." More softly and slowly the sentence left Lena's lips.
"Lena?" Clarissa touched Lena's arm. Worried that the girl's voice was getting further and further away, her eyes grew dimmer.
"I'm just sleepy ..." said Lena. She closed his ey
Adimasta and Clarissa returned to the hospital hearing the news of Lena. Shockingly, it turned out that Lena was even quicker to leave than the doctor had expected. Lena’s mother almost couldn't stop crying. So was Lena's sister.The cheerful and energetic Lena would no longer be around. Her wide smile and lively demeanor would never be seen again. Even though Adimasta was not very close to Lena, he still felt sad about the incident.Clarissa even shed tears seeing the mother and child crying because of the loss of one of their family members. Moreover, Lena's father worked outside the island. He needed to wait a few hours to be able to come and hug his daughter and wife who were grieving. It must be very heavy for him. He separated for so long with his family, seldom he could be together with, suddenly he received news of his daughter's death."Why didn't God heal my sister, Mom? Why is she taken like this?" The sad cry of the teenage girl was heart-wrenc
The sound of running water soothes the soul. The howling of the wind made the leaves collide, falling around the trunk of a large tree. Among the sounds of nature, there was the laughter and chatter of a little girl on the edge of a fairly large pool, along with a child who was starting to grow up to be a teenager."Uncle, Look! It shaking! Look! Uncle, you got one more!!" Screams of joy rang out among the cool sounds of nature.The boy by the side of the girl who was screaming with joy quickly pulled the fishing line and indeed, a sizable tilapia fish caught on the hook."Cool!! You are good at fishing!" The little girl with the ponytail behind her head was jumping up and down with a big smile. She quickly took the can where they put their fishing rods.Then with a smile still on her lips, the little girl jogged towards the hut not far from the fishing pond. In the bamboo hut, sit a couple who are enjoying the beauty of nature around them."Mom! D
Clarissa looked at Cori. Her face was a little pale, her lips were starting to turn blue."Cori, are you okay? For sure?" Clarissa asked."I am okay. Just tickled, earlier. The fish were swarming my feet." Cori hugged her arm, getting cold."Take her a bath, Clay." Adimasta was already behind Clarissa.Clarissa took Cori to the bathroom and cleaned herself up. While Adimasta, together with Calvin, finally helped Diaz start cleaning up the fishing rod. Then the fish that Calvin and Cori fished they gave to the waiter to be processed into a side dish for lunch.While waiting for the food to be ready, Adimasta, joined the other families. A very pleasant day indeed. During the school holidays, on the anniversary of Adimasta's mom and dad's wedding, they went to a fishing spot on the outskirts of town. Calvin came over on a promotion vacation and went with them.What's fun, Rosita can be with them. Her condition was good enough so that there were
"You are handsome and attractive, Mr. Rudi. I'm sure a lot of women are eager to be by your side." Clarissa looked at the handsome man sitting in front of her. With a charming smile, a beautiful aura manifested itself on Clarissa's oval face. Clarissa's words made Rudi smile widely. It seemed Clarissa is attracted to him. Her attitude was a little stiff and arrogant, but Clarissa was beautiful, smart, and classy. It was fitting that his parents introduced him to Clarissa. "It's a shame, you are not my type. Too old-fashioned, look like a father to me. And for sure, I don't like it the most, if I have to get married because of an ar-range-mar-ried." Clarissa's gaze turned sharp and cynical towards Rudi. Rudi's happy face immediately disappeared. He was surprised that Clarissa was so sharp with words, even though they had only met this time.
Yenny was still staring at Clarissa who was smiling in front of her. She wasn't sure if Clarissa really liked the lecturer. All she knew was that Clarissa was the pickiest with guys. How many times she did turn down the guy who told her they fell in love with her. And she did it in a less human way. She pretended to have fun with the boy’s love, but then she kicked away the guy who spelled it. Hanging out together, as if Clarissa gave hope, then as soon as the boy confessed, with a mocking smile, grin, Clarissa left the boy. "Are you sure what you say?" Yenny hasn't turned away from the sharp gaze at Clarissa. "Very sure. He's different from any guy who I ever know, Yenny." Clarissa looked up at the classroom ceiling. He returned to imagining the face of his new lecturer. "He's handsome, with a good sharp nose. His chin is firm but not fierce. His smile, not sharp. His posture, oh, no ... Yenny, for me, he is the man of my dream." Clarissa caught her cheeks.
The guy in front of Clarissa smiled. His slanted eyes looked smaller. His hand was still holding the book that Clarissa was holding, too. On the other hand, he raised his slightly drooping glasses. "Let it go," Clarissa said sharply liking the boy. "Okay, lady first." The boy's hand let go of the book that Clarissa was also holding. “Adimasta. Adimasta Cakradinata, The Nerd Cold Boy. How lucky I see you here." Clarissa's eyes were still sharp at the boy. Adimasta smiled faintly. The special call from Clarissa he heard again. It wasn’t really good, but Adimasta was glad that Clarissa did it. "Yeah, just take it. In two weeks when you're done, I'll borrow it. Tell me, okay?" One by one Adimasta said the word he spoke. Calm, slow, light. Clarissa wanted to laugh when she heard Adimasta speak. He was just like being careful and afraid of being wrong. Sometimes Clarissa couldn't wait for him to finish saying the sentence he wanted to say.
Clarissa's eyes didn't blink at Adimasta who was sitting next to her. She wanted to laugh! It turned out that Adimasta had the same fate as her, was invited to a social event, then given free time to get acquainted with the children of the mothers. It could be that Adimasta was also a victim of coercion to get a mate or an arranged marriage at a moment like this, right? "Why are you dumbfounded? Sit down." Adimasta patted the chair next to him asking Clarissa to sit down. Clarissa obeyed, immediately she sat down. And immediately she leaned closer to Adimasta and whispered, "How many times have you been invited to events like this? Why have I only seen you now? Have you ever been betrothed to, hmm?" Adimasta looked at Clarissa. Beautiful. Very beautiful. This time her hair was light brown, which suited her perfectly. With a ponytail, Clarissa makes Adimasta was even more charmed. Adimasta raised his glasses, then replied, "What do you mean? I don't understand. This is my first time
That afternoon Clarissa deliberately wanted to meet Diaz after the lecture was over. Clarissa walked towards the lecturer's office hoping Diaz was there. The approach must be intensified. A few meters before reaching the office door, Diaz was seen walking out of it. Clarissa's smile widened instantly. Again, luck was on her side. And Diaz looked at Clarissa. Diaz was sure this quirky student was looking for him. He understood the gesture of the girl who wanted to approach him. "Good afternoon, Sir." Clarissa greeted warmly. She put on a sweet smile for the teacher to pay attention. "Good afternoon, Clarissa. Not going home yet?" Diaz asked. "I want to meet you first. Can I talk with you?" Clarissa asked back. "About what? I'm in a bit of a rush." Diaz answered while looking at his watch. "Oh, no. Are you?" Clarissa was disappointed. "I wait for my taxi. If you can be patient, tomorrow you can meet me at over two in the afternoo
Clarissa looked at Cori. Her face was a little pale, her lips were starting to turn blue."Cori, are you okay? For sure?" Clarissa asked."I am okay. Just tickled, earlier. The fish were swarming my feet." Cori hugged her arm, getting cold."Take her a bath, Clay." Adimasta was already behind Clarissa.Clarissa took Cori to the bathroom and cleaned herself up. While Adimasta, together with Calvin, finally helped Diaz start cleaning up the fishing rod. Then the fish that Calvin and Cori fished they gave to the waiter to be processed into a side dish for lunch.While waiting for the food to be ready, Adimasta, joined the other families. A very pleasant day indeed. During the school holidays, on the anniversary of Adimasta's mom and dad's wedding, they went to a fishing spot on the outskirts of town. Calvin came over on a promotion vacation and went with them.What's fun, Rosita can be with them. Her condition was good enough so that there were
The sound of running water soothes the soul. The howling of the wind made the leaves collide, falling around the trunk of a large tree. Among the sounds of nature, there was the laughter and chatter of a little girl on the edge of a fairly large pool, along with a child who was starting to grow up to be a teenager."Uncle, Look! It shaking! Look! Uncle, you got one more!!" Screams of joy rang out among the cool sounds of nature.The boy by the side of the girl who was screaming with joy quickly pulled the fishing line and indeed, a sizable tilapia fish caught on the hook."Cool!! You are good at fishing!" The little girl with the ponytail behind her head was jumping up and down with a big smile. She quickly took the can where they put their fishing rods.Then with a smile still on her lips, the little girl jogged towards the hut not far from the fishing pond. In the bamboo hut, sit a couple who are enjoying the beauty of nature around them."Mom! D
Adimasta and Clarissa returned to the hospital hearing the news of Lena. Shockingly, it turned out that Lena was even quicker to leave than the doctor had expected. Lena’s mother almost couldn't stop crying. So was Lena's sister.The cheerful and energetic Lena would no longer be around. Her wide smile and lively demeanor would never be seen again. Even though Adimasta was not very close to Lena, he still felt sad about the incident.Clarissa even shed tears seeing the mother and child crying because of the loss of one of their family members. Moreover, Lena's father worked outside the island. He needed to wait a few hours to be able to come and hug his daughter and wife who were grieving. It must be very heavy for him. He separated for so long with his family, seldom he could be together with, suddenly he received news of his daughter's death."Why didn't God heal my sister, Mom? Why is she taken like this?" The sad cry of the teenage girl was heart-wrenc
A faint smile appeared on Lena's slightly dry lips. She looked at Clarissa. "It's true, there are things that we strive for, we don't necessarily get. Pain, disappointment, for sure. It's just like mama said, I have to have a clean heart." Lena continued her sentence. Clarissa was still sitting where she was, looking at Lena who spoke in a weaker voice. "My life is coming to an end. Why... should I leave all... with wounds? I want to leave with a ... clean heart, pure heart." More softly and slowly the sentence left Lena's lips. "Lena?" Clarissa touched Lena's arm. Worried that the girl's voice was getting further and further away, her eyes grew dimmer. "I'm just sleepy ..." said Lena. She closed his ey
Adimasta's cell phone rang again. Lena’s mother kept trying to contact him. Adimasta's eyes were also still on Clarissa. He was again worried that Clarissa would pop the horns on her head."Thank you, Di. It must be important." Clarissa said calm down, no anger there."Oh okay." Adimasta also received a call from Lena's mother. The middle-aged woman's voice was anxious, almost crying.Adimasta was shocked. Lena was sick, she was brought to the hospital. Since last night she kept asking Adimasta to come. Clarissa watched Adimasta whose face turned tense."What happens, Di?" Clarissa asked. She was also curious about what news Adimasta got.Adimasta looked at Clarissa, but he didn't answer yet, still hearing the sound from his cell phone. Clarissa waited until Adimasta finished talking to Lena's mother."Is Lena sick again?" Clarissa asked.Adimasta nodded. "Yes. She's in the hospital. She wants to see me." Adimasta said that but
Adimasta's hands were still shaking slightly. He held both of Clarissa's hands tightly as if he didn't want to be left alone. He looked at Clarissa with a face that was hard to describe."Adi ..." Clarissa tried to find awareness from Adimasta's mixed eyes."I remember. I remember everything ..." Adimasta started crying. He grabbed Clarissa and hugged her tightly.Clarissa's heartbeat jumped. Did Adimasta remember everything? Really? Clarissa was still not convinced. Adimasta just kept crying. Never before had Clarissa seen a man cry like this.Slowly, Clarissa rubbed Adimasta's back, not wanting to say anything. She would wait for Adimasta to calm down, then they could talk again. Meanwhile, in Adimasta's head, all the stories appeared clearly. Coherently, all the holes began to close. Everything was back in its place.Adimasta let go of his arms and looked at Clarissa. Something still mixed up in his heart. Prior to her accident, Clarissa was fur
For a while, Clarissa cried in Adimasta's arms. She felt a soft touch on his back. From time to time, Adimasta rubbed or patted, trying to calm Clarissa. The same thing Adimasta used to do, just like Clarissa's father did.Adimasta was playing Arlon in his mind. While Clarissa, in her tears, continued to pray, Adimasta would come back to her. He was currently with Clarissa. Who realized that Clarissa was in love and fell in love with him? Clarissa was angry and jealous blind because Adimasta cared about other girls."Tell me everything. Whatever it is. Think of me as your daddy." Adimasta said the same words again.Slowly, Clarissa's cries subsided. She lifted her face, looked at Adimasta. A great affection enveloped Clarissa's heart. What would she say to let Adimasta know what their real position was?"Daddy and I are getting better, Adi. Don't you remember that we even took care of Calvin in the hospital together? Aunt Francisca and I are friends now."
In annoyance, Clarissa put down her phone. She called Yenny to buy fruit, but Yenny spoke incoherently."Who wants to go to the club? What a joke! What's wrong with Yenny's headache?" Clarissa grumbled, sitting in front of the study table. She folded her arms mumbling to herself.Incoming call ringing sound. Clarissa glanced at the cellphone in front of her. It was Yenny. Still annoyed, Clarissa picked it up."What are you doing? I'm talking about fruit, how come you said about the club?" said Clarissa."Clay, you go to the club quickly. Adi and I will go there." Yenny talked fast."Hah??!" Clarissa suddenly glared. What a strange friend. How could she ask Clarissa to go to the club? It was also still afternoon, evening did not come yet.Yenny said what she was thinking while talking to Adimasta. It turned out to be like a door leading Adimasta to think back to Clarissa and herself. Clarissa still didn't quite understand. But Yenny tried to
Clarissa's eyes widen as she looked out of her room. It wasn't the pretty garden in the yard that he noticed. Adimasta's face that looked coldly at him looked. Adimasta's words were full of disappointment that enveloped Clarissa's heart. Yenny sat beside her, rubbing Clarissa's shoulder. Gundah also greeted Yenny after hearing Clarissa's story. Adimasta rejected his girl. All he remembered was Clarissa was just being annoying and Adimasta didn't want to be treated like that anymore. All the images of the sweet and romantic story that had happened disappeared from Adimasta's head. Two days, Clarissa did not come to Adimasta's house. The girl didn't want to do anything. Just lying down, sitting, playing on the cellphone, even reluctant to leave the room to take the online food she ordered. "You really l