Morning Star
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"I hope you're always by my side. No matter how strong destiny wants to separate my body from yours. It may sound selfish. But this is what I want." - Kejora Permata

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"Tante wants to talk about what? It looks like it's serious. Sampek has to meet outside everything," I said opening the conversation.

"Wait a minute. Aunty's still waiting for another aunt's guest." Aunt Marisa flat.

Another guest?

I just nodded stiffly too. This afternoon Aunt Marisa did invite me to meet at one of the cafeterias. Today is sunday. So it is no wonder that Aunt Marisa can have a loose time this afternoon.

During the trip to the cafeteria my mind continued to be haunted by many questions.

First, I wonder why Aunt Marisa suddenly invited me to meet outside. Second, what exactly does Aunt Marisa want to talk about? Why is his face so serious. And third, who is the guest that Aunt Marisa is waiting for?

Could it be a star? No. gabe. It's definitely not him. Today the star has said there are activities on the campus. And he also didn't know that I was meeting Aunt Marisa right now. I don't know why Auntie told me that the stars didn't know this.

What exactly is going on?

"Hi Aunt. I'm sorry I'm late for it,"

That sound. How is he here? Was he the one that Aunt Marisa meant to be?

"Hello, Dara. You are not late. Aunt has just come."

What surprise is this? Why can Dara and Aunt Marisa be this familiar? They even just splashed like two people who are in a very close relationship. I don't know why I'm uncomfortable. My feelings are starting to get bad now. I am afraid of what will happen.

"Tante, what does this mean? Why is Dara here?" Ask interrupted.

"These two are Aunt's guests. Aunt invited him to come here."

After hearing that my eyes reflect on Dara who was sitting in front of me. At his place Dara was putting on a smile full of victory. What kind of smile is that!

"What do you want Auntie to talk about?"

I can see Aunt Marisa's face is serious again. His eyes were completely unreadable. I don't want to guess the worst that's going to happen to me. I'm just waiting for Aunt Marisa to talk about her purpose and purpose.

"Before Aunt who wants to ask you. Are you Clarissa Gem's son?" Ask Aunt Marisa directly.

Why is Aunt Marisa carrying your mama's name? What is their relationship? As I remember this time Aunt Marisa was talking about my parents.

"Yes. Clarissa the Jewel was my mother. What's going on, Auntie? Why did Aunt suddenly ask about my mother?"

Aunt Marisa then took something from her bag. It was obvious that my answer made Aunt Marisa's face change immediately.

"Well look carefully at the photo" said Aunt Marisa gave a piece of an outdated photo.

I grabbed a piece of 4R-sized photo that was proffered by Aunt Marisa. My eyes narrowed to find out who the people in the photo were. The two men and two women in the photo were laughing loosely while embracing each other's shoulders.

"That's a picture of the four of us in college."

I looked at the photo in detail. Little by little I can guess who 'we' Aunt Marisa meant.

"This is a photo of Auntie, Om Dana, papa and also mama." My guess.

"Yes. The four of us were very close. But your mama is always luckier than Auntie. That's what makes Aunt secretly jealous of your mama. He can get everything. And it could easily rob everything."

I'm still quiet and waiting for the continuation of the story of Aunt Marisa. About Dara who had been smiling like she was mocking me now I ignore. What's the point of him being here?

"Your mom can get her love so easily. While Aunt at that time had to fight desperately in order to get the person that Aunty likes. You should know, Dana used to love your mama so much."

Hearing that my hand that was holding the photo became slightly trembling. I don't know if Aunt Marisa keeps this deep wound.

"Mas Dana never thought Aunty existed. All in her eyes is your mother. But when Mas Dana declares her love, your mother rejects her. Because your mom is already in a relationship with your dad. Dana gave up her mom at the time. He never hated your father either. Our friendship was still well established until the four of us graduated from college. But not with Aunt. Auntie hates your mama so much. Until now."

The eyes full of wounds were now slowly shedding tears. Aunt Marisa's view is empty. It was like she was staring at her dark past.

"But why does Aunt still hate my mama? Didn't my mama already reject Om Dana back then? And in the end Aunty can unite with Om Dana until now."

I don't know why my voice is shaking. Maybe I'm also late in the story of Aunt Marisa.

"Indeed right. But Auntie doesn't like the way your mama does. If he doesn't have any sense with Mas Dana he should have rejected all his kindness. Not just a false hope. Even he knew back then if Auntie liked Mas Dana. Why does he keep approaching her? Why didn't he give Auntie the gap to get Mas Dana's heart?"

"You don't know how sick Auntie was at the time. Even until now maybe Mas Dana has not been able to forget your mother. Aunty was never in his heart. Aunt is just an escape."

"Maybe outside you can only see the harmony of the Aunt family. But the closer you get to know, then you'll find out how many wounds Auntie is covering."

"I'm sorry Auntie. Please forgive my mother's past mistakes. Maybe you used to be insensitive and did not care about Auntie's feelings."

"Your arrival at Aunt's house has answered all of Auntie's questions, Kejora. It turns out that Mas Dana can't forget Clarissa. A stupid aunt. Aunty could just believe with his words. Letting the child of the friend of the traitor Aunt herself actually enter the life of Aunt."

"Tante also does not know who Mas Dana claimed to be to you. Now Auntie knows everything. Sorry Kejora. Aunt actually won't be this bad before Aunt knows the truth that you're Clarissa's son."

My tears are back. It turns out that Om Dana's been covering up the truth from me. And I'm also sure that the one who sent the apology card at my mom's grave yesterday was Om Dana.

"If getting out of Auntie's house can make Aunty's heart better, I'll get out of Auntie's house."

It's really hard to say that. But it seems like Aunt Marisa already hates me a lot now. Maybe this is also one of Aunt Marisa's wishes.

"That's not all Auntie wants. Auntie also wants you out of the Star's life. Auntie knows you love her so much. But Auntie won't allow you to hurt Aunt's son for the second time. Enough of the sky that your heart has broken."

Deg.

My eyes widened. It never occurred to me if Aunt Marisa's request would be this heavy. Leaving her home, I still wasn't ready. Why should it be added out of the life of the stars?

"It turns out your nature is not much different from Clarissa. If you don't have feelings for Heaven, why did you accept it? Why did you give her false hope? You know the real reason why Sky left Indonesia? It's because he can't forget you. You definitely don't know that, do you? Nonsense if he wants to pursue his ideals there while he loves Auntie very much. He never wanted to be away from Auntie."

My breath was choked. It turned out that Sky only tricked me with his fake smile. It turns out he still has the wound.

"Your aunt took two days to think about all this. I think everything is clear now. Aunty's request is only one. Auntie wants you out of the Star's life."

Aunty Marisa's heavy voice came back. Am I willing to grant that request?

"But Auntie, I'm very fond of the Stars. I'm not going to hurt her, Auntie. I please. My love is one thing. At least I will make amends. I promise I'll make the Stars happy."

I grabbed Aunt Marisa's hand and grabbed her. I wish he would give me another chance. I hope he feels sorry for me this time. Because leaving the stars is the hardest thing for me right now.

"As a mother, Aunt's affection is much greater. I want the best for my children. You have two days to be with the stars. After that you can get out of her life. And if you are not able to meet the request of Aunt, Auntie will not hesitate to send the Star out of the Country. You just choose."

It's a very difficult choice. Am I being played with by fate again? Is this all karma that I have to accept because it hurt the feelings of Heaven first?

"If this is indeed Aunt's will, I will stay away from the Stars. But please don't make the stars out of the country. At least let me see the happy Star from a distance."

Sometimes the heart and speech do not match. My heart doesn't talk like that. But my choice seemed to be the best. I don't want the Stars out of the Country either.

"Tante hope you can hold your word. You should also know, Bintang Aunty has chosen the best suitable candidate. Dara's gonna be the star couple."

My heart is melting. So this is what Dara's coming here for. Just to show it to me if she's a potential Star couple? I get it now, who's been behind Dara's shield all this time. Must be Aunt Marisa.

"Sorry Kejora. But Auntie's wound was like being doused in alcohol when she found out this truth. I'm sorry you had to take revenge for your mama's mistake."

Aunt Marisa wiped the remains of her tears. A few seconds later the creaking of the chair was heard, followed by the stomping of Aunt Marisa who wanted to step away.

"Wait, Aunt." My antagon.

"Thank you all this time Auntie has loved me. Aunty already thinks of me as her own aunt's son. I hope Aunt will forgive my mistakes and my mother. I know Aunt is actually a very good person."

I could see Aunt Marisa shedding her tears again. But the woman no longer responded to my words. Aunt Marisa chose to keep going.

I was still standing looking at the back of Aunt Marisa who had disappeared behind the cafeteria door.

"Well, it's not in vain I came here just to hear the story of your sad life. It turns out I got a terrible reward. Star," said Dara who had been silent since.

This time I won't be serving Dara again. My heart is still very broken. I'm not ready to argue with him now either.

"Lo understands, right? You only have two days with the stars. That Abis you can be far from her life!"

I let Dara keep babbling. Honestly speaking. Actually I really wanted to slap him with my hand. But I just broke my intention. I've been slapped first with reality.

"Yesterday you can win, Ra. But now you can see for yourself, right? You have lost a lot to me. The stars don't have you anymore."

Once again Dara revealed the truth that I could not avoid.

"Bye-bye to your love story."

I just looked at Dara with her mocking smile. The woman then set her foot to leave after being satisfied to make me mute.

"Now what should I do, Star? What are those two days I have to make sweet memories with you? Or should I learn to stay away from you?" lirih.

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