Over Ons
Tombs
...13. ...
...TOMBS...
...He said the promise had to be kept. But, after I sat down, why did you leave instead?...
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Twilight
Tomorrow so, right?
[**Me**]
Wh who?
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Athaghfirullah, Twilight
You know, who am I?
[Me]
Who, anyway?
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Gw Agum's!
Lo's girlfriend!
[Me]
Oh.
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Oh?
Oh doang's?
[Me]
Keep what?
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It could be lo gk nyimpen no gw
The bad boyfriend
[Me]
You want to break up?
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Ehh ngakkk
Ngancem gt mulu
[Me]
Wh why?
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Tomorrow's jd?
[Me]
So what's?
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Lo who ngjk, Lo who forgot
[Me]
Oh, yeah, so.
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I'll pick you up tomorrow morning
[Me]
y.
Dusk put his phone back on the nightstand, the bath was delayed because of chat from Agum. In addition, Rain suddenly entered his room and immediately ransacked the contents of his bookcase.
"Why, anyway, Rain?"
"That's what I've read before" replied Rain as he continued to pull out the contents of the twilight closet.
"Should that be?"
Rain nodded without looking. His hands continued to move rummaging through the contents of the Dusk closet.
"Gue forgot where to store it," said Dusk.
"This is why I'm still alive. Don't even talk to me, I'm serious about this."
"I took a shower first." Dusk picked up the towel he had placed on the chair.
"Let's get it again, yeah."
Rain nodded back.
After nearly thirty minutes of spending time in the bathroom, Dusk came out with hair wrapped around a towel.
"Udah ketem—" Dusk stopped his sentence. His eyes were round as he looked at Rain who was flipping through his Junior High School yearbook. He walked quickly towards Rain.
"Rain?" call Dusk.
Rain looked at Dusk with a gaze that he could not read. "Lo one Junior High with Arnav?"
Dusk freezes. He was at a loss as to what to answer and what reason he should tell Rain.
Dusk took the yearbook out of Rain's hands. "Huh? Masa, anyway? I don't remember," replied Dusk while looking at the photos in the book.
Rain pointed at Arnav's photo. "This, you're also in a class. You don't remember?"
"Lo, right, you know, I don't get along very often."
Rain nodded. Dusk does not like to get along. My close friend Dusk has none.
"Yes, I'm going to the room first."
"Have you seen the comic?" Rain raised his right hand which held the comic, then immediately came out. Don't forget he closed the door again.
Dusk stared at the door that Rain had already closed. "I'm sorry, Rain," said Dusk.
***
The Agum motorbike stopped at one of the public burial sites. Agum did not make a sound or ask Dusk. He followed Dusk towards a tomb. The girl also bought water and flowers on the trip.
Dusk and Agum then cleared out some of the weeds growing in the two tombs. After that, they both sprinkled flowers and did not forget to also say a prayer. Still no sound, Dusk stared at the two gravestones in front of him in turn. The names of Dewi and Doni were written there. The names of his parents.
Dusk extended his hand, rubbing his mother's tombstone. "Same Papa how are you? Mama and Papa must be happy, right, in heaven?" Dusk smiled bitterly. He really misses both his parents.
"I'm sorry about Dusk, yes, because I rarely come here. But, Dusk always misses and remember, really, the same Mama and Papa."
Dusk turned his gaze to Agum who was crouching in front of him. The guy just stared silently at Dusk. Until finally, Agum held Doni's headstone. "Assalamualaikum, Um, Aunt. I know, I'm Agum, Dusk's girlfriend. After a long time, I was finally invited to visit the house of Om and Aunt."
Agum looked at Dusk, then looked back at the gravestone in front of him."Om the same Aunt would be proud there because it has a child as strong and as good as Dusk. My aunt doesn't have to worry there. Dusk must be happy, really, here.”
Agum paused for a moment, then resumed, continuing,
“I also want to ask permission Om and Auntie. My permission to take care of this cold, cuckoo, pretty Om and Auntie, girl,"
Dusk chuckled at Agum's words.
"We're saying goodbye, yes, Ma, pa. Dusk promises to visit more often."
Dusk and Agum moved back to where the motorcycle was parked. They both walked together. Then, suddenly Agum held the hand of Dusk and grasped it tightly. The crowd did not protest as usual. He let Agum hold his hand.
***
Not far from the tomb of the old man Dusk was located, there was Arnav who stood. Arnav took off the sunglasses he was wearing. His eyes continued to stare at the interaction between Dusk and Agum. Today is exactly ten years of the departure of the parents of Dusk. In the past, usually Dusk always invited Arnav to accompany him. But three years ago, that changed.
Arnav walks towards the tomb of Dewi and Doni after a few minutes of hiding to wait for the departure of Dusk and Agum. Unbeknownst to Dusk, Arnav comes to the grave every year.
Arnav crouched down in front of the two mounds of land. His hand moved holding one of the gravestones. "Om, Auntie, I'm coming again. This time I came alone, not the same as Dusk," said Arnav.
"I'm sorry, yes, Om, Auntie, for not being able to keep my promise to always be next to Dusk. But, I promise I will keep the twilight even from afar." he continued.
***
After the graves of the two old men of Dusk, they did not go home immediately. Dusk to the restaurant to help Ratna as usual. While Agum, the man had to go to the hospital to visit his mother, then returned to the restaurant.
After replacing her work shirt with a T-shirt wrapped in a plain shirt that had all her buttons open, Dusk came out of the kitchen. He was a little surprised when he saw the new Agum coming and went straight to the small stage that was in the corner of the restaurant.
Agum took over the guitar from one of the music players, then sat in the high round chair that had been provided. Agum tuned the guitar for a while, then brought the mic stand close to his lips. Afterwards, Agum began strumming the guitar slowly, creating a soothing soft groove for his listeners. The Rain Dialogue song by Senar Dusk melodious in the restaurant.
Speak long
Haru's talk
Take your imaginary space
Mellifluous singing
Singing softly
Free the blue of your heart
Without words, without tone
Raindrops also interpret peace
Just a taste, just a prejudice
It is heard in the rain dialogue
Without words, without tone
Raindrops also interpret peace
Just a taste, just a prejudice
That sounds inside
Without words, without tone
Raindrops also interpret peace
Just a taste, just a prejudice
It is heard in the rain dialogue
The twilight was still where he stood, paying attention to the singing and excerpts of the beautiful Agum guitar. It is appropriate at the house of Agum many awards singing champion. The voice of the thick-browed, curly-haired man was truly melodious. However, Agum decided to stop taking part in a race related to singing. Because, the reason the guy likes music even disappoints him. And that reason was his own father. Agum's father loved music so much that he declined to Agum. His father also always supported Agum to take part in music-related competitions.
All the customers in the restaurant applauded as Agum finished singing. Even twilight clapped for the guy.
Agum came down from the stage, then approached the still loyal Dusk silent in place.
"Where? Good, no, my appearance?"
"Good," replied Dusk while nodding.
Agum clucked, "Udah said no pay, you still say irit. Unless you call again, I can just say it. That's just paid, use the pulse."
"Well, by the way?"
Agum nodded innocently.
"Yes already. Then I'll go home first."
Quickly, Agum held back the arms of Dusk who was about to move. "Eitss, since you were here with me, it means you're also coming home with me."
Agum quickly again placed his index finger in front of Dusk's lips before the girl protested to refuse.
"Sttt, I don't accept rejection. It's been a night, girls aren't good coming home alone, especially the nights like this."
To be continued
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