PERIPLES
9. Luke

"Do you want martabak?"

"Not like salty foods let alone greasy."

"Milk?"

"Not a heavy drinking mood."

"Papeda?"

"Udah closes all times at this hour."

"yeah. Do you want what?"

"Pengen Mahen aja."

"You've already got Vel."

"Status of doang. His body is like everyone else. I can't be sure he's just for me, can I?"

Luke did not answer. We're still on our way. From the Pink Cafe, to my house. Rena and David have turned their course, and we are scattered.

It feels lazy to go home. There are no friends at home. All I saw was the father and mother who had fallen asleep because they were tired of their respective activities.

"Case. Don't go home first?"

"I don't know what I am. But you said it used to be the same bonyok lo. At least they know you're okay."

The pleasant night air. It is still crowded because it is Saturday night, or commonly referred to as Sunday night, aka satnight. I have a desire to spend the night around town.

And it was unexpected that my wish came true with Luke.

"Gue's guessing Vel."

"What?"

"But you have to be nebak. Can't just give it up like usual."

"Haha yes."

Luke chuckled and remained silent. I close my head to his ear, "KOK EVEN DIEM?"

"Grain my ears."

"Haha. Yeah, it's late."

"OKAY. Mi, mi what's fun?"

I'm squeaking, even though Luke can't see it. In my mind, I was immediately drawn to a conversation.

"Well, I don't know the answer."

"You said you can't just give it up."

"M-mine you?" I answered but was heard by Luke.

"Chicken noodles dong Vel, good."

I slapped Luke's back, "Ngeselin yaaa!"

Luke laughed loudly, and I laughed too.

"Finally you can laugh again Vel."

I fell silent and smiled, "Kas find a round just yuk."

"Wake gas. In that corner of the square, would you?"

My hand patted Luke's shoulder, "Mauuuu!"

I'm the Chinese wedang girl. Yes, although not exactly the same as the original, I still like the combination of ginger and other spices that warm the body.

Luke's motor slowed down when it approached the stand of the seller wedang round.

"Mangs. Two yes. I'm going to muter first" Luke said with two fingers.

"You want arumanis?"

I nodded, "What's purple?"

"Ready boss."

Luke walked past where I was standing, and it was not until three meters that he stopped. "Diem's cigarette? So not the arumanis?"

"Well am I coming?"

He nodded, "Yes. Afraid of being kidnapped aunty."

"Haha. Om-om times ah."

I chuckled and ran over to him. We walked in tandem. Looks like Lukas is cold. Seen from both his hands that were put into the pocket of the army jacket he was wearing.

"Cold Vel?" Ask without stopping the move.

I rubbed my palms together, "Lumayann."

Lukas stopped. And make me stop. The man took off his jacket and gave it to me. "Wear it yourself. Not good makein jacket to boyfriend temen."

I'm unmoving. Luke shook his hand, "Hunting dipake. Pegel it's."

"But you're also cold, right?"

Luke just smiled. He pulled my hand to receive the jacket he thrust out, then continued his steps. I put on that masculine scented jacket, and walked after the owner.

We just kept quiet until we got to where we were headed.

"The arumanis color is one yes." Luke's Message.

The mamang seller arumanispun looked up, "That readystock is still."

"No special mang here. It wants a new one."

I'm not angry that Luke's taking the time. "Why not Vel? The round of rame queue. While waiting."

"Yes not a father."

I spread my eyes. Suddenly, Luke closed my eyes like a few hours ago. "dither. I want a surprise."

There was no rebellion from me. I'm speechless. This friend of mine sometimes likes weird.

You could say long enough to just give a surprise, Luke's hand closed. "Ta-daaa!"

I laughed when a purple cotton candy with a picture of a friendly little bus was in front of me. I took it, and hugged it.

"Let's go back. Later it was thought that our round mamang was just prank."

"Yes, too."

I got up from my seat first. Wanted to pay, but Luke held back my move. He took out his leather wallet, and gave him a piece of ten thousand, and a sheet of five thousand. He left the stand. I caught up with him, and held his arm.

"Gue is Kas."

"Udah, I'm aja. Count alms to the one who needs."

I punched Lukas in the arm, "Have a son. I need more affection."

"Do I want to love you?"

I was stunned, but Luke laughed. "Handestine, Vel. I know you're the love from Mahen, right?"

Without answering, I continued my steps. Luke aligned my steps, "Don't be angry. The old chepet."

I just responded with a smile. "Lo know why I'm so young? Because I don't like to be angry."

Ja. Luke was never angry, although Syifa was very close to her male friend. Although she often saw Syifa being driven home by Dino, my classmate.

"Eh Cash. Why did you break up with Syifa?"

He smiled, "Not suitable that is when the advantages can not complete my shortcomings. And the advantages that I have cannot complement his shortcomings. What is good about him is not what I need. What I need is something that isn't in him."

I haven't had time to respond to it, we've arrived at the seller's round where we ordered the two portions. We chose a seat close to the road. Let the air in, said Lukas. This place is quite large. There were about ten small tables inside.

With the model of Lesehan, without a single chair accompanying the poor tables. I played my phone, when Luke said, "Vel change places yuk. Lo sit here. I'm sitting there."

"Huh? Why deh?" I asked while putting the phone on the table.

"Udah. Choke."

I obeyed Luke's command, and stood up to exchange seats with him. But what can I do, when my pair of eyes are fixed on a pair of humans there. Ica and Mahen again. Apparently not going home right now.

Luke looked at me with a long breath. I ended up really sitting in his place, and the man replaced me watching Mahen and Ica.

Our order is coming. "Don't forget to pray first Vel. Pray also for the healing of your heart."

I nodded and prayed, after scooping the bottom that sank in this ginger-flavored warm water. I put it in my mouth, and swallowed it.

"Eh? Not hot?"

I smiled wryly, "Hotter my heart Cash."

"Vell. I actually saw them buy Si Tayo."

"That you closed my eyes, right?"

Lukas flinching. I chuckle, "Udah know me."

Because it is impossible for Luke to do anything free. He always thought carefully about what he would do. It's just that I couldn't be sure what was behind Luke's palm. There are two things that make me say that all men are the same, right? Well, I now have certainty who did it.

"Case. You're upset if I say all guys are the same?"

"No. Why angry?"

"You are a guy too."

Luke laughed, "Gini Vel. All guys are the same. You mean they're not enough with one girl, right? We are like that. But depending on each person can nahan ***** that moment or not. There are also tablets that can already be naan but are instead treated not well with girls. Pity the guy who was like them? Udah dihianatin, called like a guy is not good anymore."

I was offended by the last sentence Luke said.

"Everything we do has a payoff Vel. All the painful things that you are receiving right now are the answers to these prayers that you ask the Lord. You must pray that you are always happy, right? Well, now God gets rid of the person who gets in the way of your happiness."

I'm stunned. My feeling was uncooked. I was ashamed of Luke, of God, and of myself. "So, am I being selfish?"

Luke shook his head, "It's not selfish. From here you have to be smart to take wisdom. You have to be smart to take steps after God shows you things that are not good for you."

"God love you. Once, twice, three times the Lord reminded you that you are still very beautiful. Don't let God stop reminding you again."

"Udah. Discharged first. Cold hunt. Not another round of his name later."

"What dong?"

"Rindi."

I laughed, Luke too. We both continued the round meal. Eating or drinking? It's up to you to mention it. If I'd rather say eat.

After I finish eating, I intend to take off Luke's jacket that I wear. But it's not because Luke's holding him, "Don't let go."

"Gue is not cold. It's sultry." Now."

"Yes, it's hot now, because you've eaten hot. But it's cold on the road, Vella."

I'm pouting. And not take off the jacket.

"Go home now boss?" Ask Luke and I nod.

"Well, both of you? Where were the two Temen lo?" I'm looking. Mahen and Ica were already standing next to the table I occupied. Luke and I stood up.

"Where is David?" Mahen asked with a slick smile.

I looked towards Luke. Lukas shook his head, looking at me with a meaningful look.

Ica said again, "Can't answer, right? He was deliberately Hen to be alone."

Mahen shook his head and smiled sarcastically, "I didn't think I was. It turns out you cheated on me."

I'm unmoving.

"So you accuse me of cheating, just want to cover up your own mistakes?"

Can't stand Mahen's words, I don't think my tears can be contained anymore. One drop glided smoothly on my cheek.

Bugs

My eyes are rounded. Luke's fist landed on Mahen's left cheek.

"If not in a public place, not just your cheeks are swollen."

Mahen grinned, his hands clenched. Before Luke got a blow from Mahen, I stopped him.

"Udah!"

"Mahen, our relationship is quite up here."

I took my arumanis and set foot out of that creepy place. Just one step, someone held my arm. When I found out it was Mahen.

"I can't gini dong Vel."

I smiled in anguish when Ica saw her satisfied smile. Kunghepak Mahen's hand and leave.