WATERFALL

Dusk…

Dusk finally came, ushering us back to the royal palace of this country. A country the size of the island of Sumatra, flanked by two warring countries.

Cloud told me a lot about this country and where Mozart came from, who turned out to be a refugee from a foreign land. Mozart came to this country and spread the knowledge of music. Therefore, I asked Cloud's permission so that Mozart could fill the event at the kebaya fashion show later.

Cloud never refuses my request. He always gave in. If he thinks something is wrong with my suggestion or opinion, he fixes it immediately without hurting my feelings. Cloud is the ideal type of husband. Being near him, the heart becomes peaceful and calm. His unpretentious figure makes people reluctant to turn around to betray him.

Gradually, I closed my eyes because I felt so tired. During the trip, I was busy finishing my kebaya fashion design. Not much has been completed, only fifteen fashion designs that I was able to complete from the supposed target. Meanwhile, what was approved by Cloud, were only five kebaya designs. The rest will still consider.

Usually, he sends me files for me to read when he's busy. Hopefully, the others are also cloud-approved.

The next morning…

I got enough sleep last night. Now I'm in front of a large convection building. The distance is quite far from the palace. It was located in the southwest. It may take about forty minutes on foot.

"Welcome, Miss Ara."

I saw a man wearing a clothes meter scarf approaching me. His face looks old with a neat shirt.

"Thank you," I said, smiling.

"Please look around this area. We've been preparing for Miss's arrival since yesterday. We have lots of good quality silk. Maybe Miss can choose the ingredients."

I came with Aunt Asri and started to look at the basic ingredients in this convection building. I saw many colours of cloth that caught my attention. I chose a few to make early, and I plan to wear them in front of Cloud so that Cloud can see for himself the result of my fashion design.

"Okay, Miss. We will solve it as soon as possible. Maybe after lunch, you can wear the clothes. But if I may give advice, it's better to wash and tidy up first," said the man.

"I beg your help."

I slightly bowed my head towards the older man while asking for his help. The man looked stunned at my attitude.

"I believe Prince Cloud would be very lucky to have a partner like you, Miss."

Again, for the second time, I heard those words. A word that refers to a definite relationship. I wonder more and more, what exactly did Cloud say about my relationship with him to the residents of this kingdom?

"Okay, Miss. If there is no need anymore, I beg you to leave. I'm working on this plan right away. Excuse me."

The older man said goodbye. I nodded and smiled at him. Aunt Asri then took me out of the convection building to a garden behind the building.

"Purple sweet potato?"

I can't believe that there are so many purple sweet potatoes in front of me. I asked Aunt Asri why there were purple sweet potatoes here. Aunt only replied that purple sweet potato was the late king's favourite sweet potato. Aunt Asri told me that the late king used to love visiting the older man who I had just met named Rich.

"Too bad this sweet potato is not used further," I said quietly.

"Miss, after this, I was asked by Prince Cloud to escort you to the east of the palace."

"What's going on east of the palace, Aunt?" I asked.

"I don't know, No. However, it seems Prince Cloud is waiting for you there."

"Hmm, fine. We're there now."

Not wanting to waste time, I and Aunt Asri, accompanied by several royal guards, went to the east of this royal palace. The journey we've been through this time is very far, but I just obeyed and didn't have any bad thoughts. Maybe Cloud was waiting for me there.

Arriving…

I arrived at a plateau. I saw many jatropha trees around us. The road is wide enough to walk. We went even deeper.

Arriving there, I saw Cloud's white horse eating grass. I became more and more sure that Cloud was here. Aunt Asri then took me down the stairs. How surprised I was when I saw the number of stairs.

"A lot, Aunt."

I shudder if, later, I have to climb these stairs again after going down. But Aunt Asri said she would not feel it if we were with the people we love.

"Really, Aunt?"

I then descended these stairs. I accidentally took my shoes off for fear of slipping. Mbok accompanied me down the stairs holding a package.

"Miss, sorry. I'll deliver it here. This is a change of clothes for Miss. If there is a need, you can call me. I wait here."

Aunt Asri pointed to a hut not far from us. I was asked to descend the last set of stairs alone. I also left Mbok Asri to the last set of stairs.

"Good grief! It's beautiful!"

I saw the beautiful scenery a few moments after walking in front of me. It revealed a waterfall to be waiting for me down there.

"Clouds?"

I saw Cloud swimming in the waterfall pool. It seems this place is indeed devoted to the main royal family. The river stones are arranged so perfectly that the colourful birds are allowed to fly away, making this place like a paradise garden.

It felt like there was a strong magnet pulling me down. My footsteps felt faster down this last set of stairs. I walk with a cheerful and happy heart.

Arriving at the bottom, Cloud noticed my arrival. He immediately got up from the pool and met me.

Clouds…

He walked closer and showed his body shape clearly. He only wore his shorts while swimming. I was amazed to see it. His clean and full-body made me fall in love.

His whole body was wet with water, adding to his exotic impression of him. I was so speechless. This is the first time I've seen Cloud with this open appearance. In front of me, he showed another side of himself. My heart was pounding erratically.

"Fig?"

"Hmm, Cloud."

The closer to me, the more my heartbeats. The package containing my change of clothes almost fell because I was nervous. I can't see the look in his eyes so clear, as if hypnotizing me. His thin lips, which seemed split in the middle, made my dreams fly away. His smile is so charming. I couldn't resist anything he said.

"Ara, you've arrived. I just arrived too."

Cloud greeted me, but I was still amazed to see him.

Please, don't come to any closer, Cloud…

I felt like screaming. The figure that made me fall in love is now in front of me, showing her charming curves.

What should I do? My head is spinning, and I am unable to think.

"Ara?"

He looked at me deeply, then held both of my arms gently. I was silent as if under hypnosis. It was like a dream to see Cloud this close.

He then gently patted my cheeks, waking me from the fantasy I was building. I made my face blush red.