The Journey ( part 1 )

Although this was still something they didn't believe, it was quite surprising and made the women lose their nerve.

"Tissa, Alya, have you guys menstruated this month? i finished my period last week," Laras asked Tissa and Alya.

"I did at the beginning of the month," Tisa answered.

Alya who hadn't menstruated just didn't answered.

"Alya, I think you're menstruating this month? Your menstruation schedule is usually this week and it coincides with when we'll be there," Laras said to Alya.

Alya, who was indeed enthusiastic about joining this climb.

"I can take a period delay pill so I can go climbing with you guys, it's really boring if I have to spend my vacation just lying down at home, I'll definitely take the medicine so I don't menstruate there," Alya answered with a face that convinced her other friends.

They will leave the day after tomorrow which means tomorrow they have to start preparing the equipment and necessities that need to be brought for the climb.

"Nan, how about the guys bring necessities such as tents, cooking utensils, blankets, carpets, basically the heavy stuff, then the girls bring food and necessities for us to eat and cook there, agree?" Hasan asked Keenan and the others.

Hasan also often went with Keenan climbing when he had free time.

"That's right, I agree with Hasan, we as guys just accept it about food for the girls hehehe" Riki added while laughing.

"Yeh, It's always about food on your mind" Tisa teased.

Keenan began to write down the names and tasks of each, starting from Keenan who was in charge of carrying mineral water, carpets, tent equipment and flashlights.

Followed by Hasan and Rengga who were in charge of carrying tent equipment because there would be two tents, a red tent for girls and a yellow one for boys, blankets and sleeping mats.

Then Riki was in charge of carrying cooking utensils, mineral water and gas.

While the women's job was to carry food such as rice, vegetables, instant food, spices and medicines.

And everyone was required to bring a small flashlight and their own stick for climbing.

"Well guys, I've finished giving you assignments, don't forget it, about clothes, bring what's comfortable and wear what's comfortable for you, no need for heavy ones.

And make sure you wear socks so your feet don't get sore, make sure your body is fit if anyone feels unwell just let us know rather than making things worse and bothering the others.

We'll leave at 9 am so we have to gather at 8 am in case someone is late, the estimated travel time is around 3-4 hours to get there.

Riki or I will drive the car, we'll just gather on campus so it's safe from you guys and not too far, we'll probably get there around 12-1 pm and take a short break.

We'll try to make the climb not too painful, so we'll catch up on the afternoon, this mountain has an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level.

And the condition of the mountain is quite extreme so make sure that in addition to your comfortable clothes, your shoes must be safe and meet standards," Keenan said firmly to them.

The canteen was starting to get quiet and many stalls were starting to close.

They decided to finish their food and go home because it was starting to get dark.

The next day, Laras, Tissa and Alya promised to meet at Alya's house to go to the supermarket to buy groceries and instant food for their needs there.

And of course to buy some medicines that they felt they would need.

Alya's house happened to be in the same complex as Laras' house, so Laras only had to walk to get to her house.

When they arrived at Alya's house, they saw Tissa who had arrived home first.

"Sa, it's really rare that you're not late because you're so excited hahaha" Laras teased Tissa.

"I don't know why I feel like I'm going where even though I'm just climbing a mountain but it feels really fun hahaha" Tissa added and they laughed.

"Let's go now while we have coffee and gossip hahaha" Alya said and they made their way to the supermarket near the housing complex.

The long-awaited day has arrived, Wednesday, March 4, 2015.

Laras prepared to take a shower and wear clothes that had been prepared the night before.

Laras would be picked up by Riki and Alya who were in the same housing complex.

After finishing getting ready Laras asked permission to leave to her mother because her father was on a business trip to Switzerland.

"Mom, I'll go to climbing Srinjani Mountain right now" Laras asked permission and kissed her mother's hand.

"Be careful not to mess around there Laras" Laras' mother answered as a warning.

Riki and Alya were already waiting in the car, followed by Laras and they left for campus. Throughout the trip Riki only thought and didn't say much.

"Why are you so quiet all the time? There's a problem, right? It's no good, we want to relax in beautiful nature but you're in a bad mood like this," Alya asked Riki who was driving the car with divided focus.

"I had a strange dream last night Al, in my dream surviving like this felt like deja vu, we went hiking but there were so many obstacles and dangers there.

Or maybe I thought too much about the mystery on the mountain so I had a strange dream when I slept last night," Riki answered with anxiety.

Laras and Alya looked at each other, suddenly there was a feeling of anxiety disappointing them both when Riki told his dream.

"Come on, you don't need to think about it, maybe this is just my bad dream, let's just pray that we all go and come back safely," Riki said to calm them both down. Then Riki returned to focus on his car again.