You Are My Opium

A white MPV car stopped on the side of the road, near a small alley that could only fit two people.

"This is the gang that wants to go to your boarding house?" asked Raihan, who looked around him.

There is a small grocery shop in front of the alley selling basic necessities. Also, several houses are close to each other.

"Yes, Sir. You don't have to go into the alley anymore. It's okay until here. I can walk alone to the boarding house, "said Naura, who saw that Raihan was about to take her into the alley.

"Alright. What should I answer later if My Mom asks did you get home safely? I promise I won't stop by. I just want to make sure you get into the house safely. That's all," said Raihan, who just wanted to know where Naura's house was.

Naura could only let out a long breath. Apparently, Raihan is the same type as him, stubborn and undeniable.

Arriving at a simple house, Naura opened the door. And invited Raihan to sit on the terrace. "Please have a seat, Sir. I'll make coffee first," said Naura, who didn't feel good if she didn't allow Raihan to stop by for a moment.

Two chairs made of rattan and a small table in the middle. Raihan sat quietly there. Looked around where Naura lived.

A simple house that is small but feels comfortable. In front of him, there is a house that is quite large. It seems that it is the house of the owner of the rented home that Naura lives in.

"Drink, Sir. Sorry, there are only coffee sachets," Naura, who had changed her clothes into home clothes.

Looks cute with a knee-length dress combined with a cardigan.

"Shouldn't have bothered, Na. I just wanted to take you home, but thanks for the drink. I'm drinking, okay?" replied Raihan, who took a sip of Naura's coffee.

"Yes, Sir, please. It's not polite if I ask Mr. Raihan to come home just like that," said Naura with a smile.

Raihan looked at the beautiful face that was now smiling sweetly at him. "Sweet," Raihan muttered without realizing it. Because he felt Naura's smile was lovely.

"Eh? How sweet is it, Sir? Oh, Mr. Raihan doesn't like sweets, right?" asked Naura, who didn't know what Raihan's coffee tasted like.

"I like it," he replied, still looking at Naura without blinking. Unaware that what he answered did not match Naura's question.

Because Raihan's intention is that he likes Naura's sweet smile. "Oh, I see." Naura also felt awkward dealing with Raihan.

"You live alone in this house?" asked Raihan, who didn't see anyone else in Naura's rented house.

"Now, yes, but I used to be with my friend. She's just married now. So, yes. I'm alone, " explained Naura briefly.

"Aren't you afraid of living alone here? Even if there is a house in front of it. But usually, girls are also scared to be alone," Raihan asked curiously.

"No, Sir. I've lived here a long time. Since I graduated from high school and have worked here. I have been working and living here for four years. So, it's normal, anyway," Naura laughed.

Raihan laughed a little when he saw Naura's crisp laugh. For some reason, since the first time, I saw Naura's sweet smile.

Raihan seems to be addicted to wanting to continue to see her. And for that, he hopes to always see Naura's sweet smile.

"I think it's too late. Go home first, okay? You be careful at home. If there's anything, please call. Oh, forgot. This is my business card. Call anytime if you need help," said Raihan, who stood up and handed his business card to Naura.

"Oh, yes, Sir." The girl didn't know what to say. Because it's too weird for him.

Naura didn't take Raihan to his car. The man who forbade him to do that.

***

Arriving at his house. Raihan answered a video call from his younger brother, who is currently studying at New York University.

"Hello, Ric? You really have a video call, Mas!" Raihan sneered with a smile and laid his body on the bed.

"Oh, it's really complicated! Later on the phone, he said he didn't remember his own brother. Eh, it's the turn on the phone instead," Rico said, annoyed.

Raihan just laughed in response. "Yes, yes, it's up to you. What is it? Surely you need help, right, so contact me?" Raihan's guess is right on target.

Rico laughed seeing it, then took his drink of water. "I want to go home for this semester break. Can you pick me up in Jakarta?" he asked with a wink.

"Why me? Just ask Uncle Arya's driver to take you to Surabaya. I don't want to go anywhere right now," Raihan refused with a faint smile and imagined Naura's sweet smile.

"Your work is not too busy. You don't want to pick up your own brother, do you? What's more important than picking up his brother?" Rico protested angrily.

Raihan laughed in response, "I don't want to lose the opportunity to see her sweet smile," explained Raihan, who is now smiling to himself while remembering his memories with Naura.

Rico choked on his drink. Hearing the words of his older brother, who seemed to be in love.

"Cieee, falling in love again, huh? Who's the girl?" Rico teased, who was now smiling mockingly while raising and lowering his eyebrows.

"What? I just met her at the mall. But I don't know why. I'm happy to see her sweet smile, " said Raihan with a slight chuckle.

"Wow, which lucky girl can make my brother want to open his heart again? Do you know which person it is?" Rico kept urging his brother to tell his sweet story to a girl.

"Know why. In fact, she was the one who saved Mother when she was about to fall on the escalator. Luckily there is her. Try it if not, "explained Raihan enthusiastically.

Rico laughed at that. "It's like falling in love at first sight. Here's the story. What's her name?" The man was curious about the figure of a girl who could make Raihan want to open his heart again after that failure.

"Naura, her name is beautiful," said Raihan, smiling happily.

DEG!

While Rico was silent when he heard the same name as the name of someone critical in his life.

"Na-naura? Y-yes, her name is beautiful," stuttered Rico, who suddenly remembered someone who once filled the recesses of his heart.

Someone he lived with just left without saying goodbye.

"Yes, tomorrow when you come home. I will introduce you. She is a sweet and kind girl. Friendly too, just being close to her feel peaceful and calm," said Raihan with a happy feeling.

In contrast to Rico's current feelings. Because he heard that name again. He remembered his past with that person.

For some reason, his little heart told her it was the same person. However, Rico refused.

'It can't be the same Naura' Definitely different people. There can't be such a coincidence.' His mind was trying to believe that the girl Raihan meant was not the girl from his past.

"Yes, Bro. Later, when I get home. Raihan, I have important business. We can continue tomorrow, okay? Greetings to Mom and Dad. I miss you all," said Rico, who ended the video call with Raihan.

Rico lay down on the bed and took his cell phone. Opens a secret file that only he knows the password to. That is the girl's birthday.

The girl who made him want to change for the better and keep trying to chase his dreams.

"Ra, how are you? We haven't seen each other in six years. What are you like now?" Rico muttered while staring blankly at the face of a girl wearing a high school uniform who was smiling sweetly in front of his battered motorbike, with a rice field in the background of the sunset.

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