I studied too hard and became bored. The room felt stuffy and needed some fresh air. I headed to the mosque courtyard to watch the children play soccer.
It turned out Aryati was already there. The two of us chatted about this and that.
Before leaving, Aryati said, "Ameng atuh Kang ka bumi."
I felt elated. The tip of love, the side dish arrived.
I didn't waste the opportunity. I immediately went to her house that afternoon.
My soul penetrated space and time. I found myself walking with Aryati.
It was drizzling rain. I felt very happy. It felt good to hold hands with her.
But I thought negatively. I wasn't meant to be with Aryati. My soulmate was a woman from out of town.
A year had passed and I wanted to repeat the walk with Aryati like last year.
This scene was accompanied by a song called "Along the Road of Memories."
Along the Path of Memories
I came to your city on purpose
I haven't seen you for so long
I want to repeat myself
Walking like last year
Along the path of memories, we always hold hands
Along the path of memories, you embrace me tenderly
The light rain at the beginning of that month
Adds to the joy of that romantic night
Even though we are alone now
You are no different
But the memories along that path
I can't forget
Along the path of memories, we always hold hands
Along the path of memories, you embrace me tenderly
The light rain at the beginning of that month
Adds to the joy of that romantic night
Adds to the joy of that romantic night
From that moment on, the author approached Aryati. Every time we called, Aryati only greeted me with a handshake and then went back to her room. It was like that for a year.
During the year of our relationship with Aryati, the author experienced extreme boredom because Aryati never accompanied him.
The author only flirted with his shadow, accompanied by his father, who was busy preparing cloth for sewing the next day.
At that time, the author's love was monkey love. The monkey holding fruit in its left hand also wanted the one in its right hand. Even that wasn't enough. Its paw holding food was the same as the one in its hand. The same was true for the author. The author felt that just being with Aryati wasn't enough. The author needed relationships with other beautiful girls to relieve boredom.
4. Heart stolen by Puteri Solo.
The author walked west. At one house, the author paused because he saw a beautiful girl. The author had known her since childhood. Her childhood was ordinary, not attracting attention. The author didn't expect Atit Wibawati, her full name, to grow up to be such a beautiful woman. The author immediately fell in love with her beauty.
The Puteri Solo's appearance reminded the author of the tall, world-renowned top model, Twiggy.
The author intended to develop this encounter into a serious relationship. However, there was a problem: we had different traditions. The author is of Sundanese tradition, while Si Puteri Solo is of Javanese tradition. Both of her parents are from Solo.
Therefore, the author intended to contact Iyam, her childhood friend, to obtain accurate information about Atit.
The author immediately waited for Iyam to return from school.
Not long after, Iyam returned from school. He only glanced at the author briefly. Then, he entered his house. The next day, the same thing happened.
On the third day, the author took the initiative to greet Iyam.
Unexpectedly, Iyam took the lead by saying, "Iyam is a pious man, Kang Udjang. Kang Udjang is a playboy. First, Ikah teras ka Rosita teu lami ti dinya ka Aryati."
The author wondered where Iyam got this misleading information. He assumed the author was courting him, when in fact, he only wanted to obtain accurate information about Atit Wibawati. This incident galvanized the author to visit Si Puteri Solo directly.
The author sought a way and formulated a strategy. The author will express her love through a love poem that she composed herself.
The author has arranged the poem in such a way that the first letter of the poem is attached to the first letter of her name. So, if you read the first letter of the poem from top to bottom, you will read the name Atit Wibawati.
The author has forgotten the sound of the poem. All she remembers is the one that says, "Love me a little but forever." The first letter of the poem is attached to the first letter of her name, which reads Tj now C.
This scene is accompanied by a song entitled "Poetry."
Poetry
Song Lyrics
Singer Jikustik
I am the one you once strengthened
I am the one you once raised
I am the one you once gave feelings
From when I am awake until I fall asleep
Later, I will always remember you
Arjuna
Arjuna Song Lyrics
Singer Dewa
I've climbed the highest mountain
Just to find you
I've explored the earth
Just to be able to live with you
I've sailed the oceans
Just to find your anchorage
But the further I search
For love, the less I understand
I am Arjuna
Searching for love
Oh woman
Love me
Maybe I'll find true love
When I take my last breath
Maybe true love doesn't exist
In this story of life
This year, Tarka's anniversary was held simply with the theme "From Tarka for Tarka." The event was just karaoke with local singers.
At that time, the author wore his best clothes: gray pants and a white shirt. It was his school uniform.
Almost all the Tarka members were present. Only Puteri Solo remained. Not long after, she arrived with her friend Iyam. When he saw me, he paused for a moment, then turned to Iyam and said, "There's a school kid."
Iyam smiled.
I didn't understand the meaning of that smile. I asked Udin, "What do you mean, Din?"
"It's Kang Udjang. Kang Udjang is always wearing the school uniform."
I just realized that the uniform is inappropriate for events outside of school. I felt embarrassed.