LOVE 9 LIVES
LIFE 6
Still no idea why Cathy hasn't changed her attitude towards me. Do I have to give up on trying to get Cathy? Aaarghh. It is not like nature will always accompany you. Cool your heart with its natural beauty. Eliminate your tiredness with its silence. Nature will support you. Giving everything for the life of man. Water as a source of life. Tree as lungs. And also food that became human staple. Nature never complains about giving it all to people. And indeed it is human nature that is arrogant and never thank nature. Man destroys nature for his greed. When nature is angry with many disasters, still humans do not want to understand what is desired by nature. It is not a recognition that nature is all things, but it is enough to keep nature itself from being exhausted.
“Nak Tuta.”
The call from Mama Cathy surprised me. Honestly, I'm embarrassed now. Maybe I looked like the person***** who was looking at her son daydreaming. Or maybe he could read my mind? If that's the case, of course I'm very happy to be able to share thoughts about this nature. Not just about humans and humans anymore. Talking about humans seems to talk about greedy creatures who never satisfied his lust. And maybe I'm part of it. What is clear is that now I have to pay attention to Mama Cathy, because I do not want to be seen***** for the second time.
“Propay Yes, Ta.”
Kisa is sitting next to me. With an attitude made to appear calm, I smiled at him and patted him on the shoulder.
“Take it easy. I'm nothing.”
Kisa smiled at me. Mama Cathy was seen breathing heavily.
“Sorry Cathy's behavior Yes Nak Tuta. He is stubborn. What has become a difficult decision to change.”
“Nothing, Aunt. I already know. That's why I'm still trying to get Cathy's love. I knew it would be very difficult because Cathy's love was only for Sega. But, nothing is impossible in this world as long as we want to try.”
This time it was Mama Cathy's turn to smile at me. I don't know why that smile is what I'm waiting for. The smile that has always given me strength to try to get Cathy's heart. You could say that if it wasn't for that smile, maybe now I've left Cathy. Why should I bother to get love from people who may never assume my existence. Maybe if she was the only woman in the world it would be another matter. However, in this world there are so many women that I can make love. Which doesn't make me dizzy to get her heart. Indeed my face is far from handsome if the size of a handsome like Brad Pitt, or like Korean movie star Kang Ji Hwan. But with my face that people say is similar to this Herlino Dude, I'm sure I can still get a woman's heart easily.
Until now I still don't know exactly what made me nod when Mama Cathy asked me to help her so Cathy could forget about Sega. Mama Cathy does not want Cathy to depend on Sega. Back then, all I had in mind was the pity of hearing about Mama Cathy's story for what Cathy did. And what Kisa's saying, of course, makes me want to be Cathy's helper and keep her away from Sega. For me, that human heart should be able to obtain beauty by pairing. Not just by blindly adoring someone.
Worshiping people does require a reply from a revered person, but not if we adore nature. Worshiping how the beauty of nature can sedate you. Forgetting all the burdens on your mind. If people say back to nature, I think it is the right sentence because the beginning of man is from the earth itself and he will certainly be very comfortable when in the middle of the real world. In the middle of the mountain range with many tall green trees looming. Feel the cool air that is clean from pollution and look at the blue sky. Not in nature full of concrete trees planted high towering. Standing on the ground that had already turned into concrete and also looking at the sky that was filled with pollution. It is not the right place for humans. For one definite reason, humans do not come from concrete, but from the ground.
“Now what are our plans?”
Kisa's question breaks my daydream. What to do now? I want to say that I gave up on conquering Cathy. But that's not my nature. Anyway, I should be able to get Cathy's heart. I have to plan. I gave Kisa a smile as the answer.
“Take it easy. I already have a plan.”
As I thought, Kisa and Mama Cathy also smiled at my answer.
“Plan? What is it?”
I haven't been able to answer Kisa's question yet, I don't know why I prefer to stand up and walk into the house. Suddenly I was worried about Cathy. Where is he? It's not usually that he just disappears. Usually he will insist on being able to get what he wants. Moreover, this is about Sega, a person she adores and she is willing to do anything to be able to get Sega.
“Cathy!”
I put my feet straight into the house. Looking for where Cathy is. Kisa and Mama Cathy also followed me and heard their footsteps that were also in a hurry. Kisa who walked faster than me, went straight into the house. I followed him from behind.
“Cathy! Cathy.”
Kisa screamed loudly calling out Cathy's name. Kisa seemed to check several rooms in the house. Mama Cathy also did not stay silent and called out to Cathy.
“Cathy! Cathy! Where are you, son? Cathy!”
My chest is beating hard. I've experienced events like this. When Cathy tries to express her love to Sega the seventh time. Back then, time went very fast and while we were still frantically looking for Cathy, we got a call from someone who said that Cathy was in the hospital. I don't want that to happen again. Because it means I've failed to do my job to keep Cathy away from Sega.
Clearly look tense face Kisa and also Mama Cathy.
“How, Kisa?”
Hearing Kisa's reply, I immediately went outside the house. Kisa also ran with me. Quickly, Kisa got into the car. I followed Kisa into the car. Mama Cathy's face looked very panicked.
“Cut to him. Don't waste any more time, Kisa.”
As if following what Mama Cathy had said, Kisa directly ran the car out of the courtyard. One I didn't end up thinking. How did Cathy get out of the house without being caught? The front door is the only way to get out of the house.
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Luckily Kisa, Tuta, and Mama did not see me out of the house. I told you that I don't like Tuta who always bothers me. And have they forgotten that I dislike being forbidden to do anything? Especially if I want to meet Kisa. Let alone the wall of the house that is only a few meters high, the mountain will be climbed in order to meet with Sega. How is his face now? He must have looked better than the last one I saw. And surely Sega would also be surprised to see my arrival.
From far away I can see the animal shop where Kisa works. Until now I could never understand why Kisa chose to work in the animal shop. Though I knew that Sega could easily get another job better than that. Or if he wanted to make his own business, he would have no trouble. Because I know Sega is a good person both in terms of academics and in terms of ideas. In terms of salary, surely the salary is only mediocre. In terms of prestige, I think Sega's job is now the same as the salesman of shopping centers. Or maybe an office boy in a big office. How strange. And still vividly remembered when I tried to get Sega to apply for a job vacancy, she just smiled meaningfully. And that means I haven't been able to find it until now.
“It's arrived, Non.”
The taxi driver's voice ripped my daydream.
“Thank you, Sir. How much is it?”
“One hundred twenty thousand.”
Immediately I took out a hundred thousand and fifty thousand bills and handed them over to the driver.
“Take the change, Sir.”
“Thank you, Non.”
I could see clearly the face of the taxi driver. It's not that generous or a lot of money, but I'd rather give the taxi driver more money than give money to beggars on the streets or to buskers. The reason is only one because I do not like people who ask when their bodies are clearly still strong. Even more upset when reading a lot of news that says that many beggars who earn 10 million a month. They made this beggar a job, not out of necessity. And as for the buskers, I just don't want those street kids to feel at home on the street. Why do they not want to go to school and do not want to be educated? Because obviously they can earn from the road.
I slowly walked into the animal shop. But, a voice that I really did not want to hear, suddenly called out.
“Cathy.”
I knew it was Kisa's voice and she would definitely forbid me from going to the animal shop. I put my feet up faster so I can avoid Kisa. However, my efforts were in vain because Kisa was already standing in front of me with her hand already holding mine.
“Awas. I want to go in!”
“Cathy, quick home.”
“Nggak.”
Cathy tries to force her way in while carrying Sweet's cage.
