Part Four - 8 Years Later

8 Years Later...

Allisya Mireya Samudra, who is usually called Reya, is now 16 years old. She is living his days as a student at a Senior High School at a well-known private school, a school that has smart students in every academic field and subject. One of them is Reya, the girl always managed to win first place in modeling competitions. She looks like a grown woman if she is stylish and walks the catwalk, but without everyone knowing that is not a desire in her heart. She did all of that because of a man she still loves unluckily.

During that time she always insisted on becoming a mature woman like the type of woman Luis liked, even though that man never forced her to be someone else. But Reya is still living it, to hell with Luis who sometimes protests against his sometimes revealing manner of dress. 

"Reya, tomorrow you will participate in the inter-school modeling competition. And your partner tomorrow is Eric." the female teacher told her students who were still silent thinking about other things.

"Reya?!" that teacher calling again but this time in a rather high tone.

Reya who had been daydreaming, immediately realized. She looked at the teacher apologetically for ignoring him. "Did you hear what I said earlier?" asked the teacher.

Reya shook his head slowly. "Sorry!" she said feeling guilty.

The teacher sighed, for some reason today one of his students who is always active has been always silent since earlier. "You're sick?" that teacher was curious about Reya's slightly pale state.

"I'm fine, don't worry!" Reya replied lazily.

In the end, the teacher gave in and went back to explaining what he said earlier so that Reya wouldn't forget the activities every 3 months. Arriving home from school, Reya walked out of the school accompanied by a woman who was quite close to him.

"If you are sick, it's better if you don't go to school tomorrow, Reya!" said the woman, who was none other than Gladys.

"It's okay, I'm just a little tired. Maybe with enough rest, I'll get back to health," she explained with a smile.

"Then, I'll go home first. See you." Gladys immediately said goodbye to go home. 

Meanwhile, with a slightly pale face, he got into the car with a private driver. "Are you sick again? Then, let's go to the doctor first," said Darin, a private driver for the Samudra family.

Reya shook his head. As much as possible he did not want to appear weak in front of others. "Please take me to Luis's apartment!" said Reya, who immediately got a nod from the old man.

Arriving at Luis's apartment, she immediately got out of the car to rest in his apartment. May the man she loves to be there. "Luis..." Reya pressed the bell weakly as he called out.

Before long, Luis came out in a state of a little messed up. It seems that he just woke up sleep. "Hey Lisya..." Luis said, wondering why Reya was in his apartment now. "Are you sick?" he was surprised when he saw Reya's pale face.

Quickly, the man carried Reya to his apartment. To hell with other people who will gossip about the two of them, the most important thing is that Reya is fine. "Do I need to call a doctor?" Luis said, feeling worried about the current situation, especially since it was his first time caring for someone who was sick.

Reya shook his head slowly, refusing the offer. She was happy when Luis was worried about her. "Don't need!" she then smiled. "You know, now all I need is a warm hug. Because I'm sure it will relieve the pain," she told Luis to do as he said.

Without saying anything, the man took off his shirt, then lay down beside Reya. Now, they are both in the same bed. Luis immediately hugged the woman who needed his hug, although unfortunately, he felt bad when he hugged Reya's body. Reya who was happy with the hug, laughed softly, not caring if other people underestimated him. Because only Luis is always there with him, he doesn't know how long but what is clear is that she feels calm when she is with that man. 

"I am better?" asked Luis quietly while kissing Reya's hair.

Reya was silent, did not answer the question. When Luis saw no hear an answer, he was curious, and it turned out that the girl had fallen asleep in his arms. "I wish you a speedy recovery because I prefer you who are talkative than quiet like this," whispered Luis softly.

Slowly, Luis tried to release their embrace. Since he was a little uncomfortable with his current situation, he was a grown man who of course would have reacted with just a hug. When it was released, Luis went straight to the kitchen to make porridge and warm milk. When finished, Luis was busy watching television while waiting for Reya to wake up from his sleep. Don't forget to occasionally check his cellphone, he smiled when he found a WhatsApp message from someone he missed.

"Luis..." Reya unconsciously muttered in his sleep, she seemed to be restless with himself.

Luis who heard it immediately approached Reya on his bed. He looked at the face that was already covered in sweat, there was a slight feeling of anxiety when he saw it. Who knows what happened, he was curious. Maybe after Reya wakes up he will question all that.

"Please don't leave me," Reya muttered again with his eyes still closed.

Luis was surprised, what's wrong with that kid now? He also doesn't know what to do to calm Reya down. "This is Luis, Reya..." Luis said while awakening Reya, who had been muttering incoherently. "Hey, realize. Help me God!" he feels worried about Reya's condition who is not okay.

"Don't be afraid!" Luis patted Reya lightly on the face so she realized.

"Oh My God!" shouted Reya who immediately woke up, then sat limply in front of Luis.

Slowly Reya adjusted his irregular breathing. She is also confused with himself because usually she never experiences anything bad when she has a fever. "Am I talking nonsense?" Reya looked at Luis curiously, because it would be very embarrassing if she does it.

The situation was silent for a few seconds. Not long after, the man laughed innocently which could make Reya wonder at him. "Answer! Have I been talking nonsense since earlier?" asked Reya forcefully?

Luis nodded. He was going to prank on the girl who had succeeded in making him feel anxious. "You always say, don't leave me... Please! Because I always love you," replied Luis.

Instantly Reya felt embarrassed to hear that. Ah... she was embarrassed, even now to see that face she didn't dare. "I'm sure, you must be lying," she said displeasedly.

Luis is still laughing. He was happy to see Reya's embarrassed expression. "You don't believe it? Fine! I don't force you to believe my words either." said Luis dryly.

Luis stood up to take the pre-made porridge and milk. Then, using both hands, Luis approached Reya, who was still thinking about what he said.

"This, eat. I make it." Luis said, handing him the porridge and milk.

Reya took it with a flat expression. "Thanks!" she replied without looking at Luis's face.

Luis nodded while sitting on a long sofa, letting Reya enjoy his homemade results. He hopes that the food feels good. Secretly Luis smiled when he saw Reya who was embarrassed. 

Meanwhile, after finishing eating, Reya brings used food to the kitchen to be washed. At least he felt he knew himself in someone else's apartment. "I don't believe you can wash dishes, when in fact you can put them down without bothering to wash them," Luis explained with a slight sneer, and Reya smiled wryly.

"I'm quite self-conscious! At least I won't bother you by washing my plat." Reya whispered honestly.

Luis fell silent to hear that. For some reason, Reya doesn't seem enthusiastic about living today, the 16-year-old woman managed to mess up her mind a long time ago. She felt curious about everything.

"I don't know why if I feel you're not fine today. Tell me, do you have a problem?" Luis said emphatically.

Reya chuckled softly. "I do not have any problem. You can see me if I'm always fine every day, or maybe forever!" she said explaining casually, trying to look be fine, especially in front of Luis.

Luis pulled Reya's hand forcefully and returned to bring the woman to his bed. Suddenly Luis is on top of Reya's body, curbing his movements that might avoid the current situation. Meanwhile, Reya widened his eyes. As much as possible she caught his breath because she was nervous.

"You know, I have known you already since childhood. If I'm ever kissed your lips. And I'm sure, that's your first kiss, right?" 

Luis glared at Reya's face, and the woman was really scared now. "I can even repeat the past so that you can open your voice about what's going on. You're not good at lying, Lisya." Luis explained with a grin.

All the girl could do was let out a trembling sigh. Afraid to see Luis's creepy gaze, especially when this is the first time this has happened. As a woman, she must be vigilant. "For God's sake! I'm not hiding anything you think it is." she insisted trying to convince Luis.

"One... Two... And..."

Reya panicked even more, when the man started counting. What should she say now, there was no way he would tell about nonsense. What else did the man know she couldn't lie to. 

"Fine!" shouted Reya resignedly. "What has been a burden on my mind since earlier is... Why do I still love you now, Luis? Even though I already know the truth, you will never reply to all the feelings I have. Because in your eyes, until now I am just a child, right?" she said explaining sadly.

When he hear that fact, he felt a little displeased. For some reason, she just didn't like hearing that statement. Quickly, Luis stood up and left his room to avoid Reya who was smiling happily.

Not long after, Reya took his school bag and walked over to Luis, who was feeling dizzy with reality. "Fuck you, Luis Duttlof!" shouted Reya cursing Luis bravely, after which he walked out of the apartment to go home.