BLUE MOON'S
SPECIAL PROMO CHAPTERS FOR AUTHORS

I stared at Luke's departure with relief; but when I saw Nathan standing next to me, he had disappeared. Like air. He disappeared without me noticing at all.

            Tired of coming to me, when I heard a voice from my phone.

            Sorry Zea, suddenly I have some business.

            Careful. –Nathan.

          A message from Nathan, taking away a bit of my curiosity from him that suddenly disappeared.

*****

            “Zea.?” Mey's voice surprised me. “What's wrong?”

            I looked at Mey who was sitting next to me. In a slightly rusted iron chair. A garden chair that has lost its paint color. The atmosphere in the quiet campus garden gave me a calm feeling.

            “Ah.. Mey..,” my voice is heard. “Nothing. Just relax.”

            “Ohh.. I thought I was waiting for Aria.” Mey nodded.

            “It was also.” I'm laughing a little.

            Mey was silent, no phone in her grip and the voice of the incoming message was like before. His face also looked pale and sad.

            “Why?” I stared at him who was still silent.

            He just shook his head. Mey seemed to be saying something, but something was blocking her voice. He went back to silence.

            “News only. What was? I didn't even tell anyone about you. Why are you still in doubt?” I looked at him disappointed.

            “Zea, actually..” Mey hesitate. Sentence ceased.

            “Why?” my many.

            “I'm confused where to start. Everything feels like a Zea.” dream Mey's voice suddenly sounded trembling. Tears are stifled in the corner of his eye.

            “Yesterday.., someone came to see me. He was angry at me. Dia..” Mey started sobbing. Her tears

suddenly flowed on his cheeks. “She's Steve's fiancee. I'm Zea.”'s cheating Mey sobbing. Her tears kept flowing. His crying voice occasionally sounded. I hugged him and tried to calm him down. Not knowing what his true words meant.

            I patted her shoulder slowly. One of my shoulders was already wet, exposed to her tears that kept flowing. I just let her, waited for her to be ready and told her everything to me.

            “Zea already.. Thank you.” Mey took off my arms, her eyes looking enlarged. His face was full of dried up tears.

            “Dia comes.” Mey started telling stories. “He met me, and said to let Steve go. They got engaged two months ago. When Steve and I broke up. She is the woman of her parents choice.” Mey's voice sounded hoarse. Sounds like you want to cry again.

            “So? You lied to?” I asked Mey.

            “No. I know it. Steve told me. She's the woman I thought Steve was cheating on. They knew each other before Steve knew me. But he said he didn't like the woman, and preferred me. He didn't tell me because he didn't want to hurt me.” Mey explained.

            I just kept quiet. Staring sadly. My mind blames Mey's decision on staying put and re-electing, even though she knows the truth. But my heart refused to say it. Trying to understand the difficult decisions he has made.

            “I have to what Zea?” mey asked, looking at me.

            “Ask your heart Mey.”

            “I don't want to let go. But... I'm not sure if everything will be okay in the future.” Mey bowed. His face was sad again.

            “Mey..” my voice. Mey looked at me. “I'm sure, every problem will always have a solution. Depends on which angle you choose Mey. I will support you, but I hope the decision you make will not disappoint you for longer. Sometimes, too hasty to make a decision often results in regret. You better think about it first. After that, make a choice that will

make you happier.”

            Mey just kept listening to all my words. There's no fight. His face still looked sad and full of worry. Her tears flowed. Sometimes he wipes with both hands. Removing it, yet still leaving a dry mark on his face.

            “Thanks Zea.” Mey looked at me. There is no smile.

            “Yeah. Just chill. We will always be there for you.” I smiled at him to calm him down.

            “Hemmm..” She nodded her head.

            I saw his face, his tears were dry, but the sadness in his eyes had not disappeared.

*****

            I stared at the black phone I was playing. There was a message coming in, as if moving on its own, my finger immediately opened and typed a reply.

            At home.

            I'm sorry I couldn't help you with your work.

            Its alright.

            Alright. I'm afraid you're angry.

            Just relax.

            How about with him? Not coming anymore?

           There's none. Maybe he's afraid of you. Haha

            I'm not that scary.

            Ever since Nathan met Luke, my relationship with him has been closer. Replying to each other's messages is common. However, it was Nathan who contacted me more often first. I once tried to contact him when he was not in class, but it was not answered at all.

            Nathan's hard to call, only if he starts I can stop him. Voice mail or anything else does not apply to him. He can only reply to a chat, and if he does not reply to it again; then he has disappeared and will be difficult to call back.

*****

            The rain fell with its swiftness, nonstop. It does not allow the sun to say hello. The dry season does not prevent rain from falling. It was almost noon, and I did not get out of bed at all. Drowsy and very lazy to move. The weather is so supportive of me for laziness.

            My phone didn't ring at all. Today there is a lecture schedule, maybe others just like me do not want to go to the campus and relax at home. Every now and then, the voice that I hear every night is heard by me. The sound of rain falling did not completely cover up the sound of that scream.

            The rain began to subside, and the voice was clearly heard. I ran to the balcony to hear the sound. Painful sounds. The voice that usually sounded faint, yet today came the cry of his pain.

            My curiosity didn't stop, I followed the voice and got bushy. Not too far from my house. The road looks wet and muddy. Mud puddles are everywhere. I followed the direction where the voice came from. Enter into a forest full of pine trees and other large trees. A forest from the outside looks hostile.

            “Zea?”

            I'm turning. Nathan was standing behind me. Watching me.

            “Nathan? What are you doing?” I looked at him confused.

            “I should have asked. What are you doing here?” Nathan walked up to me.

            “I..? Ohh yeah, you didn't hear anything?” I'm staring. He just shook his head and pulled me away from the forest.

            “Never be there. Dangerous.”

            “Means?” I looked at him who was walking with me away from the forest.

            “Nothing. Just afraid there are snakes or other wild animals.” He smiled explaining.

            I'm nodding. “So, what are you doing there? Why did you suddenly get there and find me?”

            Nathan looks confused. He was silent for a moment as if thinking of something.

            “I see you, and I'm worried.” Nathan answered.

            “Ohh.” My voice slowly.

            We walked slowly without speaking. Nathan didn't ask anything. The voice had already disappeared, and the sun was also starting to look radiant.

            “Still.” My speech. Nathan drove me home.

            “Ok.” Said brief.

            “Nathan, where are you really staying? Why do we meet often?” I stared at Nathan, who was waiting for me to enter the house.

            “I live near here. About two months ago.”

            “Ohh.” I'm nodding. “Where?”

            “I've lived here long enough, so I know almost the whole.” Convincing.

            Nathan just smiled and nodded, not giving me an answer. She said goodbye and left me standing in front of the fence, staring at her disappearance.