Madaharsa
Chapter 9. First Date.

"Bi, are you daydreaming?" I gasped in shock when Mada suddenly touched the tip of my clothes arm. The man looked at me with a questionable look.

"Ahh, m sorry," I said shyly. Apparently since then I was busy daydreaming for the sake of enjoying the memories of the past that suddenly present teasing. How not, because today is our first date since twelve years ago.

I who still have feelings for Mada suddenly got carried away, when Mada invited me to visit the city park using a public bus. The bus I used to use went to school.

"You okay? Don't you want to take the bus? We can get off at the next stop and I'll get my car" Mada said in a slightly worried tone. Maybe he felt I was not comfortable using public transportation, even though I was used to doing it first.

"No! I was just thinking about the school days. This is the bus we used to take to school, right? However, we never use it again when you decide to take the bike to school." Rather than lying, I chose to answer Mada's question honestly (though not completely).

"Ah, that's right!" Mada gasps. Looks like he just remembered it.

Seeing Mada's reaction, it made me feel a little disappointed. What was I expecting? Those memories had already passed a dozen years and it must have been difficult for Mada to remember them!

Sometimes Mada does remember clearly my habits. But it feels nothing more than that.

I responded to Mada's words with a faint smile, before finally choosing to stare at the street from behind the bus window.

However, a second later Mada suddenly clasped my left hand tightly and said quietly, "I hope you don't mind."

I nodded for a moment before finally nodding my head. Disappointment that had been tucked in this heart suddenly disappeared without a trace.

What's the matter? Why am I such a stupid girl who is easily persuaded by male seduction?

Hey, but, right, this isn't seduction! It is our mutual agreement to re-remember the past. So it is only natural that Mada made physical contact as he does now.

Ahh, you stupid Binar!

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Half an hour later, the two arrived at the park. I gasped a little at the significant change in the city park from the last time I visited many years ago. Mada seems to feel that way too.

"It looks like you haven't been here in a long time?" asked Mada after realizing the change in look on my face.

I grimaced. "Yes, the last time was probably seven to eight years ago. I rarely go out of the house."

Hearing my answer, Mada then looked strangely. Perhaps he was confused as to why the place that was most often and quite close to where I lived had never been visited.

In order to prevent the question that will be thrown from the mouth of Mada, I rushed to invite the man to visit some food stands on the side of the road. Our first date started with a culinary tour.

There are a wide variety of foods sold there, from snacks to heavy meals.

I was happy to walk to every food stand while holding hands with Mada. However, unfortunately I can not eat all types of food that exist and must be smart to choose.

"Why really? As far as I know, you like to eat spicy food?" mada asked as I refused to eat the spicy food she had just bought.

I smiled a little. "I have Gerd, so I can't eat spicy food anymore. It's actually okay if it's just a little, but I chose not to do it at all. Ahh, you don't seem to realize, that I didn't even touch the sauce when we ate after coming home from the studio back then huh?"

Hearing this, Mada pensively for a moment and then exclaimed. "Whatever!" said spontaneous.

I'm laughing a little.

I can only grimace. "There are some, but there's nothing to think about because I can still consume a little."

Mada looked worried before finally agreeing to my words. We also continue this small culinary tour. Although I myself have started to feel exhausted, but with Mada it feels tired this will be easily overcome.

"Bi, you're so pale! You all right?"

I who was sitting leaning on one of the park benches was suddenly shocked, when Mada's hand touched my soft cheek.

I hurried to look at the phone I was carrying.

It's worth it he looks panicked, because my face is now as white as cotton. I completely forgot myself when I was with Mada. I hope, father and mother don't scold me later.

"Ahh, I'm fine, just exhausted." As much as possible I tried to calm Mada who looked agitated. While I myself refrained from feeling nauseous. However, failed. The nausea is getting more and more excruciating.

I also asked Mada for permission to go to the toilet to freshen up.

Arriving at the toilet, I took some medicine I always carried everywhere and drank it without water. After making sure the medicine was swallowed, I stood in the sink staring at my pathetic-looking reflection in the mirror.

This is the reason why at the age of three heads still live dependent on parents.

If I can choose, of course I will choose to live like other normal humans, or at least like my brother —Genta— who can fly freely away from home. However, circumstances forced me not to do all that.

Although initially angry and had not accepted, but over time I was able to make peace with myself. My passion to stay healthy and survive is my main focus right now. I don't care anymore if I have to be locked up in a house like a bird.

A faint smile was again imprinted on my pale face. I can't deny that Mada's presence adds to my strength to survive. All I need to do right now is spend time with him as my supply later.

I was determined to make many memories with him.

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"Are you okay?" Mada rushed up from her seat as soon as I came.

"Yes, I'm fine. I'm sorry to worry you," I said unkindly.

"I'm the one who should apologize for making you tired. I'm really sorry, Bi, ' Mada said softly.

I'm laughing a little. "It's okay Mada. For two days I could not sleep. That's why I'm so tired today."

Mada frowned. "Why could that be?" ask the man curious.

Shyly I replied, "because I'm too busy thinking about today."

Mada fell silent and smiled. He probably didn't think I'd say that honestly.