Down The Mountain

Lunar pushes a man who doesn't give him a chance to breathe. Their faces were red from the after-dinner romance. Arkan was in a hurry as soon as they arrived in the room earlier.

"We'd better get some rest so we can go down the mountain smoothly tomorrow."

"I'm still strong enough to work out tonight."

Lunar smiled faintly. "Better save your energy for tomorrow."

Arkan gave up on holding his wife down, then he lay on his back next to the woman. The blanket was pulled so that it could cover both of their bodies, his mind wandered to the ceiling of the room.

"Lunar, can you tell me which part of me you fell in love with?"

"You always piss me off."

Arkan's expression was sour. "I thought that you would say the advantages that I have, but it's the opposite."

"Can we just not talk about goodbyes or whatever it is that's sad today?"

Arkan noticed a body that had its back turned slowly turning to face him. "You're taking me up a mountain just so you can spend some good times with me?"

Arkan realizes that his cell phone was deliberately turned off. Especially since earlier Lunar had been acting as if he wasn't allowed to contact someone with cell phone. Therefore, he thought that Lunar had purposely planned the picnic so that they would actually spend some time alone together.

"Forgive me."

Not really a problem for Arkan actually. However, this picnic makes feelings of guilt arise. He tied Lunar by marriage. How will Lunar live after they split up?

"Do you want anything other than me? Like a house or something. I'll give it to you."

"I've been thinking about it. The apartment we're in now. I want to drop in there when I miss you later."

"Only that?"

Lunar hugged her husband tightly while closing her eyes. She felt warmth and comfort in that hug. For her, it would be very happy if she could hug Arkan every night.

"I also want to hug you like this when we part."

Arkan put his arm around the woman's shoulder. "Okay. I'll give it to you too." His smile was slightly reluctant as it curved up.

***

That morning they came down from the mountain with Rian and his wife. It seems that the couple is getting along because the attitude that looks very different. It reminded Arkan of what happened yesterday in the bathroom. An uncomfortable situation when a man showers with other men. However, he was also pleased with the results.

They parted ways after successfully descending from the mountain. Meanwhile, Arkan and Lunar approached their parked car. Luggage is placed in the trunk of the car. They occupy the bench position that is in front.

Lunar handed over the cell phone that she had turned off, then said, "Thank you for cherishing our picnic time. You can use your phone again."

Arkan pushed the phone away. "We're not even at the apartment yet. Our picnic is still going on. Give it to me later."

After that, the car accelerated at moderate speed. Arkan put some music to make them more relaxed. During the trip they talked about many things. Even things that don't matter.

They arrived at the apartment at noon. Traveling far makes them miss their apartment. Lunar immediately lay down on the bed while Arkan cleaned himself in the bathroom.

Lunar was disturbed by the ringing of a cell phone. She saw who was calling and immediately flinched. There appears the name Raya. In the end, she decided to still give the cellphone to Arkan.

Arkan was busy washing himself under the shower. Hearing screams from outside made him open his eyes. He couldn't hear what Lunar was saying clearly at all, because the sound of water in the closed room was more domineering.

Arkan opened the door without closing himself first. Lunar was seen holding his cell phone. He grabbed cell phone and received a call from Raya.

"H—hello?"

"Arkan, where are you now? I'm having trouble reaching you."

"I was in the bathroom."

"That long? What were you doing in the bathroom exactly? Were you locked?"

Eyes turned to Lunar who was still standing in front of the door, then he closed the door so that the woman would no longer look at him. However, his wish was contradicted because Lunar held the door open.

Arkan put away his cell phone, then said in a low voice and bulging eyes. "What are you doing? Quickly, get out of the way!"

Lunar didn't hear the request and she instead went inside the bathroom. She sneered at Arkan who was struggling to overcome the situation. Actually, she was purposely teasing Arkan.

"Hello? Arkan?"

Arkan put the phone back to his ear. "I'm sorry, Raya."

"What are you apologizing for? I ask you, were you locked up in the bathroom very long? I don't think the network there is bad, but I can't get in touch...”

Arkan's attention was immediately diverted to the woman who was undressing in front of him. He immediately covered the body quickly, but it seemed difficult because he had a cell phone in hand. So, he clasped the phone between his shoulder and ear, only then could he put his Lunar suit back on.

"Arkan? Are you all right there?"

"N—no. I wasn't locked in the bathroom. Just wanted to cool off."

The atmosphere turned silent with Raya who no longer spoke. Arkan was able to focus on putting Lunar's clothes on, but not long after a voice from across there was heard along with Lunar kissing her lips suddenly. He was so surprised that he subconsciously dropped the phone.

"Lunaaaaaar!" He shouted very annoyed.

"I'm sorry, Arkan. I didn't do it on purpose." Lunar said in a low voice, but in truth she was the one who deliberately made the situation worse.

Arkan immediately grabbed the cellphone on the floor and hoped that nothing was broken. His wish was granted because the cellphone was still safe. Only a few scuffed parts. The bad news, the phone call is still connected.

Did Raya hear Lunar's voice earlier? If so, who will not misunderstand about it? He disappeared and was in the bathroom with Lunar.

Arkan was unable to continue the conversation. He disconnects the phone call. Now, he stared at the woman who got him in big trouble.

"Why did you come into the bathroom and disturb me? Can't you see that I'm talking to Raya? What do you really want?"

"I-I just wanted to take a bath with you."

"Then you can wait for me without disturbing me who is on the phone. Now, Raya...."

Arkan clenched his fists tightly. He took the hanging towel, then put it carelessly. He rushed out of the bathroom and put on clothes. After that, without wanting to linger anymore he came out of the apartment. The confusing situation had to be explained to Raya.

Beside that, Lunar sat languidly on the edge of the bath. The water that fell from the shower fell bouncy to the clothes. There were so many of them that it didn't take long to see her clothes wet.

By this time Lunar's tears were flowing profusely. Imagining how panicked Arkan would be over his lover made her feel like a bully. Yes. She's been annoying ever since she first came into Arkan's life.