The wind breaks through the trees freely, slowly. Concusses their twigs and branches (all around) in the sunny day.

Although sun shines so bright, right on the head. It doesn't stop a girl who stands under a tree to do her activity, blowed by the wind.

Her hand gesture and touches a painted brush on the canvas gracefully, continuously. Her eyes focuses on middle of her painting, then she perfects it.

As if the world is hers. She enjoys the beauty of the surrounding environment and she is the one who is willing to capture the beauty of colorful strokes.

"Ai!" Someone calls her from behind.

"Ai!" He calls again.

"Hmmmm...." Ai makes sound of clearing throat as a respond. She still focuses on her painting.

The boy takes a seat beside a girl who wears white overall.

"There you go. You haven't eaten something since this morning," said the boy. He puts a tray with a glass of mango juice and some snacks on the table. Oil paints, palette, paint brushes, and painting tools mess on the table.

"Thanks, Dan," she said. Then, she takes the jus and drink it.

"Hhmmm." The boy watches her painting closely.

"Wow, you got a beautiful paint. It's rare!" He is suprised with her painting, but then his voice intonation changes, as a joking voice.

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"Awwwwssshhh..." Ailen, beautiful girl with back length black hair, hits her brother forehead with top of pencil.

The boy giggles. "I'm joking. Your painting is beautiful. Sure, it is. What about open comission? You can make money," he suggested. The boy grabs some snacks in the tray.

Aileen sighs. "I can't draw what people want. You know, I like cause it's my hobby. I will draw based what's on my mind," she explained. Aidan-- he nods his head.

"Mmm, then you can sell some paintings which in the storehouse.

"Aidan!"

Aidan grins. "Sorry, sorry. I'm just joking."

Aileen grabs some snacks in front of her. "By the way, let's go hangout!" He asked.

Aileen shakes her head. "Nope, I'm not letting you to tease me again." Aileen shows up her sullen face.

"No, no, I won't. I'm sorry of it. Please...."

"Nope, if you wanna ask me to go to the mall," Aileen said litlessly.

"Exactly not, what about central park?"
Aileen looks at her brother. "

"Nope, nope and nope! Surely not!" She emphasized.

"Why? I wish you said yes. I want you to meet my girlfriend," he said honestly.

Aileen frowns. "You have a girlfriend?"
Aidan smiles. "Absolutely. I am a cool man, you know! Many girls wanna be my girl. Hahaha..." Aidan laughs proudly.

"Ouch!" Aileen sneered.

"Don't you wanna have a boyfriend? You're pretty, you know!" Aidan suddenly changes the subject.

"You think find a good one as if we looked for a stone? It can't be easy. Never!" Aileen responded. She continues to paint.

"After all, I never thought about it," she continued.

"What if there is a boy likes you? What will you do?" Aidan asked.

Ai shows up her smile. "Is there? I think all boys are same."

Aidan frowns. Surprised. "Eh? Sorry? But it isn't true!"

Aileen look at her brother. "No boys want a girl like me, I'm just an abnormal girl---"

"Why do you said that? You're really special, you know!" Aidan interrupting.
Aileen lets out a heavy sigh as she smiled thinly to Aidan. "Hmm, I know. just you understand me." Aileen wipes Aidan's hair.

"Of course!!" He said proudly.

***

Aileen goes down the stairs slowly. She puts on pajamas with cute cacti motifs.
A middle-aged woman is preparing food at the dining table with help of a household assistant. "Ai! Come here!" She called.

"Yes, Mom!" She said. She rushes over.

"Mama and Mud cook the gravy, special for you. You've wanted it since last Sunday," Aileen's mother said.

"Seriously?" Aileen looks so happy. She takes a seat immediately, so does her mother.

"Where's Aidan?" asked her mother.

"I'm here, Mom!" The tall guy answered. He has just finished correcting his hairstyle after bathing.

"It looks so delicious!" Aidan takes a look at meal on the table.

"Of course. Sit down and have your meal, Dan." Then, Aidan takes a seat.
"Excuse me, Madam. Let me bring you the fruit soup," said the assistant.

"Yes, please."

Aidan takes rice and spoons side dishes and some vegetables.

"Hm ... it tastes so yummy, Ai. It's more delicious when you eat it in the rain like this," said Aidan after tasting once. Aidan continues to eat.

"Yeah. Thanks Mom for the meal," said Aileen.

"With pleasure, honey!"

The three of them enjoy their dinner. Mud, the household assistant brings a big bowl of fruit soup for them.

"How's your school, Dan?" asked Arlita--- his mother.

"Fine. As usual. Two weeks to go, I have my final semester assessment," answered Aidan. He drinks a glass of mineral water.

"You should study hard, Honey! You must give your best!" advised Arlita.

"Yes, Mom. I know," replied Aidan. Aileen enjoys her chocolate cake with a fork, slowly.

"Then, you have to give some break to your relationship," Aileen giggled.

Arlita looks at Aidan in surprise.

"You date a girl???"

"Yes, he does," answered Aileen immediately. She giggles because she succeeded to tease her younger brother.

"Why don't you answer my question, Dan? Do you really have a girlfriend?" asked Arlita to make it sure. Aidan smiles, bashful.

"Ehhmm, yeah, it's true. I have a girlfriend. But, please don't get angry to me, Mom. I will study hard to get good scores." said Aidan. He guarantees his mother.

Arlita drinks a glass of water, then looks back at her boy.

"Promise? If you fail your test, I'll tell Dad so you don't become a cadet. Mark my words," threatened Arlita seriously but still sounds understanding.

"Yes, Mom. I promise. My girlfriend is my supporter. And I won't forget to study," explained Aidan with showing up his smile.

"Okay. Let's continue our meal."

"I'm full, Mom." Aidan grabs some grabs in the bowl container.

"Mom, whe does father go home?" asked Aileen.

"Next month, Honey. Your father still have to do much work. You know, there's been a lot of disasters lately. Many people need his help," answered Arlita. Her husband works as a volunteer.

"Dan, the motorbike which was bought by Dad use it as well as possible. Take it care. "said Arlita. Aidan nods his head while continuing to chew some grapes in the container.

Arlita turns to Aileen who is still enjoying her cake.

"Ai. Tomorrow is Friday. Let's go shopping. Accompany me," said Arlita to her daughter.

"Ha? Me? Mom asked me? But, Mom is used to going with Mud," replied Aileen.

"Mom wanna make reunion party," said Arlita.

"Which friends, Mom?" asked Aileen curiously.

"My college's friends and some high school's friends," responded Arlita seriously.

"Mmm... Mom, better if you ask Aidan than me," offered Aileen.

Aidan hears the conversation clearly, then frowns his forehead. He is surprised.

"What!? Nope, I won't. I am a guy. Cool guy never does shopping." said Aidan.
Aileen rolls her eyeballs. "Mom, you know, I don't like crowd. Few days ago, Aidan brings me to the mall then makes me shame." explained Aileen honestly. She looks so peevish.

"That's because Aidan teased you. Never do that again to your lovely sister, Honey!" warned Arlita.

"I'm sorry."

Arlita looks back at Aileen, try to persuade her daughter once more.

"Honey, please..... Say yes? Accompany me."

"We can shopping with Mud, buy vegetables for kitchen. We help her, she knows better what to cook," Arlita continued.

"Well, when does the party hold, Mom?" asked Aileen.

"Saturday afternoon. Then? You wanna say yes?" said Arlita. She smiles while waiting Aileen's answer.

"You will join, won't you? Honey?"
Aileen sighs heavily.

"Okay, I'll accompany you, Mom."

"Thanks my dear, love you," Arlita smiles, she succeeded to persuade her daughter.

***

"Kenneth!" A pretty woman calls him. She wears pajamas. She has just come out from a bedroom. She comes closer to Kenneth who is in the living room. He plays video game.

"Hm?" Kenneth said as a respond.
The woman, who sits beside Kenneth is his aunt. "Saturday tomorrow, is there any class in your campus?" she asked.

"Hmm, why?" Kenneth still focus on his game.

"Is there any photoshoot schedule?" the woman asked once more. Kenneth takes earphone off this time. He turns to look his aunt.

"The photoshoot is next week," Kenneth replied. He pauses the game for a moment.

The woman nods her head.
"Ohh, can you accompany me?"

"Where're we going?" Kenneth stands up from his place then drinks a bottle of mineral water which on the table."

"I have reunion party with my friends. Please, accompany me?" persuaded the woman.

Kenneth sighs heavily. "Why me, Aunty?"

"You're my only one. Please Ken... Help Aunty," said his aunt. She stares at Kenneth who sits on the couch.

"If you don't say yes, you're gonna regret this. I won't give you money for touring. No more!" threateaned her.

Kenneth looks surprised. "Wait, wait, wait. I'll go touring this weekend. Constantly, I need money for this event, Aunty," Kenneth begged.

"Then, you must accompany me," said his aunt.

"Hufffttt.... Okay, okay . I will, Aunty. How long does this party hold?

"Around 2 hours."

"Huufft, Okay Aunty." replied Kenneth briefly.

"Well, has your Dad called you?" asked his aunt.

Kenneth shakes his head. "Nope, Aunty."

"Hasn't he? Why?" asked his aunt.
Kenneth shrugs. He doesn't care whether his father calls or not.

"I don't care," said Kenneth shortly.

"Ken! It isn't the way to behave. You must respect your Dad." The woman rebukes him.

"Yeah, I know. I just... It's not interesting topic to talk," clarified Kenneth.

"Hmm, okay, let's talk about other topic. How's your college? Is it fine?" asked his aunt. She looks at his nephew who casually leans his back on the large couch.

"Yeah, it's fine," he said.

"By the way, what about your photoshoot salary?"

"I save it in my bank account, Aunty. Why?"

"Good, just save it. Don't let yourself as their bank account. You know, I know how girls are right now. They're so materialistic." The woman deliberately teases Kenneth.

Kenneth frowns.

"Don't tell me they often ask you to go shopping , huh?" she guessed.

Kenneth sneers. "Nope, never."

"Seriously?"

"Yes, Aunty."

"I don't trust you. How could a cool guy like you doesn't have a girlfriend. Or maybe... " The woman said curiously. As if intimidating.

Kenneth already knows what his aunt mean, "Aunty, I like a girl. I know many girls. Most of them live in luxurious. If I date them, they can spend my monthly salary just one day. I haven't find a good one, Aunty." Kenneth explained.

The woman breaths in sigh then smiles. "Find a girl who accepts you the way you are. A girl who always stands by your side even though when you are up or down. But never makes her sad. Build both your happines." explained his aunt.

"Yes, Aunty," Kenneth replied briefly.

"Well, tell me about your ideal girl!" asked his aunt.

Kenneth shrugs his shoulders.

"I dunno. By the way, I gotta go right now. I'm gonna hangout with my friends. See you, Aunty." Kenneth gets up from his seat. He looks at his watch which circling on his right wrist.
Kenneth nods his head. "Ken, don't drink too much," warned his aunt.

"Hm... Bye Aunty!" Kenneth puts on his jacket.

A twenty-year old guy leaves the house.

***

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