The Poison: Stories Of The Number 27
We're Friends Now?

This afternoon, Xennora was waiting at a bus stop near the law firm where Bhiyan worked because the man promised to treat her and her two cousins for Bhiyan's first salary as a licensed attorney. Regarding Cathleen who suddenly shouted while in the classroom earlier, Xennora was sure not to consider the girl a friend after this. Embarrassing, it felt like moving to another seat that was far away from Cathleen.

Across the street, Julian, who had just walked out of the jewelry store and was preparing to cross, was suddenly stunned to learn of a brunette-haired girl sitting at a bus stop across the street. At the red light, Julian Spontan ran until he hit several people walking in opposite directions.

Aa’ Bhiyan's

|Aa has come out, where are you?

^^^^ You^^

^^^State, A. I'm going there now, it's me at the opposite stop|^^^

Right after Xennora stood up to see Bhiyan coming out of her Law Firm, someone pulled and hugged Xennora which made the girl surprised. Aska who saw it from a distance was surprised. Xennora does not have a boyfriend. ‘Maybe just made.’ His thinking.

“Xennora... I've been looking for you everywhere.” Isak Julian who still hugs Xennora. It turned out that what he heard and saw earlier was not just a hallucination or coincidence. This is really Xennora…

Five seconds later, Xennora regained consciousness and forcibly removed Julian's embrace and slapped him. Julian was shocked and took a step back. It's too soon, what's wrong? This girl in front of him was indeed Xennora, Julian couldn't possibly be hallucinating at this moment.

“Who are you? Hugging people carelessly.Denger yes brother, mas, or whatever it is. I'm a Student at the Faculty of Law, and I'm not reluctant to sue my sister for harassment.” Tukas the girl made Julian even more surprised.

“This is me, Ra... Your upperclassman.. Julian Matteo Kayden...”.

“Julian? I don't have a big brother named Julian Matteo Kayden. Don't tell me, my only cat whose name is Julian is Julian Bhiyantara. Oh... This brother who went to class this morning huh? Who is Cathleen?”

Julian didn't answer Xennora's questions because Julian honestly still didn't understand any of this. “Ra, not funny..” Julian said as he chuckled.

“Who also jokes...”

“Sen, who? Your girlfriend?” Bhiyan asked who was now standing beside Xennora. “But wait a moment.. You are his son Mr Azkari Kayden right?” Tanya Bhiyan loading Xennora looked at him as if asking ‘Who?’.

“Company owner KayChief Group…. When you don't know?” Bhiyan replied aware of the expression Xennora gave. Bhiyan's answer certainly made the girl turn away in surprise.

“Oh yes?! This means it's even more strange. Where might I have a big brother class gini famous person. Yes, yuk A. Let's go, say yes brother. Lessin hallucinations..” Pamit Xennora while dragging Bhiyan to go from there.

Apparently nothing has changed.The girl's words are still as painful as ever…

...***...

“She's your boyfriend?” Bhiyan asked when they were home and prepared to eat a bowl of meatballs accompanied by Silvana and Rakha who happened to have both finished their courses. Xennora shook her head and then fed a spoonful of meatballs that were very suitable to eat during cold weather like this.

“Who is he?” Silvana did not understand.

“So meet my twin.” Bhiyan replied, but Silvana already knew who the person was.

“Julian Kayden?” Yep, the similarity of the first name continues to make Bhiyan ngaku-ku if he is the twin of the eldest son of the Kayden family. Silvana got tired of hearing it.

“Heem. His girlfriend Xennora Loh Van.

“Not yet, ngaco.” Xennora's annoyance made Bhiyan chuckle.

“By the way Sen.. Case division should be announced right?” Ask Bhiyan.

“Iya, I got a case of 27/2/19..” Xennora replied making Bhiyan stunned.

“Oh, yesterday-yesterday's suicide case?” Theo's question made Xennora nod her head limp.

“Why lemes? Should be proud dapet dapet easy case. Just make an investigation TKP doang.” Silvana.

“Gak is as simple as that Van.. I don't think it's an ordinary case of suicide..” Reply Bhiyan made Xennora look at him in agreement.

...***...

Vinca went back to her apartment. It's always been like this. In this world, he doesn't have anyone. Everyone who comes, they will go later. In the end, Vinca will be alone again. Especially after his mother left four years ago. Yes, right after Vinca's accusation against Xennora. It seems like this is the name of instant karma, after the funeral in the afternoon, Vinca was invited to live with her grandmother and brother. He doesn't have a father. From birth he had no father, who literally took care of him and looked after him. There's no figure of it.

Vinca lived a few months with her grandmother and brother, but she still knows herself. Finally after he graduated at one of the High Schools in Bandung, he also sought a job. One of them is a baby sitter or babysitter of children whose ages range from two to six years. With his own hard-earned money, Vinca looks for boarding close to the campus. Coincidentally, his uncle will move to Sumatra due to work affairs. He left his apartment to Vinca and arguably Vinca became the temporary owner of the apartment somehow until when.

The presence of children in their home is very pleasant. Makes the atmosphere of the house crowded and feels warm. But still, in the end Vinca will be alone. If that happens, Vinca will be alone. He would lock himself in the room, without worrying that someone would interrupt him to order this. Being alone isn't that bad until you realize you need someone to listen to your story. Someone who can give you words of encouragement, someone who willingly shares their story, someone who can be a place of sighing, and someone who can hug you for no reason…

When you become aware of it, you will also know how bad it is to be alone. How lonely space and time, how tired the mind, how weary the tears that urge to come out.

One person... At least present one person who can hear the story.. Vinca only asked one person, does the request sound greedy?

“Haii, sorry I bother malem-malem, but. Teh Silvana want to give this, he said he cooked mostly, but do not need to believe. He's just a prestige to share with a neighbor.” Someone said across the door.

“Xennora?”

“Sorry, I interrupted ya?”

“Eh, No, let's go in first.” Bring Vinca. According to Xennora, the girl was sitting on the sofa while Vinca was pouring various kinds of food given by Silvana into her bowl. So that the bowls belonging to Silvana can be washed immediately and then returned to the owner.

All right, let's get one thing straight here. All the charges Vinca gave Xennora were solely because she was ruled by the madman Reydevan. The man threatened on the phone right after Vinca boarded a taxi the night Julian was just done with his surgery. The madman threatens to kill the only person Vinca loves, her mother. That was why Vinca was willing to ruin the friendship relationship between him and Xennora, even between him and the others. Nazril, Antha, Brother Herina, Brother Edwin, Vina, Sister Julian, Sofia, Brother or Bang Ervin, Bang Leo, and. It destroyed everything.

But it turned out that still, her mother ended up dying at the hands of their side. His beloved mother, the only person Vinca had. Vinca was angry, he did not want all the criminals to be left alive. Where's the performance of the police who said they were going to arrest them? Where is law and justice? Where does a promise mean?

Vinca eventually dedicated himself to learning all about the law. He promised that one day he would give the most severe punishment to the criminals. Not a death sentence, ah. it does not feel exciting if you only see them die in a few seconds. Vinca. If possible, allow Vinca to pass on them the most sadistic torture sentences in the world.

“Hey... Wash dishes while daydreaming.” The chuckle of someone to Vinca's right made her slightly perched in shock.

“A Bhiyan says don't wash dishes while daydreaming, later his eyes are red.” Chirp Xennora while helping to dry the washed container using a clean cloth.

Vinca chuckled softly. “Kok can make red eyes?”

Xennora shrugged her shoulders not knowing. “Do not know, basically A Bhiyan weird. Maybe afraid of the soap splashed into the eyes time ya?” Guess Xennora made Vinca laugh softly. To be honest, he was still awkward when faced with Xennora.

When he first met Xennora on campus, he was very surprised especially when he found out that the girl was his older sister. They are of the same age. Vinca also apologized at the time, for his unwarranted accusations against Xennora, precisely during a break on the first day of ospek. Surprisingly, his apology even made Xennora chuckle. Vinca was worried that the girl would go all out. Moreover, the position of Xennora is her level brother, it is not uncommon for there to be many level brothers who act arbitrarily towards new students. And Vinca was afraid that it would happen in her college life.

It can be noted, Xennora's answer turned out to make Vinca astonished because it was very far from expectations. ‘Aaan? New acquaintance already apologized?’ He replied with a chuckle, his friends are also now Vinca know as Kak Raditya and also Kak Yuna. In the past, Vinca did call Xennora ‘kak’ as well. But then the girl pulled over and said they were the same age, so just relax. Yes, of course Vinca knows that…

What makes Vinca wonder, how big a change in himself to make Xennora pangling? And the surprising fact he got again in that year. Xennora lost her memory.. Vinca had seen in Insta Leo post, the man posted a photo of Xennora with the caption ‘Can u come back home? Don’t disappear, I’m sorry.’ it was about a week less after the division of the 12th grade diploma. And of course Vinca didn't know what was going on.

He obviously wanted to tell everyone who knew Xennora that the girl was fine, you had to come here, she was with me, she missed you so much, she missed her home.

But I don't know, it feels like sending a message to Leo has made his guts shrivel. Ah... How is his best friend? What majors he took. Vinca misses Eireen a lot. Hugely. This sounds silly but Vinca misses how terrible Eireen's voice is when singing hahaha. He must be trying to achieve his dream.

‘Udah stop, Ca... Eireen must have hated lo. Don't nag, kasian—’

“You're not lonely living alone here?” Xennora asked when their work was done. Even Vinca didn't realize that.

“No... I'm used to it.”

“Long.” Xennora's reply made Vinca look at him meaningfully. Now, Xennora looked back at Vinca sharply making the girl a little frightened. In less than a second, Xennora changed her expression so she smiled broadly. “If you're lonely or need a story, tell me. After all to his apartment A Bhiyan did not make ngosan ngosan kayak abis marathon.” Gurau Xennora as he arranged Silvana's bowls.

“Udah yes, I go home first. Malem, don't need to be in the front row. Inget, if you need a temen, find me! I'll come.” Xennora shouted and before long, there was the sound of the door closing. Vinca was still staring in front of the sink, the sentence Xennora spoke was still the same, the girl did not change. Only her personality turned cheerful and a little more extroverted.

If you need a friend, then just call me. I’ll be there…