15 years has passed on...
Jack sat quietly on his rattan made chair. He closed his eyes but he still can hear the noise made by the construction workers at the construction site not far from their oldies apartment. Sometimes, he would considered it as a song, many rhythms will lessen his boredom. It's been 5 years since he quit the factory work and Hofman just quit the work a year ago after Hiver got his job as a supervisor in the same factory. What about Dete? He never told him what was his job, but he heard from Hiver that Dete still searching for a suitable job since he graduated a year ago. Hiver also told him that Dete work as a waiter in fast food restaurant while waiting for the interview result, apparently nothing seemed to be positive from the result.
Then, Jack remembered his old time, with Hofman. If the killing never happened, he would be a bit rich and afford to help Dete. But...ah, let bygone be bygone! He, himself has forgotten few of his famous magic tricks due to the lost of his magic box. Whoever rent his old house and found the magic box, would be lucky enough if he/she practicing the tricks. Heavens know that they could become a magician? Suddenly. he remembered his old time at the magic school. Lots of people across the world came to learn magic there, including he and Hofman. Then, they meet a friend, but that friend was not fond of the magic stuff as he more to business management but it was his father wish to see his son became a magician after he, himself failed to do that. that friend told him and Hofman that sooner, he would run away from the school and learn how to be a great businessman. Finally, that friend kept his words...he ran away a month after studying and they never met him until 13 years later, that friend became a successful businessman and one of the richest people at Mundas.
Jack sighing, when he was about to get up from the chair, he saw the glimpse of Hofman and Hiver. Just return from their shopping, as this was Hiver's first salary. He also remembered that dete always put half of his salary in Jack's coffee table, maybe he never told him what type of his job but he never missed giving his dad half of the money. Jack smiling. Then, Hofman and Hiver appeared at the front door, carrying lots of shopping bags and with grinned, Hiver gave all of that to Jack.
"that's many. are you sure, Hiv? i think only you and your dad deserve to enjoy your first salary.not me." jack went to the kitchen, took out the orange juice stored in his refrigerator while Hiver followed him, took out 3 glasses.
"why? you're part of my family, no..no..we're all family. Dete, i've always consider as my brother, and you my father. why not? i'll always share anything that i got with both of you. and my salary, is for all." Hiver took the orange juice from Jack and poured it into the glasses. Hofman heard the conversation and agreed.
'it's been 15 years and dont tell me, jack..you still shy with us?"
jack was laughing and he shook his head. After that, the three of them walked to the corner of balcony and enjoyed their juice there.
"hey, have you see Dete this morning?" Hiver shook his head.
Dete stepped out from the fast food restaurant and fixed his jacket before arresting a cab. He looked at his wristwatch and got into the cab. On his way home, Dete was calculating his earn that day and he didnt satisfied enough with that earn. He still waiting for the call of any good company and offering him a job that he longing for. Nothing seemed to be right after all, Hiver has already got the job, and he still working as a waiter? Actually, dete really-really want to made his dad felt proud to him even once. He knew, he has hurt his dad so many times with his harsh words but believe him, he didnt have that intention. maybe he was stressed put because whenever he looked at the magic box, he remembered everything about Mundas and he remembered the killing. Fortunately, Hiver was always on his side and never felt blase by his tensed condition and like to give him so many moral support that he never found in himself. Dete smiled, how luck he was having such a nice brother. Whenever he needs money, Hiver was there to lend it whether he asked it or not.
And Hiver always told Dete to be nice with his dad, because the only main reason why Jack brought all of them to Papricorn was to protect Dete from being stressed out by the rumors. He wanted Dete to become calm and concentrate to his study, beside Jack was not guilty at all. The killing was set-up by someone who might envy with him or just to make him as the guilty while the real criminal can get away easily. Dete kept the money in his pocket and the cab stopped in front of the apartment yard. He gave some money and went out from the cab.
When he was entering the house, 3 of them were having dinner. Al the eyes were on him. Dete closed the door and put his jacket to a hanger. Hofman grinned:
"what taking you so long? let's have dinner together. today, Hiver got his first salary and he bought all of this."
Dete smiled to Hiver and gave 'i'm happy for you' look,
"congrats! but, I'm tired... tomorrow i'll celebrate it with you, Hiv."
he left to the upstairs. Hofman was looking at Jack and Jack nodded. He understand, Dete was not tried to avoid him, he really-really tired and need some rest.
It was Sunday and everybody really felt that the day have a sun that shone really bright. Not really, but almost...Dete decided to take Hiver out to celebrate Hiver's first salary and the first place was the Plaza. Their favorite place of all time, long ago,when they still a student this was the best place for them to study the homework and assignment. Now, they still hang out there, recalls all the memories of all. Now, Dete has brought some food to eat and Hiver, some literal book to read (obviously only him would read it, not Dete).
"are you really busy,Hiv?" Hiver was a bit surprised when Dete asking him because he was really concentrating on his book. He nodded.
"i know why you ask me that,bro. Because it's been 3 weeks i didnt join you practicing the magic tricks you found on your dad's box."
Dete raised his shoulders and seemed he was a bit sad because Hiver almost looked to deserted the magic tricks that they had learn and practicing for years.
"maybe because you have a fix job now, you think that was useless. A rubbish." Hiver shook his head.
"no, bro! i still like it. i still remember all of them, but you gotta understand that now i have night shift. i cannot go with you,"
Dete smiled, he understood and gave hiver his book back. Hiver took the book but heavily. He knew that Dete was unhappy with the situation but what he could do? His boss has already promised a promotion if he work harder after the first salary. He became the favorite supervisor of all. He need to give his full commitment only to his current job, not the magic stuff. but, still...
"ok, bro..ok! let's practice tonight, every weekend night?" Hiver made a suggestion. Dete dull face suddenly changed delighted.
"OK!" they laughed.
that night, at 12 sharp, Dete and Hiver sneaked out from their bedroom and went to the store room. Dete closed the door tenderly and walked towards the table, Hiver turned on the bulb. Dete took out the magic box from an unused cabinet and slowly he put that on the table. He opened it and took a hat, one for him and one for Hiver (the hat used to be on Hofman and Jack's head), Dete took a wand for him and he gave a white handkerchief to Hiver. They all were prepared. Dete took a book, contained all magic tricks, most of them were synonyms with Jack.
"let's do the harder one tonight," Dete said and he closed his eyes.
Hiver nodded and he also closing his eyes, his heart suddenly beat faster and he opened his eyes for a while, he saw Dete now...unconciuos and shivering beside him. Hiver tried to concentrate as soon as possible.
Dete deliberately lifted his wand and he muttered his magic spell towards the wand, while Hiver kept focusing and he also whispering the same spell with Dete. The wand changing its color from black to purple, striking. A sparkle gas came out from the wand and Dete opened his eyes. He started to pointed the wand towards the chair in front of Hiver and the chair slowly moved and lifted to the air. Hiver opened his eyes and he blew his white handkerchief, slowly he threw the handkerchief to the floor and it turned to be a white dove, flew above them. The chair still floated on the air and Dete's eyes were on it. Hiver caught the dove and he blew it again to turn the dove as the white handkerchief.
Dete gently pointed the wand downwards and the chair followed the wand direction. He whispered the spell towards the wand and the wand changed the color back to black. Hiver fold his handkerchief and put it back in the magic box. He smiled.
"i need to improve more, Hiv." Dete sat on the chair that he just put his spell. Hiver also sat on the floor, releasing his tiredness. He out of his breath.
"i am so tired with this focusing stuff. My mind will go mad sooner..." Hiver took a blank unuseful paper and waved it all over his head and chest.
"but i still think that my skill are improving, i can do the harder one...i can be an expert...maybe we can make a living out of this."
Hiver shook his head, reluctant to accept dete's view. He thought that Dete was out of his mind, this magic things was a stuff that he had forgotten long time ago when his father left Mundas and quit magic. Hiver used to think that he would be a magician just like his father, but he quit now. it's impossible, but Dete still believe all that, even though he still can find another job.
That night, both of them were fell asleep at the store room due to their extra tired as they were trying the harder tricks that demanding their focus and energy to combine. Out of that, Dete wanted to spend time with Hiver. Since Hiver was working, they rarely met, rarely talked, and hang out. So, maybe this is the time for him....
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