04

Since it is the rainy season now, the roads are foggy and slippery. so Ziko had to be more careful and not be able to drive his car at high speed.

"The air here is really cold, isn't it?" Alexa tightened her leather jacket, and Stevani did the same.

"Yes, that's understandable. Considering that we have now entered the peak and mountainous area." Ziko replied with a happy smile, remembering that he couldn't wait to get to what people said was the most beautiful place. but he himself didn't know for sure the truth.

"We still have a long way to go." Stevani couldn't hide her curiosity and doubts. Moreover, the road they were on was very quiet, almost uninhabited, like a residential village.

"Not bad, besides now the air is clear of fog again. Look around you. The air is really beautiful and clean with amazing natural views." Alexa interrupted.

"It seems that music with a romantic feel is very suitable to accompany our long journey."

Ziko immediately played music, humming softly along to the lyrics of the song. but not Stevani's mood. from the start he was really uncomfortable. he was just silent, lost in reverie.

Throughout the trip, Ziko and Alexa always talked about the culture and customs of the local people which they only heard from person to person.

"I'm tired too, how about we rest at that place." Ziko pointed to a small hut under a shady tree.

"That's fine, it seems like a good place for us to just relieve our tiredness." replied Alexa, who wanted to take a selfie in this cool place.

Ziko immediately turned his car and stopped near the hills, surrounded by very beautiful tea plantations. The three of them got out, Ziko sat in front of the car. while enjoying the cool air that blows but feels very cold touching the skin.

Alexa immediately took out her cellphone, she wanted to capture the beautiful moments of their holiday together, and asked Stevani to take a selfie with her.

"Come on, Steve, let's take a selfie first."

The three of them ended up taking photos in various styles, laughing freely on the lips of the three friends, while gazing at the beauty of nature which made them never get bored.

Alexa immediately posted their beautiful photos to her social media account.

"I'm sure friends who refuse to go on holiday to this place will definitely be jealous and regret it."

Not too long ago, Alexa's uploaded photo was immediately flooded with likes and comments from friends, those who happened to prefer to vacation elsewhere.

"Ziko, you're still tired, okay? Let's take turns driving the car," offered Alexa.

"Okay, I'm going to lie down for now."

"Why are you sleeping, it's a shame you just pass by a beautiful place like this." Alexa looked at Ziko sullenly.

"Okay, I promise I won't sleep and accompany you to the villa we have rented."

"Well, that's it."

Alexa smiled, starting to continue their journey. Ziko yawned several times remembering their shady place and the gust of wind made him feel really sleepy. Ziko lay his head on the back of the chair, until he fell asleep without realizing it.

"He's already late, he said he promised not to sleep." Stevani teased, glancing at Ziko.

"Yes, Ziko. I've been calling him and he hasn't woken up yet, he's still sleeping, kid."

Stevani remembered her ride Devan again, she still couldn't believe that their relationship would end so quickly. While he was engrossed in his daydreams, Stevani suddenly saw a black shadow following their car from behind. This reflex made this girl surprised.

"Oh my God."

"What's wrong Stev, you look so shocked." Alexa asked while remaining focused on driving.

"It's okay, dad." Stevani answered after confirming her vision, the shadow was no longer visible. but not their cars.

"Bruuuaggkkk...." Alexa suddenly braked suddenly, so everyone was shocked.

"What's wrong Alexa?" Ziko asked, waking up, adjusting his sitting position.

"It's bad, like I've hit something, what kind of animal or creature was it? It clearly happened very quickly and suddenly?" Alexa explained panicked.

"Okay, you can't panic. Stay calm...and breathe slowly." said Aldo, Alexa followed Ziko's instructions.

"O Allah, protect our journey." Stevani prayed, trying to get rid of the fear about the strange events she started to feel after they stopped for a break just now.

The faces of the three of them looked tense, Stevani and Alexa were holding each other, while looking around the outside of the car which looked very quiet without anyone. or other cars passing on this highway. Stevani held the back of his neck which suddenly felt cold as if someone was blowing on him.