Every time Meiriza came to Jakarta, me and Vera always have the need to hang out with her. Until now it feels like a routine that we need to do. Every 2 weeks.
So this time, when Louis canceled the dine out last night, there was nothing to do. So, the last text i received from Vera "Meet up Sunday lunch time.Can?"
So, today, after confirming here and there, finally we decided to meet up at Plaza Semanggi. Merry came with her little sister, Friska. We still don't know where we are heading. Last text, Vera said, she still need to confirm with the owner of the house. Hmm. Sounds mysterious. But, everyone played along.
We took off from Plaza Semanggi around 2 or 3 pm (Forgot). Don't know where we are heading. Oh, at least she said we're heading Bogor. Hmm. Stop to fill in gas, take cash, etc. A lot of effort for this Bogor trip considering the oil price just went up. We re still figuring out along the way.
"You planning to buy a house here? It's too far. How are we going to hang out if it's this far!"
"Investing in buying land maybe?"
"Apartment? Can not be. Still too far!"
Vera still kept silence, not a single word. Just smiling and agreeing for every statement that we make.
Finally, at one point she said, "Look out for the kantor Kecamatan!!"
You're kidding me? after all the long trip, we're here to visit the camat??
No, apparently we can orientate easier from there.
Well then, true, in a sec suddenly we are off from the main road, into the small roads. But still don't know where we are heading, and for sure, I think Vera don't know where she's going also. She seems texting in one hand and driving with the other. Stopping every 50 meters to ask for house numbers and direction. Finally she decided to call and ask for directions. Another voice seems guiding her. We then decide to change drivers. I'll be behind the wheel, and she'll be looking for the house.
Oops, just when i put the gear to R, the car won't move, in the middle of the road. Stuck!! Another car was waiting right behind us. UGH. Great timing!!
Change drivers again, back to the owner. But no luck. She started dialing her phone, calling husband for the rescue (Ooh, like that would help! hehehe).
Across, few bunch of eyes still watching us struggling with the car. A group of teenagers, sitting there playing guitar. Finally we gave up. Three elegant, lady like, girls to the rescue :) Roll our sleeves, and about to push the car aside.
Of course, the teenagers volunteered themselves to help us out :))
Anyway, the car finally started! What a relief!
We start driving back, heading the direction we came from. Not far from there, then we stop in front of a house. Some one opening the gate, and Vera drove the car towards the garage. A young lady was standing in front of the car, helping Vera to park. Smiling. I didn't know who she was, and since i thought Vera was talking with a "ibu" on the phone.
"That's not an "ibu". She's still young." i told Vera.
"You don't recognize her?"
Suddenly from the back seat, Merry said, "Anne!"
Then i realized, it's Anne, our long lost friend from high school. Last time i met her was during another wedding party 6 or 7 years ago. So, this was a totally nice surprise.
Tx Vera!
