Carlo's father is a great tie-maker. Various pattern motifs and ties have been made. Plain, striped, polka-dot, batik, and others. Many of the bonds he describes himself. Carlo is a diligent and intelligent child. In addition to helping his father serve shopkeepers, Carlo learns to paint a tie. This afternoon, the shop was quiet when a man with a friendly face appeared. Carlo was surprised. The man is Doctor Agam, a renowned environmental scientist in the city of Carlo. The results of his research is very useful for the community.
"Can I help you, sir?" Carlo was nervous.
"Please find a tie that suits me, son ..." said Doctor Agam gently. "There's an event tomorrow night."
"My name is Carlo, what color will you wear tomorrow?" Carlo asked eagerly.
"Ehmmmm ... plain white."
Ahaa! Carlo smiled. Not difficult All colors and tie motifs will suit the white shirt. Carlo remembered his tie. How proud if his homemade tie is worn by someone as wonderful as Doctor Agam. The tie is blue. In the tie, Carlo painted waves of sea, seaweed, and two fish swimming.
"Life at sea should always be maintained, that's what my tie painting means, sir," Carlo explained, showing his homemade tie.
"Oh, great, I'll buy it."
Carlo was thrilled. He immediately wrapped the tie, then handed it to Doctor Agam.
"Carlo, you are a wonderful child.Come tomorrow night to my house," take Doctor Agam.
Wow! Carlo was flabbergasted. What a surprise.
The next day, Carlo went to Doctor Agam's invitation with his father. How proud Carlo saw his homemade tie worn by the friendly researcher.
"Welcome," said Doctor Agam. "Shh, does this tie really suit me?"
"Sure, sir," Carlo whispered.
Doctoral House of Agam crowded. Apparently, tonight there is awards ceremony for Doctor Agam. Saw some policemen just in case. According to Carlo's father, Doctor Agam was recently threatened with kidnapping.
Carlo's father chatted with the other guests. Meanwhile, Carlo wanders around the spacious house of Doctor Agam. Accidentally, Carlo meets with four mask dancers who will provide entertainment. Unfortunately, they are very unfriendly.
The event started. Guests congregate in the spacious living room. Doctor Agam smiled at all the guests. Award awards for Doctor of Agam delivered by representatives of city government. The guests applauded.
Then, the mask dancers appeared. They danced with a stutter. Suddenly the lights went out. The room was pitch black. The atmosphere is chaotic. Carlo was frightened. He holds his father tight.
Fortunately the lights are on. The event continued. However, Carlo saw Agam Doctor's attitude that looks different. He does not smile much and often looks down.
After the event is over, guests say goodbye to Doctor Agam.
"Thank you for inviting you!" Goodbye Carlo. Doctor Agam does not seem to care.
That's my short story, thank you. See you later on the next story.