Chapter 4: The Search

"Adventure is either to find good treasures or learn from disaster."

(c) Rosejeizel

Rosé Amelia Meranda's POV

The familiar facade of a clear full glass window in an black aluminum frame with trellis canopy design bring me back from daydreaming.

I paid the cab and got inside the shop. I talked to my staff and some of my few known costumer. I went to the shelves and stack some new books.

Everything was set, I took my laptop with me from the staff room and settle into the scenery of the landscape yard under a cozy throw just inside the shop. The yard has its own gazebo with some twirling vines, a wooden bench under the lamp post, and fairy lights were hang around the small trees and bushes.

This is my favorite space to read, reflect or simply be still. I sat under an interior trellis at the corner, with a small table good for a laptop, notebook, coffee, and a piece of cake.

After thinking on what to discover, I started browsing the internet for dream interpretations. I started with searching for the significance of the dream. Then leads me to, what does having an unfamiliar man in the dream means? How does the dream works? How to make dream diary effectively?

My list of searches for how's got longer and longer, until my phone got a notification from social media. I removed  my attention from the screen of the laptop and take a quick glance at my phone, but before the lights turned off - an idea struck me.

I opened my media account at my laptop and input Gian V in the search section; next, I click the magnifying glass button just next to the search pane section. Only few profile result reflected in the screen. I take a sighed before I start viewing the profile one by one. In this modern world, you can always search for a Gian. There were even plenty of app to use in searching, you can even slide left or right jist to let them know that he's a 'yey' or a 'nah'. And I was talking about dating app.

I click the view profile button of the first one in the search results named Gian Aster Marcouatu.

Gian Aster Marcouatu - a local astrologer who knows everything about celestial bodies and their influence on people's fates. He can talk about stars for an hours or so. Known for his Book, "Stars and You."

"Huh!, " I said in amazement. "Impressive. I should try for a consultation. Most comment says that his horoscope are accurate," I added as I jot down information on where to see him. "Stars and You," she thought. "It seems familiar." And headed to her book shelves to look for one.

I also lovehoroscope and stars. I mean, who wouldn't love stars right? There just lovely a night. Moreover I also love reading horoscope, it just gives you a little start up if I am to think. When I found nothing in my shop shelves, I headed back to my table.

"Let's try to look for another one," I said knuckling my hands.

I click the back tab of the browser and look for another interesting result. I click for Gian Archibald Finch.

Gian Archibald Finch - a sociable man that works at the bank. A good natured and reliable person. He usually brings interesting stories and joyful news.

"A talkative one?," I concluded. "Hmm, and he works in the bank were I usually do my transaction. Have I meet him already?" I think while placing the head of my pen at the tip of my lips. "Well see," I said and jotted down information.

Gian Andrew Rivers, a wealthy heir of the Rivers family, considered as one of the most eligible bachelor. Incredibly self confident and seems to be eager to surround himself with luxury.

"This one. . . I don't know ," I said as I tried to figure Gian Andrews characteristics. One thing I unconsciously do is observing. I'm quite observant at some point that I can help it but to eventually put conclusion to every person. " He seems too arogant, " I concluded but still decided to jot down his information.

I feel like an investigator trying to hunt down the criminal. I found myself smiling at the idea.

Gian Vincent Turner, he runs a local hospital in his hometown and never refuses anyone help. Considered a seasoned professional and deservely enjoys great respect among the townspeople.

"This one has a girlfriend," I concluded seeing the post and pictures of the viewed profile. "But who knows, his information might come in handy." I added as I jotted down information.

Gian Leonard Wilson, a man with an intellegent and a noble appearance. Have often similar characters in old films and art galleries. A reasonable and experience leader who has won recognition and respect from the residents.

"A leader," I said. "I wonder how busy he gets. This type of person were often hard to look for a love interest, " I added.

"This one... nahhhh... This one... This one..." I just kept finding reasons for the person I viewed and jotted down information. "This thing is really irrational," I finally concluded and take a deep breath.

"What a busy day you have there?" Dane said happily as she sat in front of me.

Dane Galvan - a woman in her average height, long black hair and asian morena complexion. Major in computer engineering but loves outdoor activity like hiking and of course, being one with the beach.

I smile and closed down my laptop.

"Believe me," I said while giving her a naughty smile. "I've been doing a lot of stalking nowadays."

"I believe that," says Dane and we both chuckle.

"What's this?," says Lhei as she sitted near the notes I write with all the Gian information in it. She started flipping some pages.

"That was just nothing," I said as I stand up from my chair "Coffee?"

"Yes please, " says Lhei and handed the notes to Dane.

"Coming right up," I said cheerfully and headed to the shop counter.

I scoop down an equal part of coffee, sugar, hot water and started whisking it until I made a creamy and brown mixture. I grab three glass from the overhead cabinet and poured a cup of milk and ice in each glass. I then mixed the milk with the mixture I made earlier. After making the special gandola coffee for the three of us, I headed back to the table where my friends were busy chatting. I handed them the coffee and take my seat.

"Who are this people?," Dane asked while flipping the pages I made with my list.

"They were just random people from the social media," I answered and take a sip from the coffee I made earlier.

"You know what?," says Lhei and sitted briskly in the chair and laid her palms face in the table. "You should take a break," she added.

"I agree," says Dane. "How about we take some salty breeze?," Dane suggested.

"Well," I said while contemplating with their suggestions. "I would love that," I said as I put the coffee in the table. "Should I make reservation now?," I asked look at them excitedly. "I was thinking of going to an adventure of figuring this people out."

"No," says Lhei. "Leave everything to us," and she smiles mischievously.

As years grow older, you seek for an adventure. An adventure of realizing who you are, what you want, and when will be the time you finally find peace. It becomes a motivation and a lesson to pushed your self to a better you. But will this adventure be an adventure of good treasures or will it lead you to disaster?

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