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11:11

Anindita Eka Pradipta

Have you ever seen the number 11:11 on your watch? Of course, you must have. But do you know if
you can grant your wish at that hour. This sounds strange but this happened to Lestari. Lestari is nothing
but a girl from a simple family. Oh, no they're not that poor. Their needs are always met. But it's really
hard to buy something a bit expensive. Lestari once asked her father to buy her a cellphone, "Dad, can't
you buy me a cellphone? Oh come on, Nokia can't send pictures. Look! They just don't have cameras."
said Lestari.

"You want that cell phone so bad?"

"Absolutely, Dad."

"Just sell your bike."

"NOT WITH THE BIKE."

Don't worry the bike is not for sale, for now. That's why Lestari often complains that she thinks living in
a rich family will be better than a family like this. Sometimes they can't grant Lestari's wish and that
makes her angry and sad. Until one night just as the house clock pointed at 11:11 pm where she
complained about her life and fell fast asleep, there the magic worked.

When she opened her eyes in the morning, the first thing she saw were pink walls with a glossy white
floor. And for a few minutes she realized that this wasn't her bedroom floor. Then, this place isn't his
house... wait... what? WHERE IS SHE THEN??.

Is she confused? of course. Who wouldn't be confused when you wake up in an unknown space like
you've just been kidnapped. Even your heart can beat twice as fast because of panic. After sitting for a
while finally without hesitation, she opened the door to the room and found a long, wide hallway. Two
steps from where he stood was a large balcony. Ok, this house is quite luxurious. Lestari has been very
impressed here. Lestari with a very happy heart ran in the house. This is what she dreamed of! Big house
with wide bedroom balconies and no more peeling paint on the walls. She laughed happily before
realizing that the house was empty. The house was very quiet, as if no one was in it. Just him and
himself, alone. It's weird. But as long as she's happy it's okay.

Lestari walked back to her room. Staring at the mirror seriously without speaking. This isn't her face,
she's holding her cheek and pinching it. Her hair is not this short, even her real hair is quite long and can
be tied up. This is not Lestari. It's someone else.

The days passed, and Lestari was still in this person's body. She don't know, but this girl's life is really
flat. Formal events, study, eat and sleep. And most importantly this person feels like she has no parents.
They are always busy about business, business and business. There are many helpers there, but Lestari
still feels alone. No mom who asked about the day. No dad who likes to throw bad jokes. Lestari misses
her old life.

And as she daydreams about returning to his old life, as she crosses the street there is a speeding car.
The car sped towards her honking brutally. Reflexively, Lestari closed her eyes. He could hear nothing
but a long ringing sound. Until a deep voice echoed her name. Like her father's voice. WAIT- DAD?.

"Dadd!!!" he shouted, much to his father's surprise.

"What's wrong?, did you have a bad dream? Dad woke you up many times but you didn't wake up."

Lestari woke up from her sleep, facing her father. She said, "Dad, forget about the phone. As long as
Mom and Dad are here, I don't need anything else."

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