The Tough Trio And Elena
Chapter 29 Flashback Memories (1)

Now the drugs don't work

They just make you wise

But I know I'll see your face again

(The drugs don't work - The Verve)

Dimas, Arya and Steven were gathering at Sam's cafe on Saturday afternoon.

"I know Sam must have deliberately played this song to insinuate us" Steven said.

"Yes I want us to always sing this song with a discordant voice every time we use drugs" said Arya with a smile remembering that time.

"This song reminds us that we used to suck at drugs." Said Dimas in a sorry tone.

"But if we don't go through that phase maybe until now we are still naughty. Is that all right?" Ask Steven.

"Yes too. And Dimas could not make a positive breakthrough by making a foundation to accommodate drug users until they recover. Yeah, no Dims?" Ask Arya to Dimas.

Dimas simply replied with a nod of his head. After that the tough trio reminisced about those times. Dimas set up a rehabilitation foundation for drug users a year after he served as CEO at the headquarters. The idea gained the full support of his family. The foundation is still standing until now, managed by several Dimas trust staff.

The tough trio feel grateful to have been freed from the snare of drugs and decide never to touch it again. When Arya disappeared for a year and was taken care of by Mr. Abdullah, he was taken to hypnotherapy treatment for suggestions to dispel thoughts about the desire to use drugs. It was successfully done, so the treatment is now also used by the Dimas Foundation to help treat drug users.

Arya now besides not using drugs also quit smoking. He also rarely drinks. Steven has also stopped taking drugs completely, as well as Dimas. But Steven is still a heavy smoker and has not found a way to quit.

Dimas no longer smokes, but occasionally he still likes to smoke cigars, especially if the papa came home from abroad and brought souvenirs by cigars, Dimas could not refuse it. His father still allowed Dimas to smoke cigars as long as he was watching.

"Udah is quite sad, I want to request a spirit-burning song to Sam. Want to know also you guys still want what not. Wait a minute, yes" said Arya while leaving the VIP room of the cafe to look for Sam.

"Mk..." Arya called Sam who was in her study.

"Wait... Wait for... You want to upset me because of the song I played?"

"No, but if Tev does want to upset you! Hehehe... "

"Udah. Thankfully, he's not here"

"As an apology I'd like to request a song with you"

"I'm not sorry I asked for a song?"

"Udah follow. Want to survive Tev's death kick?"

"Yes, I am the daughter of your song request"

"Well that's dong" said Arya while grinning.

**

Dimas and Steven waited in the room while guessing what song Arya would request to Sam. Shortly thereafter, the sound of a rock song from the speakers was heard throughout the cafe.

And if we're together, turn on the danger signal

The music will be snapping, you will be snapping

We are you, young, different and dangerous

(If We Were Together - Superman is Dead & Shaggy Dog)

After Arya returned to the room to meet Dimas and Steven, they both laughed happily at the song.

"Deev... This cadas!" Steven commented happily

"Young, different, and dangerous! We really didn't we?" Tanya Dimas seeks approval from Arya and Steven.

"Yes, Dims!" Arya and Steven said together.

After the song was finished, they sat back and pondered, remembering their youth. Then Steven remembered when he had just graduated from college S1 which was only attended by his two friends because his Papi was suffering a stroke and was hospitalized.

At that time Steven also felt his youth stopped, as well as poya-foya from one entertainment place to another entertainment place. His life only contains about work while continuing S2 college.

Arya actually disappeared and only appeared when Steven graduated. At that time Dimas had told people to find out where Arya was. It turns out that Arya was studying in France, precisely in the city of Paris, majored in painting because her dream someday wanted to become a painter and have an art gallery displaying her work.

After Arya attended Steven's graduation, he returned to France to continue his studies until completion. His father didn't know, but finally found out after sending someone to investigate. Arya was forced to return to Indonesia but she refused. He promised to go home after college. After returning home, he was severely upset by his father.

"You still want to be a painter, huh'?" Steven asked Arya.

"Still, Tev. Someday hopefully it can be done" said Arya.

"Your father will be furious" Steven said.

"It seems so, Tev" said Arya, grimacing.

"I know you don't have a choice when you replace your Papa, Tev. But try if you have a real choice do you want to be CEO or something else? You too, Dims, do you have any other desire besides being CEO?"

"I used to love learning, you know that too. Maybe if I could choose I was a lecturer now" Steven said with a smile imagining himself as a lecturer.

"Well what are you, Dims?" Arya asked Dimas who had been quieter than before.

"I'm from small like nemenin Papa golfing until quite good, so I used to think of wanting to be a professional golf player, yes'. But being a racer is also cool, especially the umbrella girl is beautiful, so it seems like it is very comfortable if you work as a racer" said Dimas.

Arya and Steven spontaneously shouted at Dimas

"Huu... Habits at the end of it must be the talk!" Excite them while punching Dimas' arm slowly.

"Yee... It's up to me dong you guys don't envy that, if you want to make your own dream like me!" Dimas defended himself.

"We already have a dream Dims, why also follow the dream like you!" Aryan

"Or, I suspect that maybe your dreams are all perverted! Haha...!" Steven chimed in with Dimas' teasing.

Arya laughs at Steven's words, while Dimas just keeps quiet while pouting.

"Udah do not frown again, later the handsome is lost bothered, can not spread the charm again! Haha... " She said, more happy to tease Dimas.

"Dimas ain't no handsome Tev, but he's cute as a marmot boy! Haha..." Arya's with Steven.

After that they chase each other as they used to do as children.