The Secret of Sea (Romantic Fantasy Story)

Name               : Cindy Cahyani

NPM                : C1.21220014 

Synopsis        : Becoming a rich sole heir is everyone's dream. But not for Zayn, he just wants to meet his parents who disappeared eight years ago. His brave and cheerful nature changed drastically after that incident. But he was always encouraged by his grandfather - Chris Mark Addison, so that his trauma would go away and be as before.

After his trauma, Zayn decided to return to the place he was afraid of. He wants to continue his former hobby, namely surfing on the sea. But an unexpected disaster came and brought him into the world of the sea. Zayn can't believe what happened to him. which is where he meets a seaman and a beautiful woman named Moana Alice Katlovly. When Zayn started to like Alice suddenly a secret was revealed that made Zayn to be separated from Alice. Will Zayn fight for his love for Alice?

Characters & Characterization:

1.     Zayn Addison Dirgantara - Main Character / Protagonist – he is kind, softboy

2.     Moana Alice Katlovly – Protagonist – she is kind

3.      Grace Aquata – Flat - Cheerful

4.      Arthur Phillip – Flat ­- Friendly

5.      Edgar Rex Mahendra – Protagonist   - Always supports the main character

6.      Eric Dash Dirgantara – Deuteragonis – greedy, selfish

7.      Chris Mark Addison – Protagonis – kind, merciful

8.      Jay Jackson Dirgantara – Flat - Wise, humble, kind, firm, loyal to his wife

9.      Kayla Wesley Addison – Flat - Graceful, kind, patient

Story title: The secrets of sea

 

 

 

 THE SECRETS OF SEA

The sound of irregular waves is getting louder and louder, as if angry with humans on earth. The dark afternoon seemed to support the anger of the waves. A 10-year-old child crying can be heard clearly, and his screams call for his mother and father.

“Mom..., dad..., where are you, why did you leave me, don't you love me anymore?"

The chatter didn't stop from Zayn's mouth. His grandfather - Chris, tried to calm Zayn even though his heart was torn by the loss of his daughter and son.

"Zayn, grandpa knows you're sad, but if you're sad, your mom and dad will be sad too. One thing you should know, they love you more than anything. You're a tough and good kid, right? If so, you have to let it go with all your heart. Zayn, I'm here who will always love you and take care of you ". Chris said reinforcing.

"Thank you, grandfather, I love you." Zayn said looking down. It feels like a dead end, I don't know where to go. While surfing and the sea are his second home, it all seems halted when his world is taken away by what he enjoys.

Eight years later…

The hot sun that afternoon made Zayn want to refresh his body. He intends to go to a place he has not visited for a long time to surf. namely the sea. Where the bitter memories of eight years ago are still clearly remembered by Zayn. Now he can make peace with the situation, even though the memories of the wound are still buried deep in Zayn. Not long after Zayn's school was over, he rushed to get ready to go to the sea. Not forgetting Zayn asked permission from his grandfather to surf. Initially, the grandfather did not permit the pretext that he wanted his grandson to accompany him to lunch even though his grandfather was worried about Zayn going to a place that had given him an injury.

"It's better to accompany grandpa for lunch Zayn, you haven't accompanied me for a long time because you're busy with your activities at school." Chris' soft voice.

"Grandpa, I know what Grandpa is thinking right now. You're worried about me going to the sea, right? No need to worry, I can accept that fact gracefully," Zayn said reassuringly. Unable to refuse Zayn's statement, his grandfather finally allowed Zayn's desire to go to sea.

When he arrived at the sea, it was already late afternoon with the weather not being supportive for Zayn to surf. But he ignored it and rushed the surfboard out to sea, taking him to meet a longing he had not seen for a long time. But luck was not on Zayn's side, a big wave came and he was swept away by seawater and hit a large rock. Zayn winced in pain and begged for help hoping someone would help him. But unfortunately, no one was there.

Zayn can not control the wound on his back. He also felt his head hurt. Before his consciousness disappeared, Zayn had seen a beautiful woman approaching him. He saw the woman looking at him with concern. Zayn looked confused. But concern was clear in Zayn's eyes about who she was, why she was approaching, and what did she want. but one strange thing made him wonder. Why does that woman have fins like a fish?

The woman - Moana, took Zayn into the water in a hurry for fear that other humans would see her in the form of a half-fish human and brought Zayn unconscious into the water. As the sun set, the beautiful woman finally reached her destination. When he was about to enter the entrance, suddenly a deep voice was heard calling Moana loudly.

“Moana, who did you bring into this kingdom? Why did you bring humans into the sea?” said the man.

Suddenly Moana was shocked and turned her head "Sorry king, I didn't tell you first. This human is Zayn Addison Dirgantara. Son of the late King Jay Jackson Dirgantara. He was injured by the blow of a large rock because of the sea waves.”

King - Erick was shocked by Moana's explanation, he immediately approached Moana and checked the birthmark on Zayn's hand, which is the symbol of a water wave. Yes, it turns out that Zayn is a descendant of his late brother who has died.

 "You take good care of Moana, she is my nephew." A slight smile after. Erick immediately ordered the other mermaids to carry Zayn.

"How come?!" Erick grumbled after he left Zayn and Moana.

After a long time of waiting for Zayn, Zayn finally woke up. A groan of pain came out of Zayn's mouth just like that, due to the wound that left a mark when hit by a large rock. The man woke up and was surprised when a woman sat in front of him with a worried look.

"W-who are you?! And why is a creature like you here?" Zayn says. He looked around him, how surprised he was in the water and could breathe without assistance.

"I am Moana Alice Katlovly from the Aryaduta mermaid nation. I was created here to be with you Zayn" Moana said softly.

That’s nonsense, Zayn thought. " Accompany me? then why can I breathe underwater like this? where is this?" Zayn said successively with a look of disbelief.

Moana just smiled at the chatter. "Don't worry Zayn, I'm not going to hurt you. You're safe here." It turns out that without Zayn knowing, he has to stay at Aryaduta's job for a while as long as the secret reaches Zayn in time. Zayn kept his guard up as if he wasn't safe at the moment. When he tried to get up from his bed, suddenly King Erick came to him. "Are you okay Zayn?" Eric said. Zayn frowned for a moment, he was shocked by what he saw. He seemed to see his father's figure back. Is that his father? Or is this just really a dream? When Zayn was about to answer Eric's question and asked why he looked like his father's face, suddenly Erick smiled and left Zayn and Moana.

"Who is he, Alice?" Ask Zayn.

“Alice? You call me, Alice?”

"Doesn't your name have Alice too, Moana Alice Katlovly? May I call you Alice? I like that name, beautiful like its owner.” Zayn said smiling sweetly.

Moana blushed at Zayn and returned Zayn's smile by nodding. After that Moana continued her explanation.

"He is the king in this kingdom Zayn, his name is King Erick Dash Dir..." 

Moana stopped remembering that King Erick's name is the same as Zayn, namely using the surname Dirgantara. And remember one secret that must be kept until Zayn is old enough that has been determined. 

“Dir? what Dir? Why don't you continue Alice?” Curiosity can be seen from the look on Zayn's face. Alice replied. 

“Diralano, yeah Diralano. King Erick Dash Diralano”. Zayn nodded slightly.

Not enough with that question, he asked Moana one thing, namely why she knew his name. Even though Zayn had never told Moana about it. But shrewdly, Moana answered that she was a mermaid and could easily detect the names of the humans around her. And Zayn believes it.

Every day Zayn doesn't feel under the sea, he wants to go back home because he's worried about his grandfather being alone in the mansion. But when Zayn wanted to go home, Moana held him on the pretext that he was still injured and could not return to the mainland. Zayn wanted to go home alone because he didn't know how he would return to the mainland alone, Zayn finally obeyed Moana's words. The days Moana introduced Zayn to a small part of the sea world. Zayn is happy and can adapt to the world of the sea and the other mermaids. Not forgetting that Moana also introduced her two best friends to Zayn, namely Grace and Arthur. The two friends also introduced the kingdom at sea and told several other kingdoms. Zayn is amazed to hear that; feels like a dream but it's real. Unexpectedly, everything Moana did was so that Zayn could get used to the sea and get to know the sea more deeply. King Erick was always watching from afar, and always smiled at Zayn when they accidentally met.

When the night shows the beauty of the stars and the moon to the world, two people are sitting quietly behind the royal garden, namely Zayn and Moana. Zayn took Moana to the park because Zayn was bored in his room. For some reason. That night Moana wanted to share one secret that she has, namely that she can transform into a dugong and once in her life she can transform into a human. When the secret was mentioned, Zayn was surprised but then laughed. He considers this as sheer nonsense. Zayn was so amazed by Moana when he saw her laughing too. While they were chatting and joking, Grace suddenly called Moana to face King Erick. For some reason Zayn was curious why Moana was called the king and what the king wanted to say to Moana on nights like this.

When Moana was in front of the king, Grace and the ladies came out together. Moana frowned because it was not usual for the king to ask the ladies-in-waiting to come out. When only King Erick and Moana were left, the king started his conversation and opened it with pleasantries. When he had had enough, King Erick continued the main topic.

"Why are you so close to that human, Moana, do you want to get rid of me by speeding up the allotted time?! Erick's tone raised a little at Moana. Suddenly Moana's body shook violently because King Erick rarely raised his voice.

"What is that? you're talking about the king. I have no intention of getting rid of the king. I'm only carrying out my obligation to the descendants of Dirgantara, that's all." A small squeak came out of Moana's mouth.

Erick couldn't hold back his anger anymore, he stood up and cast his strength on Moana, Mona groaned in pain. This is the first instance of Moana being attacked by her king. 

"Get rid of Zayn as soon as possible" Erick sarcastically. 

Moana was surprised by the king's words. 

"Why king, what do you say? Why do I have to kill the descendant of Dirgantara? Isn't it your successor? Said Moana insistently.

After hearing those words, Erick felt angry. His hands were furious and immediately took out his strength to attack Moana again.

"To hell with the descendants of Dirgantara. I don't want to be abandoned by my brother’s child. Only I have the right to rule this sea kingdom forever. Why Moana, can't you just get rid of that human because you're in love with him?!” Suddenly the words were explained by Erick.

Moana doesn't believe in all of this, all she knows is that Erick is a good king and always expects Zayn to find out the truth quickly and replace him as king. And why did he say if Moana fell in love with Zayn? Not long after those words, King Erick glared at Moana.

"Remember Moana, you are just an ordinary mermaid, you can't fall in love with humans. If you do fall in love, you will become a human and dishonorably thrown out of the sea. Never mind obeying my words to get rid of Zayn as soon as possible". 

Moana couldn't bear to linger there, and finally, Moana just agreed to the king's words. "Fine king". After that, the king ordered Moana out.

The door was tightly closed by Moana. He was surprised when behind the door was Zayn who was waiting for him.

"Are you okay, Alice?" Zayn asked worriedly.

 Moana just smiled faintly "I'm fine, Zayn. What's wrong, why are you here?" Moana said worried if Zayn heard what she was talking about with the king.

Luckily the room was soundproof. "I'm worried about you, Alice". 

Zayn complained while holding Moana's hand. There is a different vibe to Zayn when he looks into Moana's eyes and holds her hand. And it turns out that Moana was the other way around.

It didn't feel like the time to signal to Zayn that no matter how solid a rock is, it will be soft even with water droplets. Likewise, with Zayn, he felt that warmth returning to him after a long time he had not felt this feeling since the disappearance of Zayn's parents. But after getting to know a woman who can change him and be able to restore his zest for life apart from his grandfather. He felt alive again. He didn't know what this feeling was, was he in love? But one thing Zayn is worried about is that if he falls in love with Moana, that love will never work because the differences in their worlds get in the way.

When he realized what he felt was strong enough for Zayn to act on what he felt, right in the middle of a sunny day, Zayn wanted to confess his love to Moana. He knew what consequences he would get after confessing his feelings to Moana. And this is the first time in Zayn's life. He fell in love with Moana. When he rushed to find Moana in his room, not having reached his destination, Zayn heard Arthur and Grace talking about him.

"Did you know Arthur, I think Moana likes the child of the late King Jay and Queen Kayla"

Grace's words suddenly stopped Zayn's steps, were they talking about Zayn's father and mother? then why did Grace call him king and queen? Zayn was still listening to their conversation carefully.

"What made you sure Moana likes Prince Zayn, Grace?". Yes, sure enough in that conversation, Zayn's name was mentioned. "I saw Moana's sincere look at Prince Zayn, and I have never seen Moana that happy in all my years as her friend. And I also feel that Prince Zayn likes Moana, because he has a special nickname for Moana, namely Alice." Connect Grace.

“But if it is true that they love each other, they will not be together. Because.." Arthur's words were cut off when Zayn suddenly appeared in front of them.

“What did you say, Grace, Arthur? The late king Jay? Prince Zayn? Is that me? Then why do you call my father's name? Do you know my father? That's impossible, right?" Zayn questions in a row. Grace and Arthur started to freak out when Zayn asked those questions.

"Sorry prince, hmm I mean Zayn, we go first, there is the business behind," Arthur said to save himself.

Zayn didn't have time to hold them back with his flying powers. Zayn finally decided to meet Moana. Zayn was happy with Grace's words about Moana falling in love with him. However, he had something important to ask Moana. Therefore, Zayn rushed to find Moana to ask for an explanation about what Grace and Arthur said about his parents. Arriving in front of Moana's room, she immediately knocked on the door and Moana appeared surprised to find Zayn's face that wanted to be interrogated.

"Alice, do you know anything about my parents?" said Zayn.

A little surprised but afterward Moana stabilized her expression.

"Why are you asking me that, Zayn?" a bit of panic from Moana.

The reason is that Zayn never told Moana anything about his parents except for his grandfather. 

“I know you know Alice, Arthur and Grace are talking about me and my parents, then why do they call my parents king and queen? Then why do they call me prince? What's the matter? Answer my question, Alice.” Zayn said full of hope for Moana to answer him.

Moana is confused about how to answer this because it's not time for Zayn to know about it. However, Zayn had already asked about this, which he should have known if he had asked. Those are the rules of the Aryaduta Kingdom for Dirgantara's descendants.

"Are you ready for some pretty big news Zayn?" Ask Moana to make sure Zayn is ready. 

"What's wrong Alice, did you meet my parents? Where are they, I want to meet them." Zayn asks. Finally, Moana invites Zayn to meet Erick's king, so that the king will tell the secret.

When he got a message from Moana, Erick smiled slyly. He didn't need to bother killing Zayn, because he knew that now was the wrong time. But Erick is still afraid that Zayn takes his position as king. When they got permission from the king, Moana and Zayn entered the king's room. Erick stared flatly at Zayn.

"Do you already know Prince Zayn?". The sly words were spoken by Erick. 

"What are you saying? And why do you call me prince? Where are my parents?" Zayn asked. 

"Okay Zayn, I'll tell you a secret that you don't know yet"

But before that, Erick asked his maid to call all the mermaids to come to the main room. Moana is always beside Zayn and holds Zayn's hand as reinforcement. Zayn stared at Moana for a long time as if signaling if he was comfortable beside Moana.

Zayn was very confused when all the mermaids gathered in the main room. He wondered what was all this; why were all the mermaids gathered? After all, was collected, Erick asked Zayn to come forward and be quiet in front of him. Not wanting to be alone, Zayn pulled Moana to accompany him. When the lady-in-waiting wanted to rebuke Moana, King Erick held her back and allowed her.

“My mermaids, I want to tell a secret to Zayn Addison Dirgantara, therefore, please listen carefully. And be a witness for him” said Erick wisely. Zayn frowned, why did Erick know his full name? Zayn is still wondering to himself. Hundreds of mermaids were whispering as if the gathering was getting tense.

The guard broke the whispers for silence. "Zayn shouldn't be your time to find out, but you already asked Moana about this. And I was forced to tell you. Your father is the king of this mermaid kingdom Aryaduta Zayn, King Jay Jackson of Aerospace. And I am your father's younger brother. My name is Erick Dash Drigantara." Erick's little explanation made Zayn surprised. He couldn't believe it. Is this just a dream, or is it just bullshit?

Erick continued his words "My late brother is indeed gone because he ended his life." The speech was cut off by Zayn “end his life? What did you say, Erick? Didn't my father disappear with my mother in the sea?”. Erick laughed in disdain.

"Yes, it's true they disappeared because they were carried away by big waves which required your mother to die because she couldn't breathe for a long time in the sea. But Zayn you have to remember, your father is the immortal mermaid king. He can breathe for a long time in the water until whenever." Zayn still can't accept Erick's words.

Seeing that Zayn looked evasive with his words, Erick ordered his subordinates to open the curtains printed behind him. When the curtain was opened wide, there was a large photo of his dashing father with his mother. And the small photos on the wall are also lots of photos of his father. Zayn's anxiety has been answered, that his father is the king of mermaids.

"You are the king who will replace me after you are 20 years old, Zayn. but for now, you are not old enough, you will stay here until you turn 20 years old and can make a decision. And this is your father's wish." Erick's explanation was implied to be quite long.

Deep down Zayn, he wanted to obey his father's wishes. But he did not want to linger in this kingdom. He missed his grandfather. After all, he thinks his father and mother are gone, and only his grandfather is all he has now. 

"Erick, can I refuse?” Zayn throws at Erick.

All the mermaids and Moana were surprised to hear that. Because if Zayn refuses, Zayn can't come to this kingdom anymore, and won't remember all the events that Zayn has ever felt like now slowly. Moana lowered her head, she was sad because she would part with Zayn and would never meet again.

"Do you want to refuse Zayn, if you refuse, I will hold all the thrones forever. And you will not be able to come back to this kingdom and faintly remember the events you have experienced at sea like now.” Erick said with a little satisfaction to hear that because he would get the throne forever.

There is a little sadness that Zayn feels, considering he will not remember this incident and will leave someone he loves. But somehow Zayn's decision not to become king was the right one, he felt that there would be happy someday. He turned to Moana with a tight grip and smiled at her. I don't know what is implied in that smile.

"It's okay Erick, I will still decide not to become king and stay on land. For the throne, I give you all. Take good care of the mermaid's life Erick, I trust you." The mermaids applauded boisterously to Zayn who was wise in making his decision.

"Okay Zayn, if that's your best decision, I'll comply." Eric's decision. After witnessing that Zayn is the son of the late king Jay and queen Kayla, they all broke up.

In the middle of the night when there are no stars, as usual, it's like knowing Zayn's condition that he has to leave the mermaid palace and part with Moana. Zayn was sitting pretty in front of Moana. "Alice, can you tell me a little about my father?" Zayn asked Moana.

Moana agreed "The sad incident that happened to King Jay made the mermaids sad and felt hurt. Raja Jay is known to be very kind and friendly. When the sea wave swept it attacked queen Kayla which made her die in the arms of king Jay because of suffocation. King Jay buried him in a place where no one knew about it, including King Erick. After the burial, king Jay was always gloomy as if he didn't want to live in this world. Until then, he was found covered in blood because he had cut his fins and tail with a knife. Yes, indeed, he can't live without his wife. He wanted to end his life so he could live with his wife in the afterlife. But before King Jay's death was revealed, he had asked all the mermaids, especially King Erick, to take care of you in the future and become the leader of this kingdom. Maybe that's all I can tell you Zayn. But one thing you need to know, the queen and king love you more than anything Zayn. They will always be around you.” Said Moana in detail and held Zayn's hand for reinforcement.

He made Zayn sad, he missed his parents. "Do you know why my father could marry my mother Alice?" Zayn asked back. "For that, I do not know Zayn, maybe you can ask your grandfather." Moana's short answer to Zayn. “Okay, thanks Alice for the explanation. And thank you for being the reason I live after grandfather.” Zayn said while hugging Moana. 

He hugs made Moana's heart skip a beat. Then Zayn let go of the hug and smiled "Alice can I say something before I leave you?" Zayn asked Moana. 

Moana just nodded and looked at Zayn shady. "I don't know since when this feeling fell on you, but I feel that I fell in love with you Alice. But I know you can't like me Because I'm human and you're a mermaid.”

Words of love that ended sadly. Moana was silent and bowed her head, she didn't dare to express her feelings either, that she too fell in love with Zayn. Moana knows that their love will never unite. Seeing Moana lower her head, Zayn turned that beautiful face to look at her.

"It's okay Alice if you don't love me. It's enough that you always smile to make me happy. Then smile Alice, I like your smile.” The whisper sounded melodious in Moana's ear. He smiled at Zayn. 

"Can you help me get to mainland Alice? I miss my grandfather and my life on land. Now I can rest easy knowing my real father.” 

Moana agreed to Zayn's request to return to the mainland, even though her heart ached. 

"Okay, I'll help you to the mainland tomorrow morning." Moana's affection for Zayn.

The bright morning brought Zayn and Moana in front of the mermaid kingdom's gates to get ready for the mainland. Don't forget to say goodbye to all the mermaids and King Erick, Zayn. Not forgetting Grace and Arthur apologized to Zayn.

"Prince Zayn, we apologize for our impoliteness when you ask that we avoided it." Arthur tweeted Zayn. Zayn just smiled and nodded.

 "It's okay, I don't blame him. And don't call me a prince. Just call Zayn. Nice to meet you." Arthur and Grace nodded and smiled.

After Zayn was ready to land, Moana started spinning her tail like a propeller and held Zayn as hard as she could so Zayn wouldn't get separated. During the trip, Zayn closed his eyes for fear of being eaten by sharks, he said. Moana chuckled and shook her head, how could the prince of the sea be eaten by a shark? Very impossible. After some time, Zayn and Moana finally arrived at the edge of the sea. Zayn opened his eyes and the first time he saw Moana was looking at him. Zayn brought his face closer to Moana until the distance was squeezed. But after that Zayn realized and walked away.

Before Zayn parted ways with Moana, Zayn said goodbye to Moana. 

“Knowing you is a happiness that I want to extend for the rest of my life, but parting with you is a sadness that I don't want to know at all. Nonetheless, you will be remembered for the rest of my life as best I can, Alice. About not remembering my time in the kingdom and my time with you, I always pray to God so we can meet again at any time." Those gentle words made Moana shed tears, he had never felt like this. But fate said something else that made him have to part with the person he loved.

Moana wiped away the tears "thank you too for being present in my life Zayn. Getting to know you are the most beautiful part of my life” after saying that Moana turned her back to go back to the kingdom. He had turned to Zayn "I love you Zayn Addison Dirgantara, goodbye." Moana's outpouring was conveyed and then smiled.

After saying that, Moana threw herself into the sea and left Zayn alone. Zayn was stunned by Moana's last words to him. There is pleasure implied in his heart. But hey, they're not going to be together. After Moana disappeared from the edge of the sea, lightning suddenly struck the ocean as if closing all those memories. Zayn then came to his senses and looked up at the sky

"I will not remember exactly how my story went before. But I hope you can give me happiness ". he whispered to the sky.

Zayn checked into the luggage storage to check his belongings which he had left before the incident under the sea. Turns out there were still cellphones and other items. After that, Zayn checked his cell phone, yes, there were indeed lots of calls and messages for him, especially from his grandfather. After checking his cell phone, Zayn headed to the parking lot to go home.

Arriving Zayn at home, plastered in the yard is his grandfather who is enjoying a cup of tea enjoying the beautiful sunset. Zayn smiled and leaned closer to him.

"Grandpa, Zayn's home." Zayn said sitting beside his grandfather.

Chris was surprised to hear his grandson's voice. When he turned around, he found Zayn staring at him. Chris gave his grandson a warm hug. "Are you okay Zayn? Where have you been Zayn, grandpa is worried about you." Chris' worries were thrown out.

"I'm fine grandpa, you can see for yourself how I'm feeling right now. And Zayn isn't going anywhere. Zayn to a beautiful place but Zayn can't to tell you." Zayn's explanation. But suddenly Zayn wanted to ask something important to his grandfather. 

"Grandpa, I want to ask you, but please answer honestly." Zayn asks. Chris agreed.

"Is it true that my father is a mermaid and not a human?" Zayn sarcastically. "What are you saying Zayn, why do you ask like that? obviously your father is human." Chris was surprised when he found his grandson's question. He didn't really want to tell the story. Yet why did his grandson ask that suddenly. "Please be honest with me grandfather, I already know that father is not human, he is the king of mermaids in the sea. Why didn't grandpa tell me?” Zayn's demands on his grandfather.

Chris couldn't help but be silent. Maybe it's time for Zayn to know his father's secret, thought Chris.

"Before I tell you, may I ask, how did you know that information Zayn?" he asked. 

“Actually, my disappearance yesterday was, I was trapped in the sea world, grandpa. I feel like a dream, but I can't deny it's real. But if Grandfather asked me what I was doing there, I couldn't answer, because I couldn't remember clearly.” Zayn's throw made Chris not believe it. 

"Thank goodness you're okay Zayn. It's true, if your father is a mermaid and a king too.” It didn't stop there, Zayn wondered why his grandfather gave his mother permission to marry his father, even though the world was different. Chris smiled and answered 

“Indeed, at first, grandfather did not approve of your father and mother's marriage, because grandfather was worried that your father was only playing with your mother. But your father can prove his worth by making him human and leaving his kingdom for your mother. Your father was opposed and talked about a lot by the sea people, but your father still chose to live on land and live his life with your mother.” Chris stopped what he said and then drank tea for a moment.

“Your father had talked to me about you who would later become king when you were 20 years old. But he doesn't want to force you and frees you to choose. And you already knew it before the time came. When are you going to be your father's successor, Zayn?" he continued and asked Zayn. Zayn held Chris' hand "I have decided not to be the next father, and will still live here with grandfather." Zayn said. After that conversation, Zayn and Chris entered the house because the time had shown that a bright moon would shine tonight.

Those memories will not be forgotten by Zayn apparently, he deliberately wrote down his memories after finishing chatting with his grandfather that afternoon. He knew if he didn't write it, then his memories with someone would just disappear. And Zayn didn't want that to happen. Moana's image is always stuck in Zayn's head. He always wanted to meet that woman, yes the woman who made him feel alive.

Time, months, and years passed until it didn't feel like five years had passed. Zayn was going through his life as usual. Zayn's life has not changed, he can only talk to his best friend - Edgar Rex Mahendra because Edgar is Zayn's only childhood friend. Of course, he already understood the nature of his best friend. And Edgar is fine.

The bright afternoon illuminates people who are doing activities, Zayn and Edgar are having lunch at a well-known restaurant. 

"Come on friends, don't you want to have a life partner?" said Edgar suddenly. 

Zayn who was sipping his coffee almost choked after hearing Edgar's words. 

"Is it necessary?" short, solid Zayn's answer. 

“W-what is that short for your answer, Zayn? You're not young anymore Zayn, and who knows your grandfather wants to see your great-grandchildren." Edgar said convincing that his best friend wanted to find a life partner. 

"He didn't ask, he supported all my decisions, so I don't want to find a life partner first. I always hoped she would come to me, and be mine, Gar.” Zayn groaned. 

Edgar already knows the fact that Zayn's father is a mermaid king and the woman Zayn loves is Moana. "Hmm, Zayn I don't think he would appear in real life. She will still be a mermaid.” Edgar said with a bit of caution. Zayn rushed off leaving Edgar alone in the restaurant without a word. Edgar looked at Zayn's back and let out a long sigh. This moment is not only once or twice. Edgar always tries to help his best friend get up and find another love.

Not feel the hot afternoon turned into the evening with a cool breeze. After leaving Edgar just like that, Zayn decided to go to the place where he met his idol, namely the sea. I don't know why the longing is increasing and not decreasing in the slightest every day. With the same wish to God every day, namely to meet Moana and live happily ever after. Arriving at sea, Zayn was shocked by what he saw, the circumstances around the sea were very messy like a tsunami that was blocking. But strangely, why don't local residents panic when the sea is full of beauty due to the disaster? Don't they know that the sea is damaged? Zayn thought confused and he felt like it was impossible.

As he continued walking and observing the dirty and messy sea, Zayn suddenly found a female figure lying near a large rock. He thought it was a tsunami victim, he swiftly helped him. When he turned the woman's body back to him, Zayn was shocked when he found someone who turned out to be a human similar to the person he always missed, namely Moana Alice Katlovly. But even more surprising and the big question is if that's Moana, why doesn't she have a mermaid tail? Or is she not Moana? But if it's not Moana, why are her face, curves, and everything on that woman so similar to Moana? Not thinking hard for long, Zayn took the woman in a hurry to go to the hospital. When he got there, the doctor immediately handled him. After waiting for a long time, finally, the doctor came out of the room and allowed Zayn to visit him.

Zayn entered and approached the woman carefully for fear of disturbing her and waking her up. When he was looking at a woman who looked very much like Moana, suddenly the woman woke up and winced in pain. Zayn panicked and tried to help. When the woman turned around, the woman was stunned, and immediately hugged Zayn tightly and then smiled sweetly.

"Zayn I'm back."

A little confused by the woman's statement, Zayn studied Moana's face. 

"Excuse me, are you the Alice I know?" Zayn asked Moana.

"Yes, Zayn I'm Moana Alice Katlovly you know". Moana said to Zayn. It didn't take long for Zayn to throw that longing hug at Moana.

"Really? I miss you, Alice." The hug grew tighter.

That longing can't be paid off with just a hug, but Zayn is very happy beyond the happiness he was when he first met Moana. Zayn was very happy when the person he was waiting for finally returned. Moana tells Zayn how her journey went to meet Zayn. After investigating, it turned out that Moana, being a normal human being, had to go through various requirements, insults, and insults. Moana had to change her form to become a dugong for 4 years and search for 7 pearls in each sea from 7 different seas. Not only that, but at first King Erick did not allow it and gave him a trial, namely for 1 year by confining him under the deepest sea. However, Moana followed her punishment and did not escape so that she could meet her idol. Why did Moana do that? Because he is aware, his life needs to be happy, if that happiness is in Zayn, then he will sacrifice it to become human and live with Zayn.

Five years ago…

The night shrouded in thick fog supports the leader and his subordinates who are talking about curses. Erick tried to interrogate Moana with his evil tone.

“Moana Alice Katlovly, how dare you ask for your full human form, huh?! Have you forgotten your pride?” the question was filled with a bandage of anger that became one.

"Sorry king, with the respect that will not fade, I apologize in advance for this decision. But I can't if I have to live like this until the end of my life. I realized my happiness lies with Zayn." The submission felt reassuring that Moana wanted to be human.

Erick spread that hatred through his sharp gaze on Moana. But after thinking about it he wouldn't lose losing a mermaid-like Moana. And he doesn't care about his happiness.

"Okay, if that's your wish then I'll grant it. But don't ever step your feet into the sea water. Because the sea will hate you forever Moana. And if you step on it, then you will be a dugong forever. Got it?” a little jolt came out of Erick. Moana just nodded.

When the deal was done, Moana and Erick confronted Erick who was carrying an ancestral stick. Moana was directed to bring white and blue cloth, then the king pointed to the stickup and recited his magic spell.

"Humbala Humbala heooo humbala humbala heya heya hoooo hiyakkk".

“Duarrr…”

There was a huge sound of thunder and a dark aura in the room when the incantation was echoed. The thunder continued to sound; the water roared like a tsunami. And it came when Moana became a dugong.

After changing her form, Moana lives her life in peace and carries out her king's orders to find pearls. He ignores the insults around him, he must carry out this mission for the sake of his future happiness. That evening, after he finished carrying out his duties as a condition of being human, suddenly living in the sea became as dark as night, and not long after, there was a huge tsunami with strong winds. The inhabitants of the sea are frightened by this incident. When Moana was about to enter the room, suddenly her body flew by itself. The hurricane took Moana and followed the sea to land by turning Moana into a Human. While still on the way, Moana did not realize that her form had become human. He could not bear the pain in his head from the hurricane. Eventually, Moana lost consciousness. And Moana was stranded on land near a big rock. Where did he meet Zayn?

After telling about Moana's struggles, Zayn was angry because he thought Erick's actions were so evil. But Moana released Zayn's anger and said that he was okay and that it was over. And finally, Moana became human.

"Are you still in love with me Zayn?" Moana asked a little scared.

Zayn smiled and held Moana's hand. "I always expected you to come into my life Moana. My love has not faded for you in the least. And God is very good at granting my prayer” he said while hugging Moana.

"I will introduce you to my grandfather, that there is a beautiful angel who is ready to be my partner, I love you, Alice." said Zayn, kissing his forehead for a long time.

"Thanks, Zayn, I love you too."