Race Against Time: A Thrilling Jakarta Mall Adventure
FluentFiction - Indonesian
Race Against Time: A Thrilling Jakarta Mall Adventure
Di sebuah pusat perbelanjaan yang ramai di Jakarta, terdengar suara gemuruh orang-orang yang sibuk berbelanja memanfaatkan diskon besar-besaran setelah Tahun Baru.
In a bustling shopping mall in Jakarta, the rumbling sound of people busy shopping could be heard, taking advantage of the huge discounts after the New Year.
Putri, seorang gadis yang lucu dan ceria, sedang bergegas dengan langkah sedikit panik.
Putri, a cute and cheerful girl, was hurrying with slightly panicked steps.
Ia perlu membeli hadiah ulang tahun untuk temannya, dan hanya memiliki waktu 15 menit sebelum acara tukar kado dimulai.
She needed to buy a birthday gift for her friend and only had 15 minutes before the gift exchange event started.
Saat itu musim hujan, dan rinai gerimis menari di atap mal, membuat suasana semakin meriah.
It was the rainy season, and the drizzle danced on the roof of the mall, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Putri menghela napas, menyadari ia terlupa membawa daftar belanja.
Putri sighed, realizing she forgot to bring her shopping list.
"Tidak apa," gumamnya kepada diri sendiri, "aku pasti bisa mengingat sesuatu yang bagus.
"It's okay," she muttered to herself, "I can surely remember something nice."
"Di tengah keramaian, ia bertemu Budi dan Adi, yang juga sibuk dengan urusan masing-masing.
Amidst the crowd, she met Budi and Adi, who were also busy with their own errands.
"Budi, Adi!
"Budi, Adi!
Bantu aku dong, cari hadiah cepat!
Help me out, find a quick gift!"
" seru Putri.
Putri called out.
Budi, sambil menggendong barang-belanjaan, tertawa kecil.
Budi, carrying shopping bags, chuckled.
"Putri, kamu selalu begitu sih, nanti-nanti terus.
"Putri, you're always like this, putting things off.
Mana sempat bantu, aku harus cari sepatu buat acara nanti malam," ujarnya.
No time to help, I have to find shoes for the event tonight," he said.
Adi menimpali, "Aku juga lagi buru-buru, ada promo flash sale di toko sebelah.
Adi chimed in, "I'm in a rush too, there's a flash sale at the store next door."
"Putri berpikir sejenak untuk membeli kartu hadiah.
Putri briefly thought about buying a gift card.
Tapi, ia ingat bahwa temannya baru saja pindah ke apartemen baru.
But, she remembered that her friend had just moved to a new apartment.
"Ah, pasti ada yang lebih spesial," pikirnya, menepis ide kartu hadiah.
"Ah, there must be something more special," she thought, dismissing the gift card idea.
Dengan cepat, Putri menyelinap di antara kerumunan, mencari-cari barang yang cocok.
Quickly, Putri weaved through the crowd, searching for a suitable item.
Matanya tertuju pada toko dekorasi yang penuh warna-warni.
Her eyes landed on a colorful decor store.
Di sana, di sudut etalase, ia melihat sebuah hiasan unik yang cocok sekali untuk apartemen temannya.
There, in a display window corner, she saw a unique ornament perfect for her friend's apartment.
Namun, tangan lain juga meraihnya pada saat yang bersamaan.
However, another hand reached for it at the same time.
Putri tersenyum sopan pada wanita muda di sampingnya.
Putri smiled politely at the young woman next to her.
"Maaf, saya sangat perlu barang ini.
"Sorry, I really need this item.
Saya sudah lama mencarinya sebelum akhirnya menemukannya hari ini," katanya sambil pura-pura tampak sedih.
I've been searching for it for a long time and finally found it today," she said, pretending to look sad.
Wanita itu tertawa, tertular oleh semangat Putri.
The woman laughed, infected by Putri's enthusiasm.
"Baiklah, ambil saja.
"Alright, you can have it.
Sepertinya kau lebih membutuhkannya," katanya sambil menyerahkan hiasan itu.
It seems like you need it more," she said, handing over the ornament.
Dengan perasaan lega dan gembira, Putri segera menuju kasir.
Feeling relieved and happy, Putri quickly headed to the cashier.
Hatinya ceria, bukan hanya karena mendapatkan hadiah yang sempurna, tetapi juga merasakan serunya petualangan belanja di saat-saat terakhir.
Her heart was joyful, not only because she got the perfect gift but also because she felt the thrill of a last-minute shopping adventure.
Di dalam hatinya, Putri berjanji pada dirinya sendiri untuk lebih baik dalam merencanakan waktu ke depan, meskipun ia juga tahu bahwa ia akan tetap menikmati adrenalin berbelanja di menit-menit terakhir nanti lagi.
In her heart, Putri promised herself to be better at planning her time in the future, although she also knew she would still enjoy the adrenaline of last-minute shopping again later.
Saat ia keluar dari mal menuju acara ulang tahun, hujan semakin deras.
As she exited the mall heading to the birthday event, the rain poured even harder.
Tapi kali ini, Putri tak lagi khawatir.
But this time, Putri was no longer worried.
Ia tahu, ia telah berhasil menyelamatkan hari itu dengan cara yang mengesankan, meski dalam waktu yang sangat singkat.
She knew she had successfully saved the day in an impressive way, despite the very short time.