A Gift for Lala

Twenty-One - Why Should I Be Stuck?

"Metal."

"Eh. Huh yeah?"

"You're great, yeah."

I then focused my attention on Yola. Sooner or later I knew Yola was gonna talk to me.

"Great? Why great?" I'm rattled. Yola looked serious this time. Yola smiled cynically.

"When you first entered this school, you were like an autistic person."

What??? Yola said what? I'm autistic? But I understand why he said that. I admit.

"I can't believe you're making a lot of surprises here."

Oh, finally the queen Yola is aware of my whereabouts. Hmmm..he may be disturbed because the bright light begins to dim. I remained silent and waited for the continuation of Yola's words.

"Do you like Fadly?"

What celebration is that? If I like him, he'll take Fadly? Basic greedy!

"No. I don't like Fadly" I replied honestly.

"So you like Junot?"

DEGG! What am I supposed to answer? Yola seemed to want to trap me with that question. I'm still quiet. 

"Why silence? Means..."

"No! You're wrong! I don't like Junot either."

That sentence just came out of my mouth. Let these girls be satisfied. Suddenly my phone rang. I looked at the LCD screen. Heh? Trian's? Eventually this person showed up too. I glanced at Yola at a glance then pressed the 'yes' button'.

"Hello..."

"Hello Lala's... Hey. Now I'm in Semarang, you know."

"What?? In Semarang? Over where?? I'm gonna see you!"

I can't lie that I'm so glad that Trian is in Semarang. I'm curious to see my best friend.

"What's? In Cinema? The Paris Love Story movie?"

It's weird!! We also need to meet at the cinema. It's just weird this Trian. Hmmm, but it's okay, it's indeed later I want to watch A'am, and Fadly said he wanted to come along. 

After Trian finished calling, I looked over at the bench next door, Yola was gone. Yess! I couldn't stand Yola's question.

Classes started getting crowded, I saw Heina and Pipin jumping for joy because they won a quiz on the radio with a free 'Paris Love Strory' ticket prize'. And from the front door I saw A'am brandishing two cinema tickets. It's great! I don't know where he got that from. I'm really happy because it means I can have a lot of material to talk to Gigi about this flm. And I'm also happy because I'm going to see Trian.

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I just found out why almost half of the school's gonna come to the movies this afternoon. The film will also be screened by the lead actor, Cristian Prastyo. Hmm. And just like the others I was also curious to see this Pras up close. Definitely cute.

"What afternoon's tour?"

"Well, we meet there. Mama mustn't let me go alone." A'am nodded in understanding. Then A'am went to the motor park and promised to meet at the cinema.

Just as I was about to take another step, I heard a voice calling my name. I stopped as Fadly nimbly blocked my steps. Oh no! Don't expect me to drive Fadly home. I got on that abnormal bike. Pretty much.

"I'll take it, yeah."

"No, I've been picked up by Mr. Ali." 

"Who said Mr Ali would pick you up?" Uh, I cringe not understanding. What a surprise there is from Fadly.

"I told your mama that I'd let you go home. And in the afternoon we watch together..."

Fadly smiled without feeling guilty. Wha what?? How could Mama just let Fadly drive me home? Oh my... The matchmaking I thought yesterday has already happened. What the hell, shame me.

"Don't want to. You think I want to be rammed with your abnormal motorbike" I protested. Fadly laughs amusedly hearing me back on the bike yesterday as an abnormal motor.

"This time you don't have to be afraid, Madam Lala. Come on, let's go home." My hand was then pulled by Fadly without permission. And this time all eyes looked back at us. And I could see Flowers and some of her friends staring at us with expressions that were hard to explain. Maybe they think, where else did Fadly come after? Or maybe, Yes Forg... Fadly's taste is now changing, why is she holding a girl like that?

Although a little proud to be close to the likes of Junot and Fadly, but this is weighing me down a little. I'mtired. Dingy. Tired of all the talk, scorn and gossip of the people.

"Filly!!" 

The realm of danger rings in my ear. Fadly then stopped his steps. I saw Flowers approaching us, accompanied by the supportive gaze of his friends. Trouble again...

"What's up?" asked Fadly without any burden, but I could see the look on the pretty face of the half-strung Flower. He looks angry.

"What do you mean?" Flowers looked at me and Fadly took turns. I don't like this kind of situation. I'm trying to get my hand out of Fadly's. But Fadly clasped my hand even tighter. And the Flower saw that scene.

"I didn't expect it." Flowers looked at me sharply, the tip of her lips slightly pulled upwards making a cynical smile.

"Why did you apologize to me yesterday? Are you sure you can't deapetin Yola? That so?"

Fadly was silent. I'm getting the hell out of here.

"So what can make you see him?"

I was surprised by the words Flowers. That was cruel to his words. Why would a person as beautiful and graceful as a Flower be able to put out such bad words? Does he think he's too good? Too pretty? And I can't be compared to him?

"It's over."

Finally Fadly said something too. The flowers are silent. Then without saying anything more, Fadly stepped back and I could only follow the steps of her wide legs leaving the Flower. At first glance I saw the eyes of the flower glazed over. Hoaahh.... Why should I get caught up in this kind of trouble????

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