
It has become his hobby to play basketball, whether playing with one team or he plays alone. Frequent inter-school matches make Je known to many students and students from other schools.
Today there is no timetable of him practicing basketball with his peers. But because Je's mood is not okay, then basketball is the only way that can dampen and make Je's mood better.
Sweat flooded his entire body. Je bowed with a breath of gasp.
"You why?"
Je was shocked by the sound. The young man looked up to find Kenzo standing with his hands clasped across his chest. He was staring at her sharply.
Je re-enforced his body. Without a word he took his basketball and walked to the side of the court. Grab her bag and open it. Take mineral water in the packaging that he stored there. Sipped until the remaining half of the contents.
Then he dropped himself on the floor of the school basketball court. Hitting his long legs. With a blank look far ahead.
Kenzo knows that his cousin is not doing well.
"Why are you here? Are you not in college, brother?" ask Je.
Yeah, that's right. Kenzo has graduated from this school and is currently a student. Kenzo still visits the school a lot. Sometimes to play basketball or sometimes just want to play to meet Je.
"I went home. But there's nobody. Uncle Dirga and aunty La haven't come home yet. And you...." Kenzo raised his right arm. Look at the watch that's coiling there.
"Even this is five o'clock. But you're still here. By ourselves. Ck." Kenzo clucking.
Then the man sat down beside Je.
"You want a story now or ___" Not yet Kenzo continued his remarks but Je has interjected.
"Mom Sofia is engaged. Last night."
Kenzo was surprised, turning to Je with glaring eyes. "What's? You're not kidding, are you?"
"And do you know who Miss Sofia really is?" ask Je again.
Kenzo raised his shoulders. " Where do I know?"
"Mom Sofia is Hana's son."
"What's? How could. Hana's mom was your nanny, right?"
"Yes." Yeah."
"Yes God! The world is so narrow."
Again - again Kenzo clucked. But a moment later he looked back at Je.
"So... You're heartbroken" Kenzo said.
Je glared then mentoyor Kenzo's arm. "Fuck you brother!"
" Yes sorry. There are no other girls besides Sofia. Just let Sofia's Mom be engaged. The age of Sofia is ripe. You're the only one who doesn't know the rules. I love my own teacher."
"You don't make fun of me, brother."
And Kenzo laughed. Je, the young man immediately got up to his feet and grabbed his bag and left Kenzo just like that.
"Hey...! Wait for me!" Shouted Kenzo on Je.
***
The next day, Je who was not excited, because before the break the class was filled by Bu Sofia. Je really cursed his own stupidity. Why should he admire or even like Bu Sofia. And now look at Je's face that has been bent, tangled masai. I don't know because of what. Could she be heartbroken over Bu Sofia's engagement? Or feel sad because you can no longer admire Bu Sofia.
Je sighed, then closed his eyes. Remember what your mother said. Focus on learning and throw away the feeling of liking in teachers who are much older than his age.
Sayup Je heard someone's voice. Open his eyes, then look to the side. I found a girl sitting next to me. But the girl's gaze wasn't on him. Except straight ahead.
"What do you mean?" ask Je who feels sure if the girl is talking to him. Because there's no one else here but the two of them.
"I know you like Ms. Sofia" said the girl again.
Je woken. Looked at the girl. Not even Je recognized him. His name does not know. Je observes the girl next to him, and Je is convinced that the girl is not his classmate.
Choosing not to respond, Je stood up. But before Je left the girl, the words that made Je had to stare intently at the girl who was still sitting expressionless.
"I know Ms. Sofia's engaged. And you're heartbroken. Too bad. You are handsome and young. Why do you like Bu Sofia who obviously your age distance is far different. Wasting time."
Je who was furious replied to the girl's words." Who would dare to say that to me? "
" I'm a nobody. It's just that I'm looking at you. "
" You don't need to pity or pity me. "
" That heartbreak is indeed a pain, Jaghad. And you understand that."
"You know my name?" ask Je who is surprised to know the fact that the girl called him Jaghad.
"Who does not know a Jaghad Kingdom of the Universe. The cold guy that many girls like in school. But behind your cold nature is a mystery. And I already know, what mystery lies behind your cold and rigid nature."
Je really felt really angry. Without a word Je stepped out of the strange girl.
" I have a solution for you if you want to treat your broken heart. "
Je stopped and turned around." I don't need a solution from you. "
" You sure? What if all the students at school find out if a Jaghad likes Bu Sofia,"
"You...!!" Je pointed his finger at the girl.
But the girl just put her shoulders down.
"Be my girlfriend. And all your problems are done. You will no longer feel heartbreak. And I'm sure you'll forget about Bu Sofia, without anyone knowing that you liked Ms. Sofia all along. Hows it? You accepted my offer."
Je was tired of facing the girl.
" It's up to you to do what. "Je stepped back.
" so... You accepted my offer to be my lover....! " the girl screamed again.
" Yes, "
" My name is Rea. Remember that!! "
Shouted the girl who was still heard by Je.
" Rea, huh. " murmured Je until he had completely abandoned the girl.
Je doesn't care about all Rea's words. The girl had too much talk and knew too much about her. How could?
I thought, Who is Rea?
And how could the girl know all about him?
Good Lord! Je scooped his face. Can't believe all of it.