ALVIN Trying to Rise

Bus Ride

...Happy Reading's...

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"What's up, Vin? Mamang notice, you, daydreaming from earlier," asked Lukman, sitting in the chair next to Alvin.

At the moment they are sitting in front of the rented, Alvin just came home from the mosque, he did not go straight in as usual.

Alvin seemed to take a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

"I'm confused, Mang," replied Alvin.

"Why?" His forehead was wrinkled, with eyes slightly squinting.

"I'm going to get to work. But, with a High School diploma, where can I go? Or maybe, Momang, any advice?" ask Alvin.

Lukman seemed silent, he seemed to be remembering something, which could help Alvin.

"Actually in the workplace again there is lowonga. But, this is quite heavy work," said Lukman a little doubt.

"By, Mang. I want what work is important!" alvin answered with full attention.

"You sure? It's work in the field and it's full of risks, because you have to be directly involved with the workers in development" Lukman said, still hesitant with the approval of Alvin.

"Related, Mang. At least I want to try first, whether it's willing or willing, we'll see." Alvin said sure.

"Yes, tomorrow you just come to the workplace, so you can introduce the foreman and your other team," said Lukman.

"Well, Mang. tomorrow after school, I go there immediately," replied Alvin.

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In the morning as usual, Alvin would go to the campus by bus. But this time it was different from the previous days.

"Hi, Vin! It just so happens that we meet here" said Jani while Alvin was waiting for a bus at the nearest stop.

Alvin frowned, he stared at the puzzled whereabouts of Jani beside him.

Why is he here? inner Alvin while circulating his gaze, looking for a friend Jani or Anji.

However, he could not see them at all, so Alvin was forced to look at the girl beside him.

"Ngapain, you, here?" ask Alvin.

"My car broke down, so I had to take the bus" Jani said.

Alvin searches for Jani's car around him. "Where?"

Jani widened his eyes, he did not expect that Alvin would ask the whereabouts of his car.

"Eumh, i–it .. his car has been taken to the same workshop as my driver," replied Jani, in a slightly nervous tone.

Alvin raised one of his eyebrows, looking at Jani with a doubtful face, a little disbelief.

Jani's heart beat quickly, as the eyes of the two of them intertwined, until finally Jani turned his eyes first.

God, why is he so handsome? Make my heart not healthy, inner Jani, avoid Alvin's gaze.

Currently Alvin wears a black hodie with long jeans, also sneakers as a complement.

Actually all of it is not expensive goods, Alvin clothes buy from flea markets, or traditional markets, with prices that are very far from the products of malls, or other shopping centers.

His style is fairly simple, he never thought about prestige or so, until his life goes as it is.

However, because Alvin is quite good at matching clothes, coupled with a fairly good posture, making him always look handsome, even though his skin is not too white.

"Oh ...." Alvin nodded faintly, turning his eyes back to the streets. He saw that the bus he wanted to ride on was already approaching.

Jani breathed a sigh of relief, when he saw that Alvin no longer asked about his car.

The bus stopped in front of the bus stop. Because it is still the hours people leave for work, resulting in a crowded entrance, so it is quite difficult to enter.

Alvin easily overtakes the guys to get on the bus. Almost a month was in Jakarta and always went to rely on public transport, making him accustomed to density like this.

"Alvin, please don't let me in!" jani shouted, while jumping repeatedly and hands raised upwards, becoming a marker for Alvin.

Alvin who felt someone calling him stopped his steps, when one of his legs had almost touched the footing of the bus. He looked back, looking for the origin of the voice he was familiar with.

"Oh my God, this woman is making a fuss," muttered Alvin while returning to the back.

He took Jani's wrist and grabbed her. "Follow me."

Jani who saw Alvin holding his wrist, was fixated with a brain that seemed to turn empty.

Oh my goodness, that's cool! jani's inner scream, staring at the enchanted Alvin who was in front of her.

Jani even forgot that he was being pushed and narrowed by the crowd who wanted to get on the bus.

Alvin told Jani to sit in one of the empty seats, followed by himself.

"If you are not used to taking public transportation like this, do not need to be supportive," said Alvin after they both sat next to each other.

Jani, who had been glued to Alvin, blinked several times, trying to regain consciousness.

"But! I used to take the bus like this. You're the one who doesn't know" replied Jani, turning her eyes to the side.

"If it's normal, surely it didn't need my help to get in the dong." Alvin does not believe.

"Yes .. usually not much like this." Jani is still trying to give an excuse.

Alvin did not answer anymore, he chose to lean his body, while closing his eyes.

Yes, it is a very comfortable position for Alvin when riding public transportation like this. Sit with the chest closed while the eyes.

"Ck, basic!" decak Jani, look at Alvin who has closed his eyes.

The bus stopped at several stops, Alvin stood up when he saw a mother carrying a toddler in her cradle.

"Where are you going?" jani asked, blocking Alvin's hand.

"You sit down, I just want to give the chair to the mother" replied Alvin.

Jani looked a little disappointed, as Alvin stood up. But he also felt sorry for the mothers.

"Sit here, ma'am," said Alvin, as soon as he stood firm.

The mothers looked smiling, then memorized Alvin. "Thank you, Deck."

Alvin nodded, he continued with a standing position, while Jani sat near Alvin.

I guess he's the same guy around him. Turns out I was wrong, she was quite sensitive to the situation, Jani's inner self.

The bus stops at a helte not far from campus, Alvin sees Jani who is always staring at him when the bus is about to stop.

"Yep, it's here" Alvin asked. He helps Jani stand up and get out of the bus that feels still crowded by the number of passengers.

Once outside Alvin immediately released his hand, then walked ahead of Jani. He could see that there were a lot of campus children passing by.

"Eh, how come it's been removed anyway?" said Jani, when he felt his hand was no longer held by Alvin.

"Eh, wait!" Jani shouted while following Alvin's quick steps.

"It's so sweet to leave me!" gerutu Jani, after being able to equate his steps with Alvin.

"What else is it?" alvin asked, he really did not want any more rumors circulating about him and a woman, as was the case with Milka, during high school.

"Ya–, we're leaving bereng. You left me at the bus stop anyway?" Jani.

"You've reached campus, why else we have to be together.you also already know the way," replied Alvin

Jani sighed in annoyance, seeing Alvin who was still indifferent to him. Want it to feel he cursed and hit Alvin, vent his regret, see the cold and indifferent attitude Alvin.

Patience, Anjani, for a long time this twelve-door refrigerator will melt, if you continue to approach it, inner Jani.

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Make an effort? gotta. But, do not be too hopeful, because if sometimes hope will lead to deeper pain.