Aretta & Secrets

Back to Routine

Gio led me up the stairs to our new home and unlocked the large door at the front. Our residence is indeed on the second floor because the first floor we have discussed to create a business place that will join the bookstore owned by Oma Dewi. He opened the door after the key was turned and showed me the contents of our new house that would be the shelter for both of us. Everything looks different.

If yesterday only painted plain ivory white, now it has been given a soft pastel color in mint. Inside is also filled with sofas and other furniture that adds a comfortable impression. I recognized the decorative lights I took from the house. Now it's pretty in this room.

I turned my head again and found a woman I knew very well coming out of Gio's room.

"Aretta!" Ana ran up to me and grabbed me straight into her arms. He checked my situation with a worried look. I chuckled and held him back so he could calm down. It seems he knows what happened to me and he also seems to have moved to this place. He'll sleep with Gio. I don't care about that as long as their relationship ends up going more seriously.

Ana brought her household supplies as well. He brought Ac that I could not buy because there was no second also brought kitchen equipment such as microwave, magic com, blender, and other purposes that escaped my purchase. It turns out Ana is more useful than my own sister when it comes to household. Lucky for us because there was Ana.

Gio pushed me a little to immediately see my room, "Gue show you your room," he urged. He opened the door on the other side and showed the contents. In the last two days while I was at Aidan's house, Gio managed to paint my old dull bed into a new one. Now it has changed color to cream color and looks more beautiful. He also gave me a curtain on my bed. She made it like a princess' bed.

"Gio! Thank you." Thank you." I jumped into his arms and wrapped my arms around his neck. Maybe he was surprised by my reflexes and fortunately he was able to keep his body in balance. Gio returned my embrace.

"It's a surprise for you so you don't remember all the bad things in the old house." I nodded slowly. Moved because Gio gave me an unexpected surprise.

I also turned to Ana and hugged her as a thank you. Because there's no way Gio could have solved this on his own. It must be Ana who chooses what accessories to put here because if it was Gio himself, she would definitely buy a sheet with a picture of a ball.

"Now you have to get into bed because you have to rest" Gio ordered me while lifting his blanket so I could get into bed. I didn't want to bother changing clothes and immediately happily slipped into a new blanket of hard work. I immediately curled up for a nap.

Two days passed and my days were filled with just a lot of naps. We can be a little calm because the business we will run is already me and Aidan plan well. Gio agreed with all the plans we made. Both Ana and Gio forbid me to do homework. They told me to stay relaxed watching TV on the couch or reading a book in bed. But I'm very happy to do both of those things.

Rafa and Rendi came back to visit me. This time my friend came to my house.

"Aretta!" they shouted as soon as the door opened. I jumped in shock until I dropped the remote I was holding.

I held my chest, "Geez! Surprised to know. Why the hell yell," I murmured but still stood up to warmly welcome these two friends. They looked at me with their guilty faces. I turned my eyes and allowed the two to sit on the available sofa.

Yes, because I ordered a sofa set with a sofa bed at the end. Although second but the quality is still good.

"Lo's going to school on Monday?" Randy asked expectantly. I nodded quickly. I am tired of dying at home. Just shut up and can't do anything.

"That's how. Doain aja, because my brother is fussy."

It's true, isn't it? I'm not exaggerating about that because he's a protective sanhat. But honestly I'm very grateful. I am so happy that there are so many people supporting me. Not only Gio, now I also have Aidan, Rendi and Rafa, even Ana too.

A year ago I never thought I would have even one friend. Things have changed and it seems that justice is still on my side because I was given a lot of love from the people around me.

***

Monday came and it was time to go back to school. I immediately got out of my bed which had been a prison for me for two days.

After taking a shower and getting ready to enjoy breakfast, I made sure to regain my appearance. Covering those bruises has become my specialty because I have been receiving them for a long time. So it's not hard to do this one last time.

After making sure everything was ready, I immediately headed to the kitchen to eat my breakfast. This morning I chose to fill my stomach with cereal and milk. Best choice because I didn't want to cook this morning.

"What a passion for school." I punched him in the arm and went back to struggling with my breakfast, pretending to be offended.

I finished my breakfast and went back to the room to pick up my own oversized hoodie. I deliberately wore loose clothing so as not to get the attention of the Lord. Until now I was still disgusted if I had to deal with that man. Though I tried to stay away and not wear inviting clothes, but the man still wandered around to bother me.

I grabbed my bag and said goodbye to the people at home. I will walk to school because now the distance from school and home is not far. Today is the perfect form of the new version of Aretta. I don't want to think of anything else that could ruin my mood.

I walked through the front door of the school. It felt like everyone's eyes were straight on me. It seems that they did do that every time a student came in through that door. I was grateful for just the gaze given, some children even got scorned for a new appearance style or for a new haircut. People really lack their jobs.

I know why they don't bother me, because I'm still a new student here despite being here for almost a few months. I don't think I should be bothered to know where I am because without them warning I already know where and how I should behave at this time.

I feel comfortable with the situation now without having to accept the annoying stares of others. This time I feel grateful to have been a victim of bullying. But at least I have to stay in this school for the next three months.