
"Thankyou, Bim." I received the tissue he gave me and wiped my shoes and calves that were splashed with water.
Then I heard the bell go in. Bimo and I rushed to class with the distance we agreed on together.
But when I turned to the right in a hasty step and did not look at the surrounding situation, someone bumped into me and made me almost fall if Bimo did not hold my back immediately. I blinked, somewhat surprised by Bimo's gentle jolt. He straightened my body before walking ahead of me.
"Grpss... Sorry!" he said while covering his mouth with lips that were purposely gawking.
"Sih.." I muttered.
"How are you? It has been a long time since we met. Where's he from? Vacation or in jail in a golden cage?" he said with a satirical tone.
I smiled doubtfully, "I'm good, Sih. But I'm sorry I rushed to class!"
Asih held my arm when she was about to step and gripped it tightly,
"You say we will be friends and bestie. But, your father make Baskara gone!"
I frowned confusedly, "Baskara left? Where's where?"
Asih squealed and nagged with a Dutch accent that I did not understand.
I shrugged as he left me thinking about his words.
Speaking of Baskara. Where's she? Why as long as I was punished by Father he did not come to see me. Said friend!
Oh God! It turns out having a boyfriend makes you forget about your best friend.
I spread my legs wide when I found out I was late for class. And an unexpected welcome as soon as I felt it. Some of the students saw me indifferently, some more threw their faces away as I tried to smile towards them.
I faintly heard a sentence that would imprint on my memory forever.
The members of the OSIS, late, make a scene, want to be admired and respected, but their behavior does not reflect the personality of a child King!
I looked towards the human who spoke like that.
I smile even though my heart is hurt because.
"In my house there is a mirror. I read every day, but my mirror says there is no perfect man in this world. Including the King's son! Prince Harry just to give up his title just for the sake of living life as an ordinary people. Try asking him, how heavy is being a descendant of the King? If you already know the answer. Maybe silence is better!"
A teacher who had just walked into the classroom immediately hit the blackboard.
"Welcome back princess. Are you ready for studing?" exclaim Miss Kirana. I nodded, "Yes, Miss." I replied as I opened my textbook. I lyrically Bimo with my tail. He moved his seat, now he sits beside my study table, even though we are sitting alone.
Miss Kirana smiled faintly, "I hope you don't miss the English subjects because in a few weeks we have entered the odd semester exam!"
I was beating in my heart. Yes although I went online and studied all the subjects myself without a more detailed discussion, I quite understand English. Understandably, Oma Laura slalu invited me to speak English because Oma did not want to forget about her culture.
***
The first hour of study is over and the break begins. Some students have already left the class.
This morning I intend to meet Baskara before meeting Revi mas for breakfast together. I miss him, a month not met for sure he also misses me. This adorable friend.
As I was about to get up, Bimo called out to me.
"What, Bim?" I asked, I picked up a cloth shopping bag containing provisions from Mother, "You meet Baskara and give him this breakfast."
"Well... Whither? Why did he change schools? Since when?" ask me in a row with a huffed tone.
My memory immediately shot up quickly recalling Asih's conversation earlier this morning. The moment he hit me and got angry was unclear.
"Yahanda made him go? But why, Bim! Answer!" read me while pulling up a chair and approaching it.
Bimo sighed, "It wasn't me who had to explain it. Eat your provisions, the queen mother will ask me later whether you eat the provisions or not!" demand's firm.
I immediately handed my provisions into his hands, "You eat! I'm gonna have breakfast with Revi!" I said to stand up, Revi must have been waiting for me. Kasian him, kasian hearts we both longed for.
"Where?" ask her while following me.
I stopped my steps right at the classroom door, turning around as the crowd of students were in the school corridor. Bimo quickly stopped his steps. He looked at me with a huff... Although his face was flat, his eyes looked curious.
"Bi... As long as I'm not in school, where's Revi, what's the matter?" ask me to be curious while cutting the provisions I gave to Bimo. Bimo gasped, then looked briefly out of class and approached me again, "You go to the cafeteria there, no pocket money?" ask directly. It might hurt his heart, but I'm lazy to also be a spectacle of the other students at the moment. Let Revi go to class if I don't meet him in the cafeteria.
Bimo shrugged his shoulders, his face looked thoughtful.
"Old!" my reflection while reaching into my uniform pocket, "Sana to the cafeteria! Buy warm sweet tea, you buy it too! Eat two packs of batagor! Shucks!" force me while handing over my allowance to him.
Bimo looked at the money I gave him, then looked at me in wonder, "Ndoro ayu has brought provisions, why buy two?" tanyakanya.
"No massage? I'm not fired!" I said fiercely.
Bimo nodded his head, he looked at me for a while as if convincing myself that I was okay.
"I'm okay, Bim." I said with a smile.
"Don't go!" he pointed while pointing at my stool. I'm nodding. Where you're going anyway. My arrival at this school must have made a scene. I made sure I was wandering around the school. The other students are going to use me again, and I'm not quite ready for that.
I opened the bag that Mother brought.
"Nyammmyyy.." I'm happy. Mother is the best. My favorite food is all in here. Suddenly I felt happy and forgot about the unpleasant events at this school.
I chewed toast with peanut butter while staring at the door of the classroom, hoping Revi mas nongol with his smile and bushels belong to Mother.
But the truth is, until Bimo came with two cups of warm tea and my order. Revi did not come.
"Bi... Haven't you seen Revi's in the cafeteria?"
"Class eleven is practicum chemistry in the lab."
Bimo put my warm cup of tea on the table, and so did the bricks. I narrowed my eyes, "His return?" my many.
Bimo smiled slightly, "Still intact. Mr. Samsudin doesn't have any change in the money."
I narrowed my eyes, "So I owe you one?"
Bimo shook his head, "I'm a treat. Think of it as a form of thanks to me because Ndoro ayu has allowed me to take care of you." Bimo smiled even though his face did not see me anymore.
My tongue suddenly stifled. I can no longer afford to examine this reality, if Bimo is happy to take care of me.
...Happy Reading 🥰...