Asta Brata: Kartika
"No. We're best friends. And you can't apologize, "
Ismaya gawked at the large building that was in front of her. Building with black paint. It has large windows that adorn its walls. Its high roof is perfect for suicide. But Ismaya had no intention of doing so of course. Ismaya gulped her saliva nervously. He looked up when the gate of the house opened. Gaby in full uniform approached Ismaya with her flat face.
"No need to protect my home, can you? " gaby said sarcastically.
Ismaya. Then looked at Gaby awkwardly.
"Yuk, go! " bring Ismaya. Actually he's his own minder. Inside Gaby's house there must be a lot of vehicles that are nicer than her motorcycle matic bulb.
"Gue ain't matre, motherfucker! " ketus Gaby seemed to be able to read Ismaya's mind. Ismaya's getting clumsy. The guy held out the helmet Gaby received quickly.
"Gue wants to hurry up to school, " Gaby said as she climbed into Ismaya's arms. Ismaya pouting.
"It's great to be content:nature, lo, " whispered Ismaya.
"Gue can still hear your words, "gaby sizzle.
Ismaya quickly ran the bike before they continued to fight. Ismaya is lazy if you have to respond to long rants and turn off Gaby. The words coming out of the girl's mouth contained a poison that made the ears feel hot.
When the two arrived, Gaby immediately went down and handed the helmet to Ismaya. Without saying a word the girl breezed away. Making Ismaya desperately resist her desire to strangle Gaby to death.
But, Ismaya still chasing Gaby who inexplicably lashes out at her. "By, wait. I'm anterin to your class, "Ismaya follows Gaby's short but quick steps.
"Ck. before I see your face again! " sad Gaby.
Ismaya breathed air from her mouth. "Gue wants to talk about the same important thing. Ntar I samperin lo time off. Yeah, no?" Ismaya casually embraces Gaby, but is immediately pushed aside by the stone girl.
"No need to hold on, "gaby jolted.
Ismaya chuckles. Then walk quietly in Gaby. Until the two get to the front of Gaby's class.
"Gaby, "call Ismaya. Gaby turned around and rolled her eyes lazily.
"The spirit of learning, yes! don't be naughty in class, "Ismaya is scrambling her hair slowly. Makes Gaby quiet on the spot.
"Bye, dear, "ismaya's eyes glanced inside Gaby's classroom. Right where a guy was staring at her. Then turn away. Leaving behind Gaby who could only stare at her departure with a thrashing heart.
***
"I'm for the biology task group" said bu lastri in front of the class.
"The group consists of four children.The first group of Dhea, Saskia, Rafa, and Jonathan. Group two Ismaya, Raven, and Sinta. Group three.., " said Miss Lastri.
Kartika glanced at Ismaya who was focusing on Bu Lastri. He wanted to know how Ismaya reacted. But the guy was calm. Even back to glancing at Kartika back no. Kartika's heart was pounding nervously. But isn't this even good? This is a chance for him to fix the relationship, right?
Kartika immediately turned her eyes when Ismaya turned her head back. The guy raised his eyebrows. Kartika felt her heart operating faster when she was caught observing the boy.
"Anybody mind the group I'm proposing? " ask Ms. Lastri after she finishes reading the task group. None of the students raised their hands.
"All agreed. So much from me. See you at the next lesson, "close the teacher before leaving the class.
Kartika quickly tidied up the book as Ismaya left. He should talk to that guy. Ismaya is walking outside the classroom.
"Thank you! " call Kartika. Ismaya stopped and turned around. Furrowing his brows. Kartika approached the guy.
"Group tasks... At home, "Kartika tried to stare at Ismaya. The guy nodded his head. Then wait for Kartika to say something again.
Ismaya raised one eyebrow. To put Kartika to shame. "Bye. I want to change sports clothes. "after Kartika just left. For some reason, being near Ismaya right now made him nervous.
Ismaya shrugged then headed to her locker to pick up a sports shirt.
***
Ismaya sat on the outskirts of the Volleyball court after his team played. The guy flicked his gym shirt because of the stifling. Some people disbanded. Sports lesson is over. Ismaya standing. He'll buy a drink in the cafeteria.
As he passed the pool, he heard voices. Ismaya frowned. Over time, it was clear that it was the sound of laughter. The kind of laughter that made the person who heard it must have felt annoyed. Ismaya immediately entered the pool at that moment. His eyes found Mia and Disa standing on the edge of the one hundred and eighty-five-meter-high pool. And inside the pool, someone was trying to reach something to get out of the pool while Mia and Disa were still laughing happily. Laughing at the girl that Ismaya knows who she is.
"Kartika! " call Ismaya. Disa and Mia looked over. They immediately ran when they saw Ismaya running and then entered the pool.
Ismaya tries to reach Kartika's body thrashing in the water. The girl's hands and feet move fast which only creates splashes of water. Ismaya holds Kartika's waist. Slowly, the girl's body stopped moving. Ismaya immediately swam to the edge. Placed Kartika's body on the edge of the pool. Trying to wake the fainted Kartika. Ismaya patted Kartika's cheek slowly. But it didn't work. Ismaya pressed Kartika's stomach. Several times he did so until the water came out of the girl's mouth. But Kartika was not aware.
With determination, Ismaya lied to Kartika's body and ran towards the UKS while people looked at her curiously.
***
The first thing Kartika saw when she first opened her eyes was the white ceiling of the UKS. The girl groans. His head turned towards someone who had just come. Instantly, Kartika held her breath. The awkwardness filled his feelings. Hana is approaching him.
"Where are you? " ask Hana while tidying up the items she used to help Kartika after fainting in the pool. Today Hana is in charge of care in the UKS.
Kartika did not answer. The girl took her eyes off. Look at the wall instead of looking at Hana.
"Ismaya brought you here, "Hana's story. "It just so happens to be my job today, "
Kartika was silent. He regrets breaking up his friendship with Hana, Ratih, and Tari. Honestly, he always felt lonely. It was her fault that she chose Mia and Disa. Both wanted Kartika to fall. Kartika is stupid.
"Gue left, " said Hana after finishing cleaning the tools. Hana opened the door as Kartika spoke softly.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong because I thought lo, Tari, the same Ratih did not care. I was wrong. I'm sorry, " said Kartika ventured. His body is still limp. Even so, he tried to sit down.
Hana stop. The girl was still not moving in place. The atmosphere of UKS is quiet. The atmosphere of the room became cold.
"Gue's wrong. I can't be a good person. I always wanted everything to go my way. I fucked you all up. I'm selfish. I'm hypocritical. I..., "Kartika is starting to sob. Tears began to fall from both cheeks. "Gue's a bad guy. I don't deserve to be forgiven. "
Hana turned. The girl approached Kartika who now put one arm to cover her eyes. "Gue doesn't deserve your forgiveness, "Isak Kartika.
Hana held her breath. Her chest felt tight. Their friendship... Should they end up pretending not to know each other. How hypocritical of him! Hannah loved Kartika. He loved Kartika like a brother.
"Stupid gue. I'm..., "
"Udah, "Hana held onto Kartika's arm which did not close her eyes. It did not change the position of Kartika. "Lo is not rich. Lo a good man. Not a bad person, " Hana said. The girl is now holding Kartika's shoulder. Kartika keeps away the arms that cover her eyes.
Hana hugged Kartika. "Lo my best friend. Friends Dance and Ratih. The four of us, "Hana said in her arms. Makes Kartika more fun.
"I'm sorry, Han. I'm sorry, " whispered Kartika parau.
"No. We're best friends. And you can't apologize, "
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