Azaleas
Mosaic 27: Inauguration OF STUPA
‘It's none of my business if it's about your family? Then why do you like me?’
Slamming hard at the door of the room, Niska opened her black cupboard and suitcase, stuffing some clothes with straws into the suitcase. Do it with anger. Without noticing Fauzi who went inside and noticed him. This time Niska ruffled all the contents of the closet, throwing everything at her carelessly as if it could throw away this burning and painful emotion.
A black shirt outfit was captured by Fauzi, and sat casually on a bed beside the laid suitcase.
“This little suitcase where fit brings all your clothes.” Fauzi's comments stop Niska, who belicily annoyed her.
Although the gaze was filled with anger, stared at so gently by Fauzi, the flame dimmed. Niska could not linger angry at Fauzi. By itself the emotion degenerates and makes it look bad. All was messy and his face was reddened sadly. It's not natural that he was defending his mother, but why he was slapped.
Fauzi stood up, approached her, and lightly hugged Niska. Just put his hands on Niska's shoulders and patted her twin on the back. His head was close to Niska's right ear.
“Don't dirty your heart by hating it, and save your energy for tomorrow. You're the strong girl I've met.”whispers Fauzi, stroking Niska's hair back in her arms, resting her head on Fauzi's shoulder and shedding tears.
The morning. At breakfast. Fauzi admitted that Niska was very good at acting, salute her figure who sat without stiff in front of Julia and Tommy. He even ate well, and said sorry. Although not a sincere apology, Fauzi can feel it is just an apology that is just a small talk and challenges Julia to bet cold and rude words later.
Mela, is a mother who is too soft and sometimes naive according to Niska. He apologizes to Julia first, doesn't see Niska that night and begs Tommy not to be rude to Niska. The end can be ascertained he is the one who must give up and return to acting like a servant.
Robby, that guy is so sorry about last night. He dared not speak to Niska who ignored him, and chose to apologize sincerely to Fauzi. He really did not want his mother to be rude, past or present.
Dressed in a STUPA uniform in the form of a shirt with a special backpack traveling to the mountain, Niska got off the bat and patted Fauzi's back hard, thanking him for driving her. During the trip Fauzi continued to nag, telling Niska to be firm with the members, punishing them if necessary. Niska justified it by saying, will punish Azalea no matter the mistakes made by her former best friend, beyond the suspicion of Fauzi even supported her.
Not directly on the bus, Niska saw Regi and Ashita sitting next to each other while laughing together. Behind the high-end glass window of the bus, Niska realizes they look familiar.
Fauzi slapped hard on Niska's backpack until the girl staggered forward and scattered her daydream.
“Spirit!” sincerely Fauzi, Niska smiled and immediately boarded the bus, waved at Fauzi, passed Regi's bench, chose to sit two benches after Regi, still waving cheerfully at Fauzi. At first glance, without him noticing, Regi noticed him, glanced at Fauzi and ignored Ashita's remarks.
On the other hand, in front of the toilet cubicle whose door was closed, Novel held her hand in boredom.
“Can be faster, bus will go!” upset Novel, along with the open door, Azalea had just changed into a pair of pants that Novel had bought with the members' special black STUPA uniform. Because there's no way he's going camping in a dress?
“Quiet a little, just also three minutes.” said Azalea. And both of them walked leisurely towards the parked bus. Azalea was excited, her heart was racing impatiently waiting for today, while Novel was just acting normal. If not for wanting to repay Azalea's kindness when she was terrorized, Novel would not have attended any event, let alone entered this club, which required her to blend in with many people.
They're running into Fauzi.
“You drove Niska?” azalea asked reflexively as her eyes looked at the bicycle that Fauzi was pushing. Something must have happened, but Niska doesn't usually come to school without a private car.
“Welcome to enjoy your trip,” said Fauzi cheered, thanks to the help of Regi, Azalea got a signature permission from her father to camp, especially the inauguration day was held on the same day as their date.
“This is a miracle,” concluded Azalea sumringah. He did not realize his date schedule with Regi would be filled with inauguration.
“Stop talking, and we're leaving now!” sela Novel, passing through Fauzi, had stopped for a moment while saying thank you very slowly.
Azalea followed, took the plump on Fauzi's shoulders lightly, “He actually liked this event, and thanked you.” Azalea timpal, Fauzi gave a small nod, and noticed the two girls walking towards the bus.
“I hope you can be with him again,” murmured Fauzi hope, someday Niska and Azalea make up.
All the organizers and members started climbing the mountain after getting off the bus, with their pretty heavy luggage looking spirited. So did Azalea, who would not want to scratch Niska. Niska was alone, and didn't say much. Azalea wanted to say hello and invite him to a chat, but he doubted Niska would respond well. This time Azalea glanced at the Novel who was beside her but did not bring any interesting chatter, this little sister of her class was still cold, it was just that there were some sweet things from her, and made them familiar by themselves.
He's lucky there's still a novel, but Niska. He must be lonely and sad, seeing Regi and Ashita who had been sticking together.
Novel was busy making tents, as well as other members, only Azalea who had been silent, noticed Niska who seemed different. Unusually Niska did not approach and give a rude talk to him, he completely ignored everyone and his place.
After taking a break from the activity of building a tent for everyone without the help of the committee. Azalea took the drinking water, finding the figure of Niska who was walking away from the STUPA position.
Following on, his intention was hindered when Regi came and greeted him.
“Don't greet me, I promised I'd stay away from you while at STUPA.”
“But I don't have such an appointment.”
“Stay, I do not feel well noticed people later, we are fiancee loh.”
“I remember it.”
“Ya has stepped aside!”
“Galak once.” ledek Regi. “Do you feel good?” ask Regi seriously, Azalea just saw it, take it seriously. “You must be feeling uncomfortable and seen as weird by everyone, I know that.”
“You're right, they intimidated me with a look.”
“So sweetnya, you're very attentive.” praise Azalea come to be literate.
“Watch this date gift from me.” smile Regi.
“Thanks for setting up my campaign equipment.” sincere Azalea.
“What's wrong, I also helped Novan and Novel.” I Regi. “You want to see him?” tanya Regi glanced at the departure of Niska. Azalea nodded. “Since I felt he was out of focus, and turned weird. Looks like he's avoiding me.”
“Maybe because you just keep going with Ashita,” Azalea's nagging, thinking the situation between them is quite complicated, is not Regi should be with Azalea because they are engaged, but instead bonded with former lovers and friends.
“I was with him only talking about STUPA,” elak Regi was not happy, considering back to Niska's love statement a few days ago.
“I hope everything is fine,” smiles Azalea, disperse her daydreams about the worst possible thing that happened to Niska, Regi agrees in silence until Ashita calls her in preparation for the inauguration.
The period of the STUPA inauguration process, passed smoothly, although ...
Niska's change of attitude was slightly different, more silent and very fierce. Azalea and Regi realized it. Regi asked what had happened, but Niska answered him coldly and that whole day she had completely avoided Regi.
Dressed in Junior High School uniforms, Azalea and Niska were taking shelter together under a large tree, leaning each other's backs against the tree, enjoying a gust of wind that was more pronounced as they sat there. Up to 10 minutes passed while having a fun chat between the two.
They look compact, and chimed in with each other's words, sometimes laughing together. After tired of chatting about the grandfather who at that time forbade Azalea to go to play, and only allowed Niska to go home to accompany Azalea, the two fell silent for a moment.
It was common for Niska to know the time limit and all the rules that Grandfather had made for Azalea. When all classmates study in groups or visit one of the friends' homes, Azalea will be picked up and go home after taking a language course, continued management, and the afternoon languished at home. That's how it is every day.
There are no picnics or just enjoying the playground.
“Lea, I think I like someone.” I'm Niska.
“Really? Man?” ledek Azalea's.
“Of course, and I intend to express my feelings to her.”
“Who is he? Tell me who that guy is!”
For the first time Azalea whined and mocked Niska who was liking someone. Niska said if she was accepted then Azalea would know. But until graduating Junior High, Azalea had no idea who the man was.
Niska obviously can't say it. After entering High School, the day he wanted to express love, Regi instead expressed love for Ashita. And it was their first day, with the support of Azalea. Through the intermediary of Azalea, who encouraged and united the Ashita Regi. Niska was disappointed, angry at Azalea, who was insensitive to her feelings all along.
The committee meeting was completed a few minutes ago. But Regi and Ashita are still in the tent, talking about the important things about Tiara and Robby's relationship. Ashita asks Regi for help to unite the two again, including with Novel. The relationship of the three could not be left alone, let alone Tiara had no intention of stopping her lie.
Therefore, the two are always together and talk a lot.
“I'll talk to Robby, he also wants to reconcile Tiara and Novel.” said Regi decided, in a moment he has to prepare for the evening post.
“Hm, okay. Contact me anytime.” pinta Ashita.
Silent moment. Aware if there is still something Ashita wants to say, Regi chose to wait, giving a chance. While behind the tent, Niska unintentionally stopped, looking at the shadow of the two.
“I'm sorry for disconnecting you that time.” Ashita started, hesitating a little, but Regi was still silent. “Actually I still like you, I chose this school also to meet you, as well as STUPA. Regi, I, I want us, hm, will you date me again?” a startling love statement, Niska clasps her fingers tightly in her reflexes, waiting expectantly for Regi's answer, hoping Regi rejects Ashita.
“It's too sudden.” said Regi scratching the nape of his neck without cause, “Sorry I can't answer it now.” Niska's fist loosened along with her breath held, implied disappointment in the look on her face. Regi's answer seemed to give Ashita hope, which meant Niska could have been rejected after the inauguration was over. Really sad. He thought and stepped blandly away from the tent.
If Niska's steps feel hollow, Azalea's steps are opposite, energetic and happy. If he did not remember many people there, he would have shouted loudly that he was very happy. This was the first time he could be this free, being in the middle of nature with a real night sky, accompanied by a bonfire, friends and good oxygen.
As the others grew weary, he was most enthusiastic about receiving postal duties at night. Where he had to go around the forest to get to a certain post, meet seniors who would question him some materials and practice directly in groups. Grateful that he was one group with Novel, Azalea convinced herself that she had memorized all the material.
Group after group passed.
Azalea enjoyed it well, although for a moment she felt sad when she was at the shadow post where only Niska was guarding, telling the right direction to the group to the next post. No one suspected, only Azalea who was glancing backwards, towards Niska who was passionately playing the flashlight, lit to death and so on. Azalea almost tripped if Novel didn't tell her to look ahead.
Regi and two colleagues served as sweepers, telling the committee stationed at the post that the group was over and they could go home. Arriving at Niska's post, Regi was restrained and did not continue his duties, telling the two friends to leave first.
“Niska, you ...” just Regi will talk, his walkie talkie lit up. A voice reported that Ashita was injured by slipping and falling into the lowlands, scratched by several twigs. Worried, Regi will immediately respond to be there.
Without a word, which added to Niska's depression, Regi turned away. Free to stop, Niska simply fell silent, deciding to walk alone to return to the camp.
