Ballad of Love Son of Man

APPROACHES

I didn't feel like I had been studying at this school for a semester or 6 months. It feels like just yesterday following OSEK.

I also have a lot of friends who are classmates and other classes. I also know a lot of my classmates. I am active in 2 extra-curricular activities that are most interested in students, namely Nature and Swimming Lovers.

With this activity, I started to make a lot of good friends. Including Antonio the most handsome guy in the class next door. Antonio used to meet me when he was following Nature Lovers.

And as usual Antonio will be very excited to follow this extra activity if there is me in it.

I know Antonio seems to like me but I never responded. Like this afternoon she suddenly came to me in class at recess.

I nudged Ratna's leg and gestured to help save me from Antonio, who was sitting down on my desk.

Uh

With her cool smile, surely the girl in this school will feel clamps if near her. I don't know if I like that smile.

" Andrea I'm hungry and want to enjoy a serving of box meatballs in the cafeteria. " Why is crispy

I glanced at him.

"Antonio please get off my desk! "

He chuckled while standing pretending to wipe my desk.

" Come on Drea, you must be hungry! This time I bought it" he said quickly

"Kok Andrea, it's just Ton. I'll hear it too! " said Ratna feigning protest. Ratna won't leave me alone.

" Okay.. The three of us went to the cafeteria" he said with a smile.

" Yes, you go first" I said reluctantly.

Then he walked out of class. Ratna whispered into my ear.

" Ehmm take it easy I will be your 3rd party with Antonio" he said with a wink. And I understand that signal

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In the cafeteria it was already half filled by the upperclassmen who blend between men and women.

I took my place in the corner directly facing the wide open canteen window.

"Andrea, what message did you have? " ask Antonio

"I want some dumpling noodles with hot tea" I replied

Ratna chose gado-gado and iced oranges. It turns out that Antonio chose meatballs like his wish in class.

As we waited for the order I saw a handsome figure that I had been thinking about lately. He came with 3 friends who I didn't know.

I pretended I didn't see him so he wouldn't see me with Antonio. I don't know why I feel uncomfortable with Antonio when there is Kak Aryo.

I wish he didn't know I was sitting on the corner bench.

Yet..

" Andrea! " shouted Brother Aryo. I had to look at it.

He walked over to me. Then

" may I join you here? "

I saw Antonio's face as reluctant. Ratna answered quickly

"Please, brother.Tuh next to Antonio is empty" he pointed out.

And he was casually sitting next to Antonio. I looked at the faces of the two of them in turn.

" Yates will be home from school. And don't forget you promised yesterday? Please enjoy lunch" he said with a smile.

I nodded in agreement. Because I was so intentional that Antonio knew I didn't have any feelings for him. His face still looked annoyed.

After that, Aryo died and joined his group of friends.

And True according to what he said in the cafeteria, 10 minutes after the bell came home from school, I saw Aryo was waiting for me in front of the class. Her straight hair looked a bit wet. On his right arm he hangs a black school bag. It is 175cm tall and weighs about 65 kg. I glanced to the left right like I was afraid of being caught by my classmates.

Ratna I told you that I can't go home with her because Aryo will take me home. Ratna whistled oddly like teasing me. My cheeks feel hot and red.

I saw in front of Stevy and his gank was hanging out and laughing was not clear.

They are a group of spoiled children who like to gather hanging out in the cafeteria, cafe and even mall. Understandably they have more pocket money than us. Stevy, linda, aurel, Niki and Janet. Of the 5 people it was only Linda who looked calmer. They are all children of people. His parents were many officials and businessmen.

Undeniably the SMA period is our time to compete with each other to show existence and identity.

I don't like to hang out with Stevy even though I admit my face is prettier than hers. Not me big Head but some friends and my upperclassmen also said so and I know from the many love letters they sent me.

Well that era there was no phone, the public phone was the target of our vent. The sheet of letters and fragrant envelopes that became a witness to the history of my teenage journey at that time.

I saw Aryo patiently waiting for me to leave the classroom. I hesitate to step up because Stevy CS has not left the front of the class. I'm embarrassed to look alone with Aryo. But Ratna seemed to understand my feelings she had the initiative to tell Aryo that I was still inside

" Brother Aryo. Wait who the hell from just now bengong there" I heard a voice outside greeting Aryo.

" Andrea! " The answer is loud and short

Wow. wow.

I heard a boisterous voice outside. I finally ventured out. And it was almost fainting to see Aryo still waiting for me casually while his hands played the keys to the bike.

As fast as lightning I approached him and I nodded my head to greet him.

" Yuks" take me

Then we walked along and I heard a hum behind us. Ah it is certain that tomorrow the rumors will circulate tomorrow morning.

Aryo took out his Sport bike and handed the helmet to me. And since I've been preparing to replace my skirt with trousers so I'm not afraid anymore if my thighs are visible.

After the helmet covered my head suddenly his hand grabbed the helmet strap and locked it. I'm downcast embarrassed. And we ended up walking down the street to go home.

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25 Minutes later I arrived in front of my yard. After coming down and handing over the helmet I was stale taking her in the house. He nodded and thanked me.

" Thank Drea. Next time I stop by. I rushed to Marcus' house to finish Physics. "he said with a smile

And that day my heart blossomed like spring. The mother who saw me on the lawn looked surprised.

" Assalamualaikum Mah" Sapaku with face sumringah

" Waalaikum salam Nak, you tumben already cepet just go home. Usually 1 hour lgi you to "ledek mamah.

I smiled and didn't try to tell my mom about it. Let him know by himself.

I went into the room to change my uniform for house clothes, after which I called Ratna.

" Good afternoon Aunt. Ratna exists? " let me ask the voice of the woman who was talking to me.

" Day kid, who's this Ratna with? " wanted

" This is Andrea Aunty, her schoolmate"

" there was a moment... Ratna's.. Ratna's got Andrea calling me son! "i heard her voice again.

Shortly after, I heard a sound. Uhh.. Ratna must be tired of my mind.

" Hello, Dre, are you home yet? How did Aryo stop by Dre, anyway,? " ask Ratna

I still smile myself feeling happy because of Brother Aryo.

" Em. Rat 10 minutes ago. Aryo's sister won't stop by, she's going to her friend's house to do physics."

" What! Oh My God, Aryo's sister really spent her time, make lo"☺ Ratna said

" Eh Dre, it was fitting you walk to Si Stevy parking lot like senewen deh. He's a little careless looking Kak Aryo way with you. Truss all her Gank on stoemin her to further deck out to Sister Aryo Dre! " said Ratna explaining the details.

I let out a long sigh a little hurt to hear Ratna's words. But I also realized that Kak Aryo was free to decide who would walk the same way, after all, we have no special relationship.

" No more dad Rat. I have nothing to do with Aryo. So if only he wanted to decetin or in the other girl's decetin"

Ratna snorted in annoyance

" You can't be pessimistic Dre. I've seen since Ospek is Kak Aryo often deketin you. Often belain you in front of his OSIS 2 friend. Maybe he has Dre's heart. And I also heard from Rizkia's sister, if Kak Aryo often monitor you from far away. But just now he had the courage to take you. Said Rizkia Kak Aryo cold same girl Dre. I don't know what sambet suddenly interested in you. "illuminate fire.

I was slightly comforted by Ratna's words considering some moments of my closeness with Brother Aryo. Rizkia's sister is Ratna's older sister who happens to be one class with Aryo's sister.

" I don't know Rat. I don't want to think about that. We're just in 1st grade SMU. Shame Ah.. And I'm afraid of getting angry at my papah if it's discovered I'm walking with a guy" I said slowly

Indeed Papah once advised me with Axell that we should be able to take care of ourselves and honor. Although Axell is a guy but Papah still advises that he is able to take care of himself and his honor because the man or woman is actually the same risk.

If men are more afraid of falling into promiscuity with their friends. Papah is afraid Axell smokes, brawls and is involved in illegal drugs. Which destroys the future.

While with my daughter Papah worried I became a child who behaved badly with friends often hang out at cafes that meet with om-om, or fear I am dating freely. I don't know if my father is very protective of his son.

And Papah often advised me that actually we do not need to date. Because a good person will get a good soul mate just the opposite. I always remember papah's message because I thought that one day only my husband was entitled to my love and honor for the first time.

And I finished talking to Ratna. I sat down at the dinner table to eat the lunch that my mother had prepared.

" Yates has prayed subhur son? " ask Mamah. I fell silent and immediately ran to the bathroom while shouting small.

" Not yet. forgot.. "

Mama shook her head looking at me.

That afternoon I only had lunch together with Mamah after the prayer. Because Papah usually comes home before the magrib and Axell there are still additional lessons.

While spooning the rice onto her plate, Mama looked a little smiling to herself.

" Who did Andrea go home with?"

Degg !

I almost choked on hearing her question.

"Hmmm.mah's friend"

My answer is slowly fear Mama Angry.

"Kok tumben want to be among friends? usual jutek if anyone wants to nganterin" asked mamah again.

I stopped eating for a moment, I was confused as to what to answer.

" Ehmm.anu ma, that's Drea's upperclassman. Coincidentally the head of OSIS, his house is in line with ours"

I answered but the truth is so too.

"Mamah's son is a grown girl, if just a friend is okay son, but you also have to take care of yourself. Do not let you want to be screwed with men who change. Afraid to see no good with neighbors. The important thing is to be friends first, son.Remember Andrea is still class I "long mama said

"Dad, Drea will take care of himself"

I nodded slowly

then we both continued to eat that had paused.

Gank Stevy, he's number 2 on the right.