Because Apples

The Brave Ipung

Nothing special this Thursday. Just like always.

But yes, that's how it is. The standard of ordinary circumstances for Adam was different from others. If there are Leon, Ryan, Affan, and Dika in his apartment, it's usually new. If there's none of them, it's just been said to be weird.

It's just as usual. Only Dika and Ryan don't exist. Plus the arrival of Deny, his wife, and Nadine. There is no real agenda or special event.

Of course they were surprised. Then become aware when remembering this often happens during the last few months. Continue their activities again.

Adam, Leon, and Affan are on group duty. Work duty of the masterpiece making the craft from the stick. For the arts, it was entirely left to Affan. Others are just encouragement.

Dela and Vira actually joined this group, but they went home earlier. From school to after Magrib.

“ Covered when is it? “

“ Said Bu Ami next week. “ Leon answer Nadine's questions.

They are both in the kitchen. Just make snacks and drinks for the masterpiece task fighter and the two guests up ahead.

Forget Adam. The man had even been relaxing on the balcony, with Deny and Vina on the sofa, watching tv. Leaving Affan to work alone.

Well, Affan himself was also a fool with it. He was too focused with dozens of ice cream sticks and glue in front of him right now.

“ You smoke, Dam? “

Adam looked. Nodding to Vina. With a cigarette tucked in his lips.

Then back to face outside. Sit back and enjoy the evening air. While looking at the many people passing by on the street in front of the apartment.

“ Dam? “

Adam turned around while standing up.

“ Om can ask? “

“ Well that's it, “

Deny grunting. The young man in front of him was hard to take seriously.

“ Can, Om. Relax, “ continued Adam chuckled.

“ For example yes, this is. “

Adam nodded, “ He’eh. “

“ For example, if you meet biological parents, how are you? “

Instantly the room became quiet. Only the sound of the tv and the clinking of the glass in the kitchen was heard. Affan even stopped doing his activities earlier and turned to Adam.

Adam himself was surprised. Normalize expression. Back to the living room facing out staring at the street.

“ Very often I see office people coming home. So many, until it jammed in front. “ said Adam.

Vina and Deny have lyrics.

“ Their faces look bored just as tired. And that made me realize. The office work is nebosenin. “

“ Therefore, if later I meet my parents and it turns out he is the boss, has a big company, I do not want to work in their kayak office. “

“ Consider it, it's my revenge. “

Deny. Feeling a little flushed about the remark, “ Are you serious, Dam? “

But Adam then chuckled lightly. More precisely laugh.

“ Yes No, Om. I never expected to see them again, have big boss parents. Those two things are just my fantasies. “

For a moment Vina can breathe a sigh of relief.

“ But if I see them later, I just want it. “

The couple's husband and wife were stuck. Waiting for the continuation of the sentence Adam was full of curiosity.

“ I want nanya why did you dump me? Why do I exist if it's finally thrown away, not expected. That's it, there's nothing else. “

Just three seconds after the sentence slid from Adam's mouth, a single tear fell. But Vina quickly rubbed it. Never knew how his son felt all along.

Yep, that's right.

Adam is his real son. It has been missing for over 16 years. From the tenth day after she gave birth to Adam, Vina never met again.

Until a year ago, when Deny checked the data of new students. Find a name that is not foreign to them. The name belonged to a handsome young man who was always cheerful as if he had never had the burden of life.

Nadine takes Adam to meet Vina. First hug since a dozen years.

One that made the woman convinced Adam was her son. A prism-shaped sapphire pendant necklace worn by Adam.

Vina remembered once. Right after I got married, he put the necklace himself to Adam. Until one problem comes and forces him to hide the son.

And now her son is being frank about his feelings. It hurts to hear that honest word.

“ Oi, oi!! How about melancholy gini? Here, drink first! Relax, there are still plenty of snacks. “ Leon came to bring a lot of food with Nadine.

Leon's arrival really makes Affan grateful. He was hesitant to leave. Also to respond to their conversation.

***

Unceasingly Dita displayed her charming smile. From home to college, his lips are almost always drawn upwards. Exactly like the SD child who got a new bike because it managed to reach the first rank in the class.

His two sisters were confused.

He said there was a special reason for that smile. Is ‘ jealousy’ Adam and the birthday of the young man.

It was Dita, who thought Adam was jealous. How else, the heart of the kasmaran is unique and unpredictable.

Speaking of birthdays, that's right.

Today is Adam's seventeenth birthday. Sweet seventen, if you say alay people.

He had already planned something for his surprise this time. Working with Nadine. Until willing not to teach at Arastamar just to prepare for this.

The suspect's own birthday doesn't even care. Adam now just sits idly in class. Scrubbing his ears that he often cleans.

Occasionally look back. Where is the wall clock.

It's empty hour now. The class atmosphere is not as crowded as usual. Most students gossip and students prefer to play games or just laze around.

For the last one, it was one of them.

I really want school to end today. Not because she's having a birthday party on Saturday, but because she has her own agenda. Routine every year.

Never throw a party, go to a birthday party Adam never. Only on his best friend's birthday would he come.

So to change the party, he had a small thanksgiving last night. Only he, Leon, Affan, Dika, and Ryan, who just happened to return from Central Java. Also Fitri who came to his apartment brought some snacks and rice tumpeng.

Quite like that. No need for a fancy show like he often sees on tv.

Sighing in annoyance as suddenly a teacher entered. Not a teacher who teaches, but a teacher from the Administrative Department.

“ Good day! “

Some of them are already lazy. Because the new teacher who is a favorite does not enter. And being replaced by a famous BK teacher often makes students grieve.

“ Are you empty hours? “

A student replied, “ Yes, Mom. “

“ To what time? “

“ Till home. So, let's go home first, ma'am? “ says Adam.

Teacher known as Imroatul was chuckling, “ Go home if you dare, “

“ Yes if you want to debate with Mr. Siswoyo yes nothing. “ continued Bu Im.

Adam immediately snorted upon hearing the name of the school security guard.

“ Sorry yes, I want to take the student data of this class. Just like those who haven't paid the semester money, this is the letter. “

Hearing that, Adam kicep. Face paled. Swallowing with difficulty.

Waiting for his name to be called with great anxiety. It's heavier than having to endure stomach pain in a bus.

“ Muhammad Adam al - Ghifari? “

He's straight ahead. With all the prayers he memorized. Sit in front of the hijab teacher quietly. Breathing a faint breath to throw away the nervousness.

“ For this semester you have not paid off, right? “ ask Bu Im.

This is what Adam likes about Mom. He never spoke rudely, always smooth. Even when it reminds to pay SPP.

“ Eee, how many yes, Mom? “ Adam asked.

“ Class eleven is a total of Rp. 3,890,000. “

Adam cengo's. That's the same as his salary for three months more, “ Can be repaid, Mom? “

“ Really Can, Dam! Payable per semester is still possible! “

The young man was somewhat relieved.

“ Deadline before PAS, yes! Here's the letter, “

Adam received the letter and smiled stiffly, “ Thanks, Mom! “

Back to his seat with resignation.

“ Relax, Dam. Now is not the time to think about this, “ monologues.

Until the expected comes. Bell home.

In a hurry he put his book in the locker. He intentionally did not bring it home for today.

“ Pung, game!! “

Leon clucked, “ Bentar napa! Still not done with this! “

“ Lo so a week, Dam? “ Adam nodded.

“ By-by, don't forget! “ Affan said again.

“ Relax! Pamitin to Dika Sama Ryan, “

Adam leaves with Leon on his bike. Towards station.

Elsewhere, Nadine and her parents were already preparing. Giving Adam a surprise birthday in his apartment.

Don't ask how he got in. With money, everything can.

But until the afternoon, Adam did not come. Just arrived at the apartment because Adam did not appear at the place he and Nadine had planned.

Until finally Dita also waited in the apartment. With Nadine's parents.

Only after Magrib did the sound of the key play in the keyhole. Once it opened, a young man appeared.

“ Ipung?? “

Leon himself was surprised. Wonder why there is Nadine and family with Dita in Adam's apartment.

“ On what is here? “

“ Lo what is here? “

Leon and Nadine asked each other simultaneously.

“ I want to feed my cat Adam, “ says Leon.

The young man then chuckled. Realize something.

“ On waiting Adam huh? You want to surprise, right? Anin too? “ guess when you see a tart.

“ Adam to where, Lee? “ ask Vina. He would rather call her Lee.

“ This, on not knowing Adam completely. “ Leon said as he walked in casually.

Then sit on the arm of the sofa, “ Adam also has a habit. “

“ What habits? “

“ Every day of his birthday, Adam is never home. “

“ To where? “ ask Deny.

Leon dedicates, “ Travel, Om. Where else are you going? “

“ When are you here? “ ask Leon.

“ Hours 2 noon. “

Leon like dropping jaws, “ Really long! His Adam had left when he went home from school. I'm going to take you to the station. At most now also arrived, “

“ Adam went to where? Ha's? To where? “ ask Dita impatiently.

“ Oi, patience dong! “

“ Adam this year traveling to Jogja. “ continued Leon.

Without saying much, Dita left the apartment.

Leon only glanced at him. Then back to Deny who was down.

Also on Vina and Nadine who were sitting lethargic when she heard the explanation. It's fitting that they saw Adam packing his clothes into a bag two days ago.

“ Weight yes, habits of children themselves until they do not know. “

Jem!