Behind the Grey Cloud

22 Dia

10 Minutes later we arrived in front of the food stall.

I changed clothes and went ahead to change the Aunty Mita to serve the buyers.

Today the shop is very crowded. The order of rice boxes and cakes we have handed over the packaging to the employees.

I approached a young man who was sitting on the front bench.

" What do you want to order, brother?" my greeting

The man was wearing a hat and wearing black glasses. He also wears a dark jeans jacket.

" I want your message" he replied.

I was surprised to hear his answer.

" I'm sorry, maybe you're in the wrong place." I replied annoyed.

I hurriedly left and headed back. But he called my name.

" Mayang, it's me. Zen."

He opened his hat and his glasses. I was shocked.

" Zen. you?" I said make sure.

" We know where I'm from?" many wonder.

" I followed you. After that, you don't want to be delivered. So I have to disguise myself rich gini so I can meet you." answered lightly.

' Oh. This is the child looking for because of it. If Bella finds out it could be a misunderstanding, I grumble in my heart.

" What do you want to do if you know my workplace?" much

" Yes, I want to be close to you." she replied.

" Sorry. I busy. I can't serve your joke. Excuse me." I said

" Wait on May, please,. Okay . Sorry if I interfered. But may I order one of the special menus in your shop. I want to give it to my mama about it." She looks clear.

" Yes wait." I replied.

Suddenly I had a brilliant idea. I smiled with joy as I passed.

I prepared the order as best I could. I couldn't possibly prank her mama, because she said this food was for her mama.

Then I called Bella. I told him to give this order to Zen.

It was so happy that he took my orders.

" Hey Zen, has it been a while? This is an order for your mom. Don't have to pay. Make prospective in-laws mah, free" he said while grinning.

I heard their conversation behind the kitchen door.

" Oh yes, thank you Bel" he said as he received the package.

" Want to sit down first? I made you drink, huh?" bella still has her silly style.

I who heard him could only laugh amusedly.

" Ah, no thanks. Oh, where was Mayang? I want to say goodbye." said Zen.

" Mayang is busy Zen. Here let me go. It's the same." said Bella spoiledly.

" No. Eh, I mean I should go home. Mama's waiting." replied Zen. It seems he is confused to find any more reason to avoid Mayang.

" Iiih, mom's son. Surely later if you already have a wife will be very affectionate with his wife." said Bella again.

" Yes already.I say yes. Thanks for the food. My mom must have liked it."

He also left.

After that I went out. Outside of me and Bella laughing together. Aunt Mita was confused.

" What the hell are you guys?" aunt Mita said watching us laugh.

" That's Tan, we just fucked up a friend. He's a nosy fuck." Bella answered with an explanation

" But you like Kaan?" my God to Bella.

And we laughed again.

****

The next day at school.

I was hoping that after that incident Zen would get a little away from me.

Because I'm so uncomfortable seeing him sulking anything like a kid against me.

Even Bella said, there are XII class children who are interested in Zen.

" Oh yeah, same." I reply cuek.

" May, if your Sunday sale is not free, right? I really need your help to teach me some of the lessons that May left behind. You want to, right?" pinta Zen weld

Long time pity him too.

" okay. I'll teach you. But Bella is too. He's also good at his math." I answered

" I really want it both." kayan Zen lirih.

" What is Zen?" I pretended not to hear.

" oh no. It's okay, May. It's up to you. The important thing is that I can learn. Because I want your rich pinter Maymunah" he said seductively

" Iihh kok Maymunah siihh" I replied annoyed.

" Yes, don't learn it." Now I sulk. I folded my hands forward and turned my face.

" Ouch duuuh... Even more beautiful if you're angry gini." Zen further seduced me.

Actually, my cheeks are warming up. My heart is pounding incoherently. But I can't baper.

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Sunday has arrived. We agreed to study together in a park near the school. Because there's a place where I feel comfortable to study.

Under the shady cymara tree there is a long bench complete with his desk.

Bella and I came first.

'' Hiya.. Sorry it's late." said hello

" It's okay. Still helping my mom clean up?" bella Goda

" Oh what the hell. It's not yes. I woke up late last night because I slept too late." explained Zen while correcting his sitting position.

We sat face to face.

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Suddenly Bella's phone rang. Bella asks permission to raise her phone.

" This is what I want." Zen said it was barely heard.

" what is Zen?" ask me to make sure

" EH, it's not. I didn't say anything." Answer the lie.

" Yes already. Let's start learning." Take me

" May, sorry. I gotta go. Mom asked me to take her to buy her gout medicine. It's okay I'm staying" Bella said as she tidied up her books.

" It's okay" Zen replied.

" What is Zen?" Ask Bella to make sure.

" No. I mean be careful on Bella's street. See you at school." Answer Zen

" I'm going to May, look out for Zen. Take good care of my May." Bella told Zen.

" What the hell?" I don't like their jokes

****

1.5 Hours passed.

Zen still doesn't seem to understand

If I'm clear he'll understand, but when he comes in, he'll go again.

' Huft... it really needs a struggle.' I said in my heart.

" Yes Zen, we end here first. Pity you for being too forced." I told Zen.

" , All right, I'll drive you home" he laughed

" I rode an angkot aja Zen" refused me.

"Come on May, I'll take you home once." Zen added as he tidied up his study equipment.

" No need for Zen. I can ride the angkot. You'll be looking for your mama." this time I tried to tease her

" don't do that, May. I'm ashamed to be called Mama Mulu's son. And I love my mom again. My mother died when I was a baby. That's why I have my mom so happy now. Even though she's not my real mama, but she loves me so much I'm May." she explained at length.

Poor Zen too. It turns out that behind his ridiculousness he has a heartbreaking life story. I feel guilty for teasing her.

" I'm sorry about Zen. I didn't mean to make fun of you. We're just kidding." I said guiltily.