Between Asa And Taste

Trapped

Rian pondered what Mr. Felix said when he was in his room. He sat in front of the window and looked out of the house. The night that started greeting made Rian stare blankly.

"Do I have to fight Riri? Do I really love him? Should I go back to competing with Rey on women's affairs?" rian murmuring.

Rian closed the window of his room. Lying on his bed and trying to close his eyes. His heart was restless again.

The ringing of the phone opened Rian opened his eyes and grabbed his phone.

"Maudi? What else is he going to do?" rian murmuring.

Rian ignored the call. He covered his ears with a pillow until he fell asleep. Forgetting his anxiety for a moment. Although upon awakening, he felt dizzy with dozens of calls from Maudi.

"To college?" asked Mr. Felix when he saw Rian was neat.

Rian nodded and sat down in the dining room. Take a slice of bread with strawberry jam. To feed it without speaking.

"I told you, don't let your race beat your ass. Be careful with your race Ri," said Mr. Felix reminded.

Rian nodded back. It felt like he was reluctant to talk about his despair and taste this morning. All he wanted was to go to a quiet place and shout loudly. He wants to take everything out.

"Papa left first. If you are not ready, do not force it. Rest at home" said Mr. Felix.

"Yes Pah" said Rian.

Rian is not ready. He saw a brown clock in his hand. He saw time go by faster. He's not ready to meet anyone out there.

Her biggest fear is when she has to see Riri and Rey come together. Not to mention Maudi who will continue to disturb him because Rey has severed her relationship with Maudi.

Rian decided not to go to college. He went back to his room and rested. As he lay, he heard a knock on the door. He stood up and approached the source of the sound.

When his hand touched the pull of the door, he was surprised that an old man had already opened the door.

"You're Rian?" ask the man.

"Sir who?" rian asked in surprise.

Maudi pulled the man's hand and calmed him down. The name Papa became his own fear of Rian.

"Nonsolid," said the man as he smashed into Rian's face.

Rian fell down and got up while holding his cheek. His nose was bleeding and Maudi tried to wipe it.

"Stop Maudi! Such insolent and irresponsible men do not need you to defend" said the man.

"That's pretty Pah. We can talk well" Maudi said in tears.

Maudi could not bear to see Rian until it bled like that. He knows Rian is innocent. But he is also in a difficult position at the moment. Only Rian could save her.

The old man was Maudi's father who was visiting Maudi. He accidentally saw the paper lying in Maudi's room. Surprised and very angry when he saw the contents of the paper.

Maudi who could not dodge anymore could only tell Rian's address. Although he did not know what it would be like, he only had that choice.

Maudi's been trying to get Rian out since last night. Rian did not answer his call. Maudi could only cry as he saw Rian receiving a blow from his father.

"What's this?" rian asked while limping.

"What kind of man are you? Where are your parents? Didn't he educate you huh?" ask the man in a voice so loud.

Rian just stared at Maudi. Demand Maudi to explain what happened. He just saw Maudi crying.

"Ri, sorry." That's all Maudi can say.

"He should be the one apologizing. He should be the one apologizing and taking responsibility. Don't humble yourself like that Maudi!" said the man.

"Bah, let's go home! Comeing! I can explain everything at home" Maudi said.

"Papa doesn't need any explanation. All Papa needs is accountability from the man" said the man pointing straight at Rian.

"What do I have to account for?" ask Rian.

"Still have a face you ask what you have to account for?" ask the man while approaching.

Maudi tried to withdraw his father but in vain. He even fell on the sofa.

"Don't stop me from killing this kid. If he can't take responsibility, I'll have to force him." The man was getting closer to Rian.

"Bah, enough reward! Let me talk to Rian," said Maudi.

Maudi withdrew his father's hand but the man did not heed his whining. The look of hatred was clearly visible as his father looked at Rian.

"Maudi, what's going on? I don't understand at all" said Rian.

"Don't pretend to be such a fool! I hate you even more" said the man.

"I don't understand what's going on at all" Rian said.

The hand let go of his grasp. He pulled a piece of paper from his pocket and threw it violently.

"See that!" yelled the man.

Rian looked at Maudi before he took the paper. His mind had already floated badly when he saw Maudi who did not explain anything to him.

"I'm just helping him!" rian said as he looked at the paper.

"helpful? Who do you think you're talking to? I'm not a kid yesterday afternoon that you can fool that easily" said the man.

"Maudi, explain to her if I'm not involved in this. I'm just helping you, right?" rian said while holding Maudi's hand.

Rian was really begging that Maudi could explain everything. But unfortunately Maudi did not say a word. He just cried and apologized.

"Maudi I don't need your apology. I just need your honesty. I beg Maudi, " said Rian.

"Bah, we're going home! Let me talk to Rian. I'll make sure everything's okay" Maudi said.

"Going home? You are crazy! How could Papa let this man loose just like that" said the man.

"Well, I promise I'll explain everything. Rian just needs time!" maudi.

"Maudi, what do you mean? I don't need any time. I just need your honesty" said Rian.

"Stop bragging! I'm dizzy to hear what you're saying" said the man.

"Bah, let's go! I promise Rian will take responsibility" Maudi said.

"Alright, Papa gave me a day. Tomorrow he must have faced his parents to the house" said the man.

The man walked quickly away from Rian's house. Maudi followed her, but Rian pulled her hand.

"Maudi, I can't be held responsible. I didn't do you any wrong. I'm just helping you. I hope you know how to thank me" Rian said.

"Rian, I don't know what to do. I just need your help. Please admit this in front of Papa" Maudi said.

"Where could I possibly be like that! I'm not the culprit. Until anytime I will not be responsible for what I do not do," said Rian.

"Rian I beg you. I have no other choice. If you're not in charge, Papa will drop my lecture. I still want to go to college" Maudi said.

"You're selfish Maudi. It's all your fault and everyone else's. Why am I responsible? Find the man and hold him accountable" Rian said.

"I can't ask for his help" Maudi said.

"Not a favor, but it's her duty to take responsibility for both of you're wrong. I'm even a victim here. I'm still hoping you'll have to swallow disappointed. It's true, all that time I was a fool for still pinning my hopes on you. But after that incident, all my hopes were dashed. So sorry. I can't help you" Rian said.

"Rian, I know you can definitely forgive you. Your love will grow back when we are together" said Maudi.

"Sorry Maudi, but my heart is no longer yours." Rian took a deep breath after saying that sentence.

"Is it because of that cheap maid?" ask Maudi.

"So your mouth! You are cheap. Riri never gave her honor to another man who had not been entitled to her," defended Rian.

Maudi, who initially felt guilty, now turned out to be upset and hurt. He also wants to reply to all the words of Rian who hurt his heart.

"You sassy Rian. I'll make sure you marry me. The paper will be strong evidence that you did it" Maudi said.

Rian is emotional. But Maudi immediately left Rian to catch up with his father who was waiting for him outside. For a moment Rian held his chest. His chest tightened and his body was very limp. By the time Rian had intended to catch up to Maudi, it was too late. The car had already driven a long way from Rian's house.

But why was I so stupid then. I'm caught up in my own stupidity.