Chased Om Om 2

Friends What Friends

"I like you. Since the first time we met I fell in love with you. Please give me a chance to show you how I feel."

My eyes are rounded. What did he just say? Did my ears hear wrong? Oh, my God, of course he's joking. It is impossible that what he said was true. How could a grown man like him like a high school girl like me, who is still so childish.

I laughed chuckling. This must be another trap, just like the guesses he gave me earlier. It turns out that he is not only smart to spoil people's appearance, but also likes to give traps. I need to be more careful from now on.

“Udah. Om Damar don't keep teasing Tiara,” scold me after my laughter subsides. “Really, Om. It's not funny at all. Time anyway Tiara dating Om Damar.”

But my laughter disappeared in an instant when I did not see her serious face. There was not a smile on his face, let alone laughter. Heh! Was he serious about his words? Does he really want me to be his girlfriend?

Strange, why look for a child like me. Aren't many beautiful girls who are also mature with attractive looks out there.

“What are the criteria of Tiara's dream guy?” tanyanya. 

“That is definitely not my inner om-om,”. 

But .. I can't answer that. He must be offended. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. 

“Euuh .. Tiara never thought that, Om. Tiara hasn't thought about going out before graduating.” I raised my two fingers to form the letter V. “Swear!”

The man nodded his head as if understanding my decision. “Good if that is so.” 

Of course I was relieved that there was no need to offend him by giving a painful refusal. 

“Then we are friends. I'll wait for you until you're ready for a relationship,” he said later. 

“T-but Om ...”

“Enough to be by my side, so that I can take good care of you.” Om Damar pulled the corner of his lips, while his hand stretched out again and ruffled my hair. 

“Ish, stop doing that. My hair is falling apart, ..” I combed my hair back with my five fingers. 

Aih .. kelp. But ... If I had stayed by his side, as a friend only, wouldn't that have been a big advantage to me? True only as a friend.

I stick my little finger at him. “Appointments .. just friends yes.”

“Iya promise,” he said in passing.

***

The cinema he was aiming at was a cinema on the highest floor of a shopping mall in our city. At such hours, as usual, shopping centers are always crowded. Of course it was the teenagers of my age who dominated. 

One thing I'm afraid of right now, what if my schoolmate sees me with my Damar? What if they think I shouldn't be?

Om Damar stepped casually like without a burden. While I tried as wide and fast as possible to swing my steps. Getting to the destination faster would be much better, as it would minimize the chances of me meeting one of my schoolmates.

“Pelan-pelan dong, Tiara. The film will last another hour. No need to rush.” Om Damar pulled my arm to stay by his side.

I could see some people staring at us with a very uncomfortable look. Somehow my mind immediately speculated about what they thought of the two of us. 

Ah ... surely they think that not – does. 

“Om Damar, what is the actual age of Om?” I try to melt the atmosphere.

“Thirty-two. Why Tiara?” tanyanya.

“Euuh .. eng ... the Om. If so later we meet Tiara's friends, keep them who Om, I answer what,” said with my head down. 

Om Damar again rattled the top of my head. “Why? You're ashamed to be close to me?”

“Eeeng .. euuuh .. yes uh no Om. Hence cepetan.” This time I grabbed her hand and pulled her to walk faster. “We took the elevator aja deh.”

 

The man didn't seem to mind as I pulled him to walk faster. Even at a glance I saw a smile on his lips. 

We stood in front of the elevator and waited for the door of the small room to open for us. 

“It's actually easy, why don't you tell me the truth, that you and I are friends?” 

Ah .. true also said by om Damar. But ... what could they possibly believe? I don't want any new rumors spreading. Even the news of Mr. Seno's exit has not stopped being the main topic of our school gossip.

Indeed, I am just an ordinary student who does not participate in any school activities or organizations. But of course, creating a rumor is not a way to gain fame. Hmm. .. what terms they usually call. Ah yes, imaging!

“Ngak Om. Tiara is afraid of fame,” I said directly.

Om Damar chuckled. “So how dong. If you don't want to introduce me as your friend ... What if you introduce me as your lover?”

My pair of eyes are breaking. Where could I possibly do that? Maybe I'd be crazy if that happened.

The door of the small room opened in front of us. Some mall visitors in it immediately out of the small room. And we got into it too.

Seen a few who were inside, watching the two of us closely. It's really uncomfortable. I just lowered my head, hoping the people inside didn't remember my face and attacked me later in the day.

The journey to the top floor turned out to be a lot of trials and obstacles. The elevator door opened again. This time there were many people flocking and getting into the elevator. 

So many people who entered the narrow room, I was pushed, squeezed until my body was attached to someone's body. 

Really, it feels awkward. Om Damar was silent when our bodies were crammed together. The masculine scent on his body smelled in my nose. The aroma is elegant, firm, and refreshing typical of classy perfumes.

Why is my heart pounding, anyway. Really embarrassed. What if Om Damar hears it. Or worse if everyone in this elevator hears it.

I slowly looked up, looking at the man who had a body taller than me. The man was looking at me. Our eyes met and of course I felt very embarrassed. Maybe he managed to hear the beating of my heart like the drums of war. 

A smile on his lips. “If I could, I want a moment's pause at this time, Tiara. Because I want to be with you longer. As of this time.”