DESERVEDLY

Chapter 7: Not the Prostitute

Plaque!

The slap of the mother is still recorded clearly in Sandhi's mind. The pain is nothing compared to the heart turmoil that was felt at that time. Sandhi's decision to cancel the match, should be discussed properly without the need for a hand slap. Unfortunately, the mother rushed into a rage until her anger landed on Sandhi's left cheek.

Sandhi kept running his business. This morning the campus atmosphere was not too crowded. Only seen some students who are in the course of thesis guidance, also students who are taking care of organizational activities. Sandhi, he seemed to be in his room while checking the results of the KKN student guidance report. It took a few minutes until all was completed, and Sandhi was prepared to attend a limited meeting with several other lecturers.

“Sandhi, all values have you input?” ask one of the senior staff.

“Already all, Sir.”

“Good work. All I want to tell you is that the meeting will be postponed later in the day virtually. Check your phone often, yes. There will be some new information related to lectures in the next semester.”

“Good, Sir. Thanks for the information.”

Sandhi looked so polite, and was indeed famous for his polite demeanor but not rigid in speech. Sandhi is also quite famous among students even though it has not even been a year to join a lecturer there. High body strapping, cheap smile, good looking in appearance, that is what students and lecturers know about Sandhi. With all the brilliance that appears in Sandhi, there are heart problems that are now still kept neat. Fortunately Sandhi was able to be professional, so he could sort out between love affairs and work.

But this morning was different than usual. Sandhi had to be distracted by the phone ringing. Nisa's name appears to decorate the screen of her phone. Nisa, the woman who will be betrothed to Sandhi, continues to try to call until her call is received. Counted three times before Sandhi finally relented and received his phone call.

“Finally appointed as well.” Nisa sounded relieved across there.

“What's up?” Sandhi immediately asked Nisa's intent and purpose.

“I want to talk. Important.”

“I'm busy.”

“I'm already in the parking lot. Want me to go to your room or you meet me now?”

Tut-tut-tut

The phone call ended. Sandhi didn't think much of it anymore, heading straight to the parking lot to meet Nisa. Arriving at the parking lot, Sandhi did not display her smile at all. Nor the first pleasantries, but immediately asked the purpose of Nisa's arrival.

“What's up?”

“I've heard it from your mama.”

Without explaining first, Sandhi knew what Nisa meant. Plus, before leaving for campus this morning the mother was ready to meet Nisa.

“Who is that woman, San?” Nisa's words sounded calm, but full of emphasis.

For a few seconds, Sandhi gave no response. Nisa's question was not answered.

“Is she more fashionable, prettier, and more graceful than I am?” Nisa was still calm as she continued to press Sandhi with questions.

Nisa's appearance is fashionable. The style of dress always follows the trend of the present. Highly educated, his career is also good. He is a young businessman who has successfully developed a property business since two years ago. The business is one of several owned by the Nisa family.

“Why not answered, San?”

“She's a simple woman. Very simple, and I like it.”

Nisa's face began to change after Sandhi gave an answer. The simple words spoken made Nisa more curious about the name of the woman.

“Who is he?”

“You don't know him.”

“I-N-T-A-S. Intans. Is that right what his name is?” Nisa spelled out Intan's name calmly.

The deg!

This time Sandhi's expression changed. He had no idea that Nisa could figure it out.

“Where do you know, ha? Did my mom say?”

“Oh. His name is Intan. Basics Intan si pelakor.”

“You defended that actor, San?”

“Intan is not an actor!”

Nisa widened her smile after Sandhi gave her defense to Intan. The attitude that had never been shown to Sandhi was finally out. Nisa looked cynical while holding hands.

“Sandhi, please choose! Me ... or Intan?”

“Intan.”

Beyond Nisa's expectations, Sandhi actually chose Intan without first weighing let alone giving a reason. From here, Nisa clearly lost to a rival. Is Nisa going to beg for love and beg Sandhi? No. gabe. Nisa will not do it, because she prefers to uphold self-esteem, just like before.

“False selection. You'll regret not choosing me, San.”

“No will.”

“OK. From here, our matchmaking is officially cancelled. I don't want to continue anymore. Excuse me.”

“Please. Be careful on the road.”

Nisa's hands clenched as a hint of resentment that could not be revealed through words. Afterwards, with full of elegance steps, Nisa headed for the car and left Sandhi in the parking area.

After Nisa's departure, Sandhi developed her smile. Sandhi's heart looked relieved. Very-very relieved. Unlike last night when he unilaterally canceled his match with Nisa.

“Intan, wait for me! After the affairs here are completely resolved, I will return to fight for you.” Inner Sandhi, so steady with his plan to fight for Intan back.

***

“Uwooow. Haha. Bora-Sora-Norah! Play there!”

Intan was cool with his cellphone, while accompanied by three favorite cats. For the rest of the school holiday, Intan used it to reply one by one to messages from fans of his novels. This activity is routine Intan do in order to appreciate their support. Without readers, the novel would mean nothing.

Intan's attention was diverted when he received several photo submissions from Devano. Portraits of children while studying in a clear water lake successfully make Intan smile alone.

“Mama Intan,” said Intan when he remembered Gion.

Intan further widened his smile when he remembered the reason Gion gave him the name Mama Intan. Until, it didn't take long until Devano's face burst into Intan's mind. Suddenly, Intan's memory is fixed on Devano. So clear, that it really stuck.

“Devano. You're kind. I'm lucky to have a friend like you. You ... are not a cleaner. You are a white hearted designer.”

Unbeknownst to Intan, Devano's presence has eroded the memory of Sandhi. Moreover, after a day yesterday with Devano adventuring in the area of clear water lake, Intan is not too burdened anymore. What Intan feels is happiness. Really happy to often make Intan smile herself.

“I'm not paired with Sandhi. Its okay's. I don't have a problem. I ikhlash.” Intan developed her smile.

“Out there, there must be men who would accept me for who I am. Not only will I accept my strengths, but also my weaknesses. But ... who is the upcoming white equestrian prince proposing to me?”

Intan monologues, while occasionally speaking poetically. When you realize there are beautiful words that are spoken accidentally, Intan will take notes and will later be inserted in the chapters of the novel he is working on.

“Hem. Why did I suddenly think of Devano again, anyway?” Intan wondered as Devano's shadow suddenly reappeared in his mind. “Oh, probably because I haven't replied to the post.”

Intan immediately typed in a word of thanks in return for Devano's delivery this morning. But there is still something strange. Even though Intan has done, the shadow of Devano's face still disturbs the mind and heart.

“Perhaps because Devano teased me too often since I was splashed in the fish pond.” Intan pursed her lips.

“But, really? Or maybe this is a taste?” intan in the end.

“What may I have ...”

Intan did not continue his words. Intan consciously, the image of Devano that disturbs the mind is not something ordinary. Intan also realized, one of the spaces in her heart had been filled with one name that was unexpected before. Although not officially allowed, but the name Devano has managed to enter the space of Intan's heart.

Sandhi has already cancelled the match and intends to return to fight for Intan. But, there's the name Devano that starts to fill the space of Intan's heart. What will it be like later? Looking forward to the story!

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