
My forehead frowned seeing Vino and Dino walking together. Stop over. Then start a conversation. Looks serious. Curious, but most of them talk about the problem of basketball clubs. Soon their club will train to compete with the outside school.
Lately, I've also rarely been together with Dino. My guy is super busy, because basketball practice or busy helping parents. Hah, I don't forbid, but give her a little attention just like her boyfriend. When do I have to date a mulu phone? We're no longer LDRs, Dino. Why don't we spend time talking at school or in a romantic setting?
Free on the phone, he just said dear, but face to face never called me dear. I'm also jealous of Rissa-Fandy's relationship. They look harmonious, although Rissa is a little uncomfortable with the call of honey in public.
Are you the shy type, Dino?
Yes already. After all, I'm not demanding it entirely from you. As a woman, I need to be understanding. Accepting a partner as is. Because he accepted me for who I am. Rarely, there are men like Dino. I need to be able to maintain this relationship as best I can.
“Rin, so to the canteen?” take Rissa.
I'm nodding.
We both headed to the cafeteria without Fandy. At most the other child gathers with his gang. Thankfully, if he joins my pocket money could run out, he asked for a mouthful tract. I have enough money for Dino and Rissa. If you treat both of them anyway, it's okay because they're nice to me. Mama said, ‘goodness should be reciprocated good, but evil should not be avenged evil’.
“Mbak, as usual!” yelled Rissa ordered fried rice and orange juice.
Today, I did not bring any supplies. Hoping this time to eat with Dino in the cafeteria, it turned out that she was still busy. He also said it through SMS.
Not long after the food was on the table. Just look at it I'm not lustful. Mama's cooking is more seductive than anything. Every time I eat it, I can't stop bribing. Mama is like a cooking witch like Hayama Akira in Shougeking no Shoma.
“Rin, why not eat?” rissa asked looking at the plate containing shrimp fried rice in front of me.
I smiled thinly. “Yes, I'll eat.”
Karissa returned my smile and then fed her fried rice again voraciously.
***
It's still a break. I also stepped into the local Dino, ending I did not find it in the basketball club or in the cafeteria. After school, I'm planning to take Dino on a watch. We haven't seen together in a long time. Behind the window, I found Dino sitting while reading a book. There was not a single student in the class except him. Turns out my guy was diligent too, while resting was still learning. Dino was like Papa.
“No break?”
Dino raised his face.
“Why are you, Din?” I looked at the part of his face.
“What's wrong,” said Dino while fingering the side of her slightly bruised lips.
“Sorry, I go first.” I took a quick step leaving Dino who was still touching the corner of her lips.
This must be the Vino. After that, they talked that looked serious. Why doesn't that guy like to see me happy?
“Rin, where to?” exciting Dino.
“....”
Without a reply I rushed outside from the Dino— class to the class of my mortal enemy.
“Vin, I want to talk!” I dragged Vino forcibly from his class and took him outside. It's a little quiet here anyway if you finish this kid is okay, huh?
“What is it you?”
Vino frowning. I think he's trying to digest my question or he's pretending to be baggy without showing any guilt. What are you looking for this time?
“What do you mean, Ngkong?” he pulled his hand.
“You were the one who beat up Dino?”
Vino rolled his eyeballs, as if lazy to discuss it.
“Why!? You ask, noh, same girlfriend!” Vino turned his face.
“Lu know? Guys you just porotin you doang!”
Jidatku. Does Vino hate me, to the point of slandering Dino like this? I know, maybe Vino likes to see our harmony. Because he's still JONES (Jomblo ngenes). Which girl likes Vino's cake guy?
“I can't believe it. Don't slander recklessly!”
“Nah, right! Free I tell you. Whatever!”
Then Vino left me alone. Only a fool would believe his words especially after seeing his treatment towards me. Akh, I'm getting annoyed with him.
***
I was stunned to contemplate Vino's words. I don't know why there's a point in what he's saying. In fact, as long as we walked, I was the one who paid for everything and bought it. It doesn't matter to me, because I love Dino. Any other girl would do the same, right?
Dino can't use me. He was so considerate of me. Dino texted me every night, saying good night. Calling me even if I just said ‘I miss’.
“Yes, even though I write the pulse,” muttered me while sticking my cheek to the table.
“Rin, are you okay? From that moment it was sluggish.”
Thanks Riss, it's been a concern, but ...
“I'm fine, kok.”
My body is good. But not for my brain and my heart. Messau—contract. Vino's speech was rattled. The heart justifies the man's words, while my brain reminds me of his concern for me.
What if Vino's right?
Ah, no!
But can it be made?
Nah! Dino is a good guy!
My final after arguing with myself.
“I don't think you're good, Rin!” rissa looked worried. “You look scary when you nod and shake yourself. If you're sick, I can ask the teacher for permission and take you home.”
“Truly Riss, I'm fine."
***
“Ma, Rin wants to ask.”
“When Mama was dating Papa, did Papa ask for anything? Ask for a contract or ask to buy in that item?”
Mama shook her head. “No. Even your father who often treat mama, even though mama does not like to be paid!”
“As a guy, papa time ask your mama payin, papa tarok face where?” keep Papa sitting next to me. Follow watch. I haven't felt together like this in a long time. Papa was busy going out of town.
“Why Rin suddenly ...,” asks Mama to break up, “Rin has a boyfriend, yes?”
I covered my face with a sofa pillow. Mom's guess is always right.
“Wah, papa's son is big now, can already date.” Papa rubbed my hair.
“Papa, what the hell, hell!” I glanced behind the pillow. “Mama too!” My brother turned to the dining table. There mama again prepares dinner with Mbok Nini.
“Rin can date, as long as Rin can take care of herself,” said Papa, then kiss the tip of my head.
I'm nodding. Sure oes. Lagian Dino is nice. Don't you dare say anything, Rin. Yes, that time had a hug, anyway, it was also because of excitement. Consider him a khilaf.