He's Not Mine

45. Hide n Seek's

Today there is a table tennis tournament held by Company A. Captain Bagas opened this tournament as well as being the opening player. Captain Bagas won a straight two-set win against Joko, wandan platoon 2. I played the next round against Johan, who happened to be my own man. 

“Go aja Jo, later fired Commander you know,” ledek other participants.

“If you lose to Johan, drop the rank of Ndan,” other members commented adding to the entire event of this tournament. 

It's a lot today, but I didn't find Hendrik in all directions until my game schedule started. The first half I was able to win easily, in the second half Johan sharpened the attack until I finally lost. In the deciding round I was able to win even though it was difficult, but I don't know if Johan deliberately gave up. The excitement of the match still continues after I competed, suddenly Hendrik came and approached, “yesterday where is Ndan? I'm looking for a tour I can't find!”

“Where are you from? How come this clock just came?” I asked back.

“Sorry, the in-laws came from Semarang. There are also souvenirs from the Commander, I have put it on the table,” replied Hendrik.

“You know, when are you scheduled to play? I'll play again after the break,”

“Do not know when, have not seen the schedule. Ndan, where was yesterday? What happened to Suryo?”

“She was raging in my room, throwing me an ashtray. Time to be served? mending me stay go aja.”

“There must be a reason, yesterday I was told to seek Commander until dapet.”

“Abviously I was a kid,” I sneered and then away from Hendrik, but he instead followed where I was going. I cheered with the members who competed and ignored Hendrik.

“So Lita what Resti?” push Hendrik again. I stared at Hendrik with a sharp glare, “Utami!” reply upset. 

“But he said he was married, want to be chased again Ndan?” Hendrik was curious.

“Try to find out, if you are not married, please find a way to cancel their marriage!” ketus.

“Command is not really Ndan, wrong big!”

I stopped cheering, then left the match area. Hendrik was still following me where I was going. I walked into the office, lots of look in the eyes of the staff watching me. When I was about to enter the room, I turned to look at the staff who had been watching me. Spontaneously they avert their eyes or there are also those who pretend to be busy. What is it with me that all eyes are on me?

“Why do people see me like that,” my question when Hendrik has closed the door of the room.

“Commander from yesterday disappeared anyway, so material their question.”

“Keep, what did you answer to them?” my many.

“They dare not ask me, I happen to also roam looking for Commander. Actually yesterday Commander where the hell?”

“I am not a child anymore, if I go yes awaited, later I can go home alone kok!” timpal.

“Suryo who asked me to escort Commander.”

“So actually you are Suryo's deputy what is my representative? I obey Suryo,” I am angry.

“Not so Ndan, I'm curious. Why did the ashtray yesterday break.”

“Suryo thought I was back at Resti again. Not everything is true!” I sit by raising my legs to the table.”

“The commander who snickered him, was he the one chasing the Commander?”

I took a long breath. “So yesterday after the anniversary of the fleet day, resti afternoon send a message but I did not gubris, finally he asked to meet, I happen to be busy too, keep forgetting. He snickered, I ate with the mall together. At the restaurant met Suryo, from there he misunderstood. If I meet with Resti it does not always mean back again the same Resti. I decided yesterday to stay away from Resti, I also asked him not to contact me again. Udah, done business,” obviously I at length.

“Yes if it is so good,” look Hendrik's eyes still doubt me.

“When her husband Resti just died, you support me ngedeketin Resti now why not again?” I said.

“Yesterday was just a joke. If my advice is better with Lita aja Ndan, still fresh,” Hendrik smiled ignorantly.

“Lho, still haven't moved on from that doctor? Gasak sorority aja Ndan, the universe certainly supports!” 

***

‘Delta XXI, 19:00.’ I sent that message to Resti's number. For more than an hour there was no reply. About Resti not coming? Let's see it tonight.

After the magrib I ordered an ojek online to the Genteng area. Using the old ash tektikal pants combined with a plain white shirt and an outer light gray plain shirt, plus a dark snapback hat, I stepped in Plaza Surabaya with a white-orange Fila shoe. 

Up at the top floor, I saw the schedule of the movie that will be aired tonight.

“You watch what?” Suddenly Resti was by my side with a checkered shirt with half sleeves and knee-length trousers. High heel that was worn as if parallel to me, do not forget the bucket hat that makes some of his eyes invisible, leaving his nose pointed.

“Spiderman, want?” my many.

“Bby!” the answer.

“Wait here,” I passed and booked two tickets. We entered the studio on the ticket. Resti ordered some snacks and drinks, then we sat at the top of the seat. 

The film began to play, the audience began to seriously pay attention to scene after scene that aired on the screen, while I would rather guerrilla play the lentic finger of the angel who is currently sent by God to sit beside me, while joking lightly.

After the movie was over, the audience started leaving the room and we were the last visitors out of the studio. “I go to the toilet first yes!” Resti asked permission, I nodded, “I wait in the lobby yes!”

I sat alone on the lobby couch and opened the phone. ‘Ashik nih the one who joined in cinema.’ A message came in from Frans. Is Frans here? I spread my eyes all over, but I did not find her figure. The atmosphere was a bit crowded, as the movie screening had yet to start. The danger is that Frans complains to Suryo. I called him right away, but he didn't pick up. Ah, shit, a few more calls remained unplugged until Resti returned from the toilet. I tried to hide the nervousness in front of Resti, “tadi here ride what?” ask me about Resti. 

“Taxi online, Mas?” Resty asked back.

“Ojek too, now go straight home! Thank you for coming. Please keep our secrets tonight yes!” at my door, Resti nodded and smiled then went down first.

I sat back on the couch, a photo of Resti looking back in, sent from Frans. 

‘Where are you?’ I sent that message to Frans.

‘Two o'clock,’ Frans reply. I immediately approached her, Frans was giggling with Monika, her boyfriend.

“From when are you here?” my many.

“Wih, the commander is very fierce, right abis seneng-seneng sama si anu,” replied Monika.

“Who was Ndan?” Frans asked instead.

“Some other commanders, like the same ones from campus,” Monika mocked me, I frowned, campus? Did they think it was Lita? Bucket hat Resti does cover part of his face, but if he has memorized his face must know that it is Resti.

“Quiet time Ndan, secret safe!” Frans rounded his index finger and thumb.

“Don't make Suryo go berserk again!” my door.

“Wani piro?” Frans. I noticed this compact lovebirds, there's a certain worry in the chest.

“Aman Ndan,” Monika gave her finger to Frans and then Frans stroked her just like I did to Resti in the studio. I rubbed a rough face, danger. Frans is Suryo's woman, surely their relationship is closer.

“I leave this secret to you. Do not tell others first yes, there will be a time when I announce my own closeness to the woman I choose.” 

“Ready, Ndan!” Frans saluted and left with Monika leaving me who was upset.

After they disembarked and went unseen, a message from Frans returned. He sent me a picture of me and Resti in the car at the rest area yesterday. The picture was a bit blur, but it was definitely me and Resti because of the photo of the dizoom. I went straight down to chase Frans, but both of them disappeared so quickly. Hadeh, get ready Suryo mute with Hendrik tomorrow again.