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Surprise 17
The sunlight burst into my room until my mother opened the window curtain. I still refuse to open my eyes. At first glance I saw mom, but I closed my eyes again while hugging my dummy. Suddenly I felt my blanket being pulled.
“Honey, wake up. It's noon already. It's Monday. Tumben you're bad luck waking up. Come on wake.”
“What time is it, Mom? Vanella is still so sleepy.”
She sat down near me and forced me to open my eyes.
“You open your eyes you keep looking at this hour,” said mom while showing my working hours.
Yawning, I forced my eyes open and I saw the clock my mother showed me. I'm appalled. It was almost 7 in the morning.
“Yes, it's noon. Why didn't I wake up from earlier.”
I hurried to get my clothes ready and went to the bathroom. I can only shake my head to see me. This was the first time I woke up late. Mother must have been surprised.
If I usually like to linger in the bathroom, this time I take a shower so quickly. After taking a shower I immediately put on my school uniform and combed my hair. It's still not very neat, but I let it go. I immediately ran out of the room. But once I reached the living room, I stopped my steps. I remember that this was Sunday.
“Oh my goodness. How can you forget, Vanella.” I keep nagging myself.
Still feeling annoyed with myself, I suddenly heard the footsteps of some people walking behind me. I looked back.
“Happy birthday, Vanella.”
Ranti, Tara, Malvin, Alby, and Fero stood with a cake. I don't know what else to say. They gave me an unexpected surprise.
“Happy sweet seventeen, My bestie,” shouted Ranti and Tara simultaneously.
They both ran to hug me. Mother also does not want to miss. I can't help my harrowing.
“We also want dong hugged,” said Malvin, Alby, and Fero compactly. We laughed too.
We sang a birthday song, then I started cutting the cake. I gave the first piece to Mom. The second and third pieces I gave simultaneously to Ranti and Tara. When I was about to cut the cake again, Malvin stopped me by taking the knife I was holding.
“Eh, Vin. Why?”
“Do not cut first. We have a surprise for lo.”
“Surprise? What?”
“Include, Bro.”
I looked towards the door. I wonder who Malvin really is. I wait for someone to appear from behind the door. Suddenly...
“Arka?”
Arka came with a large pink teddy bear. He walked slowly towards me while smiling at me. His eyes seemed to be focused on my eyes. Once I got in front of me, my hands felt so. My feet trembling. I don't want to take my eyes off her.
“Vanella.”
“Iya. What's up?”
“Sorry just talking now. I'm just waiting for the right time. Today on your special day, I want to reveal what I've been waiting for all this time. I like you too. From the first glance, I kept thinking. I like your smile. Do you wanna be my girl?” said Arka stammeringly.
My heart rate is becoming abnormal, out of my control. My lips became mute, unable to utter a word. How not, he suddenly came and said about his feelings. A statement I've been waiting for all this time. Unable to speak anymore, I just nodded and smiled at him. I got the doll he gave me.
“Yes! Finally!”
Arka looks so happy. All my friends are happy too. In my 17 years, she has been the most beautiful gift to me. First love.
That morning was the beginning of my relationship with Arka. It was a really special day where I got someone special. Not only the next morning, I also got a surprise from my mother. A birthday that feels so perfect with the love of the people closest to me.
From then on I started living my days as Arka's girlfriend. It's not easy because I have to get used to being looked at with a cynical look by arka admirers. Various terror in the form of chat was always received almost every day. That was my risk when I decided to date the most popular guy in school. Although at first it was very disturbing and made me uncomfortable, but slowly I began to adjust.
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Monday has arrived. The ceremony will be held on time as usual. With a slightly cloudy weather, make students more excited because they will not feel hot even though they have to stand long enough. But not with me. I was in class so panicked that I forgot to bring my hat. As per the rules of my school, students who do not wear full attributes during the ceremony will be punished, standing in the schoolyard until the first lesson is completed. I don't want to do it at all.
“A Vanella, the most popular student here, should be punished standing there alone? Whats? That's not me at all. I don't want to be ashamed. Why can you forget, Van. So bego. Not old already lupaan gini.” I kept nagging myself while pacing around trying to think of a way out.
I don't know who to ask or what to do. Ranti, Tara, and the other students had already descended to the bottom.
“Van, why is it still here?”
Alby's voice surprised me. My heart beats fast.
“Yes my love, Al. I thought teacher. Yes, I am confused. I forgot to bring a hat. Do you know what that means? I will be punished. I'm not ashamed. I hate being humiliated in public.”
“Why didn't you talk to me from earlier? Please take my hat.” Alby gave me his hat and smiled.
I was still stunned. I doubt if I want to accept it or not.
“But, Al. Lo how? Later you are punished?”
“Udah don't have to think about me. I was punished for not being afraid. I'm a guy. Martialist. Common shrimp hot-panasan.”
“Not arrogant huh?”
“Yes arrogant little papa, right? It's been a quick drop. Pake the hat first.”
“Iya, Vanella. There down. I'll follow.”
“Yes, I'm first. Thanks yes.”
I immediately ran down the stairs, towards the schoolyard. I stood behind Ranti.
“Lo why old? Mojok in class? Uh but Arka is already below from earlier.”
“Crazy you think so rich. I forgot to bring my hat.”
“Hah?! Lo bad! Who's hat?”
“Alby Hat. She minjemin to me.”
“Terus later Alby is punished? Wow not right. Very nice of you, Van.”
“Alby people who asked for themselves.”
“Emang ya Alby is very attention lo. Who would never appreciate his sacrifice. Look at it now he's willing to replace you punished, right? No pity?”
I thought about Ranti's words. I think he's right. All this time I never appreciated Alby's attention and now I've got him in trouble.
Before long, I saw Alby coming down. All the students' gazes were on Alby who was walking leisurely without wearing a hat. Mr. Rendi, our vice-principal came straight for Alby. Clearly looks anger Mr. Rendi. Alby was asked to stand in the ranks of students who do not have complete attributes. It was clear they would be punished after the ceremony was over. I feel guilty.
As soon as the ceremony was over, all the students returned to their respective classes. I climbed the stairs with doubt. I keep thinking about Alby. When I reached the 2nd floor, I ran back down.
“Van, where are you going?” tara asked who was trying to hold my hand.
“Lo first time. I have business.”
I let go of Tara's hand and ran over to Alby. He looked puzzled as he saw me standing before him with a breath of breath.
“Lo what is it here, Van?”
“Shortly, I want to breath first.”
I catch my breath. Then I smiled at him.
“Gue want to nemenin lo here. You are punished for me. So I have to be responsible.”
“Ah whatan lo. What responsibility. I'm rich in everything I do.”
“Eh really nice by the way. I'm serious, Al.”
“Back back sono class. I'm not papa. Later even lo fainted here even bother I know not.”
“Gue promise not to faint.”
“Nebelieve me. I've been gone. Later lo skin my rich item again. Lo it can't be hot.”
“Idih lebai lo. A friend will not let his best friend be in trouble alone.”
“Later yes if you want to nyampein his mutiara words. Cepet. Later you get angry Mr. Rendi.”
Alby kept pushing me, trying to ask me to leave. Yet I still insisted on accompanying him standing there with the other students. Suddenly a hand pulled me to the point of almost falling into the person's arms. When I looked into his eyes, my heart was beating. He is Arka. My lips were locked when I looked into his eyes.
“Ngapain is here?”
“I... Me...”
I stammered, unable to continue my words when my face was this close to his. He covered my lips with his index finger.
“It's time to enter. You shouldn't be here. Come on,” he said with a smile.
Arka clasped my hand tightly, inviting me to class. His smile and gaze almost hypnotized me. But as soon as I realized, I immediately turned to look at Alby. I want to go back there, but I also don't want to make Arka angry and misunderstand. With my eyes I tried to say my apology to Alby. He just smiled a little. There was disappointment on his face.
As soon as he reached the stairs on the 2nd floor, Arka stopped his steps.
“Kok stop?”
“I want to talk first. Don't be too tight with other guys. You know why?”
“Because now I am Vanella Arka.”
Arka ruffled my hair and smiled.
“Child pinter. Oh yes I have something for you. I forgot to bring it. It's still your sweet seventeen gift.”
The narrow-eyed man pulled something out of his alma mater's pocket. A pink music box. He gave it to her with a smile. I immediately accepted it.
“Big good. Thanks though. You know I love pink things. Funny music box.”
“I'm cool if you like. If you have trouble sleeping, you are the daughter of the music box. He will help you sleep well.”
“You always have a romantic way. Again thanks. I really like.”
“Ya. Come to class.”
He rubbed my head again which made my heart beat faster. While climbing the stairs, we continued to join hands. Sometimes I get embarrassed because the students are watching us. But not with Arka. He could walk leisurely while occasionally smiling at me, as if unconcerned by the sight of the people.
