
Almost eight o'clock, when Rara got off the angkot that took her to campus. He stepped from the edge of the highway towards the gate of his campus.
She should have walked quite fast because the start time of the lecture hours was near, but Rara was reluctant to run around. He still felt a little sleepy because his sleep hours were lacking.
Today he woke up a little bit bad, because last night he slept quite late. The impromptu application problem from Irwan made it difficult to fall asleep immediately.
His brain kept turning, figuring out what he should do. Really, he did not want to make his parents disappointed. Rara saw such great hope from the eyes of her father.
Rara herself doubted, what made the father so sure, to be different with Mr. Rusdi. Is it because Mr. Rusdi is his friend? Or because you see the good potential of Irwan? Or maybe because of both?
While for mom... The expression of the mother does look flatter, but the mother also can not hide her pleasure, knowing that there is a good man who asks his daughter to be his partner.
Yep... My mother was just a simple woman. Seeing that his son had grown up, his expectations were only one... Hopefully his son can soon have a partner, can live well with his partner and can form a happy new family. That'sallthatis.
I don't expect him to be rich... Even if it is, it will not refuse. But surely the mother wants her son established and family. Because the mother wants, later, if the parents can not accompany, there are others who will take care of their children with a sincere heart.
Then, for Rara herself?
So far, Rara has not found a strong reason to reject Irwan's presence in her life. But it couldn't be that easy as well he could accept. His heart was still filled with Danu. There's no place for Irwan.
If he follows his ego, he wants to immediately say "not" only to Irwan. Point. No need to bother thinking. But yes it was... If he maintains Danu, then...where will this one-way relationship go? Until when will he be content to just be a shadow to Danu?
"Rome...Rara..!"'s chat...!"
A voice drew Rara from her inattention to think. He dyed looking for the direction of origin of the sound.
Unknowingly it turns out he has entered the campus area, and there are many students who are milling about, because the study hours have not started. From the direction of the motorcycle parking lot, Rara saw Mutia waving and asked her to wait. Instantly Rara's stomach felt heartburn. It felt like he could guess, if there was something that his classmate would talk about. Something that can also be guessed about.
Mutia walked quickly and half ran up to him.
"Hi...!" Sweepings.
"Hi." Reply Rara. The two walked side by side to their class.
"Bec... Are you seriously being proposed to Irwan?" Mutia asked directly without any more prologues.
"Do you know?" Rara asked back.
"Yes, how can you not know, if when you wake up in the morning, it has been greeted with excitement..." Mutia said half annoyed half amusedly.
"What dude?" Rara asked now.
"Yes splashy... I told my mom to go shopping, buy everything for delivery tonight..."
Rara was caught off guard by Mutia's story. He could imagine the excitement in his mind. At the same time he felt guilty in his heart.
When other people are trying their best to "satisfy" their potential partner, he himself hesitates to accept it.
"So bener? Did Irwan propose to you?" Repeated Mutia.
"Hem." Sahut Rara's.
"Couldn't you? When did you meet?"
"Yesterday."
"When did you know?"
"Two days ago."
"Well?!"
"Can he propose to you?" Ask Mutia again.
"Yes.. don't know either. ... Actually, the one who originally proposed it was your father." Terang Rara was honest. "I thought your father was joking, but in fact your father even asked Irwan to propose to me directly..." Rara continued.
"Continue...? You accept?" Mutia asked as she continued to stare at Rara's face.
"I don't know... I haven't said anything... I'm still shocked to be confused..."
"What about Danu?" Ask Mutia. Now her eyes focused on Rara's face. Rara stopped in her tracks hearing the question.
What about Danu? Easy question but very difficult to answer. What about Danu? Why did that question suddenly feel so piercing in his heart?
Rara now felt like she was at the end of the time limit. YES OR NOT... Take it or Leave it... If he says yes, his heart will languish, but if he says NO, there are many hearts that will be disappointed.
Will he be a self-righteous one. Or should he forget his love that has been so creepy and rooted in his heart.
"Bec... I'm your friend, I know how you feel about Danu. It's just, not my share to convey that to my father and my mas.... Honestly, I don't mind if you become me. I just asked for one. Don't disappoint me. Also father. He was very excited to impress your father..." Mutia said while holding Rara's arm as if begging and threatening to make Rara really think about the decision she will take.
For a moment Rara was silent while biting her own lips, busy thinking and weighing.
"WOI...! Rara....! Mutia..!"'s...!" Someone caught the attention of both. Spontaneous the two immediately turned their heads. On the doorstep of the classroom, Ratna was seen moving her hands telling them to rush in.
"Come in first yuk... Let's talk again..." Mutia said, she slowly pulled the arm that Rara had already grasped. Rara nodded. They continued their steps towards the class.
Lesson after lesson goes on. Rara tries to focus on the given meter. Not for diligent pretentiousness, he just wanted to distract her for a moment that felt tired enough to think about the application problem. Even the mood of eating it until it disappears because of thinking about it.
During the break, when her friends choose to go to the cafeteria to fill their stomachs, Rara chose to sit in the classroom with a dictate on her lap. It means wanting to read, but still, the focus is up. Especially when accidentally, his eyes saw the figure of Danu was cool with his friends in the distance.
Usually he would happily watch from a distance. Really just watching, because their voices don't get to his seat. Seeing him chatting..laughing.sometimes rubbing his hair rough back is a very happy sight.
But now.why does it feel like something is blocking and making him anxious. There was a feeling of unwillingness if he had to give up that dream. But along with that, he also felt desperate for his unattainable dream.
Rara gave a look, trying to focus on the reading on her lap... Why the more he read the more he didn't understand.
Suddenly he was like a dyslexic... The series of letters suddenly became like pazels that he had to string together to become one whole word. Really draining his energy. Unknowingly a cold sweat came out from his nape.
"Pbu...!"
A successful call made him soar from his seat. The caller also seemed to follow surprised to see Rara's reaction. Rara's shock grew when she saw who was now standing in front of her.
The danu!
"Tu. uh, Mas..." Rara's brain felt blank. His face could not hide his chaotic feelings.
"Ra... Are you okay?" Ask Danu.
Looking at Rara's face that was like a sick person, her hand reflexes touched Rara's upper arm. Danu felt Rara's trembling body and saw cold sweat on her forehead.
"Ra, you're sick..." Danu said worriedly.
Without thinking further, Danu immediately took the position of embracing Rara to get Rara into the health room. And like a fool wrapped in innocence, Rara let herself be swept up while being embraced in such a way, making the people around them wonder and guess freely. Making several pairs of eyes stare at them with hurt and hatred.
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Reders, author sorry yes, can not be quickly updated, because a lot of things that the author must finish in RL. But the author is trying to continue this story until it is finished...
Thank you for waiting faithfully for this story. Hope you guys keep liking it. Aamiins. π₯°ππ₯°
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