Lara's Admirers

Episode 70's

“Honey really know, if you do not follow.” said Adit with his innocent face.

They can say that kind of thing, of course, because they don't know what's really on my mind right now. The trauma made me feel trapped in the abyss of my greatest fear. Many times I tried to fight that fear, because I did not want to be under his control. Many times I failed to get out of there. I hope someone throws a rope into the abyss to help me climb. Please, whoever it is.

“But I'm sure if in your heart, actually you still want.” said Arka.

“Do not snoop!” I'm tough once again.

“Sometimes humans do. His heart and mind are never aligned, the brain is far more selfish than we think. Although sometimes logic is much truer when compared to feelings.” Evidently.

I don't know how long he's been thinking about those words, deep in his brain. Whether since when the collection of mathematical formulas and theories turned into a work of satra. Clearly, he seemed to be thinking hard about it.

‘Ting! Ting! Ting!’

The sound of the bell sign of the class will begin immediately, again ringing after a rest all night. But this time the bell rang earlier than usual. That's because it's Monday and the whole school has to perform the ceremony every morning. Everyone I think does that every Monday. All the students then left their respective classes, to immediately head to the ceremonial field. Do not forget the complete attributes of course, if you do not want to face with a BK teacher this morning.

I, Clara, Adit, Stefani, Titan and Arka walked together to get there. We were always together like this and had to stay together all day. Can't they walk each other without having to horde like this. But I don't think I can, because that's one of the definitions of friendship. They will always be by your side in times of pleasure or difficulty. So don't worry, 'cause they'll never leave your side. Unless he's a traitor.

“Gift you got yesterday, already so you open?” ask Arka in the middle of the journey.

I then patted my forehead slowly, how could I do that one thing. Though yesterday I was so enthusiastic to open it and find out what it contained. You see yesterday Kak Rayhan had said if in there consists of several items. That's why I'm curious, whatever stuff is in there.

Anyway, this time I received a birthday gift that was packed so attractive. Because usually the object is only intended specifically to put a blue print or other design. But this time, the man made something a little different with that one thing. I hope this isn't the only picture tube he has. If until true this is a picture tube only wayangnya, then what about the lecture. He certainly could not last long in the world of architecture lectures, without this one thing. If so, then I will most likely return this picture tube and just take the contents.

“ Have you not opened at all?” ask Arka again.

“Not yet, yesterday overslept.” I replied while shaking my head.

The man's mouth was then perfectly rounded, making out my sentence just now. Not to forget he also nodded his head several times, as a sign if he understood.

Because soon the ceremony will start, we all have to get to the field. That's why the six of us accelerated our pace from the previous one. At least I have to get a row position in the first part or at least five lines after the very front. In the middle of the row is always the hottest place and minimal air. So not too good for me, even though it's almost none of the people who want to be there, but inevitably they have to fill the place.

Today I learned about one more thing. It turns out that behind the beauty of an art object, there is a process that is not easy. The aesthetic value also stores a value of struggle and work kerras and should be appreciated.

“Report! This morning ceremony followed by kela one, two and three and all teachers and school administrators, is ready!” exclaimed the ceremonial leader who was on duty in the middle of the field.

PASKIBRAS members can always count on Monday ceremonies like this, or even larger ceremonies. They are trained and educated specifically for that. Every Wednesday they always hold regular line-up exercises. It seems endless for us to learn new things. Because the prohibition of the arena means that it will always come every day, even when we are no longer in this school. There are some things that are not taught in school, but we can meet out there.

This morning the sun was shining in the eastern horizon. To imbue all the people of the earth with a golden and gentle light. Not infrequently who complain of heat, especially those who are in the middle of the line. I can't deny that I feel the same way. Even some of the parts in my uniform have started to get wet from sweat. But this is nothing compared to the struggle of the previous heroes. They have carried out a task far more difficult than we are feeling right now.

So it's not a problem for us, if it has to be hot like this here. After all, morning sunlight is good for our bodies, because it contains a lot of vitamin D. The principle of children majoring in IPA is, if healthy it does not need to be expensive.

***

I walk among thousands of men who jostle like this, wagging my hat. At least I can get a little fresh air here. Actually, jostling is the thing I hate the most, but inevitably I have to do this every week. I couldn't wait until it was a little quiet as usual when I got home from school. Because those behind me can't and won't wait any longer.

After arriving in class, I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief as well. It doesn't seem like I'm the only one who thinks like that, because the other disciples are the same. But today is not finished, this is only a small part of the beginning of today. After this it seems like my sweat should be drained even more, as sports lessons await us after this.

As usual without any more instructions, we will change clothes and then return to the field. Mr. Dodi has been waiting for us there, and we have to get there within ten minutes.

“Today we test practice sha, you have no study yet?” asked Clara who was walking right next to me.

“Eh, seriously? How can I not know anyway, is it in say yes?” askaku.

“Sunday was already announced in the same class Mr. Dodi.” obviously the girl to me.

“I can't know ya?” reply with a bitter smile.

“Means if in class do not mostly daydream, it is not the focus of gini.” Said Clara while patting me gently on the shoulder.

I nodded a few times to say what he said. Sometimes I scratch my head without itching. Between me who didn't listen or I forgot about this. But how could I not know about this. Maybe if Clara's words just now had a point too, maybe I was daydreaming too much while in class. That's why I ignore what's happening around me.

I think I am the one who will get the lowest grade later, or maybe it could be if I would repeat those subjects once again for the next minngu. I thought I was the only person in this class, who was facing a practice test without any preparation in advance. Honestly, I am a little nervous right now. I'm not sure I can pass that practice test smoothly and without messing things up. I'm so bad at sports, everyone always says that to me. Even my own teacher had said such a thing to me, but not Mr. Dodi. He was a teacher for sports subjects while I was still sitting on the Junior High. Until now, his words that day still make me so pemisis. I couldn't accept my worst reality on that one, because in reality I was a weak girl. They're right, I'm not at all suited to that one thing.

“Arka, lead the heating!” mr. Dodi's orders to the man.

“Good sir!” reply Arka with pleasure.

Without lingering any longer, Arka immediately advanced to the front of the line to lead the warm-up. While Mr. Dodi was watching him from the edge of the field. It seemed like almost all of the teachers here could entrust everything to Arka. After all his position as class president and former captain of the basketball team at this school, making him known by many people. Arka is also often involved in meetings of members of the OSIS, although he is not one of them, he said,

***

I sipped my saliva with great difficulty. Soon are the moments of my destruction. I don't even know what material to test this time. Luckily I wasn't the first person listed in the class order.

“Alright, as you know before if today we will carry out the practice test. This test is held as one of the bases of your daily assessment.” explained Mr. Dodi in front there.

“This time you will demonstrate some basic floor gymnastics movements. Your minimum must display three movements.” he continued.

I was finally able to breathe a little sigh of relief, because at least the exam this time was not as bad as I had imagined. Floor gymnastics was not so bad for me, and it was the only sport I was better at than any other.

“Arka and five other men, please take the equipment in the warehouse. Bring here four jumbo-sized mattresses.” said Mr. Dodi.

While waiting for them to come back here with that thing, we did an additional warm-up to prevent injuries. So far I haven't gotten a picture, of what moves I'm going to show up there but it looks like I'm going to take it easy. I don't like to risk too much, in the same field I don't understand. So the shortcut is to play it safe.

“Alright, for the first turn Alice and Arka please go forward.” order Mr. Dodi.

It looks like it will indeed be called based on class absences. Since my name starts with the letter “E” then I can be a little calmer. While the two men were preparing in front of each other's mattresses, we all remained seated on the field in an orderly position. Without breaking the line we've made before.

“Please start!” mr. Dodi said to both.

For the first move it seemed that there was no problem at all for the two of them, but for the second movement this time it seemed like there were some fatal mistakes that were unintentional. Accidentally, Arka's hand pushed the body of a girl named Alice while about to do a tiger jumping movement. As a result of this action, now the girl was thrown far out of the mattress and made her head hit the floor of the field with a loud bang. Now that Alice was unconscious to him, it seemed like it had been a very violent impact. I could hear the sound of the pounding so loud myself. Even so I'm sure that Arka really did accidentally do that.

Suddenly the whole class was made surprised not playing over the incident just now. A second later, Alice who was lying in the middle of the field was then immediately brought to the UKS. Not wrong indeed, but why should Arka who holds Alice to bring her to the UKS. Maybe that guy just wanted to take responsibility for what he did just now.

“Biklah children, the test we postpone first for a while and we will continue next week” said Mr. Dodi who hastily closed this lesson over the incident just now.

It seems that the man will follow them to the UKS, however as a teacher he must take responsibility. He also had to make sure Alice was fine and serious after the incident. I could see clearly, as panic was clearly drawn on his face. Just as Arka felt.

“Back to class yuk!” take Stefani who was also influenced by Clara.

I don't even know when they came to me. Tau-tau the two girls were already beside me.

“Yang earlier did not need to be thought of.” continued Clara who also chimed in Stefani's speech just now.

I nodded immediately, confirming their words. For now I'm better off just following their wishes.

***

I leaned my body on the chair, while drinking a few sips of mineral water. I tried not to worry about the incident just now. What Arka is doing is right, he is correcting his mistake right now. So no need to worry, it was just help and nothing more. So I don't have to be jealous about that, uh did I just say I was jealous? Ah, that can't happen to me.

“Rarely know, even sports lessons in love empty hours like gini.” said Stefani who was sitting next to me.

“Iya.” Reply to me briefly.

Meanwhile, Clara was with her biology group to discuss about their group's work plan.

“Sha, you will come home with Arka right?” ask the girl to me.

“No idea, why?” askaku.

“Kan today I was invited to go with Titan, so if for example you go home by city bus yes automatically I can't nemenin lo.” he explained.

“Oh, yes it's nothing. Later I go home alone also not anything.” reply me lightly.

“Whatever you want!” fly me.

I just realized Stefani's having an appointment with Titan today. So it's impossible if I go home with him later. But I'm also not sure if Arka will give me a ride later, I'd better take the city bus or taxi.

“Change a shirt! Gerah nih.” said Stefani.

We just went alone to the bathroom to change the sports shirt with the gray white uniform that we usually wear. Stefani and I just left Clara because we didn't want to bother her. The girl seemed to be very serious and very busy, so we decided to just ignore her. Along the way, we met some disciples who had just finished changing clothes as well.

Arriving at that place, we immediately changed uniforms as usual. This place is always quiet as always. All that was heard was the sound of a tap that was deliberately opened in some toilets. After I finished changing clothes, I reflected briefly in front of the mirror available along the sink. Make sure if my appearance is really neat again as usual.

“Quickly lo finish.” said Stefani who just came out of the toilet.

I didn't intend to make up for her words just now, because I was being serious about arranging my slightly messy spikes. I'm actually a little frustrated with my hair condition today. Because yesterday part of my hair was braided, it left the rest of the hair undulating unevenly. This morning I didn't have time to paint it at all. It might help me a little, but I didn't do it this morning. Stupidhead!

“Yuk return!” take the girl.

“Yuk!” reply to me briefly.

We immediately left the place, having finished with our respective affairs. Why linger in such a place.

***

My eyes immediately widened when I found Alice sitting in the middle of smping Arka, more precisely now she was occupying my seat. Stefani and I immediately approached the two of them, with Alice's condition that seemed not so well seemed.

“Alice?” ask when I get there.

“Eh, Eresha.” reply while smiling thinly.

I'm right, this girl has not fully recovered after the incident.

“Udah better?” my many.

“Udah is pretty, but still a bit dizzy anyway.” he explained.

I nodded slowly, understanding his current state.

“Oh yes sha, for today you tukeran seat first yes the same Alice.” said Arka clearly.