Lara's Admirers

Episode 84

After receiving a parting gift from her, I immediately said goodbye to go home. I can't stay here any longer. Mom and Dad were waiting for me in the parking lot. I don't want to make them wait any longer, because I know that waiting is the most unpleasant thing.

“For a long time, the same meeting barista cafe?” asked my mother who attacked me.

“Now!” I immediately denied.

“Content coffee buy, the queue was long.” elakku by looking for other reasons.

“If it comes to reality, the barista cafe is Sendy...” said mama while hanging her sentence.

“Why, mommy want to be angry?!” reply to me with a slightly higher tone.

“Mama does not like if you are close to her sha.” said mama with a tone that is not less high.

“Sendy....” said.

I then paused my intention to finish my sentence just now. I don't think I need to tell them this. The more complicated it will become, the better they will never know at all. I clasped my hand firmly, trying to hold back my frustration. Again, I must give up for the sake of this family.

I chose to listen to a song from my earphones only. Maybe with that it can improve a little bit my mood. But suddenly my finger stopped when I saw a playlist I had never played before.

“29 October 2018”

As soon as the title of the playlist is very clearly displayed above my phone screen. I can't remember the last time I changed his name. But I remember so clearly the reason why I named her that way.

The last time I remember, that date was my first appearance with the man. Long before that date, I admired him. But I can't remember the first time I started setting my heart on her. Now I hate everything, everything that has happened since that day.

From that day on I became a very stupid person. I always regret it now. It used to be that all the things I considered beautiful, slowly incarnated into something so terrifying. It was like a nightmare that trapped me in it.

“Now it's 2020, but half of my heart still loves someone I accidentally met in 2018.”

During the trip, all I did was that. Listening to music, daydreaming, sleeping, seeing the scenery outside the window. It is a very monotonous life cycle.

“Goodbye Bandung City, thank you for meeting me with him even if only for a moment.”

***

Suddenly I woke up from my short sleep during the trip. That's because the airport I was riding on suddenly stopped somewhere. At first I thought we'd stop for a little while at the gas station. When we looked out the window, we got home.

I walked in and climbed the stairs in staggered steps. Thank goodness I didn't fall down the stairs, then I went downstairs by rolling over. I carry my suitcase without a doubt. When I got into the room, I put it anywhere. Then dropped my body on the bed so violently. I don't have enough energy to do more. Even now that I haven't taken off my shoes, I've actually run out of steam for that one.

It turns out that my arrival even makes someone feel disturbed and woke up from his sleep. Who else if not Stefani, she's the only person in my room right now. The girl woke up from her sleep and straightened her body. It seemed like he was too imposing to get up, even though I knew he was still so sleepy.

“Finally you go home also sha.” he said with a state that is still half conscious.

“Hmmm...” reply me briefly without seeing it in the least.

Actually, I don't want to respond to this girl at all. Stefani knew very well that we were in a very tiring condition. Today has made me lose a lot of energy. I seemed to be forcing my brain too hard to think during the test. It would even affect my physical condition like this.

“Gue wants to say something lo.” he said slowly while continuing to try to collect his life.

“Aaan anyway? I think it's like this tonight, too, tomorrow. Sleepy, tired.” reply me at length.

I don't want to be disturbed right now. All I need is a quiet place to rest. But how can I rest if Stefani keeps asking me to talk like this.

“But this is important sha, you have to know.” he said while shaking my body.

“Emang can not be tomorrow only what?” reply me with patience at the highest level.

If after this Stefani still keeps bothering me, then I'm going to leave this place. I'll sleep in Renata's room for the night, if this girl doesn't keep quiet. After all, the place has been empty for a few days, because it was left by its owner. She said she'd be here again next week. He will berilaturahmi as well as take the rest of his goods that he did not have time to bring all yesterday.

“This is important sha, this is about Arka and about lo.” said Stefani who is still trying to persuade me.

“Bodo highly!” reply with rage.

I immediately picked up one more pillow there, and plugged my ear with it. I hid my head behind it, so that it could at least minimize the sound that entered my sense of hearing.

If Stefani keeps bothering me like this, then how can I rest enough. Would he want if I had to get sick again because of lack of sleep, and not go to school for the umpteenth time. I think this girl's mind is so shallow. Although he is my own best friend, sometimes his nature is too excessive so it often makes me feel uncomfortable.

A few minutes after I ignored her in this way, the girl started not twitching at all. I can't even feel his movements at all. It seemed that the girl was beginning to give up and despair. It must have been on the other hand that he had also been helplessly subdued under the drowsiness that had mastered it.

I peeked out from behind the pillow for a while, to make sure that the girl had actually fallen asleep soundly. It turned out to be true according to my previous guess. Poor Stefani, he must be very tired today. It must have been a hard day for her to get through, yet this girl managed to get through it tenaciously. Until he reaches the end of this day, it means that everything he does is not in vain. Something beautiful in his future, is the pay for his hard work today.

I confirmed the position of Stefani's blanket that had begun to reach the lutu. He deserves the appreciation of compassion, for his hard work today.

“Goodnight stef.” I whispered quietly in his ear, then went back to sleep.

Tonight was too comfortable to pass up. There are millions of stars lurking around us from behind that window. It's just blocked by the ceiling of this room. The dark night seemed to whisper to me.

“Sleep under my arms, tomorrow will come soon. Tomorrow you have to fight again and tomorrow I am also ready to wait for you at the end of the day.”

***

“Lo has finished tuga biology that is asked to make the power point is not yet?” ask Stefani with a straight forward look.

While I was just looking at the road I was going through right now. It's not funny that I suddenly have to fall on this asphalt road, just because of that fucking pebble.

“Udah lah.” reply me with a little bragging.

“Good deh.” answered briefly.

Fortunately, as long as I didn't go to school yesterday, Titan always reminded me of assignments. That guy was really nice to me, to everyone more precisely. Yesterday before I left for Bandung, the man had told me that he and I were in the same group for biology.

Everything has been arranged by the subject teacher concerned, so we cannot refuse. It just so happened that I got a task to complete the last few slides to present in front of the class later. I hope today luck will be on my side.

As usual, me and this girl went straight to the classroom. Today we did not stop by the cafeteria, because we had breakfast. I was too excited to meet them all. Another friend of mine, who today I can't see in person. I miss those annoying people so much.

“Eresha!!” clara shouted so excitedly.

A second later, the girl ran to get to me who had just reached the entrance. With a beaming face, Clara picked me up without being asked at all. Clara seems so happy today, I don't know what makes her so happy.

I put my bag on the table, justifying the ties of my hair that were beginning to loosen. It turns out they haven't changed much since I left. Maybe their faces will remain the same as this, until they age later.

“Cie, who has returned from Bandung.” said Adit with his distinctive tone.

“Bawa by-by nak?” he nodded while touching one of my hands.

“By sand from Bandung want? It just so happens there is still the rest in the shoes I wore yesterday.” reply me with a small laugh.

“Sih!” reply to the man while smiling wryly.

“Where was the test yesterday?” ask Arka who started to open the sound.

“Currently, just wait for the results doang.” replied me as is.

I just nodded briefly, saying his words. There seems to be something strange about this man, he is not as usual. Arka was much quieter than usual. But I'd better not have to bother with that now. I know this guy's not okay.

“Nih, eat his chocolate cake.” said Arka suddenly, while thrusting his supply box to me.

“I heard from Stefani that today you want to go to school, so I asked Mama to make this special for you. Mama also send greetings, he said quickly healed and do not get sick again.” he explained at length.

“Thank you, but not good even ngerepotin mama you.” reply me while scratching my head that does not itch.

“Nothing, relax aja.” reply lightly.

“Eresha aja who is loved so, we are not?” titan protests that feel unacceptable because they think that all this is unfair.

The man who was the target of Titan's speech just now, just clucked bitterly. A second later, he took out another box of supplies from his drawer. This time the size is bigger than the previous one, it must have contained a lot as well. I didn't know what else would fit into this man's magic drawer. I think all the stuff can go in there if he wants to.

“This is for all of us?” ask Adit half in disbelief.

“Hmm..” Reply Short Arch.

“Poor let alone try, I'm the same you guys?” he continued with a slightly insinuating tone.

But they are more than just annoying. The four people were just busy scrambling over the chocolate cake made by his mama Arka, regardless of this man at all. They also did not touch Arka's words in the least.

“Mau?” I said to her while offering her the chocolate cake.

“No, I ate it. I was also satiated to eat this mulu.” replied with both hands folded in front of the chest.

Not wanting to give up so easily, I continued to persuade her to eat the chocolate cake. I put the chocolate cake in front of her mouth. A little pushy, but right now I'm forcing him. He thought only he could force me at will.

“Aaaa...” I said while hinting that he open his mouth.

“Udah eat only, do not need to sell expensive everything lo ka!” satirize Titan sharply.

“Diem lo!” reply Arka with her cynical look.

Without lingering any longer, finally the man immediately took my bait. Can't stand the satire of his best friend, inevitably Arka immediately grabbed the cake in my hand.

“Ouch!!” I spontaneously shouted, as Arka bit my finger unintentionally.

Arka then immediately grabbed my finger which became a victim of the violence. Suddenly the man felt guilty. Sometimes he rubbed my finger slowly which turned a little reddish.

“It’s okay.” Reply calmly.

“But seriousness is okay, right?” ask him.

“Sorry, I didn't accidentally earlier.” he continued.

“Casual aja.” reply me clearly.

“Yang eaten her cake aja ka, Eresha hands do not need to come with you eat as well.” satirized Titan with an unpleasant gaze.

“Laper what about lo?” timpal Adit who peppered.

“Cih!!” reply Arka nonchalantly.

“Udah, freelanin do not need to be held continuously. How do you want to eat it?” I said while melting the atmosphere.

Without a second thought, Arka immediately let go of my hand which she still held earlier. His face still looks like before. Even after eating chocolate is believed to improve mood. I don't know what kind of trouble this guy is having. But usually Arka never told anyone about the problem, including his mother who included the closest people. The man never wanted to make it difficult for others with his personal problems.

“You again?” ask me carefully.

“Enggak.” he answered briefly while shaking his head.

I don't want to ask more questions about it, because I don't want to make her mood worse. The arka needs personal space for a while. She has become quite sensitive lately. Hopefully Arka will tell me a little bit of the problem.

‘Ting! Ting! Ting!’

The bell sign that the lesson hour is about to begin, has echoed throughout the school. Some of the students who were still at the gate, accelerated his pace to rush the class before the teacher came. If not, they will definitely be considered late and be punished along with students who have not even reached the school gate when the bell has rung.

I immediately finished my activities for breakfast the second time. I took care of everything so quickly and very regularly. This time I feel proud of myself. It turns out that respecting yourself is important, for example starting from this kind of small thing.

“Today all groups will go forward to make a task presentation right?” I asked Arka.

“If it's time to hunt, yes all. But if the opposite, maybe some groups will advance the presentation next week.” obviously the man who is checking his book one by one.

I nodded in understanding with his words just now. Looks like my group will get a turn forward for today. The faster you get the value, the better.

“Good morning kids!” sahut Bu Yeni who just came in.

“Morning bu!” reply us at the same time.

I started to get nervous when this woman came into this room. It felt as if the atmosphere had instantly changed drastically. Although this is not the first time for me to make a presentation, but still this nervousness has never disappeared since the first. You don't even know what makes me nervous like this.

“Don't be a spoiled child! This isn't the first time you've done this sha!” my inner self in my heart, while constantly trying to convince myself that I can.

I cannot disappoint those who have entrusted me to sit in this class. Being in the top class was the only way for me to prove to them if I could.

I try to calm myself. If I keep panicking like this, it could be his business. Maybe all the things I prepared all this time will even fall apart. Today means one day approaching graduation day. At least I have to make a small change in my life.

“Good, please collect the task forward. I will check first before you present in front later.” said Bu Yeni while confirming his glasses.

Each representative of each group, advanced by carrying a flash containing our task files. Coincidentally all of our group files, were in Titan's hands because he was the chairman. I can trust him for now.

While Bu Yeni was checking all the group task files, I was preparing myself for the presentation later. Group two seemed to be getting a turn for presentation, after group one advanced first. But it is likely that it will happen if the order of the group will not be contested again by Bu Yeni

Suddenly someone patted me on the back. I looked to see who that person was. At first I thought it was Stefani or Clara, but it turned out that I was wrong. It turns out that Titan is now switching seats with Clara. I don't know when that man was there.

“Later I will be the moderator, lo be the notary. Okay?” titan said in a soft tone, almost like a whisper.