Like Marrying a Boy

SMB 06

Agnes' heart felt very disappointed at the situation because her life was now inversely proportional. Totally different. No one surprises me much less happy birthday. In fact, Agnes wasn't sure anyone knew it was her birthday.

Agnes stared at the door. In his little heart he hoped that his father would emerge from behind the door, carrying a cake and singing a birthday song. Peeping both cheeks full of love and giving birthday gift that usually contains his favorite items. However, Agnes' breath was heard breaking the silence of the room when she realized that it was only a wish that would not be possible to be real.

"Why am I this stupid, hoping for something I won't get anymore." Agnes wiped away the clear liquid that had returned to flow through the corner of her eye. He tried to stop it, but he couldn't. The tears made her joke.

Not wanting to get late to the sadness, Agnes also chose to close her eyes. Trying to get back to sleep and tomorrow will get a great surprise. Yes, even if it was all a dream.

***

"Etha, I want to go to work first." Agnes said goodbye to Margaretha who was busy having breakfast with Andra. Agnes felt astonished that it was not usual for Margaretha to be so indifferent. In fact, Margaretha did not invite him or just offered him breakfast.

"Yes, be careful." Margaretha talked indifferently and was busy chatting with Andra. Agnes felt uncomfortable when she saw it because she felt Margaretha was angry with her.

"alright. Etha, maybe I'll be a little late." Agnes spoke down in fear of getting many questions or scolding from Margaretha.

"All right."

Agnes looked up and looked straight at Margaretha. Can't believe it when Margaretha just agreed. I didn't ask where or suspect him. Agnes no longer opened her voice. He kissed Margaretha's cheek and then rushed off.

Maybe Etha doesn't love me anymore.

Inner Agnes continued to guess. He looked puzzled even to the point of getting into Gatra's car. Agnes turned her head and looked at Gatra who was busy typing something on the phone, who was being contacted by the man why it could be serious like that. However, Agnes tried to be quiet and did not want to interfere.

"When do we leave? Don't let us be late." Agnes's voice rang out because of the long wait, Gatra was still busy with his phone.

Gatra immediately turned his gaze towards Agnes, "Eh, are you here?" Gatra put his phone back into the pocket of the shirt he was wearing. Agnes did not reply, only nodding softly in response. After that, Gatra drove the car without asking again.

During the trip, there was no conversation between them. Gatra's attitude was cold as Margaretha's. Agnes was sad. This birthday was the saddest first time for her. There was no congratulations and what he received was precisely the uncaring attitude of those closest to him. Agnes closed her eyes and tried to make her mind and heart feel calm. Don't let him look sad in front of others.

Five minutes into closing her eyes, Agnes was shocked when she opened it and she saw that the road that Gatra's car was going through was not the road leading to the restaurant. He feels so foreign. Agnes looked at Gatra who was focusing on the steering wheel.

"Breakfast." Gatra answered briefly.

"But—"

"I don't accept rejection." Gatra interrupted Agnes' words just like that. It made Agnes speechless at that very moment. Agnes could no longer speak anything. Just shut up and obey.

Gatra parked his car in front of a restaurant that is quite famous. Agnes did not speak anything including when Gatra ordered enough food because Agnes' heart was already irritated first.

"It's Avocado juice, without sugar and ice, sir."

The words of a waiter were able to distract Agnes who was busy with a cell phone even though she did not know what she was seeing because Agnes was just scrolling through the screen for no apparent reason. Gatra's smile was faint as the look of confusion that filled Agnes' face made the girl look extremely adorable.

"You ordered this?" Agnes pointed at the glass of avocado juice that was already in front of her.

"Yes, avocado is very good for heart patients like you. But, before that you have to fill your stomach with rice because this juice alone will not make your stomach full" said Gatra.

Agnes was silent, but her eyeballs seemed to be glazed with Gatra's attention.

"Thank you for your attention to me." Agnes took a plate of breakfast for him.

"Don't Ge-Er just yet, I'm paying attention like this because I don't want anything to happen to you. If anything happens, I will be blamed and held responsible. Because a boy like you might be able to take good care of yourself," said Gatra half-literate.

Agnes glared when she heard Gatra's extremely faint words. He bit Gatra on the shoulder to let out some annoyance. Gatra, who was shocked at what Agnes was doing, could only moan in pain because Agnes' bite was no joke. However, Agnes did not care and still bit her like a very tasty chicken meat.

"Oh my God, it hurts a lot." Gatra rubbed his shoulders. He's sure there's red marks in there.

"Felt! You shitty guy!"

Agnes crossed her arms while pursing her lips which indicated that the girl was sulking at this time.