Love is Not Finished

Chapter 8: School Farewell

Two weeks have passed.

The diploma has been earned and my average grade does not disappoint. The classroom guardian asked me again about the PMDK pathway offered by the famous State University in Bandung.

I declined the offer again for the same reason that my father did not allow lectures outside of the area where we live now.

Sad indeed. But I think it's hard to stay away from my parents. Especially in Bandung there are no relatives.

Maybe this reason also caught Papa's mind. After all, in this city there is also a State University whose quality is no less good than others.

"Zuri, let's get ready. Breakfast there, Brother is done, just use a handbody" I told Zuri.

"Yes, little brother. Later Zuri followed down," he replied as he put the wallet into a small bag.

Since the incident two weeks ago, Zuri has never talked about any guy again. And he apologized about the incident.

About Brother! Uh, it's been two weeks that she hasn't shown up back home. Where is he going? Is he coming home?

Uh..! Please disappear first Bang from my mind.

"Let's take our sister to school" Zuri said, surprising my daydreams.

"OK,"

My school and Zuri are having a farewell. The event was enlivened by the presence of orgen and other additional events from all the underclassmen.

Zuri also participated in the event as a representative of the School.

Mama's driving us to the front gate.

"Wait Mama pick up around one o'clock in the afternoon ya..," said Mama before leaving.

"Well Ma," I answered and Zuri in unison.

I headed to the venue, while Zuri headed towards the Headmaster's room to prepare the materials to be used during the event.

While I went straight to Ratna and Dice who were chatting. Many of my friends are already present wearing free clothes.

"Even from before?" my broom to Ratna and Dice.

"It was about fifteen minutes ago" replied Ratna.

"How to start, have you taken the coupon yet? Coupon for lunch. There's a table by the tree, don't you think?" dice said while pointing out the direction.

"Okay, I'll go there first,"

I rushed towards the small table that Dice pointed at earlier. And it turns out there Vincent is already with his girlfriend!

Vincent looked over and smiled at me. Her boyfriend looks at me cynically.

I was standing right next to Vincent and suddenly he was clutching my finger tightly.

The deg! My feelings are not because of. Surprisingly I was silent, letting the hand touch my finger.

Vincent started to leave, he and his girlfriend had already gotten coupons. Only turn.

But why hasn't Vincent's hand come off yet?

Her boyfriend knows Vincent's trying to pull my hand.

I'm reflexively trying to let go of the hand. His girlfriend also tried to pull Vincent's hand to leave immediately.

"Zanu" said Vincent Iirih.

That look was so soft I saw, it was like hinting at something that Vincent missed my presence.

Finally Vincent let go of his hand and immediately turned around, walking away from me and his gawking girlfriend.

I immediately took the coupon and went from the place towards Dice and Ratna.

"Hei Zanu's! You guys why just now? Vincent's pulling your hand? She why?" ask Dice astonishment.

"Lho, did you see what happened earlier? Maybe he misses me, his girlfriend is jealous" I replied.

"Yes look dong, all also on look. It's natural for girls to be jealous that Vincent is. Public again" Ratna said.

"Hell, let's forget it. Let that be Vincent's business. Now I think about our farewell. Not necessarily in the future can gather again, right?" reply relax.

"I heard from his friend Vincent that he couldn't go to college. Because Mr. Vincent wants his son to work at the store" said Dice.

Why isn't he in college? His parents are capable people.

"Perhaps, he feels like he'll never see you again Zanu. Because she knows you want to go to college, you'll automatically be far apart" Ratna chimed in.

Could be.

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The murky voices of the students began to sound, the alternating events filled with pleasure, excitement and sadness.

I see around me, this school will one day make me miss. A lot of sweet memories have passed here.

I accidentally saw from far away, the figure of Vincent standing there. I don't know how long he's been looking at me. He's with his genk friend.

I didn't see her boyfriend, did they fight?

The last event was the long-awaited event. All who are present are free to sing and dance to the music that is played. My friends cheered happily and one by one took the stage.

When I was about to go on stage, suddenly someone pulled my hand. It was Vincent!

"Zanu, come with me" Vincent asked.

"What's up Vincent? Where am I taking you?" ask me with a little rejecting tone.

"We're going to the front canteen,"

I obeyed him and the grip of that hand had not come off. Many friends noticed.

Arriving at the cafeteria, Vincent and I sat side by side. Not many people in the cafeteria, but not too quiet.

"Zanu. Are you going to college? Where did you go to college? Far away?" ask Vincent.

"Don't forget me Zanu. I don't want to lose you again" he said again.

"Yes, I went to college. The city P. Not too far from here?" my answer.

"I didn't go to Zanu's college. Because Papa wants me to continue with the shop" Vincent said with a sad face.

"There's nothing wrong with helping your parents?" my many.

"I know it's Zanu. But, actually I want to go to college in the same place as you. So that we can always be together" Vincent hoped.

"Zanu, I don't know what my feelings are called, but I definitely don't want to lose you,"

"It's Vincent, you remember what I said two weeks ago and we're committed. We can only pray that we can meet again,"

"Come on Zanu, I don't think we'll ever see each other again,"

"Hussis...! You can't talk carelessly, not well,"

For a moment the atmosphere became silent.

"Where's your boyfriend, how don't you look?" I switched the conversation.

"He's home, we had a fight. And I told you that I like you Zanu. He was also shocked, it turns out that you and I have been dating" replied Vincent casually.

"Well, I could be messed up with your boyfriend" I said.

"No, what right does he have against you. Relax, it's me" Vincent defended me.

"I'll take Zanu home,"

"Sorry Vincent, Zuri and I will be picked up by Mama at one in the afternoon,"

"Bearti soon dong. Let's just order some ice while you wait for your mama to come,"

"OK,"

Vincent and I chatted while eating kwaci. It looks like the current atmosphere is so much fun for both of us.

But there's a feeling of guilt about his girlfriend Vincent.

Not long after, from a distance I saw Mama's car approaching the school gate. And it just so happened that Zuri was already outside the gate.

It's hard to leave school, friends, teachers and especially Vincent.

"Vincent, I'll go home first. Sorry this time I refused your offer," I said softly.

"Yes Zanu. If I have time tomorrow-tomorrow I play at your house yes," he replied.

"Okay, I'll wait. Bye,"

"Bye,"

I walked to Mama's car and called Zuri. When the car started to run, I saw Vincent staring at me from afar.

Vincent, why is our story like this.

My heart feels sad. I don't know what the sign is, I don't know.

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