LOVE STRATA 1

CS1 A Changing Attitude

Azan isya' has been reverberating since thirty minutes ago. Anjani has completed his duty. The memorization of short letters has also repeated several letters. Sajadah and mukena are again folded and placed in place.

Anjani looked back at his college notebook. A few minutes later Anjani dissolved in the work of the lecture assignments collected online. Anjani also finished the presentation material, although it is still used for the next week.

"Alhamdulillaah, done too. Now it's just to prepare a book for college tomorrow" Anjani said himself.

Anjani checks her smartphone and reads the chat in her class group. Perhaps a task was missed by him. But there's nothing important there. Group chat deserted. There were only a few emoticons from some friends who were joking.

Done it. Anjani tidied up her books and college bags. The study table in his room has been neatly arranged again after learning activities. A few pieces of paper have also been dumped in the trash. Now, Anjani can relax for a moment.

Anjani's room window opened slowly. Seen the atmosphere of the night with the starry sky and the smiling crescent moon greeting. Anjani smiled seeing it. After the morning rain fell, the night was clear. What a gift.

Anjani again remembered his chat with Diamond and Alenna this afternoon at the place of teaching. Anjani still remembered Berlian and Alenna wanted to prank Vina on her first day joining the group Ustaza Nuri. Quickly Anjani directly lecture at that time, and immediately Diamond and Alenna call Anjani with the name ustaza. Fortunately, Vina was not present this afternoon.

"Em, why didn't Vina come, huh? I forgot to chat." Anjani suddenly remembered.

The smartphone that was lying on the table was taken. Anjani intends to ask Vina the reason for not being present in the group this afternoon, through a short message. The message has been typed and sent, but quickly deleted by Anjani. After weighing up, Anjani also ventured to call Vina.

The first call, directly re-rejected by Vina.

"Eh? Maybe a little time, yeah. Try again," said Anjani and immediately tried to contact Vina again.

Succeeds. The second call was raised by Vina.

"Hello!" exclaimed Vina as soon as the phone was picked up.

"Assalamu'alaikum," Anjani greeted Vina, but was not answered.

"Yes, hello. Who'sis this?" ask Vina.

My number wasn't saved, huh? inner Anjani.

"Hello! Who the hell is this? Intention to call?" gerutu Vina across.

"I'm Anjani," Anjani said in the end.

"Oh. Kirain. What's up?" ask Vina ketus.

"Em, how are you, Vin? Healthy?" tanya Anjani intends to start a chat.

"Yes healthy, dong. You swear I'm sick, huh?" Vina's tone was getting unpleasant to hear.

Anjani is shocked to hear Vina's answer which she thinks sounds a bit harsh. However, Anjani continues to try to find chat for the sake of trying to make good friends with Vina.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way, Vin. I just want to ask, why did you not come to the teaching place this afternoon?" tanya Anjani remained friendly.

"It's none of your business!" vina exclaimed, and immediately the call was interrupted.

Tut-tut-tut.

"Astaghfirullah's. What's wrong with me asking him, anyway? Hm. Maybe he's PMS again. Let it." Anjani tried indifferently.

Anjani does not want to bother. The day was so good with the rain bringing good news this morning. Plus the love code that Mario showed, making Anjani's heart still flowered until nightfall. Anjani does not want to just because Vina's attitude her mood so switched. Anjani does not want it to happen, and chooses to ignore it.

***

The day has changed. Anjani has been preparing to go to college for college. That morning Anjani left alone on Uncle Sam's motorcycle. Anjani did not leave with Meli as usual, because Meli to Jogja.

It didn't take long for Anjani to get to campus. Anjani quickly entered the classroom, because at that time there was a schedule of public courses with lecturers from outside his department.

Two courses were scheduled for that day, and both were passed. Anjani is happy because his lectures are running smoothly with lecturers who are pleasant subjects.

"Anjani, would you like to go straight home?" ask Diamond.

"Yes, here. There are no more lectures" replied Anjani.

"Where to buy?" tanya Dika who was standing beside Juno.

"Dwelling. If Meli does not have nyariin. The turn of meeting just a fight," Juno chirped.

"Buy to Jogja, Dik." Anjani answers Dika's question better, unlike Juno.

"Eh, Anjani. Shall I take you home?" ask Juno.

"Thank you, Juni. I got Uncle Sam's bike, all right." Anjani rejects Juno's offer in a friendly manner.

"Huh. Don't want to, Anjani. Juno mode. Look for opportunities" chirped Berlian.

"I'm envious, anyway. There-there, ask to take Mas Ken home." Juno responds to Diamond by carrying around Ken's name.

Juno knew Diamond would act unexpectedly when Ken's name was mentioned. That's why Juno took advantage of it, and sure enough, Diamonds went wrong.

"Yes already made the joke. Go, yuk!" anjani invited her friends home.

"Yuk! Uh, Anjani. Don't forget later on with the holiday, replaced tomorrow afternoon because the Ustaza Nuri there is a need. Please tell Vina yes," said Berlian asking Anjani for help.

Anjani was hesitant when Vina's name was called. However, Anjani is already determined to be good friends with Vina. So, Anjani also agreed.

Diamond, Juno, and Dika go home first. They split up in the parking lot. While Anjani still took the time to call Vina.

Three calls, in vain. Vina didn't pick up the phone from Anjani. In the end Anjani decides to call Vina back when she gets home. However, when Anjani intends to go home immediately and is about to put on his helmet, suddenly someone said hello.

"Assalamu'alaikum," greetings someone whom Anjani once knew.

Anjani's smile immediately expands because he knows who is coming. That's Mario's voice. Anjani turned his head, but immediately his smile faded when he saw Vina next to Mario.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" Anjani replied.

"Hi Anjani, how are you?" vina asked Anjani kindly.

"Alhamdulillaah, fine. You?" Anjani asked back in a friendly manner.

"Alhamdulillaah is good too. Sorry yes, yesterday afternoon I did not come to teach because suddenly nyokap asked me to go to a friend's house. Not good to refuse. God willing next I will come," said Vina so kindly.

Anjani was really amazed. The attitude Vina showed was completely different from before.

Is it because there is Mario so Vina is being nice like this? Nope. I can't think of anything. Astaghfirullah, Inner Anjani.

Anjani nodded and smiled.

"Schedule for tomorrow afternoon. Coming, yes." Anjani told Vina.

"Wheel!" Vina responded with passion.

Anjani next set his sights on Mario. Mario was smiling at him, and was immediately replied with the same smile by Anjani.

"Tumben himself? Where's meli?" ask Mario.

"Meli to Jogja. Em, then I'll go home first, yeah." Anjani.

"fr, Anjani. Be careful on the road and do not forget to keep reading the letter to be more memorized," said Mario attention.

Anjani is happy Mario is paying attention to her. Moreover, Mario said it when there was Vina, and with a face that decorated with smiles.

Anjani nodded and immediately gave her greetings. "Assalamu'laikum."

"Wa'alaikumsalam," replied Mario and Vina simultaneously.

Anjani propelled his motor until he got home. The next hours Anjani used to repeat the memorization of the Quranic letters. Not to forget also Anjani continued to work on presentation materials that are still used for the next week.

***

Next day.

Back Anjani left for the campus herself that morning. Anjani began to feel that there was a different day without the presence of Meli who was always cheerful and the origin of ceplos at will.

"Mel, you must have been shouting in Jogja." Anjani said to herself with a smile remembering Meli.

"Assalamu'alaikum" greetings Diamond.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," Anjani replied with a friendly smile.

Anjani saw the appearance of Diamond which seemed bright that morning. Diamond wears a pink soft robe, combined with a plain matching color hijab. Diamonds look fashionable despite being clad in a robe and a wide hijab that sticks out long.

"Beauty" praised Anjani.

"Thank you. I am a beautiful Muslim, hehe. Especially you, tuh. Duh, so many are approaching to compete for your heart." Diamond nudged Anjani's shoulder and played his eyebrows.

Anjani knew Diamond was joking, and Anjani chuckled in response.

"Eh-uh. I'm going to his class, Ken's sister gave me this. Titip bench, dong. Next to you, yeah. As soon as I finished I went straight to class," the Diamond asked half-begging.

"Yes-yes. I'm going there" said Anjani.

"Thank you. See you soon." The little running diamond left Anjani.

Anjani immediately continued her steps towards the class. However, before arriving at the class only Anjani saw Vina. Anjani is eager to be good friends with Vina. Therefore, Anjani also decided to approach Vina who was sitting alone at the time.

"Assalamu'alaikum's chat. Vina," greeting Anjani to Vina.

The deg!

Vina did not answer the greetings from Anjani. Vina only glanced at Anjani at a glance, then returned busy with her smartphone.

Anjani gets clumsy on her own. Vina again behaved differently, even though the previous day was very friendly to Anjani.

"Ec, Vin. What again?" tanya Anjani tried to get familiar.

Vina glanced back at Anjani. Just a moment and no words slid from him. After acting like this, Vina was again busy with her smartphone.

"Um, I'm interrupting, huh?" ask Anjani carefully.

Vina instantly raised her head, and immediately raised her cynical gaze.

"Yes. Mending you go there. No need to touch me. Later I will come to your njai group," exclaimed Vina.

"Astaghfirullah" said Anjani.

"Em, later in the afternoon wear a hijab, Vin. It will definitely look more beautiful," said Anjani, once again trying to get along even though Vina was very close to her.

"Lu don't think I can be like you. Hey, I'm beautiful. Yes, I will use your kayak later," exclaimed Vina back in a rough tone, not as sweet as when there was Mario. "Here, I'm going. Hye!" Vina left Anjani alone.

"Yes Allah. Are any of my words offensive until Vina is so jutek like me? Azaghfirullah." Anjani stroked his chest while saying Istighfar.

Anjani turns back, and continues her steps towards class. Although he had heard the words from Vina, in Anjani's heart was still filled with pleasure. Anjani happy because Vina will come with hijab later in the afternoon when learning to teach.

If Meli knew Vina's attitude like that to me, it would be another story. Meli, what are you doing in Jogja right now? Anjani wondered in her heart.

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Want to know what Meli is experiencing in Jogja? Please read the novel ALWAYS THERE IS A LEANING PLACE by Kak Cahyanti

Wait for the follow-up to the Love Strata 1 story. Will Vina's attitude towards Anjani continue to change? Kepo-in always, yeah. To make the author more enthusiastic, click like and comment. See You 😉