Lutfi Gilang's

30. Two People Who Silence

i

Almost to the school I saw if there were 6 tourist buses lined up in front of SMAN Purwokerto. Gilang continued to drive his motorbike until he entered and stopped in front of the school mosque.

He got off the bike, I came too. Then put the helmet on, then before long, I saw many students huddled out while holding a backpack that looked overloaded. Some of them also carry mattresses, large black swipes, umbrellas, fishing rods, to wear beach hats. I immediately thought, if they want to take the bus. But I haven't seen Ateg since.

Scroll towards Gilang, he was still silently pecking. But I knew, in his eyes, he kept sweeping around, as if he was looking for someone, but I couldn't guess who he was looking for.

I shut up, let him. Waiting for our class to pass. To ignore all the voices and gazes that were directed at us.

About five minutes later, I finally saw Bu Yuni. He was herding X-11 class mates, then suddenly stopped after seeing us.

Gilang and I immediately regretted it. Gyan, Arya, and Kelvin are also our nyamperin for nyapa. They seemed happy with our arrival, but I know for sure, it did not apply to the other friends.

Just so Bu Yuni ngajak for me to join the bus, suddenly Siti, Wati, Hana, Serly, and do not know who else I forgot, immediately nyerobot. They said that I was not allowed to join Gilang, because yesterday was not present. Even they dared to argue with Gyan and Arya, using the established rule capital.

I don't remember too much about the rules, obviously, for students who don't go to school on Fridays for any reason, it's not okay to take part in nature activities on Saturdays, because they do not have permission from parents who are distributed on Friday.

Insolent, huh?

I was sad, very disappointed to hear that. They don't know what I've done to get to school before 6. Even Gilang helped me to get to school early, but my friends kicked me out of the game except for Gyan.

Bu Yuni could not avoid it because Mr. Edi also confirmed to me, that students who were not present yesterday, could not enter the bus group, because they were not registered.

When I almost cried out so sad, suddenly Gilang said: “Iya Sir, we did not come to come along, we just came to tell Bu Yuni and friends, and we did not want to go, if Lutfi is healed, so they can enjoy a vacation without having to worry about Lutfi's condition. But apparently, they don't care at all. Yes already, sir, we excuse.”

I and I believe everyone who heard it must have been shocked. The words are ordinary but very piercing. And to be honest, I do agree with Gilang's statement.

“They don't care at all about my condition.”

They, coming just for a little bit of pleasantry, abandoned the obligation by visiting me. They're not really worried about my condition. Just look for face in front of Bu Yuni.

Although that didn't apply to Gyan and Bu Yuni, but that sentence was extremely heart-piercing, to those who had it.

Gilang and I paid their respects after greeting Gyan, Bu Yuni.

We drove back on the motorcycle, out of the school environment that contained wolf-man in sheep's clothing.

I really wanted to scream so angry, but I didn't. I surrendered. It was my hope to go to Menganti beach.

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ii

Gilang stopped his motorbike in front of the sehati chicken noodle shop, which was located opposite SMAN Purwokerto, but rather entered the alley.

I told him I had breakfast before I left.

“I know.” answered and got up knocking on the shop door, as if ignoring my talk.

I followed Gilang's steps into the stall. Actually I was a little scared, but somehow, at that time, I just sorted.

Inside, we sat facing the wall. About a minute later a pulmonary woman came to us and asked: “Drink, what?”

I want to ask for warm tea but I haven't had time to talk Gilang already answered first. “Mineral water, warm orange, same warm fresh tea, all one.”

Actually, I want it, why Gilang order a lot of drinks, but not kulakuin, I remain silent. It still hurts so much my race for his treatment from yesterday. What treatment? Disappeared and until now no obvious anything!

After the elderly woman left, Gilang suddenly shifted her seat away and faced me. I answered him with a little look towards him.

Shut up, just keep looking at me makes me a little uncomfortable.

I should've known I was mad at him. I should have known that I was waiting for him to explain why he left with another woman. Gilang should have known that for three days yesterday I kept waiting for news from him.

But he gave none of my hopes. He just kept looking at me for a long time until the woman put a drink and two bowls of chicken noodles on our table.

He remained silent until we finished eating.

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iii

Now Gilang took me to the flower shop. I do not know why, after Gilang hit the door, not long after the owner came out and continued to give long black crackle. I'm sure it must have been flowers, you see, right, at the florist, especially if it wasn't flowers?

I'm also sure he'll give it to me as an apology. But in fact not, Gilang actually save the flower into his backpack.

Uhh! What does it mean try?

The clock has shown at seven o'clock exactly, when finally Gilang riding his motorcycle in the road Dr. Numerals. Then stop at the intersection of the Aston Hotel, because the traffic light is on red. He said: “Tadi to school emang not to come with them.”

“Hah?” I'm shocked. “Terus?”

“Free nyapa, then we date.” he said. “You want?”

“Hmmm I'm actually confused as to why she's been silent all of a sudden talking, and is making a date, too. Bizarrely. “Where?”

“Panti Beach.”

The deg! Shocked, confused, happy, just the kind I feel. I also had thought that Gilang would clear everything there.

“You sure?” many ensure.

“Iya.”

I smiled hearing that. “Bby,”

The light turned green. Gilang back to run the motor.