Married Because Forced

A memory box

As usual Vandra came to school delivered by Hadi's father. Until at school Vandra waved goodbye to Hadi's father and then entered the school area. That morning Vandra felt something different, usually every morning Randy always greeted him. But that morning Randy was not in front of his class, did not want to be busy with the presence of Randy who was not there that morning made Vandra walk directly to his class next to Randy.

"Hai Din" said Vandra to Dinda who was sitting alone.

"Hi"

Vandra pulled out a book in her bag, suddenly someone came over to Vandra. That person is Vino, Randy's best friend. Vandra asked Vino to come to Randy who was at the park. I don't know what reason Vino asked Vandra mnghampiri Randy, without a second thought Vandra said goodbye to Dinda.

"Din, I went to school first huh"

"Yes Van"

Vandra sees Randy sitting alone in the school park seat, slowly Vandra steps up to Randy and sits beside him. Randy was quite surprised by Vandra's presence, how could Vandra know of his whereabouts?.

"Hi" Vandra's greeting made Randy look at her for a moment.

"Sandra"

"Why are you sitting here by yourself?" ask Vandra.

"To get some fresh air, why do you know I'm here?"

"Tau aja's. You why? what happened yesterday to get you in trouble?"

"You mean?"

"Dinda told me everything about who you are. I honestly don't think Rand deserves to be your friend, sorry. Me and Dinda have got you in trouble with your Papa"

"What the hell are you talking about. Nothing wrong Van, yesterday I was wrong so Papa asked me to go home" lied Randy.

Vandra knows Randy is lying, maybe Randy did not greet him this morning because of his Papa's request to stay away from Vandra.

"Have you had breakfast?" asked Vandra to switch the conversation, it was as usual Vandra did to make Randy not too sad.

"Not yet, this morning I hurried to leave. Why?"

Vandra handed me a paper bag containing a lunch box.

"I brought breakfast for you, it's special made by my father for you. I'm being asked to love this for you. You eat yes" pinta Vandra.

"Please until you thank me for Om Hadi ya"

"Yes"

"I ate ya"

"Please"

Randy ate the voracious food that Hadi's father made for him, it tasted really good and also made Randy even more fond of Hadi's Dad's cooking. After eating, Randy discusses something with Vandra.

"Vans"

"Yes Rand"

"I just want to say to you"

"Say what?"

"If I change, you never hate me. Help you believe in me" said Randy who makes Vandra not understand.

Vandra digests Randy's words, what does Randy mean? When Vandra wants to ask for an explanation about Randy's words, the entrance sign bell reads.

"Into the sound, I go first class. Thanks for the food. I'm first yeah, next time we talk again" Randy said.

Vandra stared at Randy's departure, what happened to Randy? why did his attitude change overnight? does this have anything to do with her Papa? Vandra.

Vandra class noticed the teacher who was explaining the material. Suddenly Vandra recalled with Randy's words, Vandra was really curious. The first lesson is over, Vandra and Dinda are ready to go to change clothes because the next lesson is sports lessons.

All 12ips2 graders warm up to face sports lessons. That day's lesson on basketball, all the children noticed Mr. Andri the sports teacher who was explaining. Finished explaining the material, Pak Andri asked the students to pair up and characterize to throw each other balls.

When Vandra throws a ball with Dinda, Vandra's gaze does not seem to lead to the figure of Randy who is walking with Vino while carrying a book. Vandra sees Randy looking at her at a glance but Randy immediately takes his eyes off when Vandra sees him. What's wrong with Randy?.

Vandra was not afraid to be hit by a ball toss by Dinda, Dinda rushed to Vandra who was holding her head. Vandra doesn't blame Dinda, it's all her fault. If only Vandra focused on Dinda's throw it would not have happened.

"I'm nothing Din. I'm sorry, I'm not focused"

"You why the hell? is there something you think?"

"Ga there is Din, yes have continued yuk"

Dinda feels something is different with Vandra, does this have anything to do with Randy? inner Dinda.

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The more days the more different Randy's attitude on Vandra. Even these few months the attitude was different. Vandra had not been looking for information or asking for Randy's explanation, because according to Vandra Randy away from him certainly because of her Papa's request. Vandra tries to appreciate that, but why does it feel uncomfortable? What's the matter, actually? there was a sense of loss and hurt but Vandra could not confirm that feeling.

Next week is the time where the last exam of the school is held, Vandra feels like she is living her days without any strength at this time. Whether this is the feeling of losing the figure of Randy who is always there or the feeling of sadness because of having to part with other friends, Vandra can not guess it.

Vandra prepares to go home to prepare for the test she will face a few days later. But Vandra's steps stopped when Vino came to Vandra by giving her something.

"This is what Vin?" ask Vandra.

"It's a gift for you, it's from Randy"

"Randy?"

"Yes"

"Why doesn't he love me?"

"Gue sure you know why. I'm going, bye"

Vandra stared at a box adorned with ribbons in her hand. Why would Randy give it to him? what is this gift? is this a form of Randy's memory? Vandra was questionable in her heart.

Arriving at Vandra's house immediately put down her bag and sat on her desk chair, Vandra was really curious about the contents of the box given by Randy through Vino. Curiously, Vandra slowly opened the box.

A box containing Vandra's photo taken without Vandra's knowledge made Vandra a little surprised, in addition to the box photo also contains a small pink teddy bear written Vandra's name and also a letter. Vandra opened the letter and read it slowly.

Vandra,

As long as I know you, I can be a man who can understand what it means to love.

I know I'm not the man of your dreams, but all this time I've been trying to be the man of your heart.

Sorry, if all this time I make you uncomfortable with the attitude even words that I always say to you.

I realize, I realize,

love cannot be forced, especially if I force you to love me.

You need to know Van, though,

My feelings are sincere beyond anything,

Even I am willing to do anything to get love and live life with you.

I will take this letter as proof of my true feelings for you.

If time does answer your feelings for me, I hope you will come someday.

I'm sorry, if I have to reveal it through this letter. I hope you can keep remembering me.

If that time comes, I will come again to see you. Not as Randy's a loser, but as Randy who really wants to make you mine.

Thanks for everything, I am so happy to know you. Even though we were together for a short time, I'm really happy about it. I hope you will wait for me until that time comes.

Farewell and another meeting for an unanswered time.

I love you Vandra.

Vandra closed the letter. What does Randy mean? is he going?.

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