
"Az" said Marcel, who saw the chaos in his class. He had just gone to the library to return the book. He was forced to queue because many wanted to return the book immediately.
The atmosphere of the library was also a bit rowdy when there was a story about Azka and Mia.
"Be quiet. I know what you want to say. Don't interfere in my business" said Azka coldly.
Marcel sighed softly, he did not expect Azka to be able to delay, let alone this was just a girl like Mia.
While Mia was just quiet in the classroom, she drew and took a slow breath. Now the pain in his chest slowly began to gradually disappear. He is not too focused in the lessons that are being explained by the teacher in front of the class. His classmate also looked at him several times and gave a very unpleasant sneer and word.
*****
The next day, Mia entered as usual. But this time he did not stop by Azka class to say good morning. Since last night, he has been determined not to disturb Azka again, will not approach the man again.
It may be true if he is like someone who is cheap, who always seeks the attention of Azka and do not. Mia walked slowly through the Azka class.
Lucia who passed in front of Mia began to say the word, "Finally, the cheap know themselves. But remember not just the beginning, know tomorrow change installment and cheap again. Kayaking in the market is a sale every few days," Lucia's expression makes him and his best friend laugh at Mia. However, Mia did not respond to him. He just passed Lucia and his best friend without even returning his words.
Azka looked at the classroom door, there was no good morning scream or greeting for her. He looked back at the book on his desk. Until the break time arrives.
"Az, to the cafeteria?" ask Marcel.
"No," Azka looked back at her book and occasionally looked towards the classroom door. Marcel saw that without Azka noticing.
Az, Az, is it still expected that someone will deliver food after yesterday's incident? - Marcel's inner self. He could only shake his head, not understanding how his best friend's mind was going.
Days change, weeks change weeks, not even Azka saw the figure of Mia. Mia is deliberately keeping her distance from Azka. Didn't he just need to hang on for a little while longer before he could get out of the Azka neighborhood.
*****
"How are you doing, baby?" ask Ronald Pranata.
"I? I'm good, Pi. Why why?" ask Mia.
"The fire rarely sees you coming with your sister again. Aren't you happy to visit the Williams family home?"
"I'm focused, Pi. Hmmm ... Pi, I want to take medical school. Can I?"
"Of course you can, baby. What university do you want to go to? I'll help you."
"Ihhh Papi mah. I want to go to college on my own. .. And I want to study abroad."
"Outside? didn't Papi hear wrong?" ask Ronald.
"Of course not. Papi knows I have a problem with my health. I want to become a doctor so I can figure out how I'm sick and find out how to treat it best."
"We can do that without you having to be a doctor and go abroad, dear Mia. Papi will do anything for your recovery."
"I don't want to be Papi and Mami's burden. I'm a big boy anyway, I want to study independently."
Ronald hugged Mia. From the age of 5, he left Mia to his parents in City B. They will visit once a week and the greater Mia visits are reduced because of Ronald's increasing busyness.
From the 2nd floor, Abigail's voice sounded, "Mi .. You want to come with sister no?"
"Where?" ask Mia.
"To Amel's house."
"No, Brother. I'm preparing for the exam."
Abigail came near Mia and her Papi, "How come you hug Papi anyway?"
"Emang why? Brother just hugged Kak Handy aja," chirped Mia who made Abigail squinted her eyes at her sister. Mia then chuckled and immediately fled to her room.
"Do you have a boyfriend, Bi?" ask Ronald.
"Who? who has a boyfriend?" from the inside came the sound of her Mammya who instantly made Abigail stroke her chest.
"What the hell is Mam? Miaa!!! you really don't want to come with sister?"
"Your sister is going to take the test again. He said he was going to study medicine abroad" Ronald said.
"Commissure?" Now Rosa and Abigail turned to Ronald in disbelief.
"But permitting?" ask Abigail.
"Yes. Papi thought there was no harm this time Papi complied with his request. Didn't Papi give him less affection during this .. So at least this time Papi will comply with his request."
Rosa and Abigail did not argue. They knew very well that what Ronald said was true. From the age of 5 to 14, Mia was fully nurtured by Grandpa and Grandma. A time when he should have received the love of his parents. Abigail finally tells her parents, before they ask Handy.
*****
It has been almost 3 months Azka did not hear Mia's voice, no matter how small. Every morning he still faithfully looked towards the classroom door. Why she wished Mia was there and said good morning to her.
Suddenly he saw the figure of Mia passing through his classroom. He wanted to run and talk to the girl, but his ego was still too big. He saw Mia not looking left or right. His gaze was straight ahead. Not one bit Mia looked towards her class, did the girl not miss her?
At lunchtime, Azka follows Marcel to the cafeteria. Lucia and her best friend came to Azka.
"Hi Az," said Lucia. Azka was eager not to serve Lucia. It's nothing, but ever since her Daddy teamed up with Lucia's dad, Lucia's always been trying to get close to him.
Azka's eyes looked at Mia who was walking towards her towards the canteen's exit. Azka finally served Lucia greeting, he wanted to make Mia turn towards him and hope Mia would feel jealous.
"Hi," Azka replied. The reply actually made Marcel who was in front of Azka look at his best friend strangely. It is not usual for Azka to serve Lucia.
"I'm sitting here, yes" Lucia sat next to Azka and deliberately slightly attached her body to Azka.
"Please," Azka smiled towards Lucia. Lucia who heard that was very happy. She thought Azka had now accepted herself who wanted to be close to the man.
Azka slightly glanced at Mia who was about to pass her. Mia walked straight ahead, not at all assuming that Azka was there, and just passed by him. While Marcel who realized it could only sigh.
"Mi!"