Paper Layangan

Rejection of Al

As Alis underwent his suspension, he spent more time in the office. Do a lot of planning and also attend meetings that are often held lately because their company wants to launch new products. And not infrequently also Alis always stay at his modest home just to avoid meeting his father or brother.

Likewise with Riyan, after the last time he spoke with his father that night, until now he did not set foot in his father's residence. He also never approached Eyebrows. He felt very disappointed by the decision of Alis who did not appreciate him at all his desperate efforts to defend him. However, he still asked for information about his sister through his man. He did not want his eyebrows to be out of his sight.

The state of Alis' school also seemed calm after the absence of Alis. They seem happy because the Eyebrows have disappeared from their school even if only a few days. Undeniably, their hope is precisely Eyebrow dismissed from school. They hate to see the behavior of Eyebrows that look innocent but it is just a cover of the outside. They continue to blaspheme the Eyebrows without knowing the truth.

Angga was sitting in the canteen with Nando, his eyes staring intently at every child who talked about the ugliness of Eyebrows. He is very unhappy with their attitude which worsens the angelic heart. They just constantly look down on Eyebrows without being able to judge the other side of the Eyebrow just by looking at its very simple appearance coupled with its reserved nature.

"Female, you see, almost all kids hate Eyebrows. Though they sentenced the mistake of Eyebrow is very unreasonable. How not, their accusations are so baseless."

"Hmmm" Angga just cleared his throat while sipping his drink. His eyes glanced back at the student who looked excited. Since yesterday Jessica and Alifa like to hold a small party to celebrate the release of Eyebrows from their school, even though it is only temporary.

While the school just silence about this incident, as if they were closing their eyes. Do they think this is so trivial that they never find out about the actual incident. Even giving a suspension to innocent people.

"Let's see the two serpent girls, they have been laughing since yesterday and also spending money to treat other students. This is a lot of exaggeration."

Angga continued to digest the one spoken by Nando. He recalled Alis who was calm and quiet but very smart in managing his business. In fact, he also never showed his advantages in front of anyone.

"How's Eyebrows doing in there?" angga's murmur was still heard by Nando.

"Huh, what did you say?" ask Nando. Apparently Angga did not listen to him talk that was long like a railway. It was precisely his mind was chasing after the Eyebrows that were running around in his eyes.

"We are classy" said Angga.

***

Unlike Al, he often spends his time in school or playing basketball. It did not occur to him that his love would be reciprocated, but one that he feared. His father's plans cannot be matched. He still remembered that day, after he delivered Eyebrows to his house. His father was waiting for him in the guest room, not usually his father came home early like that.

"Aldebran, I want to have a serious talk with you," Arya stopped when Al wanted to go through.

"What's up, pa?"

"Four days you'll be engaged!"

Al rounded his eyes looking at his father who was staring at him firmly. He gulped his saliva rough, it felt like his throat was so choked and many thorns were blocking him. Just a few hours ago he was sipping happiness with the girl he loved, now Al has to accept reality and kill his own feelings. Should he do all that?

"Pa, how many times have I told you that I don't want to be betrothed!!" Al was caught off guard by the decision taken unilaterally by his father. "This is Al pa's life, Al is still able to determine the direction of Al's goal and also Al who lived it. Not papa." Al with cold.

Arya looks angry because she has received rejection from her son. "It is precisely about your life that you will always interfere because you know what is best for you!"

"Who? that poor girl? Which you yourself never knew its origin."

Al clasped his hands tightly, his face flushed red. It felt like he did not accept when his father was vilifying Eyebrows.

"Forget her Al, papa's choice girl is much better than her."

"Pa, Al can't." Al stepped up to leave his smiling father in his direction. But his steps have been intercepted by his mother who just came from the kitchen with drinks and snacks.

"What your father said was true Al, you should not just be glued to him because he has merit in our family. Everyone can do the same as he did for us. Open your eyes Al heart, maybe you're just amazed at him."

Al was silent to his mother's words, he continued his steps without looking at his father and mother.

Shortly after, Al comes back down and passes by his mother's gawking father staring at his disappearance without manners. Arya again clucked annoyed when she saw it all, since when Al became a dissident child and also did not know manners.

Al plugged his gas at an above-average speed to head towards the house of the girl he had missed so much these days, but the house was empty and there was no sign of being occupied.

***

"Al, why are you daydreaming, see what you're drible about?" asked Irfan who looked at Al's hand which was like a basketball drible but the ball was being contested by Andra and his opponent until they scored points.

"Eehh..," Al was slightly misbehaved because his behavior was being made a joke by several girls and his best friend.

"Ashik's right you're Al, shake drible. Can be practiced loh for our dancing arts. New style." Irfan was greeted with laughter by several other students.

"I just don't focus." Sahut Al who has walked towards the tree on the edge of the field. Al gulped greedily at the water thrown by Andra at him.

"What do you think of Al, what about that strange girl?"

"Hey..he has a name!" Sahut Al who did not receive the title is still inserted by Irfan.

"Yes, your very essence is Al" Irfan sneered again.

Aldo stared coldly at his sabahat, not knowing what Al was thinking after their last meeting. At first Al looked happy but lately he looked a little moody.

"Do, how did it feel when you were betrothed?" Aldo frowned deeply, he began to relate the incident Al had just experienced. He remained silent without answering a word, but his gaze on Al described his curiosity.

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