Play your guitar Sophie
Sudden Job
When I was studying Indonesian, I fell asleep for a while when it was Jenny's turn to speak in front of the class. I heard him say before, 'He said,
“In fact, many people in this era who prioritize logical thinking still believe in the fate read through .. bla ..bla ..bla.”
And ……….. “Aduh !” again – again I received a hand-held paper ball from Dede.
“Don't till you fall asleep when it's my turn,” he said half-threatening. Then I do everything like pinch the cheek, pull – hair pull, drawing Mr. Rustam with Einstein's hair and circulating the coffee candy request letter to my friend's bench – silent friends – so as not to fall asleep. That's why I got a reprimand from Mr. Revelation.
“Sophie, you why?”
And since I didn't immediately reply she added, “I'm sure you definitely know how respectful the friend who is talking is.”
Then Jenny spoke again, “There are several studies trying to scientifically prove how the star positions .... bla .. bla.. bla.. bla.”
And during today's lesson I had to try to die – matian not to fall asleep. It feels really tormented. I really – really look forward to one hour Hardin picked me up. And I made it. I managed not to fall asleep, I managed to listen to Dede's presentation and I made it through my school struggle that day. Thank you on granular – grains of coffee candy that friends contributed – friends to me.
“You will sing in club house?” hardin asked on his walking motorcycle when he picked me up that day.
“Hopefully no Hardin,” I yawned wide – wide behind his back. “But don't know if there is a sudden event. Your lecture was how ?”
“Gak is so good. Arrived – just arrived my notebook ngadat.”
“Why ?”
“Computer Grandpa yesterday error so he used my notebook to check the price on the internet. After he finished, it was my notebook's turn to error. Though all my data for the presentation I save there.”
“Now ?”
“Enter ‘banks’,” said briefly.
Hardin's bike took us to Toebroek not long after. Frans looked at the table and the wooden chair that was usually my duty. I feel guilty, you shouldn't have done it.
“Kak let Sophie alone,” I put my bag on one of the chairs and tried to take a lap from her hand.
“Let's just Sophie. You khan just got home from school.”
I stood up not feeling good. Hardin caught up with me from behind after parking his bike in one of the shady parts.
“Stan just called. He'll be here any minute,” said Frans.
“Ngapain ?”
“Do not know Soph. He said there was an event there. You were asked to sing,” said Frans. Hardin sat up while fanning his hot red face. I went to my room to change clothes. At the table near my bed, there was a glass of milk that had cooled down. Must have been Grandma deliberately telling me one glass. Imagining so much love in that glass of milk makes me unable to spend it. In the corner of – corner of my lips there is a white color of milk scars that I immediately wipe with the back of my hand. I took off the white ash – ash uniform with a shirt and knee-length pants. The drowsiness that had previously afflicted me had now disappeared.
I saw Frans talking to Hardin. In front of them sat Stan. He wears a body-fitting blue t-shirt that looks perfectly suited to his white skin.. Brother Frans speaks while once – times strumming his guitar. I've been missing a while hearing Frans sing. The rhythm he plays will never be imitated. Maybe because he's got something that either me or Grandma doesn't have.
“Grandma where Sis ?” I asked while sitting on one of the chairs around a round table.
“To Aunty Irma's house.”
“Din, you already know Stan right ?”
Stan put a small smile on his face on Hardin. “Already. That means just getting to know. But I've heard so many – times about Stan from Sophie,” Hardin told Stan.
“Ah really ? Good story what's ugly ?” stan said with a seductive smile.
“Not bad Kak,” replied Hardin.
“What's the Stan ?” my many.
“Ah Yes. Job from Mr. Doni make it later afternoon Sophie.”
I looked fearfully – was afraid of Brother Frans.
“Not to be afraid Soph. You did it alone because of my fault too,” Brother Frans said like I know what I was thinking.
“Diana ?” I said doubt – hesitate.
“You're professional Sophie. Whether or not Diana is there will not affect your singing. So it's not ?”
I had to nod a little.
“We go now Sophie,” Stan said again.
“I change clothes first,” I go to the top let them continue chatting like a guy who previously had interrupted. I changed my shirt and pants for better.
“You want to join Din ?” I asked Hardin. Who knows if he'll come along and I can introduce him to Diana.
“Can't Soph. I have to take care of the carrot garden this afternoon. But tonight, if I have time, I'll watch you. You're not ashamed khan I saw ?”
I blushed, “No shame. Relax aja.”
Hardin then left. I also left Frans at home with Fernando who I'm sure must be now walking – streets around the apple orchard and Stan's car took me away to the club house.
There's been a few people I've seen once twice before. Some people are busy installing various – colorful color cables for sound. Others installed lamps, carpets and decorations.
“What event is Stan ?”
“Said Mr. Doni, the new hotel board of directors has been formed. Today is his thanksgiving event,” explained Stan.
It was only fitting that all the sets I saw now looked more luxurious than before.
“Stan,” someone call Stan. Stan then replied by waving his hand.
“Hei. Meet me, this is Sophie. Sophie it's Dino. He will be accompanying you to sing.”
“Ah .. apparently you are the one that the person talks about a lot,” said the guy kindly while extending his hand. I received a helping hand then replied, “Hai,” just like that. I'm not Stan who can get along with someone in just minutes. Then the three of us equal – the same silent confused will say what.
“Sophie, the band that will accompany you sing,” said Stan broke the silence.
“Din ... here a minute !” someone called Dino.
“I go first,” he says then go. I smiled to show a good impression. There's one thing I want to talk to Stan about.
“Stan, are you kidding khan ? I don't usually sing with a noisy band.”
“Sophie, relax. You don't know how their game is.”
“It looks like I can't Stan. It's usually just Kak Frans' guitar and Grandma's harmonica next to me. But now in no time I have to adjust to the keyboard, bass, drums ...”
“Do not be nervous first. This is Sophie's special occasion. It is only fitting that the management asked for something more. After all, we are now in no bargaining position. We received what we were told,” Stan said while holding my shoulder.
“Stan, we can start now ?!” dino shouted from behind his keyboard.
“They've been waiting for you,” Stan walked pushing my body as if – would be reluctant to move from where I was.
On the small stage they provided, they had prepared two chairs, one of which had been occupied by Diana. He looked at me for a moment then threw his face away to see the list of songs we were going to sing.
“This is Sophie's song list. You can khan ?” dino said he offered five songs that we would sing. After a few minutes of research, there was no problem.
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