RAGIL (First Love)
TWENTY-ONE
If you ask me for something, I'll tell you that I'll be your best friend.
-azka
The days passed as usual. Today Saga will return to Indonesia, after two weeks of accompanying Mr. Sam for seminars and discussing research projects. During Saga's departure, Azka was always accompanied by Kara. Almost every day Azka and Kara always eat lunch together at recess. Kara registered herself for the exam two days ago. Today he will get a test schedule as well as a list of the name of the script examiner.
"Will he come home today?" Kara asked in a doldrums.
"Yes, today reportedly Saga will fly to Indonesia" replied Azka who was enjoying a bowl of baso in the faculty cafeteria.
"I'll be back on my own after this" said Kara, looking at Azka who seemed unconcerned by her words.
"What do you mean?" Azka stopped blowing a spoonful of meatballs already in front of her mouth.
"Yes, two weeks with you makes me even more friendless than you here. And now he's coming back. Would you leave me alone, Teh?" Kara snorted then leaned on the back of the chair behind her.
"Do you mind joining Saga?" tanya Azka put the spoon into the bowl. He stops eating to observe Kara, who looks a little frustrated.
"That won't be good for you Tea. Aren't you going to start taking your relationship more seriously? It would be very strange if I joined. I don't know him anyway" Kara said in her position.
"Oh come on Kara. It's not like Kara. I thought you were the one who would be easy to get along with anyone"
"But this is different! I don't want to make him jealous. It won't be good for both of you" Azka understood, Kara would definitely not feel good if she had to join him and Saga.
"He wouldn't be jealous of a boy like you! Hahaha" Azka laughed.
"Damn it!" Kara cursed, it's good that she said boy. He was only a few years different from Azka and Saga. "Ah, forget. I'll get used to it later" Azka just laughed at Kara's behavior in front of her. He always dislikes being told about by children, but his behavior is childish.
Azka continued her eating activities, while Kara chose to be busy reading the draft script. This afternoon he will return to the department office asking for his final exam schedule. Hopefully the schedule will come out soon. Kara was fed up with reading the script over and over again.
That afternoon they both walked towards the department office which was on the third floor of the faculty building. Azka did not have an assistance schedule with Mr. Ara that afternoon. He decides to accompany Kara to finish her exam before returning to her contract. They are in the corporate room of the Mathematics department. In front of them a father who was still quite young in his 30s was checking the exam schedule that would be issued that afternoon. He stared at the computer screen very closely, looking around for Kara's name along the list of prospective students of the final assignment. The father looked up, then wrote something on a piece of paper. The paper was given to Kara who immediately took it swiftly. Kara breathed a sigh of relief. The exam schedule is two days away. He will be tested by three lecturers who according to him are very good and competent.
"Thank God. Then you can slightly relax your nerves that have been tense from earlier Kar" said Azka when Kara told him the exam information that was given by the Head of Business Administration.
"Well, thank goodness" he said.
"But still have to learn properly Kar. Afraid that we might disappoint or even be embarrassing" Azka reminded Kara who was walking next to her.
"Yes, I definitely study hard for the next two days"
"It is a shame that the test was conducted in a closed manner. I couldn't squirm when you were tested" Azka chuckled.
"Ah, that's one more thing to be grateful for, hahaha" Kara looks happy about it. "Let me drive home" Kara walked faster and excited.
"Aren't you going to learn?" tanya Azka followed the steps of Kara who was a few steps ahead of her.
"Ganter for a moment is fine Tea" he replied with a smile
"Okay, okay. Thank you Kara" Azka smiled. The two of them walked towards the courtyard in front of the building where Kara's car was parked. After the two entered, the car immediately drove towards the Azka residence.
"Don't come until you don't congratulate me for two more days!" kara said shortly before they split up.
"Sure, what time is the exam done?" tanya Azka made sure.
"Schedule my exam at one o'clock in the afternoon. Possibly completed in 90 minutes"
Azka immediately checked her schedule on her phone, then smiled.
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By noon Kara was getting ready for college. Today is his last fight. After today, he will be ready to seek a new journey. If it wasn't for Azka, he might still be struggling with the final task until he was fed up. Two weeks back, Azka always helped him finish his thesis. Even when He was asked to take supporting data at the end of the exam registration period, Azka still encouraged and helped a lot until today he could be registered as a final examinee.
He looked at the mirror in front of him. He observed his reflection in a black suit complete with a neatly attached tie.
"Sampe is also at this stage" Kara muttered, then glanced towards her study table. On the table was a stacked draft thesis and some notes that He made during the preparation of the two-day test. He grabbed the pile of paper, put it in a bag and put it on his shoulder. Not to forget he took the phone that is still stuck on the charge cable at the end of the table. He stepped steadily, grabbed the car keys and headed for campus.
Arriving at the campus, Kara immediately headed for the seminar room on the third floor. According to the schedule, today there were only two examinees in the room. He became the second person to take the exam after the prayer break. He waited, flipping through the draft thesis on his lap. I don't know why he chose to wait in front of the room. It's still eleven o'clock. He should still have two hours to prepare or wait somewhere else. He peeked out from behind the window, someone inside was presenting the results of his research. The three teachers sat quietly. Kara could see, the three examiner lecturers were paying attention to every single thing explained by the student in front of her. Every now and then they discussed each other, scribbling a little note on the draft they received. The atmosphere he saw made him have a bit of a picture of what he would do later.
He chose to sit back. He took off his suit and put it on the back of the chair next to him. He propped up his legs, then reached into his pants pocket to pick up the vibrating phone. A message goes to the chat field in whatsapp, from Azka.
Kara's Spirit! You definitely can. I'll be there. Okay.
A sentence of encouragement too early, considering He still had to wait for two hours for the test. He smiled, confused about what to reply, He chose to send a smile emot to Azka. He put his phone back in his pocket.
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It's been almost an hour in the seminar room. Question by question He answered. The three people who became examiners in the trial this time were still discussing. Kara waited in silence. About fifteen minutes ago, he presented the results of his research. After the presentation he received several notes from each of the tester lecturers, one of whom was his mentor. After that, he got a few questions. Whether it's a question that's really worth asking or just a random question. The trial was not as terrible as the friends were talking about. The atmosphere in the room seemed relaxed and comfortable.
One of the lecturers cleared his throat and confirmed his sitting position. The other two people stood up and put on a serious expression before Kara. Kara tried to smile, but her lips felt stiff. So he chose to shut up and listen to what his lecturer was saying. Kara was really relieved, she was declared graduated and entitled to hold a bachelor's degree starting that day. He greeted and kissed the back of his lecturer's hand while saying thank you. He came out of the room with a very happy look.
He looked at her, like he was looking for something. When he was disappointed, no one would welcome him today. He headed for the bag that was on the chair in front of the seminar room. He cleaned up the draft thesis and took off the black suit that had been attached to his body for two hours. He chose to go home. If no one comes to appreciate his success, why doesn't He appreciate his own success? he thought. He draped the bag over his shoulder, walking leisurely as usual. Disappointment that had ambushed slowly teraklumi. Then he remembered Azka. Where's the girl? Does he have any extra classes so he can't come? Kara is upset, Azka has promised to come, and it turns out that she reneged on her promise.
So, now you've forgotten Kara again.
Kara walked along the hallway. When he was about to turn towards the location of the elevator he found a girl whom He knew very well. The girl was sitting pensively in a chair in front of the room. Kara looked at him late, after being convinced that the girl was Azka, Kara approached.
"Tea?" greet the girl in front of him. Azka looked surprised, She hurriedly turned her face away. His hand moved like he was wiping away tears. Kara pulls her arm until Azka faces her.
"Hey, what's wrong with you?" tanyakanya.
"I'm fine. Am I in the wrong room?" Azka tried to smile after throwing the stale alkaline question. Though it was clear that he had chosen to wait there earlier, instead of waiting in front of the seminar room where Kara conducted the exam.
"Is there a problem?" kara asked ignoring Azka's previous question.
"No. I'm doing fine. Kara, congratulations! You have succeeded" said Azka thrusting her hand. Kara looked at the hand, and then she greeted Azka's hand.
"Thank you" He patted Azka's hand gently with his left hand.
"It seems like I haven't been able to start yet" Azka said suddenly as the two walked along the hallway of the faculty building.
"started? With Saga? Why?" Ask Kara wonder. Azka took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly.
"This" Kara frowned looking at the piece of paper shown by Azka.
"What's this?" Kara took the paper from Azka's hand and opened it.
"Saga accepted it, but she kept it for a month" Azka lowered her head.
"I don't know what he meant, but he should have given it to me" Azka said a little emotionally.
"Is this your first love?"
