Reality is Not as Beautiful as Expectation

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The doorbell rang, and everyone put their slates in their bags and rushed home.

Some people came to Elena, they took Elena home together. But Elena refused on the grounds that her home was too far away. In fact, he still hopes his dream comes true.

Yes, Elena waited deliberately refused so that she could offer to go home with Austin. Although the possibility was small, but Elena was eager to confirm it.

If Austin asks her to come home together, there's a good chance she'll be comfortable with Elena.

Elena walked out of her class slowly, as she was still waiting for Austin. He took a look in the classroom to see if Austin had finished packing his writing instruments or not.

Not long after, Austin dropped out of the classroom. Elena's automatic running a little fast so as not to be discovered that she was waiting for Austin.

"Elena!" call Austin.

Elena looked back. "What's wrong?"

"You're going home together, aren't you?"

Elena pretended to think because there was no way she would immediately agree to Austin's invitation.

"Don't, because the house is far away."

"Udah come on," said Austin as he pulled Elena towards the school parking lot.

It was certain Elena was very excited, coupled with Austin who had not let go of his grip.

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Arriving home, Elena thanked Austin for bringing her home.

"Can I go to the toilet?"

"Can. Come on in."

The two went inside and saw Mamah Elena who was preparing her trade.

Yes, Mamah Elena works as a food vendor, so every day she is busy cooking and delivering food to people.

"Good day, Auntie." greet Austin as she greets Mamah Elena.

"Yes, noon too" said Mamah Elena.

Austin asked Mamah Elena for permission to take a ride to the toilet. After that, he went into the toilet.

Elena sat down while helping her Mom put the orders in a plastic bag.

"You get me a drink for Austin there! this is the same with Mama."

"Don't give Austin a drink. You're done from the toilet, he's gone again."

"Can't do that. If there's a guest it should be served drinks and food."

"Yes" Elena complained as she went into the kitchen.

Finished taking the water and snacks, he returned to the living room.

Austin comes to him Elena and Mamah Elena. "Tante, if that's what I say first."

"Drink first, all have a chat first" said Mamah Elena.

Indeed, basically Austin did not enjoy being a person, he finally obeyed the orders of his Mom Elena.

Austin drank the water that had been provided at the table, because to appreciate Mamah Elena.

"Austin has a girlfriend yet?" ask Mamah Elena.

"Not yet, Auntie," replied Austin.

"If you were Elena? have a girlfriend yet?" ask Mamah.

"Don't have. I don't have a girlfriend, let alone a boyfriend."

Austin held back his laughter when he heard Elena's tone that seemed sensitive to the question.

"Emang Austin isn't considered your same friend?" ask Mamah.

"Not considered. But Elena was never considered a friend to anyone, Mah."

"You're the one who doesn't consider friends. Some of me and others think of you as a friend" Austin said.

Indeed, now many approached Elena, but in the past no one wanted to make Elena as his friend. It might also be because of that event, so they felt sorry for Elena.

"That's now, but time was not," said Elena trembling.

Elena wanted to cry because she remembered that no one wanted to be Elena's friend.

Austin felt sorry for Elena as well. As a classmate and class leader, he should be more sensitive to his friends.

"I'm sorry, yes" said Austin.

"I should have asked you to talk or play. But I was so sick to you."

"It's okay, it was before."

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Ting!

One incoming message makes Elena who was focused on watching television, now her focus turns to her phone.

He got a message from Talitha. The contents of the message in the form of an invitation to the Talitha year event, which will be held tomorrow night.

Elena was confused about what gift Elena would give Talitha. If Talitha had previously told her, maybe after school, Elena would have bought a gift.

Because it was now eight in the evening, so Elena decided to buy a gift the next morning.

Geck! Geck!

Someone knocked on the door, Elena opened the door.

"What's up, Mah?"

"There's Austin in the living room" Mamah said.

Elena looked at herself, it would be inappropriate if she met Austin with this kind of appearance.

"Attep, Mah. Elena wants to change clothes first." Elena closed the door, then she hurriedly changed her clothes.

Finished changing her clothes, Elena went to the living room to meet Austin.

When he reached the living room, Austin saw Elena from toe to toe.

"Why?"

Austin shook his head and replied that it was okay.

"Come on, let's go!" take Austin.

"Where are you going?"

"I'll buy you a gift."

"Wait a minute." Elena went back to her room and she changed her clothes. He also took his bag and wallet, because he wanted to buy gifts for Talitha.

Once everything was ready, Elena came back to Austin.

"Change clothes again?"

"Yes, let's not be shy."

Skips

Elena looked at the car parked in front of her house. "Whose car is this? get in the way," sewot Elena.

"My car," replied Austin.

Elena was surprised, she did not think that Austin had a car.

"Come on in!" austin orders while getting into his car, then Elena follows into the car.

"Do you have a SIM?"

Austin shook his head and it made Elena even more surprised. How can someone who does not have a SIM use a car. It made Elena shudder in horror, as she imagined how scary it would be if the car was driven by Austin.

"I'm not going with you."

"Quiet down. I can take the car anyway and I'll be careful with it."

"But promise don't speed ya."

"Yes. I'm not gonna speed it."

Austin drove his car very carefully. Actually from Junior High, he has been taught the car by his papa. Because the papa is a hobby of racing, so Austin often invited papa to the circuit.

On the other hand, Elena kept her eyes closed. He continued to recite prayers to keep himself and Austin safe until the goal.

Seeing Elena like that, made Austin even more eager to work on her. He drove the car faster than before, because he wanted to see Elena's reaction.

"Austin, slow down dong!"

"If it's too late."

"It's okay, the important thing is we're safe."

Austin smiled at Elena. Because during the trip, Elena just closed her eyes and because of that Elena looks funny in Austin's eyes.