Ride in Bed

Jealousy Depletes the Heart

Toni was seen pacing back and forth in the middle room of her house. His eyes occasionally glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. Time has shown at half-one o'clock in the evening, but the youngest has not yet returned home.

Since Adrian visited at the hotel, Toni thought a lot to decide to go home and start a new relationship with her youngest child. Shit, when he was coming back, it turned out that the man actually got a job out of town, replacing his friend who was unfortunate. Just like he told his wife.

For almost two weeks the man had to be in Lampung, completing the task given by the boss. And just this afternoon he came back home. He immediately searched for Aditya's whereabouts. According to Ida, Aditya will return home after work, but already past 12 pm, his son has not yet returned home. The man sat himself on one of the sofas.

Shortly heard the sound of a motor entering the yard of the house. Toni's heart was pounding as she peeked out from behind the curtains, it was the boy who came. While carrying his helmet Aditya walked towards the door of his house that was tightly closed. When he was about to pull out his key, suddenly the door of the house opened.

For a moment the two different men of that generation just fell silent and looked at each other. Aditya did not expect the father to open the door for him. The young man simply fell silent in his place without being able to take out a word. Toni keeps looking at Aditya's tired-looking face.

“Why just got home?” ask Toni.

“Sorry, pa. There was a lot of work earlier.”

“You…. All right?”

For a moment Aditya was stunned to hear the father's question. He still can't digest it well, Toni questions. Not lost his surprise, suddenly Toni hugged herself.

“I'm sorry papa. sorry that papa has been making you difficult.”

“Papa..”

Aditya's esophagus is choked. His heart was filled with happiness. This is the first hug obtained from the father. Toni never hugged him. Slowly his hand moved back to Toni's embrace. Adrian opened the door of his room, the man fell silent in his place.

Not only her, but Ida also just quietly pay attention to the interaction of her son and husband. The woman walked over to Adrian and hugged the eldest. She knew exactly what Adrian had done to break the reef between her youngest child and her husband.

“You succeeded, Ad.. succeeded. thanks for bringing home the child mama.”.

No words were spoken from Adrian's lips, only his hands returned his mother's embrace. His heart was also filled with happiness, seeing the thawing of Aditya and his father's relationship, making one of his burdens decrease.

Slowly Toni broke her embrace. Clap the child's jaw slowly. If you can, it feels like he is shouting that this second child has also made him proud. He kept going despite the difficulties, realizing a dream that he did not support at all.

“Papa proud of you, proud of.”

“I haven't done anything, pa.”

“You've done a lot to prove yourself. Only papa who is too stubborn does not see all your efforts.”

“Still, pa.”

“Rest..we talk again tomorrow.”

Adrian and Ida rushed back to their respective rooms as soon as they saw Toni and Aditya finished talking. After closing the door, Toni embraces Aditya's shoulder. Both of them walked to their rooms.

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This breakfast was different than usual. Breakfast is now interspersed with casual conversation between Aditya and Toni. Aditya told her many things that had never been told to her father. Adrian and Ida chose to be loyal listeners only. Sometimes their smiles are seen when Aditya tells funny things.

“So today you have what event?” ask Toni.

“Band I was asked to perform at the inauguration event at the campus bang Ad,” explained Aditya.

“Papa would love to see you perform. But it seems like the place is not suitable for parents like us, right ma?” Toni looks at Ida.

“Iya. Could be bad if your papa went to college. Later a lot of ABG who has a crush,” Ida mengulum his smile.

“OMG. Mama remains the most trembled in papa's heart, hahaha.”

“All your brothers who are looking for women,” Toni look at Adrian who still looks calm enjoying his breakfast.

“Later tonight we go to the cafe, pa. See the appearance of Adit there,” proposal Ida directly approved by Aditya.

“Well right, pa. To the cafe, consider dating mama.”

“Bby. You coming, Ad?” Toni looked at Adrian who only answered a nod by his eldest son.

Light talk continued to flow to accompany the breakfast event. Sometimes Adrian looks at Aditya whose face can show a smile. It was so good to see the smile of my sister again. Although he knew, there was still a side of his heart that was hurt because of his unrequited love.

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A magnificent stage was already standing in front of the faculty building. Today the faculty held an inauguration event to welcome new students. One month after they officially hold the status of students, the campus gave them a place to express themselves.

The inauguration event itself will be filled by band performances, dance art and much more. The band that performed consisted of bands that were in the faculty of ISIP and also invited outside bands, one of which was The Soul.

Mila was so enthusiastic about attending the inauguration event this time. He had intended to show his poetry, but thanks to the persuasion of Bobi, Micky and Budi, the girl finally abandoned her intentions. Sandra asks the Goddess to sing along with The Soul, but the girl refuses.

At nine in the morning, they were all on campus and gathered near the stage. The series of inaugural events will soon begin. The show was opened by the band's performance out of what force. The seven IPS alumni chose to sit near the big tree there while looking at the show.

Accidentally, Sandra's eyes caught the existence of The Soul. They were preparing on the side of the stage. Then the girl saw Adrian coming with them. The interaction between Adrian and Aditya disturbs his soul, his hand slaps the arm of the Goddess.

“Wi.. pak Rian same Adit sister is not it? How their faces look similar if again together rich so.”

“They are sister brother.”

“Serious?” Micky who listened to their conversation, immediately hoarded.

“Truly derivatives are not cans. His brother is handsome, his brother also does not lose handsome. Mantullah.” cetus Bobi.

“By also me,” replied Budi casually.

“By them bit. Ask elo emang..” chirped Micky.

“Jeleknya, huahahaha..” connect Bobi while spinning.

The goddess, who was usually only silent, is now also curled up to hear Bobi's words. Even though he was still a half-dead hyacinth to Adrian, but he did not want to also himself if Budi, whose face was far from the word worth to be enjoyed said it. Budi just hissed back and saw friends who did not acknowledge his fondness.

There were cheers from the audience as The Soul took to the stage. As usual, while preparing the tools, Aditya introduces the band personnel one by one. The loudest screams were aimed at him as well as Roxas. As for the male line, of course when Aditya introduced Fay.

Cheers were immediately heard as The Soul sang their first song. Rhythmic song up beat is able to force all the audience to join sway. Aditya also looks very attractive with a guitar on his shoulder. The goddess seemed to be thrown into the past, the time where she first saw him singing while in the studio.

Aditya's melodious voice and cool abis style, managed to captivate all the audience, not least Goddess. Unknowingly his smile expanded and his body swayed enjoying the rhythm of the song. He jumped up and down while singing the refrain verse sung by Aditya.

“This love has taken its toll on me. She said goodbye too many times before. And her heart is breakin' in front of me. And I have no choice. 'Cause I won't say goodbye anymore.”

Aditya's eyes continued to look at the Goddess who was following the lyrics of the song he sang. Unknowingly he joined in smiling to see the girl could be so enjoying the song he brought. In his heart was filled with supplications, hopefully there was a chance for him to return to the Goddess.

“Ok... still want to continue?” ask Aditya after he finished singing the first song.

“Reply!!”

Respond to the enthusiastic audience. Aditya turned to look at the personnel of The Soul. The young man nodded his head. Fay began playing his keyboard, followed by Rivan accompanying with his drum and then spliced by Rangga playing his guitar melody along with Roxas strumming his bass.

Soarakan again sounded from the audience when they knew what song was performed by Aditya and friends. They move his body back to the rhythm of the song up the beat. While playing his guitar, Aditya approached the mic stand.

“I will never stop. Will continue to understand. Still thinking. When you have to force. Or bleed for you. Whatever it is as long as it tries to accept me.”

The goddess screams happily when Aditya starts singing the first verse of a song from his favorite band. She sang along with Mila, Sandra and Sheila. Unlike Budi, for him this song is less challenging. Maybe if Aditya sang Kangen band songs, then the young man would be enthusiastic.

Adrian who stood not far from there, continued to pay attention to the Goddess who looked so enjoy enjoying the song. Half his heart was happy to see the girl could laugh happily and look excited. Half his heart still languished, for it was not him who gave that happiness. Hopefully Aditya can be the antidote for the poison given by him.

“Try to understand. All of this is looking for meaning. It will never stop forever. Want feel. I miss this being one. Let time separate,” Dewi joined singing the refrain section with her fast.

Aditya who saw that took the initiative to get off the stage, then he pulled Dewi up on stage. There was a shout full of envy than the audience saw the Goddess being pulled up by the handsome vocalist. The young man gives an idle mic to the Goddess, asking her to sing along. The two sang part refrain together towards the end of the song.

“Try to understand. All of this is looking for meaning. It will never stop forever. Want feel. I miss this being one. Let time separate.”

Dewi was so excited to sing part refrain along with Aditya. All his frustration and anger at everything that happened seemed to evaporate just like that. He just wants to enjoy being with Aditya. Unwittingly there was a pair of eyes staring at him filled with jealousy.

By accident the eyes of the Goddess looked at Adrian. For a moment the two looked at each other with their own minds. The goddess decides the view when the song ends. Then the desire in his heart made Adrian jealous. Whether the man has feelings or not for her. For sure he wants Adrian to see his friendship with Aditya.

“Dit.. sing a duet with me,” said Dewi when the second song finished sung.

Honestly, Aditya was surprised to hear that. Didn't expect the Goddess to invite him to a duet. The man quickly nodded his head. He then looked at the audience.

“There are those who agree I duet with this beautiful girl?!” ask Aditya to the audience.

“AGREE!!” sheila, Mila and Sandra answered together.

“You request what song?” ask Aditya again.

“Me and you,” Sandra.

“Mindfields,” Mila.

“Senorita,” Sheila.

“Ojo compared-bandingke!” shouted Bobi who immediately got a toyoran from Mila, Sheila and Sandra.

Aditya then discussed with other members of The Soul. While the audience still mentioned what song they wanted to hear from the two. Rangga and Rivan leave all the decisions to Aditya and Dewi. Fay didn't say anything, he was busy muffling his feelings of jealousy. While Roxas asoy geboy, any song will be played as long as he is not told to sing.

Fay, Rangga and Roxas play their instruments together. Aditya chose not to play his guitar. He tucked his guitar behind his back. The two prepare to sing their next song.

“I love it when you call me senorita. I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya. But every touch is ooh, la-la-la. It's true, la-la-la. Ooh, I should be running. Ooh, you keep me coming for yes,” the voice of the Goddess was instantly greeted by applause from the audience. They immediately swayed to the rhythm of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's song.

“Land in Miami. The water was hot from summer rain. Sweat dripping off me. Before I even knew her name, la-la-la. It felt like ooh, la-la-la. Yeah, no. Moonlight sapphire. We danced for hours in the sand. Tequila. Her body fit right in my hands, la-la-la. It felt like ooh, la-la-la, yeah.”

Aditya holds the hand of the Goddess while singing her part. The eyes of the two looked at each other, as if there was a radiance of love from both of their eyes. Both look more friendly when singing part refrain together. On the other hand, Adrian's heart grew bloody looking at him. Unable to see the scene in front of him, the man immediately stepped away from there.

The men could still hear the voices of Aditya and Dewi singing the Senorita song. His footsteps were getting away from the stage arena. He chose to go back to the lecturer room. His steps came to a halt in front of the entrance, when someone was also about to enter. He allowed the female lecturer to enter first.

“Today we don't think we're going to talk, Mr Rian?” ask the lady.

“It looks like so. Bu Jiya has class?”

“There is class E. But it looks like it won't go in.”

The woman lecturer named Jiya sat down at her desk, then took some books that were used as references for the courses she taught. He wanted to make a summary of the study for one semester. Only part of it has been done by him.

“The news next year the Introduction to Psychological Science course will be abolished. Does Mr Rian agree?” back Jiya's voice broke the silence in the lecturer's room which was filled only by the two of them.

“There are such rumors. But I disagree less myself. In the fifth semester there is a communication psychology course. They still have to know basic psychology first before entering the course.”

“Agree, sir. If abolished, next year I do not spend the semester one dong.”

Jiya's smile expands as soon as she knows Adrian is supporting her. The courses taught in semester 1 are indeed Introduction to Psychological Science. A course whose rumors will be written off next year.

“Pak Rian will help me right, if the study program and its ranks want to eliminate the course?”

“In Shaa Allah, ma'am. I am sure there are some other lecturers who do not agree also.”

“Aalhamdulillah's. Thank you in advance.”

Jiya threw her sweet smile at Adrian. The man simply replied with a faint smile, then immersed himself in his work. Before returning to work, Jiya takes a quick look at Adrian. In addition to himself, Adrian is also one of the young lecturers in this department. Since first meeting, Jiya had been interested in the man but did not dare to show it.

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**Jiaaahhh aa Rian jealous gaaeesss...

Wrong yourself, you asked for aa Rian. So risk your own responsibility. But... It turns out that uh turns out that Jiya has a crush on doi as well. Will be a rival neng Tili noh?

Yesterday mamake up this novel and Hate is Love at ½ 7 am, nongol² afternoon and ahead of maghrib. Today mamake up at 9 o'clock what time will be nongol. So you know for yourself what the obstacles are if crazy up. The review process that takes a long time makes bad plus mood ambyaarrr. As long as NT does not consistently review, do not expect there to be double up from me🙏**