Senior, Stop Teasing me!
Cold gaze
“Why should you cry? I can go home at any time because this is not Pondok Pesantren!” Who knows my heart now, more bitter than you. Because for the first time in my life, I will live independently in this foreign city. Leave the comfort zone at home and leave the family warm.
Suddenly a warm hug came to me. Her tall body with the scent of wood wrapped around her body, her arms feeling soft pushed me into her arms. Since when did my father take care of me? I only remember her strong, stocky body when she carried me as a child. But now, I just realized something, when I got older then my parents will get older. Why am I just realizing this law of nature? I was suddenly afraid to lose my parents.
“You must be good at taking care of yourself, son. Not that I want to keep you away from family, but this is an opportunity for you to see the world.” His voice sounded calm.
“I understand dad. You also need to stay healthy.”
“Iya, Son. We have to be healthy for you.” The words of my father entered so deep in my heart, for the sake of earning a living that we should not be sick and should remain healthy. Hardly the world taught us such a pathetic principle, didn't it? If father is sick, then we will be in trouble for the cost of daily living. Getting a scholarship to buy educational supplies in the past, not always used for my original purpose. But I always save to cover the cost of our lives. Borrowing books in the school library that I can visit at any time becomes a last resort aside from buying books.
“Excuse me, this is Shinta Febriana. You're roommates.” A grandmother came to introduce her granddaughter, making my father's embrace come off. A beautiful girl with a fat body made her look adorable.
“Listen, Grandchild. You should be fine here with Zytha. You have to be smart to take care of yourself.” Hearing her grandmother's advice, Shinta cried loudly. I think he is a beloved grandson who is never far from the family and is very spoiled in his home.
“Take it easy, Grandma. We will take care of each other,” I said trying to calm the grandmother who seemed to be starting to worry about seeing her grandson who suddenly cried. Once again I swept the atmosphere around me, all eyes looking red and swollen. Maybe they are very worried about us, in their eyes we will still be a child but are required to stay away from the family for the sake of an education.
I saw my mother busy putting the equipment into room 06, followed by Shinta's family trying to arrange the layout. I could only smile bitterly at my mother's freshness, she was just trying to occupy herself without daring to look at me for long.
Some time passed, and our family decided to leave. For some reason, the atmosphere that was filled with tears and noise that muddled the ears turned out to be better than the current atmosphere. The atmosphere was suddenly quiet. Shinta's never-ending cry added to my heart. I decided to walk around to ease this sad emotion.
I looked at the long hallway of this princess room, the room with the even number sequence would be on the right and the odd order would be on the left. All the rooms seemed uninhabited and locked firmly, not a single occupant of the rooms had been seen since my arrival. Maybe because this week is still entering the holiday, only new students who will start activities to follow OSEK tomorrow morning have entered the boarding area.
The rooms of the sons and daughters are separated here, the courtyard of the sons is to the east while the daughters are to the west. Even so, the men and women's building remains under one roof. Under these circumstances, surely the sons and daughters would never meet each other when opening the door. The boarding house is next to the north yard, the yard is spacious and has various types of trees that grow up. I had to pass through the parking area to get to this northern courtyard, a large gate to the highway was located in this northern courtyard.
After walking around for a while, I decided to go back to my room. I hope Shinta has stopped crying now and has calmed down.
Aahhk
I hit someone!
“Sorry, sorry! It's my fault for not looking around.” Why am I so careless. We both got up from the ground, cleaning the sand that stuck to our clothes.
Two guys are right in front of me. Oh my God, will I be in trouble. In my previous life, I always tried to avoid guys. Reason–they've always been a troublesome teaser.
“It's okay, it's okay. You're a new resident huh?” said one of them in a polite voice while still trying to clean the sand attached to his elbow, I began to feel guilty.
“Iya, Brother. Brother is okay?” I was a little worried to see her elbows flushed. But seconds later, he smiled broadly. I know he's just trying to calm my worries, maybe all my worries can be seen on my face right now.
My gaze swept over to the friend next to him, a pretty tall bloke. Standing straight with both hands in his black sweater pocket, behaving like a young master looking up at his servants. His gaze towards me felt cold and sharp, without even blinking a single blink. She should be so angry right now that I hit her friend. But Lord, I am here only a little girl smaller than their size. Does he have the heart to be rude to me.
“My name is Jaelani, then my friend this is – Ramli.”
“I Zytha.”
“Alright, Zytha Deck. We have to leave you first. If there is a chance we can try closer next time.” I don't know if I should cry or laugh, I really hate guys who like to flirt, but Jaelani seems sincere when saying it. As they passed before me, I could still catch a cold and sharp look towards me.
I hope we don't see each other again.
“Dek Zytha.” Which way did someone call me? My eyes kept sweeping around. A second later, I saw a tiny woman standing under a mango tree. Waving my hands so I could walk towards him.
“Yes, Brother Uyun.” He is the son-in-law of the owner of this boarding house. We are from the same village, two years ago she moved to the city to live with her husband.
“When did you get here?”
“Since morning, Brother.”
“Why not call brother, but want to say hello to your father's mother. Haven't seen you in a long time.”
“Iya, Brother. Better find a chance tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. The atmosphere was heartbreaking.”
“Haha, sister can imagine it. It used to be so, all the family came just to cry.” We laughed so hard. One day I will also definitely think where this situation is a beautiful memory and make me laugh happily when I remember it.
“If you need help, you need to find your sister. Your parents have entrusted you with brother.”
“Iya, Brother. Thank you in advance for inconveniencing.”
“Not to worry, we are family. I'm sure you can achieve good achievements at SMK and then go to college. Don't be like big brother, graduating SMK can instantly mate. Haha.”
Sentence ‘lindirect can soul mate’ from his voice heard whispering. Everyone's life path is different. Even if your initial goal fails and then turns the other way, it's not wrong at all. As long as the results are happy and without regrets.
“Kak Uyun's. Previous thing asked if you want to do now?”
Someone came into our circle.
That guy again! Why should I look at me like that every time I meet. Freezing my body to the extreme freezing point.
