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Visit to Aisyah's house

 

"Let's get reva eaten. Wait what else?" A prickly smile rose on Tina's face.

 

I guessed it, she must have purposely pranked me by ordering two servings of raw octopus for us. I stared at the amused dead animal that was still moving - motion because of the spice. Kimchi and rice orders have arrived. But, Tina still forced me to eat her teacher right away. Tina casually stuffed the octopus head into her mouth. Iw-what's it like, anyway, to eat an uncooked octopus?

 He chewed on it slowly, laughing crisply at my strange reaction. Since I just watched it, not a single meal I had tasted.

It took only four minutes for Tina to finish the octopus off so quickly. I watched him seem to enjoy. "Eat, Reva. That's a challenge for you." Tina kept forcing me. So, inevitably I follow his request.

 "It's safe?"

 Tina just nodded.

Once again, I glanced at the raw octopus before me. Slowly, my hand started to hold it. Doubtfully, I put him in my mouth. Just a little bite. "Iww-" I threw him straight into the bowl. Quickly - I chewed, then I swallowed with difficulty.

 "Haha. It tastes good, right? I told you you didn't believe." Tina gave me a tissue.

 I clean my mouth, remove the fishy stick. I can't imagine if the octopus's entire body went into my stomach. Just looking at it I was amused, I did this because Tina was my friend. If it wasn't for that girl, I would have returned this octopus back to its habitat.

 "I ate kimchi. The taste of the octopus was very unpleasant. Amis. Huh. You're pissing Tina." Without wanting to linger any longer, I just ate kimchi. The combination of kimchi and rice fits perfectly on my tongue. Ever since Korea, I have rarely eaten rice. I miss my mom's cooking.

 Tina laughs. I just pout. Just look later, when - when will I reply this bule. I plan to force him to eat pete and jengkol. Let him know what it's like to be bullied.

 

****

 

At five o'clock in the afternoon. Finished filling the emptiness of the heart, uh-belly, Me and Tina way around Seoul City. On the outskirts of the road, many people sell light snacks typical of Korea. But since we're full, so tempting food we don't lyrics.

 My focus was on the street buskers that were crowded with many people. I couldn't see who was singing. Tina immediately pulled me in the other direction.

 "Don't go there. You'll be stepped on again. How about we go shopping for clothes?" He took me to a dress shop that contained clothes that were certainly very good. But, not until we got there, suddenly I felt nausea, dizziness, and stomach pain.

 "Reva, are you okay?"

 My stomach hurts so much. Nausea is felt. Suddenly my head became more and more dizzy. I can't remember what caused me to be like this. Tina panicked, she immediately took me to the nearest hospital.

 

*****

 

"Why don't you tell me you're allergic to octopus?" Tina gave me a warm drink, I drank it slowly. He put down the glass, then sat down at my study table.

 We're already in dorm. After I got home from the hospital, I was prescribed medication and allowed to go home. No need to stay overnight because my illness is not severe. Christina scolded me completely because I didn't tell her about this.

 "I forgot, Tina. I forgot I'm allergic to octopus and squid. Last time I ate a first grade High School octopus and the effect was like that. The difference is there is itching - itching. I don't remember ever having that. After all, while in Indonesia my mother never cooked squid or octopus. Honestly, I don't like octopuses either." Lemas, I spoke almost whispered but could still be heard by Christina. The thick blanket I pulled, covering my entire body up to my neck. It's cold. My stomach is also still a little sore, weak body and dizziness when walking. Huh, if I'm sick like this I remember Mama. He usually takes care of me when I am sick. But this time it was different. I have to be independent.

 "Yes already. I should be the one apologizing to you."

 "Oh, it's okay. I'm fine."

 "Rest until tomorrow, you'll be absent. Heal your pain."

 I shook my head weakly, "no. I'm going to college tomorrow."

 Christina stood up, "you're so stubborn, Reva. If it hurts don't force it." He put the back of his hand on my forehead, "see? your body temperature is still hot."

 "It's okay. I'm going to college tomorrow."

 Christina rattled her hair. "As far as you are. I'm going to the computer first."

 Then, Tina left. I don't want to just be sick not so much I have to take a college break. I promise I will keep going.

 My hand grabbed the phone on the nightstand, then called Dita. I want to confide in him. I'm not gonna tell Mama about my pain, I'm afraid Mama and Papa are worried about my condition. Mama Papa should know my good news. Bad news enough I know.

 Once connected, I close the phone to my ear.

 "Hello, Rev."

 "Dit, my allergies are recurring..."

 Dita has always been my confiding friend. At High School, we were my friends. I'll tell him anything. I was also happy to listen. She is the cheerful and ambitious girl I have ever known. I don't know why I always feel safe when I confide in him. Without worrying about secrets being exposed or without worrying he will find new friends and leave me.

 "Huh? Allergic? What are you eating? Squid or octopus?" Panicked, as usual.

 I breathe out slowly. "So Tina let me eat a raw octopus. Because it's awkward and unpleasant to refuse, yes I've had to eat, deh."

 "Ouch, you anyway. Why not be honest? Now he's there. The deket. I suggest that nothing you close. Pity yourself, Va."

 I was silent for a moment. Thinking, everything Dita said was true. Tina is a good friend, she has faithfully accompanied me since we first met. I shouldn't have lied to him. At first glance, there is a sense of guilt in my heart.

 

 

Nine o'clock in the morning. Today's class is early. Tina came into my room and checked on me. She was ready to go, but I was still lying in bed. I told Tina to go first. Let me be late, the important thing is I can go to college. I can't and can't leave a single course. Despite the weakness and headache, I still forced my body to get up and take a bath.

 Then, have a quick breakfast with bread - my food supply bread in the room. Once everything was ready, I went out of the room with my bag and locked it. I'm sure my face is pale, I don't wear much makeup. My footsteps dragged weakly, I lyrics Minah who is sitting cross-legged on the floor while typing on her laptop. He really changed. I'm tired of asking her about what's wrong with Minah and Tina. But he dodged me and ignored me. Until now, our communication was not smooth and seemed bland. He went out with his friends more often than me and Tina, his roommate.

 "Minah, I go first" I said standing in the doorway.

 "Hm." It was just that voice that he let out in response. Focus on the laptop. He doesn't think I'm here. I'm leaving, but I want to ask him what time he's in? But I realized right away, surely that question would be ignored again.

 Tina always told me to ignore Minah too. Revenges. But, I didn't accept it and said that one day Minah will be back as she used to be. And I believe that.

 

 

*******

 

 

I stared at the closed door in front of me. Because of my weak steps while walking to campus, I was late. Really late. The lecturer who taught was already in the classroom, his voice alone I could hear clearly here.

 My heart was racing faster than usual, my limp body was getting weaker. Surely the teacher will be angry. With all the courage I had gathered, I dared to enter. My hands shook as I entered. I swear, my feet are like jelly when they come in and in the face of the entire class. Including the lecturer who now looks at me sharp and fierce.

 I bowed and smiled awkwardly at the pelontos-headed lecturer.

 "Why did you come at this hour? You're twenty minutes late." His cold look made me clumsy. To answer it was hard, I don't know where my voice went.

"I'm late waking up, sir."

 "Sit down."

 Huffs. Fortunately, he did not punish me and yelled at me. I can - I'm so ashamed. I don't like being the center of attention. But the circumstances that made me the center of attention. I HATE IT, but I'm trying to fight it.

 I walk straight to my chair. And start taking out study equipment.

 Tina looked at me as if she wanted to ask but stopped because the lecturer who taught this time was very killer. Yes, even though I wasn't in the law. HEHE.

 

*****

 

The first school hours are over. Today there is only one class. Tina invited me to eat in the cafeteria, but I refused her reason because I was not in appetite. Stomach pain, head dizziness, limp body makes me not in the mood to eat. As a result Tina gave up persuading me, she left alone and I stayed in the corner of the library while reading books. A

 I tied my hair, it felt like the air was very hot when the AC in this room lit up. For about ten minutes I read, suddenly my eyes became amber - firefly. The world seems to be spinning. My head is heavy, and I'm dizzy. I chose to put my head on the table, my hands folded and my eyes closed. It didn't take long, I've been into dreamland.

 20 Minutes passed...

 My eyes slowly opened. I grimaced with pain in the head. I turned to the left, and gasped in shock at Jongdae who was reading the book with focus.

 "Sun-bae? Why are you here?" Confused, I asked her but she just smiled. Wait, if he's been by my side since, that means he saw me fall asleep in an uncomfortable pose? Oh, my God, I'm sorry I missed you in a public place like this. I'm ashamed of myself.

 Jongdae closed the book. His manic looks at my heart. This guy was always smiling, I never saw him flat on his face or look angry. His attitude is warm. "Your body temperature is very hot. You better go home. Instead of sleeping in the library, better rest at home." Jongdae was a little worried.

 I rubbed my face, started cleaning up my stuff. Right too, I'll just go home to the dorm. After all, the class is no more. So dizzy and weak, I don't care about Jongdae. In fact, usually I was always stiff when I met him.

 My limp was witnessed by Jongdae. Jalanku. I almost fell to the floor, if Jongdae didn't hold me back immediately. He grabbed me by the shoulder and pulled me out of the library.

 "Let me drive you. You live in a dorm?"

I nodded weakly, no matter what else. All I need now is medicine and a bed. Jongdae took me up to his vespanya. Make no mistake, this gini vespa Jongdae can reach hundreds of millions. Not like vespa in indo. BTW, although the distance of the dormitory and campus is not too far away, Jongdae could not possibly take me like this just by foot.

 I don't ask much questions anymore, my energy is up. I think sleeping in the library with the AC on is a bad thing. If Tina found out, the boy would be furious. Speaking of Tina, she's having an organization meeting. I told him I was in the library.

 "Your condition is getting worse, should we go to the doctor?" bargain jongdae when we're in front of the girls' dorm.

 I shook my head, "no need. Thank you sunbae, I'm in first." I don't want to have to go in my own room. Because of the rules, men should not enter the female dormitory and women should not enter the male dormitory. If anyone violates and breaks in, it will be sanctioned. CCTV is installed in every corner of the dormitory. For me, this is very good. Just like in the pesantren.

 "Call Jongdae oppa, without any ebel - frill sunbae. Right?" Jongdae smiled, this time he spoke his native language. I just agreed to his request. "Oppa, can I ask you a favor?"

 Now, I can stand up straight. Even though my body is still hot.

 "What's that?"

 "Hm, please tell Christina, the girl who used to be with me everywhere, I've been back to the dorm. I'm just afraid he's having a hard time finding me in that vast library."

 Jongdae looked confused, "where can I see him?"

 I took a deep breath. Dizziness is becoming, I can't stand for long."Here," I gave him a piece of paper with Chrstina's phone number, Jongdae greeted him.

 "I go first, sunbae-uh I mean Jongdae oppa. Thank you for driving me home."

After saying that, I walked weakly into the dorm without hearing Jongdae's answer again. I'm sure he won't be angry because he knows my condition is getting weaker.