Short Story (Cerpen)

My Girlfriend Leaves Young (Part 2)

Category: Romantic Love Short stories

Title: My Girlfriend Leaves Young (Part 2)

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I held onto Rico's arm, as I entered a caf' where the party was held. My heart still feels unsettled, Oh God why should I be stuck in a situation like this, I said in my heart while regulating the rhythm of my heart beating so fast. The party was so festive tonight, I tried to fit myself in with the kids who had just grown up. I also tried to understand the views and glances that led to me. I hope and pray in my heart that this feast will soon end?.

My heart started to piqu back when his friends Rico started asking all kinds of questions, for example about age differences? why would I be with him? where did Rico and I meet? good not to date young leaves? to the very stupid question, who shot first? I'd love to run away and run away from that kid's party. They began to dare to tease and reproach me, which they found very funny. I also began to be annoyed with Rico's attitude that seemed calm and did not reply to the reproaches thrown by his friends. Why didn't Rico defend me? why did he just shut up and smile when he saw his friends laughing out loud hearing those insignificant jokes? which I think is very corrupting the situation of both of us. I don't want to be the object of suffering tonight, I don't like this party, I'm sick of Rico's friends. I forced Rico to leave the party under the threat that I would go home alone, if he still wanted to be there?.

That night the thing I was afraid of happened, we both had a big fight during the trip. I was so angry at Rico's attitude that he never stood up to me when his friends made fun of us.

'I deliberately kept quiet, Mai if I return the favor, they will be more happy?' Obviously Rico when he saw me crying.

'Do you also accept, when your friend denounces, yummy dong Ric dating aunty? aren't you offended by those words? They insulted me, you know? Am I already aunty?' obviously while sobbing.

'Then... Mai, why should we talk about it anyway? indeed, I also never offended when being with your friends, who also like to reproach and make fun of me like a child who is still snot?' Said Rico.

'But I always stand up for you, and I'm always mad at my friends' I replied.

'Well, that's where it gets discovered, if you're still a kid' said Rico, raising his voice.

'So you feel yourself right and I'm wrong, right?' my yelling.

'Don't you mean that, baby? I'm sorry' said Rico.

'Our world is different Ric, I can't take it anymore? it's true that people say that age difference is very sensitive', I explained.

'Are you really ashamed of dating me, Mai? are you more concerned with the talk of useless people than thinking about and maintaining our relationship?' Said Rico while looking me in the eye.

'Don't know Ric, I'm confused?' my answer is still sobbing.

'Female…? You mean what' Ask Rico.

'Hmmmm... It seems like I want to be alone first Ric, I want to calm down and think about whether this relationship is worth continuing?' I clearly.

'Maikeee... What are you talking about? I don't want to separate from you, please.' Please Rico.

'I need time, Ric' I replied slowly.

Rico was surprised to hear my words, then he let out a long sigh. As for me.., I just kept silent during the trip to the house. I am confused and sad. I don't really want to be like this either. I want both of us to be fine, but my heart still hurts, I still cannot accept this situation. Maybe our world and environment are different. I don't want to be hurt when I'm in Rico's world, and I don't want Rico to be tormented if I'm in mine. The two of us will never be separated from our world. Rico and I have tried hard to adapt, but it never seems to work. That night, we decided to split up.

It's been a week that Rico and I haven't said hello to each other. There is a feeling of longing for him in this heart, but I must be strong. I'm sure, slowly I can forget about our new relationship for the rest of this corn I thought to myself. Knowing this incident Nina and Sarah and my family also understand it, maybe it has become one of their predictions, which can conclude that my relationship and Rico will definitely end like this.

That Saturday afternoon I was lounging in my room, I was resting my body on the bed, reading novels and listening to songs that could make this heart calm. While busy reading, suddenly someone hit my doorbell. Hmmmm... Rico? surely the one who came and pushed the bell was Rico I said hoping. This heart became palpitating, there was a slight feeling of relief and joy, if the one that really came was Rico. I quickly got out of the room and ran down the stairs to the living room.

'Hi... Mai…?' Greet someone when I open that white door.

'Mas... Mas Fandy?' I said hesitatingly while frowning me.

'Dad... It's Fandy, your friend the Bimo?' the time you forgot anyway? he said while laughing.

'Yaaa.. Pardon Mas, Mas Fandy has returned to Indo?' I shouted while laughing.

'Hmmm..just a week ago I got here, Mai' replied Fandy.

'Ayooo.. enter Mas, the Bimo is in his room playing games' I explained while inviting Mas Fandy into the house.

Mas Fandy walked towards the room, while I immediately set my foot toward the kitchen, making drinks for his little friend Mas Bimo, my brother. Is Fandy more handsome? I screamed in my heart while smiling. My mind floated, thinking back to a few years ago. When I was a kid, I really admired Mas Bimo's friend. Fandy Dapunta, hmm. That name won't forget from my memory. I always poured out my admiration for that one figure in a diary, which was still stored in a treasure chest, where I hid my personal belongings as a child. My age difference with Mas Bimo and Mas Fandy is five years. They were already wearing white-gray uniforms when I was in elementary school. When they graduated SMU, Mas Fandy continued his education abroad. And only today did I see him back. I love fantasizing about Mas Fandy being the prince, who would pick me up every Sunday night. I was still smiling alone, engrossed in my delusion in the kitchen and not paying attention to the whereabouts of Mas Bimo and Mas Fandy who were already near me.

'Ehhhh... Can smile, hmmm... is not upset anymore, Mai?' reprimand Mas Bimo while laughing which surprised me.

'Wew... If that's what it means?' Ask Mas Fandy while smiling at me.

'If it's alay language? It means sad, replied Mas Bimo.

'What language is an play?' Ask Fandy again.

'Popular slang today' Mas Bimo replied while laughing at Mas Fandy, who felt alien to those words.

'Sad why, Mai?' Ask Mas Fandy.

Mas Fandy and Mas Bimo laughed while looking at me who was pouting and upset with my brother.

'Instead of being upset, we will watch yuk tonight?' bring Mas Fandy.

'Aduhhhh.. sorry Fan, I have a promise with my girl replied Mas Bimo.

'Hmmm... if you how Mai, can I watch?' Ask Mas Fandy.

Whataaa... Mas Fandy asked me to watch? Wow is this indirectly Mas Fandy ngajak I ngedate? I thought in my heart.

'Ehhhh... Mai, in question with Fandy? Kok even bengong' said Mas Bimo.

'Let's watch, Mommy? I can answer with a sweet smile.

'Sippp.. Yes you are ready first there, Mas Fandy wait here ya' said Mas Fandy while smiling at me.

Dear God, my hopes and dreams from childhood are now fulfilled. I can walk alone with Mas Fandy. Hmmm..my childhood prince, It must be nice to go alone with a more mature man, I thought to myself.

That night I dressed as pretty as I could. I want Mas Fandy to look at me like a grown woman and not think of me as a child as he saw a few years ago.

Since that night, I've met Mas Fandy. Mas Fandy likes to ask me to accompany him for a walk, hmmm.This is probably because Mas Fandy has not got many friends here, while Mas Bimo is very busy with his work. Me and Mas Fandy are getting closer, secretly I have started to forget about Rico slowly. The presence of Mas Fandy is truly a miracle that I have. I swear, I admire him very much, would be very happy if you have a girlfriend like Mas Fandy. As in today, Mas Fandy picked me up at college after I finished college. The eyes of Sarah and Nina were different to see the presence of Mas Fandy, compared to when seeing Rico first. A handsome and well-established man who has grown up, surely that is what is on the minds of my two best friends. I introduced Mas Fandy to my two best friends.

'Crazy Mai, your profit is now so cool?' I'm surprised, what if you forget about Rico? Yesterday Rico contacted me you know, he's saying loe now' whispered Sarah.

I just smiled at Sarah's words, and in my heart I said maybe I should just forget about Rico and not call him anymore. Now in front of me is a grown man, and I hope he can lead me to the future. I want to open a new chapter in my life now?.

It didn't feel like three months had passed, I was getting closer to Mas Fandy. But why have I felt such discomfort lately in my life. Slowly it seems like Mas Fandy is managing my life. For example, I have a lot to learn to follow the way he hangs out with his friends. I had to look perfect when accompanying Mas Fandy to meet his business partner at dinner together. Everywhere I should call and preach it. I have to wear clothes that make me look like a grown woman. At first, I didn't mind changing my appearance. But over time, I felt this was not myself. I have to follow other people's lifestyles and lives that make me saturated. I also felt lately to be distant with Sarah and Nina, because almost every day Mas Fandy always picked me up on campus. I feel uncomfortable with my life now, even though I was near Mas Fandy, the prince of my dreams as a child.

Ever since last night I thought back to Rico, why I secretly miss him so much. Abg's man who often makes me laugh out loud if he is being funny, longing for his genuine care and affection. The person who makes me who I am when I am next to him. The one who never ruled my life. Oh my God, I miss him so much, I said in my heart.

This afternoon after the financial management course was over, I immediately left the class to look for sarah and Nina. Coincidentally today the three of us were not in class, I found Nina in a hurry to follow the aged Lecturer.

'Oh Mai, I still have the same business Mr Murtada?' Loe went home first, I still whispered Nina long, as I chased after her.

I stopped my steps and let Nina leave me with her Lecturer. I took a deep breath, I just realized how lonely my life was now. Sarah's phone can't be reached, where should I look. Right now I'm saturated, I don't want to go home just yet. Actually, I want to take my two best friends to go have fun, so that this fatigue can be lost for a while. After circling the campus to find Sarah, I finally resigned to return home, because I did not find my best friend that one.

Slowly but surely, I set foot on this to the gate of my college. I frowned, when this look saw Sarah with someone I knew in the car park. Is that God Rico? Sarah is alone with Rico, they both look close and very familiar. There was a feeling of jealousy when I saw the two of them, did I miss the news all this time regarding the two of them? Why did Sarah secretly betray me. My heart was broken to see the two of them, even though I was no longer with Rico. But why does this heart seem unwilling to see their happiness. These tears finally dripped, I could not bear to look at him anymore, I quickly set foot on my car, which would bring myself home.

Today felt so long and empty, this time I really lost a man who made my days so special. I wanted to call Rico. But I was afraid that he would not take my call, just like what I did to him at that time. The next day I tried to meet Sarah and questioned about the whereabouts of the two of them yesterday, which I saw in the parking area.

'Tumben loe nanya news of Rico?' sarah said with a smile.

'Ngapain Rico yesterday to our campus, Sar' asked again.

'He wants to meet and pick me up?' what is wrong Sarah answered with a sniff.

'Hmmmm... I was surprised, when I saw Rico was here yesterday? What business is Rico loe, Sar?' Ask me again for the next time.

'No business, I'm both just chatting as usual?' answer Sarah.

'Rico didn't ask me?' I said slowly.

'No, Rico already know if now you are busy with the already established profit loe?' obviously Sarah.

'Loe the story about Mas Fandy and Rico?' manya panic.

'If so, why? Kan loe is no longer related to Rico, which you consider still Abg' explained Sarah again.

'Kok loe really sassy anyway, a story about my personal problems on Rico?' I said angry.

'Lho was wrong, did you not think about Rico's feelings at that time?' loe had great heart Mai, berakatin Rico with the actions of loe, loe tuh selfish, loe's attitude is rich little children, which exceeds Abg's children? I told you about loe two with Mas Fandy, so Rico wouldn't expect to come back to you again', said Sarah who was getting sniffy with me.

'Why did you get so angry with me and defend Rico? do you like Rico?' I asked while staring at Sarah's face.

'If I like Rico, why? The problem for Loe, Rico his son is good and mature even though he is still Agg, instead of loe has left Rico just like that, for the figure of an adult man who you dream of?' Sarah Obviously.

I bowed and left Sarah who still looked angry. Nina who had just arrived at that moment was dumbfounded to see the whereabouts of me and Sarah who were fighting.