Short Story (Cerpen)

From Kick Off to Love

Category: Romantic Love Short stories

Title: From Kick Off to Love

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The morning rain spatter soaked the window of a girl's room. From behind the window, there was a beautiful girl who was enjoying every drop of rain. His pair of light brown eyes always looked dazzled and exuded happiness every time he enjoyed the rain. During this time he could only enjoy the rain through the window of his room. He hopes someday he can enjoy the freshness of rainwater out there. Suddenly there was a hand that patted his shoulder and instantly broke his daydream. It turned out that his mother had been standing behind him who then whispered.

'Come on, baby, you'll take a shower soon. Today is the first day you move to your new school. Don't be late!'

The girl replied with a small nod and a smile on her face.

—

The streets of Jakarta at certain hours like today are indeed very crowded. Moreover, today is the first day of school after a long holiday for two weeks. It is also being experienced by a beautiful girl with long waist-length hair who has a pair of light brown eyes and sharp noses and clean white skin and height that is arguably ideal. The girl has just moved from Bandung and will enter as a student of X High School at her new school today. The girl who has the full name Keisha Amelia or more familiarly called Sasha is an intelligent girl with a myriad of achievements. He was forced to move from Bandung because his father's office moved to Jakarta.

That morning Sasha left for school with her father, because she still had to take care of some of the administration of her move. Finished taking care of the administration, his father said goodbye because there was a sudden meeting so that he could not take Sasha to his new class.

'Go to the office first. You're fine here, you'll be escorted by Anita to your new class.' His father said while kissing the forehead of his only child.

'Every boss. Be careful on the road, yeah.' Answer Sasha.

Before leaving, his father waved his hand and said to see you.

—

Sasha entered the X-MIA 4 class located on the second floor of the main Sasha school building, just above the lobby where Sasha took care of the administration earlier. He walked down the corridor in quick steps while trailing behind Anita's mother. Arriving at class, Anita introduces Sasha to her classmates.

'Kids, today you will make new friends.' Anita said, inviting Sasha into the class.

All eyes looked at Sasha, from head to toe. There were male students whistling, some even dumbstruck because they were amazed. While the female schoolgirls began to gossip, many liked the presence of Sasha, but not a few did not like it because they were jealous of her beauty.

'Her name is Keisha Amelia, or more familiarly called Sasha.' Obviously Anita ma'am. But when Ms. Anita will continue her words, the entire class began to fuss with their respective chats. Before the class got noisier like the Sunday market, finally Bu Anita hit the eraser board to the table while shouting 'Sudaaaaaah, heaam allaaa!' at once the class was silent, because if Ms. Anita was angry no one dared to make a sound.

'Okay, I'll continue with Sasha's introduction. He is a transfer student from Bandung, he moved to Jakarta because his father's office moved to Jakarta. In his former school, he was a school star who had a myriad of achievements. I hope you guys want to be his best friends and don't shirk him!' Then Anita invited Sasha to sit next to the head of the X-MIA 4 class, Aira.

'My name is Airanda Rusdiantoro. Call me Aira.' Aira introduced herself, extending her right hand.

'Hi too. You know my name, right? Nice to meet you.' Sasha replied kindly.

'Yes, I know your name. I'm also glad to have met you. Oh yeah, it'll be just in the break to the cafeteria with me?' Bring Aira.

Sasha answered Aira's invitation with a steady little nod.

—

It did not feel like one semester Sasha attended Bakti Negeri High School. As the day progresses, Sasha's popularity grows. Almost every day Sasha receives a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. But all that never made Sasha arrogant, Sasha remained friendly and humble. And that's one of the reasons why Sasha's fans are growing more and more.

Not feeling the bell rang, Sasha and her classmates scattered into the classroom followed by Anita bu behind them.

'Kids, I have a sudden quiz today. Prepare a piece of paper and a bolpoint. Other than what I mentioned, please everyone put it in the bag. Then your bags gather forward!' Anita's orders.

'Sa, are you ready for this quiz?' Aira asked half a whisper.

'Udah dong, what the hell is not ready for mathematics, hehe. If you were ra?' Ask Sasha back.

'Same 'Same. Mathematics is my love of death, hehe.' Answer Aira relax. Then the two laughed at each other.

'okay. You have 15 questions, you have 45 minutes. Starts at.. Now!' Resolute bu Anita. Spontaneous classes become quiet, because the students are serious about doing the problem.

It took only 30 minutes for Sasha and Aira to work on the matter before them. For both of them, math is everything.

Finished, the two of them then left the class to buy snacks to the canteen. But when they were walking down the corridor next to the futsal court, suddenly there was a man who shouted while half-running towards Sasha. Unfortunately when Sasha and Aira realized that, it was too late. At last…

'Bwwgokk…'

Suddenly Sasha felt everything spinning, gradually becoming blurry and getting darker. Sasha still had a chance to see the panicked Aira before she fell and fainted.

—

The atmosphere of the UKS room that afternoon looked calm. There were only a few schoolgirls weighing in and a UKS officer sitting at his desk. In front of the door of a closed room, Aira was pacing in front of the door with a very agitated look on her face. While beside him sat a student who was still wearing a futsal uniform with his right arm reading 'CAPTAIN' also with the same facial expression.

Silence felt stuck between the two of them, because they were both busy with their respective thoughts. Before finally the student who had been sitting next to Aira with a regretful look opened the conversation.

'Mmm.. Gu.. I'm sorry.' He stumbled while looking down.

'I apologize for what?' Aira was confused.

'Yes. Because of me, you become wretched.'

'I'm sorry don't be the same I dong, but the same Sasha!' Aira's clear

'Yeah, but Sashanya's not conscious. So I'm sorry I sent it to lo.'

'Yes can't do that dong, the wrong person you kok me who sorry you to Sasha. Elo has to apologize directly to the person. Elo has to wait until Sasha wakes up, just apologize.'

Before the guy responded to Aira's words. Suddenly the bell rang. Aira said goodbye. The man looked at the disappearance of Aira who disappeared behind the door with a confused feeling. Then he decided to go into Sasha's room, but when he came in, Sasha had just regained consciousness.

'Hi. It turns out you are aware.' The guy said slowly.

'I'm where? Who are you then?' Sasha panicked.

'Just be calm, don't panic. You are now in the UKS, your head hit the ball, you keep fainting. Oh yes, my name is Arkaindra Kusuma call me Arka.' Said Arka, extending a hand.

'Oh yeah, I'm Keisha Amelia calling Sasha.' Sasha replied with her smile that could make any guy melt.

'Mmm. I'm sorry ya'

'sorry? Make what? Feelings we just knew?' Sasha asked confusedly.

'Yes aampuun, I thought what the fuck. If that's the case, I'm sorry. It's wrong of me, you were screaming but I'm not horrified.' Sasha replied casually.

'Thank God you want to forgive me. If not, surely I will feel guilty for life, because it has made a girl as beautiful as you so hate me.'

'Duuh what the hell. You're a real gumbal.' Sasha said with red cheeks.

'Yeah, really. Ciyus, hehe.'

Within minutes, the two of them became more and more familiar. Many topics they discussed, ranging from killer teachers at Bakti Negeri High School, their classrooms that turned out to be next to each other, to hobbies and favorite foods. Even after school Arka and Sasha plan to go home together. Arka still feels guilty for the disaster that befell Sasha.

—

Exactly a month ago when the ball Arka kicked hit Sasha's head. Today Arka invited Sasha to one of the places that he said was very special. There Arka will introduce a very special person in the life of Arka to Sasha. When he arrived at the place that Arka meant, thousands of questions swirled around in Sasha's head, but his curiosity was longing. Because he had promised not to wonder before Arka showed the special person. Arka invites Sasha to enter a room, from behind the door looks a girl who sits on the edge of the bed while smiling softly when she knows Arka entered the room.

'Hi Ka.' Greet the girl while smiling.

'Hi Ra. You're all right?' Ask Arka worriedly.

'This is how I am, no matter how good I am, I cannot be like normal people. Who is the girl next to you? Your girl huh?'

'And that's until I forget. It's my name is Sasha, she's at school with me.' Said Arka while pointing towards Sasha.

'Hai Sha, my name is Tiara. I'm Arka's friend, glad to see you. Oh yeah, I'll drop it please take care of Arka huh. I see you two are compatible.' Tiara lirih.

'I'm also happy to be able to meet you.' Answer Sasha.

After a little afternoon, Arka and Sasha say goodbye. Before Arka drove Sasha home, he invited Sasha to lunch at a cafe' while talking about Tiara earlier.

'Who was that girl?' Ask Sasha carefully.

'He.. my ex.' Reply Arka doubtfully.

'Mmm. I don't want to interfere. But, if you may know why you broke up?'

'It was all because of his illness. He said he did not want that one day he suddenly left me and I became depressed. He told me to get ready from now on, because his life is not long anymore.'

'I'm sorry too. Then why don't you make sure I go there?'

'He used to say that if I found a girl who had some things in common with him, I should invite that girl to meet him. So that he can know the girl who will take his place in my heart.' Clearly Arka with jaws that are starting to harden.

'But why should I? What do I have in common with Tiara?' Sasha asked confusedly.

'Many Sha. You are equally intelligent, equally beautiful, equally humble, and many more. And most importantly, you have the exact same eyes as Tiara. Every time I look into your eyes, I can always feel that Tiara is in it.' It was clear Arka with tears beginning to flow.

Sasha was still astonished to hear the Arka's explanation just now. He still could not believe what Arka had said about Tiara. Now Sasha knew the reason why Arka always looked at him right in her eyes without being able to take her eyes off the slightest. And from then on Sasha began to admire the personality that Arka had. Arka is indeed a guy who can be said to be close to perfect, it is appropriate that Tiara is not willing if the man she loves so much becomes depressed just because of his departure.

—

For the past few months, Sasha and Arka's relationship has become closer. Many of Arka's friends are confused about the change in the nature of Arka lately. Arka was famous for being the coldest when faced with a creature whose name is a girl, especially after he had to accept the fact that the girl he loved so much (Tiara) had cancer. But since Arka knew Sasha, he was more patient and understood the character of the girl. It also makes Aira become curious about Sasha and Arka's relationship. Finally during a break in the cafeteria, Aira decided to ask Sasha about it.

'Sha, you are getting closer and closer to Arka.' Aira opened the conversation.

'Not too. I used to be the same Arka is emang deket.' Sasha replied casually while devouring her chicken noodles.

'But I think you guys are different now. From the way you look at each other it's like dating people. Yes, I'd like to know if you're dating Arka. Arka is good and responsible. I'm sure he can take care of you.'

'Don't be alay. I'm the same Arka just temen. And will not be dating.' Elak Sasha's.

Aira had not had time to interrogate Sasha further, Adi suddenly ran towards the two of them with a panicked face.

'Sha, you have to come with me to the hospital now.' Take Adi while pulling Sasha's hand.

'Step, budge. Why emang?' Sasha asked confused

'That's. that's. The Ark of Sha's accident. She's in a severe state, she's now in a coma in the hospital.' Obviously Adi stamped.

Reflexively, the glass Sasha was holding suddenly slipped from Sasha's handrails and fell to pieces on the floor. Without saying a word to respond to Adi, Sasha immediately ran outside to immediately leave for the hospital.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Sasha immediately asked the nurse where Arka's room was. Turns out Arka was in the ICU. From outside the ICU window, Sasha weeps for Arka who is lying weakly on the bed, with various cables to support her life at this time. Sasha could not see the current state of Arka. Sasha wanted to ask God to replace the current position of Arka.

—

It's been a week since Arka was hospitalized. But until now, Arka had not been conscious. Doctors once said that Arka's life expectancy was very small. But Sasha never despair and always believe that one day Arka will be conscious and healthy as before.

Today Sasha visited Arka as usual. Upon entering the ICU, Sasha's tears return without her control. Sasha's eyes are very swollen even because last week Sasha continuously crying Arka. Then Sasha sat down next to Arka's bed while saying quietly.

'Yes, you must be healed. You will not leave me alone. You will definitely keep your promise to make me feel the freshness of the rain water out there. I will always be faithful waiting for you here, until you realize and keep your promise.' Sasha said without being able to hold back her tears that flowed so fast.

Sasha suddenly felt a pair of warm hands touching her right hand. Spontaneous Sasha looked towards Arka, and without being able to believe it turned out Arka was smiling while looking at Sasha fixedly. The warmth emanated from the Arka's eyes, making Sasha's previously wounded and broken heart very calm. Without being able to say a word, Sasha hugged Arka tightly as if she did not want to lose Arka for the second time.

'Sha, I kept my promise, didn't I? I will always accompany you and never leave you alone. And later if I come home from here, I will invite you to feel the freshness of the rain water out there. But you also have to promise me, you will never cry again like now. I want you to wipe away all your tears. If you are sad, I am also sad.' Arka lirih.

'Yes bauble. You are yes, again gini pain can still be aja.' Sasha answered, wiping away her tears.

'Let's bring gini, you like it?' Goda Arka's.

'Yes yes. It is precisely what makes me like you because you are brought.' Sasha replied steadily as she looked at Arka lekat.

'Sha, I love you. I want to take care of you and always be there for you.'

'I am also very much the same as you Ka. I also want you to always be there to take care and keep me up at any time.'

'I also want to say thank you for being present in my life, being someone who completes my life. You are the angel who made me realize that in this world girls are not just Tiara and I must continue to live with or without Tiara.' Arka.

They both got late in that mood. They stared at each other to fulfill their half longing and promised each other in their hearts to always take care of each other.