Since I Meet You's

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"Sir, can you come with me for a second!?"

Dad suddenly called me out of Ardi's ward.

"Sir, I'll take your sister first, okay!? I want to take money for your brother's medicine nebus the same change of clothes for you as well as father later. Dad also asked permission to pawn your bike first for extra money for your sister's care", dad held my shoulder while saying it slowly so I wouldn't be offended.

"Just do it. I'm willing to sell my bike so that Ardi can recover. Please take also in Tika's piggy bank for additional care Ardi", I hold the hand of father to channel the confidence and sincerity that I have at this time.

It's okay my savings run out as long as Ardi can recover. That's all that's going through my mind right now. Dad came home soon to get money and a change of clothes for me. Because ever since I woke up, I haven't had time to change clothes and clean myself up.

I accompanied Ardi while holding her forehead. Now the fever is a bit down and not shivering anymore. According to the results of the doctor's examination this morning, Ardi was sick with dengue fever and should be treated for at least 3 days.

At a time like this, I remember my mother. When Ardi or I are sick, she will accompany us all night by compressing and hugging during sleep. Ah, I really miss him a lot now.

I want to tell all my complaints to Mom. How I feel, my everyday life, I want to tell you everything. Tears began to pool as I remembered my mother. But right now I have to be strong and not complain for Ardi and dad.

Dad was sad and hard, and I didn't want to add to his burden to think of me. I don't like to see a sad dad. At least I should be stronger to encourage and comfort him.

I saw Ardi's movement and then immediately got up and asked what the situation was and what it needed. Ardi just muttered and complained of the pain in his head. I also gave him a drink so that he did not lack fluids even though he had been helped by the infusion. Surely his throat also needs to be drained of water so as not to dry out.

Ardi went back to sleep after I gave him a drink. I had offered to eat before, but she refused. I let him rest while I waited for my father to arrive.

Dad arrived after the clock showed the number 9. Looks like dad's still doing work at home like cleaning up the house. We did not have time to clean up before leaving because it was panicked with the state of Ardi.

I immediately took a shower and changed the clean clothes that I had brought in the bathroom of the health center where Ardi was treated.

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"Where are you going, huh? There's no news. Sampe Kak Ryan here nyariin you keep coming home ngajak to your house afraid you why"

This is where I am currently being showered with questions by Rita as soon as she arrives at class. Yesterday when I took Ardi to the puskesmas, I didn't get a license and didn't have a phone call to Rita. So yesterday's absence did not inform anyone.

"Today I went to your house with Brother Ryan, but no one. We went to the neighbors, he said you went early in the morning with your father and sister. Ryan is worried"

Rita explains in detail what she did yesterday with Brother Ryan. I remember when Ryan asked if Rita had a boyfriend or not. Maybe Ryan wants to get close to Rita. I also smiled faintly.

"I also heard from him, if yesterday the day after you met Brother Ryan in a wet and dirty state. Were you bullied when you got home from school?"

Rita didn't give me a break so I couldn't explain anything. And the news of this bullying finally reached Rita's ears. I want to keep it to myself without telling anyone.

"What is the behavior of the Vinda? Let's tell you the story, Tik. I don't like you in gini. Don't keep it to yourself", urged Rita.

"I'm not papa kok Rit. You don't have to worry about me", my dear.

"Honestly, I'm a Tik, I've thought you're my best friend. If the witch bothered you, say yes, I can't let her act like you", I just smiled wryly with a slight nod.

"Don't just nod, come tell me the same story. What is good then? You're a lethargic kayak gini, you may not be all right", Rita kept lecturing me.

"I'm really not Papa Rit, I'm just worried about Ardi. Yesterday he had a high fever until he was shivering, so we took him to the puskesmas. I was busy with Ardi, so yesterday I didn't go in" I said to convince Rita.

"really? Ardi is sick what? how come to be treated at the puskesmas!?", Rita began to soften and listen to me.

Because my dad forced me to go to school in many different ways. I ended up going to school because my dad gave me a choice. If I go in, I'll continue with school. But if I do, then dad will ask me to drop out of school.

It's a heavy choice. And my main desire is to make my father proud of my achievements, so I have to stay in school.

"How is your sister now? is it?", Rita looks still worried about me.

"Now it's better, the fever has gone down and is recovering" I explained.

"Thank God, will you go straight home or to the hospital first?", Rita again asked.

"I'll go home first to change clothes, it's going to the puskesmas"

"So you came home this morning?"

"Yes, Ardi was dropped off at the nurse first because my dad drove me home and over here"

"Where is your bike?", Rita was astonished.

Suddenly Mr. Sukri's voice interrupted us and interrupted our conversation.

We follow the lesson in silence. But my mind really can't focus because of Ardi's thoughts. I'm afraid he'll find me and need something.

There is indeed a father, but the father must also be exhausted from having to go back and forth puskesmas and home because there is no one at home. So I'm the only one I can count on to help her.

I might not be able to help much, but at least dad wouldn't be exhausted to accompany Ardi all day and could take a little rest when I was guarding Ardi. If you're too tired, I'm afraid he'll get sick.

I need to focus, so that my dream can come true!

I talked to myself to stay upbeat for the sake of dad and Ardi. Time passed, now came the rest time that students expected. I put my hand on the table and then my head was sleepy.

"You tired?"

Rita's voice came back to make sure I was.

"Without papa, I just want to go again" I replied.

I closed my eyes for a moment, actually I was tired. But I held him down because of impossible conditions.

"Heh cupu!"

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