SMILE BEHIND THE SORROW
NOT LIKE WILDAN USUALLY
"Later in the afternoon I'll take you to the town square. Do you want." I invited Vey to meet at the town square.
The first thing I saw from the change in his face was surprise. Well, maybe Vey is still traumatized by those words. In the square I also expressed my feelings to Iren. At that time I, Tio and Iren made a promise to rest the brain full day struggling with lessons. At that moment I tried to express my feelings to Iren.
After he answered with a nod of his head, I stretched my grip on Vey's wrist. My eyes still saw his passing that kept running without looking at me. I followed Vey's already invisible steps, I walked with a sense of shamelessness and no sense of spirit.
In front of the classroom my exam was blocked by Tio who might have been waiting for me. Tio's room was next to mine so he was deliberately waiting for me. He tried to strengthen me by patting my shoulders gently. I can only show my row of white teeth to cover up all my remains. After patting my shoulder Tio sauntered into her class.
I'm in the room with Iren, he's sitting in the front row. Maybe he saw when Tio patted me on the shoulder. Then he guessed that there was a problem. I continued walking towards my bench without seeing Iren who kept looking at me. The supervisor already handed out papers and sheets for the answer.
My mind was still fixed on Vey's face that turned flat earlier. There was guilt in my heart, I shouldn't have taken him to that place again. I rubbed my back hair, I cupped my head in the folds of my arms. Rough breaths to neutralize all my anxiety. I was excited and focused on doing the exam.
When it was felt that there was no longer a problem and the answer left immediately I took the bag beside my bench and attached it to my shoulder. Standing up and tidying the test papers together with the answer sheet, I quickly handed them over to the supervisor. The other friends looked at me with frustration, but I ignored him. Right now I have to get out before Vey gets home.
But, when I got to the bottom floor, from the front I saw Vey who was going to ride the motorcycle. I shouted to him in a loud voice.
"Vey" I shouted.
The rebuke I received, because at that time there was a new supervisor from the office. He scolded me as I shouted out Vey's name. Because my voice can disturb other examinees. I nod my head as my apology to him. I ran to chase the motorcycle, but it was too far.
Finally, I decided to wait for Tio to be placed in the school district below. I waited for Tio for an hour and Iren was sitting next to me. Maybe because I daydreamed or didn't see her coming.
"Wil, who's waiting for you?" greet Iren and without me telling him to sit down he has already landed his body next to me.
"Waiting for Tio Ren, why don't you go home. I was waiting for Reza yah" I replied, but I got another silence. It's like he's having a problem. I ventured to encourage him by gently patting his shoulder. The habit of patting the shoulders is a habit that often the three of us used to do to strengthen each other.
So long waiting finally the one in waiting had set foot on the bottom of the stairs and immediately ran over to me and Iren. Tio who saw Iren sitting next to me lowered her head became astonished. Because it's been a long time since Iren never joined me and Tio again. I lifted both my shoulders as the answer.
"Eh Ren, tumben again wait do'i yah." Tio's stale.
Me and Tio finally tried to stop Iren. Without even looking at Iren stopping his steps, I turned Iren's body to face me.
"Ren, what's the matter? Why are you avoiding Reza. If there is a problem you should solve it well, give him a chance to talk. Me and Tio will be by your side." I told Iren. The head that had been lowered slowly lifted up looked at me.
Tio and I were shocked when Iren's face was filled with tears. Without asking for my approval, he landed his head in my chest. Hugged very tightly and I felt her body trembling more and more intensely. From a distance Reza saw Iren who was already in my arms. Although Iren once made my days ruined but Tio and I still consider him a friend.
Tio who saw the situation was already not possible anymore. He patted my shoulder and gestured the headband to release Iren's embrace. I slowly let go of Iren's embrace and moved behind Iren. I saw Reza wanted to reach Iren's hand but Iren quickly brushed it off. My mind is still wondering what it is with them when some years they still look okay.
Tio pulled my hand a little away and gave them a chance to talk. Reza's friends sit with both of us.
"What's wrong with your friend." I asked one of Reza's friends. My gaze was still staring at Iren and Reza who seemed to be fighting.
"Reza has to move out of town, and Reza's parents don't approve of their relationship. During this time Reza secretly dating Iren, Karna Reza has been willing to be betrothed to the woman of her mother's choice. Unbeknownst to Reza, your mom Reza came to Iren during the break. Just then I listened to everything that Reza's parents said. I felt sorry to see Iren and soon I ran away to tell Reza." replied Danu Reza's friend.
"lho, so all this time Reza's parents never knew their relationship. Trus what Reza's reaction is when you tell." keep curious.
"She immediately ran out and met her Mama as well as Iren. Me and the other friends are also chasing Reza out afraid of anything happening with them. Reza did not accept it and threatened her mother to leave her home. But Reza's threat did not work. Ohem ...! I'm really looking at both of them. Turns out, dating the rich is complicated. They always look at us villagers who are inferior and inappropriate to them" Nino said.
"It turns out that your struggle is hard as well as Ren." My mind was sad to hear all the explanations Danu and Nino.
NOTE: NOT ALWAYS THE WHEEL IS ALWAYS ON TOP.😉
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