Taint

Fail

Among the dust that soared in the air, Kaivan drove his motor at high speed. There were few things that disturbed him today, so he did not dare to go home and choose to go down the streets without a destination. The scorching sun was unheeded because all he had in mind was failure, which would definitely disappoint his parents.

After getting tired of circling around, Kaivan stopped his motorbike in front of a small tavern, on the side of a deserted road. He deliberately sought a place away from the crowd to calm a turbulent heart.

Kaivan took off his helmet and got off his big bike. Handsome face and appearance that is not boring steal the attention of several pairs of eyes that happen to stop there.

"Buk, iced tea one," Kaivan told the shop owner.

Then, she sat on one of the chairs while combing her hair with fingers. Then, take off the black jacket that previously covered the white uniform. There was a black rubber band adorning his left arm. I don't know how many times the teacher reprimanded and confiscated it, but Kaivan still bought and wore the accessory.

Before the iced tea was delivered, Kaivan took the time to open the phone. Check the lines of messages and lists of missed calls, starting from friends, friends, and also girls who have admired him.

[Van, you're fine, right?]

[Van, you're okay, right?]

[Van, where are you?]

[Van, hurry up!]

The content of their message is more or less the same, which asks the position and state of Kaivan. Then, followed by a series of messages of encouragement and concern.

"Please, Deck!"

Kaivan stopped his activities and smiled at the shop owner. Then, he grabbed a drink glass and played it for a moment. The memory of the beautiful moments at Hope High School comes back, when he joked with friends, while singing on stage at the annual event, also when he got a love letter from the girls. At his school, Kaivan is famous for being handsome and low-profile. No wonder many idolize it, there are even some who do not hesitate to express feelings.

However, Kaivan had never opened his heart to them. He still has many shortcomings. Mana deserves to play love, while making her parents proud she can't.

"What should I tell Papa and Mommy" Kaivan bowed.

While still in the daydream, suddenly his phone rang. It turned out that Athreya was calling. However, Kaivan did not respond. For the first time, he ignored a call from Si Bungsu.

"Sorry, Reya. Brother again wants to be quiet," Kaivan muttered.

Long enough Kaivan kept silent in the tavern, even the owner to the astonishment he made. After the sun began to lean towards the west, Kaivan moved up and put on his jacket.

"Four thousand, Dek" said the shopkeeper as Kaivan approached him.

Kaivan held out hundreds of thousands of dollars, "His return is for Mom."

"But this is too much, Deck."

"It's okay." Kaivan smiled and walked away.

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At exactly 04:00 pm Kaivan arrived at his house. He parked the motorbike in the garage and his guts immediately shrunk when he saw his father's car. Before descending, Kaivan repeatedly let out a long sigh and exhaled slowly. Wishing her heart to calm down and be able to admit failure with a manly.

"May all be well." Kaivan spoke as he stepped down.

He walked straight towards the main door, which was currently wide open. When he arrived there, Kaivan was immediately greeted with the conversation of his parents and sisters, complete with laughter.

With an increasingly erratic heartbeat, Kaivan walked slowly toward them.

"Assalamu'alaikum" she said softly.

"Waalaikumsalam," they answered in unison.

"Sister!" Athreya shouted as he rushed into Kaivan's arms. However, Kaivan did not immediately welcome. He was still busy compromising with his own heart.

"Sister, I graduated and made it to number one. My English got a perfect score, I'm great, right, sister?" athreya cheers without letting go of a hug.

Kaivan fell silent while cursing, even to this point his hand had not moved, as if Athreya was hugging a statue.

"Sir Reyvand also succeeded, Brother. He's ranked second. He said he's very happy and we'll be treated to dinner tonight. Kai's coming, right?" continue Athreya while looking up.

Kaivan only smiled wryly in response to his sister's remark. This year, they both face the National Examination. Athreya UN SD level, Reyvand Junior High School level, and Kaivan High School level. Although the test was conducted at different times, but it just so happened that the announcement fell on the same day, which is today.

Kaivan opened his eyes and blinked quickly. Not envious or spiteful, but very hard hit. His sisters always managed to achieve achievements, even many trophies and charters collected from the results of the race. As for him, let alone trophies or charters, perfect value in daily duty has never been.

"Sister, you're fine, right?" ask Reyvan. However, Kaivan did not give an answer a word.

Because of the great anxiety in Kaivan, Kirana immediately stepped up and approached her son. Then, grasped Kaivan's arm slowly.

"Is there a problem, son?" ask Kirana.

Kaivan did not answer. He just looked down with trembling lips. For quite a while he was stuck in that position, even until Athreya let go of a hug.

"Kai!" call Darren firmly.

Kaivan slowly moved his hand and took something out of his pants pocket, a piece of paper that had been scratched.

"Father, Mother. Sorry, I didn't graduate." Kaivan whispered as he stretched out the paper in his grasp.

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