Take My Heart's

ANDROID

The school bell sign for class rang an hour ago. However, the class members did not enter the class. They were wandering around the school grounds. Surprisingly, none of the teachers rebuked and asked them to enter the classroom. The teachers were instead seen sitting casually on a bench in front of the office. They seem to be chatting. Every now and then, their views lead to the schoolyard.

Mayang pulls Khalisha's hand towards the school grounds. Khalisha initially rejected her invitation and planned to spend time in the school library, but Mayang continued to force her and tug at her hand. His attitude like that made Khalisha a little embarrassed. Inevitably, he also let Mayang do whatever he wanted.

On the other hand, Siska and Dita increasingly do not like to see the closeness between Mayang and Khalisha. Since becoming friends with Khalisha, Mayang began to rarely get together and go with them. Every time they invited Mayang, Mayang always used various reasons to reject their invitation.

Day by day, they feel that Mayang is getting further away from them. What is clearly visible in both their eyes, Mayang always stick to Khalisha. Mayang's new attitude often makes them not understand the way of Mayang's mind. Maybe he's friends with a nerdy girl. In terms of appearance, they are much better than Khalisha. But still, they do not understand why Mayang prefers Khalisha rather than them, perhaps more precisely the attraction that makes Mayang interested in making friends with him.

The school grounds were filled with students from various classes. Both of their eyes seemed excited looking at what was in the middle of the courtyard. Every now and then they cheered, giving support and encouragement to some students who were now struggling to boast the name of the school.

As in previous years, some schools held matches. And for the next few days, the match will be exciting in the schoolyard. Because of the match, the teachers prefer not to teach and let the students enliven the atmosphere during the game.

This morning was a men's volleyball game. As usual, Daniel, Nathan, Andhika, and Bayu played in the match. It can be said that they are the stars in every volleyball game in school. Every time one of them scored, the girls cheered while calling their names.

Khalisha and Mayang were rather jostling with the students watching. Though they were in the back row, but the many students were enthusiastic watching, making them have to be willing to stand together. Fortunately they have a high body, so they have no trouble watching the game.

"Come, spirit! You guys are gonna win!" cheer Mayang.

The one standing in front of Mayang was a little annoyed at Mayang's cheers. The young man screamed very close to their ears. However, Mayang seemed unconcerned by their sharp gazes. He continued to give encouragement to the students who were competing.

"Lis, aren't you giving them the same support?" tanya Mayang stopped her cheering.

"For what? Whether I support it or not, there is no influence on them. After all, there are already many who support them here," Khalisha replied coldly.

Mayang could not say anything more. His mind always becomes empty when talking to Khalisha. He took a deep breath, then returned to cheering.

Daniel regulated his breathless breathing. This time, his team had a difficult opponent. Several times his punch was successfully parried by the opponent, making him a little overwhelmed. He did not expect the opposing team that had been defeated by his team could develop very quickly. As the match was about to resume, his eyes accidentally caught Khalisha among the students watching.

"Is he watching me? How strange. Why see it I'm so happy?" ask in the heart.

Unknowingly, he smiled at Khalisha. Only, the students who were in front of him were mistaken. That certainly makes the atmosphere in the school yard more excited. He even seemed to hear something boring in his ear.

"Daniel smiles at me" said one of the hysterical students.

"Not you, but I. Daniel was smiling at me, "rewarded another student who did not accept.

There was almost a fight between the students, but fortunately there was a teacher who happened to be walking towards them. Inevitably, they kept their mouths shut rather than get punishment from the teacher.

Daniel is back focused on the match. Knowing Khalisha was watching the match, her spirit was burning twice as much as her previous matches. He has to play well and win this game. For some reason, he was determined to impress Khalisha on her performance.

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The men's volleyball match was finally over as well. Everyone in the schoolyard cheered again to celebrate the victory. Luck again sided with the school volleyball team. As with previous matches, Daniel, Nathan, Andhika, and Bayu helped the school team a lot in scoring. Despite winning, the players of the men's volleyball team still have to train hard and must not underestimate the opponent. The proof alone, they are almost overwhelmed in the face of the opposing team and win with a thin different score.

After shaking hands with each other, the players of the men's volleyball team began to leave the school grounds. One by one the spectators began to disperse themselves. Mayang and Khalisha. They also left the yard.

"The game was exciting, Lis. Our school volleyball team won again. They are cool," Mayang said happily.

Unlike Mayang, Khalisha looks ordinary. No comment or expression that shows the pleasure because the school won again. He continued to walk beside Mayang, listening to all the compliments he made to the students who participated in the match.

The school hallway this time was not quiet like the usual days. Usually at certain hours the school hallway is filled with students from various classes. After the game is over, not all students enter their classes. Some go to the cafeteria, chat in front of the class, some even go to the school library.

It did not feel Mayang and Khalisha had arrived in front of the class. From the classroom door that was wide open, there were only a few students who filled the classroom void.

"Lis, I'm going to the cafeteria. You want to come along? Just calm. Today I treat you, deh," asked Mayang.

"You're aja. I want to go in" replied Khalisha refusing. He was not used to the crowded atmosphere of the cafeteria.

"Yes, deh. Then I'll go first." Although somewhat disappointed, Mayang set foot towards the cafeteria.

After Mayang died, Khalisha was about to step into the classroom. However, suddenly there was someone who called his name, making him not to step into the classroom.

"Hi, Lis!" greet Daniel who now stops right in front of Khalisha.

The one who was called was silent. He even put on his flat face. Unbeknownst to him, Daniel's arrival makes the eyes of several people in the classroom lead to him and Daniel.

"How did I look? Nice isn't?" daniel asked with little hope of receiving praise from Khalisha.

"Good," answered Khalisha briefly.

Daniel remained silent. Looking at Khalisha's expression and her one-word answer, there was a hint of disappointment that she felt. Now, he doesn't know what to talk to her about. Khalisha who kept silent made him have to think quickly so that the atmosphere that began to be awkward is not more awkward.

"Emmm... Lis, the cake your grandmother sold is very good. I like it" he said again starting the conversation.

"Oh." Again only one word came out of Khalisha's mouth.

"Lis, I'm asking for your number dong. So if I want to buy a cake, I'll just call you."

"I don't have one" he replied spontaneously.

Daniel took a deep breath, then said "I know you don't want to think of me as a friend. But you don't want to give me your number. I'd like to order a cake. It's hard when all of a sudden I want to eat but there's no number. There's no way I'm gonna be looking for you in class just to order."

"Not that I don't want love, the problem is that I don't have a phone" he replied. He doesn't want anyone to misunderstand him.

Daniel was silent. In this sophisticated era, it turns out there are still people who do not have a cell phone. At the same time, mobile phones are important things that must be owned by everyone. Not only owned by school children like himself, even the seller of chicken noodles in the school cafeteria also has a mobile phone. But what he saw now, Khalisha had none. He even misunderstood her, thinking Khalisha would not give her number.

Meanwhile, Siska and Dita who were heading for class instantly stopped their footsteps. They were both staring in shock at what was before them at this moment.

"That's not Daniel huh, Sis. Is he in front of our class? Who the hell is he anyway?" ask Dita.

"Yes, yeah. Daniel who the fuck is he talking to, huh? But from behind, the girl seemed familiar," replied Siska seemed to think, trying to remember the girl who was chatting with Daniel.

"Do you know who the girl is?" tanya Dita was curious.

Suddenly Siska patted Dita on the shoulder, as if she had an answer in her memory.

"The girl looks like a nerd" he replied.

"Huh, the nerd?! You sure it's him?"

"Remain sure" he answered sure. Suddenly, an idea came to his mind. "What if we work on him? From what I've heard, Daniel is very cold with girls and doesn't really like to be held by others. If he holds Daniel, Daniel will be angry with the girls."

"Do you really want to do him? What if the girl isn't the nerd?" tanya Dita hesitated.

"Look easy, Dit. Trust me the same. Nerdy or not, I don't want any girl to get Daniel." With confidence, Siska again stepped away towards the classroom.

Although he did not understand what Siska planned, Dita complied. He walked beside Siska.

Siska, who had reached behind Khalisha, deliberately crashed herself into Khalisha's body. As a result, Khalisha crashes into Daniel's body and makes Daniel drop the android in his hand. Without apologizing, he simply walked into the classroom and sat quietly in his chair. Siska smiled cynically looking at Khalisha. He did not expect it, the action made Daniel's android fall. In fact, he only wanted to make Khalisha fall and hold Daniel alone.

"Are you okay?" daniel asked while helping Khalisha stand up straight.

"It's okay. It was just like someone pushed me" Khalisha replied confirming her position.

What Khalisha said is true. Obviously he saw a girl who was deliberately pushing Khalisha. I don't know what purpose the girl did. Most importantly, Khalisha was not injured at all.

He took his android on the floor. He presses the android power button. But unfortunately, the thin screen is still dead.

"Lis, my android won't turn on. Like broken. How, any?" tanyanya while patting her android in hand.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, '" Khalisha said with a flat expression.

Suddenly, an idea came to his mind. At that instant, he changed his expression to cold.

"I don't want to know. You have to take responsibility. You have to indemnify. Buy me the exact same android as this."

"You take it easy, I'll take responsibility. But, your android looks expensive. I only have a little money to replace it" Khalisha said honestly.

"I don't want to know. You have to indemnify. You made my android broken. This is important to me." Daniel's eyes suddenly attracted to the silver necklace on Khalisha's chest. His hand grabbed the necklace.

Seeing Daniel grab his necklace, Khalisha spontaneously protected his necklace. However, instead of releasing his hand, Daniel pulled it by force to make the chain of the necklace loose.

"Give me back" pinta Khalisha wanted to take back her necklace, but Daniel brushed her hand away.

Daniel looked at the necklace, then smiled meaningfully. "No will. I'll take this necklace first. If you've changed my android, I'll give it back to you."

There was sadness in Khalisha's eyes. Inevitably, he had to give up his beloved necklace.

"I understand. Give me some time to replace your android. But please, please take good care of the necklace. That necklace is my only treasure left."

It was the first time he saw Khalisha like that. I can't believe it's sad to see him either. It seemed, this necklace was very precious to him.

"You just calm down. I'll keep this necklace well. I'm back in class first."

Daniel put the necklace in his pocket, turned around and left Khalisha still standing looking at him. He smiled with satisfaction, like winning a lottery. But still, he felt guilty for doing so to Khalisha.

On the other hand, Khalisha sat with a chaotic mind. He doesn't know how to get money to replace Daniel's broken android. He still could not help his grandmother and grandfather to find money, and now he instead had to compensate for the goods he damaged. It seems, God really likes to give her a heavy ordeal.

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