Take My Heart's

JEALOUS

Daniel sat down while adjusting his irregular breathing. This afternoon's volleyball game really drained his energy. The opponent he faced was quite difficult to conquer. But that's what he expected. His formidable opponent made him even more eager to defeat him.

The faithful Micah watching the match Daniel stepped up to him. As usual, he put a smile as sweet as possible on his lips.

"Daniel, drink first!" he handed over the bottle of drink he was holding.

Daniel stared lazily at Micah. "You're drinking. I'm not thirsty."

"But Daniel, I'm tired of buying this drink for you. Your time will not accept" persuaded Micah.

"I never said yes to you for not bothering me" said Daniel firmly.

Micah's heart seemed to be about to be dislodged from hearing the words that had just come out of Daniel's mouth. His heart was so painful as if it had been slashed by thousands of knives. Daniel didn't like him so much that he could talk to him like that.

Nathan and Bayu walked leisurely towards Daniel and Micah. They could see the tension between them. Judging from their faces, Nathan and Bayu could guess that Daniel was speaking harshly to Micah.

"Niel, drink up!" Nathan gave Daniel a bottle of mineral water.

Daniel took the bottle and gulped it down until half was left. Sip by sip of water gives freshness to his dry throat. His strength slowly began to return.

"Yeah, home!" take Daniel to Nathan and Bayu. He got up and walked away from Micah.

"Mikha, we go home first" Nathan said clumsily. He immediately set his foot on Daniel.

Bayu just smiled a little looking at Micah, then stepped his foot. In his heart, he felt sorry for the girl. However, he could do nothing. Facing Daniel is not easy. Daniel is a difficult person to approach.

Micah stood staring at Daniel's departure. He chuckled, more precisely laughing at his own stupidity. He should have realized that at any moment Daniel would never like him. But still, he foolishly approached Daniel.

Near the door of the building, Daniel's steps suddenly stop, making Nathan and Bayu immediately stop their steps. His eyes looked at Nathan and Bayu.

"What's up, Niel? How did it suddenly stop?" nathan looked confused.

"Where's andhika? After the game, I didn't see him" asked Daniel, then cast his gaze around him. However, the figure he was looking for did not meet.

Hearing that, Nathan and Bayu immediately circulated his gaze throughout the room. They realized that Andhika was nowhere near them.

"Yes, yeah. I just realized, yes. When we bought drinks, we didn't see Andhika either" Nathan said.

"Don't she come home first, huh?" sahut Bayu guessed.

"Maybe. Yuk, we're home! I'm so tired of this. My body is all sticky too. Children should not be sought. He can go home by himself" Nathan said.

"That's very strong. I want to hurry home. Take a shower. My body stinks," said Bayu.

Daniel, Nathan, and Bayu finally decide to go home. Tiredness makes them not to bother looking for Andhika. Andhika is also not a child anymore to look for when she disappears.

Daniel's move stopped. His eyes seemed to be focused on one direction. From where he stood, he could see Andhika being with Khalisha, his grandmother, and my fellow Khalisha whom he himself did not know by name. For some reason, he felt angry. He did not like to see Andhika close to Khalisha. Although near Khalisha there is his grandmother and friend, he still does not like the existence of Andhika near Khalisha.

"Well, how come you stop again, Niel?" tanya Bayu again stopped her footsteps.

Instead of answering, Daniel stepped away from Nathan and Bayu. His heart really felt bad. He would not let Khalisha talk to Andhika.

Nathan and Bayu are left behind, of course, confused by Daniel's attitude. Daniel did not usually leave without any explanation to them, except when he was angry.

"Why are you a child?" asked Bayu who was still staring at Daniel's departure.

"I don't know" Nathan replied confused by Daniel's behavior. Both of his eyes kept on his eyes looking at Daniel. He smiled a little at Daniel who was walking towards one place.

"You're smiling to yourself, Nat? You're no longer a demon, are you?" beu asked confused to see Nathan.

"Later you know, too," replied Nathan looking mysterious, "yuk, we're Daniel's samperin!"

With a confused look, Bayu followed Nathan's steps. Curiosity certainly filled his mind. However, he is lazy to ask Nathan because it seems Nathan again likes to play puzzles on him.

Meanwhile, Grandma felt very happy to see the sales cake was gone. It was not in vain that he and Khalisha went far. The fatigue that he and Khalisha felt paid off with a commensurate result.

"Alhamdulillah, all our cakes are up, Lis," said the happy grandmother.

"Yes, Grandma. We're home, yuk!" bring Khalisha.

"What if I take her," Andhika bargained.

"You brought a car?" ask Mayang out just like that.

Andhika smiled slightly, then scratched her non-itchy head. "I came here on a motorcycle. How, dong?"

"If that's how you go home with me, Lis. Let Grandma go home with Andhika alone," said Daniel suddenly. With a small smile, he approached Khalisha and the others.

"Dhik, I'm looking for you, don't know if you're here" Daniel said.

Andhika must have been shocked to hear the words that had just come out of Daniel's mouth. As long as he was Daniel's friend, he never once heard Daniel speak so well.

"Tumben you say that? You're eating the wrong medicine, aren't you, Niel?" tanyanya whispers.

Daniel did not answer Andhika's question. The look in his eyes instead led to Khalisha carrying two small baskets.

"Lis, the trade's all gone huh?"

"Alhamdulillah. Today practice all," said Khalisha gratefully.

"Yes, Daniel's son. Today Grandma and Khalisha's merchandise is all practice," said the grandmother.

"What if you want to go home now?"

"Yes, Son. Grandma and Khalisha now want to go home" she said.

"If so, you come with me, Lis. Let Grandma go with Andhika," Daniel bargained without Andhika's consent.

Andhika was astonished by Daniel's attitude. He was simply ignored, and Daniel arbitrarily made a decision without his consent.

"What the hell Daniel. It's as if I told her to take Grandma Khalisha home, "her inner self.

Khalisha hesitated to accept Daniel's invitation. His eyes looked at Mayang who was standing next to Andhika. To be honest, he was happy to get a free ride. He no longer needed to walk to get to his house. However, he felt bad for Mayang who had to go home alone because his friends had gone home first.

"Where, Lis?" daniel asked, hoping that Khalisha would agree to go home with him. He really did not want to let Khalisha go home with Andhika.

"I'm going home on foot with Grandma" Khalisha subtly refused.

"Yes, Daniel's son. Grandma and Khalisha went home" said the grandmother, feeling bad for Daniel and Andhika.

"Loh, why? From here to your house it's far away, Lis, Grandma. You two are gonna get tired again."

"But how is Mayang? Mayang came home alone," said Khalisha felt bad.

Mayang who had been silent since smiled heard it. "Oh my goodness, Lis. I'm not a kid anymore who's afraid to go home alone. You don't have to worry about me. I'm okay to go home alone. You and Grandma go home with Daniel and Andhika."

Even though Mayang spoke like that, Khalisha still felt bad. He and his grandmother went home with Daniel and Andhika. But Mayang had to find a taxi to go home.

Daniel looked towards Mayang. He had forgotten the whereabouts of his friend Khalisha. He could understand why Khalisha had refused his invitation. He is also confused because he and Andhika both carry motorcycles.

"Well, you guys are in a gathering, don't invite us" Nathan said, standing beside Daniel, "your path, Niel, Dhik. Play stayin' us."

"Know, nih. Today you two are missing hobbies," muttered Bayu.

Seeing the arrival of Nathan and Bayu, Daniel smiled meaningfully. He then embraced Nathan.

"Gini aja's. You go home with me, Lis. Your friend let it be with Andhika. While Grandma let it be with Nathan alone," said Daniel gave a solution.

"Well, that's a great idea, Niel. I agree," said Andhika seemed happy because it does not have to berbongkan with grandmothers.

"Don't you three bother? You guys are out fighting. You must be tired. I don't feel good having to bother the three of you," Khalisha said, still feeling bad.

"You just calm down. Me, Andhika, and Nathan were not at all troubled. Isn't that right, Than? You're okay with taking Grandma Khalisha home?" ask Daniel while holding his embrace.

Nathan became claustrophobic. He patted Daniel's hand to remove his embrace.

"I'm fine to take Grandma Khalisha home" he said.

Daniel finally let go of his hand, making Nathan breathe a sigh of relief. He grunts annoyed at Daniel. Daniel could have forced her to drive a grandmother home.

"Where, Lis? You want me to take you home?" ask Daniel back.

Khalisha gave a small nod as a sign that she agreed with Daniel's invitation. Glad he doesn't have to be tired of walking long distances.

Both Daniel and Andhika smiled happily to find two beautiful girls on a motorcycle with them. Bayu who was alone also felt his pleasure. Only Nathan smiled wryly because he opened a motorcycle with a beautiful girl, but with Khalisha's grandmother. Unfortunately, he could only accept it.

"Basic, Daniel. If you are jealous, then you are jealous. Don't be the victim. He was good at shaking hands with Khalisha. Lah, i. Fate. fate," his grunts in heart.

Without them noticing, there was a pair of eyes that kept watching their movements. He snorted angrily, not liking Khalisha who was joined by Daniel.

"Tell me a you. If I can't get Daniel, don't expect you or any other girl to get Daniel, "he said.

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