Take My Heart's
INITIATING ACTION APPROACHES
It doesn't feel like the night is getting late. It had been two hours that Daniel had laid his body on his soft bed. However, the sleepiness did not attack him. For a few minutes he closed his eyes, but finally opened his eyes to the ceiling of his room. Despite changing his sleeping position, he still could not sleep.
He finally rested his body. Over and over again he sighed, trying to clear his mind. But in the end, his mind went back to one name, Khalisha. Since his conversation with Nathan this afternoon, his mind has always been ringing with Nathan's words. If it is true that Nathan said, it means that the feeling he has felt for Khalisha is love. He himself did not understand because indeed all this time he had never felt an unreasonable feeling like this.
Khalisha oh Khalisha. How could he fall in love with her. Khalisha is very different from her dream type. His cold, closed nature, and no matter what other people, those three traits are not in his criteria. But strangely, Khalisha seems to have its own charm that makes it difficult to take his eyes off her.
Daniel took a breath. Now he is even dizzy thinking of ways to get Khalisha's heart. Moreover, this was the first time he would chase a girl. He doesn't know about it. And damn, Nathan didn't tell him how.
"What do I do tomorrow? How do I approach Khalisha? Basic, Nathan. If you talk giggly. I'm not giving you any advice on deketin Khalisha. Khalishas... Khalisha, you are great. You can make me dizzy like this" he murmured inwardly.
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Today Daniel deliberately woke up early, more precisely he could not sleep well. With a smile on his face, he looked at the reflection of himself in the mirror, making sure his appearance was well-groomed. He then glanced at the sweet circular watch on his left hand. The watch's needle shows at 06:30. It's time to pick up Khalisha at her house. He believes that Khalisha is getting ready to go to school. No need to linger anymore, he immediately grabbed the bag and the key of the motor on his desk, then walked quickly to the door of his house.
Bi Nani who was sweeping the floor on the veranda suddenly stopped her activity. Bi Nani stared at the confused master. Just this time Bi Nani saw Daniel in a hurry to go to school.
"Den Daniel's off to school?" bi Nani asked with a confused look.
"Yes, Bi," he answered briefly.
"Tumben's leaving for school at this hour? Usually 7 o'clock passes?"
"For the most part, Bi," replied Daniel. He sat down and put on his shoes quickly.
"Den's had breakfast yet?"
"Yet, Bi. Later he will have breakfast in the cafeteria" he replied, "already yes, Bi. I'll be late. I'll go first, Bi."
Daniel kissed the back of Bi Nani's hand, then walked quickly to the bike. Do not forget a helmet he prepared specifically for Khalisha later.
"Be careful, Den. Bring the bike, don't speed!" exclaim Bi Nani reminded.
"Yes, Bi." Daniel drove his bike at a moderate speed.
Bi Nani could only shake her head at the strange behavior of her master. Bi Nani could see the change in Daniel. Daniel now looks more alive. Being alone at home, Bi Nani can feel the loneliness experienced by her employer. Although his friends often come to the house, but still it will not be replaced with parental affection. And unfortunately, Daniel wasn't the kid who got a lot of it.
Sometimes Bi Nani feels sorry for Daniel. As his parents rarely returned home, Daniel's open and friendly nature to everyone slowly grew cold and closed. Other than Nathan, Andhika, and Bayu, Bi Nani never saw the arrival of Daniel's other friends. Therefore, when Daniel brought Khalisha home, Bi Nani was very shocked and happy. Moreover, Bi Nani also saw that the nature of Khalisha is not much different from Daniel. Bi Nani feels Daniel and Khalisha are a good match.
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Daniel's black Kawasaki Ninja finally stops at the school parking lot. With a cheerful face, Daniel got off his bike. As before, after removing the helmet from his head, his hand immediately removed the helmet attached to Khalisha's head.
After putting the key in his pants pocket, Daniel took off his bag and gave it to Khalisha for him to carry.
"Yeah, in!" bring Daniel a smile, then step foot into the school corridor.
Khalisha followed Daniel. He looked at Daniel strangely. Early in the morning he was in his yard, asking him to go with him. At one time, the distance between Daniel's house and school was quite far. Daniel could have gone straight to school. However, he came first to his house, making him feel bad for Daniel.
"Daniel, next time you don't have to bother coming to my house" Khalisha said. He hoped Daniel would not be offended by what he said.
Daniel looked at Khalisha. There was a look of disappointment on his face.
"No. That's not what I mean" Khalisha said in a hurry to refute, "i just don't want to make you bother."
"Who said I bothered? I don't bother at all, though. Instead, I'm happy to be able to go with you" Daniel explained.
"I don't feel good about you. Your house is quite far from school, when you have to pick me up first at home. You will have to go a little bit," said Khalisha carefully.
"Why should you feel bad? It is my own will. I'm the one who wants to pick you up at home. Please don't forbid me to go with you, Lis," Daniel pleaded.
Seeing Daniel like that, Khalisha felt unbearable. Moreover, considering the kindness Daniel did to her, it was also unfair to forbid what his employer wanted to do. As long as it's a positive thing, there's no harm in letting Daniel do what he wants.
"alright. Just do not bother you," said Khalisha finally.
Daniel smiled happily at Khalisha. However, in the midst of his happiness, his stomach suddenly sounded asking for food. He was holding his starving stomach. His eyes then glanced at Khalisha, hoping that Khalisha would not hear her stomach.
"You haven't had breakfast?" khalisha asked just out of his mouth.
Daniel sontak. There was a red hue visible on both of his cheeks so shamefully.
"Yes, I haven't had breakfast."
"Then go to the cafeteria for breakfast. Mumpung hasn't been to class yet" advised Khalisha.
Daniel smiled happily. In this way, he can be together longer with Khalisha. Moreover, there were only a few students who filled the empty classes, making him even more eager to approach Khalisha without any bullies coming.
Arriving at the cafeteria, Daniel looked disappointed. There were only empty chairs and tables neatly lined up there. No food vendors were open. Maybe because it is still too early, so food vendors who usually have lined up in the canteen are still closed.
"We're going to my class, yuk! It's free here. No one has yet opened," Daniel asked, holding his starving stomach.
Instead of leaving, Khalisha pulled Daniel's hand toward one of the empty benches and sat there. He patted the bench next to him, telling Daniel to sit down. Though puzzled, Daniel obeyed Khalisha's will.
Khalisha placed Daniel's bag on the table, then removed the bag that had been stuck on his back. He opened his bag and took something from his bag.
"For a while you eat this first. It's good to make a wedge of stomach," he said while offering his food supplies.
Daniel looked in shock. "But, Lis, this is your food. Time is given to me."
"Uda eat it! Than you starve later in class. Now your stomach sounds, especially later in class. You may faint again from hunger."
Daniel feels bad and happy with Khalisha's attention. He did not expect Khalisha to hand over her food. But still, he was annoyed with himself. Supposedly, he also brought food supplies, so he did not have to trouble Khalisha.
"Why not eat? Surely you don't have a taste for food like this?" khalisha asked Daniel.
"I'm really into eating food like this. I was not picky about food" said Daniel, then opened the lid.
Bribe after mouthful of rice gave relief to his empty stomach. His stomach no longer sounded. Daniel smiled a little. Seeing Khalisha's food supply given to her, gave her a good reason to meet Khalisha later in her class. It seemed, luck was again on her side. He could approach Khalisha without any hindrance.
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