Take My Heart's

COMPANIONS

Daniel still clasped Khalisha's hand, as if channeling his power to his beloved. Although Khalisha's face seemed ordinary, she could never guess what Khalisha was in, whether she was okay or vice versa.

Recalling the insults that had been spewed from Micah's mouth, his heart was hot again. He was eager to avenge Micah, but seeing Khalisha persuading him, made him think twice about avenging those who had offended him. He sighed. That is the difficulty of having a boyfriend that is too good, and for that he is grateful to be reunited with him and can have it.

He stopped his steps, making Khalisha stop his footsteps. Both of his eyes then stared fixedly, making the stared at become wrong behavior.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" khalisha asked nervously.

"Are you okay?" ask Daniel worriedly.

Khalisha was now staring at her confused boyfriend. "I'm doing fine. Why are you asking that?"

"Are you really okay?" ask Daniel to make sure.

"Yes, I'm fine. Why, anyway?" khalisha asked, confused.

"You are not at all hurt by the insults of the man?" Daniel did not mention Micah by name because he was so fed up with him.

Khalisha smiled wryly. "Lies if I'm not hurt as much as he says. But if I'm following around insulting him, then what difference does it make to me being the same as him?"

Daniel immediately embraced Khalisha, trying to strengthen her lover. Now he knew that Khalisha's heart was still very painful, only that all the pain was covered with a flat face.

"I'm not a person who likes to insult and demean others. I'm self-conscious. Until then, I will never be on the same level as the people here. They all judged me despicable because I was poor."

"Who said everyone here looks down on you?" daniel still hugged Khalisha, "me, Nathan, Andhika, Bayu, and your friend Mayang, we never looked down on you, Lis. We have never seen you how rich you are. We are friends with you because you are a good person. Maybe if they saw the incident in the cafeteria earlier, I'm sure they'd be angry and wouldn't stay silent to see you insulted like that. They will also be proud to see the way you faced Micah just now, just as I am proud of you. You know, I'm so grateful to have a boyfriend as good and strong as you, Lis."

Khalisha looked up and stared fixedly at Daniel. There was no lie in his eyes.

"I used to feel lonely. Even though Nathan, Andhika, Bayu, and Bi Nani are at home, my heart always feels empty. You know, my mom and dad were never there for me. They prefer their jobs to mine. But, when you came into my life, I felt my life was back in color. I am happy when I am with you. You said that the soul mate is in the hands of God, right, from this moment onwards I will pray with God so that I continue to be betrothed to you. I don't want to part with you, Lis. I love you so much. Never have I felt this much affection other than you" Daniel said sincerely.

Khalisha was happy and embarrassed to hear it, "Thank you for loving me, Daniel. I am so grateful to have met you. After my father and mother died, I was afraid to make friends let alone have a girlfriend. I'm afraid of losing, because I know it hurts. But all of that changed because of you. You've changed my mind all along."

A faint smile was engraved on Daniel's lips. Lying if he is not happy to hear the words of Khalisha. Fortunately, he was able to hold back and remember that he was at school, maybe at this time he kissed Khalisha so anxious.

"Well, I didn't know it was here. Hugs again," exclaimed Nathan suddenly.

Khalisha shakes Daniel. No need to be asked again, his face red so embarrassed because of being caught by his friends. Nathan, Andhika, Bayu, and Mayang come over. Unlike Nathan, Andhika, and Bayu who smiled strangely at him, Mayang's face even looks anxious.

It is different with Daniel. He even grunted annoyed at the arrival of his friends. Rarely could he embrace Khalisha, but unfortunately his pleasure had to end quickly.

"We were just looking for them. They even feel good here. Find somewhere else if you want to make out. No pity what the same singles," said Bayu, then glanced at Andhika.

"Why did you see me?" tanya Andhika looked at the strange Bayu.

"Cih, don't realize. Hence Dhik, cepetan find girlfriend dong. Let's not look at them."

"Who said I envy them? I don't think I have a boyfriend. For me at this time the most important school," said Andhika did not accept, "again why am I the only one you satirize, Bay? The one beside you is also single."

Nathan stared at Bayu, "What? Want to quip me? Watch out for you, yeah."

"No," said Bayu, laughing.

Mayang stared fixedly at Khalisha, "You're okay, Lis? In the cafeteria I heard you were insulted by one of Daniel's admirers."

"I'm okay, really," said Khalisha smilingly looking at her best friend.

Khalisha chuckled at Mayang's expression, "Why are you the one who is angry?"

"Yes, I'm angry. When my best friend is insulted, I am still not angry. I really didn't come with you earlier" said Mayang, then stared intently at Daniel, "you too, Niel. Why are you silent to see Khalisha insulted. You're supposed to pay back the girls' treatment so you don't bother Khalisha anymore."

"Hey, don't blame me. I've been wanting to get back at the girl, but Khalisha's been preventing me. He doesn't even want me to respond to the girl's behavior," said Daniel did not take the blame.

Mayang looked back at Khalisha, "Why did you prevent Daniel from making a reply? He's insulting you, Lis. You can't just shut up. You have to take back the girl."

"No, May, no" Khalisha refused.

"Aren't you doing it, Lis? He's been mean to you. If you just shut up, then the girl's behavior becomes more and more. Instead of apologizing and regretting, there you even colonized continue to be the same," said Mayang a little upset with his best friend. She knew that Khalisha was a good girl. He would definitely not hold a grudge against the person who had hurt him. However, it did not mean that he had to accept all the other people's evil treatment without retaliating.

Daniel, Nathan, Andhika, and Bayu seemed to think about Mayang's words. They actually agreed with Mayang to avenge Micah's actions so that in the future unpleasant events like this do not happen again. But seeing Khalisha's too good nature, they are not sure they can do it.

Khalisha let out a heavy sigh, "Do I repay her actions? Nothing's in my luck, May. It's a waste of time. I'd rather learn than take care of him."

"But—"

"Don't let one person make us bad people, May. If I avenge him, am I not as evil as he is? After all, if we reply to each other, when will it be finished? Not tired of living a life full of revenge? Instead of realizing, he hated me even more. So, don't reply to it. I want to live a quiet life" Khalisha quickly cut.

Mayang snorted angrily and folded his arms around his chest, "Yes, I'm afraid. Here's how about the same thing with Ustazah ma'am."

Khalisha laughed a little at it. He was relieved that Mayang would listen to his words.

"Well, Niel, it's lucky you got a boyfriend like Khalisha. Envious of me. I also want to have a boyfriend like him" Nathan whispered with a look of admiration for Khalisha.

Daniel stared straight at me. In a whisper, he said, "What did you say? You want me to make a bonyok?"

Nathan was shocked to see an angry Daniel, "Look easy, Niel, relax! I was just amazed, nothing more. Don't be jealous, yeah."

"Why are you two?" khalisha looked at Daniel and Nathan.

Mayang, Andhika, and Bayu turned their eyes to Daniel and Nathan. So focused on Khalisha and Mayang, Andhika and Bayu that they did not pay attention to their two friends who stood beside them.

"It's okay, Lis. Usual, kidding," Nathan said quickly.

"Oh, yeah, kidding. But Daniel, how does he look angry? You guys don't fight anymore, do you?" ask Khalisha.

"No, Lis. We didn't fight" Nathan replied a little nervously.

"Really?" khalisha asked suspiciously. He saw Daniel's face, which looked angry.

Seeing Khalisha becoming suspicious, Nathan nudges Daniel to ask for his help, convincing Khalisha.

"No, Yang. We didn't fight at all. We were kidding again. If you're joking, we do look like we're fighting again," Daniel explained, understanding Nathan's code.

"Thank God, then, I thought you were fighting" Khalisha said in relief.

"No dong, Yang. Why do we fight too? Less work." Daniel embraces Khalisha and smiles sweetly at her.

Mayang, Nathan, Andhika, and Bayu stared lazily at Daniel. They both felt that Daniel's attitude was excessive. The cold and rude nature he used to show people instantly turned to attention and spoiled when he had met Khalisha.

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