The Dream of the President

Just Want to Start

Shasa and Leo had been so tired of playing all day. The sun is slipping west. Right now, it was only the hunger that the two of them felt.

"Sir, we're eating grilled meat over there huh!" Shasa pointed at a roadside tavern not far from the amusement park exit.

"wait. You want to eat steak? I know a good place." Leo stopped their steps with his words

"Gee! Not steak. Only thinly sliced and grilled meat. You should try!" Shasa was a little annoyed to answer.

"I don't eat in any place." Leo looked at Shasa.

"Sir, the shop is clean. Look there! Visitors are also crowded. Definitely delicious!" Shasa still walked towards the tavern, but Leo remained motionless in his position.

Shasa realized Leo was left behind. Then he turned around.

"Sir, I'll make sure you like it. Good food does not have to be from a fancy restaurant. Your tour guide checked the tavern well." Shasa blinked his eyes looking at Leo.

"What are you checking?"

"rating! Based on social media ratings, the store is the most delicious and cheap here." Answer Shasa confidently.

'Shit! I think he's checking the cook's cooking procedures or the ingredients used there.' Leo snorted in annoyance.

Without a second thought, Shasa pulled Leo's arm. As long as they walked towards the tavern, Leo simply stared at Shasa's hand on his arm.

"Mom, the grilled meat is 2 servings yes!" Shasa shouted ordering food at the shop owner.

Shasa was so serious about grilling meat from the grill that was on his desk. Leo still circled the tavern with his eyes and ended up staring at Shasa inside.

"okay... The meat is ripe. Please Mr." Shasa was so excited to prepare his dinner at that time. Leo only smiled faintly at Shasa's behavior.

"Master, let's try. The meat gets cold, you know." Shasa started putting the meat he roasted himself into his mouth. Shasa began to enjoy the delicacy of the meat on his tongue.

Leo was still a bit hesitant to eat the meat that Shasa roasted. "You've made sure it's ripe, right?" Leo grinned as he pointed at the meat on the plate with his chopsticks.

"Sir, why did you take it so badly. I ate it from earlier. Did you see any signs of death after I ate it?" Shasa shook his head insinuating Leo.

Leo began to put a piece of meat into his mouth. The duarrr! No he thought this roadside roast was so good. Leo ate it again and again to the point of not consciously spending a single serving alone.

Shasa clucked with his thin smile. 'Just now you insulted my cooking. Now it's like people don't eat meat for a year.' Shasa's inner self.

After eating, they decided to go home. The final challenge for Leo is to take the subway. Leo seemed to have gotten used to the crowd and no longer nagged at Shasa. They got off at the subway station near the apartment and decided to walk together back to their respective apartments.

Leo laughed a little. "Your dream is that simple?"

"My dream is many, sir. Today, only a small part." Shasa replied with confidence.

"Haha... How could there be such a dream?"

Shasa turned towards Leo annoyed. "Huh! You are so arrogant. Do you want to show off that your big dream has come true?"

"What is my dream?" Leo saw Shasa.

"Being president." Shasa answered quickly. "Your position is what everyone wants. Um... I mean everybody's like me. Being president, having a lot of money, having power, being able to have everything. A lot of people want that."

'Why do you know so well!' inner Leo. A faint smile appeared on Leo's face. "What's the biggest dream you want?"

"You're asking seriously, sir?"

Leo just nodded his head.

"Because you ask, then I will answer." Shasa was silent for a moment. "I want to build a school for street children, orphans, or those who can't afford it." Shasa lowered his head. "I was in their position. I wanted to go to high school, but I couldn't. Everything's limited. Even play, can not be as normal as other children. Their world and happiness, as if limited, is just a box. This world, too, is vast. I don't want to have more kids like me."

Leo unceasingly looked at Shasa who was currently only looking at the far way forward.

"Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones. Meet good people, so I can get here. That's why I always said my life wasn't easy. Everything needs a fight."

"I see you're a persistent person. Sooner or later, your dream will come true." Leo convinces Shasa of his dream.

Shasa smiled broadly at the words of encouragement from Leo.

"Aaaahh... It's so tired today!" Shasa still smiled widely. "Sir, thank you for your precious time today. I've paid my debt. Be happy always Master and never be afraid of the crowd. Thank you for everything you've done for me. Let's end this well." Shasa gave his warm smile to Leo.

"What did you say? You want to end?" Leo frowned.

Shasa seemed to think for a moment. "Ep... Ja. It's over, isn't it, sir? I have paid my debts. Then what should I do for you, it's over, right?" Shasa replied lightly.

Leo grunts. "You want to end it? I just wanted to start."

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