The God of Heras and Herjules

Dando's Promise

Sinta blushed to hear Dando's words. He knew what Dando meant more than friends. He knew that Dando wanted to be his girlfriend. But, for now, she is not ready to date. He wants to focus on pursuing his dreams first.

"Dando, come home from school and come to my sister's house, yeah. Brother will cook for you as an expression of gratitude because you have helped brother," said Sinta.

"Yes. Dando's going to brother's house."

After school, Dando went to Sinta's house.

Sinta takes Dando to the dining room for lunch.

"Well, Kak Sinta's cooking is delicious," praised Dando.

"Times?"

"Yes. Sinta can cook chicken opor as well as this learn from where?"

"Learn from mom."

"And can I be a painter?"

"Why is Sinta talking about it again?"

"I'm not sure if I can be a painter."

"Why not sure?"

"I don't have the talent for painting. I tried to paint as well as I could. However, I still can't paint well."

"So Sinta must not despair. Dando will teach Kak Sinta until he succeeds to become a painter."

"Aren't you tired of teaching big brother?"

"Dando will never get bored."

"What if your whole life doesn't work out?"

"Dando will teach you brother for life."

"Thank you, Dando. You will always be my best friend" said Sinta.

'Friends?' inner Dando. 'Why else would I be considered a friend? Am I not worthy of being her boyfriend?' Dando wondered in his heart.

'If only considered friends, I'd better part with him. All my sacrifices will be in vain if in the end he becomes self-made, Dando's inner self again. 'But I can't just give up. As long as Sinta is still alone, I still have a chance to have her.'

The next day, Indra and Dando are waiting for Sinta's arrival in Indra's room.Today they will again teach Sinta to paint.

"We've been waiting for fifteen minutes, but Sinta hasn't come yet either. It's not uncommon for him to be late" said Dando.

"Yes. Does he not want to study anymore?" ask Indra.

"Can be. I'll see him if he doesn't come in five minutes."

Not long after, Sinta came.

"Sorry, I'm late. I went to the toilet first."

"Love, art students will visit tourist attractions. If you want, you can come" Indra said.

"I want to come" said Sinta happily.

"But, it's a long time. It's half a month" said Dando.

"Half month? Long time. I thought it was just one day."

"What if it's a long time?" ask Indra.

"My parents definitely didn't let me go on an excursion with art students."

"Sister just tell me that Sinta's sister is staying at my house to accompany me because my parents are abroad" Dando suggested.

"Yes. Brother will say it like that later. Dando, you're so smart" Sinta said.

Two days later, when the break was about to run out, Sinta and Dando walked towards their class. Suddenly a student called Sinta.

"Love, you're called a homeroom teacher" said the student.

"Yes. I'll be there soon" said Sinta.

"Dando, sister Sinta to the homeroom first," said Sinta.

"Yes." Yeah."

What did the homeroom teacher call me? ask Sinta in my heart.

Arriving in front of the homeroom, Sinta knocked on the door, then she walked in.

"Love, I hear you're going to be on recreation?"

"Rubber, Ma."

"You better not take up recreation because it will interfere with your learning."

"Did your parents know about this?"

"Not yet."

"Mom guessed it. You definitely won't tell your parents, because your parents won't let you go on an excursion. Well, then, it's mom who's gonna tell your parents."

"Please don't tell my parents. I really want to go on an excursion."

"You are an IPA student. Why take an art student outing?"

"I'd rather be a painter."

"As a good child, you should follow the wishes of your parents, not follow your ego. If you keep insisting on sightseeing, I'll tell your parents. Now, go back to class."

"Mom, I beg you. Don't tell my parents" Sinta said in a clear voice.

"Sorry, I can't keep up with your request."

Suddenly Dando walks into the homeroom.

"Excuse me, Mum. Sinta, come with Dando" said Dando as he pulled Sinta's hand.

"Wait on! Whoareyou? Why are you interfering in our affairs?"

"Dando is his best friend" replied Dando.

"Friendlies? Friend but friendly, huh? You must be her boyfriend" guessed Bu Fani.

"Come, Brother." Dando pulled Sinta's hand back.

"Hey, wait! I'm not done talking!" shouted Bu Fani, Sinta's homeroom teacher.

Dando didn't care about Bu Fani's screams. He kept pulling Sinta's hand.

"Mother will report your relationship to Sinta's parents" threatened Ms. Fani.

"Dando, stop!" shout Sinta.

Dando stopped his steps.

"We have to go back to Bu Fani's room. We have to explain to Ms. Fani that we're not dating."

"no need. That doesn't matter" refused Dando.

"If until my parents thought we were dating, we won't be able to see each other again" Sinta said in tears.

Dando hugged Sinta.

"I'm not gonna let that happen. Leave me. I'm gonna figure out a way to get us out of this. Let's go to the cafeteria. You must be hungry, right?"

"Yes. I'm hungry."

They went to the cafeteria to fill a hungry stomach.

"What do you want a message for?" ask Dando.

"I don't want to order meatballs."

Dando immediately ordered a two-bowl meatball.

"So, don't worry. Later Dando will accompany brother home."

"Yes." Yeah."

After school, Dando accompanied Sinta back to his home. They took an online taxi.

On the way, Sinta pensively reminisced about the events he had just experienced during the break. Sinta felt that Dando's attitude toward himself was through the attitude of a friend. Dando's always been helping her. He even hugged her when she was sad.

'Dando like me?' ask Sinta in my heart. 'If he likes me, what should I do?

Sinta was worried that Dando would shoot her. If that happened, Sinta did not know whether to accept it or reject it. If he accepts Dando's love, he fears it will interfere with his learning. He does not want to fail to achieve his goals just because of a man.

But, if he refused, he was afraid that it would hurt Dando's feelings. He didn't want to hurt anyone who had helped him all along.

"What is Sinta thinking?" dando asked when he saw Sinta Hanaya speechless.

"Sister didn't think of anything," Sinta lied.

Arriving at Sinta's house, Sinta and Dando meet Sinta's parents.

"Good day, Om," said Dando.

"Corn," replied papa Dando.

"Love, papa's been getting reports that you're dating someone. Is that true?" ask papa Dando.

"That's not true, Pa."