The God of Heras and Herjules

Announcement

"Now, we're going to the announcement room. Soon the announcement of the winner of the race will begin soon" said Indra.

They went to the announcement room. Arriving at the announcement room, they sat on a chair. Not long after, an MC came onto the stage.

"Now, I'm going to announce the winner of the painting race" the MC said.

Sinta's heart is pounding. He hopes to be the winner of the painting competition. He felt that he deserved to win the race because he worked hard for a week. In addition, he also did not want to disappoint Dando and Indra.

"The winner is Irfan from SMA 6!" continued MC.

Instantly, Sinta's body became limp. He was very disappointed with the race.

After the winner was announced, Sinta exited the building followed by Dando and Indra.

"Patient brother, yes," entertained Dando.

"Sister is not talented at painting. I will never learn to paint again" Sinta said.

"Sister don't say that. My brother has to keep learning. Dando is ready to teach you until you can" said Dando.

"You must not despair" said Indra. "You've only been to the race once. So, it's only natural that you lose," continued Indra.

"In that case, I won't give up. I will continue to learn" Sinta said.

"Well, so, dong," said Indra.

"I have business. I live first, yes," said Indra.

"Yes. Thanks for the support?" say Sinta.

"Together."

"And let's go home" said Sinta.

"Come on."

They walked to the parking lot.

Suddenly a middle-aged man approached them.

"Excuse me. Introduce. My name is Sastro. I saw his performance on stage. I'm very interested in having Mbak as the lead in my film" the man told Dando. The man did not realize that Dando was a man.

"Oh, huh?" ask Dando.

"really. How about we talk about this further in my office?"

"Can. When?"

"Now. Oh, ja. What's yourname?"

"Goddess, Om."

Dando had to lie. He fears Sastro will abandon his plans to make her an actress in his film if he finds out that she is a man.

"I'm sorry, if I can't now because I have to take my friend home first."

"I can go home by myself, Dan. You leave now," Sinta refused. He doesn't want Dando to miss out on a golden opportunity to become an actor.

"Can you really go home by yourself?"

"Yes, I can go home by myself, really."

Yes already. I'll go first, yeah.

"Yes." Yeah."

"You just get in my car" Sastro told Dando.

"Yes." Yeah."

They walked to the parking lot. Sastro gets into a black sedan followed by Dando.

"What class?" ask Sastro for pleasantries.

"Third grade High School, Om."

"I saw a talented boy playing a movie. I'm sure, my movie will be a success in the market if Mbak stars in my movie."

"What film will I make?"

"Om is going to make an action movie. You'll play a superhero named Superlady."

"Well, that must be exciting."

"Yes. It's a big movie that's going to play in Hollywood."

They were in the office.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" ask Sastro.

"Not yet, Om."

Suddenly a man came into the office.

"This is Kevin, om's son," said Sastro introducing Kevin. "Kevin, you take the Goddess for a walk."

"Yes, Pa. Dewi, let's go for a walk," take Kevin.

They arrived at a city park. They sit under the tree.

"Wi, I want to talk to you about something" said Kevin.

Dando surprised. 'Don't let him shoot me, ' thought Dando.

"What are you talking about?" ask Dando.

"I want to talk to you if I like you. I like you at first sight. Will you be my girlfriend?"

Dando's estimate is correct. Kevin shot Dando. Dando had to explain to Kevin that he was a man. He doesn't want to date a man. It's better not to be an actress than to be dating a man.

"Look, Kev. There seems to be a misunderstanding between us. I'm not actually a goddess. I am Dando. And I'm not a woman either I'm a man" Dando explained.

"Male?!" kevin did not believe it.

"Yes." Yeah."

"I'm sorry I thought you were a woman. Then I'm off making you an actress in my dad's movie" Kevin said.

"Yes. It's okay."

They finally came home disappointed. Kevin was disappointed that the Goddess was a man. And Dando was disappointed not to be in the film.

The next day, Dando sees Sinta crying behind the school.

"I tried hard. But, why isn't the result what I expected? Why can't I win the race?" Sinta wondered to herself.

"I can't fight destiny. I'm gonna bury my dreams. I won't learn to draw anymore. I'd better focus on school lessons alone" Sinta said.

"Did it just get there for your efforts?" dando asked suddenly which made Sinta surprised.

"Ando...?"

"You just failed once and you've given up. Did you learn to paint just for a moment's hobby?"

Sinta. He felt that Dando's attitude was very strange. It's not like Dando used to be. Suddenly, Dando acted like an adult. He doesn't act like a child anymore.

"Tell me you don't want to be a painter. Before I thought you were an unyielding girl. But, it turns out that you have given up just because you did not win the race. Where was Sinta's old sister? Where is Sinta who is always optimistic and does not know tired to learn?" said Dando.

"No. I want to be a painter. I'm gonna try harder?" said Sinta.

"Well, Dong. This is just beautiful and strong Sis Setaku," praised Dando who made Sinta's cheeks flushed like boiled shrimp.

"You and Indra have spent a lot of time and energy helping me. But I can't win the race. I feel like I'm useless."

Dando grabbed Sinta's hand and pulled her into his arms. Sinta couldn't resist that hug. He felt comfortable and peaceful.

"I'm not helping you to win the race. I help you to realize your dream. So you don't have to blame yourself" Dando said.

"Thank Dando. Without your help, I might not be able to realize my dream" Sinta said. Sinta has opened Dando's arms.

"Dando will always help Sinta. Dando will always be by Sinta's side."

"You're the best brother friend. Hopefully we can always be friends" Sinta said.

'Love, I don't want to always be your friend. I want more than that. I want you to be my wife, Dando said in his heart.

"Dando, your attitude today why isn't it as usual?"

Dando surprised. Sinta's sorrow made her forget to pack.

"I mean Brother?" dando asked pretending he didn't know.

"Now, you're acting like an adult."

"Dando, just mimicking a scene in a romance movie, sister," Dando reasoned. He did not want Sinta to know his true nature. He was worried that Sinta would leave him if Sinta knew that all this time he was just acting.

"You're so funny. Brother is very grateful to have a friend like you" said Sinta.

"More than friends can too" said Dando.