THE GUARDIAN OF THE HEART

Chapter 44, Grey White Sayonara

Day after day changed, did not feel the time of the Final Semester Exam was coming. When he finished training this afternoon, Mr. Bram talked to Shaka while sitting on the sidelines.

"Capability is improving rapidly, Shak. I'm proud of you." Said Mr. Bram.

"Thank you, Sabeum Nim." Shaka said as he rubbed the sweat that was wetting his clothes.

"When are you on the Final Semester, Shak?" Ask Mr. Bram further.

"Monday ahead, Sabeum Nim." Answer Shaka.

"How many days is the Final Test of the Semester, Shak? Three days, right?" Ask Mr. Bram.

"Yes, Sabeum Nim." Shaka Sahut.

"If so, our training is pending until you finish the Final Semester Exam. Let's not interfere with your exams." Said Mr. Bram.

"It's okay, Sabeum Nim. I can still manage my time. I don't want to miss the training program." Answer Shaka.

"Emmmmm..." Mr. Bram said while holding his forehead, it seems like Mr. Bram is trying to think about something.

Shaka could only see Mr. Bram who seemed to be looking for an idea.

"Okay if so, I'll give you a home exercise program. So you can continue to practice and study for your exams at home." Said Mr. Bram.

"Later after the exam, we meet again in this Rampal Field. Okay.." Said Mr. Bram.

"But Sabeum Nim..." Shaka.

"Just calm down, I know your abilities. I'm sure you won't lose. Remember your words today." Said Mr. Bram.

"Later to contact you about your PR starting next week." Imbuh Mr. Bram while patting Shaka on the shoulder and then leave Shaka.

Shaka was silent as he watched Mr. Bram leave. He then stood up and looked towards Sherly who had seen Shaka practicing. Then he walked up to her. While Sherly gets out of her seat and stands waiting for Shaka. Arriving in front of Sherly, Shaka stops his steps and then says :

"I change clothes first yeah, after that we go home."

"Okay, I'll wait outside ya." Sherly Sahut.

"Yes." Yeah." Shaka replied with a smile and nodded his head.

Fifteen minutes later, Shaka approached Sherly and then they left together.

Ever since that day, Sherly has been accompanying Shaka on training. Although only accompany Shaka training, but their relationship is getting closer. They go out and spend time together. But this did not make Sherly then sue herself to improve the status of her relationship with Shaka. He does not want to force himself and Shaka to date. That's because Sherly knows Shaka still loves Besty and can't forget her.

Sherly also knows that the door to Shaka's heart is still closed to others. So that he let his relationship with Shaka go according to the time. He also limits his relationship with Shaka to make Shaka feel comfortable and not feel forced to date him. He believes that love does not need to be forced. Love will come and be present as time goes on.

Time passed so quickly, that it did not feel like day after day just passed. Shaka and Sherly have passed the Semester Final Examination. Now it's time for them to see their test results on the notice board.

Bobi's smile expands on his face when he learns that he graduated, albeit in the twentieth place in social class. He goes after Shaka and Sherly. He then found it. He is shocked to learn that Shaka's name is listed first for social class and Sherly's name is first for Science class. He then runs through the crowd, looking for Shaka in his class. Arriving there, he saw Shaka standing beside his stool, putting some books in his bag. He looks ordinary even though he has seen the results of his tests.

"Hak, have you seen your exam results on the notice board?" Bobi asked while half-screaming for being so excited.

"It." Answer's short.

"Great you, Shak." Said Bobi as he approached Shaka to shake his hand.

"It's normal, Bob. Just a coincidence." Sahut Shaka humbled and shook Bobi's hand.

"I already knew that my friend must be the greatest." Bobi.

"What's your secret?" Ask Bobi with curiosity.

"Burn the book, keep the ashes mixed with water, then drink." Shaka answered jokingly.

Shaka and Bobi then laugh together. Suddenly they heard the sound of people running towards their class. The two of them turned their heads and saw Sherly standing in front of their classroom door with a breath rising down on her chest.

Sherly was silent for a moment while looking at Shaka and Bobi with a pretty smile on her pretty face. Bobi meant to greet him. But just saying "Hi Sheeerrrr".", Sherly immediately ran towards them and hugged Shaka. Shaka is shocked by Sherly's actions. He just stood still and looked at Bobi. While Bobi is shocked and looks very manyun because Sherly passed him just like that.

"You passed first, Shak." Sherly's whisper in Shaka's ear.

"I know you're great, Shak." Continue while hugging Shaka.

"Shaka then held onto Sherly's shoulders and looked her in the eyes. He smiled and then said :

"You're great, too, Sher. You graduated in first place with a high grade." She said with a smile and looked into Sherly's eyes.

"I'm proud of you." Shaka said as he continued to smile.

"Eheemmmm..., aheemmmm, ahemmmm...!" The voice of Bobi who pretended to thump.

Shaka and Sherly are shocked and turn to Bobi who is scratching his head. Shaka immediately removed both of his hands from Sherly's shoulder.

"I think I'm just a statue plus mosquito repellent here." Said Bobi while he was a manyun.

Shaka and Sherly then laugh at Bobi's words.

"Yes, sorry, missed." Said Sherly who was greeted by a grimacing Bobi.

"What's your secret too, Shak? Feelings still my handsome?" Said the original Bobi who made them both laugh.

Then they talked to each other and laughed. They were very happy with their graduation announcement. Sherly then invites the two of them to celebrate their graduation at the warkop where Shaka and Bobi used to hang out. Bobi was shocked because all this time only he and Shaka knew the place.

"Lho kog you know that warkop, Sher?" Ask Bobi wonder.

Sherly smiled and replied :

"Of course I know, Bob." While glancing towards Shaka. Bobi who saw the code from Sherly immediately looked towards Shaka who was smiling.

"Emmmm, I already know who hugged him." Said Bobi while looking at the manyun, which made Sherly and Shaka laugh at the expression of the Bobi.

Finally after the graduation ceremony held at the school, the three of them immediately went to the intended warkop. They celebrated her farewell in a white-gray uniform that had faithfully accompanied them for three years. Now the time has come for them to move on to the next stage of life, which is waiting for them in plain sight.