The Horizon Boundaries

Ch. 11 Lean on Me

Some time before Maisa gets suspended.

Ken pacing around the campus looking for Maisa. It's hard to find his whereabouts. Still on the same campus. From a distance, the girl walked towards him. A smile blossomed on Ken's face upon seeing him. He quickened his pace, approaching the girl.

"Anu..." Ken and Maisa opened their mouths together.

"Just go first, Sa." Ken gave the room for the girl to talk first. He watches his every move.

Ken enjoyed every moment. His nose was small, lashes were pliable, short hair was draped in the wind. Even the tall girl was only up to her chin. The girl in front of him was far from his type. But her really sweet face adds to her own charm. Makes him rethink his type.

Maisa seemed hesitant to say anything. A few times opened his lips. His eyes moved uneasily.

"I'm sorry for making Ken mad. Because of me, you got into a fight with Kak Kio."

a smile on Ken's face. It could be that this girl in front of him was thinking of others rather than his own feelings. This girl always caught his attention. He didn't want to just let go of the girl.

"I should be the one apologizing for being rude to you, Maisa. I'm really sorry. So let's make it up."

Maisa returned her smile. There was a feeling of relief implied there. It turned out that Ken was thinking about it, making her a little happy.

At the same time, Alice was looking for Ken. He still did not give up on getting the man. His steps stopped when he saw Ken holding the hand of the girl he saw during a fashion show. His eyes changed, shining hatred.

Grumbling, he met Erik and Kio who were relaxing in the cafeteria. His hand pulled the canteen chair violently, causing a deafening squeak. The entire canteen stared at Alice sharply.

"Jutek. Bring a drink, now!" chirp Erik while sipping a glass of iced lemon tea.

Alice put on a face. Erik can guess, the cause of the girl's bad mood is none other than Ken. Erik was a little upset with his best friend. Alice liked him very much. There is nothing less than him. She has a beautiful and talented face. All the men are ready to be his girlfriend.

If Kio is not asked. He doesn't care about Erik and Alice's love story. But still can't accept Ken liking his sister. He's pissed off. Kio and Erik stood together. Alice raised her head.

"Where are you going?" asked the girl to raise her next to her eyebrows.

Kio pointed his thumb at the canteen mother. Alice was ooh ria, her eyes looking at Erik. Erik smiled giving the code will treat it. The girl moved her finger in a gesture okay, not forgetting to blink one eye. The man was embarrassed.

Alice sees Kio's phone on the table in an unlocked position. He stole a glance towards Kio who was still busy paying to the canteen mother. He secretly opened the gallery folder. It contained hilarious photos, sometimes there are photos of him with Ken and his two friends.

Accidentally his hand opened a video, the contents were completely unexpected. He returned Kio's phone to its original place, and smiled towards the two who had returned. Kio stuffed his phone into his pants pocket without putting any suspicions.

Video of Maisa's fight spread across campus and made the gossip center of all students on campus. Ken watched the video not believing it. Feeling angry, furious with the person who spread the video. Maisa looks a calm girl, it is impossible to do such a bad thing. He rushes to find Maisa in the lecture hall but is nowhere to be seen.

Ken recalled, Maisa was often seen spending time in the library. He often caught her reading a book by the window. There Ken discovers something unexpected. He sees Kio with Maisa.

He intends to approach both. The atmosphere looks serious, it is not possible to join. Ken stood on the bookshelf turned his back on the two.

"What part do I want to break? The foot? The hand? The neck? Or is it your head I want to make leak?” Maisa's voice was very cold.

Behind the bookshelf, Ken sees Maisa grabbing Kio's collar. His eyes looked threatening. The girl looked much different, like everyone else.

Questions crisscrossed in his head. What is Maisa and Kio's relationship. They both seem to know each other. Kio looked at him hatefully, instead there was sadness mixed with anger in Maisa's eyes.

"That's not me!" exciting Kio.

Ken saw Maisa leave the library. Kio hit the bookshelf until several books fell. The tail of his eyes saw Ken standing there with a face-to-face look for an explanation.

"When was it there? How much did you hear?"

"Not much I heard. What is your relationship with Maisa. Why do you hate her?"

"Come away!" Kio picked up the books that had fallen off and put them back in place.

"Then did you spread the video? Is the video really Maisa?"

"Damn. It wasn't me who spread it."

"Then you have that dirty video, right? Make what? What to threaten Maisa? You know, you're a coward!"

"I told you it wasn't me."

Ken followed Kio out of the library. Kio swearing rough. His hands are tinkering with the contents of his phone. Steps ceased. He did not find the video anywhere he shared. Even when you see it in the junk folder. With a huff he slammed his cell phone on the floor. The screen was instantly destroyed.

...****...

Mia dribbles the ball and inserts the ball into the basketball hoop. Trying to treat her loneliness without Maisa. He was still annoyed with the girl, but on the other hand felt uneasy about being angry at her. Maisa rarely talks about herself. It was like a thick wall was blocking it.

A round of applause broke his daydream. Mia looked towards the direction that voice came from. Ken was standing on the edge of the basketball court, his hand dribbling the ball, and shooting dry from the side. The ball spins and escapes falling into the basketball hoop.

“Lumayan too," he said followed by a knotty smile.

Ken approached Mia. Looks like there's something to talk about.

"Thank you, brother." Mia was delighted to receive praise from one of the basketball stars on her campus.

"Can I ask for help?"

Mia's eyes widened. Both his eyebrows raised. Someone who unexpectedly asked him for help. Smile widens. It seems like a good sign.

...****...

The sun is high. Maisa still has a blanket. The sound of the phone ringing disturbed his sense of hearing. His hand reached for his cell phone at the bedside table. His eyes were still half closed picking up the phone. His voice still sounds raucous.

Hello, Sa. Just woke up, huh?

There was a familiar voice across. He squinted his eyes, seeing who was calling. The name he knew was there.

Huh! Brother Ken!

Maisa immediately flew up, rubbing her eyes. His sleepiness instantly disappeared. He ruffled his hair. His face frowned between surprise and shame.

"No, kok. Ehem.. slightly dry throat."

There was a sound of chuckling from across. It felt like Maisa was burying herself in the sand right then and there.

Sa, you're okay, right?

Ken's voice sounded worried. Unhypocritical, Maisa is happy to hear Ken worry about her. Something stuck in his mind. Ah.. It looks like he will have to apologize to Mia later. The girl was worried about him too. Honestly, it made her want to cry.

"I'm fine, brother. It's been a long time ago. So don't be dizzy. It's gonna disappear on its own, huh."

Maisa tried to laugh a little. Although it was a passing event, but the actual incident in the video was painful.

I'm sure you're not okay. If it's hard you can cry, Sa. At least it will slightly reduce the burden on your shoulders.

Ken's soft-sounding voice made his tears flow. The bad memories flowed back into his memory. Memories that almost took his friend's life.

"I don't care if they make fun of me. But I hate those who support that jerk. I also hate my weak self."

It's okay, Sa. I'm here for you. You can lean on me.

Ken heard the sound of crying on the other end of the phone. He wanted to run to the girl's place. Cuddling him, calming him in an embrace. Hope the girl is not hurt.