The Sun Becomes a Star
Reconciliations
“Left Sir,” I said to the questionnaire. I got down and handed over the necessary freight. It took me about five minutes to get to my house. Aaron's motorcycle stopped right next to me. I can feel the heat.
“Actually what do you want ?” I asked irritatedly. This guy is right – is really stubborn, a trait that is a little reminiscent of myself.
“Simple. I just want to hear you accept my apology.”
“Aaron. I told you I've forgotten it.”
“But you don't forgive me.” I'm upset.
“Don't follow me home. Or ...”
“Or what ?” tanyakanya.
“ Or I will never forgive you ..” I then walk quickly to my house, hoping Aaron leaves soon. I cleaned up my house, brought what was necessary to stay a few days in Grandma's house. I put Imelda in a small cardboard box that I have looted some of her pieces. I also put in a piece of stone that I took from the aquarium. I'm afraid Imelda has a hard time adapting to Grandma's house later. I did everything quickly while trying to forget the Aaron I just met. One big bag I brought and a small box containing Imelda. I lock the door and I go out. Close the small fence and start walking.
“We want to go where May ?” ask Imelda.
“To Grandma's house. You haven't been there yet, have you?”
“Listen to your story I've been reluctant to go there.”
“This khan forced Imelda. Papa went to Jakarta and just returned next week. We were both told to stay there ..”
“We will be tormented for one week. That's what you mean ?”
“Iya ..”
“And you can be that relaxed ?”
“Iya ..”
“Oh my God .. ” from between – between holes I made so Imelda could breathe, I saw her sitting swaying – rocking using her two front legs as her headstool. At the mouth of the alley I saw Aaron still there. He was indeed – really stubborn. I thought he was gone.
“Ngapain you are still here?”
“ini kalu public road. I don't have to ask anyone for permission to park my bike here. I didn't follow you to your house anyway, did I?”
“Just like Aaron. I thought you were gone. After yesterday you insulted me are you now also going to torture me?”
“I khan just apologized to you May. And who knew we could go both out of this ?” I see he's starting to smile. He got off his motorcycle so I could clearly see his face completely from hair to feet. He is really cute. But not super cute. He was tall, maybe a few centimeters above Kevin. His skin is clean, but he looks very man. Is it really like the skin of people – people who have money? I became less likely to compare the skin with my skin which when juxtaposed might cause a comparison of 9 to 5. He is 9.
I spoke more slowly to Aaron. Maybe I should change the way I talk to her so she understands.
“If you think I'm easy to forgive people after I'm insulted like yesterday, you're wrong Aaron. It takes time to forgive. That's why I said you better forget so as not to be a burden.”
“I understand May. Kevin and I had a fight yesterday when you got home. He wants me to apologize to you”
“So you came here on Kak Kevin's orders?” My heart aches because he came to see me apparently on Kevin's brother's errand. Not because he's right – really wants to apologize. I thought he was sincere.
“Oooo this is it. Pretty cute loh. He fits your guy May's criteria. Who knows if he's your soul mate, not Kevin. Kevin is too old for you” Imelda said at length.
“Silent Imelda !” I said loudly.
“Who are you talking to?”
“Kura – turtles !” maybe Aaron thinks I'm kidding. She laughs.
“May. I didn't know you didn't have a mother. I'm sorry for what I said yesterday”
“You don't have a mother, nor does Aaron's father. I'm lucky to still have Papa. My father is rarely at home. But at least, he was always there when I needed” I answered him and a little wonder why I so even confided to him.
“I want to chat with you” Aaron says again.
“Maybe next time Aaron. Now is not the right time.”
“OK. You still want to be my tutor?” tanyakanya.
“I think – thought first well Aaron. Why should I? I haven't graduated High School yet. Going abroad has never been. What you talked about yesterday has a point, too. Maybe if you give tutoring SD children that I still deserve. But if you give tutoring to people – people like you, maybe I am nothing – what. The school where you are khan is famous for English. I don't think you need me Ron.”
“Btw, you know that guy? Don't look straight, just relax. behind you, the direction at 10.” Aaron told me. Fatigue – land I turned my body and I saw my neighbor, Ms. Claudia the owner of the grocery store was peeking at me with Aaron. I don't know what other gossip will be spread all over the housing.
“Not to think about it, whether it is him or not, my fate remains the same as this. She doesn't love me to eat, and I never beg her,”
Aaron chuckling.
“Indeed May was right. Sekolahkuku excels in English. I can also a little – a little. The language of the streets is no problem. But when I talk grammar, I'm dead. A national exam soon. I'd be dead if I didn't get help from now on. There were teachers before, but I was never a match. It could be because ..”
“Because what?” sahutku.
“Maybe they're obeying me. You are the first one who dared to fight me. You are not afraid of losing money. I'm so disinclined by you.”
Hearing her answer, I became flattered as well, and my cheeks must have been red.
“You sure you don't want me to drop off?” he asked again.
“Gak. I'm already regular.” I saw one of the angkots coming closer. I ignored the hand and the angkot stopped.
“Don't follow me !” I shouted from inside the car. Aaron snapped his thumb and smiled. If everything can not run perfectly as I want, at least everything can walk in accordance with the way of nature. The cargo I was riding on was slow, heading for Grandma's house.
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