The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 15 - Staying Together

A friend loves every time and becomes a brother in trouble

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The day of waiting for a place of freshly answered struggle is already. Melati was accepted into the University she coveted for her academic achievements. He will soon become a student of one of the best colleges in the country, the University of Indonesia. So is Ranita. He managed to enter the UI by taking a test.

It feels that happiness when the graduate has not disappeared has been overflowing again with the achievement of dreams of studying at the desired University immediately become real.

"My dear. We are a match, yes... Always together. And it'll stay together." With carefree Ranita hugged Melati. Melati returned Ranita's embrace with a big smile.

"It's great, right? We'll be together. Fun, there's a friend..." Melati said with passion.

That morning they made an appointment to school for a high school diploma.

"It can be a little arrogant, if asked by the teacher or the classmate. Enter which univ? UI." Ranita again expressed her joy. Melati is really laughing now.

"Until." said Ranita. They arrived at the school office. They took their High School diploma.

Some friends were there too. Finally there was a scene of excitement among the new alumni of the High School. After queuing for about 15 minutes, Ranita and Melati can turn. Five minutes later they were out of the office.

"Now? Go home or go for a walk?" ask Melati.

"Kantin laa. Especially when you enjoy ice or juice. Then around there are beautiful scenery that should not be missed," replied Ranita. They also set their feet towards the canteen.

"What beautiful views are there in the cafeteria?" Melati was astonished by Ranita's last words.

"Cowok-cowcock ketch... Sometimes some scatter there, right?" Ranita replied while chuckling.

"Basic.you are this..." Melati also ngakak.

School is almost over. It's early June. All classes must be completed the rest of the tasks and exams, then next week has begun to take a break. Coming to school again makes Melati remember all the excitement of High School that she just left.

The canteen is not too crowded. Because it is not yet a break. But there were some students there, maybe they were already duty free. Melati and Ranita instantly order her favorite snacks and drinks. And as usual at school, after the food and drink in their hands to the corner of the canteen.

"Hmmm, dear, the beautiful has not been nongol," said Ranita while sitting. Melati chose the seat in front of her.

"Yes, wait, no hurry too." said Melati. He began to gulp the guava juice in his hand.

"Hey. Look, tuh..." Ranita pointed towards the front of the canteen. Melati.

Elvans. He entered the canteen walking with a girl. If it's not wrong, it's Vinda. Child grade 10. They walked together while talking. It seems serious because neither Elvan nor Vinda smiled. They ordered a drink and sat in the middle seat.

Is Elvan getting close to Vinda now? Strange as well, why are they both at this hour? It's not a break. Are they empty hours in class? Ah, why is Melati so worried? Elvan is close to any girl.

"Samperin, yes.." Ranita said. Without waiting for her friend Melati's voice, she stood up and walked towards Elvan and Vinda. Melati just watched it.

Sayup-sayup heard them talking while occasionally laughing. Ranita probably mentioned her name because Elvan had turned to Melati and nodded with a faint smile. Melati just stared at him expressionlessly.

Soon Ranita was back in her chair. He immediately picked up the fried food he bought.

"That's right, if so OSIS can get special rights out of class freely," Ranita said while crying friedya.

"They have a meeting?" ask Melati.

"O.o..." That's all Melati said. Somehow the relief felt enveloping his heart. Is he starting to feel the same way Elvan? Or because GR likes and feels left out when Elvan likes other girls? Hmmm, Melati doesn't understand herself.

A few more students join Elvan and Vinda. Ah, that's another OSIS member. Not long after they were seen starting their meeting.

The sound of the song was heard from HP Ranita. Apparently someone called. Ranita.

"Hello, Pa.. hmm, yes.. ohh... Yeah, after this, yeah, Pa. Thank you." Thank you." Ranita hung up.

"Mela, I have to go home. Papa wants to talk important. But I have to take you," Ranita said.

"I? Why?" jasmine asked somewhat confusedly.

"Let's explain. About college," replied Ranita. He immediately finished the rest of his fritters and gulped down the ice. Jasmine also quickly depletes its juice.

Then the two walked out of the canteen. Melati looked at Elvan. The guy was explaining something to his friends. His face looked calm and there was a prestige appearing there. Like a director leads a meeting, hee...

Ranita and Melati have been hurtling down the road to Arnanda's family home. Twenty minutes drive they arrived. At home, Papa Ranita is waiting in her study. Ranita's house is large and luxurious. But not excessive according to Melati. She loves the classic and millennial mixes featured in her home and interior design.

"Sit down" said Radika Arnanda, papa Ranita.

Melati and Ranita sit in front of Radika. The middle-aged man was still typing on his computer for a while. Then he looked at the two girls who were starting to grow up.

"Papa straight away yes, because today's work is quite a lot. After lunch, there will be an important meeting" Radika said. He fixed his sitting position.

"Delati, Om reckon Melati knew the incident in our family some time ago. You're Rani's best friend, so she must have told you. Initially Om and Aunt worried about releasing Ranita college away on her own. But after knowing Melati also went to college at the same place, Om was relieved. You know, you can take care of each other. Especially you can keep an eye on this little, spoiled Om kid." Radika explains her goal of asking Melati to come see her.

"Damn... Papa's..." Ranita direct manyun.

Radika laughed looking at Ranita's expression. "So, later you live in an apartment that Om rents. Let's keep. Close to campus. Om ask for help Melati willing yes, accompany Ranita there. So that Om and Auntie in Malang take it off."

"Eyehh..." Melati doesn't know what to say. It's a hard-earned request. But honestly it is very profitable Melati. He doesn't have to pay his own fees. And live in that apartment... He never thought about it.

"You, yeah... Melly..." Ranita shook her clothes Jasmine saw her friend dumbly so.

"Yes.. uh, yeah. Okay, Om," said Melati at last.

"OKAY. Om can be relieved now. Oya, can Om ask for your mom's or dad's HP number? Om also needs to talk about this with your parents" Radika said.

"Good, Om. But papa in Jakarta, working there," said Melati.

"really? Whoa, okay. So you're near your papa, yeah... It's more than Om expected. Thank you." Thank you." Radika seems very relieved. His face is brighter.

Melati gave the HP number of papa and his mother to Radika. Then Radika took them to lunch. With mama Ranita too, the new one came. He had a need to get out of the house. After lunch, Radika leaves for the office. Melati also came home.

"We'll keep it together, yeah. If the couple says they want to age together, hee." said Ranita. They're on the terrace waiting for an online ojek for Melati.

"Aging together. haa..." Melati even laughed.

"Seriously, Mela. For me, you are more than a friend. Brother feels," Ranita said again. "Whatever happens, we'll stay together. Face it all together."

"Yes. I'm also glad to have such an adorable brother." Melati rubbed Ranita's head. The two laughed together.

The online project came. Melati pamit go home.