The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 22 - Alfaro?

Elvan's right. As soon as the lecture began, the bustle immediately lined up. The initial week of campus introduction and syllabus explanation. Followed by the task deadline and schedules that must be completed. College is different from school. Melati felt breathless adjusting. But he enjoyed it all.

In addition to college, there are also other activities that need to be followed that support his graduation later. I chose to join bands and journalism. He developed a hobby of singing and writing. Ranita, she chose to join the swimming club. He really likes swimming.

That afternoon, after college, Melati went to the library. It's the same agreement Ranita will go home together. Ranita's still an hour away. It is good to wait while studying. He chose to sit in a row of corners by the window. The library at this hour is not so many visitors.

Melati was looking for some books on the shelf, without paying attention to the surroundings. Suddenly when he was about to take a book his hand met the hand that took the book right lined with his choice of book.

"I'm sorry, I didn't intentionally. Go ahead," said Melati. When he looked, he was stunned to see the man.

"Darken? Jasmine, right? Is this really you?" the guy's gawking. Almost he made a loud noise from being surprised to see Melati in front of him.

Melati was also no less surprised to see the guy. "Alfaro?" said slowly. He had not expected to meet Alfaro here. It never occurred to me even if he would meet that guy again.

"How are you?" Alfaro reached out his hand. Then his smile expands.

"I.. well," said Melati rather nervously.

"Two years we were apart. You are different now. It's beautiful" said Alfaro. Melati smile. "Let's go to the cafeteria, let's talk there," Alfaro asked.

"Ah, I actually..."

"Alfa, how long? Where's book?" A girl approached them. Without noticing Melati he pulled Alfaro's hand. "breed. We've been waiting at home."

Alfaro did not seem to refuse the treatment of the girl. "See you, yeah." said Alfaro without a sound. Then he took the girl's step. Tall and beautiful. His appearance was clearly a metropolitan child. Looks like it's his girlfriend.

Melati turned her back, looking for the book she wanted to take earlier. It's better to hurry, before Ranita will wait for him. Finish it off Melati left the library. Just outside the library building he saw Alfaro with the girl. The girl seemed to be laughing cheerfully while swaying spoiled to Alfaro. Alfaro smiled faintly at his side. Alfaro realized Melati was not far from him and nodded in greeting. Jasmine also pulled her lips slightly. It seems like he will meet that guy often.

And sure enough, they got into the same activity, joined the band. Although different teams. At least they meet once a week during band activities. Alfaro is good enough to play the drums and is growing now.

"Mel, I'll drive home, yuk..." Alfaro approached Melati. They were still training that day.

"No need, my place is not far away, really," refused Melati.

"That's exactly what, I didn't bother to go all the way," Alfaro persuaded.

"Aren't you in a hurry?" Melati is still looking for ways to reject it.

"Ga laa.. deal, yes, I'm dropping off" said Alfaro. His face looks happy.

"Hey, but..." Melati did not continue her sentence. Alfaro had already gone back to his team.

Finally an hour later Melati was on the bike behind Alfaro who drove her home to the apartment. I see that Alfaro is a bit shocked.

"Wow... Do you live here?" ask Alfaro.

"I live with Ranita. You remember him?" obviously Melati.

"Ooo, yeah, I remember. The centile." Alfaro laughing. What she remembered was that Ranita was indeed coquettish and always laughed.

They climbed up to the 9th floor, then arrived at the apartment where Melati and Ranita lived. Melati opened the door and let Alfaro in. Melati actually did not want to deal too much with Alfaro, but she also could not avoid continuing. And he also did not want to hide anything from Ranita. He better know about this guy.

"You...." Ranita was flabbergasted looking at Alfaro in his apartment. "Yes ammpunnn... Can you be here?" Ranita's face was immediately cheerful. He beat Alfaro's arm.

"Ouch.a shitty welcome. Ouch..." Alfaro fended off Ranita's hand that wouldn't stop beating her.

"Come, sit. Dong's story, how can you be with Melati?" Ranita invites Alfaro to sit on the sofa in the front room. As soon as the two started chatting, Melati entered the room. He put down his bag, then went into the kitchen making drinks and brought cakes for Alfaro.

Ranita and Alfaro immediately looked familiar. Melati sat down and joined in. Finally they tell each other the experience of High School until they can go to college now. Apparently Alfaro did want to go to college at UI because his father used to study there. Who would have thought now the three friends could be together again.

"Why don't you tell me you met Alfaro?" ask Ranita.

"just not yet. I don't feel too important either. But I may not be silent for a long time because I will see you often" replied Melati.

"Where does it feel to see Alfaro again?" Ranita looked at Melati.

"Where's what?" ask Melati back.

"Don't plain-plain dong, Mela... You've always loved Alfaro. Almost close to it. And he I think knows you liked him back then. What's the feeling in your heart?" ranita. He took a piece of bread at the table.

"A little bit" said Melati. "There must be a yes, starting to appear memories with Alfaro. But I don't want to think. I don't want to be distracted."

"Because of Elvan?" ask Ranita.

Melati. Finally jasmine the story of the incident on the eve of papa mama Elvan's wedding anniversary ago.

"So? Elvan has a crush on you from 10th grade, Mel? Smart he keeps the taste. No trace, no readiness. But in getting to the bottom straight away." Ranita. "And you're untouchable?"

"I have a heart too, Ranita. My heart melted know? It doesn't feel like Elvan keeps that feeling for me that long" said Melati.

"Certainly? Do you want to open your heart? Want to take Elvan?" ranita.

"Ga know... We are now, far away. I was busy in college, he was busy preparing for his final exams. And definitely college preparation. Time around is rarely communication, especially now," said Melati. Yes, the last few weeks Melati increasingly chat with Elvan, let alone call or vidcall. Both busy and focused tasks.

"Yes...if Alfaro turns out to like you? Or your feelings back? Are you near Alfaro again?" Ranita looked straight at her best friend's face.

"Alfaro has a girlfriend. The first day I met him, he was his girlfriend" Melati said.

"O.o..." Ranita.

HP Ranita. He opened the incoming chat.

"Oh my God.... So cute..." His voice sounded so gleeful.

"What's wrong?" ask Melati.

Ranita thrusting her HP. There's a cute baby photo there. "Baby Arni" said Ranita.

"Ihhh. When was Kak Arni's birth?" Melati was happy to see it.

"So 11 o'clock. Born normal, mother and child healthy," replied Ranita.

"Thank God... Relieved, yes..." Melati was still staring at the baby's cute face.

"Ivander Carel Hardani" murmured Ranita.

"The name is good, yes.. dashing, it fits the same handsome baby." Melati smiled, followed by reading Arnita's baby name.

"Yes. Sis Arni said she wanted her son to be strong and wise. Even if from birth his life is difficult he will know how to live his life later." Ranita explained the meaning of the baby's name.

"You're an aunt, huh..." Melati smile.

"Eh, really. I'm aunt dong. Aihhh, can't she call me brother." Ranita.

"Haa. haaa..." Melati.

"Ih.. yummy," said Ranita. He tickled Melati for being sebel.