The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 24 - Be With Me

The time we spend is an opportunity

The day we are on is a journey

The opportunity we have is adventure

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Yeah, time passes so fast. It did not feel like three months Melati stepped into the martial world called college. Completing academic assignments and demands is time-consuming. Not to mention his responsibilities in busy journalistic activities struggling with finding info, making articles, and other writing things. Especially the band he joined. Been playing a few times.

Red Sky Band, that's the name they agreed upon. There's Aji, hold rythm, Toni on bass, Retha and Alex on the keyboard. The drummer was finally Alfaro who was chosen. Because Rudi the previous drummer resigned. Melati is being made vocalist. Melati is happy with her position now. He is also not very good at playing music.

Today they will perform at the Youth Pledge Day memorial event on campus. The committee also invited one of the famous bands, Armada. Melati has not been so following national bands, but she knows Armada Band. It was unexpected that he would be on stage with them. I'm like a famous artist.

Backstage Melati could see the band members were very relaxed. They were talking while joking. They also greet the friendly crew and all the show performers. Do not hesitate to give input and tips on how to look good. Wow, this is a rare opportunity, loo...

And the cheers were so boisterous when the guest star performed. The stage really broke. Melati's heart is getting dag dig dug. He's got a load too, competing with a top band. But he tried to calm down. They are preparing to perform today. Melati took a few deep breaths before her turn finally came.

Two songs performed by the Red Sky band. Gebyar Gebyar and the Flag. Apparently not losing a scene. The audience also cheered loudly welcoming their performances. Yes, Melati and her band successfully enliven this event.

"Red Sky.... broke, yesss....!!!!" All the band members raised their hands in the air.

They're already in the basecamp of their band activities.

"Mantappp was amazing today" Aji said. He smiled with satisfaction.

"Weehhhh, Alfaro yaa's drumming game. Crazy.." said Toni.

"Especially Melati's voice, ouch. exploded on stage," said Alex.

"Just you broke up today." Arthur the band's activity coordinator chimed in. "Congrats make it all. And there is still a big event later at the end of the semester, the band festival in West Java. You guys get ready."

"okay, Bang. Just don't fit the holidays. I have a family vacation to Japan. It's been planning a long time, here." said Retha.

"Yes, we'll set that up. Thanks today, yes." Arthur ended their meeting.

"Okay, guys.. see you... bye.." The whole personnel disbanded. Alfaro and Melati remained in the room. Melati chose to change her costume with a shirt and jeans before going home. So he's still cleaning his stuff.

"Yes.I'm done.hmm... Okay.." - Okay..." Alfaro spoke on the phone. "Mel, I'm ahead." He reprimanded Melati.

"Okay," answered Melati short. Before long Melati lifted her bag and turned off the room lights. Then he closed the door and left the building. Melati waiting for the online ojek he ordered.

Not far from him he heard the voice of the people talking. Jasmine looked towards that voice. Alfaro and his girlfriend. Yeah, that's the girl he saw with Alfaro time in the library when the day.

"Alfa, please forgive me. I know I was wrong. But I don't want us to break up" said the girl.

"I'm tired, Delia. This is the third time you've done it. I no longer want to continue our relationship. If you're not happy by my side, why force it?" sahut Alfaro's.

"No. Please, I'm sorry... If we break up, what does papa mama say? They love you as much as their own children. Papa just believes in you. Alfa, please..." Delia pulled Alfaro's hand.

"My heart is not made of stone. Go awayl. Our business is done." Alfaro pulled his hand releasing Delia's grip. "As for your mother, explain to them what you've done to me."

"Mel... haven't come home yet?" ask Alfaro. "I'll drive you.."

"No need, I'm waiting for the driver," Melati refused.

"Angoing cancel," persuaded Alfaro.

"It's okay. Pity cancels the windfall of people," said Melati.

"Mails..."

"Well, uda is coming. I'm headfirst. Yea..." Melati directly approached the driver ojol who picked her up. And soon the motor passed.

"Mel.. be with me.." whispered Alfaro.

Since meeting Melati in the library, Alfaro had often thought of Melati. She remembers a long time back in High School, Melati liked her. But the girl was smart to hide her feelings. He doesn't seem to have a heart with her. And when Alfaro tries to approach her, she has to transfer schools to another city.

As for Delia, she had no heart for him. Not because of the presence of jasmine. But from the beginning Delia was fond of Alfaro. Delia is the daughter of her father's superior. When I found out that Delia liked him, I asked him to accept the girl, considering that Delia's father contributed a lot to Alfaro's father's career.

Alfaro did not refuse, because Delia was friendly, kind, and beautiful. After being in a relationship for some time, Alfaro begins to love Delia. It turns out she is also a girl who easily switched hearts. This was the third time Alfaro had found Delia to be in a relationship with another man. And enough is enough, Alfaro does not want to continue to be fooled.

"Mel, I don't know why we'll see each other again. Is this a sign that I have to restore our relationship that hasn't even started yet?" inner Alfaro.

Yes, Alfaro felt he had a chance to bring Melati's heart to him again. Although they now often meet, Melati like to keep a distance with him. Alfaro does not know, it's because Melati knows she has a boyfriend or because it's Melati who has a boyfriend. For sure he will chase back the girl's heart.

Melati arrived at the apartment. 7 Hours past 20 minutes. Melati opened the apartment door.

"Hi.. appears also you. How's it? Success?" Ranita welcomes jasmine girang.

"Yes, success." Melati smiled widely.

"Sweet I can't come. My stomach ache can not be compromised," said Ranita. Ranita had diarrhea from yesterday.

"Not good yet?" ask Melati.

"Dry anyway, this day only 4 times to urinate. Yesterday it was more than 10 times" replied Ranita.

"I took a shower, yes." said Melati.

"Yes." said Ranita Short. Just a few minutes Melati in the bathroom, Ranita felt her stomach break down. He ran towards the bathroom.

"Mell..open..my stomach pains..." Ranita banged on the door.

"Just.." said Melati from the bathroom. Fortunately, he just brushed his teeth. Not even taking off his shirt. Melati's coming out soon. And quickly Ranita entered the bathroom.

"Eat him spicy food is about!" said Melati. Indeed Ranita had eaten noodles with the highest spicy level of time in the cafeteria yesterday. And here's the result.

"Yes..kapok..." Ranita's voice from the bathroom.

Melati ngakak...