The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 83 - Is It OK?

Melati continued the trip to the House of Garuda with Bondan in the boncegan. They arrived shortly. Melati invites Bondan in. The boy looked confused. What is this place? Lots of buildings there. But not school. Garuda's house, it's writing in front of him.

"Come.I introduce you to the others," asked Melati.

Melati walked towards a large space. Bondan followed Melati. Melati introduced this place. From one space to another while providing an explanation of the functions of all the spaces there. Bondan tried to understand it. He was also introduced to the children there.

"Where did Bond want to learn?" ask Melati after she takes Bondan around.

"Music..maybe music first," replied Bondan hesitated.

"It's okay. Maybe still awkward. It will be normal for a long time" said Melati.

Then he took Bondan to the music room. Bondan stood by the entrance. Hasan and Farel had already started studying with the children. Bondan is still embarrassed. He sees himself dirty and shabby. The kids are neat and clean there.

"Is it okay to wear this?" ask Bondan to Melati.

"Oo.. It's okay." Melati smile.

"Sisters, Bondan will be training here. But because he had not been able to go home so it was not neat. It's okay, yeah..." Melati tells the children so Bondan is not ashamed.

"Come on, just come in." It's Hosea. "You got a ukulele, so you want to try playing your guitar?" He approaches Bondan and takes her inside.

Bondan. And followed Hosea.

"Where's he from?" farel asked Melati.

"At the crossroad not far from here. Sound's good. Playing the ukulele is also cool," replied Melati.

"OKs. Leave it to us." Hasan gave his thumb.

Melati smile. "Thank you's. I'm going to the vocal room first. It's late." Melati rushed to the vocal room and began teaching the children there.

Heart jasmine is really flowering. It felt like he found a pearl in the middle of the road. He knew Bondan would give his own color to the House of Garuda. Their first outing appearance was Ranita's wedding. Elvan and Alfaro agree the children will fill in at Ranita and Alfaro's wedding reception. But not every child can. The most prepared will be chosen.

Half an hour later Elvan arrived. As soon as he entered the music house, his eyes were immediately fixed on Bondan.

"Who is that boy? New kid? Who took him? Decile, but seem deft and enthusiastic about learning," inwardly Elvan.

"San, who's the kid?" elvan asked, whispering to Hasan.

"Name Bondan. Melati who brought. He said he met at a crossroads not far from here" replied Hasan.

"It's good, too," said Elvan.

"Hm..." Hasan nodded.

"Where's the house?" ask Elvan again.

"Either. Not a long acquaintance of that. He's coming we've started training so go straight in" Hasan explained.

"Ooo.okay." Elvan mangosteen.

An hour later they finished training. Elvan approaches Bondan.

"Hi, Bondan, huh?" greet Elvan friendly. "I'm Elvan. Call Brother Elvan. Welcome and join."

"Thank you, Brother." Bondan smiled shyly.

"Do you like it here?" ask Elvan.

"Yes, Brother. What is daily exercise?" ask Bondan.

"If you want every day. A week can be just twice that is okay. As much as you can. But usually every kid will record his schedule on the board there." Elvan pointed at the whiteboard mounted on the back wall of the room.

Bondan looked at it and nodded.

"Yes. Bondan was good at learning" Elvan said.

"Sister, I don't know when else I'll be coming" Bondan said.

"Why? Do you have any other activities?" ask Melati.

"No, Brother. I have to work" replied Bondan.

"Work?" Elvan looked at Bondan.

"I'm busking, brother," said Bondan.

"Oo. okay. Think about what day could come. You can talk to your parents too." Elvan observes Bondan's face turning lethargic.

"Yes, Brother" said Bondan. "I have to go home." Suddenly Bondan spoke like an anxious man.

"I'll drive you.." said Melati.

"No need, brother. I know the area here, really," said Bondan. He rushed away.

Melati. "Wait.Let me deliver."

Bondan did not refuse. He went up to the piggy bank again. "Show me the way to your house, yes." said Melati while running her bike.

Elvan only stared at the two who passed from his sight.

Bondan shows us the way to his house. A few times turn on the highway, then enter a rather large alley, continue in a small alley he asked to stop.

"Here you go, brother. My house is close, really. Thank you" said Bondan.

"What are you doing up here?" ask Melati.

"Yes." Yeah." Bondan.

"When do you want to practice again?" Melati saw Bondan.

"I don't know yet... If I can get there, brother," said Bondan then quickly go into the alley.

Melati just stared at him until it was almost invisible because the alley was a bit dark. Then Melati runs her bike and returns to the Garuda House. Melati hopes Bondan will come again to Garuda's house, and soon.

A few days later, Bondan did not show up. Melati and Elvan wondered if she should really work hard so as not to come. Even though that afternoon when he was practicing so passionately.

"If you don't come back tomorrow, I'll wait at the red light. If he doesn't show up, I'll find his house. At least I know which alley is home" muttered Melati.

"Still thinking Bondan?" Elvan sat next to Melati.

"Yes. Why, why not go back?"

Elvan shrugged both of his shoulders. "Let's wait, hopefully tomorrow will come."

Melati is still pensive. Though he hopes something different will happen with the presence of Bondan.

"Come, let's go home" asked Elvan. Elvan stood up to extend a hand to Melati.

Melati received Elvan's hand and stood up. Then they both went to the parking lot. Garuda's house is empty. Elvan and Melati usually make sure all the new tidy they're going home. The two got in the car and immediately went down the streets that began to be quiet. The day already showed at half 9 p.m.

In the car they were both silent. Bring their own minds. The sound of the car engine until it feels loud. Jasmine watches the streets. He looks at the side of the road once in a while. People walk by, the shops are still open. Is there a child.... That child? Bondan's? Jasmine looked at the window. He made sure his eyes were right or not.

"really not. Just similar. Bondan is still smaller than the boy. Later that night he must have gone home, "inner Melati.

"It's okay, Mel. Be calm..." Elvan seems to know what's on Melati's mind.

Melati returned to her original position. Elvan kept his driving concentration. But he's still curious about Bondan. I hope the boy will come back.