The Winged Angel

63. Because For a Reason

Uhuk.uhuk…

I patted - patted chest. Dea poured the drinking water into the glass and pushed it in front of me.

" Drink first,"

I grabbed the glass and drank it immediately. Slowly the discomfort began to disappear. Dea looked at me with an anxious look.

" I'm fine, all right. Just continue eating" I said.

" It's really okay, what,?" ask Dea.

" Hum, uh," 

I throw a thin smile. Dea returned to his food. My feelings suddenly went out of whack. Did Dea know I was at Tiara's house, and now I'm testing. I don't know.

" I'm just looking at it, "

I flinched," Huh, yes. It wants to eat again" I said nervously.

No more conversations until we finish eating. 

" I want to go straight home" Dea said as we walked out of the pecel shop.

" Ok, I'll drive you home, yeah," 

" No, I'll take a taxi" Dea refused.

" Well, I'll take the bike for a second. You wait here," I said. Because we were here on foot.

Dea held my arm, shaking her head. 

" I'm going home by myself," 

At the same time, a taxi was seen from a distance. Dea immediately waved her hand.

" Thank you for lunch" Dea said before boarding a taxi. 

I just smiled back. Then wave your hand. 

" Why is Dea so strange all of a sudden" I murmured.

Never mind, I guess my feelings are all. After the taxi Dea was in disappeared from my eyes, I returned home.

Next day.

Just as I finished parking my bike, I saw Tiara's car coming into the parking lot. I was waiting for him to get out of the car. As soon as I saw her, Tiara's face instantly turned murky. Not as usual who smiled coquettishly as soon as he met me.

" I don't think you're still in today" I said, starting the conversation.

Tiara smiled awkwardly. 

" I'll do as you say. But…" 

" Why else, Tiara,?" I started to get caught up.

" Not today, yes" said Tiara.

" When, wait for us to graduate and you'll talk," 

Tiara shook her head, "That's not what I meant. Today's my birthday, let me have fun with my friends today before they all hate me," 

I was stunned, I don't remember at all that Tiara's birthday was even though we used to celebrate together. 

" Okay" I replied.

" Tomorrow, I promise tomorrow I'll tell you everything." Tiara forms the letter V with her finger.

I'm nodding. Tiara reviewed the smile then passed.

" Tiara," I half ran after him.

" Yes," Tiara turned around.

I looked at her for a moment, then extended my hand. 

" Happy Birthday" I said sincerely.

Tiara was stunned, her eyes looked glazed over, then welcomed my hand.

" Thank you, Dion. I thought you didn't care about me anymore," 

" However we are still friends" I said.

Tiara smiled bitterly. He removed the clear circle that arrived - just escaped from the eye patch. 

" Friends,? Tiara laughed heartily." Looks like I'll always be in your friendzone," 

" Have a nice day" I said, not wanting to discuss anything unimportant.  

I took a long step leaving Tiara. If only Tiara had done nothing wrong, maybe I would have given her a gift. Hopefully he keeps his promise. 

***

The class was calm, suddenly boisterous. The sound of the bell is like a savior for those who are saturated with learning in class. Everyone started to fall out of class.

I saw the class president carrying a taskbook to be escorted to the teacher's room.

" Let me take delivery" I said, taking over the pile of books in his hand.

" Seriously, thank you, yes" he replied, not refusing.

" Yes, same - same,"

I sauntered the stack of books into the teacher's room. I want to do this not just to do good, but I have another purpose. I want to see Mr. Reza. Want to ask the problem of the video case that seems to have not been followed up.

As soon as I reached the teacher's room, my eyes were immediately fixed on Mr. Reza's desk. Unfortunately, he was not there.

" Sir, did you see Mr. Reza,?" I asked the biology teacher who had just finished teaching my class.

His eyes narrowed to see me.

" You're an IPA kid, why come to Reza sir. Not that your Indonesian teacher is Miss Salimah." said the teacher.

" There is a need sir" I replied.

" Oh, maybe still in class," 

I nodded, slowly edging out of the teacher's room. When I went to the cafeteria, I saw Mr. Reza walking hastily towards the perpus.

" Repher Reza" I shouted to him.

Mr. Reza did not turn his head, I had to run after him to the library.

I dyed looking for him. I breathed a sigh of relief as soon as I saw Mr. Reza standing in front of the literary bookshelf. 

I'm approaching too.

" Sir," 

Mr. Reza was surprised to see me. For a moment he was silent.

" Oh, you. What's up, what,?" 

" Can we talk to you for a second, sir,"

" Hmm, "he thought for a moment." Actually I'm busy, but if it's very important, fine, we'll talk here, "he said later.

Mr. Reza headed to one of the tables after picking up some literary books. I followed him and sat opposite him.

" What's up, then,?"he asked while opening one of the books.

" Hem, I'd like to ask you about the video issue sir. Has there been a development," I asked heart-heart. 

Mr. Reza's hand that was turning the pages of the book stopped. He looked at me and closed the book. Pile his elbows on the table with his fingers hooked.

" Dion," 

" Yes, sir" I suddenly became nervous. I don't know why Mr. Reza's aura is different than usual.

" You better focus on learning, the problem let us teachers handle it" replied Reza.

" But sir,"

Mr. Reza let out a long sigh, then leaned his back against the chair.

" I understand your concerns. I am too. I'm a Dea homeroom teacher. I also want the case to be resolved immediately. But how else, now the teachers are busy. You know it will soon be a class exam, and also the graduation of 12th grade," said Mr. Reza.

I clenched my hand under the table. What the school will ignore the case with the pretext of being busy.

" I understand sir, but what if the case is left to the police, let the police handle it" I said to give advice.

" It's not that easy, Dion. If this case is brought to the police, it will be even more complicated. The police will come to the school and interrogate anyone who may be involved and it will interfere with the learning process. And if this case gets leaked to the media it will impact our school. Our school's good name is at stake," 

I smiled bitterly. Good name for the school, huh,? What about the good name Dea,? Although people already know the real story, but not everyone will believe it. 

" If there is nothing more to talk about, I will continue my work" Reza said, rising from his seat.

I flinch, throwing my eyes in the other direction.  All right, then tomorrow I make sure Tiara confesses in front of teacher BK. Then how will the school ignore it again.

Amidst the confusion of my mind, my phone shook. I reached into my pocket to check it.

A smile was engraved on my face, as soon as I saw the incoming message from Dea.

📩Where are you, then,? I'm waiting in the back garden yeah I have something for you.

📩Ok sweety, otw get there,😘.

My mood is back in control. I think Dea was angry because I didn't go to school yesterday, but it was just my feeling. 

I rushed to the park. As soon as I got there, I saw Dea smiling at something in her hand. Out of curiosity I approached him.

Seriate...