This Is It?

Chapter 10: The stratagem

I can bring thousands of beautiful butterflies to my present charm. However, my first love was Mutia. I can't just turn my heart away when the cruise is about to dock at the dock.

“Mut…. Mutias…. You heard me, right?”

I continued to stand in front of the Mutia boarding house. I won't stop until he meets.

“Gas, yuk already. Let's go home! Tomorrow you will also meet Mutia again,” invite Andy.

“Later, Dy. I can't fix this problem until tomorrow.”

“Emang what's the problem anyway, Gas?”

“This is actually because of Dita. But it looks like I got hit too.”

“Oh.”

I saw the door move. Finally, Mutia wants to see me too. Think relieved.

I will immediately re-examine the apology that will be submitted. I should be able to make him believe that Dita is just a fan of mine.

“Mutia,” call me make sure.

Unfortunately, the figure that appeared from behind the door was not Mutia.

“Hai, Gas,” greet Metha.

“Hai, Met. Where is Mutia?”

“Mutia is not feeling well he said.”

“Mutia hurts?”

“Iya. He said suddenly his head was dizzy. So, he wants to sleep first.”

“Not because he doesn't want to meet me, right?”

“Not, Gas. Enter yuk! I am the one who nemenin you. It's okay all day, too. I was in the bathroom when you called Mutia.”

This was indeed an opportunity to wait for Mutia. However, I was not excited to talk to Metha.

Did I try Mutia's fishing rod with attention? That seems like the most relevant idea for now.

“Later to come back here again yes, Met.”

“What time?”

“Half hour.”

“Yes, Gas? I'll wait for you on the terrace.”

“Iya.”

I was thinking of buying Mutia some medicine and food. But where is Andy? He was standing here. Now it's gone. Come on, I'll leave him. Anyway, I'll come back here again.

“Gas, where are you going? How do I leave it so,” shouted Andy when I opened the car door.

“Lu itself from where did you say that?”

“Gu... gu ..gue from the Ardi host earlier.”.

I looked at him cynically. “Ngapain you to there?”

“It..... what..pendisk I brought up with him earlier.”.

Why is Andi nervous? Is she afraid I'm gonna scold her because she went to Ardi's boarding house? Ah, I don't have time to think about that.

I stopped by the pharmacy. After that to the cake shop buy brownies and donuts. Chocolate and sweet foods can restore mood. The intake can make the brain release the hormone serotonin which can have a pleasant effect.

It didn't take long, I immediately returned to the Mutia boarding house. Andy who kept asking about my sudden attitude of concern for Mutia, I just ignored it.

From behind the windshield, I saw Mutia standing in front of the boarding gate. He seemed to be talking to someone.

Ardid. Yes, that's obviously Ardi. Why would Mutia want to meet Ardi while not with me? Jealousy burns, burns my heart.

I tried to get out of the car quickly. But there are other distractions coming. A motorbike shut down my car park access.

I also asked Andi to come down to move the bike. My eyes focused on watching Mutia and Ardi. What are they really talking about?

Mutia went straight inside as soon as she realized my return. He really doesn't seem to want to see me.

“Lu equals Mutia chat what was it?” I intercepted Ardi who was also going back to his boarding house.

“Why?” Ardi asked back.

“Why can you be close to Mutia?”

“We're class mates. What's the problem, Gas?”

Ardi's attitude pisses me off. He pretended not to understand what I meant. Though, she knew that I liked Mutia since High School. Did he he have any intention of sabotage?

“Lu know that we already...” Ah, I can't continue my sentence. There was Andy who had seen observing.

I'll leave Ardi. It was hard to hold back the emotion of seeing the look in his eyes that seemed to challenge me. Basic Imaging Officer!

“Met, the Mutianya has entered again yes into?” I asked Metha.

“Iya, Gas.”

“Tadi Ardi here why?” ask me again to answer my curiosity.

“Ardi was here bring Paracetamol same bread for Mutia.”

“Oh! That's it, Met?”

“Yes, Gas”

“E…. I also brought medicine and cake for Mutia. Also there for you, Met.”

“Seriousness?” Metha looks happy.

“Iya. Dismissed yes!”

“Definitely. If necessary I eat the wrapper too until there is no left.”

“Not have to be like that too, Met.”

Metha is a close friend of Mutia from OSEK. All women love Bagas. I will make Metha the glue in my attempt to pursue Mutia's love.

Originally, I was planning on chatting with Metha to provoke Mutia's presence. However, right now, meeting Ardi is more important. I don't want too many obstacles on my sweet journey.

“E…. Next time, Met. Just say my apologies to Mutia huh?”

“Sorry why, Gas?”

“He definitely understands.”

Metha nodded. His eyes kept staring at me. Especially when I give him a little attention too.

The ardi! Just watch out if she also has feelings for Mutia!

“Dy, wait in the car yes!” My orders to Andy. I can't take her to Ardi's boarding house either. It's dangerous if he hears our conversation. Yes, I will indeed discuss about this body exchange.

“Where are you going, Gas?”

“Ke cost Ardi.”

Andy followed my lead. I took a breath so as not to get carried away by emotions.

“Dy, wait in the car aja yes!” I was firm with a soft voice.

“Iya, Gas.”

With quick steps, I headed towards my black passageway in the past. I never really wanted to set foot in this place again. Too sickening!

Tuk tuk tuk! Ardi didn't open the door either.

“Ardi!” Named him.

He also does not answer. I clearly saw him going home to the hostel. Did he deliberately not open the door?

I opened the door without waiting for confirmation. Maybe he's trying to avoid a problem like this.

“Ardi!” call me out loud.

He looked surprised to see me in his room.

“Oh, Young Master. What is the need for Young Master to come here?” ask with intonation and words that seem to be soft.

“Gue wants to talk important with you!”

“Bby. But please wait a minute. I just took a shower. I dry the towel out first.”

During my stay here, I never dried towels outside while the sun was still shining.

“Oh yes, the shoes are removable yes. Sorry, Bagas even though he is handsome and rich, but he still knows ethics,” quipped when passing me.

Okay. Alright. Thank you for reminding me. My problem in my heart.

Before long Ardi returned with a confident nature. “Please find a comfortable seat! What important things do I want to talk about with me? About this body exchange?”

“Why are you close to Mutia? And what is your goal of suddenly approaching Mutia?” I can't mince words anymore.

“Haha...” Ardi slightly grinned in response to my question. “That important thing you want to ask me? I think there's something much more important. Yeah, like you begging how to exchange bodies again, because you can't adapt to luxury.”

Begging back to this body that is in front of me? Back to the grim life? That's never gonna happen. He will beg and beg at my feet.

Perhaps he now seemed to be enjoying a miserable life in this place. But that's because it's only been a few days. Nevermind! I don't need to talk about that for now.

“Jawab my question! I no longer want to waste time watching you pretend to be happy,” I replied back.

“OK, okay. I can understand.” He took a cell phone. “Sorry, I'm bales first yes chat from Mutia. He said thank you, because the bread I brought said it was delicious.”

Mutia said thank you to Ardi. I tried checking my phone too. Nahas, no message from Mutia came in.

Ardi put the phone. “Sorry to keep you waiting. I can't let Mutia wait for a reply from me for too long.”

“Don't open too much!” He seems to be deliberately heating me up.

“OK. Why am I so close to Mutia? There are two reasons. First, me and Mutia are close together. We often met when we both bought breakfast at the stall in the T-junction. Second, I'm the same Mutia was not just known yesterday afternoon. We are only rarely greeting. Well, meeting after meeting in the morning that makes us so often chat. Plus, you know I'm with Mutia one group to do the task of Prose I,” he explained.

The description makes me hotter. “Live on the answer to my second question!”

“This is my presentation again. I'll drink first, right? You want to drink too?”

“Ngak.”

After sipping a glass of water, Ardi opened his mouth again. “My goal is suddenly to sneak a bulletin on Mutia? Looks like this question was answered earlier. I didn't suddenly write Mutia. All created by accident.”

Not intentionally, he said. Obviously this is all intentional.

“Gue never buys breakfast when the sun is up.”

“That was you, Gas.”

“Means you?”

“After I learned your habits and I know you like Mutia the same. I'm trying to realize your pent-up dream of expressing your feelings to Mutia,” he said casually.

“Memtakuskan? What made it happen? Now I can already do Mutia directly?”

“But, you're Bagas not Ardi anymore.”

“Do you like Mutia too? Are you just benefiting my body?”

“Gue said I just wanted to help you. Realizing your hopes. If you ask me if I like Mutia, I say no. Before, no. If so, I don't know either. I look around Mutia is quite sweet and kind. He is also attractive and intelligent.”

I pulled Ardi's shirt collar. “What is your actual short-sightedness this is?” sharp look.

“Picik? This is your body. I just added a little courage. Bagas was never rude to anyone. He was kind and polite to everyone. Learn and adapt again good yes.” Ardi pushed me a little. He can always reverse my words.

If only Dita was a hindrance to me approaching Mutia, it would be no big deal to me. But if Ardi is also a hindrance, I have to really turn my brain.

“Gue also ingetin you yes, who like the same Mutia it was me. Lu don't get pretentious talking like I asked you for help to express my feelings to Mutia.” I'll just write my last sentence.

“See who Mutia will choose. Or...” Ardi scrunched his forehead, “Do you really want to go back to this body, but you jaim to reveal it? I bargain once again, you want more body pieran or not?”

I got up, and chose to leave. “Better you get ready to enjoy the misery that you will feel soon!” my serapah.

Blood boils. I left with my hands clenched. I want to express this anger to Ardi. But I can't get caught up in emotions.

Hold it! Now, I already understand how to approach Mutia. I can hold Metha. He could be my pawn. Besides, I can also use Andy as my minister.