When Potatoes Fall in Love

27

On the way to the hotel where the party was held, Aidan took the time to wear a tie and his suit that he had taken off. However, both objects he released back when his two narrow eyes caught the figure of a long-haired girl who was crouching in front of a bicycle. He recognized the girl and asked her driver to stop.

“Aidan,” calls Nadin when he sees Aidan's lips continue to smile. Meanwhile, his eyes glared somewhere.

“Aidan.” Nadin waved his hand right in front of Aidan's face to make the teenage boy wake up from his memories that repeat how he taught Ela and her gang, and how he learned to do it, how he met Nadin.

“What are you daydreaming about ?” nadin asked again to sit sweetly.

“I just thought of something fun.”

Why is he impressed like a pervert ? nadin's mind while putting on a suspicious face.

“Are you full ?” ask Aidan while spending the rest of the steak he had left for daydreaming.

“That's it, if you ?”

“Same as you,” replied Aidan while putting on his sweet smile.

What the fuck is this Aidan, why does he keep smiling at me ? I don't know, Nadin's tormented inner scream. He lowered his head and closed his eyes tightly. Right now, he had to avoid this man's smile so that he would not misbehave and end up doing ridiculous things out of his control.

“Why ?”

“It's okay. I think we should go home, it's already half ten,” replied Nadin swiftly although in fact he still wanted to sit together with Aidan. On the other hand, he was pleased with his brain who immediately found an excuse so that he could quickly be free from that beautiful but torturous smile. Yes, at least Aidan's smile could disappear as he had to speak.

Aidan breathed heavily as he looked at his watch. It didn't feel like time passed so quickly when he was with Nadin.

Meanwhile, Nadin immediately opened his necklace and placed it in front of Aidan when he saw the motion of his friend was reaching into the pocket of his pants to take the wallet.

“That can you use to pay as well, y-yes even though the price is far from enough to pay for our food now,” explained Nadin before Aidan asked his intention to hand over the gold jewelry.

Aidan's lips did not budge to respond to Nadin, he just sighed deeper and deeper looking at the behavior of his girlfriend.

“You take it easy, the necklace is real gold and it is mine. So, don't worry,” added Nadin then scratched his ear lobe that suddenly itchy.

“Ah ! I was wearing earrings !”

Aidan was surprised to see Nadin's reaction which suddenly looked happy.

“Please open this earring for me,” pinta Nadin then move from his chair and want to squat next to Aidan who is sitting. However, before Nadin did that, Aidan immediately held onto Nadin's arm and made him sit in his place.

“Why should I sit in your place?” asked Nadin astonished.

Aidan suddenly grinned. He put his hand on the dining table and slightly bowed to face Nadin.

“What is the reason ? Or maybe, you want to sit on my lap ?” goda Aidan's.

“No,” timpal Nadin firmly.

Yes Tuhaaan ! What attack is this ? I clearly answered no. But, why does it feel like I am happy to hear his strange and disgusting words ? inner Nadin. He turned his face away and immediately closed his lips which could not be held back to smile widely.

“Nadin.”

“Ah ?! ahem ahem,”-Nadin instantly behaved normally as soon as Aidan called out to her, he then brushed his hair slightly covering his ears-“please open my earrings,” pinta Nadin.

Aidan was glued to Nadin's ears and neck which was plastered in front of him. He was astonished at himself who was suddenly fascinated by the sight.

“Come Aidan,” pinta Nadin again.

Aidan did not do what Nadin asked. He took the necklace on the table and put it on Nadin's neck.

“I told you to pay using this necklace, why are you wearing me again ?” nadin asked when she realized the necklace had been coiled around her neck.

“From the beginning I told you that I would treat you. I think you have memory and hearing problems so you don't know if I ever said that.”

Nadin immediately turned his head and glared at Aidan who was behind him.

“I just want to help you pay for food only.”

“Iya, yes. I-i know. But, you don't have to do that. Now, you better shut up so I can put your necklace on,” said Aidan smiled.

Nadin also obeyed the words of Aidan with full of joy and joy. A thin smile was drawn on his lips that also expressed the happiness that invaded his heart. However, that sense of happiness was not because Aidan returned his necklace. But, because Aidan put the necklace together for her.

When finished, Aidan's hand crept into Nadin's reddish ear lobe. Suddenly, the two-headed girl immediately screamed holding her ear.

“What do you do ?!” Nadin glared at Aidan who was also shocked.

“I was just checking your red ears, why are you yelling instead ?” timpal Aidan held his own chest.

“You surprised me. Next time, don't ever hold my ear again,” replied Nadin fingered his goosebumps.

Aah.. it turns out you are sensitive in the ears yes, inner Aidan smiled mischievously because he already knew the latest facts from Nadin.

“Yes already, I'm sorry. I'll pay and we go home,” said Aidan.

Outside the restaurant, Nadin and Aidan are waiting for a driver who takes Aidan back to the hotel for a party.

“How is dinner sir ?” ask the driver who opened the door for Aidan and Nadin.

“Very nice,” replied Aidan then got in the car and was followed by Nadin.

“Master, are we going directly back to the hotel ?” ask the driver.

“Iya. But, we take Nadin to take his repaired bike,” replied Aidan while putting on his suit.

“Do you have any more events ?” asked Nadin who could not help his curiosity.

“Yes, I should have been there,” said Aidan who was still busy with his tie.

“Then, why did you even invite me to eat ?”

“It's okay, I'd rather spend my Sunday night with you than be in the middle of that boring party.”

The driver was surprised to hear Aidan. He glanced at the windshield and saw Nadin who looked down embarrassed while holding his smile.

“Am I neat ?” ask Aidan after he finishes putting up his tie.

“Dasimu is not neat,” said Nadin chuckled.

“Ah, why can't I ever install this thing properly,” grumbled Aidan reopening his tie.

“Sini, let me pair it,” said Nadin took over the tie that Aidan was holding.

“It's done,” said Nadin smiling satisfied to see Aidan tie installed neatly.

“T-thank you. Eh ? What is this ?” asked Aidan to pick up a black plastic bag that accidentally nudged his hand.

Nadin's eyes were rounded when he saw the object in Aidan's hands. He just remembered that he had taken his groceries in a bicycle basket and brought them into Aidan's car.

“What did you buy bread for?” asked Aidan again as his hand felt a soft object inside.

My God, I can't possibly tell him what's in there, Nadin's inner worry.

“I-iya. Here.” Nadin wanted to take the plastic bag from Aidan but Aidan did not want to give it.

“Shortly, what bread did you buy ? Can I have a request ? I'm still hungry.” Aidan was about to open the plastic bag but Nadin immediately took hold of it.

“Don't ! T-this you can't eat. Return it to me,” pinta Nadin tried to take it from Aidan who did not want to take it off.

Meanwhile, the driver was again surprised to hear Nadin's words because he knew the meaning of Nadin's words.

“Tu-lord. ,”.

“Why are you stingy like this ? I'll only ask for one !” said Aidan who cut the driver's sentence.

“No ! You ate already ! After all this you can't eat ! Release !”

The two brands continued to fight over the plastic until finally the plastic was torn and removed the contents stored in it.

“Aaaaaa !” nadin cried out in embarrassment as the item referred to as bread by Aidan was lying on Aidan's lap. He immediately took it with the plastic in Aidan's hands.

O young master, the inner driver who even patted his eel when he knew what had happened.

“M-sorry,” said Aidan was no less surprised to learn that the object he considered the bread was actually a sanitary pad.

Nadin did not reply to Aidan's words and chose to be quiet while looking at the scenery outside.

Apparently he was coming the moon yes, so earlier he asked if he smelled fishy or not, the inner Aidan who saw Nadin hugging tightly his plastic bag.

The night changed morning, the bright morning returned again to a dark night without moonlight. Dira glared up into the sky which only showed a few stars there. This morning he was laughing with his friends while on vacation at the beach. But now he is alone and his solitude makes his memory run to Nadin.

His chaotic heart and mind made him enter the room and sit in a chair facing the study table. His eyes then looked at every photo neatly displayed on his wall. Her lips carved a smile as she recalled the moments she had with Nadin in the photo.

His hand slowly opened the drawer of his study desk and took out a piece of paper stored there. He smiled again to see the handwriting of Nadin who was neat and beautiful in arranging the activities they would do together when the semester break arrived. A drop of tears fell when Dira realized all plans of his activities with Nadin had disappeared.

I just want him to be open with everyone. I don't want to see him talked about by other friends. But, am I wrong to say that I don't like to see him like that ? batin Dira who finally sobbed.

Dira continued to cry until her tears soaked the sheet of paper she was holding. He did not even realize that his mother was at the door of his room.

“Dira ?” Hannah immediately approached Dira who was crying.

“Why are you, baby ?” tanya Hannah stroked Dira's hair.

“I think of Nadin, Mom,” Dira said then wiped her tears.

“What's with Nadin, Son ?”

Dira then tells what happened between the two of them, while his mother listened seriously.

“That's what happened, Mom,” said Dira.

Hannah stroked Dira's hair and smiled warmly at her.

“What you've done is good, son. That's a sign you care about Nadin. But, it would be nice if you understand Nadin better because we do not know the reason why he does not want to open or play with others. Everyone has their own reasons for showing their attitude. And he may not be ready to tell you why he behaves that way even if you ask. So you have to respect his decision. One day he might tell you about this. In addition, apologize if you feel guilty for saying your dislike to her, understand ?” obviously Hannah.

“Understanding, Mom,” says Dira.

Kukkuruyuuukkkkk

Kukkuryuukkk

Kukkuruyuuukkkk

Nadin squirms at the sound of a chicken that interrupts his sleep every morning. He looked at the ceiling of his room while gathering all his consciousness. Lazily, he moved from the bed to the bathroom.

“Aarrrrggghhh !!!! Dinginyaaaa.”

He must be taking a bath, Damara smiled when she heard Nadin's scream.

“Nak, let's have breakfast first,” take Damara as soon as Nadin shows up in the kitchen after finishing the bath.

“Iya, Mom,” said Nadin helped prepare their food at the table.

“Sweetly what time will it go ?” damara asked after finishing her breakfast.

“Go ? Go where, Ma ?”

“Loh, a week ago Nadin had told mom that today Nadin will go to the playground with Dira,” Damara said. He caught the change in the look of Nadin's face when he mentioned Dira's name.

“Nadin didn't go, Mom. Nadin will remain at home during the holidays,” replied Nadin with a smile.

“Why, Son ?”

“It's okay, Mom. Emmm, then, let Nadin do all this. Mother to the back just saw the employee who came,” timpal Nadin then moved from his chair while carrying a dirty plate.

Looks like Nadin is hiding something from me, Damara's mind is still watching Nadin who is washing dishes.

“What do you want to do if at home continue, son ?”

“Of course help mom take care of the restaurant, then Nadin will take care of the garden, and take care of the chickens as well,” replied Nadin and then continued his activities.

“Ya already, do what Nadin likes,” Damara added.

“Iya, Mom, thank you,” said Nadin looks excited.

Nadin's smile that was initially scattered immediately disappeared when his mother came out of the kitchen. He stared blankly at the dirty glass and plate in front of him. Again he felt sad to remember Dira, he really felt something was missing in his heart when he was not in touch with the jolly girl.

He doesn't like me, Nadin's mind looks sad. She crumpled to the floor and cried while hugging her knees. Dira's last words always hurt his memory and always managed to make him slump.

Nadin then immediately wiped his tears when he heard his mother's voice outside the house. He washed his face using tap water in his kitchen so as not to be found crying.

I better go to Kak Saka's shop to buy some flowers, inner Nadin then finish the job. I am sure by buying flowers the feeling will be better.