While the Script is Drawn

Mosaic 31 - But

“Meet night“

[21:05:15]

Suddenly I got an SMS from a number I didn't know. Ah.. at most it's just a prankster's job. Things like this I've often experienced. I usually ignore it. If in ladenin can jump. But this one tastes different, huh? I feel like I want to reply to this SMS. I tried to pay it back.

“Night jg. Is this sp y ?"

Sender: 085226467xxx

Soon a reply from the unknown came.

“It's me, Dedy, you forgot?"

[21:08:17]

Dedy's? I'm remembering. All this time I had only two boy friends named Dedy. Dedy was my classmate at Junior High who used to sleep during class hours. And my upperclassman Dedy who .. , I tried to forget her from my life forever.

“Dedy this mn ? “

Sender:085226467xxx

Later then.

“Dedy Haykal Ramadlan."

[21:10:10]

Deg .. Of course I remember you.

You ... My first love. The love I love in my heart. An unrequited love because you turned out to be dating Rini, your own classmate. And I'd really like to forget you. But that was when I was in Junior High. Now I'm in High School. A monkey's love like this should have just been wiped out. But why do I still want you?

But ... why is he back now. I asked where he got my number. He said from his friend. Then we SMS-an (at that time in 2010 there was no Whatsup), overnight, exchanging news, exchanging stories, just that I did not think he still remembered me. I never seemed to think of him at all. And now I imagine what he is like. Be in trouble? Maybe he's getting better looking now or worse. I don't know, and I was soaring happily at once confused. He invited me to meet next week.

***

“News …"

Finally I can sip klamud ice in Inok mpok canteen. Two hours of listening to Maya babble about the era of boring new order government makes me dizzy, quail and thirsty.

“How are you doing Ra? Alone?" Someone greeted me. I looked up and found Rio already grinning in front of me. Without asking permission, he sat next to me. “You know what a cute pretentious guy" my inner being is coed. Because, because of this guy my relationship with my best friend, Melanie became a bit bad. Melanie likes Rio. And it seems like Rio likes me. But I don't like Rio.

Lately Rio is very attentive with me. I'm trying to figure it out for Melanie's feelings. I don't want my friendship with Melanie to be ruined because of guys.

But Rio always approached me and I could not escape. It made Melani know me.

“Ra, later tonight watch yuk?“

“may not be able to, deh. I have a lot of work to do" I said, lying. “What if you take Melanie with you."

“I'll take you, Ra."

“Sorry, yes. I can't."

“Judah gapapa. Next time, yeah."

I moaned, this guy never gives up. “No promise, deh."

***

I shut the door to my room, and immediately I threw myself into the bed. I'm so happy right now, I met Dedy at Kfc this afternoon. Dedy is now changing, becoming more mature, more cool, and more handsome. I feel like I'm falling back in love with her.

Although now my feelings are flowery but I am also worried. I was worried that this love could only be quiet as it was in Junior High. I wanted to express it but I always didn't dare. Let time answer all.

My HP suddenly rang. There's a text from Dedy.

“Mlm..lg what ra?"

[16:43:01]

“Mlm jg's. Lg tdran sjs. Km sndiri ? “

Sender: 085226467xxx

“Sm lg tdran jg. Mksh y sdah mluangkn wktu td."

[16:50:12]

“Yes, sm-sm."

Sender:085226467xxx

“Hr rbu nnti ad event?"

[16:52:10]

“Sprtya gk ad, knp ? “

Sender: 085226467xxx

“Ktmu lg want?"

[16:53:12]

“Bleh."

Sender: 085226467xxx

“Smpai meet wednesday ra."

[16:54:12]

I threw my HP carelessly with a happy smiling face. Then I took a towel next to the cupboard. I'm gonna take a shower let's add more fress. Suddenly, my phone rings again. I think SMS from Dedy. That was a SMS from Melanie.

“I didn't expect km to do this pdaq Ra. Aq bnci km, start qt bkan shbat!"

[16:49:32]

I looked up after reading Melanie's SMS. What the hell does this mean? I'm not meng3rti at all. I do know melanie likes Rio. But she should know that I don't like Rio. I replied to Melanie's SMS.

Sender:081326667xxx

I waited for a reply from Melanie but never came. I also called him namu on rejeck . What the hell is going on? I really don't know what Melanie means. Tomorrow at school I have to ask.

***

Melanie didn't go to school today. No message, no description. I got very worried. I called him a few times but never picked up. What's wrong with my best friend?

My question was answered later. When the break Rio came to my class and asked me to speak four eyes. I think it has something to do with Melanie. I heard Melanie is getting closer to Rio. So I told him to take me to the cafeteria.

There are many of his friends there. And my breath choked to see his friends carrying all kinds of writing.

Rara, let's accept Rio's love ...

YOU GUYS ARE DESTINED TOGETHER, R&R ...

RARA & RIO, A PAIR OF PIGEONS …

Like a soap opera, Rio held my hand and rested in front of me while looking at me sharply and softly.

“Rara, will you be my girlfriend?""

I almost didn't think Rio did this. I'm so ashamed of it. Maybe because melanie found out about Rio's shooting at me this time so last night she texted like that and now she's not going to school.

“Ra?"

I took a very long breath. The audience of none other than his close friends was silent a thousand words waiting for my answer.

“I'm so sorry to say it, Rio, but I can't, sorry." I glared away letting the once-lethargic Rio after knowing my answer. His friends tried to encourage him, but I didn't care. I want to get home from school and go to Melanie's house to explain everything.

***

Melanie slammed the door of her house, “Brakk ..” I knocked on her door once again while explaining the truth. I've been in a friendship with melanie since Sd, then Junior High. And High School we're back together. I don't want to lose my best friend.

“Mel, listen to me first, please."

“Mel, you know me for a long time, you know I don't like Rio."

There is no lawfulness. I have to keep trying. I have to fight for my friendship. I don't know mlanie is a stubborn figure.

“Mel, open the door. I want to talk to you."

Succeeds.

Slowly the door opened. Melanie's face is swollen because tears appear in half. I will not waste this opportunity.

“Mel, horrified me, for God's sake I have no special relationship with Rio. He shot me but I refused. I don't love her Mel."

“Rio likes you," said Melanie cynically.

“I'm sorry Mel. But I didn't mean to make Rio like me, I was trying to make Rio like you."

Melanie quiet. I wish Melanie would listen to me. “Entai Ra, I'm dizzy. I want to be alone. Now go home."

***

My relationship with Melanie is gradually improving. Even so, I still feel that there is something in my heart. Dedy ? thats right. My feelings for Dedy. I can't wait for Sunday. It feels a long time ago.

I've decided –after I think about it carefully complete with all the consequences.- , I will express my feelings to Dedy. I want to free my feelings. I don't want to hide that feeling again.

And what I was waiting for finally arrived. Now I'm entering a cafe where Dedy and I used to meet. My head was running around looking for that guy. The sequel hasn't come yet. Then I choose a seat first. I choose a seat close to the window because I like to pay attention to people who pass by.

“Excuse me mbak “ a waiters say hello “ want what message?"

"Avocado juice used to be mbak, I was waiting for someone." I said to the waiters who immediately recorded it and then left.

After waiting for a few minutes I saw Dedy heading towards me. But he's not alone. He's with two people. Guys and girls.

“Sorry, Ra we're late. You been waiting for her?" said Dedy.

“Ngak, coke. I just came too."

The waiters who had come carried my order. They also recorded the orders of Dedy and his two friends. Then the waiters left.

“Ra, yesterday I told you that there are my friends who want to know you. Here comes the guy. His name is Iga." said Dedy while introducing a guy who I thought was calm.

Me and that guy named Iga shook hands with each other. It seems like a calm guy. And he's no less handsome than Dedy.

But I wonder in my heart why Dedy invited his friends? this made my original plan a complete failure.

“Kalatin also Ra, this is Eren," said Dedy introduced his girl friend. One word describes Eren . GORGEOUS.

“Bebh I go to the toilet first, yes," Eren told Dedy after Eren and I shook hands and threw a smile.

Bebh's?

“Your boyfriend, Ded?"

“Iya, Ra," said Dedy shyly.

BYARRRR. I immediately limp for a moment. I hold back these tears so as not to come out. I really hope Dedy says the wrong thing. I wish this was a dream. But everything is real. My heart feels broken. Maybe this is how Melanie feels. I don't blame Melanie for blaming me because it hurts so much.

How foolish I had thought that Dedy's heart had opened for me. Now I know it turns out that Dedy came back into my life just to compete his friend Iga with me. I should have known from the beginning that I didn't have to cultivate hope that was now completely wiped out. All I want now is to go home and cry in the room like Melanie.

I love you but why can't I ever tell you.

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Finished