You're Mine!

『Finding you』

Dad took my hand and put it on his lap, his face looking up at the stars.

"If you live with your mother, you can be prosperous. I'll take care of your move soon."

The pain slipped into my chest. I looked at Dad with heated eyes holding back tears. Obviously, Dad knows I hate Mom.

"If you stay with him, you'll live better. Will stay in college, and for sure, won't be as miserable as when living with dad."

I wiped the tears that melted slowly on my cheeks. "I don't feel miserable, Dad."

Dad touched my shoulder. "Just for a while, I promise."

"Son, Dad. I don't want to stay with Mom." I'm persisting. My hand rubbed the wet cheek again.

"Dad told your mother. One more month, I'll take you there."

I stinged.

"Dad will take care of your move as soon as possible."

"Do you want me to go because the food stall is quiet? If the food stalls were crowded again, wouldn't you throw me out?"

"That can't happen." Dad looked at me with a pessimistic face. He opened the bottle and swallowed it. I took it fast.

"Supply drink it, Dad. Fizzy drinks are not good for your kidneys" I said.

Dad nodded. I let out a breath. Dad was always like this. Yes, but usually repeated again.

It seems like my decision to move to college was the right one. Because, even though my move was originally due to Dad's food stall that no longer made a lot of money so I couldn't possibly continue to pay for rent in the Coral, not to mention for food costs, not to mention for food, to buy printed books and stuff, but I'm grateful that by moving, I can keep an eye on Dad.

I looked up. Bright skies. The stars continued to glow beautifully. Dad looked up.

"After you're gone, I'll be lonely."

"I'll never live with Mom, Dad. If the stalls had to be sold, I'd rather not go to college than stay with Mom."

Dad looked at me. The wind that blows makes my hijab sway here and there.

Dad took my hand. I stood up and took Dad in.

"Dad sleeps, huh? It's the night." I opened Dad's room door. "Don't drink any more fizzy drinks" I continued.

I closed the door to Dad's room and walked up to the top floor and sat on the balcony. I sighed, then sobbed softly at the thought of what Dad said earlier. Mother ....

I bite my lips. I hate that woman. I don't want to stay with him.

I also hate the owner of the food stall across the street. Because of the food stalls, Dad's income is declining and now I'm in a difficult time.

I shook my head, again sobbing at the thought that I should stay with Mom. A woman who prefers infidelity to her own husband. A woman who doesn't even think about her child at all. I hate him so much.

***

"This, from your boyfriend."

I stared at the orange dewy plastic cup and then at the bearer. A dry throat made me want to accept it immediately, yet, I undo the intention. A boyfriend? I cringe.

"Who's my boyfriend?" my many.

I hurriedly snatched the HP as I felt it vibrate in my pocket androk, making me flinch. There are two WA messages. Everything from Ana.

Circulating rumors that you guys are dating. But, you can't take the money from me yet because I haven't seen directly either you or Andika said in front of many people seriously that you guys are dating. It could be, Andika is just teasing you.

I let out a breath. Then read the other message.

I want you to officially ask her to be your girlfriend. If he accepts you, I'll transfer the money directly.

I immediately replied.

I don't think Andika is teasing me. If I had to say love to her, I would choose to withdraw.

I looked at Ana. The girl grabbed her HP in the bag. I sighed, trying to convince myself that without receiving money from Ana, Dad's food stall could still recover from the gripping situation. There must be a way to make your food stalls crowded again.

I stared at the vibrating HP. 1 WA message from Ana.

Looks like you were right. But I want to hear him say to himself out loud that you are his girlfriend. Or, he said he loved you in front of a lot of people. You can't back off. If you back off, I'll spread this WA.

Upset, I kicked the table. Is Ana actually playing a trick on me? Didn't he say it was important that we were dating?

I gasped for breath, feeling very upset given the fact that I was being threatened. It would be a shame if all the students read my WA and Ana's screenshots. But choose to say love to Andika ....

I rack my brain and smile when I get an idea that won't make me feel ashamed. As I looked around, everyone seemed silent. Some students were staring at me. Is breaking the table a mistake?

I jerked my breath. Stupid time with students or college students who keep looking at me weird. The dewy plastic cup that the girl had given her, then led her towards Andika and her friends sat down. When I arrived before them, Ihsan cleared his throat. Ana looked at me unblinking. I put the glass on the front desk and said in a loud voice.

"Am I your boyfriend?!"

Sounds of whispers deliberately hardened. The whispers, increasingly heard from various directions as a man sitting behind me stood up. When he looked, I recognized him immediately. Arga.

"Jawab, am I your boyfriend?!"

The whispers that had sounded like the buzz of a bee suddenly disappeared as Arga suddenly stepped towards me. All the attention was now on me, making me very embarrassed. If I wasn't being pushed, I wouldn't be doing this.

"No!" sahut Andika firmly. My chest is pounding hard. Some people started to sound scornful.

"Then why did you tell the girl who gave me the drink earlier that it was from my girlfriend?"

My chest feels hot. Did Andika intentionally embarrass me? Really, I felt very upset, but kept trying to suppress the anger so as not to explode.

"Don't make it up, New Student! What exactly are you who planned it all? You told the girl to buy a drink, then told her to tell me it was from me?" Andika looked at me sharply. The expression mocking him, really pissed me off half to death.

"You!" I clenched my hands.

Andika smiled coldly. "Yes, right?" tanyakanya.

Upset, I pushed his body with all my might. Just as I was about to push it again, suddenly my hand was blocked from behind. I turned around, directly sat down with Arga.

"The drink is from me."

I'm choked.

"My classmates really like making it up" said Arga slowly. "It's nice to see you again."

I'm not saying. When I met Andika who was slowly sitting down, I felt so embarrassed.