--He who started all the sprinkles turned into a giant blaze--
****
Sweat dripped, soaking Adrian's half-buttoned white shirt. "Go!" Amidst the noises beside SMA Nusantara, Adrian's voice was still loud.
Blocks of wood and stone floated every five seconds. However, it did not extinguish the flames in Adrian's black iris.
The rock floated, targeting his left eyelid. And Adrian darted to the right, dodging. Occasionally throwing along, with a large stone in the sack that had been prepared beforehand.
A tall man in a black T-shirt suddenly appeared. Block right in front of Adrian.
Just when a fist was in front of his face, Adrian bowed. Give a bang, push the man forward. Returned to a hard elbow in the back.
Adrian cursed, half groaning. Enduring the pain in his back. Furious.
"Don't disturb my territory, son of a bitch!" Adrian awards a knee kick in the stomach, giving the boy no chance to fight back. Kick the boy's knee. Fall and leave him lying down with a gasp.
Adrian again pushed forward, saw a colleague who was beaten up. However, only three paces running, a siren drew its focus. Not aware of a wooden block that was only three inches behind his head.
"Shit!" Adrian's head was dizzy.
Not to mention the sound of sirens getting closer. Adrian is giddy. Enduring a headache, limping following the horde of his minions. Luckily, two people were on the alert, helping him sped up immediately. Hiding in the base, before the police caught them.
***
--And begging for the benefit of someone other than himself--
News about the rioting that took place yesterday afternoon is certainly a hot topic of conversation at school. The main culprit in the riot has now been secured by the authorities. Who else if not Adrian, the School Demon. There was news that Adrian would be expelled from school as a responsibility for his behavior which caused damage to the school. Not only the damage to the buildings, the school's good name was also tarnished. There are no more words of mercy for the School Demon.
This news certainly reached the ears of Alsava. She doesn't want Adrian to be expelled. What would her days at school be like without Adrian? Finally, Alsava made a tough choice. Begging for Dadang and dropping his pride. Only for Adrian's sake, Alsava would not have dropped his pride in front of Dadang if it weren't for Adrian.
Alsava immediately contacted Dadang. Asked Dadang to come to the house. Until not too long after he contacted Dadang, he ended talking. On the front of the house accompanied by moonlight.
Dadang, who was amazed because it was unusual for Alsava to look for him first, of course with a happy feeling came to Alsava's house.
"What's the matter? It's not like you want to see me?"
"Please do one thing. Don't take Adrian out of school." Alsava pleaded with all her heart. His days would only get worse if Adrian wasn't with him at school.
***
--Giving up, strengthening the hearts of those who are weak--
"All this time I was only in my brother's shadow."
Dan Iswara, looks sad and helpless. There are times when fear comes too quickly and takes it by force.
"Please ....," in the room lit by the pale moonlight, both hands holding the head which felt very heavy. “Be my fiancé, act like you're happy, even if it's hard. I will make you happy, whatever it is, I will do it for you," he said really hopeless.
Alsava looked at the man. A man who should have been strong in the storm, now collapsed in front of her. Asking Alsava to be his fiancé. It wasn't Dan's promise that moved Alsava, but the trembled in his words that made the girl feel torn.
If it all started with love, maybe they could face each other's problems side by side. But what brought them closer now, was not love, affection, or responsibility.
"I see." Alsava on the shoulders of the man in front of him, trying to anchor in the rushing waves of life.
"Thank you." Dan never lived peacefully like this. He also stacked the anchors on his shoulders by holding Alsava's hand. Try to absorb the warmth that is lost throughout the day. Then there was a faint smile, which reflected the night in the Alsava's vision.
A very sad and bitter smile.
****
--Only God knows what their feelings now mean--
Something collapsed in the Alsava's sky, when the verdict was passed and she was sure, would be locked up forever. It all started with the divorce of her parents, a business duo who was able to move the company forward. So disciplined and strict in regulating the people under them. And Alsava, one day, will occupy one of the corporate thrones and carry on the relay of power until later she has children, and her son gives the throne to their son, and their son will sell the soul of the child for survival. From the company. Like a kingdom that will never run out of time. Until then, Alsava's parents had a big fight. Initially arguments were triggered by stress and work pressure that had accumulated for a long time. Alsava knew that her parents married only for formality. They only love their possessions, power, work, and themselves. Selfish couple who are forced to live under one roof. Giving birth to children for the sake of lowering the curse, someday. And Al
Parents are the main thing, but if you have to sacrifice your own happiness, will you still do it?****The harsh reality that Alsava still couldn't accept was her engagement to a distant cousin, the man of her mother's choice whom she didn't love at all. However, no matter how much she refused, it turned out that the engagement had taken place. The engagement ring has now been wrapped around her left ring finger.A beautiful teenager, it seems only in the Alsava imagination. In fact, Alsava now feels that her happiness is starting to fade one by one. Starting from the divorce of her parents who could not be saved, moving to a new school after feeling comfortable in her old school, and this bullshit engagement. Apart from losing a harmonious family, Alsava must also lose the right to love. Don't know what else to take from her life."We'll see!" Alsava is still waiting, what else will destroy the next life.The sound of the cellphone ringi
"Eh ?!" Alsava hurriedly returned to her senses. Lightly lapping both cheeks. "Crazy, huh?" Cursed herself. How could it be, just a smile made Alsava forget everything? That annoying creature?Alsava chuckled sarcastically, mocking herself. It must have been the problem lately had made the contents of Alsava's head shift a little.Not wanting to linger with wandering thoughts, Alsava hurriedly controlled herself. Holding a mocha-colored backpack, then patting her cheeks a few times.She took a deep breath. Immediately stared at her reflection in the windshield.Make sure her appearance was neat enough, Alsava's pale hand opened the car door. And for the first time, her slender legs stuck in the school.Her task now is to find the location of the principal's room.Like most other schools, Alsava guessed that the principal's room would be in the front row. Without realizing there has been a change in her since getting out of the car. To be sur
Slowly, Alsava entered her new class. She has been in that class for several days and trying to adapt to the climate. Even though it still feels a little strange, Alsava is starting to get to know a few people who are potential enough to be friends with over the next few years.No matter how quiet or nagging, transfer students always attract attention, right? Some people gave up on initial introductions, but there were also people who managed to get a handful of greetings from the Alsava when they wanted to shake her for an official mark of introduction.Like Nadira, who incidentally is Alsava's own classmate. Her habit of babbling at length turned out to have its own entertainment effect on Alsava. Nadira doesn't even care whether her new friends will respond or not.Once on a hot afternoon, in the middle of the second break, on the second day Alsava school there, Nadira dragged Alsava out of class and visited the canteen farthest from their class. Only to deli
There is one mystery, why Dan Iswara can be called Dadang by all students in the new Alsava High School.Initially, Nadira, a chatty but kind-hearted Alsava classmate, said that the origin was because Mr. Dan's nickname was rather ambiguous. Many students complain that the name 'Dan' is difficult to distinguish from 'Dan' as a conjugate word in Indonesian language. As a result of some children's pranks, they called Sir Dan as Sir Dadang."Even to the point of singing with the tone Benci Bilang Cinta from Radja: Pak Dadang Pak Dadang, hey! Pak Dadang Pak Dadang." Nadira joked, then giggled to herself. Alsava, who was also amused, smiled while hiding her puffed lips with her palms. It's strange, but it's true in this school.The class has just been deserted, all the students have gone home, and one by one they go out to pick up their vehicles from the parking lot or just wait to be picked up at the school stop. Except for Nadira and Alsava. They
The School Demon was not completely demonic. He has a soft side that is unexpected.****The vague figure that Alsava thought was Adrian, brought Alsava a strong curiosity. So today, with hesitant steps, Alsava tried to approach the class known as the exile class. The classroom was located after descending the stairs, in a quiet hallway near the rarely used chemistry laboratory, which left the hallway less accessible to students.The class nickname, of course, did not just come. The class got the nickname because it only contained naughty students who had no intention of studying. Within a day, there must be someone who does tantrums. Not to mention, almost all of the students always got low grades.Alsava is getting closer. Now she is in front of the classroom entrance. Alsava felt an unpleasant air coming from the students who seemed to have the appearance of street thugs.Inside there, the students were gathered at one table just to tal
So, what's up with today?Alsava wouldn't be surprised if she suddenly woke up and was lying miserably in her room. Or, try to hit anyone in the butt, so that Alsava immediately realized which illusions and which are really happening."How old is it?Alsava shuddered at that.Who was the one who refused, screaming like crazy? And now, who seems more enthusiastic? Maybe the boy hit the car earlier and his brain shifted a little? I mean, where did the sharp-tongued man go?"Lowe, the one you're carrying, not yet a month old." Alsava's attention was distracted, watching a thin white cat in Adrian's arms. The hair on the cat's body was missing a lot - cut marks - with both watery eyes and torn right ear, cut marks too. "Brought here after Mr. Eka, the person in charge of Miaw's Paw, saw Lowe being kicked by its owner."Alsava couldn't help but cringe in horror at the hearing, also imagining, Lowe's condition from the story of the commun
"Meet in front of the bookstore again, right?" asked the Alsava, making sure. While waiting for an answer from the other side. She clutched her cellphone between her shoulders and ears, while her hands were busy tying the laces on her shoes."I'm in front of the bookstore. Where are you?" The voice on the other side asked, from the tone of his voice, it was clear that the man was annoyed because he was the only person who had to wait."I'm still at home. You don't come home yet?""What did I do to go home first? It's okay, just hurry here, Al.""Yes, I will go now. Bye!" said Alsava. She then turned off the telephone line while running out of her house, approaching the online motorcycle driver who was waiting in front of the house.While waiting for Alsava, Adrian stands impatiently in front of the bookstore. Every now and then he looked at his watch and felt even more annoyed that time seemed to be running so slowly, and Alsava didn't arrive. In t
That afternoon was not the first time Adrian skip class in the last hour before the second break. The bruises on his face still haven't completely disappeared, even though the brawl happened almost a week ago.Adrian knows very well that his victory over the unbalanced beating the other day was difficult for the opponent to accept. Adrian has already taken revenge, but the grudge between the two group seems to never end.Adrian remembering the incident two days ago. At that time, he was busy gathering with his delinquent friends while smoking and sipping hot coffee at the Bi Atem stall—their regular coffee shop not far from the school. While they were chatting, suddenly a stone covered in shabby paper broke the glass of the simple display case at Bi Atem's stall. One inch from Adrian's head. It was as if it had slipped slightly from Adrian's head to emphasize the stern warning. After a few seconds, there was the sound of a motorcycle roaring which provoked Adrian
Alsava was stunned for a few seconds. Still with her tie hanging haphazardly from her collar, also a pair of shoes in his right hand. There was even a piece of white bread wedged between his lips as his eyes went wide.Why are there spirits so early in the house?"Good morning." Dadang was already standing, giving a small smile.On reflex, Alsava showed a defensive attitude. Her body took a step back, her left hand covered her chest, and the hand holding the shoe held up high. Her face was already showing her dont move-or-death expression.If I'm not mistaken, in this house there is only her. And now, Dadang appeared. What if the man meant all kinds of things?“Just a moment. I'm not here to ask you to fight."Alsava still maintains her pose. It didn't matter the man in dapper clothes in front of him raised her hands to her head with a look of astonishment. "Haum what?" Her words were not clear, blocked by the white bread that was stil
It's there but it's like it's not there. It is only considered a shadow whose presence does not dominate.****Today is an important day for Dan's family. His father will be celebrating his 50th birthday. Every time it's his parents birthday, Dan feels happy. Because Dan had the opportunity to meet them again.During this time Dan was no longer home. And not running away from home, but since he could support himself, Dan chose to live apart from his parents. It will only be an inner stress if Dan stays with his parents.Dan gazed out the window. This afternoon, he was in a bad mood. There is indeed happiness tucked away, but sadness dominates it now. Suddenly Dan had a bad feeling about the party. It seems, the same thing will happen again, as before.Massive party with closest colleagues, it's an event that is always held on his father's birthday. When the party goes on Dan's mentally must be tested. Through every comparison between him a
Alsava waited a long time in front of a bookstore. Usually Adrian is the first occupant, hanging out, still in high school uniform. But today the boy is not there. Yet the sun is tilting to the west. Miaw's Paw will close in the late afternoon.When Alsava was about to chill at the cafe next to the bookstore, Adrian had appeared at the end of the street. His uniform is untidy. The boy was trying to cover the dirt on his face and clothes with a jacket that—out of nowhere. Because Adrian has never brought a jacket.Getting closer, Alsava was sure that Adrian had just finished fighting. Seen from the corners of his bloody lips, bruised cheeks, torn collars, and some loose buttons of his uniform. Not to mention the messy hair, reddened knuckles, and dirty gray pants covered in dust.Oh My God! "You were beaten?"Surprisingly, Adrian smiled proudly. “Yep, with five person.”"Serious?""Go inside, here is really hot." Ad
Dan-aka Dadang was suspicious, why did Alsava start defecting to him. All the beginning of their formal walking, seemed stiff. Dadang-as usual-persuade Alsava through her mother, and that girl usually would not refuse the big madam's request. Several times they walked together, only teenage rebellion that Dadang got. Starting from Alsava's strange request to wallow in a bookstore, watch absurd films, or ask for treats with jumbo portions. Sometimes other days Alsava just doesn't want to talk and keeps answering 'whatever' when asked where they are going. But lately Alsava is getting more rebellious. No matter how many times her mother asked, the girl would be stubborn and emphasize Dadang's every request with: "Sorry, I have to do my homework." Period. But for Alsava's mother, it was still a comma that had to be continued. "The homework can be done tonight." "Then I'm being stupid,and my grade drops, right?" "I just want you t
"Meet in front of the bookstore again, right?" asked the Alsava, making sure. While waiting for an answer from the other side. She clutched her cellphone between her shoulders and ears, while her hands were busy tying the laces on her shoes."I'm in front of the bookstore. Where are you?" The voice on the other side asked, from the tone of his voice, it was clear that the man was annoyed because he was the only person who had to wait."I'm still at home. You don't come home yet?""What did I do to go home first? It's okay, just hurry here, Al.""Yes, I will go now. Bye!" said Alsava. She then turned off the telephone line while running out of her house, approaching the online motorcycle driver who was waiting in front of the house.While waiting for Alsava, Adrian stands impatiently in front of the bookstore. Every now and then he looked at his watch and felt even more annoyed that time seemed to be running so slowly, and Alsava didn't arrive. In t
So, what's up with today?Alsava wouldn't be surprised if she suddenly woke up and was lying miserably in her room. Or, try to hit anyone in the butt, so that Alsava immediately realized which illusions and which are really happening."How old is it?Alsava shuddered at that.Who was the one who refused, screaming like crazy? And now, who seems more enthusiastic? Maybe the boy hit the car earlier and his brain shifted a little? I mean, where did the sharp-tongued man go?"Lowe, the one you're carrying, not yet a month old." Alsava's attention was distracted, watching a thin white cat in Adrian's arms. The hair on the cat's body was missing a lot - cut marks - with both watery eyes and torn right ear, cut marks too. "Brought here after Mr. Eka, the person in charge of Miaw's Paw, saw Lowe being kicked by its owner."Alsava couldn't help but cringe in horror at the hearing, also imagining, Lowe's condition from the story of the commun
The School Demon was not completely demonic. He has a soft side that is unexpected.****The vague figure that Alsava thought was Adrian, brought Alsava a strong curiosity. So today, with hesitant steps, Alsava tried to approach the class known as the exile class. The classroom was located after descending the stairs, in a quiet hallway near the rarely used chemistry laboratory, which left the hallway less accessible to students.The class nickname, of course, did not just come. The class got the nickname because it only contained naughty students who had no intention of studying. Within a day, there must be someone who does tantrums. Not to mention, almost all of the students always got low grades.Alsava is getting closer. Now she is in front of the classroom entrance. Alsava felt an unpleasant air coming from the students who seemed to have the appearance of street thugs.Inside there, the students were gathered at one table just to tal
There is one mystery, why Dan Iswara can be called Dadang by all students in the new Alsava High School.Initially, Nadira, a chatty but kind-hearted Alsava classmate, said that the origin was because Mr. Dan's nickname was rather ambiguous. Many students complain that the name 'Dan' is difficult to distinguish from 'Dan' as a conjugate word in Indonesian language. As a result of some children's pranks, they called Sir Dan as Sir Dadang."Even to the point of singing with the tone Benci Bilang Cinta from Radja: Pak Dadang Pak Dadang, hey! Pak Dadang Pak Dadang." Nadira joked, then giggled to herself. Alsava, who was also amused, smiled while hiding her puffed lips with her palms. It's strange, but it's true in this school.The class has just been deserted, all the students have gone home, and one by one they go out to pick up their vehicles from the parking lot or just wait to be picked up at the school stop. Except for Nadira and Alsava. They