"This is not a hangout place; get out of here!" I looked annoyed at my two friends, who were lying on a chair in the small garden corner of my shop.They always do this, lying here eating snacks and watching movies. Luckily, my customers never mind their presence. Come on, it's like I have two wayward children who always follow me everywhere."You don't know how stressed I am? Where should I continue my studies? We graduated a week ago, but I'm still confused about where to go to college!" Vivian exclaimed as she straightened up and looked at me with narrow eyes.Studying? Of course! Everyone is busy with college preparations. We graduated from high school a week ago, and at a time when everyone already has their dream university, only the three of us are still relaxing in this place without knowing whether we should go to college or not.Dad and Grandma kept forcing me to return to Jakarta to continue studying at the top universities there. It's just that I'm not sure if I'll be able
"What?" shouted Calvin with a booming voice. Now, the entire room in this cafe was filled with that very loud voice. I'm used to this, so it's fine with me. He's just that kind of person."Calvin, don't make a scene!" Vivian slapped the back of Calvin's head, making him wince in pain.I just sat pretty and showed my innocent smile in front of Vivian and Calvin."I heard that the university in Jakarta is quite good; I will wholeheartedly support it if you continue your studies there! Your future will be bright there!" Vivian exclaimed enthusiastically."Can you think again? There are so many good universities in this country that, even if you want, you can study abroad! Why do you have to go back there?" Calvin retorted with sharp eyes."So what if Kei returns to Jakarta? Her father is there, and the university is also quite good, so where is the problem?" Vivian growled, glaring at Calvin.I nodded slowly. I know why Calvin doesn't like it; he doesn't like it when I'm in the same town
"Welcome Home!" Dad shouted, unlocking the house's security alarm.I laughed at some of the traps I had memorized by heart.I thought Dad had given up his habit of experimenting, but he hasn't.I stepped in my dad's footsteps because if I hadn't, I would have stuck to the glue on the very sticky floor. My memory immediately floats back to when Gab was trapped there. Poor boy."Don't touch anything before I finish entering the password!" Dad ordered.I nodded and took a deep breath. What if a good person wants to visit? It's quite dangerous."Well, hasn't the manager of this estate changed and tightened security? Why are you still doing this?" I asked as soon as we entered the house."Unlucky days aren't on the calendar; didn't you know that?" said Dad casually.I nodded reluctantly. Yeah, that's true... It's just that this is a bit excessive.I roamed my eyes all over the house. The home still looks and feels the same as it did the last time I set foot here. And it immediately reminde
My hands are shaking, my legs feel so weak, and my heart is going crazy. I can even hear the pounding sound.I should have just said yes to Dad's offer to investigate where Kenan went to college. Because I rejected him, I had to bear the consequences of being on the same campus as that guy.How about now?Kenan stood ten meters from where I was. He's having a casual conversation with Gab as well as another guy I don't know. He looks very healthy and happy.It seems Kenan has forgotten about me and is living a good life. I'm grateful for that.Now, my job is just to dodge as much as I can.I'm not sure how Kenan will react if he sees me. He could have been angry or even indifferent; even so, I didn't want to make things worse by showing up in front of him.Just think positively; Indonesia Jaya University is very big. Once Study Orientation is done, we won't be doing the same activity. So, I dodge as best I can."So, you're here, huh?" Someone shouted from behind me.I looked back and f
It's Kenan's motorcycle! I trotted over to the parking lot and stood near a motorcycle that I knew exactly who owned. A motorcycle with a million memoriesI don't know when I will be able to go around Jakarta with that motorcycle again. I feel like I've missed it so much.I took my phone and took some photos of the motorcycle.I couldn't take a photo of Kenan, but it didn't matter because I could take a photo of his motorcycle. The memories in my brain are much clearer than a cell phone camera."You need permission to take a picture of someone's stuff!" someone said from behind me.My body freezes at the sound that I have long missed.What should I do now? Does Kenan recognize me?"Why are you silent?" Kenan asked again.I can't think of anyway. Luckily, my feet moved quickly ahead of my thoughts.I ran fast without looking at Kenan again.Even if it's just for a moment, even if it's just a glimpse, I feel happy hearing that boy's voice. It's like he doesn't recognize me, and that's g
I hid behind the campus hallway wall when Kenan and a girl walked past me. The world is so narrow. I thought it wouldn't be easy for us to pass each other on a campus this big, but it turns out I see Kenan everywhere.Is this karma?After they passed me, I turned around and stared at their backs moving away.The girl is very beautiful; she has beautiful long hair, and her white skin shines like a Korean girl. Don't forget her tiny face with a sharp nose and tiny lips.Hum, yeah, I remember what Clarisa said about Kenan's super-beautiful new girlfriend. Clarisa was not exaggerating; the girl was super beautiful. She and Kenan are very compatible."No use regretting," someone whispered right behind my ear.I jumped in surprise and almost hit my arm on the wall."Why are you so easily startled?" asked Adipati, confused.For whatever reason, I'm not the one who's easily startled, but he's the one who's too shocking.If he wants to talk, he should just talk directly; why whisper? What abou
"Reforestation?" yelled Dad as I moved the mango tree saplings in the yard into pots."Yes, today our club's activity is reforestation. There is a park that is now very arid and neglected. It's not that far from campus," I answered quickly.My dad nodded slowly and walked over to me."If you want, I will buy lots of tree seeds for you!" cried Dad with great enthusiasm."No, don't do that! The club members all brought one sapling, so I'm sure that'll be enough!" I looked at my dad with a meaningful look.Well, it would be a pain to bring lots of saplings to campus, and that would attract attention. I don't like being the center of attention."Oh well, how about fertilizer or some other plant vitamins?"Again, I shook my head rapidly."Okay, just tell me if you need something later! Ah, I have to go soon; I have an important meeting to attend. Go take a taxi to campus!" Dad gently stroked the top of my head before finally leaving the yard.After I finished preparing the tree seeds, I im
"Stop pacing! What are you really worried about?" yelled Dad, looking at me with a bleary look.What am I worried about? It's all about Kenan; what else?"You keep pacing like an iron!" added Dad.I stopped walking and took a deep breath. I'm considering skipping class today.I'm afraid Kenan will meet me; I'm not ready for that."Kei, you can be late; don't you want to go now?" Dad folded his newspaper and walked over to me."Can I not go today?" I asked stupidly.Dad glared sharply, then pushed me towards the door of the house."I have to take you to campus, it seems! It must be ensured that you get to campus!" After saying that, he walked away from me. He put the car keys in the TV table drawer and followed me out of the house.Oh, it looks like I don't need to take you today," said Dad, looking at the gate.I followed his gaze and immediately went limp as soon as I saw Kenan's motorcycle enter the gate.Should I pretend to be sick and lock myself in my room?"Long time no see," Ke