"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
"So... Shall we end this relationship here? We started well; we also have to end it well."My heart seemed to stop beating after hearing Kenan's words. It's hard for me to breathe.I knew this would happen. But I'm not that strong to go through it.I clench my fists around my knees."Kei? Say something," Kenan said quietly.I looked down, hiding my face between my hands, clasping my knees.Tears flowed profusely, making my whole body tremble."You're crying?" Kenan asked, confused.I thought it would be fine when this happened, but how come it hurts this much? God, help me."Isn't this what you wanted? You left; you even have a boyfriend; doesn't that mean you want to break up with me? I know our relationship is automatically over; it's just that I want to make it clear. If you want to end it, end it without regrets!" Kenan exclaimed softly.I don't know how to react. How should I explain it?For whatever reason, I do not want to break up with him. If only he knew how painful it was t
I took a deep breath, then tried to open my eyes. It feels so good to be able to sleep contentedly in my own room. Seriously, I couldn't stand being in the hospital because I could smell medicine everywhere. It makes my head spin.I straightened my body, then stretched the muscles of my hands and waist which felt stiff."Gods!" I shouted in surprise when I saw Kenan, who was sitting casually at the end of my room. He was looking at me seriously."What are you doing here?" I was confused.Kenan shook his head slowly, then moved closer to me."We have to continue our conversation that was interrupted the other day," Kenan said while sitting on the edge of my bed.Kenan looks messy; his hair is messy, and his panda eyes are very clear."Ah, I forgot, our chat at the lake? When did you ask to break up?" I say it with difficulty.Kenan took a deep breath and nodded his head slowly."I know you must think I'm selfish, but if I may ask, there's no breaking up. Even if you forget me and go th
"Hell yeah! Perfect!" I screamed when I saw Violet, who had just come out of the dressing room.We're in the boutique now. Violet took me through one boutique after another to pick out a dress. Unfortunately, no dress is perfect enough in her eyes, so I tried my best to convince the girl that the dress she is currently wearing is the best. My feet are already hot."Are you sure? Well, this is too simple," Violet said, turning towards the mirror and staring at her reflection in it."It looks simple but very elegant. Everyone will immediately know that you are wearing an expensive dress! Also, the color makes your skin look brighter!" I'm still trying to convince her.Violet fell silent. She then nodded slowly, confirming what I said."You're right, this dress is perfect! I'll buy this one!" Violet exclaimed at last.I breathed a sigh of relief."But, wait! I've found mine! How about you? You didn't choose any dresses!" Violet exclaimed, looking at me blankly."Well, my mom has a closet
"Look, everyone is watching us," Violet whispered as we entered the hall that had been transformed into a very grand party venue."More like looking at you, not at us!" I emphasize.Violet took a deep breath, then glanced at me sarcastically."And you say you are the most sensitive person in the world? Nice!" she quipped.I chuckled softly at the girl's words. Yeah, more like laughing at myself. I think I'm exaggerating by saying that I'm the most sensitive person in the world.We also approached some of our acquaintances. They look beautiful in beautiful dresses.Instantly, a heavy sigh left my mouth. I really feel it; we've entered the world of lectures now. We're not teenagers anymore."Hey, it's Kenan," Violet whispered to me.I followed Violet's line of sight and saw Kenan walking hand in hand with a girl close to him."You know who was with him?" Violet asked in a half-whisper."Who?" I asked quickly."Her name is Veronica, and her nickname is Vera! She is a singer on the rise,"
"So, you found someone to kiss?" Violet glanced at me.We are now in another corner of the hall. The party was still going on, but we chose to sit together, accompanied by soda and some snacks.From this place, we could see clearly in the hall."Hmm," I said slowly."What does hum mean? Wait, you mean already?" Violet screamed, glaring in disbelief.I took a deep breath, seeing her reaction. Well, it's not a big deal; why was she so shocked?"Good job, girl! Who is that unlucky guy? Say his name!" Violet exclaimed enthusiastically.I took a deep breath. For some reason, being with Violet makes me sigh a lot. She is much noisier than Clarisa."Do I know him?"Before I could answer her previous question, Violet had already asked again."Hmm, I don't know. I don't know who you know," I answered quickly."I know a lot of guys here, so... who is he?" she asked again."Adipati," I said slowly.Violet was silent, her brow furrowed, and her arms folded across her chest. She looked like she wa
Violet gaped in disbelief when Adipati and I got into her car.Previously, Violet and I had made an appointment to go to the salon together, so Violet waited for me in her car after college.And because of the bet we made, I dragged Adipati to see Violet so he could explain.I didn't want to go on a blind date, so I had to.Violet didn't say anything and just gaped at Adipati, who was sitting at the back, through the mirror."Hi!" said Adipati casually.Violet simply raised her hand and waved in greeting to Adipati. The girl then glanced at me, who sat beside her."I brought him here to prove our bet!" I said it quickly.Violet covered her mouth in disbelief."Okay," Violet finally said.I nodded slowly."So... are you gay or straight?" Violet asked matter-of-factly.Adipati chuckled softly at Violet's question."I'm straight!" he exclaimed casually."So... the kiss mark on Kei's neck—is it true that you made it?" Violet asked enthusiastically.Damn it! She started again. Isn't it eno
The heat of the city of Jakarta immediately greeted me as soon as I left the airport. I waved at one of the taxis, and immediately got into the taxi while the driver put my luggage in the trunk.It's been more than five months since I left Jakarta to volunteer in one of the remote towns in Kalimantan. A month after the birth of the twins, a very big disaster occurred in Kalimantan. I decided to join an organization from my campus to volunteer there. Because the conditions were so bad, I decided to stay there longer than the other volunteers.I asked the driver to take me to a cafe that I used to frequent with Violet.After arriving there, I sent a message to Violet to meet me at that place.“Kei!” Violet shouted from the entrance, making all the customers there immediately turn to look at the girl. It seems like she's still as noisy as before.Violet ran to hug me tightly.“Oh My God! Are you wearing make-up?" shrieked the girl in disbelief.Oh, yes! While I was in Kalimantan, I liked
Violet and I immediately stood up and looked around when the group of police entered the campus area. Some of them entered the Chancellor's room, and some immediately spread out and arrested several people."What happened?" Violet screamed while hiding behind my back."They came to arrest drug users and dealers," said Vano, who had just come to us with Kenan."Does this have anything to do with Adipati's case?" I asked while looking closely at Kenan.The man just nodded slowly. I breathed a sigh of relief hearing that."Unfortunately, the perpetrator of the murder is still at large, the police are hunting him in Bali, because they fled there." Kenan looked at me with a sad look.I smiled in response to his words.“Sooner or later they will be found. I am sure of it. After all, the drug suspects had been caught, Adipati's struggle was not in vain. Now just wait for them to be found!” I said casually.Kenan smiled faintly, then nodded slowly. Kenan's cell phone rang, the man immediately
"Wisnu?" I shouted, surprised to see who was coming towards us.I turned to Kenan who also looked confused.Wisnu sat down and drank the coffee that we previously ordered for the informant who contacted Kenan."You shopped for necessities for your sister?" Wisnu asked with a smile.I nod quickly."She's seven months pregnant so we bought some things," I said even though I was still confused."Someone keeps following me, so it's safer to meet in a public place like this, as if meeting a friend and having a casual chat," said Wisnu casually.I nodded slowly.“Why don't you message me with your own number? Or if you are being followed, you can say it in a message," Kenan said.Wisnu smiled so widely."I don't know, I'm afraid if my number is tapped or something, it's just my worry. Technology is so scary these days.” Wisnu said, trying to look relaxed.I nod quickly. I don't care what the reason is. I only need the information that Wisnu will convey.“Recently on campus, drugs are spread
"Mafia members who are related to the Marko family," Kenan said slowly.I stared into Kenan's eyes sharply. He said it so confidently.“They did it? So, Marko's family is behind this murder? Why does it have to be Adipati? Why don't they just target me? I mean, Marko is in prison because of me, not because of Adipati. Why are they doing this?”Kenan just shook his head weakly in response to my words."I will investigate, I will bring the culprit before you," Kenan said while stroking my cheek gently."You promise?" I insisted.Kenan nodded slowly without the slightest hesitation.“I doubt if they killed him to get revenge for Marko's capture. I'm sure there are other things that make them target Adipati,” Kenan said slowly.I shook my head slowly. I don't remember if Adipati ever had anything to do with them.“Is there anything I can help you with? How are you going to investigate this?” I urged Kenan.The man just shook his head slowly, he looked at me deeply."Calm down, we have to
I'm still here, I'm still with you, when dusk greets me, I feel your presence. You are a source of warmth, comfort, happiness. Why don't you take me with you? You went and left all these memories with me.It's too fast, I'm not ready, I'm not willing to let you go.What shall I do without you, Adipati?What should I do?"Kei..."Violet's gentle voice greeted my eardrums. The girl came to me and sat beside me. I don't want to see her, the whiny me will cry again if I look at my best friend's face.Violet just accompanied me in silence in front of Adipati's grave."It's almost evening, don't you want to go home?" Violet asked quietly.I looked up at the sky which was starting to get dark, the cold wind continued to blow at us."Can't I just stay here? Adipati will be lonely here," I answered quietly."No, he will be angry and sad if he finds out you spent time in a dark and scary place like this," said Violet.Correct. If he saw me, he would definitely be furious.“Your dad and Selena a
Vano slept curled up on the sofa while Kenan played games on the bed. Violet cleared her throat, making Kenan and Vano open their eyes wide.“Kei?" Kenan shouted as he approached me. He pulled the IV tube closer to me who was still standing in the doorway.“Your face is very pale, are you okay?” I asked slowly.Kenan smiled faintly, then nodded slowly. Violet helped me to sit on the sofa. She then woke up the sleeping Vano and invited him to go to give me space to talk to Kenan.Kenan sat beside me, looked at me from head to toe, and breathed a sigh of relief."It's not your fault, so don't blame yourself," I said matter-of-factly.Kenan immediately averted his eyes, not daring to meet my eyes. He looked nervous. Kenan, who is always full of confidence, suddenly gets nervous when he's with me. That's how much guilt he has.I took Kenan's hand, and then held it gently, making him immediately turn and look at me deeply."This is not your fault. It's just a road I have to walk, we pass.
Marko was still looking at me sharply, occasionally he gripped both sides of my cheeks with one hand.I don't know what was in that man's mind. He could have done whatever he wanted quickly, why was he stalling for time? What does he really want?"What if we do this? I will release you on several conditions!” Marko suddenly shouted."What conditions?""First, you withdraw your report at the police station, second, give Kenan to me!" Marko exclaimed quickly."What?" I screamed in disbelief.“You know, he's not just anyone, I had a hard time injuring him! I've already sent several people to kill him, but it seems like he has nine spare lives. Very hard to kill!”I gaped at Marko's story. Did he ever try to kill Kenan? Why didn't Kenan tell me anything? Oh, I forgot. Kenan never told me anything.“Help me trap Kenan, haven't you two broken up? It should be easy for you to do! Just like you saved Violet by falling into my trap, save yourself by bringing Kenan to me!”My tears just flowed.
"Is this necessary?" asked Selena seeing the presence of a bodyguard among us."Only until this case is over," I said quickly.Selena glanced at Dad, and Dad just nodded slowly."How about you? You might also be in danger, rather than me, you should be guarded by bodyguards!” Selena snapped."Don't worry, I have a handsome bodyguard who will always take care of me!" I wink at Selena mischievously, making her smile knowingly."I'm sorry that I didn't take good care of you, you got into all kinds of trouble like this." Dad came closer to me and looked at me with deep eyes."No, it's not because of you, it's my fault because I used to hide everything from you. If I had just told you everything in the past, things wouldn't have gotten this bad!” I said quickly.Dad hugged me very gently. I don't know when was the last time he hugged me like this, what I know for sure, is it's been a very long time.“I will make sure to punish those naughty kids!” cried Dad with great emphasis.I didn't sa
The sound of the phone ringing kept disturbing my sleep. Hearing Violet's screams from the cell phone made me very annoyed. If I didn't remember that my cell phone is quite expensive, I wouldn't hesitate to slam the thing on the floor right now.And seriously, why does Violet always use her voice as the ringer on my cell phone? Crazy!I straightened my body, stretched my tense muscles, and took a deep breath of air.Good morning world, today… Please don't be so mean to me.I pulled out my cell phone and picked up a call from Violet.“Please, don't fiddle with my phone anymore! Your voice penetrates my dreams, you know that?” I exclaimed annoyed.A low chuckle could be heard from the other side.“My voice is quite melodious, right? By the way, why didn't you go to class today?"Wait! What did she just say? Didn't go to class? I turned to the side, staring blankly at the digital clock lying on my table.Damn it, the clock shows that I woke up not in the morning but during the day."And