"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
Oh, My God!" shouted someone from the direction of my room.I rushed to turn off the water faucet, put on a towel, and got out of the bathroom.Bad habit; I should have locked my room while taking a shower.I rushed out and winced, confused, to see Violet, who was already sitting pretty on my bed with the photo albums wide open in her lap."What is this?" Violet squealed with widened eyes. The girl turned to me with her mouth agape.Not surprisingly. What she opened was a photo album containing dozens or even hundreds of photos of me and Kenan.When we're together, I really like to take our photos or even candid photos of Kenan. And because my cellphone at that time had very little memory, I chose to print it and save it."It's rude to touch other people's things without permission!" I snapped."What's this? Did you take a picture with Kenan? Hey! You guys are from the same high school?" Violet screamed, staring in disbelief at the photo below."As you can see!" I said lazy.I rushed