Ardilo was also surprised by the news that he was dating Taera. His handphone was also flooded with chat and questions about the two of them. Many congratulated Ardilo and Taera, some wondered how they got together, and some didn't like it. Of course, it's very natural for him to get various reactions considering he is one of the important people in the Faculty of Economics.
Ardilo then thought who spread this news. Ardilo and Taera are trying their best to keep their relationship from being known by the public. Only a few people know this news. Did someone spread it on purpose? But who is it? Ardilo was confused and didn't want to accuse anyone. Suddenly he was worried about Taera. Ardilo then immediately called her.
"Hello."
"Tae..."
"Ardilo, I don't know who told people that we were dating."
"You don't have to worry about who spread it. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, Ardi. It's just that a lot of people ask how I can be with you."
"Tomorrow, we will talk about this. Now you just rest, don't think too much. Okay."
"Yes, you too."
"Don't worry. We will get through this for sure."
"Yes, I hope so."
"Okay, you rest okay. Bye, honey."
"Bye."
Taera hangs up the phone. Ardilo then lay down on the bed. He looked up at the ceiling of his room. Dating with his status as chairman of the SEB is not easy. There will be many pros and cons that come out of many parties. Ardilo knows all the consequences. But doesn't he also have the right to love someone? In his heart, he was hopeful. He could only pray.
"Hopefully, everything will be fine," said Ardilo.
***
The next day, Taera walked to her class. She was worried about how Taera's friends would react when they found out that she was currently dating Ardilo, considering that many of her friends were also fans of her boyfriend. Taera saw Stefa sitting at the front of the class. It looks like Stefa is waiting for Taera.
"Tae, I'm sorry for bothering you. I shouldn't be like that. I'm sure you must have a reason for not telling me first. I'm sorry," said Stefa.
Taera smiled, "It's okay, Stef. I'm sorry too. I wanted to tell you, but you got angry with me. You know I'm a quiet person. I can't force people to listen to me if that person doesn't want to listen to me."
"I don't know who told you, but my friends already know that you are dating Ardilo. Honestly, I'm not the one. I was also surprised when there were so many rumors circulating," said Stefa.
"Yeah, it's okay. Let's just go to class," said Taera.
When Taera entered her class, her friends saw Taera and Stefa.
"Yuhuuu... Taera is Ardilo's girlfriend..."
"It's scary, SEB Chairman's girlfriend, huh..."
"Yeah, treat all of us..."
Taera was surprised by the reaction of her friends, which turned out to be better than she imagined. Taera was a little relieved. At first, Taera was afraid. But everything turned out fine.
"The reaction is not as bad as you think. Yes, although there may be some people who don't like it. There are still many who support your relationship with Ardilo. Don't worry," said Stefa.
Taera nodded and smiled, "Thanks for the support, Stef. Thank you for being by my side again."
"You're welcome. But don't forget the treat," said Stefa jokingly.
"That's how it is. Yes, I'll treat you to your favorite cheesecake," said Taera.
"Yeah. That's it," said Stefa.
Taera is happy that she and Stefa can finally make up again. It turned out that everything went well. Taera is very relieved.
***
After returning from college, Ardilo went to the secretariat of the SEB of the Faculty of Economics. Because today is Friday and only a few of them have lectures on Saturday, usually several departments will hold meetings or only hang out there. Sure enough, as soon as Ardilo arrived at the secretariat, there were many SEB members from the Faculty of Economics who were gathering.
"Ardilo is a no longer lonely single..."
"It's too bad you keep him lonely single..."
"Hahaha, sorry, bro..."
"Treats can be done, Ardi..."
"Where's your Taera? How come you're alone?"
"He was sitting on a park bench in front of the faculty yesterday kept calling dear..."
"Eh... Are you serious?"
"Seriously... Someone happened to pass by the faculty garden and saw Ardilo talking to Taera 'Bye, honey' before he went to the SEB secretariat..."
"Uhhh, Ardilo that's how it is..."
"Then Taera seems happy to be called dear Ardilo..."
"Yuhuuuu..."
Ardilo's face turned red. He just smirked then sat down to join them. Ardilo was quite relieved by the reaction of his friends. A few moments later, Taera entered the secretariat of the Economics Faculty SEB with Stefa. Taera was surprised because it was very crowded and there was also Ardilo.
"Well... Here comes Taera..."
"It's fun, Mrs. Ardilo...."
"Cieeee Taera... Cieeee..."
Taera is confused about what to do. It's a mixed taste. Relieved, happy, and embarrassed to be teased all mixed into one. She then looked at Ardilo who was smiling at her. Taera smiled at Ardilo.
"Yeah... Don't just stand there, come in..."
"Taera bring food here..."
"Yeaayy...."
"Why didn't Taera bring food, Ardilo or something?"
"I'm thirsty, I'm thirsty..."
"Want a fresh drink Ardi..."
"Giving alms opens sustenance, you know, Ardi..."
"Hurry up, buy a drink..."
"It's too bad you ordered the chairman of the SEB..."
"Once in a while, it's okay, bro..."
Ardilo just smiled, "Yes... Yes... After this, I bought a drink. What do you want to drink?"
"Orange juice..."
"Just mineral water, the cold one..."
"I'm mineral water that isn't cold, Ardi...."
"Iced tea..."
"Juice... Avocado juice..."
"I have juice too. Strawberry juice, just a little ice, don't use milk."
"Yee, you ordered with many more requests..."
"I also ordered juice, carrots, and oranges..."
"Is it good to mix it up?"
"It's good to know... But it'll be filtered later, so just the juice. Try it, seriously, it's delicious."
"Yes, Sis, I will match your order, Yola..."
Ardilo and Taera just smiled at the behavior of their SEB members.
"Here I have a list," said Stefa.
"Wow, secretary 2, hurry up..."
"It's not wrong to choose her..."
"Yes, hurry up and buy Ardi.."
"Buy the drink with Taera, there's a lot of orders, then Ardilo can't bring it, you know..."
"You can't ah..."
"It's a chance. Can you all be alone, won't you?"
"Cieeeeeee..."
Finally, Ardilo and Taera went to buy drinks for their friends. They bought drinks in several shops because of the different orders of their friends.
Ardilo glanced at Taera who was now fastening her seat belt. They have finished buying drinks and are going back to the SEB secretariat.
"Tae..." Ardilo called.
"Yes?"
"We're continuing this relationship right?" asked Ardilo.
Taera looked at Ardilo closely. She then nodded.
Ardilo smiled, "Thank you."