All the third-level Management students were very surprised when they saw Stefa, who they know as Secretary 2 of the Economics Faculty SEB, slapping Yola the Secretary 1. They all immediately whispered about what had happened. At that time, Ardilo still hadn't come out. Likewise with Ardilo's gang.
"Stef... what are you doing?"
"Are you satisfied with making my best friend cry and sad?" Stefa asked Yola.
She couldn't contain her anger anymore. She was very upset with Yola. She knew her attitude was wrong, but she felt that Yola's attitude was worse and wrong than Stefa's.
"Stef... we can talk about this properly. Not here, okay. It's not good for the other students to see," said Yola trying to hold back the embarrassment of being slapped by her junior level. Even though Stefa's slap hurt. But the shame is greater than the pain.
"So stupid, Yola. Let everyone know what kind of girl you are. Why did you hug Ardilo yesterday? Just because of the reason you broke up with your boyfriend? That's your business. Why take your sadness out on Ardilo. Ardilo already has a girlfriend. Are you aware of it?" Stefa asked angrily.
Yola wanted to slap Stefa back. She had embarrassed herself in front of her friends. Just then, Ardilo came and intervened.
"Stef, don't be angry here. This is my problem with Yola and Taera," said Ardilo, interrupting them.
"Taera's problem is my problem too. I'm her best friend. And I won't let her romantic relationship be ruined by a would-be actress like her," said Stefa and then left.
From a distance, Hano saw them. He was amazed by Stefa's courage to defend Taera. Hano then chased after her. Meanwhile, Ardilo invites Yola and Serry to go to a quieter place to discuss their problems. Ardilo did not invite Yola alone so that they would not be alone and not cause misunderstandings like yesterday. That's why Ardilo invited Serry, his best friend.
"Yola, we have to straighten this out. And I want Serry to be the witness," said Ardilo after they arrived at the garden behind the Dean of the Faculty of Economics.
"Straighten about what, Ardi?" asked Yola innocently.
"Especially if it wasn't yesterday's problem. Do you think what you did yesterday was okay? You don't know what problem you caused?" asked Serry with emotion.
"Ser, don't get emotional," said Ardilo to Serry.
"I want to ask you, why did you suddenly hug me yesterday?" asked Ardilo to Yola.
"I... I was really sad yesterday, Ardi. I was dumped by Hendo the day before the exam. Imagine that at that time, I was really confused. I was confused. I was sad. That's why I decided to go to college early," explained Yola.
"So? What's the relationship with hugging me?" asked Ardilo. Serry was silent. She was still holding back her emotions not to get angry at Yola.
"When I went to the SEB secretariat, it turned out that you were there. I looked at you and remembered that you are one of my closest friends who cares the most and has followed my story with Hendo from the start. That's why I reflexively hugged you, Di," explained Yola.
"What reflex on purpose?" asked Serry.
"Reflect. Seriously," answered Yola.
"Then why did you hug me again for the second time?" asked Ardilo.
"Because I'm really sad, and usually when I'm sad, I need someone who can support me. And I think that's you, Ardi," Yola answered honestly.
"But you can see the condition..." Serry's comment was cut off by Ardilo.
"I want you to explain this to Taera. I don't want to know, basically you have to straighten this out with the others too. I don't want Taera and other people to misunderstand this," said Ardilo.
"Okay. I'll explain to her. But how will she react? I don't know," said Yola.
"Yes, basically you are responsible. This is because you, Ardi, and Taera are fighting," said Serry.
"You guys fighting? Oh my gosh, I'm sorry. Because of me, you guys got into fights," said Yola apologetically.
Serry was holding back from grabbing Yola's hair, which looked beautiful because of the treatment at the salon. It seemed that Stefa's anger had moved to Serry.
"The point is I want you to explain everything. Your situation at that time and the reason you went to Taera. I don't want to know. Taera must understand and not misinterpret everything," said Ardilo.
"Okay. I'm sorry, Ardi," said Yola.
Ardilo was silent for a moment. "Yes, I forgive you."
Yola then smiled faintly.
"Yes, I'll be back first. Come on, Ser," said Ardilo.
They both left Yola there.
Yola looked around. It was quiet there. She then laughed, "They fought? Good job, Yola."
***
"Stefa! Stefa, wait!" called Hano while chasing Stefa, who was walking to the car park.
Stefa turned. It turned out that Hano had been chasing her. Stefa was so focused on her anger that she didn't hear Hano.
"Hano, what's wrong?" Stefa asked.
"I saw you slapping Yola. You are really brave," said Hano.
"Are you praising, or are you trying to defend yourself?" Stefa asked. She doesn't know why she's so sensitive.
"I praise you. So far, no one is brave with Yola. Uh, suddenly you came and slapped her. Very cool," said Hano.
"Are you not on Yola's side? You are also one of her close friends," said Stefa.
"Yes, she is indeed one of my close friends, but there are limits too. After hearing what happened yesterday, I realized that maybe Yola has crossed the line on behalf of a close friend. She's gone too far," said Hano.
"That's why I'm really angry. Moreover, Taera asked Ardi to break up. It's really bad. She's very disappointed with Ardi. I hope that after this, Ardi can straighten out this problem with Taera," said Stefa.
"Yes. Listen, Ardi yesterday was planning to ask Yola to apologize to Taera. Hopefully, there won't be any more problems," said Hano.
"Okay," said Stefa.
They both then looked at each other. They don't know why Stefa was so awkward.
"Then I'll go home first. I want to study. Tomorrow there is another exam," said Stefa.
"Do you want to study together?" asked Hano.
"We're in different majors," said Stefa.
"Yeah, it's okay, studying together doesn't have to be in the same department. You can study. I also learn. We study individually in the same place. It's called studying together, right?" said Hano, then smiled sweetly.
Hmm, how about it? I want to study alone, but I want to study with Hano too, thought Stefa.
"It's okay," said Stefa.
That's when their handphones vibrated. There is information in the SEB Group of the Faculty of Economics.
"Notice. There will be a hearing on Saturday for the disgraceful actions taken by the DEB SEB of the Faculty of Economics, namely Stefa, Yola, and Ardilo. The joint meeting with the DEB and Commission 1 of Student Representative Council (SRC). It must be attended by all members of the SEB of the Faculty of Economics. Thank you."
"Wow, maybe someone reported it? How are you doing?" asked Hano worried about Stefa.