Bianca took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. The girl then looked back. More specifically say hello to Rafa. Meanwhile, Rafa just looked down, not interested in the class that was starting to get crowded because of the class's arrival.
"Rafa..." Bianca called softly.
Rafa immediately lifted his head to see the figure who called him.
"What's up calling my name?" he asked with an even expression.
"Do you have any plans after school later? Do you want to accompany me to buy shoes or not?" said Bianca with a beautiful smile.
Rafa looked thoughtful for a moment. Then a pair of eyeballs accidentally glanced at Nadia. A few seconds later Rafa smiled faintly and shook his head.
"Ah, sorry Bianca. It seems, I already have an appointment with someone later. You can just invite your other friends. Sorry," said Rafa.
it was clear Bianca looked disappointed by Rafa's refusal. And fortunately, Bianca didn't see that Rafa had a chance to glance at her stepsister. If not, maybe Bianca would have known and concluded with whom Rafa had promised.
Bianca snorted softly. "Yes, next time .." concluded the girl and returned to face the front.
On the other side, someone had been watching Bianca for a long time. She eyes didn't turn to squint sharply at Bianca, making her seatmate shake her head in amazement.
Nadia nudged Yeri's arm who had been looking at her sister with a hungry look for a long time.
"Stop it... What are you doing?" asked Nadia.
"Tsk, can't you see how your sister is acting? She looks really--"
"Stop. If you swear or talk bad about Bianca again, I'll hit you..." Nadia interrupted quickly.
"Do you dare?" Yeri challenged.
"Why not?" replied Nadia not wanting to lose.
The beautiful girl widened her eyes perfectly staring at her best friend. Made Yeri snort in displeasure because Nadia continued to defend her sister.
"You are, why are you so annoying. I'm surprised you are ..." Yeri snorted in disgust.
Nadia chuckled seeing Yeri's changed facial expression. She then turned her attention to glance at Rafa, then lowered her head again to stare at the textbooks hers.
"Are you not interested in Rafandra?" Yeri asked while looking down at Nadia.
Yeri's question made Nadia silent. Nadia didn't even raise her head one bit.
"Answer me..." Yeri continued again because there was no response from her best friends.
"I told you... I will never like Rafa. I have to stick with what I said to Bianca, right?" said Nadia without looking at Yeri.
"Don't force things you don't like, Nadia. It will hurt you a lot," Yeri said quietly.
Nadia sighed. "Thank you for caring about me, Yeri..." Nadia whispered.
Yeri just smiled fakely as she gently rubbed her best friend's back. While Nadia still bowed her head reluctantly to look at Yeri because her eyelids were already filled with clear beads that were ready to drip down her smooth cheeks.
"Nadia, you also have the right to be happy..." Yeri thought.
****
Morning has turned into evening. time passes quickly. As usual, after school, Nadia went straight to the coffee shop where she worked.
The girl walked with a small hum. His hands held the bag he was carrying. From behind it looks adorable because occasionally the girl jumps a little.
Not long after, a motorcycle stopped in front of Nadia. That's girl stopped in her tracks and stood still.
It was Rafa, with his proud sport motorbike.
"Do you want to go to the shop?" Rafa asked after taking off his helmet.
Nadia just nodded in agreement and she was confused why Rafa just stopped his motorbike, even just to greet him on the street.
And apparently, Rafa didn't just say hello.
"Come on up, I'll deliver ..." Rafa offered.
"No, Rafa.. thank you," Nadia politely refused, she felt bad if she had to trouble someone she had not known for a long time.
What's more, Nadia knows for sure that she is not allowed to be close to the teenage boy who is currently in front of her.
"I want to go there too, so let's go together ..." Rafa forced.
Nadia is still silent.. undecided between accepting or still refusing. The girl just froze while looking at Rafa who was still sitting on his motorbike.
"Over time, huh..." Rafa got off his motorbike, then pulled Nadia's hand closer to his motorbike.
Rafandra and Nadia stood opposite each other beside the motorcycle. Nadia still has no intention of going up and going to the shop with Rafa. Nadia didn't want to take the risk.
"Sorry, Rafa. I can't, we go alone. I don't want to bother you," said Nadia with a faint smile.
The girl pulled her wrist which was still in Rafa's grip, then left the boy. She had only taken a few steps when suddenly Rafa spoke again.
"Get on. I insist, or else I'll just leave my motorbike here?" now Rafa's tone turned so firm.
Nadia turned around and rolled her eyes. She's really couldn't understand what Rafa was thinking. Just leave the motorcycle alone? Then he will walk together along with her?
Don't be silly, people will think weird about the two of them. Nadia sighed resignedly, then walked slowly towards Rafa again.
"For the first and last, after that, I ask you not to follow me anymore. How?" Nadia asked Rafa.
Rafa smirked, "I could say yes, but I can't promise," he replied.
Nadia rolled her eyes lazily, she already knew this would happen. Reluctantly she nodded her head as a sign that she agreed to go to the tavern together.
Rafandra immediately got on his motorbike, followed by Nadia who also rode his motorbike. Rafa smiled very happily. Even though he wanted to laugh at the expression on Nadia's face, she just gave up when he forced her to go with him.
"Handle. Later fall," said Rafa while wearing his helmet.
This was Nadia's first time being ridden by a boy. Previously she had never ridden with anyone except Yeri. Nadia goes everywhere only with Yeri, the girl has never traveled or dated anyone.
Nadia was nervous, she held Rafa's school bag tightly. Rafa could see Nadia's face from the rearview mirror.
And suddenly...
Rafa deliberately braked suddenly, making Nadia reflexively hug Rafa's waist tightly. Rafa chuckled a little seeing the look on Nadia's face that was surprised not to play. Nadia's eyes immediately closed, and her brows furrowed reflexively.
"Rafa!!" Nadia squeaked as she let go of her arm spontaneously.
"Hahaha sorry, the green light suddenly turned red..." said Rafa, still chuckling.
Nadia pouted cutely, her lips pouting like a little duck. Adorable.
"So cute," Rafa thought.
Ah no. The more Rafa watched Nadia, the more erratic his heartbeat became. Why did Rafa like that adorable face so much? Did Rafa fall in love with Nadia?
After about 7 minutes of traveling, they arrived at the tavern. It's not fair, it's just that Rafa deliberately slows down his motorbike. Yes, so I can spend a little time with Nadia.
"I'll change my uniform first. You can sit down first, I'll make your order later," said Nadia to Rafa who was standing beside her.
Rafa just nodded, and Nadia left to change her clothes.
After Nadia left, Rafa sat waiting for Nadia. She beaded looking around the small, yet elegant, shop.
After a few minutes, Nadia had finished changing clothes. Now the girl is busy at her stand to prepare Rafa's order. As before, namely Americano coffee.
Rafa's beads couldn't be separated from the beautiful girl who was busy. He looked at Nadia with a gentle gaze, then smiled for no reason.
"Ah, I'm going to be crazy if I continue like this..." He squeaked annoyed at himself.
Nadia felt something was wrong with Bianca. She shouldn't be like this because she promised her sister not to be close to Rafandra, but he broke it. Nadia even had to comply with Rafa's wishes in the hope that the teenage boy would not bother her anymore.
Nadia just didn't want her stepsister to misunderstand and put herself in trouble again. Nadia's sadness for her own family is enough, she doesn't want to add to her sadness because she has to have her heartbroken for the umpteenth time.
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