Instead of going to the bathroom, Arif went to the back of the school. Kicking against the wall, he almost hit a boulder. Fortunately, Randra's best friend came, so the handsome man was able to prevent Arif from doing something that could be harmful.
"Why bro?" He asked. "There's a story problem," he offered.
Arif shook his head. He couldn't possibly vent about his annoyance towards Khanza getting closer to the teacher. "I'm just annoyed with my father-in-law. They always care about their business," he lied.
Sandra took a deep breath. He always felt sorry for his best friend for his separation from both parents. "Patience Bro. They also go for your future. They work hard so that your life is guaranteed in the future."
Close your eyes for a moment. Arif sat down on one of the large stones. "I know Rand. It's just that sometimes I'm tired of always being like this. I also want to be like other children who return home to be greeted by their parents."
"You're a great boy. You're not a weak man. The Arif I know isn't like this. .Besides, you're not alone in this city, there's me and my parents who always love you."
Review smile. Randra and his family have always opened a wide way to encourage Arif. "Thanks Bro," said Arif.
"You're welcome. Let's meet the children, they are gathering in the field," said Randra.
"Come on." At least Arif's mood started to improve. Together with Randra he joined Sony and friends.
"Rif! Rand! Let's go straight in!" Sony invited the two young people to play basketball.
Of course they agreed because that kind of sport is their hobby. Playing in uniform, the most wanted men don't care about the flood of sweat and smell that will stick to their bodies.
They did pass, catch, dribble, spin, and put the ball into the ring. Occasionally shouting, the youths looked happy and suddenly let go of the burdens of life that they felt.
Without realizing it had been twenty minutes they played. The side of the field was already filled with cheers from the students who were watching, including the cute gangs who were the most excited there.
"Sony! I love you!" screamed Santi.
"Two A's!" Amel also screamed excitedly.
"Two A's?" Iva asked.
"Aldi and Adit. Two A's, right?" said Amel.
Zia hit the head of her cute friend. "Amel-Amel is nothing." He shook his head at his friend's antics.
"Cute Gang! Ummach!" Randra who actually responded with a kiss from the middle of the field. Suddenly there was a commotion around the field.
"Aaaaa! Handsome!" Cheered the other students.
Not with Dea who passed the basketball court. "Pretty much charm, you lizard," cursed the bar girl.
"It's up to them De." Khanza reprimanded his friend. "Handsome people are free, whether they want to be crocodiles or lizards..the important thing is that we are not the victims," he said.
"That's right." The two friends continued to walk through the field. It seemed like they were the only ones who had no intention of watching the action on the field.
***
"You didn't join in shouting Ver?" quipped Iva.
Vera just blushed. It was not unusual for him to display a barbaric attitude in front of so many people. Even though he really wanted to proclaim Arif's name and declare that this handsome man was his.
"If Vera dares to scream, I'm the first person to prostrate in gratitude in the middle of the field," said Santi, who knew very well how clever her best friend was.
"Besides, even if Vera screams, Arif will also love her," added Zia.
"Zi," Amel scolded because Vera suddenly looked down sadly.
"Sorry," Zia regretted only in her mouth.
***
"Tired! Let's finish it!" invite Adit.
"Yeah, I'm tired too," replied Aldi.
"Let's go," said Randra.
The five youths in white and gray uniforms stopped their game. pulled over to the side of the field, of course they approached the cute gang who were ready with mineral water in hand.
"Oh dear, are you tired?" said Santi to Sony.
"Yes dear." Taking a bottle of mineral water, the tall man drank the clear stream. .leaving half he handed the rest to Adit.
Meanwhile, Randra and Aldi received a drink from Amel and Iva. "Thanks," they both said sincerely.
"You're welcome," replied Amel coquettishly.
Arif looked uncertainly at the two water bottles in front of him. looked up he then took a deep breath as Vera and Zia's faces loomed in front. Just want to appreciate, the handsome man took the two bottles.
"Thank you," he said.
"You're welcome," replied Zia with a cheer in her heart.
Vera gave a forced smile, glanced disapprovingly at her best friend, her instincts said that Zia had more feelings for her lover. What does Zia mean to give Arif a drink? Did he forget that Arif is my girlfriend?
"Wow."
Zia's amazement mumbled to wake Vera from her daydream. it turns out that his girlfriend managed to make all eyes glued to his good looks. How come? Arif took off his tie and opened the top two buttons of his uniform. Splashing mineral water from head to face, he shook his hair to dry the wet head.
Glue!
Khanza who watched the show from afar could only gulp. Crazy, Arif is so handsome, he thought. However, the presence of Vera with the tissue she handed over broke the deepest hope.
Remember Za, Arif already has Vera, the poor girl thought.
Steeled his heart, he'd better just go to class. Sitting peacefully, Khanza turned his attention to a textbook.
***
Arif's condition is better. Again friendly to Vera, he is willing to add to the chat of the cute gang every now and then. Until the bell rang, the group of school idols dispersed into the classroom.
"I'll be waiting after school," Arif said to his lover.
"Hmm." Vera gave a small smile. "See you after school," he said.
Arif waved his hand before stepping into the classroom. Towards the seat, his mood wavered again when he saw the little girl.
Shit! I forgot, was he hurt?
Stopping beside Khanza's table, he looked at each other. Silent in each other's thoughts, both of them were shocked by Randra's ignorant behavior.
Brack!
"Hey you! at each other's eyes!" Cerocos Randra while pounding the table where Dea was sitting.
"Damn you lizard! I was shocked!" Dea angry while stroking his chest.
"Ha-ha-ha! Sorry Bar." Randra laughed with joy, because her rival was also pale.
"Luckily I didn't have a heart attack," Dea complained again.
Arif and Khanza broke their eye contact. Sitting in their respective places, they were still silent without a word until today's lesson ended without being noticed.
"Come on Za. Pak Galang must have been waiting for us, promised to go home together right?"
Dea's words were like lightning striking Arif in broad daylight. The pen that he wanted to keep in his bag fell to the floor.
W-They d-want to go home with Mr. Galang? Arif thought.
"Come on, De. It's not good if we are the ones who ride with Pak Galang waiting for a long time."
The man's brain and body are not working in synchrony. Watching the poor girl and the barman leave, Arif felt weak and unable to walk.
"Rif are you okay?" asked Rand. "Why are you weak, let's go home. Vera and the kids are waiting in the parking lot."
Unsteadily walking, Arif's spirit disappeared somewhere. If Khanza goes out with Pak Galang maybe I'll just move out of this school, the man said to himself.