Campus
The last few days the campus atmosphere has felt lonely and quiet, Nanda and Sara are not too brave to joke with Casandra because she has become grumpy and quiet. They still do homework together, go to the cantin and go to the campus park, but it feels bland if that one is still moody because she hasn't got her hat.
"Casandra. Come on, don't be gloomy," said Nanda, stroking Casandra's back gently.
"Yeah, I'll be scared if you keep pouting!" said Sarah.
Cassandra took a deep breath. "I'm confused, what does this guy want? He doesn't want to change to a new hat, even though I've been looking for hats on the street, but there are none. I'm annoyed!"
"Yes, it went awry. Complaining to Uncle Sam is useless, instead he will do things that... Hiii." Sara shuddered to herself with an image in her mind.
"Ah!" the light in Sara's head shone brilliantly with an idea. "Casandra, do you remember the hat that the man wore? How about you buy a new hat that looks like that, then it breaks and tatters. After that, you return it to him, just say you've found it," Sara said enthusiastically.
Nanda and Casandra looked at Sara carefully, "A... Am I wrong?" Sara felt bad. Afraid to say the wrong thing with her silly idea, and make Casandra even more annoyed.
"Sara. I admit you are a genius this time!" Casandra said as she stared without blinking. "Why didn't I think about it yesterday, huh. Haha" Casandra instantly lit up when she heard the great idea.
"Okay, I'll help you buy a hat later. If you leave, you won't be allowed to be with Uncle Sam." Nanda said.
"Thank You." Cassandra hugged her two best friends.
The atmosphere was warm again, just waiting for Nanda to bring her hat, after that it was up to Casandra to return it.
Sara's idea did make Casandra relieved, not long after, Riko came over to Casandra who was enjoying her ice cream "Hi..." he greeted awkwardly. Casandra, Nanda, and Sara are surprised by Riko's sudden arrival.
"H... Hi" Casandra answered awkwardly.
Indeed, since failing to come to the birthday, Riko has grown closer to Casandra. Riko also said hello more often.
"Casandra, I and Sara go to the library first, okay?" Nanda immediately grabbed Sara's hand, ran away, leaving the two of them alone.
It's insolent why they always leave me when Riko is around! He protested in his heart.
"Am I bothering you?" asked Riko.
"Haha, no. Oh yeah, what's wrong?" although her heart was beating fast but Casandra tried to stay normal. Her eyes glanced at the watch she gave as a gift to Riko, pleased to see Riko always wear her gifts.
"I heard someone took your diamond hat?" asked Riko looking intently.
"How do you know?"
"Sara told me. That dirty cake seller, right? Don't worry. Let me teach him a lesson" said Riko angrily.
Casandra was silent, trying to feel why Riko was angry. Is he defending me now? Casandra was happy, but this matter was none of Riko's business, Casandra was sure she could solve the problem.
"It's okay Riko, I've found a way to take my hat. You don't have to worry, I'll definitely get it." Casandra suddenly felt bad, afraid that something bad would happen.
"It's okay, let me teach him a lesson. Let him also know the risks because he is looking for trouble with my princess" Riko took Casandra's hand and kissed it. Casandra immediately got goosebumps with Riko's treatment like that. He was not like this before, even looking indifferent.
There was a feeling of pleasure because Riko defended her, but on the other hand there was also a feeling that Casandra had difficulty understanding, afraid that Riko would make a mistake. Casandra was very upset with the cake maker, but she also didn't want to hurt him because Casandra knew that Sanya was a very nice person.
*****
Today Casandra spent her free time at home, usually she chose to train by the lake. But if he went out, Sam wouldn't let her. You can, but there has to be a guard swarming around her like ants. Bother.
"Casandra" said Riyu who brought her daughter's favorite avocado juice. "You've been training for a long time. Come here, rest."
"Okay mam" replied Casandra breathlessly.
Riyu watched Casandra who was drinking her juice cheerfully, it seemed she was really thirsty. "Haha drink slowly!"
"This is delicious, Mom, you must know what I like. Thank you" a short peck landed on Riyu's cheek.
"You, Casandra... I want to ask you, is it true that your hat is missing?"
"Uhuk... Uhuk..." Casandra immediately choked on hearing her mother's question.
"Honey, I told you to drink slowly!" Riyu patted Casandra's back.
"Mom... I'm sorry, I promise I'll find the hat. But please don't tell dad." Casandra knelt on Ryu's lap.
"Honey. Stop your silly behavior. Father already knows everything" Ryu replied
"What!!!" Cassandra screamed. "Mother, are you going to punish me?" Casandra immediately hugged Riyu scared.
"How could your father have the heart to punish his sweet daughter. Casandra, you are now 17 years old, why are you acting so recklessly?"
"Mom, I didn't mean that. His hat was switched when we collided on campus"
"How did you two collide?!" Ryu was surprised.
"The man was chased by a female senior, Mom, he ran without paying attention to the road and then hit me" said Casandra with an annoyed feeling.
Riyu laughed amused hearing Casandra's story. "He must be a handsome man to the point of being chased by women on campus. Haha"
Casandra raised an eyebrow, why her mother likes to tease so much. Even though it was an embarrassing incident in her life, because it happened in front of Riko. The man of her dreams.
"Handsome??! He's so annoying!" Cassandra said annoyed.
"Honey, be careful, annoying people are usually people you will miss later. Haha" Riyu teased as he walked into the main house.
"Moooom," Casandra whined, not accepting Riyu's words. Ch, Riko is handsome too! She muttered to herself.