The morning sun was still shining gently blending with the cool air, Casandra headed for her class with heavy steps. What was she really thinking was what Rio's birthday was like last night? Sad not to be able to attend and witness Rio's birthday. She had been waiting for this opportunity all along, but what could, Casandra couldn't come. All is not as planned.
"Casandra" greeted the two friends who appeared from behind. Casandra smiled at Them, then her facial expression returned to normal.
"Last night Rio asked about you" Sara said.
"Huh? Really?" Casandra's eyes immediately lit up at Sara.
"Yes. But... I replied that you couldn't come because you were invited to a meeting with Uncle Sam and Aunt Riyu. Sorry."
"It's all right Sara. Thank you." Casandra tapped Sara's shoulder.
The three friends sat in their respective chairs, "What was wrong with you yesterday? When I called you, you seemed to be crying. What's the real problem?" asked Nanda looking intently.
Cassandra took a deep breath. "My father is very angry. And..." Casandra was silent again, she looked down remembering when her father fired Aji.
"What did you do to make Uncle Sam so angry?" asked Sarah.
"Yesterday on my way home from the mall... I had a fight" Casandra said quietly.
"What???" said Nanda and Sara at the same time.
"No wonder Uncle Sam is angry! How can you fight? Geez, it's a child" Nanda patted her forehead.
"Yeah... I can't see a woman being bullied like that! At a red light intersection yesterday I saw a woman being molested by a bunch of jerks. Her shop was destroyed, and she was even trampled on!!" Casandra said still emotionally remembering what happened yesterday.
Nanda and Sara stared at each other in silence, maybe they also didn't accept and had the heart to be in Casandra's position. "Then... Uncle Sam angry?" Sara ventured to ask.
"Not only that, Sara. My father even fired Uncle Aji, and... It's all because of me." Casandra looked down sadly.
They immediately knew that her best friend was very sorry for what happened, Nanda stroked Casandra's back gently.
"I was wrong, Om Aji got hurt because of me. But dad beat him and fired him" she said again while wiping her tears.
"You're patient, okay?" Sara said, holding Casandra's hand.
"I have to apologize to Uncle Aji. Do you want to take me there?" Casandra looked up expectantly.
"Sure," she answered in unison. "Don't be sad. Everything will definitely return to the way it was, let's go to the park and drink coffee" said Nanda.
They still have half an hour to relax and enjoy coffee in the campus garden.
*****
On the other hand, at the same time. Sanya again excited for a fresh start. Last night the shop has now returned to its original state, even the furniture has also been replaced with new ones. Mr Sam is really very generous.
"Anan. After this, I ask for your help to deliver this cake to campus," said Sanya excitedly.
But not with Anan. Hearing the word campus, he immediately looked at his sister sharply. "Isn't there somewhere else? I'd rather be sent across the ocean than to campus!"
Sanya laughed amusedly, she knew that Anan had a bad experience about campus. One time Anan delivered a cake for a college event, he came home sour with red cheeks from the pinch of the girls.
"Are you afraid of that crazy girl's attack again? Haha"
"Shut up!" said Anan reluctant to remember the embarrassing incident.
"This cake is ready. Anan, please deliver this cake. Don't worry, the girl will not attack your sweet face again. This is a cake for lecturers, not for campus events like before."
"But..."
"You are indeed my sweetest brother, already gone there. Don't be late" Sanya immediately disappeared behind the kitchen door.
Anan looked at the cake box, he was amused by the attacks from the college students, but Anan also didn't want to disappoint his sister.
"Aakkhh" he complained as he grabbed the box and walked over to his motorbike to go to campus.
*****
In the campus park, three friends are busy talking about Rio's birthday, which is pretty cool. Casandra listened to the two of them talking while smiling imagining Rio's handsome face.
From time to time Casandra sips her favorite milk coffee, but her eyes and ears don't want to miss a second from Sara and Nanda's story.
"Excuse me miss. Sorry if I interrupt your conversation"
Sara, Nanda, and Casandra immediately turned towards the source of the voice. "Rio?" Cassandra shrieked. While the man standing in front of him smiled at her, making Casandra's heart beat faster.
"Ehh hehe. Rio. What's wrong?" Sara asked, Rio looked at Casandra.
"Ooh. Alright. Casandra we go first, I forgot I haven't finished my physics assignment," said Nanda who understood Rio's movements.
"Physics assignment? Today isn't it..."
"Let's go first!" Nanda and Sara run away leaving Casandra and Rio in the park.
Ouch... How about this. I'm nervous. Casandra whispered in her heart.
"Casandra." said Rio who was now sitting beside her.
"I... Yes. What's wrong Rio?"
"Why didn't you come to my party last night?" with a slightly annoyed face.
"I... Sorry Rio, I really can't come to your party. But, I still have a present for you" Casandra said cheerfully.
"Oh yea?" Rio narrowed him eyes.
"Yes! Wait a minute!" Casandra reached into her bag, but the item she was looking for was nowhere to be found. "Geez, I forgot. Still in locker, sorry" Casandra regretted.
"Let's take it. I'm curious about the gift you will give me"
Rio grabbed Casandra's hand and led her to the campus locker. They walked hand in hand, Casandra held back her pounding heart and smiled shyly because it was the first time Rio held her hand.
*****
Knock... Knock... Knock... A knock on the door, Anan stood with a friendly smile in front of the lecturer's room.
"Good morning, Prof. Your cake," said Anan, nodding his head politely.
"Well, bring it in. I've been waiting a long time hahaha" replied the lecturer.
After Anan got paid for the cake, he returned to watching outside the door before leaving the lecturer's room. Safe. He thought, because there was no girl in sight. Then Anan came out casually while turning the ignition.
"Handsome cake maker" said the girl who came out of the campus hallway blocking Anan's journey.
"Unlucky!" he said, without thinking he immediately ran past the flower plants. I don't know where he ran, the important thing is that Anan can escape from the gang of college girls.
On the other hand...
"Eh. He's really cool, isn't he?" Casandra whispered while enjoying the sight of the sweet feeling she had been waiting for.
"Uh... Rio"
"Yes Sandra. What's wrong?" Rio turned to look at Casandra with a smile full of charm. Casandra was stunned and forgot what to say to Rio.
In the midst of a flowery heart, someone bumped into Casandra. "Baagggggg" Casandra almost fell but luckily Anan caught her right away.
The beautiful bright eyes that hypnotized anyone who looked at him, now looked at Casandra.
"Handsome... Cake seller" the girls shouted in unison.
"Sorry Miss. I have to go." Casandra immediately fell to the ground because Anan immediately let go of her embrace. Anan immediately grabbed the hat that had fallen from the collision earlier, and immediately ran to his motorbike.
"Hey jerk! Don't run!" Casandra screamed while stroking her aching hip.