Anesta And Mahesa
Waiting for an Answer

"Good morning Nes, last night, good sleep or trouble sleeping, did Mahesa think?"

"Difficult to sleep, finally make a list of questions for research today. May my eyes not be rich 'panda eyes' huh De?"

"Lho, like yesterday you did not tell me you will go to research today"

"Hehehe forgot, because of Mahesa!"

"Hahaha, it's a pity that Mahesa is the scapegoat"

We are both used to delivering our schedules tomorrow. Sometimes it is useful too, because it can remind each other.

And usually we will arrange each other's schedule so that we can accompany each other if we have to go to the research place.

Frankly, if there are friends, it feels better. When you have to wait for the source, there are friends to talk to.

But if when Dea can not accompany, usually I have brought my mainstay weapon to repel saturation, which is novel.

I'm not used to sitting around waiting and not doing anything. Just bengong count people passing by, or the number of lizards on the walls.

"So, who are you at the Tax Office today?"

"Yes alone if you can not accompany, just relax. You must be the boss of the story Mr. Suroto"

"Where the hell is he?"

"That's who likes to accept us in front before meeting the Head of Office"

"Oh yeah, who likes to talk macems? I remember now"

"So, I'm definitely not going to be bosen. The story of Mr. Suroto. Yes, all the stories let him be cool"

"Yes, I have a lecture at about 10. Usually that hour you go there?"

"The agreement is indeed around that hour, hopefully today can meet the Head of Office yes"

I was working on a thesis on Tax Law, and Dea was working on a thesis on Civil Law. So far everything has gone well. Many are helpful especially about book loans for reference.

For a mediocre economy like me, the slightest help I am grateful for. Especially about book loans for my reference. One of them is Mr. Suroto who often lends his tax books to me. So I am very grateful to Mr. Suroto.

"Is this going to college first or straight to the tax office?"

"To college first, this morning I have a lecture at 8. From the campus, go there"

"Oh, time to make it Nes. Where you don't have a motorbike anymore"

"Relax, yesterday I made an agreement with Heru to bring me. Just nganter ntar back home thought of nantilah"

"Oh, yes if anyone can stop. Fortunately, his office is close to the campus nes"

"I'm going to college first!"

I always walk to college, consider it a sport. If a passing friend offers a ride I accept with pleasure. Often I walk and once because of the road while daydreaming, I hit the wheelbarrow. Fortunately, that's okay, but I'm ashamed.

"Okay, mbak if the road is not while daydreaming. Luckily my car was okay".

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"Anesta, so I'm anterin to the tax office?"

"So dong, anterin now yes, you know!"

"Yes, I said yes to Siska first"

"Why not tell off from that, Her. Yes, it's a spit!"

Siska is Heru's girlfriend, and every time I do Heru has to go to her boyfriend. Fear Siska jealous. We have been friends for a long time, even since High School. Long before Heru knew Siska. I find it strange that Siska should be jealous. Heru also rarely goes with me, I know enough to keep our friendship distance.

Until there, I was expected.

"Tumben sir, usually I have to wait a long time"

"So the Head of Office will have a meeting, so if it can be accelerated"

After meeting the Head of Office, I was asked to see Mr. Suroto because there was some additional information that Mr. Suroto would give based on the orders of the Head of Office.

I am always grateful to be met with good people, who help a lot.

I was there about three hours. Chatting, getting a lot of information and input for my script. Tonight I should be able to finish Chapter 1, and tomorrow I will be able to meet with the guidance counselor.

Outside of the drizzle, I saw my wallet getting thinner. Let me just walk home to the boarding house. I developed my light blue umbrella. Enjoyed my trip in the middle of the drizzle.

I always enjoy the rain, sometimes deliberately reaching out to feel its presence touching my skin.

The drizzle often makes my heart sad. I remember many things and turn back the memory in my head.

This time the drizzle reminds me of Mahesa.

"What is he doing right now?"

"Does he remember me?"

"Will he be with me?"

I don't know when to answer, answer her statement of love.

Maybe I should explain everything and ask her the seriousness of her heart.

Will he fight with me or choose to retreat.

I held him in my memory. From the beginning of our meeting until yesterday when he declared his love. "Mahesa, I miss you! "

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When I arrived at the boarding house, I saw that he whom I missed was already sitting sweetly on the terrace.

"Have you waited a long time?"

"Lumayan, where's this rain coming from? From college?"

"No, I'm from the tax office. I met the Head of Office. It's my bias to do my script"

"Where are you from?"

"From college, Trus stopped by here. I want to take the road even rain. Yeah, so we're talking at the box, right?"

"Where am I going?"

"If it doesn't rain, I'll take it there. Surprise. I don't want to say it now"

We were silent for a long time, silent. Maybe only my heart thump sounded like it was beating really fast. I want to say it, but I don't know where to start.

"Sa, there's something I'm going to tell you. About your statement yesterday"

"Anesta, if you're not ready, you don't have to answer right now. I will wait patiently. If today I'm here it's because I want to see you, not to ask for your answer".

"So let us enjoy today as we are today. Set your heart Anesta first, when you are ready. Just tell me"

"Mahesa, I'll talk. So please listen to me"

"Mahesa, there's a difference between us that maybe I think you and you are normal. But not according to my family"

I saw the look in his eyes that didn't understand what I meant. He asked for my explanation.

"My mother never agreed that I had someone close and special outside our tribe"

"My mom just wanted me to have her daughter have a boyfriend who's with us"

"The reason my mom wanted it that way. For I am his greatest daughter, who will be with my future husband, who will guide my brothers especially in matters of custom"

"It's not that I'm scaring you into marriage or wanting to marry you soon. That's not. I just want to give you an idea of what we're going to face up front if our relationship is really serious"

As long as I spoke he kept looking at me, I couldn't make out his eyes.

And now I wait for the seriousness of his heart.