Aster Veren
Episode 136's

-Teo

"Arrgh, what have I done?" Oceh Carel rolled over on her bed. Looks frustrated.

"What's wrong with her?" I muttered that I was reading a book on my desk.

Ever since returning from treating Aster, he had been like that. Is his head bumping somewhere? I rarely see him acting crazy like that.

"You're dead!" He said again, this time he curled his body against the wall while saying things I could not understand.

"... You're finally going crazy?" I immediately got a pillow throw right in my face, making me squeal.

"This crazy boy!" I was upset by that unclear attitude.

I took my breath as deep as I could before I finally exhaled, "are you well Carel?" I asked later, but again the boy threw a pillow at me. Luckily this time I was able to avoid it.

"Cont! I'd better go save myself now." My grunt as I grabbed all the books I was studying for the exam tomorrow, and hurried off to go outside the room. But my steps came to a halt as Carel began to speak up.

"Have you ever kissed Kalea?" The question surprised me half to death.

Why is this kid? Why ask bo–doh things like that? My mind remembers all the times I was with Kalea.

"If you remember what it looks like .. where do I want to tell you!" My answer was almost screaming. Besides, how could I possibly open my own disgrace, right? He's a fool, isn't he?

Wait, is this kid not-don't-don't-I continued in my heart along with the pillow that landed back on my face.

"Are you crazy?" My growl returned his sharp gaze.

"Tell me! ever or not?" His grunts.

"You .. Don't-don't-don't already do it? With who?" I asked him to be surprised and immediately threw his face away from me, looking misbehaved.

Eh? The account ... lest my guess be right?

"A–" he replied doubtfully.

"A?" Mumbled wondering.

"As–ter." Further.

"You want to finish off, Mr Ansel, right?" My reflexes.

"Close your mouth! I didn't do it on purpose." With a difficult expression to explain.

"May Mr. Ansel forgive your life." My mumbling pissed him off again. I don't know, it feels funny flirting with her like this. I rarely see him confused. Usually he is the one who always bothers me with his ridicule and teasing.

But as for Mr. Ansel's business, I can't help him. I just hope Mr. Ansel doesn't know. If not, then finish your history Carel.

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- Esther

"Good morning Aster." Sapa Sean surprised me who was walking towards my class.

"Pa–morning Sean." I try to show my best smile.

"How's your wound?" Ask looks worried.

"It's been treated, so it doesn't hurt too much. Is the bruise still visible?"

"Yes, slightly. I'm sorry I couldn't help you, but I saw you with them when the boy slapped you."

"Eh? Sean saw me?" I asked him to make him nod lethargic.

"Po–just the spirit for today's test." I continued trying to shift the topic of conversation that began to feel heavy. Especially when I see Sean's expression.

"Yes you're right. Passion for his test. Let's get a perfect score on the exam today." He agreed with me with his improved expression.

"By the way Sean was, why did you tell my brother yesterday to Kalea? In front of a lot of people. Wouldn't that bring up new rumors?"

"But we are brothers, right?"

"Yes, but your parents with Kalea's parents are separated. You guys aren't blood bound either, so–"

"What's wrong with thinking of her as my sister? I want a sister anyway. But I can't give it." He said when he entered the class.

"Even if new rumors come up about it, I'll stop it. Don't worry." Continue before looking at me and showing her a big smile.

Didn't she? Thank goodness .. I feel happy because there are others who consider Kalea important in addition to her best friend and lover. My mind feels good for Sean and Kalea's relationship.

"Brother huh?" I continued muttering as I remembered Khael whom I could not meet. I think I miss him so much now. He hasn't been gone long. And again this feeling, just like the first time that Carel and I parted ways.

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- Kalea

"The boss ...," I muttered as I threw my body on the bed.

After yesterday's commotion, Nadin and I were summoned to the teacher's room as well as the three women. But Aster went to the UKS because the wound had not been treated, while the Salsa. He's already treated the wound.

We were given a three-day suspension. But Aster and Lusy survived the suspension because they did nothing. The point is Mr. Justin concluded our quarrel for defending our respective friends. And he has also seen the video footage that was on Hendric as evidence.

Tok tok!

The sound of the room door being knocked from the outside, made me rise from my lying position.

"Lea! You're inside?" Nadin's voice made me rush to the door. I quickly opened the door of my room and displayed Nadin's figure there.

"Nadines? What's up?" I asked when I saw him rub his neck.

"That ...," he muttered sounding doubtful, he even looked puzzled.

"Come in first." I let him in.

"Let's go check out Lea's headphone!" The thrill makes me flustered.

"What's wrong with my headphone?" I muttered while grabbing the flat object.

"This–" I continued when I saw some missed calls coming into my headphone. How surprised I was to see my father and papa's number there.

"... It looks like the principal decided to call our parents Lea." It definitely makes me an expert.

That means papa called me because .. but dad. Why'd he call me too? Don't-don't .... My mind thinks it's possible that dad called me.

"But Nadin, didn't Mr Justin think the matter was over? You heard it yesterday, right? We only get a suspension for three days, but if this happens again then the principal will call our parents. But, why ...," I said feeling confused myself.

"Is there any connection with Carel's fiancee? He's the grandson of the owner of this academy, remember?"

"You're right. But her time ... no! I believe he can do it." I remember her tears yesterday.

"really right? Besides he can act and make up stories for his family."

"Yes, even though the acting isn't so good."

"Then what now?"

"How's what? There's nothing we can do but surrender, right?"

"Not that, Mr. Ansel. He could have been on the call, right? If he knows the current condition of Aster, isn't that a bad thing? There's gonna be a family war." Nadin obviously made me worry.

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The time has shown at 02:10 noon, today's exam is over. And when the bell rang Nadin and I were on our way to the principal's room.

Inevitably we will meet with other students who will return to their respective dormitories.

We will be the center of attention. My mind glanced at Nadin and turned to his two friends Lusy who were walking behind me and Nadin.

"Gee!" Shouting Aster stopped my steps, I saw him running towards me and Nadin with his faint smile.

"Where are you going?" Ask when it gets in front of me. I saw that the bruise on his face was covered in bandage tape, and the corner of his lips was covered with a small plaster.

Why do you have to experience this? My mind involuntarily reached for the top of Aster's head.

"Lea?" His words awakened me to the memories of the past when I disturbed him along with Nadin.

I also often hurt her, but never touched her face. And again, I really feel guilty for her. Until I can't stop feeling guilty about her. Because of me, Aster so has a lot of bad memories.

"We're called to the principal's room again." Answer Nadin.

"Eh? Why?"

"You're called again?" Tanya Teo who was already standing behind Aster.

"Don't you say the problem's over?" Sean who has been standing behind Aster as well, side by side with Teo.

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