At Least I’M Free
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Somewhere not far from Tunas Nusa High School, a gray cloud rolled over the futsal stadium building that Arvin entered. The distinctive rubbery aroma of the field is welcomed along with the echo of the sound of people who are seriously competing dribbling towards the opponent's goal.

While putting both hands into his pants pocket, Arvin began to circulate his gaze to each corner of the field and the spectator bench. It would be amazing if Ersya and Renaldi had this one, even though Arvin knew such a thing would not be possible.

"Back break yak!"

Distracted by the yell, Arvin found a man dressed in a full jersey running outside the room and sitting on the bench. The man grabbed a sports towel from inside the bag and rubbed it against the head.

Arvin watched her in silence, he knew her. The last look at that person's face was when a noisier video of Lilya in the canteen was spread among the students. That person is a close friend of Renaldi who in the recording seems to be trying hard to understand laughter.

Long before that too Arvin was quite familiar with it. He was once a patient who was cared for Sarah, Arvin's mother.

Although feeling awkward, Arvin decided to approach with the hope that the person still remembered him.

"Well, do you still like maen?" Arvin said when he arrived in front of him. "Zidan, don't his legs hurt?"

Hearing his name called, the man named Zidan immediately put away the towel that blocked his view.

When he saw Arvin he immediately squinted his eyes as if he was researching and remembering the identity of the figure before him.

"S... vin?" Guess Zidan who a few seconds later immediately cheered. "Weh! How long is it? A year? Where are you going?"

"Now six months." Arvin corrected politely.

"Seriously? The feeling of the last tournament was long ago, haha! Uh, sit around don't stand still, pegel!

Arvin complied and sat down beside him. "By the way, how are you?" He glanced at Zidan's straightened leg.

"Oh, this?" Zidan moved his right leg. "It's just relaxing. You can not be long anyway, a little have to rest, but can still give the numbers!" Zidan smiled widely while giving a thumbs up.

Arvin smiled in response to that pretentious reaction. Without reading the micro expression, Arvin understood, because after all he was there when Zidan's leg was seriously injured in the inter-school tournament.

Although not life-threatening, the injury made Zidan could not participate in the tournament anymore. Even now, the side effects are still felt.

"Oh yeah, tumben came here, want maen too?" Zidan asked cheerfully and then downed his mineral water.

Arvin leaned over, propped up his chin next to the ladder, watching the people playing on the field. "In fact again nyari Ersya, the next time he went to watch his girlfriend maen, but it's like Renaldi also not there?"

"Uhuk!! Ukhuk!"

Zidan instantly vomited out the remaining water in his mouth and coughed while patting his chest.

Seeing that reaction, Arvin smiled faintly. "Look off dong drinking it..."

"Haha! Yes, what the fuck is the cave using all sprain! Huh-uhuk!!" It was obvious that Zidan was trying hard to cover up his shocked expression. "Eh, why is he why should I look for him?"

Of course Arvin will not let go of this opportunity, because the more anxious and panicked a person, the ability to think and make decisions is not mature. As a result, information can be unknowingly tucked away easily.

"The teacher told me, from the school, also said that Ersya did not enter the class." While talking, Arvin's eyes immediately noticed Zidan's movements. "If you still don't see the police, he said."

"Woah seriously haha! At most he's the same as Renaldi, right? Are you trying to get to her house?" Zidan scratched his neck which was clearly not itchy before finally crossing the wrist on the stomach.

That self-closing attitude again made Arvin smile. "Udah. There is also no there. I think from the morning they go together. Oh yeah, Renaldi didn't go to school? You're her classmate."

Although already know the answer, Arvin still asked the question to see the reaction to be shown his interlocutor.

"Emang not in class anyway.. d-in his house is also not there huh? Whoa, where are they? It's weird, haha..." Zidan wiped the sweat on his forehead with the end of the towel. Different from before, this time it was cold sweat that he wiped.

"A little exaggeration is not the case." replied Zidan who inexplicably sounded more lethargic.

"Too to a place a bit far in this city, hmm... if the protected forest is not possible to enter, if the port? Maybe not?"

Zidan's eyebrows and eyes rose simultaneously when he heard the word 'port'. Although it was only for a moment, Arvin could see it clearly.

Arvin lowered his gaze holding back laughter. Humans are truly unique creatures, even when they hide something, their bodies are still trying to tell the truth. That's why he likes to observe micro expressions and body language. Sometimes, they are too entertaining to pass up.

"Can't you think about it? Isn't it more common to update to the mall or cafe?" There was panic in Zidan's voice, as if in a hurry to straighten something out.

"It's precisely because in the cafe or mall they don't exist, the cave so the thought of another place." Arvin straightened his body and tendered while putting his hand back in his pocket. "Maybe they're the cat-killingan again. In the port there are many warehouses not kepake, suitable for hiding places, right?”

"Why do they have to hide that cake?!" Unknowingly Zidan's voice rose. His face looks hard. Although a little surprised, Arvin was happy because for the first time Zidan expressed what he felt. From there, Arvin can draw conclusions.

Apparently, Renaldi did tell Zidan where he and Ersya were going without explaining why. That's quite reasonable considering the reason may be related to the murder case. Of course for Zidan who is his best friend, it is quite annoying.

"Hoy! Maen again isn't she?" Shouted his teammate from the room.

As if awakened, Zidan blinked his eyes and poked into the air. "Nat!" Then he smiled awkwardly at Arvin. "Sorry vin, the cave really doesn't know where Renaldi or Ersya is..."

Arvin nodded then got up and extended his hand. "The purpose of the cave here is not to attract Ersya doang."

"What dong?" Zidan grabbed Arvin's hand in confusion.

"You want advice." Arvin smiled brightly. "Torture yourself there is also a limit, not just about the feet, but friendship as well. Later.. if there is a police officer come in you, just answer as it is, do not cake earlier."

Zidan instantly let go of his grasp. "What do you mean...?"

"Make a new person do sports, your hands are cold, yes" said Arvin calmly without intention to explain further. "It's a cave pamit want to continue nyari."

After waving his hand, Arvin turned casually towards the exit. Although his feelings were disturbed, Zidan only pensively let him go.

When he arrived outside Arvin reached his HP to tell Lilya. However, just about to press the call button, a phone notification took over the screen.

Seeing the name that was plastered Arvin was frowning.

The beep!

"Callo, Udo?"

There was the sound of a bang and a bang from across the connection. It took a while for the caller to raise his voice.

"Vin.. t-help!"

"Please what? By the way that's so-so"

"Lia Vin! Help!"

Arvin's face turned serious. “Do you where? Lia why?”

There was another sound of impact and broken goods.

“D-day..”.