Basque : Liberation
Chapter 4; The Toxic Relationship.

Ding dong's..

Bell went home ringing. The school gate is open. The Golden Eagle disciple dispersed this afternoon. Some people walk on foot, some are riding motorcycles, and some students are also wearing cars.

"Take me off!"

"Where are you going?" Urge Alex.

Alex pulls Nadir's hand. Dragging him from the front of the class to the school gate to somewhere he wants to go. Their commotion attracted the attention of some people, but some were indifferent to each other's self-care.

Don't care.

"Don't be rude rich gini." Pinta Nadir's. "I'm not comfortable if I keep gini rich." He looked at Alex coldly.

Alex loosened his grasp. "Jaudah come with me."

At the school gate, Pras as the head of the security team noticed the dispute. Coincidentally, I was standing guard there. "What the hell is going on, Lex?"

Alex replied with a cynical look. "Lu want to interfere in the private affairs of the cave?"

Nadir who looked could only be silent.

Alex is a student of Pras class, so used to talk casually like that. They are both in second grade. The army that mediates seniors who are about to graduate and the snot boys who just entered this cursed school.

When he got the answer, Pras felt a bit upset. On the other hand, he must also remain professional as a figure of this school. Even though his heart was puffed up to see a girl being treated harshly like that.

"I'm a gapapa, Pras." Nadir was forced.

Hearing that was a little relieved. But still disturb Pras' mind.

"Let's unplug!" Alex quickly pulled Nadir away from the crowd.

Interestingly like that of course the usual thing for Nadir these past few months. It was not the first time he had been treated so harshly. It often raises questions for those around them. 'Why do you still want to survive with that jerk guy?'

[Nadira Amira, second grade, senior student.]

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Meanwhile, at the school gate, Rengga was smoking with his group. As always, where there is Rengga there must be Keni there too. The other leg rests on the other leg, while the eye is focused on the motor that just came out of the school. He turned away for a moment, knowing it was a motorcycle with a price of hundreds of millions.

"Hit that bike, Ken!" Declared.

Keni directly blocked the motor. Successfully made the biker stop pull over. After that followed along with the others besieged.

The 'flaming' gang made sure Pras didn't see what he was going to do. After being sure, then he approached the expensive motor that stopped it.

"Your motorbike is good too." Praise while wiping, also pay attention to every curve of the motor body.

The Royal Enfield Classic 500cc.

The student was immediately bitter. "Yes bang. Just bought papa, for entering the Golden Eagle's reception."

A brilliant idea appeared in Rengga's head. Given he has not been able to budget from the organization's tax this semester. Make it have to rotate the brain in order to stay 'Jajan'.

"Yaudah now you buyin' a cave of cigarettes." Rengga. "What do you want, ken?"

Then Keni replied. "Gua's gonna have a drink, boss. Make ntar malem."

The disciple was perplexed at being poked with such a request.

"Who's your name?" Ask Rengga again.

"Steven, Bang." The reply.

Rengga. "Okay, Stev. Gua nggk care. now you gua namain 'ATM'. Cepet out your money." Pintanya.

Steven gulped, then replied hesitantly. "I don't have money."

"You want to burn your motorbike?" Keni threatened.

By force, Steven gave some of his money to Keni to be processed into their 'Jajan' today. Then Steven went on a panicked face. He did not dare to complain to anyone.

[Steven Reeves, first grade, new student.]

***

Suropati Park.

The soles of their shoes stepped on the fallen leaves in the park near the school.

They intend to stop there.

Nadir knitted his eyebrows colored with a furious face. "You've been rough lately, Lex.?"

"Gua again mumet, you have not added the problem of cave life." Said Alex. "You should support the cave, let it not dissolve there."

Nadir rolled his eyes unmoved.

"Gua doesn't like ya, if you deket same little brother-class lu-" Alex tries to remember. "What's his name?"

"Grand." Brief reply.

"Yes that. It is called a rich store. What anyway? you came home with him?" Tukas Alex's.

"He won the doang, Lex. You're not too rich in gini." Nadir Himbau. "Had to be, she's my deckhouse."

Wijaya got to know Nadir on the first day of school, that morning during the opening ceremony. When he saw Nadir wearing the same uniform, he made him start a chat in front of the boarding house.

Alex was also worried. "That's your dequet's boarding boy?"

"Part of you yesterday couldn't get me." Nadir's Refutation. "So I go home with Wijaya let there be a nemenin."

Alex, who did not accept the pretext, asked. "Where is he going?"

"You know that." Nadir puffed his cheeks. "Then he's still running the organization."

Fara is a new friend Nadir met, he knew him through Alex because he met in the organization. Nadir had trouble making friends, but Fara was different. Although competing like a 'bad girl' but he is a good friend for Nadir.

In fact, Fara felt furious every time she heard Nadir's story about Alex. His treatment of his girlfriend was deeply troubling to those who saw him, including Fara.

Fara is also one of the people who often ask Nadir. 'Why are you still holding on?'

"Lu gausah macem-macem bye." Alex again. "You go home with the boy again.The nutmeg boy will break the cave tomorrow."

***

[Alfonsus Hansel, Third grade, Head of the investigation team.]

Han ate the meatballs he had ordered, accompanied by some of his team members. He raised his legs one, until his hanker was seen on the table. Then chew on the meatballs, while looking towards the gate of the Red Murai school.

"Cave bosses don't calm down eat rich gini." One of the members was worried.

"The boss is also the boss." The other timpal. "We may eat in front of the enemy's headquarters."

"In them we are asking for a moron!" Han said in a soft voice.

The meatball brother who heard their conversation turned his head for a moment, then went back to doing his job, sprinkling celery leaves as well as leeks.

The death of one of the new disciples made Han have to do this reconnaissance. Ensuring it to prevent a major war that could happen.

Han's men continued their meal. A pretence to look faint at the Red Murai disciples. Half of them knew it didn't last long.

A short while later, Red Murai disciples realized their presence. They began to point towards the meatball chicken noodle shop and at once approached towards him.

Realizing that, Han tried to stay relaxed and look unsuspecting.

"Whatever they ask, don't answer." Said Han giving Intruction.

"Ready boss." Replied by whispering.

Now, some people have circled the meatball chicken noodle shop.

"Gapain you here?" Asked a Red Disciple.

"Make the Golden Eagle uniform here. Want to die you?" The other timpal.

Makian also swearing continues to rebuke the store. Meanwhile, the owner of the shop just silently tried not to interfere.

"The cave only eats meatballs." Sahut Han's. "Some say the same meatball cave here is delicious and must be tried.. Is it bang?"

"Your meatballs are so good, bang!" Timpal Hansel again. But bedamy continued with a forced laugh.

Trying to melt the atmosphere was certainly not easy, it would sound strange to the red Murai who heard it. And after a few seconds, they looked at each other.

A wasted effort.

"You wanna eat here out of your uniform, asshole!" Said one student intimidating.

"Yes really!"

"You can wear that uniform here."

Han knew clearly the situation. They were protected by a peace treaty two years ago. Not that they bow to the Golden Eagle for granted, because the Red Murai also has its own territory, which of course should not be disturbed.

With Han's presence of course was considered something suspicious. Obviously a tragedy at two o'clock can happen after this, and will break it down into even more desperate situations. Still, for Hansel the safety of his team members is more important at the moment.

"Open-open-open-open-open!!" An intimidating thunderous sound, to take off the Golden Eagle uniform.

Han is forced to open his school uniform, then put it in a bag. Next followed by the others. His men just followed, without saying a word.

The boisterous sound of successfully making the Golden Eagle open the uniform, enliven the tavern. Hansel and his team were surrounded by about fifty men.

Someone broke the crowd. "What the hell is that?"

A tall guy with a lot of bracelets in his hands. Han who knew that person opened his eyes radiantly, He was named Persih.

"When I see you, Gih." Sapa Han started.

Then persistently ask doubt. "Hansel?"

Nostalgia happens for a moment. But it broke again, after remembering the state of the school they both. They immediately put on a flat face afterwards, as if mediocre.

The crowd was astonished because of those who knew each other.

"Dissolve!" Resolutely breaking the silence.

Hearing that, the Red Murai disciples dispersed one by one.

Then, Han's men were surprised, relieved, and astonished. For a moment they asked in their hearts who it was about. Red Murai disciples could follow his orders.

[Prakoso Girder, Third grade, Red Murai Pillar.]

After the crowd dispersed, Han immediately informed the reason for his arrival to an old friend. "Someone wants a grotto." Definitely brief.

Persistent nodded in understanding, then advised to chat behind the breakaway shop.

"Lucky you were on the same page as that kid." Said brother meatballs.

The Han members frowned. "Why, Bang?"

Brother meatballs sighed. "Parang, celurit, same thing. Stamped on the wagon."

Then, the explanation of the store owner made people who heard him shudder gulp.

"Lu can die at any time." Further again.

As Han chatted Persistently. His men gaped to hear it from Abang sellers Bakso.

***

Melody grasped a piece of wood, her finger dancing between the vibrating strings. Guitar quotes bring out all the unexpressed desires from the bottom of the heart.

And start singing.

...[.The world goes without me...

...No matter what I think...

...I don't know if I'm struggling...

...Or falling into a wound]...

...[.I thought about the departure...

...Everything will be easier...

...But hopes and dreams...

...Keep bothering me]...

The melodious sound vibrates, in tandem with the melody of the guitar passages, blending into harmony. It was as if crying from the sound of the sound, until he stopped and wrote again. An unfinished song he wrote.

[*Note: The remaining lyrics are original works by the author.]

After smoking a smoldering cigarette since. His eyes narrowed a sign that he was enjoying the moment. Then, he returned to his tone and hummed softly.

"Your lyrics are really sad." Lala commented, bringing coffee and snacks. "Try it more and be happy."

Meanwhile, Melody who was writing turned her head. "There is a cave inspiration for the rich."

Lala put a snack on the table.

"Prefer to the gini plan." Its effects.

"You're Americano on ice, aren't you, Mel?" Tanya lala is giving coffee.

"Yes taro." Follow him with a nod.

Melody enjoyed the last suction of her cigarette, which had been idle because she was still good at music. Then, turning it off was piled up many butts that he had sucked.

Lala who was thrusting the coffee, made Melody immediately sip it a little.

"Where? Less what?"

Melody kisses "Coke's bag."

"I'm just as good as you are." Lala shakes. "You can love that rich bitter coffee."

"Jeila Melissa.. Your taste is not growing." Melody replies tease. "Lu said you like chocolate milk from a kid, right."

Lala who was still sipping her chocolate milk chuckled.

"Brown milk made in ice tau tau delicious." He said defend himself.

"Yes. It's up to you." Melody answered lazily arguing. "By the way, how's your friend bonyok yesterday?"

Then Lala answered. "I'm the same as him. A bruise to faint because of me."

"Somehow did he get to bonyok anyway?" Melody knitted her curious brows.

Lala fell silent.

"Do you still want a story?"

He nodded.

"Jude, relax." Answer melody. "Pas suddenly lu telfon gua startled tau. If something happens you can tell the same cave."

"Thank you, Mel. It's dateng." Then Lala's smile broke.

"What's his name?"

"Alvin's."

"Oh yes. Stamp acquaintance anyway but cave forget." Melody remembered it during the reception ceremony. "The heavy waiter's a guy."

"Hmm. Good thing you're strong bopongnya into the car, Mel. If I wasn't strong myself."

"He's aware of the bopong cave?"

"I don't think so.." Lala shakes. "Yesterday, he didn't say much, Mel."

"Good enough."

Melody was actually worried about Lala and wanted to know the truth. It's a shame Lala wasn't ready to tell the story. He realized Lala was hiding something from him. But one thing is for sure, he knows he has to take care of his best friend.

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