DEALLOVES
2 | Dera Meet Al Again

Since then the relationship between Dika and Dimas as brother sister did not go well. Dera decides to stay away from the two of them so as not to make things worse. Somehow the fate of Dera and Dika's friendship and Dera's love for David.

A few months have passed, Yoshita and David have actually broken up. That means there might be a chance for Dera to get David's heart.

At the math Olympiad on the umpteenth day, Dera finally had a chance to talk to David.

"Hi Dera's. How are you?"

"Good Brother. Brother himself??"

"I'm good too. Oh yeah, I just found out from our guide Miss Sesil if it turns out you're the same age as me."

"Oh that, yes Brother David."

"By the way, if you can tell, what happened in your old school? Why did you break up moving here? Especially having to repeat again from tenth grade."

"eeee. Sorry, I can't tell my sister much. But the point is I moved here on purpose in the hope that my future was better and things were going better. That's Brother."

"Oh, emm... I'm sorry if I was a-"

"Father Brother!"

Both are silent now. I don't know what possessed Dera's mind until she dared to express her feelings to David.

"Sister David, I'm sorry I was so sassy. But... I love Brother, I'm in love with Brother David."

David was glaring for a moment. He was really surprised by what he heard from Dera just now. Just this first time there was a girl who dared to express her feelings of liking first.

"Ra, are you serious? Am I wrong?" david asked still in disbelief.

"I'm serious, brother. Sorry if the effect is a bit like that. But I really liked Brother even since I first saw Brother David in the hall. Because I know Brother David has broken up with Sister's boyfriend, I don't think it's a problem if I try to say this to Brother."

"So, um this means you want us to date?"

"Ehh, yes Brother. That's if David doesn't mind."

After a moment of silence, David gave his answer.

"Ehm, Wally. Gini yes. Sorry Dera I didn't mean to hurt you. But I can't right now. Sorry Dera!"

Dera's courage to declare love first turns out to have ended with rejection.

Dera is heartbroken. However, now he could not confide anymore to anyone, including to Dika. Dika is now getting away from Dera. Dera had to try himself to immediately move on from David.

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Back at school, Dera is still training for the math olympics. When he met David, Dera felt more wrong. However, Dera kept trying to calm down.

Returning from Olympic training, Dera took the bus herself.

On the bus, he unexpectedly met someone he knew.

"Ehm, you're Dera, right?"

"Sir Al?? I didn't expect to see you here."

"Yes, we haven't seen each other in a long time. How are you doing?"

"Good Sir. How's Mr Al?"

"I'm good. You just got back from school?"

"Yes sir."

"Dera, would you like to talk to me?"

They decided to talk to each other in the park near Dera's house.

"Ra, where do you go to school now?"

"In High School Satya Pelita Pak."

"Oh, I know the place. Hm, you don't miss your old school friends?"

"Eh... I don't know either, sir. Confused..."

Dera just fell silent.

"Dera, don't you miss me too?"

"Sir Al..."

"You left suddenly. You're not even exactly the same as me."

"I'm sorry Mr. Al. I was just saying the same thing to some teachers. It was Friday, but Mr. Al wasn't there. Um, sir I'm going home first."

"Yes, I'm anther to your house. But also walk. Hehe... I mean, I'll take you home."

"No need sir. I went home alone. It's also from here."

"Yes, be careful!"

•••

Dera thought back to Al. Al is a teacher of literature at the former Dera school. A handsome man with a young age, 26 years old.

Al's charismatic figure and friendly attitude make him an idol of the girls, no doubt including Dera as well. Dera used to be interested in his former literature teacher.

Whether Dera felt it was a serious feeling or just ordinary admiration, Dera only felt the figure of Al was able to brighten his day, arousing his spirit even on the worst day, and the small attention of Al easily makes it convenient. Maybe it can be interpreted as 'falling in love'.

However, his love used to clap one hand because Al already had a girlfriend. Dera had even recently forgotten all about her former teacher.

When the math Olympiad day arrived, it turned out to be the venue of the event at Dera's old school. There Dera meets Al again. Al and Dera had a lot to talk about. Dera even told David about Al. Al seems annoyed to hear Dera's story about the man she likes. There was a strange feeling stirring in Al's heart. Their conversation ended because Dera had to leave the place.

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Al realized the turmoil he had experienced so far turned out to be a deep affection for Dera so that he did not want to if until Dera liked another man.

Al is determined to express his feelings for Dera if they are reunited later.

•••

Destiny also speaks. Dera had to return to his old school to finish the Olympics and won the first prize.

David congratulated Dera.

"Dera, congratulations."

"Thank you Brother David."

"Ehm Dera, about your offer that was-I, maybe now I can accept your request."

Dera surprised.

"Eh, Brother David. Sorry, but I can't. I've moved on from Brother."

"But Dera, I... Dera wait!!"

Dera rejected David outright. He had no interest in pursuing his love anymore since David rejected him at that time.

Still in the same place. Al meets again with Dera.

"Sir Al, we'll see you again."

"Yes Dera. Oh yes, congratulations on your victory."

"Thank You Sir."

"Ehm Dera, you come with me!"

Al invites Dera to the side of the department building, where Al first meets Dera.

"Sir Al, what are we doing here?"

Al holds Dera's hand.

"Dera, I want this place to be a witness for both of us. Dera, I want us both to be able to have a serious relationship. I just realized I was in love with you. Do you want to be my lover?"