
The clock ticks exactly at twelve o'clock. I'm still awake. No one knows if it's my birthday. Usually, if you're home, you're the first person to kiss my forehead in the middle of the night blind and pray for the smooth running of all the affairs of life at my new age.
But in the region, I'm just a stranger complaining of fate. It doesn't matter how to celebrate loneliness. As hard as it survives, I can't hide this silence. I swallowed the whole ego in a country far from where I lived. Even at times like this I miss mother-made red porridge that will be served every morning, on the day of my birth every year. But not this time.
My tears are flowing. Decompose all the longing that feels tight. Sedu sedan that I can only share by myself. I swept away the clear lights when someone knocked on the door. Who's been looking for me this late.
As soon as the door opened, the children gathered in front of the room. Looking at me who was confused, Cindy, Lily, and the other kids spilled me wheat flour and eggs. Some blew mini trumpets. I was really surprised by him.
"Happy birthdays ..."
Say them compactly while laughing. Not to forget Nina captured this moment with a mobile phone video.
Huh ! I'm so messy. Dirty pajamas full of flour and melted the smell of rancid eggs. They were happy to see me like this. Jenny came forward carrying a cake pan with candles on it.
"Make a wish"
The other pinta.
While closing my eyes, crying just flowed like that I did not manage to contain it. I'm so moved. It never occurred to me that all this would happen because I did not expect to be treated this way. For me, to be accepted as part of them I am already very grateful.
After making a request, Jenny told me to blow the candle immediately because her hand had been sorely holding the cake since. We laughed at his tirade. After the procession, we did not forget to take pictures together. My eyes are swollen from crying a lot. To be honest, I still don't think that they're preparing this kind of surprise.
Lily got me a towel. I cleaned myself in the toilet. While the others were busy eating the cake in my room. Damn it, when it came back only a few pieces left. Whose birthday is it really ? I'm swearing amusedly.
After complaining of fullness, they sleep one by one because tomorrow there is a morning lecture. I understand, don't forget to thank you for today. Cindy's still in my room with me.
"Why are you bothering this way"
I said when we slept in the bed.
"Ah it's okay. After all, a regional student like you is the furthest from the family. We can visit the next town once a month. But you ? There's no one in your family here"
I smile.
"Later in the afternoon. Pleases. I took you for a walk because it's your birthday. I want you to be impressed later"
I have no power to refuse. They have been so good to me.
"Ohya, I was curious. Why were you with that senior ?"
He got up and looked at me full of search.
"We accidentally met at a donkey near an alley"
"But I felt strange about his attitude. Why is he so surprised to hear you're on a blind date ?"
I'm shaking.
"Let's go to sleep. Please turn the lights off"
Cindy pout.
"Ah, you're not yelling !"
He also pulled the blanket.
Apparently the day I didn't expect finally arrived. At ten in the morning Nina woke us up. Jenny and Lily had left for college in the morning. I was still sleepy hugging the bolster, while he was already noisily dressing up. The plan was to leave at two o'clock in the afternoon after Cindy's boyfriend shift change.
"Aduuuuh !"
Nina threw the stuffed cow when she saw me almost falling asleep again. I lazily headed for the bathroom. Cindy went back to her room to get ready. Though it's still a few hours away, but they're this big.
At half-hour two in the afternoon, the sound of a car horn sounded in front of the house. Oh, apparently their boyfriend has arrived. Cindy hurriedly went down while her right hand was still carrying a hair vise. He has been since I took a shower. Until now it still looks like the fog is preparing itself.
I peeked out of the curtain slit. A little surprised to see the car parked in front of the house. Mini bus pastel yellow. The vehicle looks old and worn. The plate number board alone looks fragile. Are they sure the car will be fine during the trip later ?
Nina shrieks. She frowned herself after the shock of seeing me wearing only a long shirt and jeans.
"Why wear that shirt ?! Are you going to college ?!"
I gawk. Cindy and Nina forced me to sit in the front seat of the makeup glass. They dress me up while nagging. Cindy sneaks into Lily's room. Especially if you are not borrowing clothes. While Nina polishes my face. Is this not excessive.
"We're just going on a blind date, aren't we ?"
"Just shut up ! Appearance is the first thing a man sees !"
I shut my mouth. This afternoon they looked terrible.
Cindy returned to the room with a few pieces of the dress model but remained casual. Then he chose a dress that would fit me later. Also his taste.
Cindy passed.
"Berez. Just change clothes. Hmm. You're beautiful too. Why never dress up ?"
"I just go to college often. Why do I have to wear makeup ?"
Nina looks mangosteen. Before long he hit my head with a comb.
"Hey at least you should wear lipstick, Miss ! Ah, it's hard talking to you. If you have changed clothes downstairs yes. We wait"
I grimaced.
In the middle room, three men were talking to Nina and Cindy.
"Ah that's him. The princess is down"
Cindy cried when she saw me coming down. They smile. He then introduced me to his girlfriend Malvin, Nina's boyfriend David. As well as a guy he was tingling with as a would-be butaku date, Adam.
"You're so pretty"
Adam praises me. He extended a hand introducing himself, I replied accordingly. I was surprised when he tried to kiss the back of my hand, I immediately pulled spontaneously. Something seems wrong with this guy. How could he not stand stale. The four people who watched there laughed at us.
In terms of face and appearance, the man is quite decent. From Cindy I know she's an economics major at our college. Her hair is a little choppy brown. Eyes clear. It's worth repeatedly Cindy reassured me that the guy wasn't bad.
"Are we leaving now ?"
Sela Malvin's.
We headed out to the minibus in front. I don't know where I'm going. Cindy and Malvin sit in the front, Nina and David in the middle. Me and Adam in the back seat.
Adam was busy looking at me. I was honestly made uncomfortable by him. It's very obvious it's typical of active and slightly perverted men. I had to put a bag between us as a barrier because several times Adam deliberately memepet sit me when the place next to it is still wide.
Half annoyed, this old car is not going to go. I opened the glass window because it felt stuffy. The seats are dirty and there is beer garbage. Fishery left door bulkhead.
Actually, it doesn't matter if this old car origin properly maintained. But in reality it's very unmanageable. My eyes caught the corner of the seat, a cloth dangling like a woman's underwear was there. Hiiii. This car has been used for anything by the owner.
Malvin seems to have trouble turning on the car starter. Once it works, it just moves a little dead again. The road is also stalled. He went down to check the engine. From the look on his face, something that was not well was clearly drawn.
He returned to the front seat while telling me that today's event might fail because the car would not turn on. They complain of disappointment. There were two women in front of me who had dressed up. They even borrowed Jenny's camera yesterday.
A black luxury car stopped right beside the steering wheel. Nina soared happily when the windshield of the car opened.
"Need a ride ?"
The sudden appearance of Excell surprised us. He's like a hero of bad luck. Just this time I was grateful to know he had come, to be honest there was comfort in having him among these strangers.
"Senior ??"
Cindy and Nina together. There was a dislike in the faces of her boyfriends.
Taking off his sunglasses, he went down and bent his head from the glass window. Excellent glanced back at me. He smiles. His face turned strange as he looked at the man next to me.
No other choice, we had to move cars. Excellent opened the front door for me. I'm a little flattered. Actually I'd rather be here, while the other friends are behind. There was a boisterous sound they commented on the design of luxury cars equipped with air heating facilities.
The excellence I see today is very different from the one I met at the store yesterday. This guy sitting next to me looks cool in that navy blue shirt. On campus, he was wearing a t-shirt.
He laughed because I had trouble wearing a seatbelt. I rarely get in the car. It was only a few times when riding a car owned by Kak Joe or a taxi.
"Sepent ..."
Said later
"Ha ?"
I still don't understand. He removed his seat belt and approached. I retreated a little in shock. The sturdy hand then coiled, clutching the belt on my left. My heart is beating fast. Even his white neck was clearly visible before his eyes. The fragrant aroma of her perfume was striking. Breathing it gave me a strange sensation.
Excell. He looks more calm. Not as nervous as before while looking at me. My body feels stiff and cannot escape. Now, his face is right in front of my face right now. We quietly looked at each other. His moving eyes hit the heart. As if time had stopped for a moment. My chest is pounding great. His nose was only a few feet from my nose. Real close. The breath felt in the pores of the face.
Eghhs..
I snarled before the other kids realized it. Excellent throttled a few times. He returned to his position, ready to drive.
Ever since last night I've been groggy and half dead. Today that foreign feeling is repeated. Honestly speaking, fighting with her was more fun than having to feel awkward like this.
But why did Excell suddenly appear between us ? it made me believe that this was no mere coincidence. That guy must be up to something.