Duren's charm, my friend's Dad
Chapter 3

After schoolwork was over we continued with the drama. I actually wanted to go home, but Lila prevented me from coming home. I got permission from my mom too.

"Oh yeah, can I ask you something Malika?" lila said to me while we were watching the drama.

"Why Lil, just ask." I didn't take my eyes off the laptop screen. It just so happened that the drama we were watching was my favorite drama that tells the story of an ordinary girl who married a prince. I always wondered if I could be like him. Unfortunately, it only exists in drama. In a real world where there might be rich men and have everything to do with an ordinary woman like me.

"That's the truth, you why in class like to sleep. Even after the weekend. Didn't you sleep all night until you fell asleep in class almost every day?" ask Lila.

"Don't I tell you I work, I have to work hard for my family." I answered him with a relaxed smile. I have never been ashamed of having to work in school.

"I admire you, Fanya. Although while working but you are also smart in the lesson. I have a lot of study time just not as smart as you."

We watched until someone knocked on Lila's door.

"I'll open it up soon." Lila opened the door. While I was still in bed watching the drama.

"Hi Pah ...."

I heard Lila calling her papa, maybe it was her father who came. Do I need to go say hello. But later, wait for Lila to call me. Right, kan. Lila called me to come closer.

"The flesh, here. I'll introduce you to my Papah" call Lila.

I immediately approached but then I was very surprised to see the figure of the man standing before me.

"Pah, this is my friend, his name is Fanya. Fanya, this is my Papah."

I smiled awkwardly greeting the man. I don't dream of seeing that guy again. And to my surprise, that man was the father of my own best friend. Why does this world feel so narrow.

"Good night Om," I said kindly.

"Well, why be quiet" Lila said to her papa.

"Well, you guys go on. Come down for dinner tonight. Lila, come with Papah for a second." The man simply turned around without giving a smile to return my greeting.

"I'm sorry Papahku yes, Fanya. She's cold as a refrigerator if she doesn't know someone, but she's really nice. Hihih ...."

"Yes, Lil. I'm okay."

Lila went after her papa, long enough she was gone. I don't know what they're talking about. Is it possible that man would forbid Lila from being friends with me. I don't care if he forbids me from being friends with his son. It wasn't me who asked Lila to be friends with me. He himself wants to. No, it's not important to think about that either. I'd better get home before I get kicked out of here.

I've cleaned up my bags and books but then Lila went back to the room.

"Lohh Fanya! Where you going? Why are you getting ready?"

"Ohh this, I have to go home Lil. It's late, I'm afraid I can't get a bus," I said.

"Put the bag, Him. We haven't had dinner yet. You can come home after dinner. Let my driver drive you."

"That doesn't need Lil. I can go home by myself now. We'll see you tomorrow, ok. Oh yes, later your clothes I'll laundry first before flipping."

"You told me that shirt was for you, Ika. Anyway you should have dinner first, come on. My father is waiting downstairs."

"But Lil, I'm actually not good with your Papah. I'm going home." I begged Lila so I could go home.

How can I eat at the same table with them.