I'm Just a Figurant
[POV Alex] Ch 89 - Why Cry?

Fail. I didn't meet him. No one is in his house. The number was contacted could not. Where the hell is he going?

"Actually where are we going Ay? Whose house is this?"

"not nobody. Let's go home."

"Keep our date?"

"Date at home. I'm tired." I really don't have the mood anymore. I feel lazy to do anything. Diana stomped her feet, but I don't care.

I drove the car towards the house. I don't know why I feel so upset. As soon as I got home I parked the car carelessly. Get inside the house, go to my room on the second floor.

"Where are you going?" Diana pulled my shirt tail.

"Room. I'm tired, I'm gonna sleep."

"Well what am I? He said a date at home?"

"You're the same Mama. Or ask my brother to be there."

"Sister?" Diana looked at me confused.

"Mama in the back. You seek aja. I'll go upstairs first." Without waiting for Diana's reply I went up to my room. Leaving Diana standing dumbstruck.

I don't care anymore. I feel like my mood is really bad today. Forced to get up early just to pick up sister, then the plan I made to play with the cat turned out to be a failure. Never mind, I'm just going to sleep.

***

I woke up when it was late afternoon. The hunger led me to go downstairs. I meant to go to the kitchen. As I passed the living room, I saw Mama reading a magazine.

"Where's Diana Ma?" my many.

"What do you care?"

"Cuman asked Ma. If not, that's okay." I turned around, but a moment later I felt a pain in my head.

"Awww Ma! Forgive me! Forgive Ma!" My mom is pulling my hair.

"So men are insensitive anyway?! Your nature is the same as your father. Father son is the same! Feel this!" My mom is pulling my hair.

"The boyfriend came instead of being stopped sleeping. It was not brought home. There is no pity. Diana is home! Your brother's a nganterin. Understand a handsome boy?!"

"Ma, seriously sick. Lepasin the hell."

"Nih additional. If Mama says it. Don't just go in the right ear, out the left ear. Know?!"

"Y-yes Ma, understand. Ma, levin. My ears and my head hurt..."

"Which hurts more? Diana's feelings hurt more. Not even invited to a date even left to sleep. Blah... Blah... Blah..." BuPres began to speak while twisting my ears. Sorry I went downstairs. Know so I'd rather hold back hunger than have to feel pain like this.

***

Monday came too. I'm excited again. Today I got to meet the cat. A day not meeting a cat feels so bland. Why did I become like this?

I went to class and saw him sitting there. Excitedly I approached him.

"Hi.." I said.

"Eh... H-hi..."

"Where are you going?"

"Me and Diana were at your house yesterday. But your house has no one. I called you, but your number's off."

"Eh? To myhouse? What's for?"

"We want to take you on the road. Where're you?"

"Oh... I-i'm out..." I was not satisfied with the cat's explanation. I wanted to give him more questions, but soon the teacher came.

Today is the Physics maple exam. Want any exam I'm always ready. Not arrogant. Just by reading a glance I've understood all the subject matter. So when there's a test like this I don't have to bother to study anymore.

I was thinking about the cat. Can he take the exam this time? I decided to pretend to borrow Type X and ask the cat. I was relieved when I saw the answer. Looks like the cat can do it.

This exam was easier than I thought. I finished the exam earlier than the others. As soon as the break bell rang, all the students collected the exam papers.

I turned around, wanting to get her to have a conversation. But soon after Diana came back, took me to the cafeteria. Want me not to obey him.

***

I'm back in class. The cat's seat looked empty. I lifted up my gaze, but I did not find his existence. Where's she?

I left the class and started looking for her. Maybe I'm crazy. What am I looking for? Is it just to give up this bread and milk? I can give it to you in class, right? But I have a feeling, it looks like he's in trouble.

I looked for him in places where he would have been. Such as libraries, multimedia rooms, canteens and even bathrooms. But I still can't find him.

Where the hell is he? Why worry me like this? What is this feeling, actually? It must be just a feeling of pity, right?

I'm starting to get desperate. I can't find him anywhere. I saw the broomsticker standing not far from me. I'll ask him one last time. If I can't find him this time, I'll wait for him in class.

"Excuse me sir."

"Yes Nak?"

"Did you see a girl about this tall, her hair in pigtails, and wearing glasses?" I spoke while demonstrating the characteristics of Khansa.

"That girl is... Looks like you know. If it's not wrong, he's going that way. Probably behind that building." The middle-aged man pointed at the back of the building. After saying thank you, I walked in that direction. I hope to find my cat there.

Slowly I stepped. The closer I got, the more I heard that voice. I heard the sound of crying. Is that Khansa?!

I quickened my pace and looked at the back of the school building. My steps stopped as soon as I saw the scene in front of me.

I saw the girl sitting down while hiding her face in both folds of her hands. His crying voice sounded loud, looking pitiful and slashing with feeling. My heart is like pinched. My heart felt the pain of seeing it that way.

Questions flashed in my brain. But I don't want to assume too much. I subconsciously approached Khansa until the girl turned her head, realizing my whereabouts.

I was stunned to see his face. This time I saw him crying! She never cried even though often not considered by other friends. She never cried even though she had to ride her bike to school or somewhere else! She never cried despite her modest home and had to replace her late mother's role in looking after her sister. What kind of thing made her cry like this? What is the big problem that makes this strong girl cry?!

I wanted to grab her in my arms and tell her not to cry anymore. But I held my hands to do so. I walked up to Khansa and asked...

"Why crying?"

"I-I'm not crying..." The cat answered me with a sigh while wiping his tears. Trying to hide that from me. But it's too late, I've figured it all out. I won't let go until I give you the right answer.

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