Joe William
Batu City University
It's been two days Joe Luntang hung on the streets with no clear purpose.
There are many places he visited. It is not uncommon for Joe to try to sleep on the fifth leg and mingle with scavengers, buskers, even with other street children. Really less work.
Today, Joe visits the town of Batu. He had heard that in the rock hill, before entering the elite area in the rock hill section, there was one of the two famous universities in the city.
Now, he wants to observe what the university is like, and at the same time wants to see if he can continue his education in that place or choose the city of Kemuning only.
Walking like a vagrant, Joe now enters the campus gate where there is a reading, 'WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BATU CITY.
After getting permission from Mr. Security, Joe was now able to freely look around the campus.
"Hmmm... It seems like it is great here to continue education. I'll rent one of the houses in the rock hill condo. Uh no. Condos are too luxurious. It's best to rent a house," Joe murmured inwardly.
Joe took out his cell phone and started calling someone.
Tut's... Tut's... Tut..!
"Hallo Young master," said one voice from across the street.
"Master Baron! Have you taken care of my transfer letter from Globe's University?" Ask Joe the guy he called.
"Oh, young master. Is there anything else I need to do?" Ask Joe.
"Yes. Of course I expect that you will immediately send the letter to the city of Kemuning. You can send it to the address, Complex elite. I'll send it in a minute" said Joe.
"All right, young master. I'll send it to you soon. Where will you continue your education?" Ask Mr. Baron.
"In the city of Batu. It's just, you don't let go of talking! I don't want anyone to know where I went to continue my education. You understand, Mr Baron?"
"I understand, young master!"
"All right! We finally got this call. I'll send the address right away. You can instantly get ready to send me everything I need as a transfer student!"
"By pleasure, young master!"
Joe put his phone back in and walked to the park and sat there.
"Hmmm. Quite a shade here too. But the name of the new place, I again have to adjust to the circumstances. Looking for new friends. It might even find a new enemy" Joe said in his heart.
After being satisfied to look around, and passing by some students who looked astonished at him, Joe finally set his heart to continue his education at Stone City University as a transfer student from Globe's University Quantum City.
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"Namorah. Where are you?" Ask Joe via WhatsApp message.
"Chairman., I am currently in the official house of Uncle Rio," replied Namora.
"Remove that fucking name! Did you forget you had to call me by name?" Joe said to rebuke.
"I'm sorry Joe! Oh yea. Where are you now?"
"You sure Joe? Tiara also went to college there,"
"What's? Do you know where you're from?" Joe asked as he stared at the screen of his phone.
"As long as my father was encouraged by Grandpa Tengku Mahmud in Kuala Nipah, he knew that Tiara had gone to college. In fact, it's possible that he'll be our senior" Namora said.
"Ah shit. But it's okay. It's gonna be something exciting. Oh yeah?! If you're not busy, you should pick me up here. I still don't really understand this area of Batu city,"
"good. I'll be happy to invite you. Don't go anywhere! You're afraid you'll stray!" Reply Namora becanda.
Joe simply replies to Namora's message with a laugh emoji.
Shortly after, a Yamaha R1 motorcycle stopped in front of the campus. And after opening his helmet, Joe found out that it was Namora.
"Gee. Nice bike you?!" Joe said as he circled the large powered motorcycle while giggling in admiration.
"Don't make fun of me, Joe. This motorcycle is my father's legacy. He said once, this motorcycle was a gift from his Boss named Martin. When my father was in prison, the only motorcycle I knew was a relic of him,"
"Honestly, this is great. I want to have it like this. Oh naw. That's too flashy. I want to be a cute, geeky, nerdy student. Wear thick, moon glasses, and then pretend to be scared when yelled at by other students. It must be exciting" Joe said, imagining how he would be treated by those around him.
"What else will the young master and this kind of leader do?!" Namora said in my heart.
"You don't curse me in your heart, Namora!"
"Uhuk uhuk. I'm sorry Joe!" Namora said suddenly coughing.
"Yes already. I can guess the face of a cold person like you. But remember Namora! You're quite famous here. Aside from being the son of Uncle Tigor who was famous in various cities, you were also the nephew of a high-ranking police officer. Act as if we do not know!"
"I understand. You just calm down. I know how you solve every problem you face. In fact, my brain can't even dive into your thoughts that are too deep. I surrendered. Even if you order me to pluck into the sea, I will obey" Namora said earnestly.
"You're too low. In fact, experience is the most valuable teacher in life. I have faced too many threats and tactics. If you were in my position, you would probably be the same. It can be a position between fear and courage. Can read the situation, when you should be iron, and when you should be rubber. But the most obvious thing is, I can't be alone. I'm definitely gonna need you. It is evident that I often fail in a plan. Sometimes I plan like this. But in the end, everything changed according to the situation. You get ready!"
"I'm ready at all times."
"Good! I know we can collaborate well."
"Are you going to sign up tomorrow? I think it's very responsibility. Tomorrow is Saturday."
"On Monday only. Because, tomorrow I will have a meeting in the city of Kemuning. There are some things to discuss. You don't come! Because, I'm going to review some of the projects in Kemuning town, the rock town and the slum alley,"
"alright. Let's go now! You're like a real bum. Salute the young master this one, this one," said Namora. He wants to laugh. But Namora's base. He couldn't laugh at all.
"Eh. Wait up! What is somplak?" Ask Joe.
"You can just search for the meaning on Google!" Namora replied and immediately started the engine.
Seriate...