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tadpole

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Happy Reading

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As usual in the morning, there was nothing special for a Varka. No one woke her up to school, no one told her to eat breakfast and so on that other children usually get. He is used to doing everything on his own without the help of his parents, do not we also have to be independent.

Varka stood in front of the mirror while tidying her hair to slightly cover her forehead which was injured by Juna yesterday's punch. I don't know what the problem is but the Papah suddenly just threw a glass at him, fortunately he is still fine.

"I'm fine and I'll always be fine. I've done my best" Varka told himself.

After that he grabbed his carry bag and went downstairs for breakfast before leaving for school. Every now and then Varka sees her phone vibrating, believing Helsha must have sent a message to wake her up. That's it even though no Varka family woke him up but now he has Helsha who is always with him.

Varka immediately sat down at the table without regard to the presence of Gibran and his parents, Even he was not called to breakfast.

"Ma Gibran will soon enter SMA. Can you please Gibran Les? Can I get into IPA?" Ask Gibran

"May dong dear, where do you want tutoring?"

"Where is it? Gibran was also confused"

"In OG aja dear, it happens there is a papah and good temen also tutoring place" said Papah"

"Jaudah Gibran did it"

Varka just smiled wryly as she ate her breakfast, see how easily her sister got what she wanted while Varka was obedient it felt so rare, every time he asked for something must always end with him being scolded and even beaten.

"You don't need to teach Varka, either" said Clara.

Varka raised her head to look at Clara who was now looking at her cynically

"Yes Ma, I also know myself Kok" replied Varka then resumed his breakfast

Even when Varka had not asked for it, Clara had already banned it first. That is worthless and means he is in this family.

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Helsha walked down the school corridor to a place she had always been with Varka. The park behind the school, the quietest and most beautiful place in the school. Helsha did not stop smiling when Varka said that if he was there and waiting for his arrival, lately they could always spend time together because there were so many empty hours. Teachers are busy preparing for the 3rd grade National Exams and Exams.

Helsha smiled as she looked at Varka who was lying on a chair in the garden. Prudent ideas appear in the head of Helsha, he walked slowly intending to surprise Varka.

"Nobody's funny Sha..." Varka

Helsha immediately pouted while walking towards Varka who was still lying down, but he had walked slowly and Varka also covered his eyes with one hand why he still failed

"Varka mah.. why do you know Helsha has Dateng?? Though Helsha has been slowly the way" said Helsha while sitting on the edge of the legs of Varka

"What I don't know about you.."

"Gombali... Little boy!"

Varka just smiled at Helsha's words. For a few minutes Varka remained silent in his position making Helsha realize that this man is not okay.

"Varka's fine, right?" Ask Helsha

"Hmmm..."

"really? Don't you want to tell Helsha?"

"Hmmm..."

"Yaudah gapapa, but if you want to tell me yes. Don't be held alone, Helsha doesn't like it"

Helsha stared fixedly at the face that was now still closed and silent without a sound. Helsha knew Varka must have cried and deliberately did not want to show her eyes to Helsha. Helsha sighed when she realized that if Varka's forehead was hurt, was Varka hit again? Is Varka unhappy anymore? Moreover, the problem faced by this man before him..?

"Vark..." Call Helsha soft

"Wake up yuk.. Helsha would say it"

Again there is no answer

"Jaudah Helsha goes..."

Hearing that Varka immediately woke up and confirmed his sitting position, Currently he only wants to be accompanied by Helsha.

"Varka why?"

"Gapapa Sha, just want to be won by Helsha alone"

"Why is this? Hit again?" Tanya Helsha touched Varka's hair-covered forehead

"Father..." Varka smiled

Helsha sighed, Again Varka did not tell her. Although Varka is now more open to him but this man is still always hiding things that hurt him.

"Yes... Sorry because Varka still can't be open about all the things that Varka alamin has. Varka's still afraid to..."

"Yes Helsha knows, but Varka has to tell all the things if Varka wants to tell, Helsha will wait. Varka has started to open with Helsha already for Helsha very bright,,"

"Thank you." said Varka.

"Inget yes Varka is not alone now, there is Helsha here" said Helsha smiling.

The two throw smiles at each other. Helsha was a little relieved because lately Varka always told her and told her if there was a problem, At least this man did not feel alone anymore. Helsha herself still did not understand the mind-line of the Varka Family.

Not much is known about Helsha. But from everything he saw and felt, Varka was indeed completely unhappy. Helsha could see from the gaze that always looked lonely and frail, why the universe gave such a sad state to such a kind child.

"Sha..." Call Varka then

"Yes?"

"Varka cape's..." Varka's murmurs were almost inaudible

Helsha was silent to Varka's words, He still had to digest the sentence Varka said. Helsha does not want to think negatively, it could be Varka cape with her school right?

"Varka wants to go home..." Varka

"Vark..." Helsha said while holding Varka's hand.

"Can you?" Varka asked looking at Helsha with slightly reddened eyes holding back tears

"Can what?" Helsha asked a little panicked

"Can Varka come home? Varka's tired of Sha"

"Thank you, Varka can't go anywhere. Varka has to be here with Helsha" Helsha said

"I just want to go home to Sha, don't think anything weird. Gapapa, right?"

"Home?"

"Yes..."

Varka just smiled and ruffled Helsha's hair, she knew what this girl was worried about but she was tired and wanted to go home. Maybe not today but it feels like there will be a day where maybe he can do what Helsha thinks.

"Come on.." take Varka

Helsha only followed Varka's steps leading her to the front of the class, this man did say if he wanted to go home. But honestly Helsha was worried because this time Varka said if he was tired of Helsha, and Helsha knew enough if what Varka meant.

"I go home first, right? You go home with Kaka you yes" said Varka

"Vark... Really go home"

"Yes..."

"Don't go anywhere, tell me right away that you're home"

Varka just smiled and immediately passed away leaving Helsha in front of her class. Varka knew that everything in the world no one had ever sided with him, and he still could not accept Helsha completely. He is still too afraid if later Helsha will also stay away from him like most people so far.

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"Sir..." Call Gibran who is now on the doorstep of his room

"What's up, brother?"

"Do you see you're not alone anymore? Got any temen?"

"Ah... That's what Kaka Helsha means?" Ask varka

"Oh so her name is Helsha huh, your temen?"

"Yes, why?" Ask Varka suspiciously

"What a hell is it."

"Sister." call Varka when Gibran wants to leave

"Don't take Helsha from me huh.."

"meaning?" Ask Gibran

"I only have him brother..."

"Still small deck, just learn there do not have to think of that like. Lagian Kaka is also just aja"

After that Gibran left with a big smile on his face. Varka who saw it only felt worried, he was worried if his sister would approach Helsha and In the end Helsha was also focused on her brother like the others.

This was what he was worried about, Helsha was the only one he had right now. Can't the universe let the girl stay with him, just once he wants to get what he wants.