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The rain flushed the streets of the city so heavily. Varka walked towards Helsha House, Her feelings were a little uneasy after her sister asked about Helsha. He was afraid that his brother would later be able to snatch the only one he had right now. Not caring about his now soaked body, he wanted to make sure and ask Helsha one thing.

Varka pressed the bell of Helsha's house several times but no one opened the door for her, is this house where no one is? Varka again pressed the bell and hoped that this time something came out.

Varka tries to contact Helsha but the girl does not pick up the phone or just return the message.

It had been an hour of varka waiting under the rain, but no one opened the door and neither did Helsha return the message. Helsha may not be at home.

Varka let out a long sigh, looked at the house in front of her and In the end Varka stepped away from the house.

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Helsha looked out her car window, she had just finished dinner outside with her Grandma's family. But because of the rain the road became jammed and Helsha had to go home late. He was a little upset because his phone was left at home, he was afraid if Varka contacted him.

Helsha's eyes rounded as she looked at Varka who was walking away from her house in a drenched condition, was the man waiting for her?

"Sister... Quit..." Helsha patted her sister on the shoulder

"What?"

"Stop, Helsha's coming down here"

"Out the rain dear, be a little longer also until right" said Mother reminded

"Helsha's going down here, there's Varka Bun"

"Yaudah brother stopped here a gapapa, Pake umbrella down"

"Yes Bun"

Helsha got off right after the car stopped, running around holding an umbrella that was almost carried away by the wind

"Varka... Varka.." call Helsha.

Varka turned his head when he heard someone calling him, He narrowed his eyes to see who was running towards him.

"Helsha?" Varka muttered

"Vark..." Call Helsha while running

Varka immediately approached Helsha who almost fell due to the slippery road.

"Be careful dong Sha, what about jatoh? The road can, right? Why run away, where does anyone get sick? Doesn't his leg hurt?" Varka asked as she checked Helsha's leg timidly if anyone was injured

Helsha then pointed her umbrella at Varka so that this man does not rain anymore, Varka who realized it immediately gave back her umbrella to Helsha

"Rain Helsha, will be sick" said Varka

"Why are you also doing the test here? What's up?" Ask Helsha

"Let's go home... Your mother will be angry" said Varka while pulling Helsha's hand to return to her home.

After arriving home, Helsha immediately took a towel and warm tea for Varka. He did not want Varka to get sick from the rain and finally catch a cold

"Why?" Helsha asked after sitting next to Varka

"What?" Ask Varka back

"Ihh.. You why are you talking?"

"Gapa"

"Ihhh Varka, I swear to Helsha very much today with Varka. Usually also if why-why definitely do not know, why now so difficult again. Helsha doesn't like Varka, why the hell? Helsha is wrong with Varka?"

"Helsha won't leave Varka, will she? I'm not gonna let Varka be alone again, right?" Ask Varka suddenly

"Huh? Varka why the hell? Helsha doesn't understand"

"So Brother Gibran nanyain you Sha" said Varka, looking down

"I'm so afraid that later on Brother Gibran ngalihin Your other focus, I'm afraid you will forget me" continued Varka

"That's... Varka said what the hell, Helsha already said there will continue to be for Varka. Varka don't have to be afraid"

"I'm just afraid Sha, I don't have anyone else who cares about me but you. I'm afraid of Sha" Varka said, staring at Helsha

"Don't be afraid, Helsha promised never to let Varka be alone."

"I'm sorry I'm such a cute guy, don't sneak around" Varka said as she wiped the tears that accidentally fell

"That's.. Helsha didn't want to know, who said Varka cengen who? Kan Helsha always said that Varka is strong!! Don't be afraid anymore, Helsha promised not to leave Varka alone"

"Really?"

"Yes, do you believe Helsha?"

"Yes, thank you Sha"

Varka was so happy because finally her feelings could be a little calm tonight. No matter if later he will be scolded for coming home late the most important thing is that he has heard himself from Helsha if this girl will not leave him.

"Sha..."

"Hmmm..."

"After High School, Varka promises to always take care of Helsha, Varka will not be afraid again whatever it is. As long as Helsha is on Varka's side and Varka's side"

"Yes, Helsha promised to continue to exist for Varka and become Varka's next friend"

"Anyway I will definitely take where Helsha wants, from Helsha must be happy" said Varka

"Really huh?"

"Yes, I want us to travel the world together. Wanna?"

"Ihhh really want to.. Helsha wants to go to Paris? Anyway Varka must take Helsha there" said Helsha enthusiastically

Varka smiled, it was very happy to see Helsha who was so enthusiastic to listen to his words. Varka really felt appreciated and heard

"Yes Varka promised, But Wait for Varka to succeed first huh. Varka will show you, Mamah, Papah and brother Gibran that Varka can be proud of them"

"Yes, Helsha must always be the best doain for Varka"

Varka stared fixedly at the girl beside him who was now busy working on his Pr, Very funny. How could a girl as beautiful as this want to be friends with him, but for whatever sake Varka is grateful because Helsha always keeps what she says.

"Helsha..."

"Yes?" Helsha raised her head

"I'm so happy"

"Because what?" Tanya Helsha enthusiastically

"I don't know, anyway since I met you, I've been smiling, laughing and can forget my pain. Thanks yeah"

"Well that dong, Helsha was horrified. Varka should always be happy okay?"

"Siapp... First lady"

Varka laughed at Helsha's slightly reddened face from her words, This girl is so adorable. Truly opium to behold, a painkiller who can always make him heal just by hearing his voice.

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A few months later

Today the Varka family was having lunch together at the dinner table as usual, the atmosphere looks very pleasant for the 3 people who are there except for Varka who can only quietly watch the treatment of his parents who are so fond of Gibran.

"Someone wants Varka to talk" Varka said

Clara and Juna immediately turned to look at Varka looking at her with a slightly dislikeed look as it had interrupted their meal time.

"Varka's in IPA is also like Gibran, and you're proud of me?" Varka

"But I'm sorry because Varka can't get into the top class like Brother Gibran" Varka continued

"Mama said What too! that's why learn Varka's right!"

"Varka's learning too, but Varka's not Gibran's brother!!" Varka

"Nothing is impossible if you want effort, you are not ashamed if your brother entered the superior class but you are not?? My mom is disappointed in you!!" Snapping Clara

"Ma, I'm not Brother Gibran, I'm the same sister Gibran!!"

"Makanya became the son of dong's business" said clara cynical

Varka puts her tools a little hard on the plate causing Clara and Juna to look at her more sharply and get annoyed with what Varka is doing. Varka raised her face and looked with slightly reddened eyes.

"Ma, Pa, once you say 'yes it's okay you've tried' with Varka, Varka just wants that horror from you. Why the hell Mama and papa always a bandingin varka same sister Gibran!"

"Varka. papa and Mama just want you to be a smart child who can be proud of parents like your sister" said Juna

"For example, your brother, he does not play as much as you who run away!!" Cynical Clara

Varka sighed and stood up.

"I also have achievements, my test scores are also good, I have also won championships. But mommy and dad never appreciate my hard work? All this time you've only appreciated Gibran!! I also want to be appreciated!!. All this time Varka has done all the things that Mama equally papa want, but what? You have never really appreciated my hard work!!!."

"Vark...!!" Jerky Juna

"Varka has made an effort to get into the top class like Gibran, but what's the result?? I didn't go in, did I?? Yes it is all because Varka is not Gibran's sister!! Is this Varka your son or not? I guess it isn't?? Because your son is only Gibran!!"

"Vark!! Keep your manners yes, mamah sama papah just want the best for you. Don't be so rude as a child!!" Clara

"Varka sorryin Kaka if you feel discriminated continue..." Gibran said trying to calm Varka down

"No need to apologize, brother!" Varka's words let Gibran's hand go

"The reality that I've always accepted is like that. Maybe I'm just an outcast!!"

"Braziest kid!!!" Jerk Juna while throwing a handbag at Varka with a feeling

"I don't know how lucky you are to be a child!!"

Varka rubbed his cheek that was hit by a lap throw, he sure must have his cheek red again. He lifted his face with a smile on his face, see how his parents answered everything he said.

"I'm sorry that Varka can't be proud of you yet and instead abuse you" said Varka then passed away, ignoring the screams of Juna calling his name.

Now he is going to high school, he is already an adult. There was no longer any reason for him to remain silent when treated arbitrarily, he also wanted to get his rights in this house and get what all this time only his sister got. Maybe Varka was still a little afraid to fight, but at least he had dared to answer the snapping and anger of his parents.

Varka pulls out her cell phone from her pants pocket and calls Helsha. Now that he needs someone to listen to him, Varka no longer hides anything from Helsha, he wants to trust the girl completely.

"Helsha... To the park yuk, Varka wants to tell a story" said Varka as soon as the phone is connected

"Varka gapapa right? Yaudah Helsha is there now, wait"

"Yes, watch out Sha"

The phone connection was cut off, Varka smiled a little because Helsha always knew her situation without having her tell. The girl can always make him calm and comfortable, Helsha can understand Varka well. Sometimes when there is a problem we just want to be heard without being judged.

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"Vark...." Helsha shouted as she looked at Varka sitting in the garden seat

Varka smiled as she looked at Helsha who came to her with the girl's sweet smile.

"Sorry, long ago, the first race of the bike with Kaka hehe"

"Yes yes, who can ride a different motorbike" said Varka while scrambling slowly Helsha hair

"Hehehe... I want High School"

Varka chuckled at Helsha's words

"Varka why? What story do you want?"

Varka was silent for a while, her eyes focused on looking at the clear sky. Varka tried to calm her mind so as not to get too upset

Helsha only watched Varka from the side. Yes this man does look sad now, even Helsha can see if Varka's cheeks are a little red. Helsha always felt very sick when she saw the wounds on Varka's body.

"Vark...."

"Sha... Very cape" said Varka

"Varka cape really?" Ask Helsha softly

Varka just nodded

"It feels like a very evil god with me Sha, I was alone. I used to be a little boy who was supposed to get affection and attention from his parents but it turns out I never got around to it. Helsha, I just want to mamah papa ngerhargain what I have been doing all this time. Am I wrong to wish that?"

"That's wrong Varka.."

"Sha.. how does it feel to be hugged mamah? How does it feel to joke the same way? How does it feel to be careful? Maybe even the last time I was hugged, they were just like I was just born"

Helsha gently rubbed Varka's back while looking warmly at the man

"It feels hugged it warm Varka.."

"Helsha...."

A moment later Varka immediately shed tears in front of Helsha, for the umpteenth time Varka again cried in front of this girl.

"Varka don't cry..." Said Helsha who also took pains to hold back tears

"Sha I want to be Gibran... I want to be loved by Sha too, I want to be hugged, kissed and proud of them. Sha's pain is constantly kayak gini... Tired..." Varka said with a trembling voice

For whatever sake, Helsha was sick to see Varka like this, she did not like to see Varka cry and grieve.

"Vark... Helsha hugs gapapa huh?"

Without waiting for approval from Varka, Helsha immediately touched with Varka's body warmly, he patted Varka's back gently while whispering something.

"Varka cape really? Varka nangis aja gapapa kok, Helsha will not underestimate Varka. Don't get arrested again, Varka? Get out of everything that Varka has been holding, get out everything gapapa. There's Helsha here, Varka's got Helsha, and Varka's not alone.."

Varka's body shook violently in Helsha's arms, she cried so much, even Helsha's shoulders and clothes were wet with Varka's tears. It had been quite a while since the last time Helsha had seen Varka cry and this time the cries of her beloved man finally broke..

"Varka survived? Varka's great, Varka's strong, so will you please survive? Helsha knew this was all very difficult for Varka, but Helsha asked Varka to be strong until Varka could prove to be with the Varka family that Varka was great... And Varka's efforts weren't in vain"

"The cry is as much as Varka, Gapapa. Helsha here Nemenin Varka, Varka is strong. Anyway Varka is great and has to endure huh??" Gentle Helsha speech.

The universe can't you give happiness to this one child, why he should be present in this world if you don't take his side. Until when the universe will always ignore this child, a child so fragile inside out.