Lies
Just for Yours

It was a promise made at a young age. A promise that can be ignored just like that because it is very difficult to realize. They are even only a dozen years old, not old enough to talk about the future. Working alone is still part-time so they do not know how difficult it is to live even though they also know how difficult it is to get some money because of their poor lives. Only, Karan felt confident that he could live with Raya. In the future, somehow, he dared to say that he would marry the girl one day. Maybe because his feelings for Raya are so great right now or because he is so naive about seeing life. Karan wants to make that wish come true.

While on the other side, Raya looks pensive to hear Karan's words. He remembered that speech or what Karan said as a promise. True, he once said it, but he did not fully mean it that way. He just said it to please Karan. For now, Raya likes Karan so much, but thinking they stepped into the marriage stage, Raya still can't. Maybe for Karan it doesn't matter. The man is smart, he is also good at work. Raya sense whatever Karan does in the future will not matter. That guy will be successful.

But it is different from Raya. He's not quite as smart as Karan. Just paying for school is very difficult. Raya even has to work part-time at one of the restaurants on the edge of town every Saturday and Sunday. He needs a lot of money to support himself so that he will not depend on others. With her difficulties so great, Raya thought Karan would not want to be with her for a long time. Raya is not fast enough for Karan. Later the young man will definitely be able to get a suitable woman to be his partner.

“I remember. I will not forget about that,” chirps Raya assented Karan's words. He did not forget just that he wanted to pretend to forget while hoping Karan forgot what he had said. They are both very young. It is too early to make such a promise. “But we are still SMA. We need to go to college and work. There are still many things to do,” Connect Raya. Although not good at the subject matter, but Raya can still think realistically. He does not want to spend time with dreams that are not necessarily realized. Yes, right, Raya likes Karan. But those feelings are not enough to face a cruel world.

“Yes, but you take it easy, Raya. I will work hard so that I can live you later. If I were rich, I wouldn't let you work. Let me work and you relax at home,” Karan said confidently.

Laughs slowly. “Hey, where can it be like that? If you work, then I have to work too. I know you're going to be successful, but I want to help, too. Not because I'm stupid you think I can't get a job huh. Do you remember who got the job first yesterday? I'm headfirst. You just got it two months ago,” he said bragging. Since setting foot on the High School bench, Raya has started working. He knew that no one could sustain the cost of his education other than himself. That is why he worked in one of the restaurants owned by his Junior High School teacher.

Employing minors is prohibited by the state. However, the rule does not apply in poor neighborhoods that are in short supply like in his village. Not only Raya, almost all children in her village have started working even though they are still very small. Even children who are still sitting on the SD bench have worked in tea factories as laborers. They help their parents to pick tea leaves. The worst of them was following the thugs who lived there into the city. They are looking for money in the wrong way, namely by picking up the belongings of bus passengers. Or maybe more desperate to rob the townspeople. That is why it is not uncommon for police officers to wara-wiri in and out of this village to arrest them.

“Yes, you're right. You are indeed the most skilled at work, Raya. You're very good at getting a job. I admit defeat,” Karan said honestly.

Once again Raya showed a smile on her pink lips. “At least I can beat you now,” he said jokingly.

Raya does not want to remove Karan's desire and wish to marry her. Let it be because Raya believes that as time goes on, Karan will forget by himself against their ridiculous promises. After all, Karan had already fought so much for Raya. Not only does it help with his school fees and teach him various subjects, the reason Karan starts working even if he doesn't need to work is to protect him. Raya knows Karan deliberately chose to work in a minimarket near the restaurant where Raya works because the young man wanted to accompany her. Their area is prone to crime, including crimes against women. Karan who was so worried did not want to let Raya go home alone, but he also could not just ban Raya from working. Finally Karan found his way out by joining work so that he could watch over his lover.

Not enough to get there, Karan also set aside a lot of time for Raya, especially to deliver Raya home either when they go home to work or go home from school. Though their residence is opposite direction, but Karan insists on delivering Raya home safely. No matter how busy Karan is, no matter how busy the young man is, when Raya is about to return home, Karan will eagerly escort her. Karan is the type of man who gives up everything to the woman he loves. Not only money, but time and energy are deployed only to ensure Raya is always in a safe condition.

******

Karan thinks tuition and safety alone are a problem for Raya. But in reality, there are many things going on that Karan cannot do right now. 24 Hours a day is really less for Karan even though he is looking for many ways to make a lot of money. The money from the results of basketball games is not enough because the team he plays for does not always win. Although Karan has issued his ability and energy as much as possible, but basketball is a game between teams. He cannot work alone while his other colleagues are not in good form. As a result, they also do not have to die in the semifinals of high school matches. Even if their team goes to the finals, although not the champion, Karan will get a considerable amount of money as a prize.

With that money you no longer need to work in a restaurant. All of the girls' school fees are handled until they graduate High School. For the tuition fee, then Karan collect money from the results of his part-time work so far. It is still far from enough, but Karan can add it from the results of his part-time work later. Or if he has become a student, he can work fully because it is considered an adult.

Unfortunately there must be something Karan sacrificed from his plan, namely his time with Raya. Unlike the basketball race where Karan still has the leeway to meet his lover, the Olympics are not easy. Karan has to be really focused on learning. Not to mention the teachers who prepare for the Olympics are also very competent teachers who devote their energy to educating Karan. Karan not only represents their school, but he also represents the province to fight with children from other provinces. The training time is quite long. Even for months. As a result, Karan met Raya less and less, even though he kept her company every weekend to work.

Until one day, Karan is surprised to see Raya who is in front of his class. It's five o'clock in the afternoon, it's too late to go home from school. So, why is Raya still there? Karan approached the girl. “Raya?” he called the name of the lover.

Raya who was sitting on the floor while reading a book, raised her head to look at Karan. “You're done practicing?” tanyanya polo's.

Karan nodded. “Yes, why are you still here?” said confused. Raya still wears her school uniform. The girl was still carrying her heavy backpack containing some printed books and a notebook. It means Raya didn't come home. “Do you have any more remedial?” asked the young man while sitting beside Raya. Because rarely meet Karan to be unaware of the development of Raya's lessons. When they want to go to work, Raya rarely talks about lessons. Said boring. Their meeting time was very short and it was a pity to be spent talking about lessons.

The head of Raya is moving. The girl shook her head. “No. Do you think I'm so stupid that I always remedial every exam?” he said he was offended.

Karan could not help but laugh when he saw the face of Raya who looked so cute while being angry like that. “Jeez, I ‘kan just kidding. Why are you so serious, hm? You're getting more sensitive. Are you mens?”

THE PUK!

Raya hits Karan's arm. He spoke in a very upset tone. “Hey, it is impolite to ask about menstruation to a girl! You are really irritating!”

“Finally you look weird today. So, why haven't you come home yet?”

“Because I waited for you.”

“Oho, do you miss?” exchange Karan with a smile. Not forgetting that the young man was staring at Raya with a hopeful gaze that made Raya unable to twitch at all.