
Mary walked quickly and reached the front of the house.
"Mr.. Grandma" call Maria in.
And when we get inside.
"Mr.. Maria.. Pul. "surprised Mary could not continue her words because she saw Ahmad sitting with Grandma.
"Ahmad." point Maria in surprise.
"Mar.. Maria.. " Ahmad stood up from his seat and was surprised to see Maria
For a moment, the two of them looked at each other and were shocked at each other.
"Ahmads.. How come you're here?" asked Maria who was still confused while looking towards Grandma.
Ahmad who was still surprised, confused what to say.
"It's been... Maria wash her feet and change her clothes first" Grandma's orders break the mood.
"Son Ahmad, sit down. "The grandmother commands once again against Ahmad.
Ahmad who listened sat down and turned his gaze towards Grandma.
Maria then rushed to the bathroom to wash her feet and change clothes. Maria took off her uniform and changed into a plain white shirt with shorts over her knees.
After changing his clothes, washing his feet and face, he walked back to the living room to meet Ahmad and Grandma.
"Mary, sit there next to Ahmad. Grandma would say" tell Grandma and Maria to follow.
For some reason on that day, Ahmad felt nervous sitting next to Maria. There was a strange feeling he had never felt before.
"Grandmother already knows what is on your mind, because before you came, Ahmad had asked where Maria's house Pancasila High School child" explained Grandma staring at Maria.
"After apologizing, he innocently asked and before Grandma could answer, you have come" said Grandma sambik chuckled.
"Well.. Son Ahmad, this is Mary's house" Grandma looked at Ahmad with a smile
"Ouch.. Mateng cave" said Ahmad in his heart
"Sir, can you please explain why Ahmad is here all of a sudden?" ask Mary who is confused.
The grandmother answered Mary's question by telling her the beginning of their meeting, to lend Mary's clothes to Ahmad.
Maria was stunned, hearing Grandma's story that could have happened to meet Ahmad.
"Ahmad is here, would like to apologize, if you can't return your clothes, then take her uniform" Grandma explained.
"Yes Nek, I apologise because I completely forgot the narrative where because a lot of things happened" said Ahmad.
"Don't you have to apologize to me?"cletuk Maria while glancing in the opposite direction.
"Hm.. Alright.. Sorry, Mar. Later when I see you I return it" said sorry Ahmad.
"It's okay" Maria replied with a slight smile.
"Then, Ahmad said yes Nek" said Ahmad who immediately stood up and kissed Grandma's hand.
"What don't you eat first, son Ahmad?. Grandma cooked the asem vegetables" said Grandma holding Ahmad's hand.
"No need, thank you very much, because this is cloudy. I think it's going to rain" Ahmad replied and went out and nodded his head at Maria.
When Ahmad stepped his feet out of the house, the rain was very heavy flushing the settlement. Ahmad without a second thought immediately ran fast.
But when he reached the middle of the road, his clothes were soaked like a swimming person, and he was forced to take shelter under the roof of the house of people.
The rain is getting heavier and accompanied by wind, making the direction of the rain is not because of and everywhere. Awful lightning and creepy wind.
Ahmad turned his head right and left trying to find a rather spacious terrace for him to shelter.
While searching, he saw Maria from a distance carrying 2 umbrellas approaching him. Ahmad's eyesight grew increasingly blurry as rainwater hit him.
"Ahmads.. Wear this. " cried Mary loud in the midst of the thundering storm.
Ahmad did not hear Mary's voice.
Without a second thought, Maria pulled Ahmad's hand and took him back to Grandma's rented house.
Ahmad whose left hand was holding an umbrella only resigned when his right hand was pulled by Maria. The two of them struggled through the fierce wind.
Seen, Grandma who was waiting in front of the terrace with worry.
"Ayoo's in.. You're soaking wet" Grandma was very worried and told Ahmad and Maria to change clothes.
Grandma then ran towards the kitchen to cook water and make warm water.
Ahmad who was in front of the terrace immediately opened his clothes. Look at the chest that is plane and the sixpack stomach that is hard, and the V line under his stomach.
"Ofus.. Omo.. What are you doing, kisanak" Maria shocked as she closed her eyes.
"Ohhh.. ****.. Sorry" surprised Ahmad because he forgot there was Maria in front of him.
When Ahmad wanted to wear his clothes back, Maria asked Ahmad to go straight to the bathroom and change clothes.
"You go straight to the bathroom, I'll get you a new shirt" Maria ordered.
Ahmad obeyed Maria's orders and entered the bathroom bare-chested. It turned out that Grandma had cooked water for Ahmad to take a warm bath.
"Thank you very much Grandma, sorry to bother" Ahmad said before closing the bathroom door.
Immediately, Maria headed to her room and picked up her old shirt and trousers.
"I put it here yes, I put it on the seat really" said Maria while putting a small chair for Ahmad's clothes and styling it.
Maria who has not finished styling surprised because the bathroom door was opened and it looks Ahmad who is only wrapped in a towel underneath.
"Good Lord Jesus" said Mary, who suddenly lost her balance by seeing Ahmad half naked.
Maria pointed at the blue towel Ahmad was wearing with trembling hands.
Without further ado, Ahmad took the shirt and went back into the bathroom. Maria was still stunned and stood in front of the door.
"Mary." cried Grandma calling from the kitchen.
"I.. Yes Nek." said Mary who still does not believe if a boy bathes in her house.
"Udah cepet wash your hair in the dishwasher and change clothes and drink this angel tea" said Grandma.
Mary followed Grandma's orders and washed her hair and changed her clothes.
Ahmad then came out of the bathroom and sat in the living room, and Maria followed out of her room. They sat facing each other and drank the anget tea that Grandma had prepared.
"Follow me to the porch" commanded Mary who stood towards the front porch of the house.
Ahmad followed him from behind.
Maria then told Ahmad to sit in the chair next to her and watch and enjoy the rain.
"What are you here for?" ask Maria while sipping her tea.
"Motor" replied Ahmad.
"Hm.. Where did you put it?.cock invisible?" Maria looked at Ahmad
"At the tacik stall in the alley next door. Aman, I'm sure" Ahmad replied while drinking tea
"Oh yes. Nought.. " Mary took a handkerchief in her pocket and handed it to Ahmad.
"Thank you, you lent this handkerchief when I cried in class. And it looks like this is no ordinary handkerchief, looking at the model" Maria added.
"It's yours now. Just wear it" said Ahmad who refused and pushed Maria's hand.
"Ohh.. Yes thank you." said Maria put the handkerchief back in her pocket
"Looking at you like this is completely different from what I thought" Ahmad stared intently at Maria's eyes.
"Indeed. This can be called my new self" Mary replied, turning her gaze towards the rain.
"You mean?" asked Ahmad who was increasingly curious and could not take his eyes off Maria.
"I used to be a quiet kid and it wasn't easy to hang out with anyone. And because of that, a lot of people used it and hurt me" said Maria, who still sees the rain.
"Then a great storm came and completely destroyed my life, and I felt like it was over. But God said something else. He gave the great people around me who were there to help deal with the storm together." added Maria who was always swept away in the story.
"However, the world is cruel and envious to see me happy, so it takes away all that happiness in an instant and my heart is not ready. But then again, I was met with another figure who came and taught me not to fall too deep" added Maria.
"He taught me to be more open and express what came to my mind without thinking too complicated. Appreciate every moment and say good things every time, so as not to make others down" added Maria who deeper into the story.
"Then besides him, there was one great figure that I could somehow survive if not for him". Imbuh Mary.
"Miss Aisyah?" ask Ahmad who immediately understood with those words.
Maria nodded with smiling lips.
"Many things to be grateful for and appreciated. We never know when happiness can be lost and change many things.. I just don't want to regret anything anymore" said the serious Mary and turned her face toward Ahmad.
Ahmad looked at Maria with great admiration and respect. Behind the figure of Maria who looks meek at school, there is a heart of a great woman in it.
"See.. You keep making me curious about you" said Ahmad sincerely.
"really... He's.. He. "the reply of Mary was not aware of what exactly Ahmad had said just now.
"Oh yeah, there's something I want to make sure of" Maria said suddenly
"Sure what?" ahmad was confused
"Just trust me" said Maria.
Ahmad just nodded.
"Hold my hand" Maria's command thrust out her palm
Ahmad, who heard this, was surprised and spouted the tea in his mouth.
"What?" ahmad asked, clearing his lips.
Maria said nothing and looked only at Ahmad.
The hesitant Ahmad finally obeyed Mary and placed his hand on Mary's palm. Then their palms clasped each other
"Softly" said Ahmad inwardly as he stared at his hand and Mary who was holding on tightly.
"I thought so" murmured Maria
"What did you guess?" ahmad asked confused to hear the murmur from Maria.
"Ehemmm." Grandma's artificial coughing voice broke the state and the two of them released their handles.
"grandmother.. Ngagetin" surprised Maria.
"Have come in, Grandma's eating ready" said Grandma
The two of them immediately went in and ate the food Grandma had prepared.
"How's Grandma's cooking?" ask Grandma to Ahmad.
"Such a son, Grandma. I never thought the vegetable asem beans would be this delicious." replied Ahmad while eating food with greed.
"Frequently play here, later Grandma masakin delicious food" said Grandma smiled
"grandmother.. Oh no. " said Maria.
"Each Nek, Ahmad will be as often as possible here" replied Ahmad happily.
It was getting dark and the rain was gone. Ahmad was preparing to go home.
"Mafin Ahmad ya Nek, clothes that yesterday have not been able to return, now borrowed clothes again" said Ahmad
"It's okay, if you've met" replied Grandma while handing over Ahmad's washed uniform.
"Yes already Nek, Ahmad came home yes" said Ahmad.
"Relations... Wait. " exclaimed Mary from behind the house and handed her a black plastic bag.
"What's this?" ask Ahmad.
"That's the same toothbrush as the towel you were wearing" Maria said.
Ahmad could only narrow his eyes mocking Maria.
"Don't forget tomorrow to buy a towel with a toothbrush to replace" said Maria.
"Yes.. Yes, " replied Ahmad.
"Thank you Mar. Thank you for wanting to and sharing a little about your life. I'll see you at school tomorrow. Good night" said Ahmad pamit and walked away.
"Be careful Ahmad" cried Maria waving her hand.
Ahmad looked back and smiled looking at him.