Loving the Arogant Army
2. Dhezia Frustrated

At 07:00 a.m.in Los Angeles,

“Huuufftt!!”

Dhezia opened her eyes and sat on the edge of the bed, sighing deeply inside the bedroom of a modest apartment in downtown Los Angeles. He couldn't sleep last night. Soon he will leave town

his beloved Los Angeles, his study of Early Childhood Education, left behind his best friend, Brielle. And also the man he's liked since his first semester, Gabriel Holdon.

"Argh! Lupain that bule guy! Maybe I should go back to Indonesia" he murmured while thinking about what would happen later.

If he is returned to Indonesia. How's the next lecture? Can Dhezia return to college in America after Covid has eased and the economy is improving again? Or does the study have to end here? How could his sponsor who is a large company in the field of school bag industry is now bankrupt

due to viruses that attack in all parts of the world. And the impact came to Dhezia who lost her scholarship because the company that issued her scholarship sponsor was bankrupt.

But there is no point in Dhezia constantly thinking about her fate. Dhezia believes there must be wisdom behind everything that is happening to her at this time.

Dhezia woke up from her daydream, then rushed to shower and dress up, Dhezia was wearing white jeans, a simple shirt with a ribbon strap on her abdomen, Dhezia's long hair was unraveled. Dhezia too

have bangs on the forehead, make it look elegant, then use his favorite flat shoes, do not forget to wear a black mask. Indeed the look of Indonesian girls even though he was in America. Not to forget also he sent a message to Brielle and asked Brielle to meet him in the campus garden.

(“Good morning, Brielle, can you meet me later on campus?”) ask Dhezia in a short message.

(“Hey, Anastasya yo! I could, by chance, meet Mr. Hilton today on campus,”) replied Brielle.

(“Oke, later we meet at the Campus Park of the Faculty of Education and Sports, yes! See you!”) reply Dhezia through short message.

Dhezia then rushed to the campus to take care of all her files. The atmosphere of the campus looks lonely because it is still a pandemic conditions COVID-19. After taking care of all the administration of her return, Dhezia then met her best friend to send her good-bye to her best friend, Brielle Smith.

Dhezia and Brielle have been friends for almost two semesters. Dhezia knew Brielle when she was a freshman on campus. At that time there was an introduction to the University environment for all new students. All new students are brought in by the University Manager walking around the faculty.

Dhezia and Brielle both entered the Faculty of Education and Sport. While touring the Faculty Swimming Pool Area, Dhezia accidentally slipped and fell into the pool. Dhezia, who is still learning to swim, seems to have difficulty getting over, another freshman laughs at Dhezia.

But at that time, Brielle who was still wearing her dress shirt went down to the pool to save Dhezia.

"Thank you for saving me, what's your name? I'm Dhezia Anastasya" said Dhezia, thrusting her hand at Brielle.

"Brielle Smith's. Nice to meet you, Anastasya. Next time be more careful yes," welcome Brielle to grab Dhezia's hand at that time.

That's how Dhezia and Brielle know each other to be friends until now. Brielle then majored in Sports Education and Dhezia majored in Early Childhood Education. Although different majors, Brielle was the one who helped Dhezia when faced with difficulties for almost two semesters, from starting to find an apartment suitable for Dhezia, discussing together completing college assignments to friends vent about anything.

"Brielle!" shouted Dhezia while running towards her best friend.

"Hey yoo, Anastasiya!" brielle answered looking towards the source of the sound.

Indeed Brielle prefers to call Dhezia by the name of Anastasya, because of the habit of Americans calling by first name. Dhezia hugged Brielle very tightly, then said,

"Thank you for everything, Brielle. It's been my best friend for as long as I've been here" Dhezia said with glassy eyes.

"Don't forget me, Anastasya! I hope you're okay wherever you are, and destiny is always on your side" Brielle said, replying to Dhezia's embrace.

"It's mine, but I love it to you, Anastasya. Actually it's my lucky charm, I always win the High Jump Olympics don't I?" Brielle. Then she offered her Katsina Doll.

"But, this is your darling Brielle, how could you love this for me?" ask her.

Brielle then smiled and replied,

"It's okay, love me again when I need it later Yes Anastasya, I will visit you to Indonesia when I will take part in the High Jump Olympics in the coming year!”

"Ah well, thank you, Brielle" I said with a smile on her face.

"Take care of yourself, Anastasya! Should I take you to the airport later?" ask her to Dhezia.

I nodded while smiling at him.

"No need, Brielle. You said you were going to see Mr. Hilton today" Dhezia said. Then passed by while waving her hand at Brielle.

According to Dhezia, he will be even more sad if he returns to Indonesia must be escorted by Brielle to the airport. Somehow Dhezia feels like the American country doesn't want to accept it.

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After waving her hand at Brielle's sign ‘goodbye’, Dhezia walked out the campus gate to her apartment about to pack up all her belongings then returned to Indonesia. But his steps came to a halt when he saw the man across the street. The guy who laughed at her during her music and dance class last semester. Yes it's Gabriel.

Dhezia smiles happily, planning to approach and greet Gabriel for the first and possibly the last time Dhezia is in America.

"Chap…,"

Dhezia who was about to shout called out the name of the man fell silent when she found out that there was a woman hugging Gabriel from behind with a laugh.

Then Gabriel turned around and kissed the woman's lips. Nicole. It turns out Gabriel is Nicole's lover. Student of Sports Education. Just like Brielle. Of course, Gabriel is handsome where he may not have a girlfriend yet. And the boyfriend turned out to be Nicole! One Prodi with his best friend, Brielle. And Nicole is Brielle's enemy and rival in the grades as well as in the selection of Olympic participants. They never get along. While Dhezia looked at Gabriel and Nicole across the street. Without tears Dhezia dripped

wetting cheeks.

"Even after college to America I still have never felt how it feels to have a lover" he said. Then wiped his tears, and passed towards his apartment.

While it seems Gabriel, who is with Nicole, seems to see Dhezia across the street, looking from afar the girl wipes away her tears.

"He was crying? Why is the dancing girl crying?" his mind in the heart.

Gabriel, who was curious about the woman he saw dancing yesterday, was crying across the street before passing by and was looking for a logical reason for Nicole to follow where Dhezia went and why Dhezia was crying out.

"Baby, I forgot if I should see Mr. Hilton today, I have a consultation regarding the Olympics being canceled due to a pandemic situation, can you go home alone once?" ask Gabriel to Nicole.

"Oh sure, no problem, please meet Mr. Hilton is now Mr. Holdon, haha," Nicole replied with a laugh. Then he kissed her lips, and left them.

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