
Rusdy smiled after seeing Candice sitting on the bench at the Hananto stall. The girl was still wearing the school uniform even though it should have been late at night. Candice must be lazy to go home. And of course Rusdy knows the reason behind Candice's decision. Candice never felt at home, even though the house was often empty.
Rusdy's steps immediately stopped when his ears were ringing with someone's voice. Even with his mind that remembered the figure of the person. Namely Hans along with a myriad of advice that Hans had given in additional learning time to hold himself and the students involved brawl so as not to do the brawl again will only begin.
"How close are you to Candice, Rusdy?" hans asked at the time.
Rusdy scrunched his forehead. "What's the matter, sir? How much kepo?" reply asked.
"Nothing. I was just surprised, Candice ran away in a hurry to save you from being arrested by the police, even though you were still netted together. When I threatened not to make you go to class, he immediately fell on me. Mm, are you guys dating?"
"En-no, sir! We're just close. That'sthat's all. Very close friend!" sahut Rusdy who at that time looked nervous. "So-so it's only natural that Candice is like that. If only in Candice's position and for Candice's sake, I would have done it, too, sir!"
Hans sighed and immediately stopped his steps right in front of Rusdy who was standing firmly in front of the blackboard. He noticed Rusdy's face filled with nervousness. The boy, who said he had a painful past, seemed to like Candice. And that's what Hans used.
"If you love Candice. Whether as a friend or more than just a friend, you should encourage him to stay focused on learning. Stop making him brawl or hang out clearly with your gang, Rusdy," said Hans.
Rusdy chimed in, "I never took him, sir! Really am! Since first grade, he did not have many friends. And suddenly gathered in the place of tongkrongan, as well as participate in extracurricular karate. Until he finally joined himself to us. I also don't want him to end up being a bad boy like us times, sir. I also did not ask him twice to not join the brawl. But he's too hard to persuade."
"Well, the key is in you, Rusdy Prince. If you stop doing bad things, including stopping all bad activities with your gang members, I think Candice will stop. Try to think, Candice has no father. His mother probably worked very hard alone. Candice continues to graduate with very poor grades, or even until issued before successfully completing third grade learning. Such a beautiful child isn't it too unfortunate, Rusdy? Including you and your friends of course, Mas Rusdy. Therefore, it is not only Candice that I want to stop, but also you and your friends. You guys are already clear three, twelfth grade! I think two years is enough to quench your thirst to be a hotshot."
Rusdy could only swallow the saliva at that time. Wanting to feel annoyed at Hans, he was unable to. Hans's reasoning makes perfect sense. Especially about Candice which should be more attention.
"During classmeet, throughout the holidays, invite all your friends to follow my learning. At least you can divert your hobbies by studying with me. Because I also have to vouch for you, after making a promise to my friend who works in the police. You can also take Candice, but if she still doesn't want to, at least she can't do anything bad and can rest at home."
Well, Hans' words made Rusdy and his friends almost lose their entire vacation day. But on the other hand, he who is threatened not to go to class or even threatened to be expelled because it was secured, in the end can go to class as promised Hans. Even with Candice, even though the child did not participate in learning at all. And Hans's request that Rusdy think about Candice's future as well, remained a strong doctrine until Rusdy no longer accepted any challenges from other school students.
"Sir, one iced tea yes, sir!" rusdy said to Hananto who certainly could not close the stall because of Candice.
"OK, Den!" sahut Hananto behind a storefront that is almost empty because the food menu wartegnya already sold a lot.
Candice sighed. The next second, he looked at Rusdy who he had been having a hard time meeting lately. "Don't, Rus! You're a smart kid, aren't you? Until it is hard to find. Crazy one! I miss you!"
"Sorry, Candice. Not to avoid, but I'm just repenting. After learning from Hans, I realized that my brain was too dull. I want to graduate" said Rusdy.
"It looks like it is. Even though my parents are divorced, they still want me to continue my education. And now I'm in third grade. I think I should start getting serious. No longer accepting the challenge. Basketball is just a hobby now. After the second semester came, I must have stopped playing immediately, let the second graders continue. After all, two years seems like enough for us to be brats, Candice."
"Then what about me? I'm gonna be bored, Rus. I have no hobby of learning. At home too bad."
Rusdy stared at Candice as Hananto arrived with his order, including a warm plate of fried food for himself and the girl.
"We can still play together, maybe also learn together" said Rusdy. "We've created a lot of memories at that High School, Cand."
Candice fell silent while observing Rusdy who was much more different. It seems like Hans' attempt to change Rusdy has been successful. Because this is Rusdy! Badung kid who is also very brutal! But just now Rusdy said positive things that impressed him more mature. Until making Candice no longer able to persuade. The girl realized that everyone has the right to pursue the future even though he was once a super naughty boy.
Ah, Candice became reminded of Hans words. The best revenge is to show success. If later Candice who has been successful can find Ferguz Louis, will Ferguz be stunned by the achievement of Candice? However, does Candice also still have a chance to be a good child? His current position was really difficult. He has no motivation whatsoever.
And on the other hand, he has to prepare himself about the possibility of his mother being humiliated by the legitimate wife and three children of Tony Dharmendra. If at that time comes, how will Candice defend her mother who is clearly wrong and how will she cover her face that might be embarrassed by her mother's behavior as a mistress? Just thinking about it Candice was dizzy, let alone thinking about her future which was definitely gloomy.
"Ah, Rusdy, I have a new friend. Weak girls who are often bullied. You know, don't you, I hate bullies the most? Actually, I didn't intentionally defend him, when he was almost bothered by his gang, the Jungkung. I forgot his name, but it looks like the name of the boy I'm friends with. Haha. Funny huh? Just a little defending, I'm already considered a hero" said Candice who discussed other issues.
Rusdy scrunched his forehead. "Waaaah! Candice finally did haha. I think it's a gift for you to finally get to class, my Candy!" the answer.
"Haha, what gift? A weak child's gift? I also had a fight with the Jungle to make him cry, and I was arrested with Hans. Maybe let me not chase that Jangkung. Afraid that I really make them battered, but not. I had no such intention, only to be deterred, I pushed the boy against the wall. And while walking to the motor park area, I saw Hans's car hanging out alone. I had dark eyes, haha, I punched all the tires of his car. And in the end I was caught again."
"Candice! Crazy one! He's a teacher! New teacher! And he said rich man's son!"
Candice glanced at Rusdy. "Have you heard about that rumor? Really really?"
"From the car was also visible. That's why we have to be careful of him. Probably many connections. Maybe he makes us unable to find work or continue college with various connections, Candice! Don't make trouble with him!"
Candice fell silent, confirming Rusdy's remarks, which Hans himself had also acknowledged, that Hans had many connections. That statement finally made Candice aware of something. Hans's background is not a random person seems to have been the reason why someone who could be the Headmaster to send Hans to handle Candice and Rusdy, maybe Anhar too. Because with the privilege, Hans can spread threats that will affect their future later.
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