Second Change
Chapter 34's

Fifteen minutes on the way, stuck in traffic for five minutes, Mr. Gil and I were just talking about last semester's exam. Don't forget I asked about the B value that was given to me at UTS yesterday.

"You're too vacuumed in class, Lia. Never asked or answered. That's why your value is not enough to get to A." he explained casually. "Try next semester more focused in class. And reduce video calls during class."

My face suddenly became hot from embarrassment. How did Mr Gil know about the video call? I'm sure that during my teaching, he never came to my desk. After all, I always sit back, my phone is automatically blocked by the bench in front of me.

"Many told me. Other lecturers don't mind seeing your good grades. And you're actively following the work of the group." Mr. Gil glimpsed me.

I just sit down and shut up.

"I have no right to interfere in your affairs of romance. But if you explain it to him carefully, I'm sure he'll understand."

"What should I explain to my boyfriend, sir?" I'm still down, but the heat flutter in my chest feels really tight. To the extent that I can't control my voice not to coincide with emotions.

"Well, explain that you're in class and, uh,"

"She also knew I was taking classes. And I also know that he is working. Video calls are limited to the screen that lights up with a mute sound. No one bothered each other." I clenched my hands tightly over my feet to hold back the emotions that forced it to spit out. "In my class, I didn't ask because I understood. I don't answer because I can't. Because I don't want to show off in class. If it's just because my grades are lacking, then I can now judge that you prefer students who show off."

"Alright, I understand" he said after a few minutes of silence.

The biggest bookshop in the city was already in sight.

"Thank you for the ride, sir. Later I will go home alone." I looked down a little at him and left Pak Gil who was still in the parking lot.

My hands were trembling, either because of stifled emotions or because I had spoken harshly to my own lecturer. I'm calming down on the comic shelf. Breathe out Lia. Relax Lia. Its alright. You just say what you should. Mr. Gil will understand your attitude.

After making sure my heart rate was normal again, I came out of my hiding place and started browsing through the bookstore while trying to avoid Mr. Gil. After almost an hour, I finally got to the cashier with five textbooks, two novels and one self-development book. The queue at the cashier is quite long, maybe because it fits perfectly with lunch hours, so the cashier who serves only one. I took this opportunity to check the cellphone that I had neglected because I was busy choosing books.

There was one message from David fifteen minutes ago.

David: Have you had lunch?

Lia : Not yet. Again at the bookstore.

Lia: Buy what book? Try photos.

I photographed the contents of my shopping bag and sent them to David.

David: A lot of it. Pay with my credit card.

Lia : Then I want to add ten more books 😏

David : Buy all contents in bookstore can also be 💵💵

Location: Makaciihh... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

David : : ''A ''Antich

My mood automatically gets better. But only ten minutes. When I got out of the bookstore, a car intercepted me. The same car I was riding in an hour ago.

"Lia, I'll take you along." a head popped out of the window.

I refused while walking towards the exit gate. But the car kept following me at the same speed as my steps. As a result, the cars behind who also want to get out make a long line and honk because they are impatient.

Fucking Mr. Gil.

In order to maintain order and not be reprimanded by the security guards who had approached, I hurriedly got into the car. Mr. Gil raised his hand to the security guard and drove his car steadily out of the gate.

"I'm sorry, Lia." Gil looked at me for a moment.

The eyes behind his glasses looked sincere. Instantly the guilt of the rude and disrespectful words appeared.

"OKAY. I'm sorry." Gil laughed widely. His geeky face grew naive when he smiled widely like this.

Unconsciously I laughed.

***

Today all students who will go to activities outside the campus are gathered in the field. Chairman of BEM - Kak Felix is providing guidance and regulations that must be obeyed during the activity. Our level went to the mountain camp. The departure schedule is the day after tomorrow. List of important items distributed to each participant who participated. Each Force will be accompanied by five BEM members, five committee members and three lecturers.

David was a little unhappy that I was in this activity. He also could not make frequent video calls during the day because he was on duty out of town for several days. A dozen times he reminded me to keep telling me.

On the day of departure, Della and I were not on the bus. Because Della was a committee member, she was assigned to the other force. Which means, I'll be more alone. After making sure my suitcase had gone into the trunk, I got on the bus and chose a seat a bit back next to the window holding my canvas bag sling. The front seats are almost full. Mr. Gil got on the bus, my face was immediately grim. Which means, I will continue to be in his range for four times twenty-four hours. Is he really a psychopath who's after me? I wish this was my delusion.

Mr. Gil walked past some empty seats. Wouldn't he be sitting next to me ? The shadow when on the plane appeared and I was not feeling nauseous.

"Sir Gil is here and he's sitting!"

He was pulled by a group of girls who were his fans and managed to hold Pak Gil sitting in their row. I breathed a sigh of relief. Whoever sits next to me I don't care. It's not Mr. Gil. The journey said it would take five hours. I don't want any free lectures or scribbling information about me and David. At least until now it's safe. The girls are still busy interrogating Mr. Gil.

Ten minutes had already passed, there were still a few empty places, one of which was the chair beside me. Though I was a little hoping that there was a girl sitting next to me, to be able to share a Snack while telling a story. But if there is no, then I can sleep while listening to songs from TWS (True Wireless Stereo) without being disturbed and without being arrogant.

Brother Zio - the BEM member I met in the cafeteria with Della was passing us off. One by one the names are called, including my name. After making sure none of the participants were left behind, Zio folded his paper and stuffed it into his shirt pocket. I didn't notice it again after that because I took TWS out of the bag, put it in my ear and opened the playlist from Spotify. Bruno Mars' song instantly muffled the boisterous sounds on the Bus.

My heart almost jumped out when the TWS next to my ear was suddenly taken.

"Sound what song?"

Brother Zio shook his head to the rhythm of the song 'The Lazy Song'.

I ignored his question and looked out the window with a sour face.

Brother Zio tapped my shoulder with his finger.

"What?!" ketus.

"You're not as friendly as Della said it turned out to be" he said, winking one eye.

I turned my face away from him. "I don't want to be disturbed."

"Alright." Those were the last words spoken to me in the last hour.

"Aren't you hungry?" sak Zio asked me a packet of bread and he was eating one.

"I brought it too. Thanks." Thanks."

"It has diminished its judes. Can you talk to me if so?" Brother Zio chewed while smiling making his thin whiskers move.

I kept quiet while pulling the TWS out of my ear because there was a weak battery warning. Brother Zio also took it off his ear and put it into the TWS box I was holding.

"Your playlist is delicious" he said, inserting the last bite into his mouth.

"Thank you." I replied briefly.

"Lia." call her suddenly serious.

I looked over without answering.

"You want to date me?"

"Well?!"