Senior Junior Love Romance
24
Instantly the atmosphere became quiet and awkward among the four of them, only the sound of the hustle and bustle of the people in the cafeteria was the setting.
Bara secretly observes Rendra and Dita who do not talk to each other but look like there is something between them. Whether it was true that they were hiding something or just his feelings, he himself did not dare to guess further.
While Bella, obviously surprised and of course sad and disappointed. During this time he approached Rendra but it was his best friend who got the attention of Rendra. He felt like he was invisible in Rendra's eyes. Maybe it's time he stopped chasing Rendra, he thought. He eats with his head down to cover up his sadness, while occasionally stealing glances at Rendra who ignores him altogether.
As usual, Rendra is still the cuckoo Rendra. Even though he was ‘be’, he remained calm. It's not that he doesn't know that Bara and Bella are watching him secretly, he knows but acts as if nothing happened. He realized what he had done earlier must have caused a reaction from them, but what was wrong if he reminded Dita?
On the other hand, Dita who had been upset with Rendra because it had forbidden him to add sambal to be clumsy. Moreover, he realized Bella kept her head down since the incident earlier. He felt a little bad about Bella, but he also did not know what to explain to his best friend because the incident was really unexpected and out of his power.
Dddrrttt .. dddrrr ....
Dita took her vibrating gawai, there was the name Mas Adi was calling there.
“Assalamu’alaikum. Hello, Mas,” greet Dita after sliding the green button to receive the call.
“Wa’alaikumsalam, have you eaten, Dek?”
“It's new to eat, lest Mas who hasn't eaten ya.”
“Let's be a minute. What's the same meal, Dek?”
“Soto.”
“Don't do a lot of chili, stomach pain later.”
Dita rolled her eyes puffed, not Mas Adi, not all Rendra talking about sambal. “Iya Mas, already someone ngingetin also earlier.”
“Who? Are you eating with Rendra?”
“Hhmmm .. uh don't have to be discussed, Mas.”
“Hahaha .. Yes later the discussion at home only. Oya Dek, the mother called tomorrow Saturday we were told to go home because Sunday morning there was a family gathering at home. All mothers also ask to be desenkan cake for parcels brought home the brothers who came.”
“Oke Mas, I'll call mother.”
“Later to pick up ya all the cake messages. What time is it, Dek?”
“Jam 3.”
“Ya later Adek Salat Asar first yes, mas may reach campus around 4.”
“Siap Mas. Yes already eat first yes, I also want to continue eating because 1 o'clock already entered class again.”
“Oke, mas close yes. Assalamu’alaikum.”
“Wa’alaikumsalam.” Dita put her dress back on the table and continued eating.
“Mas Adi why phone?” Bella asked curiously as she looked towards Dita.
“Let's pick me up.” Answer Dita.
“Kok earlier called mother too, mother is nothing right?” Bella looks worried.
“That's okay, mother tell us to go home Saturday tomorrow because Sunday morning there is a family event at home.” Obviously Dita.
“Thank God then.” Bella breathed a sigh of relief.
“Loh your house is indeed where Dita?” Bara asked who had listened to Bella and Dita's conversation earlier.
Dita mentioned the name of the area in one corner of the DIY province.
“So you spend with your brother near here?” Ask Bara curiously.
Told shook his head, “No, Mas Adi is home here. I live at home Mas Adi.”
“I want to know your sister, what was her name? Mas Adi?” Said Bara while making a smile.
Dita nodded her head.
“Why do you, Bro?” Rendra asked suspiciously while frowning.
“Ya acquaintance would-be sister-in-law dong.” Bara replied straightforwardly while playing his eyebrows up and down.
“Uhukkkk .. uhukkkk.” Choked after hearing Bara's reply.
Rendra reflexively held out a drink glass to Dita. “Drink first, slow down,” his orders in a soft tone.
Dita receives a glass from Rendra and starts drinking. “Cant,” said.
“Hhhmmm .. slowly still have time,” reply Rendra while watching Dita who is drinking.
Once again Rendra's actions left Bara and Bella dumbfounded.
Bara who had smiled happily now so smiled wryly. He feels ‘lah’ again from Rendra. “Actually how does Rendra feel about Dita? Why is his attitude different now?”
Bella this time looked at Dita and Rendra alternately. He does not understand why Rendra can be considerate with Dita, twice even, when all this time he knows they always fight every meet. Dita also lately did not respond too much with emotion every time she told me about Rendra. Is there something going on behind her without her knowing?
"Sorry," said Dita awkwardly because the atmosphere back quiet.
"There's nothing to forgive Dita, I'm the one who should be apologizing. You must have choked because of my words, right?" Guess Bara while looking at Dita.
"Eh .. Not really." Elak Dita with an awkward smile.
"Ta, you're done. To class yuk, just step in." Invite Bella who has felt uncomfortable since Rendra to pour a glass on Dita.
Dita saw her screen check the digital clock there, already at 12.50 WIB.
"Yuk Bell. Sorry, brother, we're going to class first." Pamit Dita's.
"Okay, I'll take you to class?" Bara Tawar.
"No need, Brother Bara just continue eating. Assalamu'alaikum." Dita and Bella got out of their seats and walked out of the cafeteria.
"Wa'alaikumsalam." Reply Rendra and Bara together. They stared at Dita's departure with the contents of their respective minds.
Bara and Rendra then continue their delayed meal, as they also have to go to class again and continue the practicum.
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Rendra threw her backpack on the study table. Today he was very tired. A day of college, followed by practicum and then still have to be the final preparatory meeting of the seminar. And, she just got home around 11:00 p.m.
All the residents of the house are asleep, fortunately he always carries a spare key so do not disturb other family members if he comes home late at night like now. Before resting he cleaned himself first so that his body was fresher and slept comfortably.
Finished cleaning himself, he took the wudu and prayed Isya because it had not carried out its obligations. After praying, still wearing a cocoa shirt and sarong, he went to the dining room because he had not had time to eat dinner. Fortunately at the dinner table there is fresh bread and strawberry jam of his favorite.
He took 4 pieces of fresh bread and then applied strawberry jam on each sheet. It can stuff his stomach before going to sleep. During the meal, his mind went back to what happened in the cafeteria this afternoon.
He also did not know why he could act like that. Because it seems like his body's reflexes are moving everything. Did ya? Or is it just alibi?
Something related to Dita often he had never planned before. Spontaneity and reflexes, that's what he often does. Or maybe it was his heart that moved his body?
He shook his head repeatedly while smiling to himself. What influence has Dita had on his attitude? Even though Dita never gave special treatment to him. It may be true that Bara said some time ago that Dita had attracted his attention and heart. But he could not yet define his own feelings at this moment.
Speaking of Bara, his best friend was seriously approaching Dita. He realized Bara must be suspicious of his attitude, and one day he must be honest with Bara. Maybe later after he finishes the seminar.
In addition, he also wanted to know how he actually felt. Whether as a friend like Adelia, or as a sister like Nisa, or a feeling of love that she had never felt before. Even if later it turns out that he loves Dita, he must be ready to compete with his best friend, of course, they must compete in a healthy and manly manner.
He stared at the wall clock in the dining room, the time has shown at 11.55 WIB. After cleaning the dining table, he went to the kitchen to wash his cutlery, then he filled his glass with water and took a bottle of water to take to the room.