The Love I Don't Miss
Part 128 (Coldness of Vino Due ... )

Striking Vino with a statement that suspects that Vino is a land crocodile, Clarice actually finds a reality that she never thought before, if Vino is the son of one of the managers in the company of the Daddy.

Om Beni, Clarice quite know the name and the person although not too often talked. Because since childhood Clarice has been a wiri hero in the company of the Daddy, the average occupant is still it-that's it. Because the Adhitama Group implements a career-level system, and also prioritizes those who are loyal to the company.

"You're Beni's son?" clarice asked half-callingly. With wide eyes so unreliable.

"Yes, you're right!" answer Vino. "I'm Papa Beni Lubis' son! one of the managers at your Daddy company, Mr. Kenzo Adhitama!" continued Vino.

Clarice was growing incredulous. His head shook slowly, as if he could not believe what he was hearing. But the photo proves everything. Moreover, he bar know if Om Beni's long name is Beni Lubis. Just like Malvino Lubis.

"So you've known my origins?" clarice asked with narrowed eyes. "So you know that Papa you know me?"

"Of course, beautiful Miss Clarice." replied Vino with a faint smile.

"Why silence?" clarice asked half-hardened.

"What can I do to tell you?" ask Vino. "Instructing yourself as a subsidiary manager of your Daddy company?"

"What's in it?" ask Vino. "I'm self-conscious, Miss Clarice. The son of a manager like me doesn't feel right to be friends with the son of his boss Papa." replied Vino as he leaned back against the wall.

"Why is that?" clarice didn't understand what Vino meant.

"Look at it!" Vino said by moving his chin slightly in any direction. "From the first time I went to this school, I knew that you were Mr. Kenzo's son, Papa's big boss. I saw him drive you on the first day of school. And since then I also know Naufal, which I know is the son of a food supply businessman whose business is spread throughout the island of Java."

"And again, you are close friends with Aretha! the X-2 class boy who had to move out of the country because the Daddy returned to his home country, the Netherlands."

"From there I know, if your circle is indeed friends with rich people. But in the end I wonder why your girl friend is Hanna, who incidentally is the same as me." said Vino told me. "Students who enter with non-academic student duties!"

"And when Arsen came as a new kid at this school two months ago, of course, my guts were getting shrunken to know famous kids like you. Moreover, you are my boss Papa's son. I have to respect you, not befriend you or befriend you."

"Where do you think that?" ask Clarice who is now a little more starting to know, this is why Vino is very indifferent to her. The difference in the status of his parents in the towering high building of the Adhitama Group.

"Because you look very familiar with Arsen. And Arsen deserves to confidently get acquainted or even pursue your love."

"What I heard is he's a coal boy, and even his family owns a private jet!" vino looked down, staring at the end of his shoe. "So prepare yourself to dare to meet you, Miss."

"My father was just a servant in your Daddy company. Even though I know you never look arrogant" Vino said looking at Clarice's face. "And I'm sure you won't refuse to be friends with me. It's just that I'm self-conscious, miss. I don't deserve to be around rich girls like you."

Smiling obliquely, "Then Neha?" clarice asked scoffing at Vino's answer. "You're just blatantly chasing after her!"

Vino smiled curiously, "Neha. He's my first-class brother." said Vino. "I dare to approach him because we are equal. It's just that Neha got lucky about two years ago."

"Lucky why?" ask Clarice.

"Neha's mother was a Banker in one of the private banks. She is a widow, and two years ago, she was married by a bule who has a big business in this country. And be Neha the stepdaughter of the bule. So Neha was put into this school by her stepdaddy."

"And I didn't expect that we would meet again at this school after a year of separation" continued Vino.

"So then you don't hesitate to go back after him?" ask Clarice. "Because actually you've loved Neha since you were Junior High?"

"Yes, it's because he still thinks we're equal" Vino replied. "And again, I didn't go back after him, but I didn't have a chance to go after him in the past. So only now do I try to get it."

"Why?"

"Yes, because she already has a boyfriend. And I heard they finally broke up when Neha went up to XI."

"If you consider Neha equal, then why not me?" ask Clarice astonished. "Me and Neha are both stepchildren of a businessman. I went to school here too because I had a rich dad. And you also know who my birth papa is, right?"

"Yes, I know. I met with Om Zio, your Papa" he replied. "I consider you different because from Papa's story, Mr. Kenzo loves you very much, and even you were brought to the company when you were a child."

"And one more, you're Mr. Kenzo Adhitama's son. CEO and successor at my Papa's place of work." replied Vino. "Therefore, I feel unworthy to know you like Arsen who could confidently approach you at the very beginning of his entry, until now."

"So you're cold to me?" ask Clarice.

"Cold?" ask Vino. "Do you really feel I'm cold to you?"

"Yes, of course. I even thought you were so arrogant! You never talk to me, do you?" ask Clarice. "It's only recently that you've been greeting me when no one else is!" clarice looked around, as if to show Vino, if no one else was with them.

"I'm not a cold person. I just told you, I don't think it's appropriate to be friends and meet you, Clarice..."

"But it's not supposed to be cold with a classmate, is it?"

"I know, but that doesn't apply to my attitude toward you." replied Vino. "Even I feel like I shouldn't be talking to you right now just the two of you like this."

Clarice still feels unwell for Vino's reasons. Very strange and unreasonable.

"Are you not going to greet me after class?" ask Clarice. "Or when you have friends? Either in the cafeteria or anywhere!"

"I don't know, Clarice." replied Vino hesitatingly. "Some friends in other classes even know that my Papa is a member of your Daddy's company..."

"Want to?"

Vino took a deep breath, and sighed very slowly. He himself was confused as to what he should do.

"Looks like we should get back to class!" vino suddenly said.

"Jawab my question!" hardik Clarice's.

"It's not a workplace, Vino!" clarice. "And there is no distinction of office in our class. Precisely you are the class leader, and I am only a class citizen!"

Vino smiled wryly, "Forget it! you don't know if I'm Beni Lubis' son!"

"Can't do that, Vino!" refute Clarice.

"Sorry, Miss Clarice! But it should be like that." said Vino immediately turned his body to return to class without saying goodbye.

Vino took his foot into his class. And now he no longer looks back. He thinks maybe now Clarice is kamit kamat cussing her who is considered arrogant and cold.

***

While Clarice looked at the young man's back with a pair of squeaking eyes. I don't know what the girl thought. What is clear is that he still does not believe that Vino is Beni's son manager.

That means Vino has often heard his Papa say his name. Either to tell them if they're in school, or to tell Vino if they ever meet in the elevator and tell Vino .

' But it should be that day Om Beni can say that his son is in class with me! if Vino had told her about me being in class with her! '

' But Om Beni didn't say if me and his son were one class! '

Clarice groaned as she slowly left the floor that she had been on since to chat with Vino.

' Does that mean Vino never told Om Beni about me? '

' Turns out this is what makes Vino really keep his distance from me? '

' But... Even if he doesn't keep his distance, what will happen? friends like me and Naufal? or squabble like I did with Arsen! '

' But Vino is different from Arsen. Vino is not ignorant and nosy! He also doesn't like to fight with teachers! '

***

Entering the class, Clarice's steps occasionally glanced to the left that was fixed on the bench occupied by Vino. The young man sat as usual. And when he entered the classroom, Vino apparently had a chance to look at him, until their gazes met for a few seconds.

And Vino always disconnected that gaze first, not wanting to get too involved with Clarice. Moreover, something he had kept secret from Clarice had just been revealed.

Before arriving on his bench, Clarice had seen the bench Arsen side by side with the bench of the class leader. And the young man seemed to be staring at him, not since when. Probably since he entered the class.

But Clarice lazily linger looking at Arsen, because in front of Arsen there is now a beautiful girl who becomes a class flower. She's Carrenina Louis, or Carren.

And Cla chose to throw his gaze, and went straight into the sidelines of the bench, to sit back by looking ahead. Seen on the board, it is no longer about what Vino is doing. Except about something else that no one does. Clarice could not recognize the writing of course.

***

Hours of rest have arrived for all Alexander International School students in the Senior High School building. So Clarice and Hanna now walked to the cafeteria, where they used to have lunch together.

A few steps ahead of Clarice was Arsen and his friends, such as Naufal and the other children. It seems that they are also heading to the cafeteria, but towards the usual sellers only inhabited by male students. The stall is in the same area, only different sellers.

Clarice and Hanna sat in one of the long chairs side by side. Overlooking a rectangular table with a dish of spaghetti and a cup of Avocado juice for Clarice. While Hanna with the same menu but drank one cup of guava juice.

Both of them ate slowly and leisurely. Like a girl eating. Lunch was also accompanied by small talk about the affairs of school children in adolescence. Sometimes the two also discuss the subjects that have just been completed. Considering that Cla had left class long enough.

"Where were you?"

"To the toilet" replied Clarice.

"Why is it so long?" hanna asked as if she couldn't believe Clarice's answer.

"Because I was lingering in the sink. I felt so sleepy!" clarice replied.

"Oh..." Hanna nodded. "I thought you were intending to meet Vino! Because he also went to the toilet a long time ago. Until Miss asks where you two are." explained Hanna.

"Oh, huh?" Clarice said she couldn't believe it if she was found by a Physics teacher. That means other friends are suspicious of the same thing.

' This was all because of Vino who suddenly appeared in front of the toilet! Vino is fucking! Why do I admire that boy? '

Clarice murmured in the heart. From where he sat, he could also see Vino who was also joined by the Arsenes and Naufal hordes.

And in the midst of the fun of lunch while chatting, after feeling hungry because the brain is drained to think about school lessons, came the figure of a girl who was quite recognized by Clarice and Hanna.

One person was quite famous at school, and the other two were famous for being with the first girl often. The three people suddenly sat in front of Clarice and Hanna with faces that were impressed.

"Egh!" dehem Zuria was quite tight. Intentionally, so that Clarice who was enjoying spaghetti turned to him.

And Zuria's goal was completely achieved, Clarice looked up at Zuria with a strange and question mark. The stool around there is still a lot of empty, why sit in front of him?

Joining a younger class seems unusual for the girl. Moreover, the girl looked at Clarice with her strange gaze, and again there was no food they brought.

So for what a bunch of upperclassmen approached the confused Clarice. Cla turned to Hanna who was equally confused.

' Is this what Vino meant in the toilet? '

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