The Love Story of Arka
CHAPTER 10

The next day during the break, as usual Arka approached the bench Tia to the cafeteria together. When Arka and Tia are about to drop out of class, Vanessa suddenly calls Arka.

“Iya?” reply Arka while turning around.

“Born in my house, but you're not home. Said you now live in an apartment huh?” vanessa asked Arka.

“Then what is your business?” ask Arka back.

“Yes I am your friend. Time can't know where your apartment is?” vanessa replied with a smile.

“Neg. Not important too,” reply Arka jutek then go while hugging Tia's shoulder.

“Sial! I'm dicuekin,” muttered Vanessa pissed.

“Arka, do not be so the same Vanessa .. “ said Tia to Arka slowly while walking towards the canteen.

“Biarin only. I don't need him. All I need is you .. “ Arka replied with a smile on Tia. Tia was happy to hear Arka's words. He pinched Arka's nose spoiled.

***

This time Tia could not go to Arka's apartment because she had to work with other friends. Incidentally, this time Tia was in a group with Vanessa. So Tia has to work in a group at Vanessa's house. Fortunately Tia is still one group as well with Salsa.

“Wah your house is big yes Vanessa .. “ said Tia was amazed when she arrived at Vanessa's house.

“Yaiyalah, I will be rich,” reply Vanessa Jutek and then go into the house. At once Tia felt sad, all her friends were rich, while she had no parents, let alone a house.

“You why Tia?” salsa asked who noticed the change in Tia's face.

“Ah is fine .. “ reply Tia while forceful smile.

Now the three of them were doing the task that the teacher had given them. Vanessa is busy playing the phone, while Tia and Salsa are doing her job.

“Eh Tia, until when will you show the same Arka? Free is also poured, later will also split,” chirped Vanessa suddenly.

“You mean what Vanessa?” tia did not understand as she scrunched her forehead.

“You know for yourself Arka son of a rich man, his parents certainly will not bless your relationship. So mending break up from now, rather than later the edges break up too,” reply Vanessa while grinning.

“Vanessa you don't. Why are you so shocked by Tia?” salsa said she didn't like Vanessa saying rudely to Tia.

“Emang reality is that right? Tia should know who she is Arka!” answer Vanessa.

“Udah we go home only Tia. The task is also done,” Salsa said to Tia while standing up and tidying up her things. Tia complied and said nothing. He digests Vanessa's slurs and justifies everything.

***

At night as usual Arka called Tia before going to bed, but this time Tia did not accept it. He only looked at his mobile phone which shook and blinked many times because there was a call from Arka.

“Sorry Arka .. “ muttered Tia then laid her body and closed her eyes.

Tia recalled Vanessa's words earlier this afternoon. He also realized, should from the beginning he was not in a relationship with Arka. Their social status is different. Tia took a deep breath and exhaled violently to calm her mind.

***

The next day, when she gets to school, Arka immediately enters her class to look for Tia. It's not usually Tia doesn't answer her phone. Arka was worried too. He became restless overnight.

“Nothing Arka .. “ reply Tia while smiling.

“Why didn't last night answer my phone?” ask Arka again.

“Sorry, last night I was asleep, so don't know if you phone .. “ replied Tia reasoned.

“Ya already then .. “ reply Arka smiled while caressing Tia's hair. After that Arka returned to his stool because the entrance bell had rung.

***

Lately Tia started avoiding Arka. He did not want to be invited to the Arka apartment anymore for various reasons. Calls from Arka were rarely received. Arka felt something strange about Tia. When Sunday, usually they always walk together, but this time Tia refused it with the reason not feeling well. Arka goes to the orphanage where Tia lives.

When Arka came, Tia was shocked. He did not expect Arka would come to visit him. Arcs came with lots of food and fruits. Tia also met him and sat on the chair on the terrace of the home.

“Why you?” ask Arka to Tia. He begins to feel suspicious about Tia's usual change in attitude.

“It's okay Arka, I'm just not feeling well .. “ reply Tia while smiling gently at Arka.

“Why have you been avoiding me lately?” ask Arka suddenly.

The deg!

Tia's heart stopped beating. He did not expect Arka to realize his attitude that began to avoid him.

“No Arka. Why are you asking like that?” Tia evasive.

“Do not lie to me, I know you for a long time .. “ reply Arka while holding both shoulders Tia.

Neither did Tia have the power to hold back her tears. His eyes were glazed over, his body trembled, and suddenly tears escaped from his eye fertilizers.

“I'm sorry Arka .. “ said Tia while closing her eyes.

“What exactly is it?” tanya Arka did not understand.

“I want us to just break up .. “ replied Tia without looking at Arka.

“Why? What's my fault?” ask Arka while holding Tia's shoulder stronger. He did not expect Tia would ask for a break up from him.

“It's okay Arka, go! I want to rest ... “ reply Tia then brushed off Arka's hand on her shoulder and went inside while closing the door leaving Arka who was still confused by her attitude.

“Tia! Tia!” arka shouted while banging on the door.

Tia was crying behind the door. He could not have been rude to Arka, but he had to do this. This is all he did for the good of Arka. There are a lot of women out there who are more deserving of being with Arka. So he chose to step back, he realized who he was. It's not worth the Ark.

Arka waited for Tia to come out while sitting in front of the door. Not long after that, the rain started to fall. Tia peeked at Arka from the window. He felt sorry for Arka. As Tia peeked, her shoulder was patted by Bu Fatimah from behind. Tia was surprised and put an index finger on her lips giving the code so that Ms. Fatimah was not noisy.

“What's Tia?” ask Fatimah while whispering.

“Arka, Mom .. “ replied Tia then cried and hugged Ms. Fatimah.

“Iya, I understand Nak.. “ reply Bu Fatimah then hugged Tia and stroked her head. Tia was crying on Fatimah's chest. Ms. Fatimah knows how Tia feels. Tia had told everything before to Miss Fatimah.