The Power of a Prayer
CHAPTER 16 KSD_Hate And Love

May Nera open her heart to me. Does Nera really have someone there. May my Istiqomah not be in vain. I really love him because of God. But if God planned better I could what?

...***...

Ida and I returned to the dormitory, Rani had gone first because she could not bear to throw away her wishes.

"Sok jaim once the Nera in front of Dhani, it can be difficult for me to get rid of him".

Someone's voice was insinuating me in English.

"Don't be discouraged, you can definitely". Someone else responded with the same language.

"Yes, I would do anything to have Dhani".

They spoke fluently in English. I hesitated a little with a familiar voice. My curiosity made me turn my back.

"Oh, yeah. Just fight if Dhani loves you". I looked into those beautiful eyes.

Marissa was nervous when I looked at her.

"Do you understand what that means?". Marissa's red face held in shame.

"No, I don't understand what you mean to do anything. If Dhani does love you, do not bother to do anything. He will approach by himself. But if he still loves me, what you do will be in vain. So let's compete healthy". I emphasize every word. Marissa just kept quiet.

"Okey, we fight together. And look at the end". Marissa left me and Ida.

"Hajar Ra!". Ida grunt.

"The call to Tenera Alivia is expected to take her delivery in front of the office". The sound of the gate calling me.

"What the hell is going on?". Ida said as she followed my steps.

"Who sent me? Is it just a joke?".

"We'll see".

In front of the gate there was a box.

"Says there's a mailing?". I doubt.

"Yes, here". The cardboard was handed to me.

I wonder who pranks me. Very curious about the contents, I brought this cardboard to the dining room. I also called out to Dahlia, coincidentally in line to take a bath in my dorm.

"What is Ra". Dahlia was curious too.

"I don't know either".

"Wow!". Ida was amazed by the content. Dahlia is also shining.

Bimoli cardboard contains a variety of snacks. There's soap, powder, there's fruit too. There's perfume, there's nighttime sanitary napkins and pantiliners. And many more.

"How much does anyone send".

"There's letters". Ida opened the paper.

"I'm waiting for you in heaven". Ida read a little loud, then laughed.

"just that?". Dahlia takes the paper from Ida.

I heard only smiling. Who else if not Dhani. It is not a shame to buy all the pads. Just imagine it is happy.

"Did he really love me?". My inner. "Then what about Marissa".

Since then I have been unhappy with Marissa. Cunning as well. It is a pity to hurt my heart, to lose a sincere person who loves it.

"Who would you think?". Cetus Dahlia's.

"Hehee". I'm just chuckling.

"You must know the guy, don't say ....". Ida hangs her words.

"Yes, he's the sender". I smiled happily. I don't know why, my heart is so happy.

Then I told Ida and Dahlia about my conversation with Dhani.

"May you be a match. So that we can be brothers". Ida was very happy about this.

"We are brothers of Muslims". My solute.

"Yey, that's not the time either". Ida put her lips together.

"There's Brother Angga must be nyosor you Da".

"Hussis....". Dahlia. Me and Ida just laughed.

...***...

Marissa Pov

"Damn it, I don't think Nera speaks English. What happens if Nera tells Dhani, it is clear that Nera is Dhani's boyfriend". I maki myself.

"Here you go, Nera challenges you to compete healthy. In general, you meet more often than Nera". Mira.

"Surely so, but will I get his attention?". I bowed listlessly.

Remembering how Dhani talked to Nera in the yard during the rehearsal ceremony. They're very close. Even those talking at a very close distance were used to it, surely they had known for a long time.

"That's dong, the new one's called Marissa. The smartest princess in Balekambang". Mira always agrees with me.

In addition to alumni, I was also the former chairman of OSIS when Mts. I am also close to the ndalem family.

"Marissa's spirit". I'm just crying myself out. Who else if not me. The spirit from the heart is the greatest encouragement.

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"Ra, are you sure you're going to compete with Marissa? Wouldn't you be afraid of losing if Dhani chose Marissa". Ida hesitates about my challenge to Marissa.

I was too confident that Dhani would choose me. Am I not going to lose?

"Let's just relax, Nera, Fian's still there for you". Rani reminded someone there.

"Yes if Fian's not cheating". Ida is still supporting me with Dhani, or just making me worry because it reminds me of this.

"Let's just pray that God gives me the best".

"Pregnant". Ida and Nera at the same time.

I don't know how I feel about Fian this time, I don't feel anything. It all feels normal, neither does it. Am I obsessed with Dhani, the charm-pounding guy.

Is Dhani just seducing me like seducing others? It's been her hobby since Junior High. I also feel jealous if he does that. Would love just grow if I was together often, or I was hyperbole.

"God, give me the best". My inner.

Did not feel the day passed, the clean geladi was also done. I'mtired.

I looked at Marissa talking to Dhani. One thing that makes Dhani different, he becomes indifferent. Talked to Marisa but instead looked at me from there. Is he showing off to me, a lot of women are fond of him.

"Say me God, I want the best for me". My inner being, I can only be bowed withstanding the tightness.

What they're talking about I don't know either. Why am I being so sensitive, how is Nera so fierce?.

"Ra, are you okay?". Dhani's been squatting in front of me.

"No".

"Why?".

"I don't like you being close to him".

"Oh, huh? You're starting to love me?".

I realized from the remoteness of my words. I don't control my speech.

"Eyeah.... Not really, I just don't want you to be a playboy". Nervous me.

"Did you love me already? Good, I like it". Dhani speaking so closely made me even more nervous.

"O Allah open the door of Tenera Alivia's heart, give her your Grace and guidance and make her my future pious wife, amiin o Allah".

The words that Dhani spoke were right in my ear, like very smoothly on her lips. Isn't that prayer almost the same as the prayer I prayed for Fian, why Dhani is so memorized.

"Dhan, don't get too close to the princess santri". Marissa's coming.

"Okey, I always keep my distance".

"Then, why are you so close to Nera?".

"Yes, because I'm so close to him".

"Is your boyfriend not angry?".

"My boyfriend is very happy with me, he won't be angry".

"Are you having an affair with Nera?".

"I have a lot of women".

Marissa looked at me sharply.

"Why do you look at Nera that way, you also want to be my affair? I have a woman out there, her name is Endang, and Eli. I love them so much. And Nera is number three. If you want to be number four, you can recommend it".

Marissa was confused but listened.

I just laughed, Endang is his mother, but who is Eli? is it her grandmother, or a beautiful young woman who has occupied her heart for a long time? Is Dhani still the same, playboy?. I'm so sad.

"If you love me, I can make it number four. I'll marry you after my son is two years old with Nera".

"Crazy for you, if you want to have a lot of wives, don't make me one of them. I'd rather marry Mahen, your best friend". I passed away leaving them.

"Ro, Nera!". Dhani half yelled at me. "Mahen is not my best friend, but our best friend". Dani screamed louder, but I didn't care.

You are just playing with my heart. I started loving you, but you destroyed this love.

"Ra, wait". Ida ran to look for me, I remained silent but kept my pace. "Dhani smiles when you leave".

"Yes, because he's proud to have so many fans. You playboy guy. From today I'll hate him".

"Don't do that, hate and love are different".

"I started to love him, but he just smashed it. I hate Da, I hate her so much".