The String of Destiny
Approaching Nanda

The bell has rung, the teaching and learning activities have ended. Alexander takes the three members of the triumvirate to a Japanese restaurant where Tiara eats with Ilham.

He was curious as to what kind of restaurant Tiara had visited. Arriving at the restaurant, they all went inside and sat at the customer's desk with a red chair.

Alexander, Tamrin and Wulan are very happy to come to a Japanese restaurant. The paintings and decorations typical of Sakura Country opened them to amazement.

Tiara smiled then said, "I and Ilham came to this restaurant. How's it?"

"Nice! I was here for the first time" Wulan said.

"Tumben Boss invite us here, what's up?!" ask Tamrin.

Both eyes sparkled as he said, "Don't you, our treaty boss is eating because of the arrival of the PS5?!"

"Well! Boss got a PS5?! Why didn't you say?!" saru Tamrin's.

Alexander shook his head and replied, "Gue was just talking you guys are not treaties."

Instantly, Wulan and Tamrin's faces became flat. The two of them stood up and Wulan said, "Yuk, Tamrin. We go home," he said in an annoyed tone.

"Yuk! Incidentally, my wallet was eaten by termites" he replied as he walked off the table.

Hurriedly Alexander ran over and held both of their hands while saying, "Wait! I'll treat!"

They both turned around and Tamrin said, "Well, that's dong!"

"Often our treat is a blessing" continued Wulan.

Looking at the three of them, Tiara made a laugh and then led them back to their seats. Not long after, a waiter wearing a kimono came over.

The waiter placed the menu book on the dining table. All of them, look through the list that is on the menu. Then, the waiter wrote their orders one by one.

Finished writing down the order, the waiter went to prepare the order. Tiara remembered Nanda.

All this time, Tiara had been silently watching him. Every day, not a single student talked to her. The look on his face, filled with sadness and pain.

His sadness was increasingly visible, when he saw the behavior of the triumvirate as if looking down on him. In fact, they do not intend to demean it but keep a distance so as not to be infected. Tiara also felt guilty for making Nanda misunderstand.

Tiara folded her hands together and said, "I keep thinking about Nanda."

"Sama," Alex replied.

"Same, it feels like I really feel like a bad guy. I swear I'm just afraid, the skin disease is contagious, that's all" Wulan said.

"Gue thought the same. You all know, scarbies are contagious" Tamrin told them all.

Tiara let out a long breath, her two folded arms reopened as she said, "Listen to the children. Never look at someone by their appearance. We are students, do not just conclude before making sure ourselves. Did you ask Nanda about her illness?"

"Not yet..," said the three of them compact.

"Yes, already. Anyway, Monday we try to apologize" Alex told them all.

The three of them, without hesitation, said his words. Two servants dressed in kimono came carrying trays. On top of the tray, there is a menu of their orders.

One by one, food and drink were placed on the table. They all started to enjoy the menu. After enjoying the meal, they went home.

Two days later, Alexander and Tiara had just arrived at the classroom. Their faces were still drowsy, both eyes were black like panda eyes.

They saw Wulan playing his phone. While Tamrin, cool to talk with Fajar and Dandi. Alexander and Tiara sat in place and Wulan turned to the two of them.

"Good morning Boss and Mrs Boss" Wulan said.

"Don't call Mrs Boss!" reply Tiara.

"Yes-yes. By the way, why your eye bags? You two are up?" ask Wulan.

Alexander exhaled and said, "Regular to the deadline."

"So it seems," said Wulan while putting her cellphone in a skirt pocket. Then he glanced at Nanda reading a book and asked, "When do we apologize to Nanda?"

Tiara yawned and replied, "Now, but we can't see her at once."

"Why?" ask Alex.

"I'm worried, Nanda thinks badly of us. So, we should approach it separately. That way, we can show our sincerity to Nanda."

"You're right" Alex replied.

Tiara stood up from her seat and said, "I went to nanda's place."

"Good luck," replied Wulan.

Tiara walked over to Nanda studying. While Alexander, walking and sitting joined Tamrin as well as the others.

Tiara stood beside Nanda's desk and said, "For Nanda!" greet Tiara.

Nanda closed the book and glanced at Tiara. With a cold face he said, "What's wrong?"

The girl smiled and sat down next to Nanda. He said, "I just want to talk to you."

"If there is no need, move away. Don't bother me to study," replied Nanda as she reopened her book.

"The crafts! It's worth your grade being high in class," Tiara praised Nanda so diligently.

"You're getting a prick?"

Tiara shook her head then said, "I praise you instead."

"Whatever..."

"On yesterday, I'm sorry. Well then, my words hurt your heart" said Tiara solemnly.

Nanda did not reply, the girl preferred to ignore him and re-open her book.

Nanda returned to learning, whenever there were mistakes or things that did not understand Tiara always told him. However, Nanda continued to ignore him.

A sweet smile, the way Tiara explained the matter that Nanda did not understand made Nanda even more furious. The girl felt, that Tiara was indirectly showing off her abilities.

Nanda also remembered, memories during Elementary School to Junior High. When I first entered elementary school, all my classmates stayed away from me.

From birth, Nanda had abnormalities and was sensitive to her skin. The condition of her skin is concerning, making her dubbed as Girl Butuk. His father and mother, he was eager to do surgery and treatment on his skin.

But the condition of his family is poor, making Nanda withstand shame and pain until now. Not a single friend wanted to talk to him. They were disgusted to see the condition of his skin.

Therefore, Nanda fought hard to get the best ranking in his school. Scholarship he got, a brilliant achievement he also got. But no one has admitted it.

Since then, when following the selection to enter High School he prefers to do the test problem with no earnest. Unlike Tiara, the girl had a very pretty face. In addition to being beautiful, she has the intelligence to make Nanda call her a walking encyclopedia.

"Why? Why does he have everything?Why is he approaching me? I'm a Sitting Girl. Don't-don't, he wants to humiliate me?!" his murmuring inside was filled with envy while clenching both of his hands.

Tiara was teaching her to a standstill, she felt an aura of malice so profound. Then he smiled and asked, "You why Nanda?"

"Enough, I'm sick of you! What do you want, actually?!" asked Nanda in a high tone.

The few students in front of him glanced back. They were curious as to what was really going on between Nanda and Tiara. Then, they were distracted with Alexander suddenly just standing up while patting the table.

Alexander patted his chest three times. "Know her husband Tiara!" he said confidently and extended his hand to Dawn.

"Ciei!"

"No! I'm kidding! You guys misunderstood me!" alexander said to all the classmates.

Everyone cheered for Alex. Alexander's and Tiara's red faces were extinguished withstanding embarrassment. Both Alex and Tiara's hands, instantly covering each other's faces. Tiara was curious, actually what exactly happened so Alexander said just that.