Try my Love
Chapter 36's

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As usual, before the end of the year assessment takes place there will be the implementation of the student Olympics both from the school, district, province, to national levels. Therefore, Pelita Bangsa High School also prepares its best students to fight to represent the school in the various Olympics.

There are several Olympics organized by PUSPRESNAS or National Student Achievement Center, ranging from science, sports, and art.

Today, at Mading school there was an announcement that there would be a school-level OSN selection. For anyone who is interested directly register themselves in the link that has been provided.

Initially Fiki felt very excited to follow the selection. Before he was finally called by Mr. Fendy to the teacher's room to meet him.

"Fiki, I know that your ability in the field of music is very qualified. And I'm sure if you follow FLS2N this year representing our school, you can certainly be a champion," said Mr. Fendy steady.

Fiki was surprised to get that appreciation from Mr. Fendy. "S-i Sir?" said Fiki stammered.

"Yes you. Are you ready to take part in the Olympics?" ask Mr. Fendy.

"Not selected yet, sir? It's..."

"no need. I'm sure you're worthy. After all, you have also seen the recap of your achievements in school before. And that's enough to prove that you are capable and can be a champion" Mr. Fendy reinforced his argument.

After gaining such trust, of course Fiki could not refuse an offer from Mr. Fendy. Maybe at first he really wanted to follow OSN because he wanted to get a new experience. However, since the opportunity to follow FLS2N is greater, there is no reason to say no.

After the school bell rang, Fiki and Cantika decided to cover briefly to the library without anyone's knowledge, except Fenly. Cantika told Fenly that she was going to the library but did not say who she was going with. So Fenly didn't have to wait for her and she had time to be alone with Fiki.

After arriving at the library, Fiki and Cantika immediately sat in chairs facing each other with a round table that was between the two. The decoration is almost similar to a cafe, even this place is called "Cafe Literacy".

The SMAPSA Library is upstairs. There are two parts to this library. One in the room and one outside, on the balcony. "Cafe Literacy" is what's on the outside, so reading here is very convenient. Because in addition to good light, the air is also cool.

When the two had just sat down, Cantika immediately opened the conversation. "You're coming, right?"

Fiki turned towards Cantika. "OSN?" ask her with one eyebrow raised.

"Yes. You are a pinter, time does not come anyway," said Cantika eagerly accompanied by laughter.

"You coming?" ask Fiki.

"hey are. Because I know you must be coming, too" Cantika said as she opened the book she had just pulled out of the bag. A happy look on his face. I don't know because of what. But it might be because he thought that he would be able to pursue his ideals together with those he loved.

"But I'm not coming," immediately Fiki's words made the happy hue disappear from Cantika's face.

"Well! Seriously? Why?" Cantika.

Fiki sighed and smiled, "Yes. At first he wanted to come, but suddenly Mr. Fendy chose me to be a school representative in FLS2N."

"Without selection?" asked Cantika who only answered a nod of the head by Fiki.

"What category?"

"Single Singer."

I heard a breath coming from Cantika. "Well, what a pity."

"Hehhhh don't lemes it dong," Fiki grabbed Cantika's hand. "You must be enthusiastic to participate in the selection, even if there is or is not me. I'm sure you can!" fiki said with a big smile.

Cantika. "Smile first dong," Pinta Fiki softly.

Cantika smiled very small, it seemed like a forced smile.

"This is a direct request from Mr. Fendy, I'm not good for him. Actually, I also have plans to participate in the OSN selection, but..."

"Yes, I know." Cantika patted Fiki's hand that was holding her hand.

"Maybe this is the best way. We are both supportive, although the way is different," Cantika smiled very sincerely. That smile also managed to make Fiki smile.

"Thank you!"

"Yeah." Yeah."

***

Later that night, Fajri and Gilang decide to study together at Fiki's house. Tonight Fajri did not work, because the cafe where he worked will be closed for several days due to operational problems.

Arriving at Fiki's house, they are welcomed. Proven many foods and drinks served by Bu Ani.

"Wihhh sabi nih every day studying here," said Gilang with sparkling eyes staring at the dishes at the table.

Fajri patted Gilang's arm with his book. "Here you want to learn what to eat Lo?"

"If you can do both, why not?" laughter echoed throughout the room. Both of his friends laughed.

"Stt has not been rame-rame," said Fiki reminded. It's also night.

"Udah yok continued to learn," continued Fajri.

The three of them also refocused on the lesson while occasionally grabbing snacks that were on the table.

After some time came a tall, well-built person who exuded a strong charismatic aura. Make anyone kicep just because they hear the scattering of the scale, including Fajri and Gilang.

"Ekhem," the man made Fiki's two friends gulp.

"Eh papa," said Fiki who realized that the one who approached them was his Papa.

Fajri and Gilang looked at each other. This was the first time they had seen the stature of Fiki's father. Not scary, just that he looks really fierce.

Before long, Fajri and Gilang immediately greeted Mr. Ananta and said a greeting.

"Hello Om," friendly both. Ananta nodded with a smile.

"That's what Papa likes. If hanging out instead of hanging out is unclear. But hanging out to learn, there's a benefit."

"I-iya Om," replied Fajri nervously.

Meanwhile, Gilang even remembered the sound t*k t*k that had gone viral and sang it softly, "Tongkong kami, not tongkrongan..."

"Hey you!" point Pak Ananta at Gilang who makes his song cut off.

"Ready Ndan!" said Gilang suddenly while respectfully. It makes Fiki and Fajri hold a laugh because of Gilang's behavior that looks ridiculous.

"Who's your name?" show Mr. Ananta to Gilang.

"Ready Everyone!" reply Gilang who suddenly stood up from his seat and demonstrated the 12 perfect attitudes that are usually in the United Nations.

"Ahaha your hilar." Unexpectedly Gilang's behavior even made a Mr. Ananta laugh.

The cross that was said like that could only grin while scratching his head hair. Laughter from his two friends also broke along with the random behavior of the Gilang.

"Yes already papa up first," said Mr. Ananta while patting Fiki's shoulder.

"Yes Pa," Fiki smiled back.

"You guys are studying hard!"

"Ready Om!" resolute Gilang while respecting. Seeing that made Mr. Ananta shake his head while holding back a laugh. Then after that, he walked away leaving the three of them.

"Tumben didn't see Bang Shan" Fajri chirped after a few minutes focusing on the strokes of the word written in the book.

"not returned. Most immediately," said Fiki who remained focused on the sheet of paper in front of him.

Sure enough, before long there was the sound of knocking on the door and the clattering of footsteps.

"Assynnya!"

"Waallaikumussalam" compact the three teenage boys.

"Are you here?" ask that person who is none other than Shandy.

"Yes bang, again together," replied Fajri with a small laugh. Shandy's palm, "What's the matter?" Shandy.

"You salim."

"Lawed. I'm not Lo's father, I'm relaxed" Shandy chuckled and walked to his room.

"Because continue learning! I want to take a shower first," said Shandy who grew lighter as he moved further away.

Fiki who had said with his brother's behavior could only help but laugh, "Fajri... Fajris... I don't know how Shan Lo."

"Mandi malem-malem is not it not good for health?" asked Gilang suddenly who made his two friends turn with eyebrows linked.

"When did you become an IPA child?" reply Fiki.

Gilang screeched, "Ah erah! Is it wrong?! Wonder me."

***

When he got home, after learning the group with Fiki and Gilang, Fajri immediately turned off the engine and parked it in a normal place. He walked into the house. But his steps stopped when riots sounded from within.

"I won't let you see my sister!"

Ricky's outspoken voice left Fajri stunned and wondering, who is Ricky talking to?

"I said no! Means no!"

Slowly Fajri stepped back, trying to figure out who his brother was fighting with. When Fajri reaches the doorway, he sees Ricky talking to someone on the phone.

"I can still support my sister and me! So you don't have to be so smart!" it was Ricky who made Fajri finally understand who his brother was talking to. From the sentences thrown Ricky, Fajri can already guess and his guess is unlikely to miss about who the person behind the phone is.

"You don't have to think about us anymore!" ricky concluded before finally hanging up the phone.

"Bang," call Fajri softly.

That made Ricky flinch. "H-Have Jri returned?"

"He's bothering you again, huh?" ask Fajri parau.

Ricky who did not understand or pretended not to understand with Fajri's question instead put on a confused face. "He who?"

"Udah bang, I've shaken everything. Bang Rick doesn't have to hide this!" Fajri stared inside Ricky.

With a heavy Ricky said, "Hhh yes. But you take it easy, Rick assures me he won't bother us anymore." Ricky rubbed both of Fajri's shoulders.

"Why bang? Why would he have to show up again after our painstaking heal our wounds? Why?" asked Fajri with his head down.

"Jri," Ricky patted Fajri on the shoulder to let the owner look up and look him in the eye. "Whatever happens, you'll always be there for Fajri. Brother won't tell anyone about the misahin we both. Including Him. Don't you worry!"

"Hhh. Yes Bang."

"But don't you really want to see her?" ask Ricky.

Fajri quickly shook his head, "No!"

"Why is Bang Rick that?!" keep Fajri.

"Abang is just afraid that the reason you don't want to meet him, because you're afraid you're angry."

Fajri shook his head slowly and said, "That's not the reason Fajri bang. But there will be no one who wants to meet the person who has made his mother suffer and leave his child for ever! There is no bang!" fajri said.

"What Rick thought I didn't hate about him?"

Getting the question from his sister, Ricky did not answer. He was also confused as to what to say.

"Even though I didn't want the same face because I was too small at the time. But the bitter memories he gave me will never be lost in my memories!" straightforwardly Fajri and immediately sat himself on the sofa.

Seeing his sister tormented also makes Ricky feel the pain. He aligned his position with Fajri.

"Istighfar Jri," Ricky rubbed Fajri's back.

Fajri is not usually angry, let alone upset like this. But he will certainly be immediately ignited emotions if it is related to his past. Fajri is the victim who feels the most pain from the past.

'But Rick knows Jri, if your hatred for him is much greater than your hatred for him.  Bang Rick promises to keep you happy and forget that painful past, Ricky promised himself.

***

"Wooy!" place Shandy on Fiki who is busy daydreaming on the balcony of his room.

"Hihh bang Shan!" screeched Fiki while stroking his chest for fear of his heart being dislodged.

"Lagian Lo malem-malem notya sleeping, even daydreaming. New guests know the taste of Lo!"

"Curl again," sewed Fiki.

"You sleep there!"

Instead of obeying his brother's orders, Fiki looked back at the expanse of stars in the sky that night.

"Bang.." call Fiki.

"Hmm?"

"Kangen is Fiki's favorite guitar. Usually if the gini malems like jamming," said Fiki without even a moment to take his eyes from the sky.

Shandy who heard the statement could only smile as he said in his mind, 'Wait for Fik, soon you will be able to jam while looking at the stars.'

Fiki who did not hear the response from Shandy turned to look at him. "Don't you?" call him when he sees Shandy who looks at him with a smile.

"Woy bang!" Fiki patted Shandy's shoulder. Just that makes Shandy realize, "Eh-"

"Ah uh ah uh! Talk even dumb! Smile again," said Fiki shuddering in horror.

"Ck."

"This guitar is bad again! Entertain cake what cake?" fiki's protest was unacceptable.

Shandy sighed, "How would my grandfather be entertained??" ask her while pinching Chubby Fiki's cheeks in a fit of anxiety.

"Ouch! Sick bang!" annoyed Fiki stroked his hot cheek.

"Eathey're sleeping! It's late too, school tomorrow!" final Shandy who forcefully drags Fiki into the room and closes the balcony door.

"Bang, Fiki wants a story," said Fiki suddenly and then sat on the edge of the bed.

Shandy who was originally about to get out of the room again undoes his intentions and chooses to sit next to Fiki.

"What story do you want?"

"So at school, Mr. Fendy appointed Fiki to represent the school in the FLS2N event" said Fiki.

"Well cool dong. It's gotta be a singing race, right?" guess Shandy sumringah.

"Yes bang. Fiki did not expect to be able to trust this easily," kekeh Fiki.

With a smile Shandy embraces Fiki from the side, "That means Mr. Fendy believes that Fiki is able to make it the best. So Fiki has to do his best. Okay?"

Fiki's heart was touched to hear the message from his brother, without realizing a sincere smile rose on his face.

"Spirit!!!" Shandy clenched his hands and shook Fiki's body slowly.

The two brothers threw laughter at each other until finally someone entered in an intimidating voice.

"What?!"

The sound made Shandy and Fiki turn towards him.

"For what?!" ask Mr. Ananta with a voice that is still rising.

"P-why?" Fiki standing. Shandy also got up from his seat.

"Why don't you go to the science olympics?"

"c-fiki... Actually.." said Fiki stammering.

"Pa, Fiki it-"

"Shut up!" Mr. Ananta pointed towards Shandy. "Papa is asking your sister!"

"Why Fiki?" ask Ananta again.

"S-actually Fiki wants to participate in the science olympiad Pa, but the Fiki teacher who immediately appointed Fiki to participate in the singing competition," explained Fiki with a vibrating voice.

"Do you want to?" Mr. Ananta continues to corner Fiki.

"Fiki can't refuse Pa. The Fiki section is also more confident in Fiki's ability in the field of art than-"

"Enough!" jolt Pak Ananta made Fiki's speech stop.

Shandy who was also surprised by it immediately put his hand on Fiki's shoulder, trying to strengthen his sister.

"Your teacher doesn't know what's best for you! And I'm asking you to withdraw from that race and go to the science olympiad!"

"Pa, but..."

"No buts! Dengerin said papa!" final Mr. Ananta and go straight from in front of his two sons.

Fiki could only duck while exhaling heavily. There was disappointment on his face. How not? Her parents never supported her dreams. Dreams that might be able to boast of them in the future.

Shandy who saw Fiki slumped like that couldn't do much. He could only try to strengthen and strengthen, yes that was all.

"Fik, just calm down. Bang Shan will try to persuade papa." Shandy steps away, but his steps come to a halt as Fiki restrains his arm.

"No need to bang, free," raucous Fiki with his head shook slowly.

Shandy patted softly on Fiki's palm that was blocking his arm. Then release it slowly. "Please calm down."

After saying that, Shandy passed after closing the door of Fiki's room. Now Fiki is left, alone and lamenting his own fate.

Fiki laid her body on the mattress, staring at the ceiling with a long breath. It was as if a huge burden had hit his chest again. Feels tight and painful. I want him to scream as loud as he can. Hope the tightness subsides a little.

He put a pillow over his face. "WOWGAHH!" fiki shouted with a sob. "WHY???!!!"

There was a lot of protest in Fiki's mind. Why his own father could never support his dreams, could never support his wishes, and always forced his will. Whereas on the other hand, many people who do not even have a blood relationship with Fiki, they always support Fiki, understand his dreams and desires. So why can't his father behave like that?

It felt like Fiki was rebelling and doing whatever she wanted, but her little heart never allowed that. He was never taught to be rude to people, especially to his own parents. He knew that what his father was doing was for his own good. But is Fiki not entitled to make his own choices? All this felt unfair to him.

Now, Fiki can only resigned about whatever will be his future.

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