Village Girl With a Million Dreams
Chapter 23 (Jofan Meradang )
Jofan who saw his three best friends quietly fixated feeling very hit. He took all of Ayu's books that were strewn wet and her bag.
“San, can you take Ayu Home?” Jofan holds Sandra's shoulder to immediately realize from the shock of seeing a very painful event.
“Ok” Sandra clasped Ayu's hand still lamenting her misfortune today.
“Come Mel, we anter Ayu rumah”. Melani was speechless, her eyes staring at Ayu who was repeatedly treated with discomfort.
“Mas Jofan, how are my books?”. Ayu turned around to realize that the books were still scattered and some were already in Jofan's hands.
“Let's relax, I'll sort it out. Tomorrow I'll bring back his books”. Jofan replied to Ayu's question filled with gentleness.
Jofan has a very soft heart when he already loves someone. The presence of his three friends made his days that had been colorless become more alive. Jofan feels an important part of his group.
“But Fan....it wet all”. Melani spoke softly fearing adding to the sadness in Ayu's heart.
“Just relax, just trust me”. Jofan reviews the smiles that reconcile the hearts of his three best friends.
“Go home, take care of them yes San”. Jofan encourages Melani and Ayu to leave immediately.
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Jofan walked towards the school's CCTV room on the 1st floor close to the principal's office. His feet stepped filled with hatred, his best friend repeatedly getting bad behavior. And Ayu was the weakest of his three companions.
“Tok....Geck...Tok...”. Jofan opened the doorknob and entered the CCTV room guarded by officers.
“Excuse me sir, I want to check the CCTV in the female toilet of the 1st floor Pak”. Jofan went straight to the point to the heart of the matter.
“What is Jofan?” officer megenali Jofan because Jofan is the son of the principal who also has shares in the school.
“ Some are not polite pranking my best friend”. Jofan puts Ayu's wet books and bags on the attendant's desk.
Officers began playing his fingers looking for the CCTV footage that Jofan was referring to.
Jofan's jaw began to harden, his hands clenched in anger. The teenage girls she sees on CCTV are no strangers. They often tease Jofan despite not being responded to by Jofan.
“Thanks pak”. Jofan snatches Ayu's books and bags from the table.
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“Lissa, if we get caught fighting Ayu, we can get in trouble not Lis?”. Karla's.
“Quietly, Ayu is people do not have, he will not dare to look for the same problem we”. Jawan Lissa while bored because she is practicing cheerleader.
Bruckkk....
A group of girls who were practicing were caught by surprise by the throwing of wet bags and books.
“Lis, that's Jofan”. Louisa whispered in Lissa's ear.
No one was unmoved, they just looked down not daring to stare towards Jofan. Lissa who was behind tried to gather her courage advanced against Jofan.
“Jofan, don't get me wrong. We're just kidding”. Lissa forced her smile.
“Do not get along well, I do not know y'all”. Jofan moved away from Lissa who was approaching towards him pretentiously.
“ If you do not apologize, you will regret”. Jofan died and they all brought books and bags Ayu scattered.
“I won't apologize”. Lissa shouted and managed to stop Jofan's steps.
“Do not think that we will be kind to the child”. Jofan turned around and half ran over to Lissa.
“Do not mess with my three best friends. If you don't listen, you'll regret your whole life for dealing with me”. Jofan gripped Lissa's arm very firmly.
Lissa threw Jofan's hand which hurt his shoulder. He did not dare to reply to Jofan's words. He just looked at the back of the jofan who had walked away leaving the training room.
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“Yu, are you okay?”. Melani hugs Ayu while walking. Ayu only returned a smile because she did not want to hold back her feelings.
“we eat first yes before going home, I know a good place to eat near here”. Sandra tried to shift Ayu's attention. They love each other like brothers.
Ayu only follows her two best friends. Not knowing what to do, he felt extremely oppressed and unappreciated.
The three of them chose to eat Sandra's favorite Chicken Noodle. Melani enjoys her food and forgets about the problems that are going on. Sandra watched Ayu who was just playing her spoon with a blank look.
“Yu, you don't like yah?”. Sandra awakens Ayu from her daydream.
“Suka San....”. Sandra knew Ayu was just pretending to be okay.
"I'm going to the toilet for a while San, I want to pee”. Ayu stood up leaving Melani and Sandra.
“Mel, Ayu is not okay Mel. How should we?”. Melani who had put Mie in her mouth spilled it back remembering what they were going through.
“Ih.....Very dirty lw Mel”. Sandra half yelled at Melani's behavior.
In the toilet Ayu spilled tears that had been in her stool.
His hand held his mouth so that his cries would not be heard by others.
His heart ached, it was not easy to live a life in a foreign place. Lots of friends and lots of opponents.
After being satisfied with crying, Ayu cleaned her messy hood. His hands were busy wiping away the remains of his tears.
“Huh....”. Ayu let out a long breath. Trying to collect energy that had degenerated disappeared to collect again.
Sandra looked at Ayu's face which already looked better than before. There was a forced smile but more sincere. Ayu is great, in front of Sandra, she is very strong. Never give up and never get angry. His heart is easy to forgive the mistakes of others.