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Let The Eyes Tired

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Slowly Eva blinked and rubbed her eyes. Another free hand he extended long towards the nightstand to turn off the alarm. After that, he yawned widely, stretched his body, then got up from his bed.

The sky behind the curtains was still dark when Eva finished her bath. The time now indicates 6am, which means it has been 30 minutes since the alarm was turned off. To put it bluntly, the distance between the school and her home was only about 10 minutes away. However, he did not wake up early to do the task or evaluate the learning, but to fix his appearance, especially hair.

Unlike most people who have straight hair or just curls, Eva's hair is naturally curly and blooming. In addition to difficult maintenance, Eva who is not used to sleeping while braiding— feels not good—only can wake up with a frizzy* and annoying hair bed. Waking up at dawn to get your hair done is a routine every morning.

Passing the completion of Eva's makeup, there was a knock and the door opened. “Good morning, Miss Eva,” greet Erdawati, the head housekeeper and caretaker since childhood. “What's a good night's sleep Miss?”

“Good morning, Bi Erda,” reply Eva. “Eva sleeps well, really, as usual.”

“The hope is already on the table, yes. Need Auntie accompany?”

Eva who had attached the backpack just shook her head. “Not necessary, Bi. Eva eat alone.”

After leading her young miss to the dining table, Erda pleaded politely and left. Served by other housemaids, Eva occupied her usual spot on a large and moderately long classic ceramic dining table—total 16 seats—then started her breakfast. In front of him has been a variety of foods, ranging from ham and vegetable sandwiches, croissants with butter, egg vegetable salads, multi grains hot cereal, a glass of fruit juice, a glass of warm milk, and, a glass of green tea and a glass of cappuccino.

Today wasn't a special day, and Eva wasn't forced to eat this much. Serving a lot of food as an option has become a tradition in his family, not least while eating alone. Frankly, Eva feels this family tradition is very wasteful. Fortunately he was not forbidden to share the rest of his food—the untouched—for the helpers.

This morning Eva opted for a breakfast salad with juice. He ate in silence, there was no sound but the clanking of cutlery. There were about five maids in neat uniforms lined up next to him, but they were also silent. They are prohibited from speaking unless told by the employer of the house.

“Papa not awake?” ask Eva to one of the helpers.

The one standing closest to him replied, “Master left for Singapore last night, Miss. He said maybe this time will go for two weeks.”

“If Mama?”

“Mrs are not awake yet, Miss. He came home late at night from the party and wanted to rest.”

Eva gave a short sigh. As the only child of a busy parent couple, loneliness has become commonplace. Although not like, Eva has been friendly with the solitude and solitude of every time she is in her house.

It didn't take long, Eva had finished her breakfast. Then he went to school delivered by his personal driver. At exactly seven in the morning, Eva arrived at her classroom which was already quite crowded.

“Selamat pagi,” sapa Eva kepada teman satu mejanya.

“Hei, Eva. It's PR Physics, right? Borrow copy dong,” said Gita then directly open Eva bag without approval. Eva, who was used to it, just let him take the book.

“Good morning, Eva-chan.”

Eva looked spontaneously. Ren the new kid had been standing next to her with a brilliant smile. Unconsciously Eva shunned her gaze then replied, “Good morning ...”

“Eva-chan has breakfast? I have a Fat Rice breakfast, very good. That's my favorite food in Indonesia.”

Eva just smiled a little. Unaware of Eva's shyness, Ren is still loyal beside her and asks again, “Eva-chan likes to eat what? Have you ever tried Japanese food?”

“Hm ... Never eaten.” His family is more used to eating western food.

“Eva-chan want to try eating? I'll take you if you want. I know some places that sell good Japanese food.”

Eva's surprised. Did he just want to take her out? “No. No u—"

“Wah, wow, the new child invites Miss Popular dating,” continued Gita who is faithful to steal heard from the side. “Since when have you guys been so close? Don't you already date?”

“No, kok!” Eva hurriedly shook her head. “We were just acquaintances yesterday, just friends, not nothing.”

Gita grinning. “Masa’? How do I see that, don't I? You're rarely near a guy, called chan-chan again, so special.”

“Ren, haven't sat yet, anyway? I have something to ask you about anime ...” Andi who was about to approach Ren was silent to see the three of them who were now looking back at him. “You guys discuss what?” tanyanya.

“Hot news, dong! Do you know what? This tablemate of yours is on PDKT with our Miss Eva!”

Both of Andi's eyes were wide. “Seriously, Ren? So fast! Crazy, are the Japanese really brave, huh? The feeling I read in shoujo manga* the characters are shy, kok.”

Gita smiled mockingly. “Do not equate with your stupid comic, dong. Ren is a real person, not a fictional one! Let me guess, Eva who fell in love was first approached by a handsome man like Ren.”

“Already, stop!” exclaim Eva quickly with a face that began to heat up. Because of Gita's somewhat shrill voice earlier, some students had already paid attention to their inconsequential conversation. Do not let this misunderstanding go any further.

“You misunderstood. We're really just regular friends, really, not dating. Right, right, Ren?” then Eva turned to look at Ren.

“Hah? Mas’ you are not— Wait, you are Japanese, I forgot, hehe.” Gita stuck out her tongue spontaneously. “PDKT stands for ‘Pendekan’, meaning you are again approaching Eva to be familiar, Ren.”

Ren formed O's lips then nodded. Then he grabbed Eva's fingers and grabbed her. “Alright, I will PDKT with you, Eva-chan.”

Everyone who was around Ren was stunned especially Eva. “Wait, Ren. I think you're wrong pa—”

“I like Eva-chan. I want to be close and familiar with you.”

Once again Eva—, along with his other friend—, were astonished to hear Ren's declaration of love that was so innocent but sudden.

***

“Congratulations, yes, Eva. Your admirers have increased by one more person.”

Eva didn't bully him.

“This time is a new record, you know,” continued Gita whispered. “The son of a delinquent alone takes 1 week just shoot you, this one is not up to 24 hours, hold it again. Considerable, Say.”

Eva let out a rough breath and then placed an index finger on her lips. Is this fellow unable to appreciate his teacher who was explaining up ahead?

“What this time do you intend to refuse again? A broken-hearted son who skipped 3 days, because of you. Theo the cool upperclassman you rejected too. Basic women don't know themselves!”

Eva forgets that Gita is the bravest and most daring woman she has ever known. How many times has this friend fought with the teachers until they decided to hands off and not care about it anymore?

“What, the hell, made you popular?” Gita looked at Eva full of search. “I'm sure I'm prettier and better than you, starting from the face, body shape, and skill, except for the brain. What ... because of hair?”

Eva rolled her eyes puffed. Why talk about her hair again?

“In fact your hair is ugly, Va, growing and messy. But strangely enough, it fits you. You look cute. So is it really your hair that makes men hooked on you?”

That's not possible. Eva was eager to say that and denied her statement. However, considering that Ren really likes her hair, Eva undoes her intentions. “I don't know,” answered later.

“That's who's voice?” Unfortunately, Eva who forgot to lower her voice successfully attracted the attention of her teacher to turn around and observe the entire class sharply. Eva the perpetrator hurriedly lowered her head, while Gita was just a stifled laugh.

“Because you are chatting, I assume you already understand the material of this chapter discussion. Next one of you, try to work on the problem on the board.”

The class became quiet. Other students who also secretly chattering during the lesson walk also silenced and pushed each other to move forward. It turns out that no one is brave, rather incapable.

Mr. Gunawan as a teacher of Physics. “No one advanced?”

Suddenly among the despair, a hand that was quite white in color was brandishing high. “Can I try to answer it, Mr Master?” tanyakanya.

Simultaneously all turned to the origin of the voice, including the teacher sitting in front. “Alright, please go forward, New Child,” he said.

Ren who was already standing walked forward. As soon as he received the marker, without thinking for long he immediately worked on the problem on the board. Physics formulas that have just been described half by Mr. Gunawan successfully he elaborated neatly and quickly. Even without the help of a calculator, multiplication in a formula that is quite complicated with many numbers is not a problem for him. Not for a minute, Ren had the answer.

“I'm done, Mr. Teacher.”

The teacher was amazed. As fast as lightning he grabbed the calculator on the table and typed the same multiplication. Hard to believe, the answer is correct!

Mr. Gunawan cleared his throat. “Ok, this is the answer right. Please sit down,” he said flat and Ren according. Without realizing it, not only the maple teacher, it turns out the entire class was also amazed to see Ren's ability.

“In addition to the handsome, white, friendly, and brave Asian face, it turns out that he also has a brilliant brain. Are you sure you'll reject this one, Eva?” gita commented again.

For the umpteenth time Eva just sighed then chose not to answer.

***

Note:

*6: The term hair that expands messy like a lion's mane.

*7: Comic title for female readers

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