Love In The Midst of Hostility
Chapter 11 - Lika's Defeat

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"Gue can't pass! If you don't want to sit here, you're moving!" Lika replied to Zafran's complaint. He had to sit next to the guy.

"okay!" Zafran stood up with a scowled expression. But his attention was immediately directed towards the fat man who was blocking the way.

"Let's move there!" urged Lika while pulling the corner of her lips upwards. He was satisfied to see the unease on Zafran's face.

"Congratulations?" lika said again. This time he chuckled.

Zafran clucked in annoyance. He glanced sharply at Lika.

"Zafran!" the call of a girl managed to muffle Zafran's annoyance. He is none other than Ramanda. The girl just found her chair. It was right across from the fat guy.

"Ramanda?" Zafran widened his eyelids. "Lo come along too?" ask enthusiastically. His mood changed instantly. Ramanda was indeed the only girl who could give a bright smile on Zafran's face.

"Yes, I represent my school for the Mathematics Olympiad" Ramanda replied.

A good idea came to Zafran's mind. He wanted to have Lika switch seats with Ramanda.

"Ra! You sit near me. This is Lika was about to move," exclaimed Zafran. He immediately looked towards Lika.

"Emang Lika really wants to move?" Ramanda. Because Lika was still sitting in her chair.

Zafran looked at Lika. As if urging the girl to move immediately.

"Gue can't pass. You know for yourself, right?" lika said as she slowly looked towards the fat man beside her.

"Ah, right too." Zafran sighed, then ventured to wake the fat man next to Lika.

"Sorry, Mas. Can you excuse me first, right? My friend wants to pass by," said Zafran softly.

"Oh yes, yes. I'm tired, so go straight to bed." The fat man was very friendly. He was immediately willing to give Lika a way to pass. Ramanda could sit next to Zafran.

While Lika was in the chair that Ramanda should have occupied. From there he could witness the familiarity of Zafran and Ramanda.

The plane took off. Lika grunted in relief. He immediately read the book while the plane was in stable condition. But Lika's attention is slowly attracted to something. That is to the figure who always spreads hatred to him.

Zafran smiled broadly. He talks with Ramanda.

"Rian didn't come?" ask Zafran.

"If he comes along, there's no way I'm sitting next to you" Ramanda said.

"Good indeed. Honestly, I don't like him." Zafran told clearly. He always hated all the guys who approached Ramanda.

"Where have you ever liked the guys who dated me!" timbal Ramanda's. He's poking Zafran's nose.

"Emang! I'm normal times. Why do I like men," replied Zafran.

Ramanda who heard, immediately clicked the eel of the man. "That's right! Where ever serious," he said.

Zafran chuckled amusedly. He held Ramanda's hand. Emitting a deep gaze towards the black bead of the adorable girl.

From the side, Lika could see everything. Somehow his attention continued to be directed towards Zafran. He felt that guy was very different. Lika had never seen the side of Zafran that was so bright.

Lika's behavior faded, when Zafran caught sight of her. He immediately threw away his face. Really am! Lika's heart was pounding. The nervousness he had recently felt, came back again. Even worse than before.

'I swear... Why me?' Lika is alone. He used his book to cover his flushed face in shame.

Zafran was just staring in the eye. He is indifferent. Then refocused his attention on Ramanda.

Not felt, Zafran and friends arrived in Bali. They rested in a hotel. Zafran is one room with a student named Cakra. The glasses guy is very quiet.

Zafran's phone is ringing. He got a message from Mr. Surya. His teacher told him to rest and forbade everyone from traveling.

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The sun rises from the eastern horizon. Zafran and Cakra are awake.

Zafran is seen doing push ups by wearing only shorts. Cakra is reading the book Chemistry.

The sound of Zafran's breathing rang out. Men are like Cakra until they see it. He couldn't deny that Zafran was indeed the coolest guy in school.

After exercising, Zafran took a short break. He was busy texting Ramanda. It just so happened that the girl spent the night in a different hotel.

A knocking sound came from the door. Mr. Rendi told Zafran and Cakra to prepare. They will go to the place where the national championship is held. It just so happened that Lika became a student who had to compete in the first stage.

Lika is preparing herself. He had a long discussion with Mr. Surya. Everyone gathered to encourage Lika. Except Zafran disappeared somewhere.

"Excite yes, Lik. I'm sure you'll win!" keyla said as she clenched her hands as a sign of spirit.

"Thank you, Key. I'm really nervous." Lika breathed out through her mouth.

"Where is Zafran?" imbuh Ayu, a student who is also part of the Elite Permata High School team.

"Gue knows, and I don't want to know!" sahut Lika ketus's.

"I think he met his friend." Keyla did not comment on Lika. He responded to Ayu's words.

"I know that girl's name is Ramanda. Very pretty yes. Pantesan Zafran wants to be close to him. Model kayak we mah what," said Ayu. He and Keyla embraced each other and chuckled.

Lika rolled a lazy eyeball. His feet were strong. To make a sound that attracts attention. Half a pair of eyes immediately turned towards him. As a result, Lika could only smile awkwardly while rubbing her nape due to embarrassment.

After a long wait, the race finally began. It was then that Lika could witness the presence of Zafran. It turned out that the guy was with Ramanda from the start. He was even willing to separate from the group for the sake of the girl. Zafran did not stop joking around with Ramanda.

'Laugh until you are satisfied. I'll make your friend cry crazy!' inner Lika determined. He was competing with Ramanda.

An hour or so the race was held. The final result said Ramanda was the winner. Lika is in second place.

"It's okay, Lika. You're still great." Madam Ratih tried to give spirit to Lika.

Lika lowered her head. He was disappointed in himself. I don't know why this game made him unfocused. Moreover, Ramanda had never been his opponent in the previous races.

"Hoho.. there are losers," Zafran sneered as he positioned himself before Lika. He was satisfied to see the defeat of his rival.

Lika didn't say anything. He just left just like that. Lika went into the toilet and cried in front of the mirror.