
This morning, there was a student running to her class at the end of the 2nd floor hallway. Chasing with time and footsteps of the teacher who is also heading to the class.
"Huft, for I'm not late" he said as he wiped the sweat when he got to the classroom
"What else happened today, Ra?" said his friend and his best friend
"Hahaha nothing happened"
"You sure? But your face shoots that Ra" yes right, Dara's face does look pale this morning
"Yes I'm not okay, just haven't eaten since last night" said the girl relaxed even with a smile
"God Dara..."
"Good morning kids" the teacher's voice cuts off the two best friends' conversation
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After Arinda found out the best friend had not filled his stomach since morning even since last night, he said. Now here they are, in the corner of the canteen. Yes, Arinda forced her best friend to fill her stomach. However, Dara is still Dara who does not want to trouble her best friend. Because Dara knew at the end of the day Arinda would pay for their food in the canteen. However, with all her sad face finally Dara received the gift of her best friend. But on condition that Arinda can only buy him drinking water, so that Dara who buys his food. Dara convinces Arinda that she still has money to pay for her food today.
"Where is the outcome?"
"Alhamdulillah I got the 2nd Nda champion"
"Thank God, congratulations, my beautiful and smart friend" Arinda hugged her best friend proudly
"Thank you for supporting me"
Earlier, after the first break Dara was called by the headmaster for the announcement of the results of the science olympics he participated in 2 weeks ago. Dara is one of the top students in school and often attended the Olympics. Therefore, Dara is known as a smart beautiful girl, so many male students who admire Dara. But Dara is a quiet girl who doesn't really care about it all. For him learning and achieving is the most important thing. It was Dara Senjana.
"Because, in 2 months there will be provincial-level Olympics. Are you willing to represent our school again ?"
"Yes sir, I'm ready"
"Thank you Dara, you are always willing to represent the school that makes our school more famous for its student achievements"
"Yes, you're both sir"
The flashback
Plaques
The sound of slapping was heard in the corner of the house. Where's a father who slapped his son
"I don't want to know, anyway you always have to get a perfect score"
"But dad, I'm not as smart as brother"
"Never call me father, before you can make me proud. And 1 again, you're not my son"
Tess
A drop of tears fell on Dara's tapioca. It was a slap in the cheek that made his cheek look even more bruised and the pain of his father's speech made him unable to hold back the tears. Although actually painful words were too common he got from childhood. Even since my sister was still there.
Flashback off
"Ra, how dumb. What the hell is it?"
"There's nothing Nda. Just think about when I can be as beautiful as you"
"Hahaha nothing, really" Dara tried to smile to convince Arinda, even though she knew her best friend would not believe it
"But really, Ra, you know there's no story. Let me help you, don't always pretend to be strong. It's okay Ra if you want to complain even with me. I don't want you to feel alone, I also want to be a friend who is there when his best friend needs"
"Yes, thank you, Arinda wanted to be my wonderful best friend. Thank you for helping me stay strong all this time"
"Huuu dear Dara" while hugging his best friend
"I love my beautiful friend too. Duhh kok so melow gini anyway" without realizing there is a drop of tears in the corner of the eyes of both
"Hahaha yes. But promise me Ra if there's any story"
"Yes Arinda is beautiful"
"Eh but Ra, you're beautiful too. The proof is that many secretly like you"
"Of Arinda, don't have any strange thoughts"
"Truly know Ra, as long as you know yes at this school you are also famous as a cute and smart student who is amazing"
"More exaggerated"
"Not excessive dong Dara dear. That's why you're a little bit the same around"
"It means gossiping like you're the same class next door"
"Ihh Dara, it's not gossip but look for info hehehe"
"But it's impossible until there's awe of me like Nda"
"This is it, you are very humble. Other people want to be in your position"
"Hahaha they were just admiring what they saw Nda" the soft sound of laughter seemed to awaken Arinda how hard life was as Dara
"Yes, and they don't know how great my best friend is either. How strong you are to be a woman Ra. I don't even know how I'm going to be in your position right now"
"I'm not that strong Nda. I'm also still a human being who sometimes feels like giving up might be more fun"
"Don't ever repeat that again Ra. I was afraid of losing my best friend" Arinda hugged Dara tightly. Yes, hold it tightly as if he let go Dara will disappear
"Doain me in order to last longer yes Nda" Dara also returned the hug of the friend
The sun this morning warmed their friendship. How lucky Dara was to have a friend like Arinda who was willing to help her stay strong and survive. Past events are what makes Arinda now try to pay more attention to Dara.
During this time Dara did not really care about what happened around her during school. No matter what other students give him. Because for him come to school to learn, not for other business. Including never caring about the male students who he unknowingly likes to look at him with admiration.
Dara is Dara though who impressed indifferent with the surrounding but he still tried to be friendly when meeting other people. That is why many admire Dara without him knowing. The beautiful and cute girl had an amazing feat with her cleverness, but she was also not arrogant and always displayed her sweet smile. Although everyone who sees never knows how he always tries hard to hide his cry.
But, for Dara it was enough. For him let this wound he kept alone without the need for others to know, except Arinda his best friend who has understood how the story of Dara's life. The life story of his wounds sometimes tried to disguise him, but still Arinda knew what the wound was. The wound that for Dara is not as painful as her inner wound so far. It's up to a wound that Arinda may not see.
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"Don't come home late, someone's worried about you at home"
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