MELODY MUSKETEERS (M911 & TTM)
006. I WANT TO LIKE YOU

The news about Prothos and Wilda dating is getting hotter today, because yesterday Wilda loudly told Melody that she has officially dated Prothos. It was heard by other students who immediately spread the news to all corners of the school.

During the break, Wilda stopped Prothos from entering the barn. All the pairs of eyes that were around them looked at him curiously.

"Sister, this is me giving you back your gym clothes." Said Wilda giving sports clothes that are in the totebag. "Thank you, yeah."

"No problem." Reply Prothos received it after it was about to walk back.

But suddenly Wilda held Prothus' arm. Prothos looked at his arms held and looked at Wilda. In the distance Widia noticed them.

"Tomorrow I'll come to your house." Said Wilda with a smile after it left.

Prothos looked around and many people looked at him. He understood why Wilda did it, and he wanted everyone who saw him to know that he and Prothos were close.

...***...

After school, it means school is over this week, because tomorrow is Saturday. Many of the students cheered happily while scattering out of the classroom.

"Niko, you have an event?" Melody looked at Niko.

"There's a thing you're taking me away with you." Niko Smile.

Melody takes Niko for a walk to the mall. They play at the game. I don't know what Melody was thinking when she took Niko's path. Though last night the girl had just cried because she missed Lion, but today she took Niko with her.

"You see, I won't let a single throw slip." Niko said when she was about to play throw a basketball into the basket.

Niko proved it and not a single ball missed. Melody clapped for him.

Then they look for another game. Niko is curious about the game of clawed dolls. Already more than ten times he had not managed to stamp the puppet out of there.

"Once again." pinta Niko was about to try again.

But suddenly Melody pulled her gloved left hand to follow her and no longer tried the game.

"This time I'm sure I can get it." Niko muttered while looking at Melody's hand holding her.

"You want some ice cream?" Melody asked turned to Niko and saw Niko smiling with gazes pointing at their hands that were holding hands.

"Sure I want to." Answer Niko.

Melody held Niko's hand until she reached the ice cream parlor and ordered her ice cream.

"You look like a vampire. Aren't you a vampire?" Ask a young woman an ice cream seller.

Melody turned to Niko and looked around, only to realize that Niko was the center of attention of some women who were staring at her. Niko's pale face does attract the attention of anyone who sees it, besides the way Niko dress also supports her to look like a vampire.

"Yes, he's a vampire." Melody replied as she picked up the two ice creams given by her seller and walked away. "It's take." Melody thrust one ice cream at Niko near her face.

When Niko was about to pick it up, Melody instead thrust it into Niko's nose. Niko looked at Melody like she was upset, but Melody smiled at her, making her not so upset.

Suddenly Niko devours Melody's ice cream she already ate. Melody was surprised to see him until he glanced at Niko.

"My ice cream is dirty because it's got my nose." Niko cried still with a nose that has ice cream.

Melody immediately walked away leaving Niko, lazy to respond.

After finishing playing around, Melody and Niko were about to go home. Today Niko felt happy but she felt Melody was a little different than usual. He became a little afraid that Melody would think of asking him to stay away after this, because usually someone always gives happiness first before finally taking it back in an instant. That's what Niko thought.

"When was the last time you went to the mall and did all that?" Melody asked, looking at Niko who was driving.

"I forgot." Answer Niko. "What's really going on? I don't know why you feel different." Said Niko occasionally turning to Melody.

"You said you'd make me like you, right? Then you can do it. I want you to make me like you."

Niko stopped her car on the side of the road, and turned to look at Melody. He did not believe the words Melody had just heard. It was something impossible that he thought would come out of the girl's mouth.

"really? Why did you suddenly say it so clearly to me?"

Niko smiled hearing that.

"Honestly, Niko, it's so hard to make me like someone. Even just being a friend is hard. I want you to make me love you."

...***...

The three Musketeers and their father were at home. Leo was getting ready with a large suitcase standing by the entrance. He sat in the living room as he was about to leave. Athos is also sitting on one of the couches in the living room with him, while Prothos and Aramis are at the dining table which from the living room is visible.

"You all take care of the house properly. Don't bother your uncle, lately he's never been off. Every now and then call and visit grandpa at little grandma's house."

"We understand, father." Answer Athos. "How long have you been in Italy?" Ask Athos.

"Bottest two weeks and longest two months." Answer me while wearing shoes.

"Your English isn't good can you stay there long? Do you need an interpreter?" Ask Athos.

"I didn't need English in Italy. Three years I went to school there and my great-grandfather was Italian too, I didn't need English." Excited dad annoyed. "You're gonna have to study because you're gonna have a graduation exam soon and take care of your sister."

"When you go home buy us souvenirs." Aramis.

"You're this, your father hasn't left already thinking about going home later." Mumbled dad.

"Make sure nothing is left behind." Athos cried to his father. "Call me if you need money."

"Gosh, is his dad me or you? Why should I ask you for money?"

"Dad, find a beautiful woman there and bring it home later, I leave it for uncle too." Prothos.

Leo laughed at Prothos.

Suddenly Melody enters with Niko.

"Thank God you haven't left yet." Melody hugged her father. "Dad should always call me."

"Surely, dear." Answer Leo.

"Where are you going, dad?" Asked Niko who was standing in front of the entrance. "There's something I want to talk to you about."

"What talk? What matters?" Leo looked at Niko.

"very important. I'm planning on marrying Melody." Answer Niko.

All who heard were extremely shocked including Melody herself. Leo looked at Niko with a surprised face yet he still wanted to hear the young man's explanation, what was the meaning of his words.

"Don't joke you, Niko!!" Athos is upset.

"What do you mean by getting married?" Tanya Prothos walked over to Niko.

Aramis just sat in her place holding back her emotions hearing Niko's words. His eyes were extremely sharp towards that mortal enemy of his.

"I'm serious." Niko looked at Leo. "I'll tell my parents and we can both get engaged first. After graduation we will get married."

"Melo, do you know about this?" Look at Leo while standing up.

Melody shook her head. She had absolutely no idea about what Niko had said just now. He was as surprised as the others.

"I didn't tell him. I wanted to tell you first and ask for it after you know." Niko.

"Niko, let's talk about this when I get home." Said Leo. "You better ask Melo first. I never forbid my children by my own decision. Youunderstand?"

Niko looked at Melody who was surprised by her words.

Melody didn't think Niko had such a big plan after she told her to make herself love Niko.

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