Chapter 7: Soccerfield

My alarm clock woke me up. I am happy that this month, which is December after this week is our seasonal break. I stretched out my arms in the air and stopped in my mind when my phone beeped. When I looked at who was texted me I was shocked and I lowered my both arms. Andrei texted.

Andrei:

Nikko,please can we talk? It's almost 3 weeks and the seasonal break is near. I'm sorry. Please talk to me:(

I hugged my phone and his text gave me a smile in my thin lips. Andrei texted me and I'm ready to confront him too. I replied.

Me:

Okay :)

As I thought all day until I fell asleep I felt better. I seem to be tired of the tears of my thoughts. I realized that if I confronted him right away, I didn't overthink things. Whether my words are painful or happy, atleast it is true. Maybe that's how it is when you love, not only for one person, but also for the family. You need to accept so you don't get confused, you need an answer.

Andrei:

OKAY. I will go to your house and fetch you:))

I got up from my bed. The blanket was flattened and the pillows stacked. Then the mirror struck my face. Swollen eyes and seemingly dry tears on both my cheeks. With my two hands I imprisomed my face. Laughing because I look brokenhearted. Even my hair does not look combed because it is knotted.

Before I could enter my bathroom to take a bath I heard a knock. I went to it and opened it. By the way, it's Mom. My mother hugged me and caressed my back. I frowned. Wondering and confused.

"Mom, is there a problem?" she pulled his arm away from me and his face was worried.

I chuckle because of her reaction. I don't know why but Mom is so cute that she is like that. Even though he is old, his age is still not obvious because he looks young and he is very beautiful. But, we only have the same eyes because I said I got my overall appearance from my father. My parents loved each other very much and I was the witness there. It was only during the accident with my father that my mom and I 's world seemed to collapse. It seems like a nightmare to us that will never be lost, permanently.

Maybe it is true that the world is not only full of fun and comfort, but also a mixture of pain and suffering. So since Uncle David came into my life, my resentment has also somewhat decreased because someone will make him happy. Hindu is only one hundred percent because he is not my father. "You did not leave your room, I was worried when you were a child. You also did not have dinner and went out for a while. Is there a problem son? Are you in pain?" Said mom.

"I don't have that mom, I'm just too tired all night. I need a break for at least one whole day"

"Do not lie to me because you have been lethargic for almost three weeks, once I asked Andrei what happened and he did not tell me anything because he also said he could not talk to you because you seem to be avoiding. Child, Nikko, say you when something happens to you so I don't worry like this "

She frowned and also seemed restless because of worrying about me. I kissed my mother on both cheeks, I smiled at her and I eased the pressure between the two of us. Her forehead remained furrowed and she got serious.

"Mom I'm just okay, I promise if there is a problem I will tell you right away "I raised my right hand promising her.

"You said that huh? I hope so. You know I love you, my child. I don't want you to be hurt or to feel anything bad." Mom clasped my face with both hands and kissed me on the forehead. Even when she had a new love, she never lost her love for me. Sometimes, there are people like that,because of their great love for that person, hshe or he pours everything out and no longer leaves for others. My eyes started watering again and I suddenly hugged my mother. "I love you mom, even though dad is gone, you are still there so I don't feel like I'm alone, you don't leave me alone" I hugged my mother tightly and she hugged me back, tighter, I felt more love and she will take care of me.

"What are you, my child, I am just here next to you no matter what happens. I will not leave you." That's when my mom and I had a heart-to-heart talk and then I took a shower and got ready for Andrei to come here, we just left and went straight to school. Before I leave my room, I check my appearance in the mirror.

Somehow my eyes no longer swell and there is a glowing smile on my thin and red lips. I no longer bother to apply lipstick on my face because it is fine and I do not look pale. Then I went downstairs. I was just in the middle of the stairs when I saw Andrei, sitting but seemed restless in his chair. When he saw me he stood up, his focus was on me. I think he is still mysterious because that is what his face shows. We ate first and then I hugged my mother again. I noticed that Uncle David was not there. I looked at mom but I failed to get an answer. "We'll go now mom" I said and she smiled

"take care you two." One last hug and then we go where Andrei's car was parked. Until we got to the university no one spoke to us. He got out of the car first and opened the door for me. "thanks" I said without removing my gaze from him. The nervousness on his face was obvious. He was confused and could not look at me directly. I laugh at his behavior now, he looks like a puppy being scolded by his boss.

"I'll take it" he took my shoulder bag and slung it over his shoulder. While I feel like walking in the hallway because at the same time as I walk my clothes sways. I was wearing a sleeveless dress paired with a white t-shirt and snickers on my feet. My wavy hair is tied up and as a result They can see my nape whoever is on my back. I think I do not look pale because it is natural for my lips to be reddish. We were close to the door of my classroom when he took my right hand so he could present me to him.

"Nikko, can we talk?" him

"Can it be later? The class will start" my voice still sounds annoyed, I don't know either. Andrei seemed shocked by my answer. He bowed his head and nodded at me without looking at me. It seems like he is convincing himself on what is my reapond to him. I immediately felt ashamed and pity for his appearance. Before I could retract what I had said, the bell rang, signaling that the class had begun. I also saw my professor in my subject course so I was in a hurry to get my bag from him.

"Drei, class will start soon. Thank you for the accompany here. I'll see you later" I smiled at him and I also smiled back but did not reach his eyes. When I entered and sat down in my disignated seat, he just left and I waved at him and he did the same and left.

Andrei left at the same time as our professor entered our classroom. Nothing much was done and only taught lessons and it ended quickly.

When our professor dissmissed the class, I was about to leave when Mika stopped me. I smiled at him as if I had not witnessed what happened to the two of them and Andrei. I can say she is beautiful now, blooming I guess. Is it because she and Andrei had a good conversation? because Andrei also likes her?

"Is there a problem Mika?" me

"Can I talk to you? At least for a moment, just for us?" he said shyly to me. I accepted his invitation to speak. Whatever it is, I have nothing to fear. Because I was not harmed her or aggrieved, right?

"Okay, let's go to the library". We went to the library. We sat in the empty seat together. Quiet place, just don't let us shout if we argue. But what are we going to shout. I secretly laugh in mind at my thoughts.

"Is there a problem Mika, you look bothered." What was he afraid of, he seemed afraid to look at me. I smiled at her so he knew it was okay for her to tell me and I would help her as much as I could. His two friends were left outside the library and waiting for him. This seems important.

I was surprised that she was holding my hands on the table. Out of shock I could not speak for a moment. "I know the reason you avoided Andrei is because you saw us at the party"

She looked me in the eye and I saw the sincerity with every opening of his lips. Mika is beautiful and has a gentle face. At that time, my first impression of her was that she was calm and malignant, but it just so happened that I talked to her and she invited me.

"Mika, I do not know what you are saying. I went home then because I did not feel well." I'm a very good actress, I can be in a telenovela on T.V, but I know she din't buy it.

"I know you saw what I did, I know you were there. Maybe because I liked Andrei I did all that. I hope you forgive me."

She suddenly bowed. "If you saw me before peeking at you, why did you still do that?" My feelings flared up as if because the oil had added more and flared up more.

"Because I wanted to make Andrei feel like I wanted him I did that thing. I know the shame I did was embarrassing and I hope you will forgive me" She looked at me again and seemed to say that I wish I could understand that thing.

"Mika, even so, I know I have no right to interfere in your situation with Andrei. I am not his girlfriend and I have no right to be angry. I'm just his bestfriend"

The dagger pierced my heart. It seemed like the words that came out of my mouth were the ones that spontaneously gave me pain. But, if Andrei wants that I will accept. Even if it hurts.

"But Andrei told me something different" She smiled at me.

I frowned. "What is that?" I asked her.

"Just go to the soccerfield to find out. I'm really sorry Nikkola. I won't do that again. Andei and I talked about that too."

Mika stood up and I remained seated in the library chair. Andrei's text brought my mind to life.

Andei:

Come here to soccerfield :)

Even though I was clueless because of Mika's actions, I still went straight to soccerfield, carrying my bag. When I got there,my eyes searched for Andrei but I could not find anything. I was statued in my position. Until I heard the sound of a guitar. When I turned around, I saw Andrei smiling and walking in my direction. It was different from what he had earlier before as if he was ashamed. Today, wearing a gray V-neck top and jeans and snickers. While the guitar was strapped to his body. Gestures the hand that makes a good sound to the strings in guitar. I was shocked. My eyes watered when he started singing. I'm shocked ... and surprised.