How much did you get in school?"
"One hundred!" he answered proudly.
"Smart. Later, if Adek, uh, Mbak Nana wins another place, Uncle Bayu will give you a prize."
The girl's smile grew wider.
"Which grade are you?" Arjuna spoke.
The little girl was silent. He is not used to talking to strangers.
"Third grade. Last week he was 7 years old." Bayu answered his friend's question, replacing Nana.
For three years of social life in this place, Bayu knows a little about the character of the eldest child from his mother who is the place to buy food and sometimes is asked for help. Even when he was sick, Bayu was also cared for by the little girl's mother. Like your own sister. The age difference between Bayu and his mother Nana is seven years.
"7 years?"
"He's five years old. He's the one I often talk about."
Arjuna wasn't sure exactly when Bayu told him about this little girl who was sitting with downcast eyes.
Bayu gave the chocolate and candy to Nana. The girl thanks him. When Bayu offered to take her, the girl refused.
"Om Bayu carry,"
"Nana's grown up!"
Bayu laughed. He ruffled the little girl's long, straight hair.
"Be careful," warned Bayu.
After the little girl left, Bayu continued to eat. Maurasika's son took a sip of the hot tea he had previously put in a green plastic cup on Bayu's plate rack.
"Stay overnight?"
"No."
"Why?"
"Aisha led the way."
Bayu shrugged, then he shook his head. "Still the same itchy girl apparently."
Yosi's son smiled. Cover something.
****
Maurasika's son still wears Bayu's clothes when he meets his lover. His school clothes were left at Bayu's place. Tomorrow afternoon he will take it if he remembers. Besides, tomorrow is a day off.
They met in one of the well-known shopping centers in the largest metropolitan city in Sumatra.
"Half an hour late, Yang." Her boyfriend sulked.
"Lost, Yang." Arjuna responded.
"On whose train?"
"Bang Bayu."
"Yeah, I'm hungry."
Arjuna smirked. "I've eaten, but if my Beauty wants to eat, I'll accompany you."
Aisha blushed just because of Arjuna's greeting. In a year of being in a relationship, the girl has never been praised for being beautiful.
They headed for the dining area. Suddenly, Aisha's cell phone rang. Unnamed number. He picked it up.
"Huh what?!"
Arjuna smiled hearing the voice of Aisha who panicked half to death. He was satisfied.
"Okay, I'm on my way!"
Arjuna changed his face. He put on a confused and wondering face.
"I'm going to the hospital, Yang."
"Quantar."
Aisha stammered. "Eh! No need, no need to bother."
"Why? It's not a bother. Same with my own girlfriend."
Aisha was at a loss for words. He was confused about what to say. Frightened, frantic attacked him.
"Don't be shy, honey."
Arjuna took Aisha's hand who was still confused. He took the young woman to the parking lot, where her motorbike was.
Aisha was still confused looking for reasons to refuse Arjuna who wanted to accompany her.
"Dear!" Aisha called out hesitantly.
"Wear a helmet!" commanded the owner of the name like the middle son of Pandu.
The young girl complied. He didn't argue. He thought, just taking him to the hospital, not going inside. Maybe it will be safe. Secrets cannot be revealed.
The streets are busy because the weekends are packed with young people in convoys. It took them half an hour before they could reach the front of Bloom's hospital. Dr. Boloni on Wolter Mongonsidi St. So panicked, Aisha did not realize that she had never previously told Arjuna which hospital he was going to.
"Thanks, Jun."
Aisha gave the helmet she was wearing to Arjun.
"Hmm." Arjuna received the helmet.
"I'll go first," said the woman.
"I wasn't invited, Sha?"
To be continued....