Chapter 4: Twice
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"Who did you take you yesterday?" asked Johan as he poured the milk on the cereal. Johan is one of Ardilo's close friends at the boarding house. He is Ardilo's senior.
"My friend. My car is in the workshop again," replied Ardilo, who was now taking bread and chocolate jam.
"A girl?" asked Johan again.
"Yup," replied Ardilo.
"Your girlfriend?" asked Umin, now joining them.
"No. I just met her yesterday. She's Stefa's friend. Incidentally, yesterday we met and watched together, with Alex and Hano too," Ardilo replied as he spread chocolate jam on his bread.
"Is she your success team?" asked Johan.
Ardilo shook his head, "No."
"Your fans?" asked Johan again.
Ardilo shook his head, "She didn't even know me at first, bro."
"Really? A guy hits like you she doesn't know?" Johan asked in surprise.
Ardilo nodded, "Seriously."
"Wow, it seems like a lousy child," said Johan.
"Hmm... don't say like that," said Ardilo defending Taera.
"Then, are you interested in her?" Johan asked again, ignoring Ardilo's words.
Ardilo, who was now chewing his bread, only nodded.
"If you are not serious with her, don't make her feel upset," Umin gave advice.
"Yes. I'm serious with her," Ardilo then ate the bread again.
***
Taera's task was finally over. She immediately took a bath, had breakfast, and left for college. Arriving in class, Stefa already come. Stefa greeted her with a sweet smile.
"You look happy today," Taera said as soon as she sat in her chair.
"Yup. Yesterday we finished walking with Hano," said Stefa, then smiled again.
Taera just nodded.
"How about Ardilo? Handsome right? He is also friendly," said Stefa.
"Hmm ... yes, he is friendly and fun," said Taera as she opened her notebook.
"Handsome, right? Come on, we both know that Ardilo is handsome," said Stefa.
"I said yesterday, our tastes are different," said Taera.
Stefa just scowled. When did her best friend admit that Ardilo was handsome?
Yes, our tastes are different. You said Ardilo is handsome. I said Ardilo is handsome in different ways. Different right? Taera thought, then giggled.
"Why are you suddenly giggling to yourself?" asked Stefa in surprise.
"No, it's okay," Taera replied.
"Can I ask for Korean dramas? Tomorrow we only have afternoon classes. I want to stay up late watching today," said Stefa.
Taera took the flash disk from her bag, "The newest drama is there all."
"You are the best. Thanks," said Stefa happily.
***
Lunch hours and the canteen are so busy. But, luckily Stefa and Taera got a seat. Stefa hasn't ordered any food or drinks yet. She was confused about what to eat. Meanwhile, Taera has ordered chicken soup and apple juice.
"Hurry up and order. We need to hurry to go to class again," said Taera.
"Wait a minute. I'm still confused about what to eat," said Stefa while looking at the rows of food menus in the faculty canteen.
Suddenly Stefa's handphone rang. There's a call from Hano. Stefa picked up the phone from him. Taera continued eating because she was so hungry.
"Hello, brother."
"Hello, Stef. Where are you?"
"In the canteen. Why?"
"Do you want to come with me? We eat at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science canteen. I also want to meet Umin and Johan."
"Is it crowded there too? I already got a place to sit."
"Umin has already found a seat for us."
"I asked Taera first. I ate together because of her."
"Don't worry, Ardilo is going there. Taera won't eat alone."
"Come here? Find her?"
"Yes. That's why you just joined me to eat together, Johan and Umin. It was quite a treat for Johan."
"Oh... okay."
"I'll wait in the parking lot, okay?"
"Okay."
Hano hung upon him.
"Tae, I'm sorry I want to meet Hano."
"What? I eat alone, then?" asked Taera. She still has half the chicken soup.
"Ardilo will be here soon. So you won't be alone," replied Stefa casually.
Taera choked on the spicy chicken soup because she poured a lot of chili sauce.
"Already. Just wait a minute. Ardilo will come. Bye," Stefa then went to the parking lot to meet Hano.
Taera was busy drinking her apple juice because she choked on the spicy sauce earlier. Shortly after that, Ardilo came and approached Taera.
"Hi, Tae," said Ardilo, then sat down in front of her.
Taera just nodded to return Ardilo's greeting and looked for the tissue in her bag.
"I'll order some food first," said Ardilo casually.
Taera is still busy with herself. She was still coughing from choking earlier. And now she drank the apple juice until it runs out. Meanwhile, in the canteen, the college students were already excited. Ardilo suddenly approached Taera, greeted her intimately, then they ate together. They became in a scene from where Taera could get to know Ardilo, especially Taera's classmates.
In class, Taera is a student who looks normal, has no interest in organizations, focuses on her studies, and rarely hangs out in college. They don't know that Taera's acquaintance is a student hit on campus.
"What is wrong with you?" Ardilo asked as soon as he returned from ordering fried rice.
"It's okay, bro," said Taera.
"Keep continuing eating it. I think I still have a long time to eat fried rice," said Ardilo.
"Sorry, I'll eat it first," said Taera.
Ardilo smiled another smile that made Taera fall in love.
"Yes. It's a shame only half," said Ardilo.
Taera just smiled and continued eating. Meanwhile, Ardilo then saw Taera eating with a smile. Already like people just going out with the two of them. They don't care about the whispers around them. What is clear is today, the second time Ardilo and Taera ate together.
***
After college, Taera's social media is busy. She already thought this would happen. As for Ardilo's fans, there were many people in the cafeteria, and they saw that the two of them were very close to each other. They could even say to be very intimate because Ardilo's gaze at Taera seemed like he liked Taera.
Taera then opened her social media account and saw some of the questions she received.
What is your relationship with Ardilo? - anonymous
Are you his new girlfriend? - anonymous
Tell me how to notice it, Ardilo, please - anonymous
Where do you know Ardilo? - anonymous
Don't tell me that you are Ardilo's girlfriend? I disagree - anonymous
I have been chasing Ardilo from the time of freshman until now. I have not noticed him. How dare you approach him? - anonymous
And many more.
"Why is this all saying so fast?" Taera asked herself.
She then asked herself, did Ardilo like her? But it's too early to conclude. Taera becomes curious about Ardilo. She wanted to ask Yuna, Alex, or Hano, but it didn't feel good.
Taera wanted to ask Stefa, but later she was teased. A long time, then she remembered her best friend, Kaino.
[Chat]
Taera: Kai, are you busy?
Kaino: No
Taera: Don't make it short, Kai. I want to ask something
Kaino: About what?
Taera: Do you know Ardilo?
Kaino: Yes. He's at the same boarding house as me. Why?
Taera: What kind of person is it?
Kaino:
Don't tell me you're interested in him? Don't tell me you like him? Don't tell me you're in love with him? [Delete]
He's okay. Good.
Taera: Come on, Kai, I'm serious about it
Kaino: I'm serious too
Taera: He's like close to me, Kai
Kaino:
Are you often sensitive to the guys who are close to you? [Delete]
Oh yeah?
Taera:
I don't know either. I have only known Ardilo for two days. I don't know what the person he is. Is he friendly and like friends with anyone? That's why he's easy to get close to people. Is it because I am Stefa's friend who is his friend too. Or is he close to me because, well maybe he likes me. Too many reasons, but I still can't conclude yet.
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Taera:
I'm not pretentious Ardilo likes me. But my friend said he seems to like me
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Taera:
Yes, some of my friends told me after Ardilo and I ate together in the canteen
Kaino: I didn't want him to check on you because of what reason
Taera: Kai, don't keep it short
Kaino: Sorry
Taera: I wonder what Ardilo is
Kaino:
Are you not curious about how I feel? [Delete]
Yup, I can go home to college
Taera: Alright. Thanks, friend
Kaino:
Btw, when did you notice me, Tae? [Delete]
Y
***
Ardilo lay down on the bed after coming home from college. The handphone is busy. He is sure people are asking who was the girl ate in the canteen together with him earlier. Ardilo thought about how Taera would react when the people asked about their closeness.
Ardilo saw the incoming chat. Ardilo finally chose to reply to the chat from his best friend, Serry.
[Chat]
Serry:
Who did you eat at the canteen earlier? The children were excited
Ardilo: With someone. Guess who? Hehe
Serry: The girl you've been love?
Ardilo: Yup, hehe
Serry:
Why didn't you tell me if you met her? I know what the person is
Ardilo: I just met you yesterday too
Serry:
Finally Ardi. I'm happy too. Tell me, how did you meet him yesterday? You have been looking for her since the 3rd semester. After you met her for the first time in the library at that time
Ardilo: I'll tell you tomorrow in class. I'm tired right now
Serry: Okay, bye. Tell me tomorrow
Ardilo: Okay
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