Something New

"Oh yes. Sorry Ner, I'll think about it later,"

I said finally.

"Dela I really ask your help. I on behalf of Ziyath Press chairman hope you can help us."

I laughed half forced. I know Neron doesn't have any intention except for the things he talked about earlier but I have to be careful with him, I mean the people who admire him.

"Yes Ner, as long as your fans don't make strange news I will definitely help UKM Press."

I paused for a moment, it seems I said wrong.

"I mean, if we can manage the timing I'll participate."

I said with a makeshift laugh. It's definitely not my usual self. Why can I turn out like this?

"Of course Dela, we will adjust your schedule. Thank you for the help."

"You're welcome."

And the call was stopped. I grimaced softly. Hopefully there won't be any strange news after this.

"Oh yes, I can ask Hiery to accompany me. Aish..., why don't you think?"

I smiled briefly before continuing reading.

This time I can settle for reading a book. No distractions or anything like that. This is a situation I like. Quiet, comfortable and quiet.

"Done. Time to hang up."

I put some books in and go downstairs. There I can see Mama is making pancakes.

"Ma, Dela went to campus first."

"Yes, be careful dear."

I hummed softly to reduce the feeling of the hot sun. Going to campus during the day is a real pain, fortunately only two class schedules are like this.

I stopped briefly at the school supply store. I ran out of pens and notebooks. Even though I was in college the habit of taking notes in books was still done.

If I don't write I haven't experienced real learning.

"Excuse me."

The person in front of me smiled then shifted to make room for me to see the types of pens and notebooks.

"Sorry, may I ask?"

My eyes stared at the person who suddenly spoke only after that I nodded weakly.

"Do you know about Namith Univerits?"

"Yes, I was one of the students."

"What a coincidence. I'm planning to move to that campus."

I keep seeing this person who is talking. He looked at me in surprise because I paid too much attention to him. Instantly I smiled awkwardly and looked away.

"Recommend my name is Naira."

Without wasting much time, I immediately welcomed the helping hand from this person I just met and said my name.

I never thought that we would look very close at the beginning of the meeting. Even during our time at the school supply store, we talked a lot about the campus where I attended.

Naira's friendly nature and manner of speaking made my awkward habits towards new people forgotten. I answered every question so enthusiastically that I thought I looked like a campus ambassador.

I have always been proud to study there. Maybe that's why it was my instinct to find out that this person wanted to move to our campus.

"Are you crossbreed?"

I asked when we were about to part.

"Em. I am of mixed Indonesian and American descent."

I froze. Suddenly my mind drifted to Hiery's talk about Dzrilla.

Is this him?

So soon as we meet up?

"Dela. Thank you for your information. I'll go home first."

"Ah, yes. be careful."

I realized and let go of this new person I met.

“Naira, Dzrilla.

"I have to ask Hiery's real name Dzrilla."

Finally I arrived at the campus. Just finished parking the bike I immediately rushed to find Hiery. If my thoughts are right Dzrilla is Naira it means I have to be extra in maintaining my attitude and suppress my feelings.

Naira will transfer to college here. And I never imagined that she would be that beautiful, kind and friendly. The person she was paired with was very lucky.

"Hiery!"

I struggled like a person after running the 5 KM sprint.

"Hey you why Dela?"

Hiery immediately gave his drinking water. My throat feels better after it drains.

"What is Dzrilla's real name?"

Hiery was surprised by my sudden question but after that he immediately answered.

"Sorry, I do not know."

I look sluggish at the answer.

"Wait for me to check on the cellphone first."

My spirit is back. With a beating heart I waited for Hiery to finish with her cellphone. I hope Dzrilla includes your real name in an account or sites on the internet.

"Found it. Naira Audzrilla."

"What!?"

"Naira Audzrilla."

Hiery said, repeating the name again as if my words were a question. In fact it was not a question but a statement of shock. In chaotic situations I often act confused.

"Gosh, Hiery."

"Why Dela?"

"I met him. I met Naira Audzrilla."

"What! Where?"

I decided to ask Hiery to talk in class. talking in public while standing makes us the center of attention, both he and I don't like being noticed.

Hiery was seen massaging my head while I looked down. We just finished discussing my meeting with Naira Audzrilla.

"I never thought that you would meet this soon."

Hiery spoke still with a head massaging position after looking at me.

"How about after this?"

"I have no idea. I'm also confused about what to behave with him."

My plan to talk privately with Dzrilla alias Naira faded when I met him. It's not as easy as I thought.

“Wait. It's not that you really want to meet Dzrilla. Isn't this great?"

"Correct. But not this fast."

Suddenly my cellphone sounded again I look annoyed, why lately I often forget to turn on silent mode? Hiery looked at me confused.

"Your cellphone rang."

"I know."

"Then why isn't it picked up?"

"Okay."

My eyes were glued for a long time on the cellphone screen.

"Who?"

I looked at Hiery seriously.

"Neron."

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Hiery and I listened carefully to Neron's explanation. Based on the explanation I will be interviewed by taking the video. I thought I would just do a casual interview. even if you have to use an electronic device, at most, only the voice recording.

"How can you?"

Hiery nudged my hand while I still didn't answer Neron's question.

"Ner can only be recorded, or photographed?"

"Sorry can't Dela. We plan to put the video on the official Youtube channel of Press Ziyath."

Geez, Youtube. I don't want my face to be exposed on social media.

"How ya Ner. I honestly don't want my face exposed on the internet."

I smiled awkwardly at the person in front of me.

"Come on Dela I really appreciate your privacy. But please help this UKM Press."

I seem to be thinking about Neron's request which already looks like a wish. It turned out that this person was a pretty good persuader.

What do you think is a good answer?

I really want to help but yes if I break something I don't like, I have to think two or three times.

Is not it?

So, what do I have to answer?

Sob...