Clarissa picked up her bag hanging on the side of the chair. Then she walked to meet Adimasta’s father and mother. They were hanging out with some families, while Diaz and Anindita were sitting not far from them.
"Excuse me, I have to go home. I'm afraid to be late at the boarding house." Clarissa interrupted their conversation.
Arjuna and Alicia, as well as several other people sitting with them, turned to Clarissa and Adimasta who were standing slightly behind Clarissa.
"Oh, is that so? All right. Thanks for coming." Arjuna smiled.
"Clarissa, please come here again. If Anin is married, she lives with Diaz. I don't have any female friends anymore. I’ll wait for you." Alicia also gave Clarissa a sweet smile.
"Yeah, I will, Mam. Good night." Clarissa nodded then turned to walk away.
Diaz and Anindita noticed that Clarissa's face was slightly irritated. There might be something. It seemed she fought with Adimasta again.
"What's w
With an annoyed face, Clarissa stepped outside, towards Adimasta and the two girls. "Hey, how fun, take photos together." Clarissa smiled but her heart was furious. Adimasta turned around. "Hey, just a minute. It'll be over in a bit." "It's okay, just keep going. I haven't finished my food either." Clarissa's voice was a little hoarse. Then she quickly returned to the dining area. "Sorry, your girlfriend is sulking, isn't she?" One of the girls said to Adimasta. "No, it is okay. That's how she is. Another picture?" asked Adimasta. "It's fine, it’s enough. Thank you." The other one answered. Adimasta handed the camera to one of the girls then returned to the table where he was eating. Clarissa sat there with a sour face. She ate reluctantly. Her eyes glanced at Adimasta, pretending to be busy with the food in front of her. "They asked for photos. It was fun. They were friendly." Adimasta spoke as his hand raised his glas
Clarissa looked up at the tall building in front of her. Magnificent and beautiful. In the church building, Diaz and Anindita would hold their wedding. Some people were coming into the building. Their faces were smiling. Definitely looking forward to a beautiful wedding ceremony.Clarissa's heart was pounding a little. Diaz, what would he look like in a cool suit as a groom? Clarissa once pictured the handsome lecturer smiling in a bridal outfit. By his side he is holding intimately, a beautiful girl, his own student. Clarissa.It was all just a dream. Today Clarissa would enter the building, seeing Diaz as a groom, not with her, but with her boyfriend's sister. Why did life make such a strange game?"Honey, why don't you come in?" A pat on Clarissa's shoulder. And that question, made Clarissa turned her head.Rosita stood by Clarissa's side. Yeah, Clarissa's mom was coming. Of course. Adimasta’s mother was Mama Clarissa's friend. Surely Rosita was
Clarissa nodded and stood up. However, she had to face this. Diaz would never see her as a woman who could make him fall in love. But it was not his fault. Diaz's love was for Anindita. And they did match."Please, don't stay away from me." Clarissa told Adimasta."Yes, of course." Adimasta smiled faintly.The two of them stepped into the hall beside the church. The reception was held there. The guests began to enter and wait for the presence of the bride and groom. The atmosphere was lively and fun. Smiles and laughter could be heard around the hall room.Adimasta took Clarissa in there. Soon some family and friends said hello. Adimasta talked to them and introduced Clarissa. Clarissa was as natural as possible. She could not embarrass the Adimasta family
Yenny's question made Clarissa smile wryly. Diaz's wedding. All good, smooth, good. But it had made Clarissa a little upset."You're doing well, right?" Yenny saw Clarissa's smile and immediately knew something was up."I feel strange with myself. It's hard to see Diaz married. Seriously. I don't know, why I have this feeling." Clarissa really couldn't keep anything from Yenny.Yenny looked at Clarissa. So, the professor hasn't been lost in Clarissa's mind yet? Then, wasn't there Adimasta with her? How would Adimasta feel if he knew this?"Forget it now. Diaz is someone's husband. And you, you're Adi's girlfriend. Remember that. What would Adi think if he knew you were upset because of Mr. Diaz? He must be sad, Clay." Yenny said firmly.
Clarissa grabbed Yenny's arm, asking her friend to stop laughing. "What is so funny?!" said Clarissa annoyed. She stopped driving the car, looking at Yenny sharply. "You, Clay. You're already in love with Adi, you know that?" Yenny restrained herself from laughing. Her smile widened. "Love what? Huh!" Clarissa let go of Yenny's hand a little hard. "Clay, if you don't love him, why are you angry when someone talks about Adi? We should be proud of him, we have cool classmates and are loved by our juniors." Yenny teased Clarissa. "Hey, though I do not love Adi, Adi is not a single guy. He can't just walk around with girls. That's it." Clarissa started the car. Yenny covered her mouth with her hand. Clarissa still didn't want to admit that she was starting to love Adimasta. Clarissa's arrogant side was not easily melted. Yenny couldn't stop thinking. Why was it be so difficult for Clarissa to confess her feeling? She could be nicer in her
Clarissa quickly opened the message from her father.- Clarissa, can I meet you? I want to talk, both of us.Clarissa's chest was beating faster. She remembered the last time she saw Arlon with his family. And Clarissa was furious. She just left without giving her father a chance to talk to her. Since that time, Clarissa has chosen not to communicate with Arlon. Her feeling that she was no longer important to her father was deeper. So, it was better for her to not communicate with him anymore.Clarissa wasn't sure if she wanted to meet her father. She didn’t want her father to give her false hope. She was afraid Arlon would come again with his wife and child.- Clarissa, I will only take 30 minutes.Arlon's message came back in. Clarissa ruffled her hair. Her annoyance reappeared when she remembered that afternoon when she arrived at the hotel where her father was staying.A message came in again. Did her father
Clarissa did not immediately reply to Arlon's words. Her heart began to feel full. And she remembered Adimasta. She felt she wanted the slanted, bespectacled boy to be near her and comfort her."Honey, life goes on. I want to find my purpose in life. With my wife and son now, things are different. I feel complete." Arlon looked at Clarissa. He also wanted Clarissa to understand herself and not just look at the past."Complete? If I go in, I'll be a nuisance!" Clarissa's voice started to rise."That's not true," Arlon argued. "You are my pretty princess. Whatever with me, nothing will change.""The invisible princess," Clarissa said in an annoyed tone."It was my fault. I'm sorry, Clarissa. I thought you were fine. Because you are a strong girl." Arlon tried to explain what he was thinking."Strong? Twelve years old girl, seeing her daddy and mommy part with a never-ending fight? Then she was being left alone. Even though mommy was with me, I
Adimasta's face was a little red because his body temperature was still hot. But his heart was happy, Clarissa was so cute that day. His girlfriend was happy after meeting her father, and a little sad because of her emotion."You don't have to be busy taking care of new students anymore. What do you do it but in the end you are up getting sick?" Clarissa was still looking at Adimasta."What we do I am sure it will be something. It's not in vain. And everything we do has risks. It's just a fever though. I'll be better in the afternoon." Adimasta smiled with his thin lips."I hope, you will get better. If you can't go to college, who will I bother?" Clarissa grinned.Adimasta chuckled. "Ouch, I have got a headache." Adimasta held his head. Something was throbbing."Still sick? You better lay down." Clarissa grabbed Adimasta's arm.Adimasta was submissive. He laid down on his bed."But I like being sick." Adimasta smiled while looking at