Billie and Zofi are two beautiful young people with the unique mission of saving misfits in school from being left out. They present themselves as available dates for anyone that no one is interested to date or to be seen with. As they become successful and recognized for their outstanding effort, they become more inspired to carry on their mission in their adult life. Like others, they also fall in love with people around them but find the idea of them being together ridiculous. Is that really the case of is it just an effort to be retain the unlabeled type of bond that they have?
View More"Bim, Ibu mau beli mobil seperti Bu Romlah, dong. Masa kamu tega Ibu kemana-mana jalan kaki."rengek Ibu.
"Kan uangnya sudah dipakai buat renovasi rumah, Bu. Bima mana ada uang lagi." Kataku memberi pengertian.
"Kamu kan tinggal minta sama Rina, emang istri mu itu belum ngirim uang?"
"Belum Bu, kan bulan ini dia belum gajian. Lagipula nanti kalau dia tanya uang nya kemana Bima harus jawab apa?"
"Halah, bilang aja buat biaya pendidikan Raffi, susah amat!"
Aku hanya geleng-geleng kepala, Raffi masih SD, mana mungkin Rina percaya kalau biaya pendidikan sebanyak itu.
"Bang, Doni juga dong mau ganti motor. Motor yang dibeli kemarin sudah ketinggalan jaman. Doni mau motor sport seperti punya Andre." Doni yang baru bangun langsung merengek, membuatku makin pusing.
"Ini lagi, udah syukur dibelikan!" Rutukku.
"Pelit amat sih Bim, sama keluarga sendiri."kata Ibu sambil mencebikan bibir.
"Ya udah, nanti Abang belikan, satu-satu dulu. Tapi motor lama kamu dijual ya, buat nambah-nambah."
"Oke bos, siap!" Doni begitu senang. Bangga rasanya bisa membahagiakan Ibu dan adikku satu-satunya.
"Ibu, kapan Bim?"rengek Ibu.
"Sabarlah, Bu. Nunggu Rina dapat bonus." Jawabku. Ibu mengerucutkan bibirnya, aku terkekeh melihat Ibu seperti anak kecil saja.
Sorenya Raffi datang, sepulang sekolah dia memang langsung Mabar alias main game bareng dengan teman-temannya.
"Pak, kuota Raffi habis." Todongnya.
Baru kemarin aku memberi uang lima ribu untuk membeli kuota, sekarang sudah habis. Luar biasa anakku ini.
"Ini jangan boros-boros, Raf." Nasehatku.
"Ah elaah Bapak, lima puluh ribu mana cukup. Sehari juga sudah habis."
Aku menghela nafas panjang.
"Nih Bapak tambahin lima puluh ribu lagi."
Sambil teriak girang, Raffi langsung lari keluar.
Aku pun kembali melanjutkan game onlineku yang tertunda.
Menjelang sore aku pamit kepada Ibu, biasa jatah malam dirumah Marni, istri mudaku.
Sambutan hangat dan perhatian Marni membuatku tak pernah kesepian walau sudah lima tahun tak bertemu Rina, istriku.
*****
Lagi santai bersama Marni.
[Mas, aku mau pulang.]
Pesan dari Rina yang tiba-tiba membuat nafasku terhenti.
[Kenapa, sayang?] balasku.
Aku merenggangkan pelukkan Marni yang menempel ditubuhku. Wah, bahaya ini kalau Rina minta pulang.
"Kenapa, Mas?" Tanya Marni heran.
Aku tak menjawab, moodku mendadak tak baik. Kalau Karina pulang siapa lagi yang akan mengirimkan uang padaku.
[Aku capek, Mas. Udah lima tahun disini, aku kangen sama Raffi.]
[Sabar sayang, Raffi baik-baik saja kok. Demi impian kita, semangat sayang. Mas akan setia menantimu disini.]
Aku berusaha merayu Karina. Jangan sampai dia kembali, bisa-bisa aku dicincangnya nanti.
[Raffi butuh masa depan, sayang. Kamu inginkan anak kita menjadi orang sukses. Uang yang kamu kirim sudah Mas bangunkan rumah sebagian Mas tabung untuk masa depan Raffi.] Lanjutku.
[Baiklah, Mas. Demi kalian aku akan terus berjuang.]
Aku tersenyum lebar, nah gitu dong. Selama kamu disana, aku disini bisa hidup enak. Rumah ibuku sudah megah begitu juga dengan rumah yang kubeli untuk Marni. Perempuan yang sudah kunikahi dua tahun ini.
[Mas, sangat mencintaimu. Mmmuuaach...]
Karina pun membalas dengan kata-kata yang sama. Lega, dia tak gigih untuk minta pulang.
"Mas, kita ke pasar, yuk. Aku mau beli kalung. Teman-teman arisan pada pake kalung. Sedangkan aku hanya punya gelang saja." Rajuk Marni. Melihat bibir seksinya manyun begitu aku makin gemas.
"Hmmm... beliin ga ya?" Ledekku.
"Ah, Mas mah. Beliin dong, kan kalau aku ga terlihat keren, Mas juga yang malu."
Benar juga kata Marni. Aku bisa malu kalau ada yang mencela penampilan istri mudaku itu.
"Baiklah, yuk kita berangkat."
"Asiiiik... Makasih ya, Mas.
Kalung seberat dua puluh gram itu begitu cantik bertengger dileher Marni. Berkali-kali wanita seksi itu menghadiahkan ciuman padaku.
Walau sebenarnya aku sedikit takut, uang tabungan yang merupakan kiriman dari Karina Istriku makin lama makin menipis. Belum lagi untuk membeli motor sport permintaan Doni. Tapi, ah namanya rejeki ga akan kemana.
Semoga Karina mendapat bonus lagi dari perusahaannya.
****
"Bang, mana motornya?" Doni mulai uring-uringan. Sudah dua bulan sejak dia meminta motor, tapi aku belum bisa membelikannya.
Rina belum bisa mengirim uang, perusahaan tempat dia bekerja sebagai operator mengalami penurunan pendapatan, otomatis Rina tak lagi mendapatkan lembur ataupun bonus.
"Sabar, mbakmu belum ngirim uang." Doni malah mengamuk dan melempar barang yang ada disekitarnya.
"Doni...! Ga boleh gitu! Sabar, Abang mu pasti belikan. Tapi, tunggu sampai dia dapat kiriman." Seru Ibu berusaha menenangkan Doni.
Laki-laki tujuh belas tahun itu menghentakkan kaki, berlalu ke kamar sambil membanting pintu kencang.
"Bim, pinjam uang Marni dulu. Kasian Doni." Ibu terlihat sangat sedih.
"Gimana kalau Bimo, pinjam sertifikat rumah ini dulu, Bu. Biar sekalian beli mobil buat Ibu. Nanti gampang setiap bulan dicicil."
Awalnya Ibu tampak keberatan, tapi setelah aku membujuknya Ibu akhirnya setuju.
Dalam waktu dua minggu, sebuah motor sport dan sebuah mobil berwarna silver sudah terparkir di depan rumah.
Hati ini begitu puas melihat Ibu dan Doni yang bahagia.
****
[Sayang, sudah tanggal satu, kok belum transfer juga.]
Pesan terkirim tapi belum dibaca. Ini sudah pesan yang ke lima kalinya hari ini. Dari kemarin Rina tak memberi kabar, bahkan pesanku pun tak dibaca.
Sebentar lagi jadwalnya cicilan ke Bank. Aku harus bayar pakai apa? Sementara aku sama sekali tak bekerja hanya mengandalkan uang dari Karina.
Gimana ini?
[Sayang, plis jawab. Kamu baik-baik saja, kan?]
Kucoba mengirim pesan lagi, tapi hasilnya sama.
Duh, Tuhan.
Karina kemana sih!
Bersambung.
The face, the hug, the feeling – they are not just familiar but have been longed for. It’s been three long years since Billie got sick and everything else happened. All the misunderstandings and things that both of them already want to forget have presented themselves again in the moment.“What time is your flight tomorrow?” Billie asked.“After lunch,” Zofi said.“So soon. I was hoping it would be at night,” he said.“I want to rest a bit before the next flight,” she said.Billie looks away and stays focused there.“What is it?” she asked.He shakes his head while trying to hide the sadness in his eyes with a fake smile.“You’re turning 29. We are both 29 now and one of us is already taken,” he said.Zofi understood what he meant.“It can’t be pushed back anymore this time,” he said.“Are you assuming that I am going to end up with him?” she asked bravely.“I know he’s not going to let you go,” he said seriously.“We are still getting to know more about each other,” she said nervo
Lizzie looks around the café while having her favorite drink. The place has improved a lot and it attracts more customers everyday. “Happy mood?” Zofi asked.“I’m enjoying this drink and this place,” Lizzie said.“I can see that,” Zofi said.Jiro entered the café and saw them immediately. He waved at them before heading to the café’s office. He looks so cool and handsome while juggling his duties in the café and his job as a consultant for a company.“We’ve been frequenting this place for months now,” Lizzie said.“It’s the closest to our office,” Zofi said.“I mean, you come here regularly,” Lizzie said.“And?” Zofi asked.“You’re really not afraid of him anymore?” Lizzie asked.“He’s nothing to me,” Zofi asked.“C’mon. Have you seen him lately?” Lizzie asked.“I see him almost every time I come here,” Zofi said.“Maybe….you know? You could explore the possibility?” Lizzie asked.“Of what?” Your imagination is getting weird,” Zofi said.Lizzie leans forward. “Don’t tell me you
Zofi and Luke catch their breath upon reaching the entrance of the restaurant. “We should freshen up first before we meet them. I’m getting ready for a full lecture from my mother so you should be ready to,” she told Luke. “Maybe if we looked haggard she would be more understanding,” he said. “You don’t know her. Go wash your face first,” she said. Hundreds of thoughts come running in Zofi’s head. Explaining how they lost Danica is a big challenge. “Ready?” she asked Luke as he came out of the men’s room. The two walk slowly to their reserved table. Contrary to what they thought, her mother is in high spirit. Danica looks like she’s happy too. There’s no hint of what happened in the early part of the day. The two look at each other. Everyone in the table is happy but there’s one she doesn’t remember inviting to this dinner. “Why are here?” she asked Jiro who’s sitting in front of her mother. Jiro looks uneasy. “Hey, that’s not how you greet a guest,” her mother said
It’s Zofi’s twenty-eight birthday. She woke up even before her alarm goes off. Her phone is full of messages but Billie's message stands out. It reads, "Happy 28th birthday. I pray for your success and happiness. Enjoy your day.”“Were you expecting more like 'I love you'?” Natalie asked.“Don’t be silly. Of course not,” Zofi said.“But your tone said otherwise,” Natalie said.“I don’t know what you're talking about,” Zofi said.“Not me seeing you stalking his account,” Natalie said.“You did not,” Zofi almost screamed.“You left it open yesterday and I happened to see it,” Natalie said with a naughty smile.“Anyway, my parents are arriving anytime now,” Zofi said to change the topic.“Why do they need a bigger place? Are they coming with friends?” Natalie asked.Zofi looked at her for a moment then began thinking.“I was busy and just went ahead and looked for a bigger one. I didn’t care to ask,” Zofi said.“Hmmm….are they not bringing you a surprise guest for your birthday?” N
Natalie opened the door with a big smile on her face.“I knew you saw it. And don’t pretend that you had nothing to do with him waiting for me in the airport today,” Zofi told her.The smile on Natalie’s face quickly vanished. Ryan listens to the girls’ conversation.“Hello there,” Zofi greeted him as she walks to her room.Ryan signaled that she follows her and try to explain.“Listen, he was just concerned about you,” Natalie said outside Zofi’s door.Zofi stays quiet inside her room. She too couldn’t believe she got inside a cab with Jiro. Her neck hurts a little from not moving during the short cab ride.“It's a good start,” Ryan told Natalie.“Is he really a good person?” she asked.“He is. He’s just misunderstood because he cares a lot for her but he’s a little careless too,” he said.The mood in the office is light as everyone anticipates an outing for all employees and interns.“Finally, you’re here!” Lizzie said as soon as Zofi entered their area.“What did I miss?” Zofi
Zofi slowly opened her room’s door. The entire unit is dark with only the light coming from the kitchen. There’s no sign of Natalie being awake. She then carefully pulled her luggage and walked quickly and quietly to the main door.She catches her breath as she stands outside of their unit. A car service taking her to the airport awaits downstairs.“Miss, would you like to have some coffee or tea?” the flight attendant asked.“Coffee, please,” she said with a sign of relief on her face.It’s two more hours before she lands in Manila. She messaged Natalie to tell her about her early flight.“I couldn’t believe myself,” she said to Natalie yesterday afternoon.“What happened? Why are you panting?” Natalie asked.“My mind was wandering. I knew I saw Jiro coming from the opposite direction but I didn’t bother taking a different route,” Zofi said.“Wait. He came from the opposite direction so he’s not following you,” Natalie clarified.“It’s a different way of doing it but I wasn’t
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