ADI DARWIS is one of Lupus' friends whose behavior is quite strange too. Frequently changing hair color. If you talk to anyone, in any situation, you always get excited. Everywhere he went, he always carried a small book entitled Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. He always told people to read, "This is a cool book, maaaan!" But his daily attitude is that he always makes small problems into a scene. Isn't that strange?
That's Adi Darwis. That child is not Lupus' old friend. He just joined at the start of this semester, transferring from Pekanbaru. His father worked at Caltex, but he said he was retired now. And now he is living in a living room all over Jakarta.
Lately, Adi has been really busy hanging out in internet cafes. Rent the internet for an hour or two to chat and look for a match with Caucasian girls. He has always been obsessed with wanting to have a Caucasian girl. And it seems like his efforts hundreds of times hanging out in internet cafes have paid off too. Adi manages to meet a Caucasian girl named Katie. In fact, this summer holiday, Katie plans to visit Indonesia.
Adi became even more excited. Want to rush to meet his cyber girlfriend.
On the "H" day, very early in the morning, Adi left his boarding house and took the bus to the airport. Didn't have time to eat, didn't have time to drink first. He only had mineral water in a battered backpack that he always carried everywhere. Wearing his favorite red t-shirt, which has the words PEACE really big on it, clock
Seven in the morning Adi was already hanging around at the overseas arrivals terminal.
Even though in the e-mail, Katie had clearly said that the plane would arrive at two in the afternoon. But Adi had already intended to come seven hours beforehand. Let the excitement last longer.
Until after two o'clock, it turned out that Katie had not appeared. Even though Adi was already tired and really tired of waiting. Adi became increasingly anxious. Occasionally he looked at the rows of people who had just arrived from abroad pushing large suitcases.
"Katie! Katie! Katie! Where are you?" said Adi Darwis while muttering to himself.
Suddenly a young Caucasian girl appeared carrying a suitcase. Adi immediately became hysterical and pushed his way through the crowd of people who were also queuing to pick up guests. Ignoring the protests from right and left, Adi continued to push through, getting close to the white girl.
As soon as the girl was near, Adi greeted enthusiastically, "Katie? I'm Adi Darwis! Hello there!! !"
"Katie who??? Who the hell are you???" replied the Caucasian girl, surprised and angry. I'm not Katie!"
Adi Darwis was shocked too. "You're not Katie?"
The girl shook her head, then pushed Adi aside and walked outside.
Adi was still stunned, looking at the white girl leaving while scratching his head, not realizing that behind him was another white girl standing. And that girl is Katie. Katie poked Adi.
"Excuse me? Did you mention my name?" he asked.
Adi is shocked. Then turned his head. He stared wide-eyed at the beauty of the Caucasian girl in front of him.
"Katie???? Are you Katie??? Oh, God! I hope you are Katie!!!!" shouted Adi Darwis.
Katie nodded. And smiled very sweetly.
"Are you Adi Darwis?" he asked back.
Adi, enthusiastic about reform, immediately nodded. Katie was happy, then kissed Adi Darwis' left and right cheeks. Adi felt like he was flying into the sky.
"Ooooh, God. It's too good to be true!!!! Are you... are...," said Adi Darwis until he ran out of words.
"It's okay. You can talk Indonesian. I can understand. My stepmom is from Indonesia too...," answered Katie smiling.
"Oh. That's great then... Here, I'll help you! The taxi is over there!" said Adi Darwis.
Adi Darwis immediately brought Katie's suitcase. Katie happily followed Adi Darwis.
In the taxi, Adi looked really happy. Overjoyed. He couldn't stop looking at the Caucasian girl. "You seem prettier in real life than the photo you sent via e-mail."
"Oh, thank you. You're so sweet, Adi. And I think you're gorgeous, too," replied Katie.
Adi nodded, pretending to understand.
" Yes. I'm cool! So, what's our plan? Are you ready to get funky with me? Anyway, wherever you want to go, I....
"I'll take you...," replied Adi Darwis.
"Okay, we go to the hotel first, after that, I'm all yours...," answered Katie.
"Okay! To the hotel, okay, sir?" said Adi Darwis while poking the taxi driver.
The taxi driver nodded.
***
In front of the hotel at noon. The taxi stopped in the hotel parking lot. A hotel bellboy immediately opened the door for Katie, and Katie went down first.
Adi stared at the meter, plus there was an airport taxi fee.
"All fifty thousand!" said the taxi driver.
Adi Darwis seemed to be having difficulty reaching for his money which was tucked in the corner of his trouser pocket. He counted his change then paid the taxi fare.
"Wow, isn't that enough?" Adi said confused.
The taxi driver was surprised to receive payment in the form of small change.
"Want to wait, Boss?" asked the taxi driver.
"Ah, no need! Let's just travel by carriage, no meter! That's really crazy, it's really expensive for dating!" Adi answered while shaking his head.
Adi Darwis got out of the taxi, while the taxi driver shook his head.
***
Lamborghini Cafe at night. Busy Sunday night. Adi and Katie appeared at the front door of the cafe. Katie has dressed up funky, and so does Adi Darwis. They ordered drinks at the cashier.
"What drink would you order?" asked the waitress.
"The cheapest one!" Adi Darwis answered.
The waitress laughed, while Katie was immediately absorbed in looking at the atmosphere.
"This is the menu list, please choose," said the waitress. _
"Katie, what would you like to drink?" Adi asked Katie.
"Um, tequila, please!" Katie answered.
Adi glared and screamed in typical girl style. Katie was shocked, asking, "What's wrong?"
"Oh, no... no... nothing's wrong!" Adi answered.
"Yes, that's right. It's tequila, I'll just have mineral water," said Adi while talking to the waitress.
The waitress then handed me a bill worth ninety thousand.
Adi glared and screamed again, "Ninety thousand?"
Adi immediately reached into his pocket. Count the money until it's gone. Meanwhile, Katie had entered the cafe. Then, with his seductive style, Adi invited the waitress to negotiate, "Ma'am, I often come here. Sis, you remember how I look? Well, here's fifty thousand. I'll come here again tomorrow. OK?"
The waitress was forced to nod.
Then with his style, Adi walked in. On the dance floor, Adi put his arm around Katie's shoulder, walking proudly. He greeted everyone, and was really proud to be able to bring the Caucasian girl to the cafe. Adi also played gimme five with the band singer who immediately sang a song that made Adi feel bored.
"Okay, welcome, Adi Darwis. This is a song for you... Tequila...
you make me happy... Oh, tequila...."
"Hi, tequila, you broke me!!!" shouted Adi Darwis confused.
But Katie was excited to invite Adi to jog. Mingle with people who are having fun jogging on the dance floor.... Half Adi Darwis
died protecting Katie. Every time someone came close, Adi immediately pushed him. Anyway, the impression is that he is really a hero. People were annoyed with Adi's behavior.
The band on stage continued to rock with their hip metal songs. And Adi and Katie's jogging style is getting even crazier. Adi carried Katie on his shoulders, continuing to prance around.
That night they were very happy.
***
That Sunday afternoon at the Lupus stall there were several guests. While Lupus was busy serving customers, Adi Darwis appeared again with an extraordinarily happy face. He shouted loudly, so that all the customers in the shop turned their heads.
"Puuuuuus!!!! My Caucasian girl is on a date! Gileeee, I got a durian from her!!!! Oh, my gosh! That's the best kiss I ever had!!!! Her lips, Pus...smooooooooothhhhhhh!" Adi shouted, braking and pursing his lips.
Lupus was shocked. Adi immediately approached Lupus. And immediately wanted to practice kissing Lupus. "That's it Pussy, the kissing... Ummmmmphhhhh.. .."
Lupus was annoyed while backing away and dodging. "That's it, that's it! You're crazy, aren't you? I'm busy, you know! Go away now."
"Calm down, friend, I'll help you! But first, please listen to my story. Last night I went to Lamborghini with him. We watched a band while jogging. Well, when there were children who were jogging, I was half "Died to protect him. He seemed really impressed with me. I was considered a hero. Then he gave me a kiss in the taxi. Uhhhh... the best kiss I've ever had...," said Adi while holding his breath.
"Wow, you're really happy, aren't you?" asked Lupus.
"Yes! So now Katie has something to do with her father. Coincidentally, her father came from Bali today. That's why I came here to ask for your support...," answered Adi.
"What support?" asked Lupus.
"Whatever! Makes me even more enthusiastic about being with Katie! Because she already gave me a green lamp! Crazy, I haven't had a girl all this time. Once I got one, she was a foreigner too. Oh, maaann... it's too good to be true! " Adi answered while screaming.
"Yeah, if that's the case, you just stick with it. Look for information on whether Katie has a boyfriend or not? Then if you can, your appearance also has to be adjusted to what Katie wants. If Katie likes the color green, you wear green clothes, if you like red, that's fine. wear red!" Lupus advised.
"What if Katie likes brown?" Adi asked.
"Yeah, just get naked!" Lupus answered while giggling.
"Okay, okay. Then, Pussy, how can you make your appearance even cooler?" Adi asked while giggling too.
"Drink kul kul!" Lupus answered carelessly.
They laughed again.
Coming home from the Lupus stall, Adi took Katie to Poppi's boutique, showing off his girlfriend. Katie looked interested and looked at Poppi's collection of clothes. While Katie was choosing, Adi smiled proudly in front of Poppi, who happened to be guarding the boutique that afternoon.
"New girlfriend, huh, Di?" Poppi asked.
"Yes, sir. His father is American, his mother is Indonesian. He lives in California. OK, right?" Adi answered proudly.
"Okay. He said he met via chatting on the internet, right?" Poppi asked again.
Adi Darwis reacted a bit uncomfortably. "That's true. But the important thing is that he came here straight away for me. I'm the one looking for accommodation."
Adi and Poppi's conversation stopped when Katie called, "Adi, would you come here?"
Adi hurriedly approached Katie.
"Yeah, what's wrong, honey?" Adi Darwis answered.
Katie pointed to a shirt. "I like this. What do you think?"
"Oh, yes, yes. That's good. But... isn't it too big?" Adi answered.
"There's also a small number... Do you want one?" said Poppi as she approached Katie and Adi.
"Yes, please..." answered Katie.
Poppi looks in the clothes place. Adi then looked at the clothes label and glared at the price. Adi started to panic, afraid of being asked to buy it.
"But... if it's a model like this... it's also available at Tanah Abang Market. The cheaper one...," said Adi.
"Really???" Katie asked.
"Yes, do you want me to take you there?" Adi offered.
"Sure!'!
Adi grabbed Katie's hand and left. Poppi, who had found her clothes, looked at Adi annoyed.
Tanah Abang market was really hot that afternoon. Adi and Katie walked around covered in sweat. Katie's face looked really tired, because it was hot. Katie kept fanning herself. Meanwhile, Adi looked enthusiastic.
Then he invited Katie, who was walking lazily, to enter the market.
That night, Adi confided in Lupus again.
"Pus, I've just been walking with Katie again! But I think it's going to be a hassle, Pus. I'm a bit insecure. Katie's a foreigner, the daughter of a rich man, and her father doesn't seem to like his son having a girlfriend here. That's why his father is here. , I was told to leave.
Tonight Katie is having dinner with her father. "I've spent a lot of money, maaan," explained Adi.
Lupus tried to encourage him, "Yes, but don't back down. Keep going! Bro, it's just because of that that you've gone back. You're funky! Show me!"
"Yeah, you're right. Eh, if you're really supportive, how about I borrow your money first for a date?"
Lupus immediately became stunned.
With capital from Lupus, the next afternoon Adi invited Katie to date again.
"Eh, by the way, where are we going?" Adi asked.
"Up to you..." answered Katie.
Adi's hands fumbled with his wallet and trouser pockets, to check how much money he was carrying.
"Hm, to my friend's shop, okay?" invite Adi.
"Okay," answered Katie lightly.
Adi also invited Katie to Lupus' shop. And Adi proudly took Katie by the arm when he arrived at Lupus's social stall. "Pussy, meet me, Katie!"
"Hi, Katie. Nice to meet you..." said Lupus.
Katie held out her hand to shake Lupus's hand, and stared for a long time at Lupus' face. "Nice to meet you, too...."
Lupus felt uncomfortable, but then he tried to lighten the mood.
"Eh, by the way, what would you like to drink? What would you like to drink, Katie?" asked Lupus.
"Adi, what do you want?" Katie asked, turning to Adi.
"The most special drink!" Adi answered.
Lupus told his maid to make drinks for them. Lupus let the two lovebirds sit together. But Katie told Lupus to sit closer, "Lupus, come here... don't sit too far..."
"It's okay, it'll be annoying later!" Lupus answered.
"No... No... we have fun together..." said Katie.
Finally Lupus sat closer. .
"You don't mind?" Lupus asked Adi.
Adi shook his head. Lupus also joined in the conversation, "Where are you going?"
"I'm not going anywhere. Mostly just playing around. I had the intention of watching it, but the film didn't seem fun enough. Eh, Pus...
I want to go to the toilet first. Accompany Katie, okay?" Adi answered as he left Katie.
Lupus nodded.
Adi then leaves.
Meanwhile, Katie looked back at Lupus' face with a look of admiration. They made small talk as Katie slowly shifted in her seat so she was a little closer to Lupus. Lupus was even more shocked. But he tried to look as cool as possible. Until finally, unexpectedly, Katie shot Lupus, "Lupus, I think I like you. You're so cute..."
Lupus was shocked. I didn't expect it and couldn't say anything.
Moreover, then, Katie held Lupus' hand. "Do you have a girlfriend?"
Lupus glared. At the same time,. It turned out that Adi had appeared again and saw what happened. Adi is shocked. He immediately stopped in his tracks.
Adi almost wanted to turn around, but didn't. Adi tried to strengthen himself and thought that what he saw was just a dream.
"Yes, I'm cool. I'm okay! That was just my imagination! I must be dreaming!" Adi said, speaking to himself.
Adi took a deep breath and tried to put on a cheerful face as usual as he headed towards Lupus and Katie. "Katie... have the drinks come?"
Katie hurriedly shifted in her seat and pulled her hand from Lupus's. Lupus definitely feels really bad. Until he finally got home, Lupus kept thinking about what happened. Lupus couldn't resist telling her sister, "Yes, Lu. He said he liked me. But I didn't want to accept his love, even though he was a really cool kid. I didn't like Adi. It was like eating a friend."
"Yeah, you should do it anyway. When he approaches you, you should leave. Poor Adi, he seems really serious about Katie," answered Lulu.
"That's why I feel uncomfortable with the child. I think he saw when Katie held my hand."
"You have to clear this matter up with Adi, Pus... Don't let him
misinterpreted."
Lupus makes you think.
The next day in class, Lupus is relaxing while reading Vladd comics, when Adi appears.
"Aaah, you happen to be here!!" said Lupus, happy to see Adi coming.
"What's going on, Pussy?" Adi asked.
"Please take my pen!" Lupus answered while pointing to his pen which had fallen on the classroom floor.
"Ah, you're just kidding! What do you think is wrong?" Adi said. But he took the pen too. Then Adi sat in front of Lupus.
"Eh, Pussy, what do you think, Katie? Can she be my girl?" Adi asked again.
Lupus answered casually, "You can."
"But it seems like he..." Adi hung up his sentence.
Lupus closed the comic, then said to Adi in a rather serious tone, "Nowadays it's hard to find friends. In times like this, every person is trying to save themselves, that's why friends are a rare thing."
"What do you mean?" Adi asked, not understanding.
"That's why I really value my friends. I don't want to sacrifice my friends just because of girls, money, or whatever..." answered Lupus.
"So?" Adi asked again.
"So, if you're sure that she's suitable as your girl, go for it, maaaan!" Lupus answered.
Adi nodded, then put his hand on Lupus's shoulder. "Thanks, Pus. You really are a good friend..."
Lupus smiled. Then threw the pen on the floor again. Adi was surprised.
"Why did you throw it away again, Pussy?" Adi asked.
Lupus answered nonchalantly, "Leave it, Boim will come and get it later..."
***
Lupus really doesn't want to eat friends. Lupus clearly refused when Katie asked him out on a date, the evening before Katie returned to America. Lupus doesn't want to be someone who cheats on a friend behind his back. People like that, according to Lupus, have no value
at all. He doesn't want to be a good person in front of his friends, but talk bad about them behind their backs. That's hypocritical. Lupus is anti-hypocritical. You must be like that too, right? What's good about eating friends? What's good about being stabbed in the back? What's the pleasure of being betrayed? Lupus finally believed that one thing was true.
He, at any time, never wants to be seen as a hypocrite. He wants to have a clean heart.
And today Katie returned to America. Adi took him to the airport. But I really feel sorry for Adi. Because Katie was afraid her father would find out, at the airport Katie and Adi pretended not to know each other. Adi sat far away, watching Katie leave. I don't know whether Adi will be able to look forward to Katie again or not. Or is it just a one-night affair?
From a distance, Art Garfunkel's sad song, Disney Girl, can be heard. Very beautiful song. "All my life I spent the nights with dreams of you.... Reality is not for me, it makes me laugh...."
And on the airport terrace, Adi sat on a bench, alone watching Katie and her Caucasian father enter the departure deck. Katie smiled sweetly, Adi waved his hand. Katie then turned around and took her father inside.
Adi looked without blinking.
***
That morning in his boarding house, Adi was sleeping, when Banjar, the boarding house owner, banged on the door.
"Adi... Adi... Wake up! There's a call!" call Banjar.
Adi hurriedly got up. "Of whom?"
"Katie..."
Adi screamed, "KATIEEEE????"
He immediately jumped up. And opened the door.
"But it's already closed. He said he'll call in five minutes..." said Banjar.
"Okay!" Adi answered happily.
And Adi sat solemnly beside the telephone. Waiting for a call from Katie. He kicked out several boarding house residents who wanted to use the telephone. "Later. I'm waiting for my girl's call from America. Let's go to the cafe there!"
The boarding house residents grumbled. But Adi is indifferent. The phone rings. Adi hurriedly picked up.
"Hello? Katie? Oh, Lupus... Yes, Katie is back, Pus. I'm waiting for her call. That's it, va? Bye!" Adi replied hastily hanging up the phone. waiting again. And again. But Katie never called. After a long time, Adi was annoyed, he took a shower.
And when Adi finally went to school with a gloomy face, the telephone rang in the living room of his boarding house. But Adi had walked too far for the boarding house owner to call him home...