A small, neatly wrapped gift lay on the table in Lupus' room. It was still six in the morning. And the occupant of the room was still drooping with sparkling eyes. (Why, can you really? Yes, for Lupus - there's nothing you can't do, especially if you're in love!) And he just woke up when suddenly
the alarm there rang loudly. Lupus was so shocked that he took the alarm and was about to slam it.
"Eeh, no! The only watch...!" he said, giving up his intention and immediately jumping and standing on the floor. He rubbed his eyes, then took the longest steps towards the living room.
In the living room the maid was sweeping and cleaning the sofa casually. Lupus immediately took the phone, dialed a number, waiting for the connection to be connected tensely. While waiting for the phone there to be picked up, Lupus idly made a sound, "Haaaap... py birthday to you..."
Until the boxer shook his head looking at him.
Suddenly Lupus felt someone on the other end of the phone pick up, he immediately straightened his body so that the sound that came out could be clearer, and he immediately sang solemnly, "Happy birthday to you... happy birthday to you... Happy birthday , dear Pappi...!"
Meanwhile, the person who received the phone on the other end just groaned, because it wasn't Poppi who answered the phone. "Sorry, this isn't Poppi! Want to talk to Poppi, okay?"
"Hah?" Lupus was shocked. "Yeah... yeah... sorry! Who is this?"
"I... can I comment on that voice first? Hm... not bad for a beginner... oh yes, I'm Poppi's assistant...," explained the voice on the other end.
"Ala, assistant assistant! Don't be a cheater! Hurry up and call Poppi! It's urgent!"
Finally, Lupus waited a moment, his chest getting more and more nervous. And not long after that, Lupus started singing again, because he heard a greeting on the other end. "Happy birthday to you... Happy birthday to you... Happy birthday, dear Pappi..."
"Sorry, this is Lupus, right? This is Auntie, Pus. Poppi's mother. Poppi is still in her room, well, here she is!"
"W-what?" Again Lupus covered his mouth. "Eh, sorry, Auntie, I just couldn't wait."
This time Lupus' maid couldn't hold back her laughter, she immediately giggled as she left the room.
"Hi, Pus, what's wrong with calling so early in the morning?"
"Eh, Poppi, huh? Oh, I'm going first. I should sing first, so it's a surprise..."
"Yeah, okay, what are you going to sing?"
Lupus immediately sang enthusiastically, "Happy birthday to you...! Happy birthday to you..."
"Ah, fake, fake...," said Poppi teasingly while laughing.
Lupus is silent. Poppi also kept quiet. For a moment they were silent.
Even though the credit continues.
"Thanks, Pussy!" said Poppi finally.
"There's a party, isn't there?" Lupus asked after the atmosphere had calmed down a bit.
"The problem is, I don't want to be the center of attention! Besides, the general exams are right around the corner! So, there's no party!" Poppi answered.
"Oh, I see. That's it, happy birthday, see you later. Bye."
"Bye."
***
The school was still quiet, but Lupus and Poppi were already walking together in the school corridor.
"Eh, Pop, how about I invite you to dinner at my shop, on the balcony. I want to give you something that will be most impressive," said Lupus with a look full of hope.
Poppi smiled. "Don't do it, Pussy!"
"Come on, Pop. It's your birthday, a historic day!" Forced lupus.
Poppi is silent.
"I promise there won't be any crowds! Just the two of us," explained Lupus again.
"I already said, no party! I just want to stay at home!" Poppi tries to defend her wishes.
Lupus was silent, lost his mind.
"Come on, Pop, please! I want to cook something special for you."
"Can you really cook?" Poppi is a bit interested.
"You can! You can do it!"
But Poppi didn't make any further comments.
"No answer means yes!" shoot Lupus.
Poppi quickened her footsteps.
"Yes or no?"
"Doesn't answer mean yes?" Poppi asked as she stopped in her tracks.
"Yes!" Lupus emphasized.
"Then I don't want to answer," said Poppi with a faint smile.
Lupus jumped for joy!
***
When Lupus came home from school, Lulu and Mami had already finished eating lunch. They were already starving, waiting for Lupus, who had a hobby of wandering first. Lupus just followed him to the dining table.
"Mi, Mami loves Lupus, right? So Lupus has one request!" As soon as he sat down, Lupus immediately uttered seductive words. Lulu tried to guess. "Hm, I'm sure you'll ask to replace the Vespa with a Harley!"
"No, Mi! Today is Poppi's birthday, and Lupus wants to invite Poppi to dinner at our stall. So what if the stall is closed tonight?" Lupus suggested.
"Closed? No, Mi, where do we get the money from?" Lulu immediately reacted.
Mami was also shocked. "Closed?"
"Lupus wants to cook for Ppppi, wants to hold a special event together. So that no one disturbs him, it's better for the shop to be closed," explained Lupus.
"What event do you want to do?" asked Mami, wanting to know.
"Candlelight dinner, Mi! Dinner while surrounded by candles scattered everywhere...," answered Lupus romantically.
"Don't give it, Mi! The one that's there will burn down the shop!" Lulu snapped.
Lupus glared at Lulu.
Mami moored for a moment. "What to do?"
"Come on, Mi! You don't want to leave just one day! It's not Sunday night, it's Wednesday night. Who wants to come on Tuesday? Old date, again. Anyway, you won't lose out!" Lupus insisted.
"Who says no one will come on old dates? Who knows, suddenly Mr. Hessel Mandey will come with his football team?
If that's the case, who will lose?" Lulu is still trying to influence Mami.
"I'm not coming! The soccer team has disbanded! Come on, Mi!" Lupus sulked.
"Don't give it, Mi!" about Lulu.
"Just like this," said Mami, trying to make a decision, "we build the shop with a spirit of togetherness. Democracy must be upheld. So we just vote. Lulu, Mami, Lupus, have to make a decision. Now, who agrees if the shop is closed???"
Lupus raised his hand. Lulu and Mami pretended not to see. Lupus looked at Mami and Lulu. They were busy eating instead. Suddenly Lulu seemed to raise her hand, but her aim was only to take one of the foods.
"Lu, you raise your hand!" shouted Lupus.
"When?" Lulu pretends to be stupid.
"Just now!"
"Uh, who raised their hand? My person wants to take the chicken. Yeee!"
Lupus is silent. Lulu still raised her hand, but then took the fried tempeh. Finally Lupus lowered his hand.
"Okay, Lupus loses!" he sighed.
But suddenly Lulu raised her hand again. Seeing Lulu's hand still up, Lupus was enthusiastic and even raised her hand again.
"Lu, will you raise your hand for me?"
"Look, bro!"
Lulu's hand moved to take the crackers, but then straightened again.
"The stall is closed!" said Mami, tapping her spoon on the table, making a decision after seeing that Lulu was supporting Lupus. And Lupus immediately ruffled Lulu's hair!
***
That afternoon, the slang stall was in chaos and apparently last night the officers had not had time to clean it. Lupus took a broom and cleaned everything. On the balcony, aka the second floor of the Lupus stall, he arranged the situation so that it looked neat. He also arranged the tables, especially the table where he would eat with Poppi. After that, Lupus went to the supermarket to shop for the things he needed. He looked confused. Picking up one item then putting it down again, going to a place to pick up vegetables then putting them back down. Take the spaghetti, then put it in the shoe shine box. Take the shoe polish and put it in the ice cream freezer! Really confused!
But in the end Lupus managed to decide which dish to make, so he immediately put the necessary items into the basket.
As soon as Lupus' Vespa entered and parked in front of the social stall, there were already two warriors there who he said were his true friends. Lupus flashed a smile which was returned by a friendly greeting from Boim and Gusur. Boim and Gusur approached Lupus who was carrying two plastic shopping bags.
"Oh, I happen to be hungry!" Gusur greeted happily.
"Let me carry it, Pussy!" Boim said.
And Lupus let his two friends carry the plastic bag.
"Why are you here?" Lupus asked after they entered the social stall.
"Isn't that allowed? I came to let you know that I'm still your friend!" answered Boim.
Lupus sits. Gusur put the shopping bags on the table. Boim sat face to face with Lupus.
"Okay, what shall we cook?" Boim asked.
"Wait a minute. Im, Sur, I don't want to chase you away, but today I don't want to be disturbed!" Lupus said.
"I know, you want to have dinner with Poppi, right?" Boim guessed.
Lupus wonders why these two creatures know.
"Lulu was the one who told you. She feels that you are not capable of solving all the problems yourself. Starting from generators to making desserts! I mean well, I just want to help...," explained Gusur.
"Just want to help, after everything seems to be settled, Gusur and I will go home!" said Boim. "But, what I ask is that you respect me as a friend who wants to help, so I just ask for a free meal!"
Lupus was silent for a moment. "Yes, now, first peel all the vegetables!"
Gusur immediately brought all the food ingredients. Likewise Boim. Lupus saw the seriousness of his two friends.
"Anyway, don't overstep the procedures, just peel, clean!" Lupus decree. Boim and Evict to the kitchen. Lupus is busy looking back at Mami's cookbook.
***
After sunset, Poppi was ready to go to meet Lupus. She's all dressed up. But suddenly the doorbell rang
sounds. Poppi went straight to the door and opened it.
Poppi was shocked when she saw Rainbow standing in the doorway.
"I remembered that today is your birthday, so I came to say congratulations! Happy birthday!" said Rainbow in her characteristic voice.
They shook hands. No sun cheeks.
"I also want to invite you to dinner! Coincidentally, I have already reserved the place!" Rainbow said again.
"I promised Lupus!" Poppi said firmly.
For a moment Rainbow was shocked, but then she said again, "Oh, what, that means it has to be cancelled! But, how about we just have a drink? I want to talk about something, it's important!"
"Isn't everything clear?" Poppi said.
"Please, this is the last time we go!" Rainbow begged.
Poppi is silent.
"I know you're angry, I just want to make things better, I just want to respect your birthday! Please!"
"But I promised Lupus!" Poppi repeated.
"What's the time?"
"Yes tonight!"
"There's still time, right?" Rainbow said as she glanced at her watch. "It's still evening. I only need half an hour!"
"This is the last time we go! Promise?" Poppi said.
"Promise!"
Finally, Poppi, with a slightly tired face, complied with Rainbow's wishes.
Meanwhile Lupus, Boim, and Gusur were still busy in the kitchen. Lupus arranged the steps so that Boim and Gusur didn't create chaos. The intensity of the activity became clearer and more pronounced, and Lupus looked happy.
Not long after that, Lupus had prepared a lot of candles, which were placed in a specially made tin. He placed the candles around the table, and in the corners of the stall. Boim and Gusur helped, arranging the candles one by one.
"I've never had dinner with so many candles!" commented Boim.
"Can you eat with this many candles, Pussy?" Gusur asked stupidly.
"Eh, don't talk too much. It's already late!" Lupus tentacles.
"If that's the case, there's not enough candles!" Boim said.
"Okay, I'll buy it again!" Lupus said as he walked away.
After buying candles at the mini market, Vespa Lupus stopped briefly at a gas station on the corner which was specifically for Vespas, which sold mixed petrol. When he opened the tank lid, without Lupus realizing, Rainbow's car was already on the other side. Apparently Rainbow bought gas too. Poppi was in the car and didn't see Lupus: Lupus didn't see Poppi either. Rainbow paid and the car drove away.
***
Rainbow and Poppi chose to sit in a super-romantic place. Near the glass so it can be seen from the outside. Rainbow took out a gift. Poppi accepted it and immediately opened it. Perfume. Poppi was silent, but her heart was happy.
"People say that if a guy gives his girlfriend perfume as a gift, they will definitely break up. Now we have broken up, so I don't have the burden of giving this perfume!" Rainbow said.
"Thank You!" Poppi answered briefly.
"We're friends, right?" Rainbow asked then.
Poppi nodded.
"You know, I didn't think you would make me like this at all. I mean, I didn't expect that the more I was with you, the more I would love you. Until the day I didn't see you, I felt lost."
"What's wrong with Bella?" Poppi inquired.
Rainbow was silent.
"Since then, I've never gone out with him. We're just friends. From the past until now, we've just been friends. Never more," explained Rainbow as if to convince Poppi.
"Never mind, no need to say that anymore," said Poppi, changing the conversation.
At the Lupus stall, the candles have been installed in such a way on the balcony. But in the kitchen, Boim, Gusur, and Lupus still seemed noisy.
"I once read something called Tom Yang Kung which contains all seafood, and doesn't use coconut milk. If Tom Yang Kung is Thai, it uses shrimp!" Gusur said at length.
Boim put several types of food into the battered basket. He then took the salt stored in a place. Boim poured it in but the salt didn't come out, apparently every hole had been blocked. Boim then opened the lid, took a little salt, spread it over the food in the basket. He forgot to close the lid tightly on the salt shaker.
"Eh, your reading is different from mine! Tom yang kung can use coconut milk! Tom yang kung Thai, has coconut milk. That's it, just put it in!" said Boim in protest.
"Eh, wait! It does say coconut milk here, but it's not clear whether this is a tom yang kung table or something else!" Lupus said.
"Believe me, Pus. Without coconut milk," said Gusur.
"I think you're right, Sur. No coconut milk."
And Gusur put the coconut milk back.
"Okay, brothers and sisters. Your task has ended here. You can take food, but don't eat too much! I don't want to be careless about eating here! That's it, go home!"
"Okay, I know myself too, I don't want to bother you. Sur, let's take it out!" said Boim who had already put food on the basket.
"Pus, share the money, bro!" Gusur said. "Make expenses and buy cendol! I want to hold a cendol-light dinner with Boim!"
Lupus smiled. He took some money and gave it to Gusur.
The two people then left. Lupus immediately walked to the kitchen. He saw the food that had been arranged so neatly. Lupus tasted the soup he had made, he then took the salt shaker and immediately poured it.
Lupus was shocked because all the salt spilled into the soup.
"Mamamia let me go!" Lupus screamed.
Lupus is confused. He panicked. He tasted the soup. It's really salty!
Lupus sat lethargic. He looked at his watch. His enthusiasm suddenly returned. Lupus hurried away.
Poppi and Rainbow are still in the restaurant.
' Actually, I want it to be like before!" said Rainbow. "I just felt like you were someone special!"
"It's too late," said Poppi.
"Can we be like before again, Pop?" Rainbow asked.
Poppi shook her head. "You'd better go home, take a warm bath, and fall in love with someone else again. There are millions of cute girls out there."
"But there's only one like you!"
Poppi looked at her watch. He was restless.
"I'm already late!"
"Okay, we're going," Rainbow said. And then they both left the restaurant.
But at the same time, Lupus' Vespa stopped right opposite the restaurant. Lupus wants to buy food at a restaurant that is famous for its capcay. Lupus accidentally turned around. That's when he saw Poppi with Rainbow coming out of the restaurant opposite him. Of course Lupus was shocked. He wanted to scream, but could restrain himself. And he channeled his screaming passion to the restaurant waiter.
"Bro, there's two capcay sauce!"
"Eh, Sis, buy it, buy it, but don't shout!"
"Sorry, sorry, I'm practicing vocals..." With a reflex movement
Lupus immediately looked for a place to hide. His chest shook violently. He wanted to be angry, but didn't dare approach them. Instead, he hid in the restaurant, and kept seeing Rainbow who was opening his car door with his window for Poppi.
***
An hour later, Poppi came panting to Lupus' stall. He saw that the slang stall was pitch black. He was surprised. How come there are no signs of life?
Poppi comes in. Suddenly a pair of hands grabbed his shoulders. Poppi was surprised.
"Surprise!" shouted Lupus.
Poppi is still shocked. "How come it's dark!"
"On purpose. We'll eat on the balcony, but close your eyes first!" Lupus said.
Poppi smiled. He then closed his eyes. Lupus carefully led Poppi up the stairs until he reached the balcony.
"Now open his eyes slowly!"
Poppi opened her eyes and saw a table that was set up super beautifully. There were candles, flowers, and a card. Beside the table, there were lots of small candles, scattered in every corner. The flames were so mesmerizing. Poppi was very happy and moved.
"Pussy, this...!"
Poppi then kissed Lupus on the cheek. Lupus grinned.
"Shall we?"
They walked towards the table. Lupus held out a card.
"Here's a card for you."
Poppi reads it.
"Happy sixteenth birthday, wish you a long life!"
"I've run out of sentences! So the writing is really ordinary! And this!" said Lupus handing over the package. Poppi opened it, it turned out to be Poppi's favorite CD album, The Corrs.
"Thanks, Pussy!"
They then sat down. Poppi was still looking around him.
"Sorry I'm late, I'll take Mami to the dentist first!" said Poppi Boong.
Lupus immediately fell silent when he heard that statement, his grinning face turned completely annoyed. Poppi was confused.
"Pussy..."
"Why do you have to lie to me?" shoot Lupus suddenly.
Poppi was silent, surprised.
"I saw you and Rainbow earlier," said Lupus again.
"Pus, that's just..." Poppi really couldn't finish her sentence. His face was red like an official who was discovered to have a fake diploma.
"I don't like being lied to! If you're still with Rainbow, that's fine, there you go!" Lupus answered firmly.
"Sorry, Pussy, I didn't want to lie to you. Let me explain..."
"Earlier you said you were going to the dentist! Isn't that a lie? Even though you went with Rainbow, while I was here cooking, putting out candles, because I wanted to honor you. Because it's my girl's sixteenth birthday!"
Poppi sighed. "Okay, I lied! I went with Rainbow because she wanted to talk to me about something. I said I had promised you dinner and..."
Lupus interrupted, "If you still like Rainbow, just be honest. That's fine with me. If you lied to me in the past, just say, Pop! What other lies?"
Poppi got up, her face red with anger. "Pus, I lied because I didn't want to hurt you! Now I am
awry. I'm sorry if I lied! I want to go with Rainbow, because I don't want to disappoint anyone on my birthday!"
"But now you're disappointing me! Pop, without you and I can live!"
Poppi sees Lupus. Suddenly a very strong wind blew, turning off all the lights and even destroying the atmosphere of the shop. Poppi almost wanted to cry, but she held it in. He looked at Lupus, but Lupus ignored him.
Poppi then took her bag and left.
"Here, take the gift!" Lupus said.
But Poppi didn't heed Lupus' call.
Lupus finally shut up and covered his face... Sad...