It really happened that morning when the vegetable seller had just arrived and was immediately surrounded by the helpers from the Lupus complex who were already very diligent in polishing their Vespa using Kit until it gleamed in front of the house while whistling happily. Meanwhile, the Vespa engine has been heating up. What are you doing with Lupus so early in the morning that he's already awake?
Get used to it. As if you don't know, this kid already promised to pick up Happy this morning. So it's clear that Lupus is happy. Looks like victory is already in hand. Just a few more steps, he will definitely be able to find it
Happy. In fact, when he comes home from school, he's already planning to take Happy to the mall, hang out while buying cassettes. It's definitely top notch. Because Lupus knows, Happy loves music. But not only Lupus is happy, Mami, who is preparing breakfast, is also happy. The thing is, while Lupus is busy with his Vespa and Lulu is still late, Mami can freely play her favorite Sundanese songs. While singing along, Mami was busy cooking. The atmosphere in Lupus' house is like a Sundanese restaurant. But Mami's enjoyment didn't last long. Because Lulu immediately got up and walked like a zombie out of her room.
Lulu immediately protested, "Oh, I'm bored, Mi. Every morning I hear songs like this. It's like in the countryside..."
Mum got annoyed. "Ah, you. Can't see Mami happy. That was Mami's favorite song when she was young in Bandung..."
"Yes, but every morning there are only Sundanese songs... It's true in Saung
Thin? Occasionally a hip-hop song, bro..."
"Hip-hop, hip-hop... don't act foreign. Respect your own culture..."
Just then, Lupus entered. Lulu was surprised to see Lupus so neatly groomed so early in the morning.
"It's cool, Pus. Just made fun of the maid next door, huh?" Lulu teased.
Lupus just smiled, then with a sly face he said, "Lu, you'll just come pick me up, okay? I can't accompany you this morning..."
Lulu was stunned, and Lupus immediately rushed to take the bag that had been prepared on the sofa. Lulu is clearly confused, because usually Lupus always takes Lulu to school.
"Yes, why, Pussy?"
"No need to protest, I want to pick up a friend..."
"Who?"
Lupus has rushed out of the house. Lulu screamed in annoyance, "Lupuuusss...."
But Lupus doesn't care. He hurriedly ran away. Almost crying, Lulu
Complained to Mami, "Mi, it's Lupus. The pick-up will come in five minutes...
Lulu hasn't showered yet... hasn't dressed up yet..."
"That's why you're being lazy. Hurry up and eat... Dangdos..." said Mami casually.
"Oh, I'm using Sundanese again..."
Lulu lazily went to the bathroom. But Lupus wanted to pick him up
Who is it? Ouch, who else if not Happy....
Happy himself at home was also excited to welcome Lupus' arrival. Frankly, he was really excited that Lupus wanted to pick him up. The thing is, Happy has always liked lupus. Happy's hair, which he usually wears with a ska hat, now wears headbands and pins. His appearance, which previously looked like a mountain boy, changed to sweet. Several times Happy tried to check his appearance in the windshield. Aunt Usman, Happy's mother, who saw the change in her child, was surprised.
"Happy? No wonder... Is there a birthday at school?"
"Ah, Mami..." Happy's face turned bright red.
"That's how it is to be a girl. It's cuter."
Before Happy could answer anything, suddenly the sound of Lupus' Vespa horn was heard. Happy hurriedly ran outside. Aunt Usman started looking through the window too. Surprised, because it turns out that his son was picked up by Lupus. Meanwhile, Happy looked really happy to welcome him,
"Hi, Pus... You're really on time..."
On the other hand, Lupus was no less amazed to see Happy's slightly different appearance.
"Oh, how cute are your hairpins?"
"Ah, never mind, Pussy. Let's not discuss it."
Happy then got on Lupus' Vespa. Happy was confused about how to sit, because he was wearing a skirt. Do you want to ride sideways or do you want to ride as a guy? Lupus was amused to see Happy salting his eyes.
"Are you really panicking, Hap?"
Happy shy. Then I just tried to be comfortable by sitting sideways.
His hands affectionately wrapped around Lupus' waist. And at that time
Lupus feels like victory is in hand!
The Vespa was running amidst the morning rush. Between people rushing to the office, and those going to school. It was still very early in the morning, the air was still fresh and dew still remained on the tips of the grass. The smell of wet earth is pleasant to inhale.
"Happy, you've bought Blur's new The Best cassette, haven't you? I want to buy it!" Lupus opened the conversation.
"Not yet. I haven't been to a record store in a long time."
"After school, stop by the record store, shall we?"
"Okay,"
Several children were walking hand in hand to school. Among the children, Adi Darwis was seen walking alone while listening to a Walkman. Suddenly Lupus' Vespa passed by. Adi didn't understand at first. But as soon as he sharpened his vision, Adi was immediately shocked. Lupus was riding with Happy while chatting very intimately. Adi was stunned, rubbing his eyes. A moment later, Adi became excited when he saw Lupus and Happy. "Uh, it's impossible.... It's impossible... Impossible...."
Adi also chased Lupus' Vespa. But even though he was panting, he still didn't catch up. Until finally at school, Adi was able to see Lupus and Happy walking hand in hand. Adi hurriedly approached, but Lupus and Happy were just about to separate, because Happy had already arrived in front of his class.
"Please... don't forget this afternoon, okay?"
Happy nodded cheerfully. Then before entering class, Happy gave Lupus his sweetest smile. Adi was stunned to see the scene. As if you don't believe it. Adi rubbed his eyes. Again.
"Pus... Pus... you're crazy... Where did you meet Happy?" Adi asked
while approaching Lupus.
"It's a secret... I have a date... Come on, where's the hundred thousand..."
"Oh, not yet... that's fine. You haven't made it yet. If you're already holding or embracing Happy in front of the kids, then you can win..." said Adi without being able to hide his jealous tone.
"It's just a matter of time..." With a jumawa Lupus walked over. Adi was furious and half dead.
In his class, Happy was immediately surrounded by first graders.
"Ugh, you're a grinder, huh... Have you been hanging out with Lupus?" said one of the girls.
"You're too reckless, aren't you? He's an upperclassman. Then you'll get bullied by a second grader, you know..." another chimed in.
But Happy looked relaxed. He even smiled. "Ah, just be cool. I'm not afraid."
Happy can't hide his happy face. His friends saw this tomboy falling in love again. When he was out playing, when Lupus was excitedly telling Meta about Poppi, suddenly Happy appeared.
Spontaneously, Lupus immediately stopped talking and looked at Happy. Meta, who was surprised, followed Lupus's gaze. Happy, with a big smile, immediately rebuked Lupus.
"Hi, Lupus!" Lupus replied with a wave of his hand. And Meta immediately became suspicious. When Happy then joined the other first graders, Meta glared at Lupus.
"You bet with the kids too, huh? Since when? You seem to be really familiar with him? You're also looking for young leaves, aren't you?"
"What the hell, Met?"
"There's no need to be hypocritical. I know there's something special about that kid's gaze at you!"
"Oh, Met. Don't be suspicious like that. He's my elementary school friend, again."
Meta snorted. "Yes, just so you know. Poppi will be back next month! It's better if you don't play around!"
"Met, this is really just for fun. Besides, one hundred thousand is not bad, hehehe..."
"Ugh, that's really stupid! I'll advise you, Pus. Don't start something you can't finish!"
"Yes... Yes... Don't worry, Met!"
Lupus seems to take Meta's advice lightly. Even though what Meta said was right. We shouldn't try to start something that we know very well that we won't be able to finish... Cheating on a girl is like taking drugs. It's easy to start, but hard to finish. Meta really likes Lupus!
Coming home from school that afternoon, Lupus' throat felt really dry. Lupus immediately opened the refrigerator and drank cold water straight from the bottle. Lupus didn't realize that behind him Lulu was looking at him full of revenge.
"Pus! Because of you today, Lulu missed her pick up today!" Lulu said while patting Lupus on the shoulder. Lupus, who was drinking a bottle, became confused while wiping his mouth. Lupus cursed at Lulu,
"Damn you! It's just surprising! I'm going crazy you know"
"Leave it! Lulu's so annoyed!"
"Oh, it's your fault that you missed the pick-up. Who told you to wake up late?"
"Yes, you usually accompany me!!!" Lulu protested
"Sorry. I can't do it from now on!" Lupus replied sulkily.
"And you too. Lulu told me! Don't drink ice water. Your stomach will become bloated like uncle. See, look at your stomach and it's already starting to bulge!"
Lupus reflexively looks at his stomach. "What is it?"
"Yes. You drink too much ice water. That's why your stomach is starting to get bloated. Remember, Pussy. Penguins get bloated from drinking ice water all the time. Until they can slide on their stomachs. Do you want that?"
"Who says it?" Inflamed lupus.
"You never know, do you?" Lulu said, pretending to know. "Penguins live at the poles. Of course they drink ice water too! You're a penguin!"
Lupus gets angry at being called a penguin. He was inflamed. "Why are you calling me a penguin?"
"Eh, sorry... No, Ping. Sorry, Ping..." Lupus was getting worse.
"Hey, call me Ping again! I won't accompany you again as long as I live. I'll die!"
Lulu immediately put on an apologetic face, saying, "Sorry... I can't take it anymore..."
But Lulu's hands waved like a penguin. Lupus was annoyed, immediately lunged at Lulu. Lulu is running away! After not being able to catch Lulu, because of that the child hurriedly locked himself in the room, Lupus hurriedly changed clothes and left again. He remembered his appointment with Happy at the mall. Before meeting Happy, Lupus stopped by at an internet cafe to send an email to Poppi.
The contents of the email, Lupus misses Poppi. Can't wait for Poppi to come back. "I happened to be at the mall, suddenly I remembered Poppi and just wanted to say that!"
After Lupus' message was sent, Lupus hurriedly left the internet cafe while looking at the clock. It turns out that Happy was waiting for Lupus in front of the record shop. Lupus apologizes for being late.
"It's okay!" Happy said sweetly.
They also entered a record shop. They choose cassettes. It turns out that Happy likes The Beatles.
"I remember, Pus, when I was little, Mami took me to school every morning, and Mami always played Beatles songs in the car. We also liked to sing together. Who knows how long I've loved you? You know I love you still Will I wait till lonely lifetime If you want me too, I will..." Happy immediately sang happily.
Lupus immediately pretended to like the Beatles too. And he happened to know the song Happy sang. Lupus also sang along. They laughed cheerfully.
"You like the Beatles too, huh?" asked Happy surprised.
"I like it. My mother also likes playing Beatles songs when we have breakfast. Until now. So I like it too," said Lupus, lying. Even though Mami Lupus keeps playing Sundanese songs every morning, hihihi... "Yes, I think
Their music is timeless. They are the most genius group in the world. Too bad it broke up quickly, huh, Pus? I really like their double album entitled White Album. The one with the song I Will... But it's a collection
Many of my Beatles cassettes have disappeared. Someone borrowed it but didn't return it. I'm sad. Especially my favorite cassette, the White Album. Not reversed. That's the most expensive one!" Happy took the White Album and hugged the cassette with great feeling.
Lupus just looked. After searching for a while, Lupus and
Happy to meet each other again at the cashier. Lupus has bought something, medium
Happy didn't buy anything.
"You didn't buy it, Hap?" asked Lupus.
"No, cassettes are expensive now. I'll collect the money first. What will you buy, Pus?"
Lupus shows the wrapped cassette. "Here. A new Blur cassette. Eh, shall we eat?" Happy nodded.
They came out of the record shop. While waiting for the food order to arrive, Lupus suddenly told Happy to close his eyes.
"I want to give you something..."
Happy surprise. "What the hell? I don't have a birthday!"
"Is it true that if you want to give something, you have to have a birthday first? That's a shame!"
Happy braked. Lupus then placed the Beatles-White Album cassette in front of Happy.
"That's it. Now you're literate!"
Happy literacy. He was immediately shocked to see that his favorite cassette was missing in front of him. Happy was moved. Can't say anything. He just quietly said thank you to Lupus then Happy just looked at Lupus. So far, no one has ever given Happy a gift. So Happy is really happy.
"You have a boyfriend, don't you?"
Happy laughed.
"No one wants me to stay long. The guys are afraid, because I'm fierce."
Lupus said he wasn't afraid.
"That's good," said Happy. "Do you, Pussy, have a balloon girl yet?"
Don't know why, Lupus lied. He shook his head. Happy looked relieved.