The story about Lupus helping him start to get closer to Happy immediately made Adi angry. Adi increasingly feels like he's going to lose. Competing with Lupus was too hard for him. How can it not be heavy, try it? Happy was once close to Lupus when he was in elementary school. In fact, he said, he once loved monkeys. Yes, it's clear that Lupus can win.
"That's called helping start!" Adi protested.
But if you think about it, there's nothing wrong with Lupus, right? It's not Lupus' fault that he already knew Happy. He wasn't the one who controlled how this could happen. And Lupus himself is really sure that he will win. That's why when he met Boim at school, without being shy anymore, Lupus immediately asked for betting money.
"What money? You're cunning..." The one who protested was Adi, who was at that time
hanging out with Boim.
"Why are you sneaky? I'm a healthy competitor. Come on, don't look for excuses...
Where's my money?" Lupus insisted.
Looks like Adi will insist again. Boim, who was unofficially chairman of the competition committee, rushed to mediate the dispute. "Well, that's all. Just because you're hanging out together Happy doesn't necessarily mean it's already a relationship. So if you want the betting money, next Sunday night you have to prove that you're dating."
"How do you prove it?" asked Lupus again.
"If it really happens, Happy will definitely want to take you on a date. Yes, or not? Well, that's why we and Happy will be waiting for you and Happy to be together at Mata Bar. And you have to come and hug Happy. OK?" challenged Boim.
Lupus smiled lightly. For him, this requirement is not difficult at all. As easy as inflating chewing gum. Lupus is very confident that he can take Happy on Sunday night to Mata Bar, where the children usually gather. The thing is, when he went out to play earlier, Happy was already looking around looking for Lupus.
"Pussy, can I ask for help, can you?" Happy said at that time, when he found Lupus reading a magazine. Lupus made Cerber in his magazine and he was the only one who diligently read it. There are first graders who like to read too, but that's because the main character's name is the same as his. And the girl was excited, thinking that Lupus liked her. Lupus turned his head and spread a sweet smile.
"Oh, what can't you do, Hap..."
Happy smiled happily. Lupus is really stupid. The thing is, Lupus is sure, Happy will definitely ask for his help just as an excuse so he can have something to chat with Lupus.
"What are you reading, Pussy?"
"This. My continuing story... You didn't read it, Hap?"
"No. It's already the ninth episode. I didn't know at first."
"Want me to tell you?" Lupus enthusiastic.
"No." Lupus' spirits immediately weakened.
Happy hurriedly returned to the main issue.
"Eh, like this, Pus. I was told by the teachers to buy textbooks... chemistry, physics, mathematics... Books are really expensive now. Even though
You must have books for first graders, right? You don't use it anymore, right? Can I borrow it, right?"
"Oh, that's really fine, Hap... No need to borrow it, I'll just inherit it all
You got the book, but it says 'Belongs to Lupus'. Nothing?"
Happy shook his head. Smile.
"Do you need to take it home? When?" offer Lupus again.
"No, Pussy. I'm the one who needs it. I'll take it to your house. This afternoon, okay?"
Lupus nodded. Happy nimbly walked away. Lupus stared without blinking. Wow, this is called the shoot of dicinta ulam arrived. But suddenly Lupus became worried. If Happy goes home, the secret that Lupus already has a girlfriend, Poppi, will be revealed. Especially when you meet Lulu, your child will have a really big mouth. What to do?
That's why in the afternoon after school, Lupus rushed home to meet his family. Lupus just hangs out with a gang of boys for a while and comes right back. As soon as he got home, Lupus immediately talked to Mami and Lulu. Coincidentally the two of them were having lunch together. So you can slap two mosquitoes at once.
"Beautiful mummy... Cute Lulu... Lupus asks for your cooperation..." said Lupus, opening the conversation with a voice and face that was as sweet as possible. Mami and Lulu looked at Lupus at the same time. With a face full of questions. Lupus can be so sweet like this.
"Lupus' friend, whose name is Happy, wants to come here...," continued Lupus. Lulu
immediately screamed. "Hey, your elementary school friend made a bet, didn't he? You won, Mami, this Lupus is crazy... When a girl makes a bet..."
Lupus was stunned when Lulu checked him like that. Meanwhile, Mami immediately glared at Lupus. "Lupus? Why is that like that?"
"Ah, no, Mi...... Lupus stuttered, immediately kicked Lulu's leg
under the desk. Lulu immediately screamed. Lupus even glared.
"What the hell, Lu? I'm just friends with Happy again. But like this, Mami, Lulu... If Happy comes here this afternoon, please don't talk about Poppi, okay?"
"So what?" Lulu snapped. "No! Lulu doesn't want to join in this evil conspiracy... It's a sin, you know!"
Lupus immediately put on a pitiful face. "Lulu... Please, don't worry. Lupus has no evil intentions, Lupus just doesn't want Happy to be disappointed. Starting tomorrow morning, Lupus will take you back to school. Do you want to? You don't have to get up early to come pick me up..."
Hearing the attractive offer from her sister, Lulu's eyes immediately lit up. The problem is, he's really lazy and just wakes up early in the morning just to go with the pick-up car. The problem is, the car has to go around picking up other children. So at six o'clock, Lulu's eyes had to be forced to open.
"Is that true, Pussy? Promise?" Lulu said.
"That's why you have to be united too. Happy will come this afternoon to borrow a book. Don't let anyone talk about Poppi, okay?"
And Happy kept his promise. At five o'clock in the afternoon, the bell at Lupus' house rang. Mami immediately opened the door. But Mami didn't introduce Happy at all, who was standing smiling in the doorway. Even though when he was little, Happy was neighbors with Mami.
"Good afternoon, Aunt Anita... How are you?" Mami frowned slightly
eyebrow.
"Okay... Who, huh?"
"I'm happy... Didn't Auntie forget? Mrs. Usman's son... who used to be there
Ciwaringin Street."
Mom is surprised. "Oh, Happy... the old fat Happy? Oh my...
How come he's so big now? It's true what Lupus said, you're beautiful now... Want to look for Lupus, huh? Come on, come in... Come in... How are you, Mummy?"
Mami immediately ushered Happy inside. Mami looks like she really misses Happy. Happy was also happy to be greeted so warmly by Mami.
"My mother's news is good, Auntie. Mami sent me greetings. She said the mixer was still good. Here, Mami, entrusted me with the money...," said Happy while handing over some money.
"Oh, thank God... If you don't get enough money, where will you go, huh?" Mum is happy
once received money from Happy... "Mom, you told me to come here to play...
While continuing to hold Happy, Mami called Lupus.
Lupus came down from the top of the stairs, carrying textbooks. After greeting each other, Lupus handed a book to Happy. "Just check first... Is there something missing, isn't there?"
Happy happily checked the book Lupus had given him. "Thanks, OK, Pus? Hey, there's practice, right?"
"Oh, it's in the room, just choose it yourself. Come on?" Happy looked at Mami.
His expression asked for permission to come to Lupus' room. Mami smiled.
"Just come up, Hap! What do you want to drink, Hap!"
"Thanks, Auntie. No need to bother... Just take it yourself later..."
"Really, huh?"
They walked to Lupus' room. But suddenly Lupus remembered, in his room there were lots of photos of Poppi on the table. Wow, that would be terrible if you found out. Surely Happy will ask questions. So before Happy entered, Lupus immediately detained Happy.
"Eh, Hap... wait a minute, okay? I forgot my underwear was still lying around... Sorry... Sorry..."
After saying that, Lupus immediately went into the room. Happy just grinned. Mami who saw it just shook her head.
"Children's behavior hasn't changed since they were toddlers, Hap..."
Happy giggled. In his room, Lupus hastily put all Poppi's photos away and put them in a cardboard box. Then the cardboard was put under the bed. After it was finished, Lupus dared to stick his head out of the room again.
"Happy... It's safe... Please come in..."
Happy entered Lupus' room. Happy's attention was immediately drawn to the Lupus cassette collection which was quite complete.
"Oh, you like Alan Parsons too, don't you? Like Queen? Oh, how come your Cardigans are so complete? There's the Emerdale album, again... This is The Beatles album,
how come you have them all? Wow, I'm surprised. Looks like we have the same taste, Pus... I like old songs."
Just forget to smile. Happy hung out in Lupus' room for quite a long time. They put on a cassette and sing together. Because they have many of the same tastes, they connect more quickly.
Late in the afternoon, Happy just came down from Lupus' room. At that time, Mami and Lulu were having fun making necklaces from strings and beads.
"Auntie... I'd like to excuse myself first..." Happy said goodbye.
"Hey, why are you so quick? Aren't you coming to dinner?" Mami offered.
"Thanks, Auntie... Lupus invited me to eat at her social stall..."
"Oh, yeah... Tonight it's his turn to look after the shop."
Happy then looked at Lulu who had been silent for a long time.
"This is Lulu, huh?"
Lulu immediately smiled and replied, "Yeah... This definitely isn't Poppi, right?"
"What?"
Happy was surprised. Lupus immediately glared at Lulu. Lulu immediately grinned.
"No... I mean, you look like my friend... Her name is Poppi... But
You're definitely not Poppi, right? Nice to see you again, Happy..."
"Nice to see you too, Lulu...."
"Yes, that's it. If that's the case, say hello to your mother, OK, Hap..."
"Yes, Auntie. Good night..."
Lupus and Happy left. That night, Lupus was on duty guarding the shop. At first Lupus was just having fun and asked Happy to accompany him. It turns out that Happy is really enthusiastic. Happy is the type of girl who can make the atmosphere cheerful. And Happy was also amazed at the really cool Lupus stall. Happy didn't expect Lupus to have such a fun place to hang out.
"Can I be a waiter tonight?" Happy volunteered.
"Do you really want to?"
"I want to! Anyway, if there are guests, I have to be the first to serve them."
Before the echo of Happy's voice had disappeared, several teenagers entered the social stall. Lupus immediately poked Happy.
"See, the first guest has arrived..."
"Okay deeeeeh...." Happy cheerfully went straight to the children
which come. Lupus just watched from afar. "Hello, what do you want to order?"
Happy gave a menu list, then was ready to jot it down in a notepad.
"What's delicious, Sis?" they asked.
"Wow, it's all delicious... Want to try the vanilla milkshake? Here's the milkshake
It's delicious, you know... And it's even better if eaten with popertjes... or the same thing
grilled banana... Wow, lekker... Or do you want to try fried potatoes with cheese powder? It's also delicious... Especially when eaten with an ice cappuccino..."
Lupus, who was observing from a distance, smiled happily. That kid looks like a really professional waiter. And the way he attracts buyers is really fun. Amaze the children. That's it, Happy never gets tired.
After serving one customer, he stood in front of the shop. Encouraging young people walking back and forth to stop by.
"Good evening, Sis.... Stop by, Sis.... There's a special menu.... Instead of wandering around aimlessly... Here, all the food is guaranteed to be delicious..."
Happy continued to ramble, while leading several teenagers who passed by. Many of them were really interested in Happy's hospitality in inviting them. The longer it takes, the Lupus stall becomes busier. It seems like the shop has never been that busy apart from Saturday nights. After closing the shop, Lupus took Happy home.
"Thanks, Happy, for tonight. Will you help me again sometime? If you're there, the shop will be busy!" Lupus said sincerely.
"Every night I also want to help you. As long as the next day there aren't a lot of peers and exams. I'm having fun there, Pus..."
"Really, huh?"
Happy nodded. Then showed the books he brought. "Thanks for this too. Don't want to stop by first?"
"Let's do it tomorrow, Hap. It's getting late... Mommy will be waiting for me..."
Happy then grabbed Lupus' shoulder and crossed his eyes. "Pus, I don't know why, huh? Every time I meet you, I'm always happy, like my name. I've always been like that since I was little. I still remember, every time I met you, I'd ask me, 'Happy, are you happy?' As if you always want to make me happy..."
Lupus smiled. Looking at Happy meaningfully. Happy looked down, then said quietly, "Thanks for everything, Pus..."
Happy turned around, then walked towards his house. Lupus continued to look at Happy who was walking. His heart was touched. He couldn't bear it, he knew Happy liked him and it was true! Lupus suddenly felt that what Lulu was saying was right. He's really evil when he plays with Happy's feelings. He would be really cruel if he only made Happy to make a bet. Lupus didn't expect that things would end up like this.
He didn't expect that he could actually be happy with Happy. How is that possible? Poppi has lupus, right? Many people say, love is a mystery. And Lupus could only feel the truth of those words now. Love will determine its own path, without us being able to control it. Lupus doesn't know, he suddenly has strange feelings for Happy. He felt confused, happy, nervous when he went home alone, imagining Happy's smile and his cool behavior. There is something very special about Happy. Is this Love?
Mami was watching TV, and Lulu was making friends when Lupus came in listlessly. As soon as she saw the person she was waiting for, Mami couldn't wait and immediately asked, "Pus, how is the stall?"
"Very busy." Lupus then gave the money to Mami. Mami's eyes widened. Do not believe. "How come there are so many? Even though it's not Sunday night, right?"
Lupus just smiled weakly.
"Wow, if this continues, we can make big profits...," said Mami again.
When Lupus man came into the room, Lulu hurriedly said, "Pus, Poppi called earlier, she said to call again later tonight." Lupus still has a bored face. He just looked at Lulu. Lulu was surprised. "You're not hysterical. Usually when you hear Poppi's name, you immediately feel like you've been electrocuted?" Lulu said.
Lupus didn't answer. Lulu just shook her head in surprise, but she immediately didn't care anymore. Having fun with his peers. Meanwhile Mami happily counted the money from Lupus. Lupus walked towards the phone. Call Adi.
"Hello? Can you do it with Adi? Oh, it's you, Di... Adi, I'm not coming
bet... What? No! Not because of that. Anyway, I'm not joining in! Just share the money with the children... OK!"
Lupus hung up the phone... The feeling of unhappiness still filled his heart. Lupus played The Beatles again, I Will.... 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...
Just halfway through the song, Lulu heard a scream from downstairs, telling her there was a call from Poppi. Lupus got up sluggishly. Lupus answered the phone. From Poppi. Lulu in the background, steals curious glances at Lupus.
"Hi, Pop... Yes, here... I'm really tired. The stall was really busy... Yes... yes..."
Then Lupus just "oh... oh...." when he heard Poppi's story
across there. From his face, Lupus didn't look enthusiastic. Do not know
why is he suddenly not in the mood to chat with Poppi? When Poppi asked about the situation at school and the first graders who had just entered, Lupus' answer sounded really hypocritical.
"First graders? Ah... they're all ugly, Pop. There's no one as cute as you. There's no one to be squeamish about.... Yes... it should be other than
Brains and faces are also selected, right, Pop? Let it be fresh..."
Meanwhile at his house, Happy was trying to call Lupus' house. But it always sounds busy. Lupus is online with Poppi. Happy was a bit disappointed to hang up the phone. But in the end he smiled to himself, imagining the beautiful days at school with Lupus.