ARUNGGA (2nd chance )
18. Piquancy

Arungga meets Haikal in the campus parking lot. At that time Haikal's face looked lethargic and lackluster. Arungga who already knew what the cause was pretending not to know then greeted Haikal.

"Why is Lo's face so rich Kal?" asked Arungga after parking his bike.

"I should be called TU" said Haikal.

"There's what's called TU. Don't tell me you're stumping again this time" said Arungga, observing Haikal from head to toe.

"Well," said Haikal while grinning.

"Why keep on talking Kal. Seinget I transferred Bokap Lo smoothly lately," said Arungga annoyed.

"Kepake Ar. Abis kan I also want to hang out rich that laen," said Haikal honestly.

"But it can be done after the campus business is run. The campus has been giving waivers to pay for college in installments, but Lo who does not want to benefit the opportunity. If rich gini kasian are Lo's parents. I spent a lot of money but his son actually made trouble and did not pass. Next week, it's time for exams. Even though the requirements to take the exam one of them did not have arrears," said Arungga riled.

"That's exactly Ar, please I am. You already have a salary while working at JC. How about I pinjem some," Haikal's pinta expectantly.

"Sorry Kal's. This time I can not help because I also need a lot," declined Arungga firmly.

"This time ?. Is it wrong Ar ?. Not only this time Lo nolak helpin I Ar. And the rich gini somehow for how many times. If I want-inget, since Lo works at JC Lo so arrogant and forget the same thing Ar," said Haikal annoyed.

"As far as you want to say what. Sorry, I have to see Mr. Lion" said Arungga as he passed.

Haikal could only stare at Arungga's distant back while smiling meaningfully. He knew Arungga wouldn't have the heart to see him like this. Haikal is convinced Arungga will help him secretly as he once did.

Haikal remembered that he had experienced something similar last year. Although Arungga was angry at that time, but Arungga was the one who helped him pay his tuition until he could take the semester exam. And this time Haikal only needed a little acting so that Arungga would help him again.

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Monday has arrived. All students who have been registered will receive the number of the examinee and then be directed into the class according to the number listed on the card.

At that time Haikal was seen standing in the campus corridor restlessly. How not. Haikal could not enter the class to take the exam because he did not have the test taker's card. Panitya reasoned that Haikal was banned from entering because his name was not listed on the list of examinees. Though Haikal sure if Arungga had paid the delinquent tuition fee.

Many times Haikal turned towards the campus gate hoping that Arungga would arrive soon. There was still half an hour left for him to complete the administration so that he could take the examination.

After a long wait in anxiety, finally the smile on Haikal's face appeared. He saw Arungga was stepping quickly towards the class according to the number of participants he had.

"Arungga!" call Haikal while waving his hand.

Arungga stopped his steps and turned towards Haikal who was walking quickly towards him.

"Gue has not been able to enter because he did not bring the examinee's card. Now where's the card of the examinee I'm Ar?" haikal asked while thrusting his palm towards Arungga.

"How do you mean Kal. Kok Lo nanyain card examinee Lo same I. When are you nitip with me?" ask Arungga.

"Ck, it's Ar. Don't joke anymore. The exam starts in five minutes, but I don't know where I'm in the room. Now where's my exam card?!" haikal's birthday was a little upset.

"Gue ain't kidding Kal. I'm serious about when Lo nitipin exam cards Lo same I?" said Arungga again.

Arungga's remarks of course made Haikal surprised not kepalang. He dragged Arungga away from the exam room and asked.

"Didn't you already pay for college tuition fees Gue Friday yesterday Ar ?. That means I can take the dong exam. That's why I'm asking for my test taker's card now. If Lo ga bring it, lest it still exist in TU huh ?. Then let me take myself there. You see, the exam committee said that if I don't show participants cards I can not enter," said Haikal quickly while preparing to step but stopped because Arungga prevented it.

Arungga stared fixedly at Haikal while shaking his head.

"Gue didn't pay Lo Kal's tuition at all. I told you I can't help this time. And if the name Lo ga is on the list of examinees, it means that Lo can not take the exam.," said Arungga with a serious facial expression.

Haikal also blinked his eyes while staring at Arungga lekat as if he wanted to digest the sentence that Arungga had just said. After a moment of silence, Haikal spoke again.

" Well ... Don't you help me this time, Ar?" haikal asked with a choked voice greeted by a headband by Arungga.

"Sorry Kal," said Arungga in a regretful tone.

Arungga and Haikal's conversation halted as the bell began to ring. Arungga was forced to leave Haikal who was still standing with a blank look.

Arungga still had time to look towards Haikal before he entered the classroom. There Haikal was still standing staring at him with a raging feeling. There were feelings of anger, disappointment, sadness, all mixed into one. Haikal also spread his gaze throughout and saw all the classes become silent signs of the test starting.

"Arungga has really changed. He can't fool me anymore. It turns out I was pessimistic and thought he had paid for my college tuition. Come to think of it, it is not his duty. I am wrong because I have relied on Arungga. But gapapa. In the future I will try to be better. Maybe it's good I thank Arungga for making me aware of something" Haikal murmured with a wry smile.

After that Haikal seemed to walk away from the campus with a giant step. This time Haikal seemed to really regret his actions.

While in the class Arungga seems to start the test with a feeling of anxiety. There was a feeling of guilt that came to his heart knowing that Haikal could not take the exam as he usually did. But after a few minutes passed finally Arungga managed to master himself.

"Sorry Kal's. I'm no longer an Arungga who can carelessly Lo bod*hi. But it's good Lo ngalamin this so that Lo can learn to appreciate others including Lo's parents who have sacrificed a lot for Lo, "inner Arungga.

After thinking like that Arungga's feeling was much better. He also refocused on the test in front of him.

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