ARUNGGA (2nd chance )
6. Go Itself

Zahira and Tantri looked silent. Both are busy with their own thoughts.

If Tantri is upset because of the threat of Arungga breaking their relationship, Zahira looks confused.

" What have you done until Arungga ngebelain Lo kaya...?" tantri asked after a long silence.

" What do I mean by Lo...?" zahira asked not to understand.

" Come on Zahira. Lo and I include everyone here who knows who Lo is and who Arungga is. Including how hateful he was the same Lo first because Lo continues to stalk him and show Lo's admiration !. But look now. He even willingly mutusin I just for the sake of the rich girl Lo...!" tantri said wrathfully.

Zahira shook her head at the sign that she did not understand Arungga's change of attitude.

" I don't know Tan either. I went back to the canteen. Uh, you know Arungga called me. He was from the lecturer room. I didn't believe that Arungga called me earlier. That's why I have the same him many times so that Arungga is aware of what he is doing..," said Zahira.

" What's right Za...?!" ask Tantri.

" I didn't lie to Tan. If you don't believe it, you ask directly with Arungga. Tuh, the person again the way here..," said Zahira as he glanced towards Arungga who stepped closer towards them.

Tantri snorted annoyedly at Zahira's reply. Of course he will not ask Arungga about why the lover defended Zahira earlier.

That day Arungga, Tantri and Zahira became the center of attention of all canteen visitors. A lot of skewed conjectures were heard and it was definitely aimed towards Zahira. But the girl looked cute as if she didn't care. Zahira's attitude actually caused a sense of admiration in the heart of Arungga.

" I'm done. Please anther I'm back to class, baby." Tantri pinta.

" Wait a minute. Zahira is not finished yet..," said Arungga.

" I'm gapapa. You guys go first" said Zahira.

" Lo sure...?" ask Arungga.

" Confidently. Why the...?" zahira asked not to understand.

" You know what will happen after this, right Zahira ?. You will abis bullied the same everyone who is here because Lo has been sitting with Gue here, " said Arungga.

" Light be calm. I'm very ordinary. We recommend Lo anterin Tantri to class, apparently she has not been comfortable for a long time here..," pinta Zahira while glancing at the restless Tantri.

Arungga let out a long breath and then nodded.

" Ok, I'll go first. You don't have to pay again because I've paid all that..," said Arungga as he got up from his seat.

" Oh that, thank you..," said Zahira, who was taken by Arungga.

Then Arungga and Tantri stepped away from the canteen. Before completely moving away from the canteen, Arungga looked back and stared back at everyone who was also staring at him. Everyone seemed surprised then pretended to be busy and returned to their respective activities.

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Ever since Arungga 'back', he had truly become a different figure to the point of confusing everyone who knew him.

When many questions came about his change of attitude, Arungga just shook his shoulders. If forced to answer, Arungga only said one short sentence.

" Anyone has the right to change for the better" said Arungga.

And that sentence is able to silence various other questions that are on everyone's mind.

A different attitude of Arungga made Haikal upset. He felt that Arungga had intentionally ignored him. Especially now Arungga is not open as before. Arungga did not want Haikal to know anything about him including this time.

A large company engaged in services opens part-time job vacancies for outstanding students. The offer was enthusiastically welcomed by the students.

" Lo's signed up to JC Ar...?" haikal asked when he saw Arungga among the students who applied.

" Yes..," said Arungga quickly.

" Kok Lo ga ngajak I...?" ask Haikal.

" Lo..?" I mean...?" asked Arungga not understanding.

" I mean, why don't you ask me to follow the list. Usually Lo always ngajakin I to participate in all the activities that Lo participate in. But why is it now diem-diem...?" ask Haikal don't like it.

" Not diem-diem Kal. The campus has been making announcements since a week ago. I'm sure Lo and all the students will know. Well, if you are interested, why not prepare all the files from the beginning. Why wait for my invitation...?" ask Arungga.

" But Lo also know if I'm not an achiever !. Where maybe I can be accepted as one of the employees at JC..," said Haikal riled.

" Now that's Lo tau. So don't get me wrong why don't you take Lo..," said Arungga, smiling meaningfully.

Arungga's words upset Haikal. He realized he wasn't as good as Arungga. But Haikal also wants to be able to become an employee at the famous JC company. Well, even though he had to fake a little academic value as he had done so far if there was a need.

" But I also want to work part time at JC Ar..," Haikal said a little whining.

" There's still time for the file. Try it, who knows Lo can escape..," said Arungga.

" But my academic grades are bad Ar. Where can I possibly escape..," lamented Haikal.

" It's not just Lo who has less value. Look at Ari and Togar. We know that they rarely get a B. But they're cute. They dare to register even though they will be rejected later. At least they dare to try to fight, the problem of the outcome later who can guess. Who knows, they are lucky to work at JC as well. Yes ga..," said Arungga while pointing Ari and Togar among the prospective applicants.

" Ck, but I ain't as good as they are Ar. If they are usually shameless..," said Haikal while sneering.

" That's what it is. It means you are afraid of failure before you struggle. Gini-rich mentality that must be watched out for, because you dare not face difficulties and can only run away when there is a problem," said Arungga ketus.

" Ck, so Lo helpin I dong Ar. I can certainly escape if Lo wants to slightly fake academic value I was rich at that time,." whispered Haikal.

Haikal's words surprised Arungga. He shook his head when he remembered what he had done before.

Arungga helped Haikal to counterfeit the value so that Haikal could enter the JC company. Even Arungga is ready to install a body to defend Haikal. But unfortunately, after he and Haikal became interns, Haikal actually slandered him secretly to make him expelled from the JC company.

Although after that Haikal apologized and quibbled if it was not his act, but Arungga knew Haikal was the one who had slandered him.

Arungga also remembered shortly after he quit the JC company, he also had to lose his father who died of depression.

And now Arungga is determined to change everything. Although he knew he would not be able to control death, but Arungga hoped that what he did could prolong the life of the father.

" Sorry, I don't want to do that anymore Kal. I want to be sporty this time. If we are competent and decent, JC will definitely give us the opportunity to intern there.", said Arungga with a cold gaze.

Arungga's unexpected answer left Haikal shocked. He looked at Arungga from head to toe with a look of disbelief.

" Lo.emang just want to go forward alone Ar. You don't care about me because I think I'm a burden. Aye...?!" haikal asked in anger.

" It's up to you to assume what I'm. What is clear is that I will not help Lo to cheat JC. Point...!" arungga said firmly while staring back at Haikal.

Haikal snorted angrily and then left Arungga who was still looking at him closely.

" Benalu is rich Lo is not worthy of a golden opportunity Kal. I want to see, how capable Lo succeeds without cheating..," muttered Arungga with a cynical smile.

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