THE CHARM OF THE VILLAGE GIRL
(FEGG) ~ Nania Caliphate

Galang patted his stomach full after eating all the food he ordered. After that he looked at Luri, Nania, and also Jovan who was looking at him with a look of horror.

"Why you? Never seen a good-looking man satiate huh?" tanya Galang joked.

"Handsome?? Cihhh. Yes handsome, handsome gorilla who lives in the zoo" said Nania sarcas. "Yes, Brother Galang. As ugly as a man, they would definitely guard his image before the girls. Then you fall into the category of what kind of handsome when you yourself shamelessly behave this way in front of me and also in front of Kak Luri. Don't you like my brother, do you? You used to express your feelings to Kak Luri, but unfortunately rejected. Aren't you afraid that my brother is feeling ill-fated by seeing you who can't keep up the attitude, hm?"

The atmosphere became very quiet as soon as Nania started to spread poison. Everyone's mouth was tightly clenched, especially Galang's mouth. Indeed, he did not expect that Nania would reveal her secret in front of Jovan, a former rival who until now still did not know the rejection that Galang had received when expressing his love for Luri. If only he could, it would feel like Galang went into the bowels of the earth to cover his shame. Plus now Jovan is looking at him while smiling indistinctly. Galang sure once in a while Jovan will surely melt it all out.

You're really late, Nania. Didn't you promise me you'd keep this a secret? But why are you disavowing now? You liar, grumbled Galang in the heart.

"Ekhmm ekhmm, so you've been rejected by Luri before, Lang?" ledek Jovan while raising his eyebrows.

"Be quiet, Jo. Do not interfere if you do not know the truth" replied Galang sewot. He then glanced sharply at Nania. Upset because this girl has revealed the shameful secret that has been covered by her.

Nania who realized that Galang was offended by his words, immediately moved to sit next to him. He then pulled the end of Galang's uniform, trying to apologize for the mistake he accidentally committed.

"Sister Galang, please forgive me yes. I'm afraid, I accidentally exposed your secret in front of Brother Jovan. Really," Nania said with a very serious face.

"Ck, just tell me you wanted to embarrass me on purpose, Nania. So don't you pretend to apologize by putting on a look of regret. I know you're not sincere in doing it" Galang said. He then looked the other way, reluctant to stare at the face of this extremely annoying underclassman.

"Don't accuse the no-no, Galang. I rarely take the initiative to apologize to others first. You should be grateful because I consciously admit the mistakes I have done. I really accidentally brought up the incident when you were rejected by Kak Luri, Kak. Really!" nania's protest that did not accept was considered to be pretending.

Luri gave a smile while stirring her drink inside the glass. He was shocked when Nania brought up the incident in front of Jovan, but after seeing his reaction to apologize to Galang, Luri became anxious. He certainly knew that Galang felt very ashamed of his sister. But Luri sees this as a form of entertainment and also funny memories that occur in the gray white period of teenagers like him. He had absolutely no thought of making fun of Galang for the unpleasant memories that had occurred between the two of them.

"When did that happen, Lang? I was wondering what style you were doing when you shot Luri" Jovan asked curiously. He looked at Galang's face very seriously, hoping that his friend could immediately answer his curiosity.

"Jo, stop slacking off Galang. Nothing happened between us, it was just a joke. Isn't that right, Lang?" tegur Luri slowly. She can't bear to see her classmates bullied by Jovan and Nania. Poor thing, Luri knew enough how hurt Galang felt at that time.

It's getting stifled. Free also to keep covering, after all everything has been dismantled by Nania. So yes already, all of you Galang admitted that it was true that he had been rejected by this village girl. Also because Galang who did not accept Luri called the disclosure of his love just a joke. He sincerely liked this dimpled girl.

"Lang, are you mad at me?" ask Luri not so good. He stared deeply at Galang who looked mediocre after acknowledging the truth that happened.

"Anged at you? Because of what, Luri?" galang replied while sipping his drink. "Are you feeling sad because of what I said?"

Luri nodded immediately. And it happened again, because of the actions of Nania now Luri who got her sap. If only Nania had not offended the matter, the atmosphere would not have changed this awkwardly. Luri is now so wrong, confused about what to behave in front of Galang.

"Just calm down, Luri. I'm not angry at all because what Nania said was true. I like you, and you refuse to be my lover. That's a fact, and I don't mind even if everyone knows it. So just relax, don't be awkward" said Galang while smiling a little.

Jovan and Nania stared in disbelief at Galang who could casually acknowledge the rejection he received. Really, they were amazed at the thickness of this boy's face. If this happens to others, you can be sure the person will immediately run away when the secret is unloaded. But Galang, it seems like he is an exception. Should Jovan and Nania call their friends brave young teenagers? Justjust wonderful.

"Sister Galang, can I tell this to my father and mother as well? You're saying you don't mind this secret being known to everyone?" ask Nania expectantly.

Galang which was calm, now feels forced into a hole filled with poisonous thorns. Just be right. Maybe for Jovan Galang can still casually respond to it. But for both of her parents Luri ... Yes Tuhaannn, this time Nania really missed if she told her parents.

"Nania, there are some things you can and should not carelessly tell Dad and Mom. And for the problem between Brother and Galang, we should make this matter a secret together. We're teenagers, Nania. Think of these events as good memories in our school days. When we grow up, we will miss a moment like this. Yea?" luri said gently persuading her sister.

"When will we grow up, brother? After having a boyfriend we can already be considered as adults? Or after we're over twenty years old maybe?" asked Nania innocently.

"Being an adult doesn't have to be age-based, Nania. Nor should I have a boyfriend just before be considered an adult. Em, actually Brother himself does not really understand what kind of things that indicate that we are adults. Sis only knows that adults will not take steps and decisions carelessly. They seem calm, wise, and also nurturing. More or less so," answered Luri describing the outline of the adult figure that her sister meant.

Galang, Jovan, and also Nania listened very carefully to Luri's explanation. Although the answer is still not perfect, but at least they can learn from the short answer. They both concluded that being an adult was not due to age, but because of the mindset of the person himself.

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