Chapter 3 Part 2

Melody follows a biology teacher and her homeroom teacher in grade 2 Science 3, her name is Mrs. Naomi. “If you have any difficulties or problems, you can tell me as your homeroom teacher, Melody.” Mrs. Naomi said gently. Melody nodded while smiling in response. The class which was previously busy and noisy, has now become quiet when the teacher who is six months pregnant, walks in, followed by a tiny girl who is none other than Melody. “You guys have a new friend in—” “Wow!” “Very beautiful!” “Sit with me here, Sweetie.” “Don’t want it, Dear! He is playboy.” Before Mrs. Naomi had finished speaking, the class was bustling again, teasing the new student beside her. “SILENCE PLEASE, EVERYONE!” Mrs. Naomi cried, trying to calm the whole class. The woman rubbed her stomach and continued to say that the baby in her womb was not as stubborn as her students. After the class calmed down again, Mrs. Naomi began to invite Melody to introduce herself. “My name is Melody Diandra, you all can call me Melody.” Melody said briefly, making anyone chuckle in annoyance, ‘Is that all?’ “May I call you ‘my love’?” A student sitting on the clear end bench teased. He was tall and big with a little long hair. “Ganjar!” Mrs. Naomi said while glaring sharply, making the owner of the name just blush. “Melody, you can sit near Bayu.” Mrs. Naomi said while pointing to an empty seat next to a boy with glasses who was busy reading his comic. Melody nodded obediently, she walked over to Bayu’s bench, accompanied by disappointed chuckles from the male students. “Bayu again, Bayu again. Why must this nerd?” That’s about their grumble. “Okay, All, you can get to know each other later. Let’s continue our lesson first.” Mrs. Naomi said to distract. “Hi, Melody, nice to meet you. I am Raka.” “I am Arya.” Melody just bowed her head every time her new friends introduced themselves. Not because she does not want to know, it is just that Melody is someone who is she and does not get along easily with people she just met. However, her attitude actually got grumbling from her friends, they thought that Melody was a very arrogant girl. “Focus on the lesson first and don’t make noise because it’s very distracting!” Bayu quipped curtly. “D*mn you, Nerd – mood wrecking!” Melody turned her gaze back. Her eyes met with someone’s beautiful blue eyes, before then that person lazily hid his face behind his arm again. Melody’s heart was beating fast, very strange. What is the matter with you, Melody? Melody asked in her heart in surprise. *** The recess bell rang, causing all the students in the class to rush out. Some go to the canteen, go to the school yard to exercise, and some go to the library. Melody chooses to hide herself in the very quiet library, busy with her favorite author’s blue bound novel. The spacious and quiet library room made Melody comfortable sitting for a long time with her novel, before her stomach viciously growled. Melody immediately put the novel in its original place and walked away to the canteen. The atmosphere in the canteen was getting quiet, only a few students seemed to be enjoying their food. Of course because surely the other students have their fill and returned to their classes. Melody excitedly brought a tray containing a bowl of meatballs and a glass of ice tea which was very tantalizing to her stomach on this hot afternoon. BUMP! Melody’s steps stopped when she accidentally bumped into someone. The meatball sauce spilled over the white uniform of the person in front of her and left a stain. Melody adjusted her slanted glasses and looked up, her eyes meeting the owner of those blue eyes. The man’s face was red, his fingers clenched until the folds of his finger turned white, holding back the mounting anger. “YOU!” The baritone voice snapped at her. “So—sorry. I did not mean to.” Melody stammered. “How dare you dirty my expensive uniform!” Melody looked down, her legs felt very weak at once. She had only been a new student at this school a day, but she was already in big trouble. “Use your eyes well when walking! Don’t you already have four eyes?” Melody’s hand trembled, but she cleverly covered it up immediately. “Let me clean your uniform.” Melody said as she grabbed the sleeve of the male’s uniform. However, Melody’s hand was immediately brushed aside. “No need!” Melody is confused, what should she does now? “Melody Diandra.” The male read her name tag. “I tagged you. From this moment on, I will make sure your life as a student here will not be calm.” The tall boy left after uttering his curse, accompanied by surprised and confused looks from the people who were there. Melody sat down on a chair not far from her. Her legs were so weak when she heard the man’s threat. Yes, her life will definitely not be calm in the future. Especially since the boy was her classmate. Melody massaged her temples in frustration, imagining what she would receive in the future. *** “Joe, what happened to you?” Lea asked excitedly when she saw Joshua’s dirty uniform. Unlike usual the boy was wearing dirty clothes. Lea approached and began to feel the stains on Joshua’s white uniform. Lea’s attitude suddenly invited other students to approach and surround him, asking the same thing. Joshua did not say a word to answer. He chose to remain silent, but in fact still stared at Melody who was looking down at her seat. The class was getting busier about Joshua’s dirty expensive uniform. Where did that handsome guy come from to get his dirty uniform? They don’t realize if they have not entered in has rung five minutes ago. “Excuse me.” A middle aged man in a civil servant uniform with neatly combed hair was knocking the door, as if he were a guest in a house. Who else if not Mr. Anton? The economics teacher managed to disperse the crowd of students who surrounded Joshua and made them sit back down on their seats. “Sorry to interrupt your gossiping activities, Ladies. But, I think now is the time to study economics.” Mr. Anton said with his trademark smile. The dreamland clock seemed to be ringing when Mr. Anton explained how the state and regional budgets were prepared, the sources of regional budget funds, and much more that made all students yawn. Even some of the students in the back seat have gone to their respective dreamland. *** The school bell rang, making all the students in the grade 2 science 3 – excitedly pack their things. Who used to be sleepy, some even salivated, now turned into a fit and fresh person. Melody scurried about in class behavior, trying her best to avoid the blue eyes male who was none other than Joshua. The girl now knows who she is dealing with after not eavesdropping got the conversations of the grade 3 social 4. Turns out Joshua is the son of the head of this school’s foundation. It is only fitting that he boldly threatens Melody. Knowing that fact, made Melody even more afraid. It is inconceivable that if she gets into trouble with Joshua again, she will surely be kicked out of this school. If she was expelled, where else would she go to school? She and her mother don’t have much money anymore. Since her father left them, Melody and Miranti – her mother do not have enough money. They are forced to return to the capital city – the place of her mother’s childhood. With very little money, Miranti ventured into a simple rented contract, opening a sewing business that she had left for a dozen years. Then, if Melody was expelled from school, wouldn’t that hurt Miranti’s heart? Meanwhile, she can only go to school again thanks to the help of a kind angel who is none other than Melati – her mother’s best friend. Melody safely arrived at the school gate, did not see Joshua at all. She immediately ran home. Luckily her house is not far from school. CREESE! “Are you home, My Daughter?” Miranti approached her only daughter who was already standing in the doorway. Melody smiled, trying to restore her cheerfulness for Miranti’s sake. “Have you got your order, Mommy?” Melody who saw the pile of cloth on Miranti’s sewing machine asked. “Yes, thank goodness Aunty Melati brought her friend to sew clothes here.” “Thank you. I am very happy, Mom.” “Yes, please change your clothes first, Melody, then eat. In the serving hood, Mommy has made your favorite half cooked fried egg.” Miranti said, making her daughter’s face even more radiant. Melody complied. She was already sitting on the floor eating her food after changing her clothes. “Is it delicious?” Miranti asked. “Since when did you cook bad food?” Melody replied. Miranti smiled, her daughter really liked to praise her. “How was it at school? Are you happy to make new friends?” Melody is stunned. New friends? Instead she just got a new problem. “Very nice, Mom. They are all good friends.” Melody answered, lying. “That’s good. I hope you can graduate well, be successful, and can make you happy.” Miranti said while she was stroking the top of Melody’s head. The girl just smiled. I am sorry, Mommy. I am sorry because I lie to you. Melody said in her heart.