1 WHERE ARE YOU

Nadine looked at the wide courtyard of the campus in front of her. With a deep sigh, Nadine descended the steps of the campus.

Tiredly Nadine stepped into a long chair made of wood, and was protected by a large, shady tree.

Nadine felt great comfort every time she sat and leaned back in the long chair.

Leaning on the back of the wooden chair, Nadine stretched out her long legs. His eyes slowly closed even though his heart was still wandering.

Nadine's thoughts never left her uncle Ardham. Nadine has been living alone for seven years in the big house owned by her uncle Ardham.

Do not know what reason, until Ardham left her alone. Even though Nadine really knows Ardham really loves her. Nadine never got angry at all. Ardham always fulfilled all Nadine's wishes from childhood.

Indeed Ardham is not her biological uncle. Ardham is a friend of Nadine's parents. The three of them live together like siblings.

When Nadine was born, Ardham was very happy with the birth of beautiful Nadine. Nadine often slept in Ardham's room, even Nadine was always calm when in Ardham's arms compared to in the arms of her parents. Like there is a strong bond between Nadine and Ardham.

Ardham's affection for Nadine is clear. Even Ardham called Nadine the princess, a call that always made Nadine laugh cheerfully. Even though at that time Nadine did not know the meaning of the title princess.

The time went on with happiness.

However, when Nadine was two years old, disaster came to Nadine's family. Nadine's parents had a single accident and died right away. Nadine, who is still at the age of two, does not understand the sadness of those around her. Especially seeing the tears streaming down Ardham's eyes.

It was the first time Nadine saw her uncle cry. Until several years later, Nadine just understood why she never saw her parents again, it turns out that her parents have left her forever.

Nadine always cried sad when she remembered that, and Nadine could only calm down when Ardham embraced her with love.

Nadine sighed several times, in the corner of her eye were tears welling up.

She missed her uncle Ardham very much. Nadine is deeply indebted to Ardham, although Ardham didn't live with her and didn't know where he was. Her uncle always sends Nadine money, and other things Nadine needs. It was as if Ardham knew what she wanted.

Nadine really lives like a princess who lives in a palace. However Nadine was never arrogant, Nadine's appearance tends to be simple and always friendly and attentive to those around her.

"Uncle, where is Uncle now? go home uncle...only is the only one I have now." Nadine said to herself sadly.

Nadine woke up from her sleep, and took a small purse from her bag. He opened the small wallet, looks a photo of her parents and a photo of her uncle Ardham.

Nadine missed them so much. Her parents..and her uncle Ardham.

He looked at Ardham's handsome face, even though he was over thirty years old. Ardham's face still looked handsome, with sharp eyes, thick eyebrows, hard jaw, as well as the fine hairs that grow around its jaw. What a perfect man in Nadine's eyes.

She repeatedly wiped Ardham's photo with a feeling of nostalgia.

"Uncle .. go home .. do you not miss me?" Nadine said to herself, staring at Ardham's photo.

***

Come home from campus, Nadine immediately went into the room and threw herself on the very soft bed. With a large enough room, Nadine really feels extraordinary comfort.

Living in a luxurious house, did not make Nadine's heart happy, Nadine's heart still felt lonely. Living in a house that is like a palace but with no one to accompany Nadine makes Nadine even sadder.

Nadine closed her eyes trying to sleep. In the last few days, Nadine had a lot of campus activities that drained her energy and mind.

Not to mention her eyes were closed, Nadine heard her cell phone ring. Lazily Nadine reached for her cellphone which was not far from her.

Nadine lazily accepts the call.

"Hello..Nadine." call a woman she did not know.

"Yes, who is it with?" asked Nadine, trying to remember her voice.

"You forgot my voice, dear? I'm Aunt Anna, your uncle's friend Ardham." Said Anna explained.

Nadine returned to trying to remember the name.

Nadine just remembered that Aunt Anna is Uncle Ardham's lover. Seven years ago Ardham left herself without any reason. And her uncle went with Aunt Anna.

"Do you remember Nadine now?" asked Anna again.

"Yes Aunt ... I already remember. How is Aunt and Uncle Ardham?" Nadine asked nervously.

"I am doing fine.. only Ardham was not well." replied Anna calmly.

"Don't you miss Ardham dear?" asked Anna again.

Nadine was silent, did not answer Anna's question.

"Aunt .. when will uncle come home?" Nadine asked, distracting Anna's question.

"Don't know, dear...do you want to talk to Ardham?" asked Anna seriously.

Nadine took a deep breath, when she heard a cough there. Nadine's heart is crying, is her uncle really hurt?

"Hello." Ardham's deep voice there made Nadine's heart pound.

"Uncle ... is this uncle Ardham?" asked Nadine then burst into tears.

"Shhh .. why are you crying Nad?" Ardham asked as he coughed that didn't stop.

Nadine cried even more.

"Uncle .. come home quickly, I really miss you." Nadine said still with her tears.

"I will definitely go home." Ardham replied in a low voice.

"When will uncle come back here again?" Nadine asked sadly.

"Nadine let your uncle rest, okay? later aunt will call again." said Anna taking over the conversation.

"Yes aunt." Nadine replied, immediately cutting off the call and deep in thought.

"Is Ardham's uncle married to Aunt Anna? It has been seven years that the two of them have lived together." Nadine asked nervously.

She had to act mature, she had to be able to forget her feelings for her uncle.

Nadine woke up from sleep and opened her bedroom window.

In her gaze the sky above was full of shining stars.

With a heavy sigh Nadine shouted loudly.

"Uncle Ardhaammmm!!! I love you so much!!!" shouted Nadine, slumping to the floor, Nadine cried as she covered her face with her hands.

"I promise, from today I will let go of this feeling of my love. I will forget the uncle from which uncle is happy." said Nadine in her sobbing voice.

Lying on the floor, Nadine looked exhausted and fell asleep.

***

Nadine enters her campus room in a hurry. Nadine looked at the clock in her hand.

"I'm ten minutes late." Nadine said to herself.

Wearing dark glasses, Nadine covered her eyes which were slightly red and slightly swollen from her crying last night.

Pressing her head a little dizzy, Nadine looked for an empty chair.

Almost all the seats are full, Nadine saw an empty chair at the back end by the window.

Nadine quickly walked to the empty chair and immediately sat on it.

While looking at the lecturer who had just arrived, Nadine took out her notebook from her bag. However Nadine did not find the pen. Been looking for the pen many times, but Nadine did not find it either.

Nadine sighed in annoyance.

"Are you looking for this?" said a young man holding a pen.

"Why is my pen in you?" Nadine asked with a surprised face.

"I found it on the floor." replied the man. A very handsome man with a tall build and neat appearance like a rich man's son.

Nadine accepted the pen without asking any more, other than just saying thank you.

"My name is Marvin." Marvin held out his hand to Nadine.

Nadine is forced to accept Marvin's introduction.

"Nadine." Nadine replied curtly.

"Um ... sweet name..I thought I wouldn't be able to know you. But now I can get to know you because of your fallen pen." said Marvin with a smile.

"What do you mean?" Nadine asked, not knowing what Marvin meant.

"I mean...I've been watching you for a long time, I want to meet you. But it looks like you spend more of your time reading." said Marvin with a smile.

"Ohh." Nadine answered briefly then watched Mr. Anwar speak.

Marvin saw Nadine who was focused on listening to Mr. Anwar explain something.

"What a cold-hearted woman, is my good looks and smile not enough to make you notice me?" Marvin said to himself, still staring at Nadine.

"Mr. Marvin?" called Mr. Anwar, suddenly bringing Marvin out of his reverie.

"Is Miss Nadine's beauty more important than my studies?" asked mr Anwar irritably.

"Hahahaha"

Everyone in the room laughed.

Marvin smiled sweetly, Marvin saw Nadine's face flush with embarrassment.

"As punishment for not paying attention to my studies. I ask Mr. Marvin to complete an interview with a well-known businessman who is now a topic in our city. And of course Mr. Marvin must be helped by Miss Nadine." said Mr. Anwar again.

Nadine is flabbergasted at the punishment too.

Nadine gave Marvin an annoyed look.

"In two weeks, I hope the results of your interviews are both on my table." said Mr. Anwar staring at Marvin and Nadine in turn.

After finishing talking mr Anwar left the room.

Marvin shifted his chair so he could sit close beside Nadine. Marvin stared at Nadine unblinkingly.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Nadine asked irritably.

"Shouldn't we discuss mr Anwar's assignment?" said Marvin calmly.

"Sorry, I have to go home early." Nadine replied shortly.

"Okay ... then tomorrow morning I'll pick you up. And you cannot refuse it, because if you refuse then I will talk to Mr. Anwar." Marvin threatened with a smile suppressed.

"Whatever you say." Nadine replied and immediately left Marvin.

Marvin smiled, staring at Nadine's back who had disappeared from behind the door.

"I'll be patiently waiting for you, until your cold heart can melt just for me. That's a Marvin promise." said Marvin with a smile.