Being Caught

The incident in the meeting with SRC the other day spread to Ardilo's ears. Ardilo firmly went to SRC and asked them not to interfere in their personal affairs with the activities of their faculty organization. Ardilo also thanked Belinda for defending Taera. Ardilo was grateful that he did not choose the wrong department head. Belinda is firm and knows how to behave.

Today is the departmental level final meeting to discuss the work program in this year's management period. The Department of Arts and Cultural only made two work programs. It namely the Faculty-level Arts and Culture competition and the campus-level Arts and Culture competition.

There are various kinds of arts and culture competitions at the faculty level. It starts from drawing competitions, painting, making illustrations, calligraphy, handicrafts, singing, dancing, regional dances, and many more. This faculty-level competition is intended to find candidates from the Faculty of Economics to advance in the annual Art and Culture competition held by the Student Family SEB (SEB SF). SEB SF is a campus-level SEB that oversees activities on campus and is wider than the Faculty SEB.

"Taera is part of the fine arts competition. Together with Koko. But we all still help each other. Only the person in charge is Koko, and you are the secretary," said Belinda.

"Okay," said Koko and Taera in unison.

"Wow, this team is compact," said Erlita.

"We have to stick together, Tae, so that the project will be successful," said Koko, asking Taera a high five.

Taera also gave Koko a high five, "Yes, I have to. But remember what Belinda said earlier, we have to support the others too."

"Yes, yes. Don't worry. I have experience working with Belinda," said Koko confidently.

The previous year, Koko and Belinda were SEB members from the Faculty of Arts and Culture. They are a department in the Department of Cultural Arts. Because of her good performance, some people recommended Belinda to be the Head of the Department.

"Well, now, let's finish the meeting. Don't forget at half past eight tonight, we will have a meeting with DEB to report on our work program. Don't let anyone drag you down. At the SEB secretariat," Belinda reminded.

"Yes. It will be fun for Taera to meet Ardilo," said Gaga, who started fishing to make fun of Taera.

"Don't talk about it. Ardilo will be angry," said Danisa.

"Not really. Ardilo understands because I'm close to you. You only have to know the situation, so it doesn't happen like yesterday," Taera reminded.

"Yes, that's true. Btw, Belinda was cool yesterday. The SRC member was brushed," said Anna, then giggled.

"After disturbing my member, it's okay to make fun of him. Taera is perfect for Ardilo. Ardilo is handsome, Taera is beautiful. Both are good," said Belinda, while pinching Taera's cheek made this moment are good.

"Cieee... this child? If you are the mother, who is the father, Bel?" asked Koko starting to tease Belinda. Even though Belinda is fierce, assertive, and a little mean, the members of the Department of Arts and Cultural still like to tease Belinda, because they like to see Belinda smiling shyly.

"Father, who? Nothing. I'm single," said Belinda in response.

"Not the same guy is it?" said Erlita. The others looked surprised and were ready to talk to Belinda.

"Cie... is it true, Belinda and Putra? It's a good fit," said Taera.

"What the hell? No. I'm single. What are you trying to do with Putra?" Belinda said shyly.

"Then who was the one who came home with him yesterday?" asked Erlita, not wanting to stop teasing.

"Wow... Belinda quietly and Putra walk together," said Danisa, then laughed a little.

"After the girl is taken. It's okay to take the mother too," said Anna.

"Ah, let's go home. Eat first, take a bath, and then we'll meet. It's been disbanded," said Belinda, whose face was red.

"Cieeee Belinda ..... "

***

Taera rushed home after a meeting with her department. Arriving at the boarding house, Taera saw Sella, Sonia, and Hyona eating together in front of the living room while watching TV.

"Hey... do you just got home? Come here and eat. I've been cooking a lot," said Hyona, inviting Taera, who had just returned, to join them.

"It's fun... just wash my hands first," said Taera.

After she put her bag down and washed her hands, Taers joined to eat seblak with the others.

"Where have you come from at this hour? It's almost half-past seven," asked Sella.

"After the SEB meeting, Sel," said Taera, then devoured a spoonful.

"It's different now, Taera. The schedule is getting more crowded like the commuter line schedule," said Hyona jokingly.

"Yes. It's different now that she is a SEB member," said Sonia.

"Especially being the girlfriend of the chairman of the SEB. Ah, it feels great," said Hyona, then smirked.

"What is it?" Taera said shyly.

"He... he..." Hyona started choking on the spicy stuff, and her eyes started to water.

"So don't talk about it, Sis," said Sella.

The others were giggling, while Hyona was now drinking quite a lot of mineral water.

"Btw, being the SEB chairman's girlfriend is good, isn't it? It must be difficult and easy," Sonia asked.

"That's right, Sis. It's so difficult and easy. But I'm just happy," said Taera, grinning.

"Yes, Ardilo is good. The person also really loves you. You can see it," said Sella.

Taera nodded. She was busy chatting until 7 pm. She then remembered that after this there was another meeting.

"I want to take a bath first. I forgot that this meeting was over. It's going to be late. Thanks, really," said Taera, then went into her room and took a bath.

***

Taera was almost late. Fortunately, the road was no longer congested so she arrived on time at the SEB secretariat. There are already DEB members and members from the Department of Arts and Cultural. When Taera entered, Ardilo looked at her. For some reason, Taera felt like were millions of butterflies in her stomach. Ardilo can always make her fall in love.

The meeting started. After the approval of the proposed work program, they all closed the meeting together by eating snacks and chatting with each other. Taera started not being awkward with the others anymore.

After the meeting was over, they immediately went home because the office was only open until 10 pm. Ardilo, who doesn't have a car, ends up hanging out with Taera. Automatically the members in the secretariat of SEB mocked them both because Ardilo was very intimate with Taera.

"Shall we go straight home?" Taera asked Ardilo.

When she was about to answer, Ardilo's stomach rumbled. Taera automatically chuckled.

"Are you hungry? Well, let's eat first, let's go," said Taera.

"Aren't you going to be late?" asked Ardillo.

"No. I'm also hungry. Come on," Taera replied, then invited Ardilo to stop by a fried rice stall.

After ordering their food, they sat down and chatted with each other. Unbeknownst to them, Kaino was watching them.

"I wonder how it will be if I was Ardilo, Tae," Kaino muttered.