The Supporter

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Airin's body hit one of the toilet cubicle doors. Airin feels pain. But she kept quiet. She doesn't know where her courage goes. Everything seems to intimidate her. Airin doesn't have the courage, especially since they are seniors, Yola's friends. Airin did not dare. The feeling of being oppressed always reminded her of her enemies. She's tired. But she couldn't rebel.

"Tomorrow's hearing, right? Don't let you complain to SRC if we and Yola tell you to report to SRC," said one of Yola's friends.

"Anyway, just shut up. Don't say anything. Don't get Yola into trouble again. The point is you have to support Yola, saying that Yola wasn't wrong, but Stefa was the one looking for it," threatened one of her friends.

"Don't you understand?" they asked.

"Yes, Sis, I understand," replied Airin weakly.

"Well, go there. Don't let you leak everything. Or I'll tell your enemies to bother you again," said one of them.

Airin just nodded. She then tidied up her slightly messy clothes and exited the women's restroom in the Management department.

Shortly after, the gang of Yola's friends left. They didn't realize that Danisa and Erlita were in the toilet cubicle. The two of them had entered the toilet and stayed there because they heard the voices of Yola's friends who invited Airin to enter the toilet. Yola's friends thought the toilet was empty. When things were safe, Danisa and Erlita then came out of the toilet cubicle.

"Did you hear that?" Erlita asked Danisa.

"Yes, it's bad. It turns out, that they and Yola are the masterminds," Danisa answered.

"I've recorded everything. We have evidence to reveal this matter," said Erlita.

"Yes. Hopefully, with the recording, everything will be finished properly and fairly," said Danisa.

"Okay, let's get out of here," said Erlita.

The two of them then exited the toilet and went to their respective exam rooms.

***

"What are you thinking about?" Yuna asked Ardilo, who was sitting with Serry near the exam room.

All this time, Ardilo and Serry sat together while studying while waiting for the exam to start. Ardilo is also discussing the matter of tomorrow's hearing with Serry. Ardilo was worried about Stefa and the other members of the Economics Faculty SEB. Apart from that, there were a few things that were troubling his mind.

"I was thinking about how to find evidence that Airin was threatened by Yola's friends," Ardilo answered.

Serry, who already knew about this, was silent because this was a SEB issue, and Serry didn't want to interfere any further.

"What Yania was looking for at that time wasn't enough?" Yuna asked.

"We need more concrete evidence. I don't want Yola to get into more trouble. But she has gone this far. I feel sorry for Stefa and the consequences for the other SEB members," Ardilo replied.

At that time Erlita came to Ardilo, Serry, and Yuna. "Ardi, I have something for you."

"What?" asked Ardilo.

"I'll send the file via chat, okay?" Erlita answered then took her handphone.

"Okay," said Ardilo, then took out his handphone.

After finishing sending the recording file of Airin's threats and bullying by Yola's friends, Ardilo listened to him and smiled because he finally got the evidence.

"Why?" Yuna and Serry asked at the same time.

"We finally got the evidence. Thanks a lot, Erlita," said Ardilo.

"With my pleasure. Crimes that are covered up will always be found out. Don't worry," said Erlita, then was greeted with a high five by Ardilo, Serry, and Yuna.

"Hopefully tomorrow everything will be fine," said Ardilo.

"Amen..."

***

Hano, who had finished the exam first, then went to the second-year Accounting student exam room. Tomorrow is the hearing of the SEB of the Faculty of Economics with the SRC of the Faculty of Economics. He knows that Stefa has to face it, and he wants to provide support so that Stefa can be strong and survive whatever SRC's decision tomorrow.

About half an hour later, the second-year Accounting student came out of the exam room. Hano saw Stefa and Taera who came out of the room together. He then greeted them.

"Stefa! Taera!" greeted Hano in a friendly manner.

"Hano," said Stefa happily.

Lately, Hano is getting closer to her. It made Stefa happier and more excited.

"Cie," Taera whispered to Stefa.

Stefa is just whiny. She looked very happy. "What are you doing?"

"Hello, Hano. Do you want to meet Stefa?" Taera asked Hano.

"Yes," replied Hano, then smiled sweetly. The original smile made Stefa melt, and her face turned red.

"Well then. Have a good chat. I will go home first. So that it doesn't become a mosquito repellent," Taera said goodbye.

"Yeah, be careful, Taera," Stefa and Hano said in unison.

After speaking in unison, they looked at each other and were embarrassed.

Hano cleared his throat. He suddenly became nervous, "I have something to tell you, Stef."

"What are you about?" Stefa asked.

"About tomorrow's hearing. Don't worry. If there is a punishment from the SRC, I hope it's not too heavy and you can live it. But I hope there's no punishment. You just got a warning," said Hano.

"Yes, don't worry about me. I'm fine. Thank you for encouraging me," said Stefa and then smiled.

Her eye smile made her even more beautiful and made Hano stunned. So far, he and Stefa have only been senior and junior. For some reason, this time Hano wants to make her more than a junior.

"Okay, the exams are over. Do you want to eat ice cream together? Yes, I want you to not worry about tomorrow and face sweet days as usual," said Hano.

Once again, Stefa smiled and stunned Hano, "Yes, let's go."

"Okay. Come on," said Hano, then took Stefa for a walk.

***

Saturday, at 08.00 a.m, all members of the SEB Faculty of Economics and SRC of the Faculty of Economics gathered at the meeting building of the Faculty of Economics. Previously, Taera met Ardilo in a quiet place. She wanted to give support to Ardilo.

"Ardilo, whatever happens later, I want to apologize to you. This is all because of my attitude that got you and Stefa into trouble," said Taera.

"No, honey. It's not your fault. You must have realized that all of this started because of Yola's attitude. Also, Stefa couldn't have done something like that if there wasn't a reason. I know that Stefa just wants to defend her best friend. So, don't blame yourself," said Ardilo.

"Are you saying this because I'm your girlfriend?" Taera asked who wanted to know Ardilo's honesty.

"I'm saying this objectively. Not because you're my girlfriend, your best friend Stefa, or my friend Yola. I'm saying this because I see the truth. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly and fairly," replied Ardilo.

"Amen. I hope you also accept whatever decision you make. Cheer up! I will continue to support you," Taera said, then smiled.

"Even if I don't become chairman of the SEB again, will you still support me?" asked Ardilo.

Taera nodded without hesitation. "I will support you. Whatever the result. We must fight for our relationship and also our better personality."

"Well, that's how it is. You have motivational and encouraging souls. Wow, I'm getting even more excited because of you, honey. Thank you for the support," said Ardilo, then smiled.

"Yes, you're welcome. The important thing is to always pray and be optimistic. I will also always be there for Stefa, just like she is always there for me," said Taera.