52 -B

Aunt Rosi left. Leaving me and Ricky alone. The hour is very late. But suddenly, Aunt Rosi didn't push Ricky away.

"Are you okay with Uncle Haris?" I asked. Ricky took a deep breath.

"For your sake... even bad luck I will make friends."

"But, Rick—"

"It's okay, Nilam... I'm fine."

I know Ricky's okay. But he didn't want to say anything. He was like that. Tends to keep things to himself, and... I don't like it. I can only hope that Ricky's stepmother can be good, even with Uncle Haris. Because after all, Ricky is his flesh and blood too.

*****

This morning, I purposely came to school early. Because my schedule picket class and clean the student council room. Moreover, the first hour will be Mr Warto's lesson. And we, have to collect the paper he gave us last week.

I'm sure, later, my friends will be busy working on their quick papers. Or, even... what's worse, they'll cheat on other friends' papers. And, mine too.