Chapter 17

It's been a week since Dinda hasn't been to school, and this has even made Nadya participate in frequently asking for permission not to attend school. The reason is, Nadya is now the only family for Dinda. No one can help the girl from trauma other than Nadya. She wanted to inform Dinda's family. But unfortunately, Nadya has no contact with Dinda's family. Moreover, the girl's cell phone was locked with a pattern, and she asked several times about Dinda's family, Dinda did not answer.

Again, Nadya took a deep breath. She could only sit on her bed while glancing at Dinda, who was currently lying with her back to her. This is the fifth time she has taken Dinda to a psychiatrist, and to this day, she doesn't know what Dinda's problem is. She knew that Nathan had come home to the boarding house by Nathan wearing Sasa's sports uniform and was unconscious. After that, Dinda looked very hysterical, like someone in a trance, making Nadya immediately take her to a psychiatrist. Even though Nadya did not deny that at first, she wanted to take Dinda to a shaman or even a chaplain

for fear that Dinda might be in a trance. However, after hearing stories from Sasa and Nathan, Nadya finally knew what had caused Dinda to be so hysterical. Indeed, all of this has something to do with the person called 'Nji' whom Nadya doesn't know who that person is.

"How are you Dinda, Nad?" asked Nathan.

Now Nadya was in the living room of the boarding house, sitting alone with Nathan, who had just arrived. He brought some food, then placed it on the table.

"It's better, Nath... you can sleep, and you're calmer than before," Nadya answered. She could see the worry on Nathan's face. A feeling that Nadya thought Nathan could never have.

"What did the doctor say, what trauma made her like that? I'm really curious?" asked Nathan again.

Nadya was silent for a moment. Either say something she's been hiding for a long time, or she'll keep quiet. Then, he glanced at the boy beside her, whose gray eyes were now watching her intently.

"I also don't know, Nath. What trauma is behind Dinda's depression. Because the psychiatrist also closed it tightly. It's just that, since Dinda moved here, almost every night Dinda cries. I don't know who the name 'Nji' is. What's clear is that she was really hysterical, until the side room thought that I was in a trance."

"Nji?" asked Nathan. Nadya nodded.

"Yeah, I don't understand either, and I don't know who's behind that name," Nadya was silent for a moment, then she looked at Nathan closely. "Nad, you can unmark your mark on Dinda. Because she doesn't deserve your mark."

Nathan was silent. He no longer responded to Nadya's words because the image of Dinda's hysterical screams sticks in her brain. He was disturbing his sleep the last few days.

*****

"Din, can I talk to you?" Nadya asked carefully when she saw Dinda, ready to sit on her bed.

Dinda's eyes looked at Nadya with a sad look, and then she showed a faint smile.

"I'm sorry, Nad. I always bother you. And about consulting a psychologist, I'll change the money later, okay. Thanks, you've really taken care of me."

Nadya immediately approached Dinda, and then she hugged Dinda tightly. Like feeling Dinda's pain, Nadya also felt the same pain.

"It's okay, Din. I really don't mind, and you don't need to return anything from me. I'm sincere. It's just, I'm really curious about a few things. Can I ask you a question?"

"What, Nad?"

"Is your trauma related to your dream every night, Din?" asked Nadya carefully. She was terrified that discussing this would bring Dinda down again.

Dinda's eyes widened. She seemed surprised by the question asked by Nadya. Then, she looked nervous, and then she looked down.

"Yes, Nad. There is a connection," answered Dinda. "But sorry, I can't tell you more, Nad. Because every time I talk about this my heart really breaks. I really can't Nad..." Dinda covered her face with both hands while her back was already shaking. shiver. "Why does Nathan have the heart, Nad, to do me like that. Does he really want me out of school?" she said again, which managed to surprise Nadya.

"Din, you misunderstood..." said Nadya trying to explain. "It wasn't Nathan who did you. Instead, he helped you, Din."

"But he marked me, Nad. And what Selly said, the student Nathan marked will be out of school in seven days."

"You misunderstood, Din. Nathan didn't work on you. I can guarantee that. Even Nathan helped you," repeated Nadya. "It was Gisel and his minions who did it. Not Nathan.

"But they are the three pillars of Airlangga High School, right, Nad? Aren't they friends?"

"No, you misunderstood. Trust me."

Dinda could only be silent. She couldn't say anything else when Nadya said that. The way Nadya convinced Dinda was as if Nadya was serious about it.

"In fact, he comes here almost every day, Din. He quietly asks how you are, and brings you food. He is the one who worries the most about you."

Dinda looked at Nadya's face, and she seemed in disbelief. A Nathan worried about her? No, it must be just guilt. Or even because Nathan saw her hysterical in the dressing room.

Again, Dinda feels chills every time she remembers the incident in her school locker room. Moreover, the terrible moment that Panji did to her.

Dinda hugged her own body, which suddenly felt cold. Even now, cold sweat was flooding her body.

"Din, are you okay? You better get some rest, Din. Don't think about things," said Nadya, who was starting to panic.

She laid Dinda down, then covered the beautiful girl. However, when Nadya was about to leave, Dinda held her hand tightly.

"Nad, accompany me to sleep, yes. I'm afraid to sleep alone," asked Dinda.

Nadya nodded, she took a sleeping position. She embraced Dinda's sleeping body and turned her back on her.

Again, Nadya felt tight, seeing a girl so traumatized like this. This was Nadya's first time witnessing it in person, and Nadya didn't know what to do.

The following day, Dinda was ready to go back to school. Although several times she kept asking Nadya if everything would be okay? Nadya continues to encourage. If necessary, she will join Dinda's class until the lesson is over. With that sliver of hope, Nadya was sure that Dinda knew better than anyone. Otherwise, it would be impossible. Dinda kept nodding, believing Nadya's words, which sounded so sincere.