The Day
D-Day of the Election of the Chairman of SEB...
Today is the day that students all over college have been waiting for. The reason is, today is the election of the Chairman of SEB for faculties across the college. The committee for electing the Chairman and Deputy of SEB was on standby from the morning. They took turns guarding because there was a class schedule. Students who are not currently having classes can go to the polls to cast their votes.
Taera was a little nervous that day. She's been doing her best for the past few days. She has already done a sweet prayer. If you remember, in the recent day, the closeness of Taera and Ardilo has increased. Taera thought about whether she should immediately answer her feelings for Ardilo or later. Taera was a little confused. However, Taera chose to keep quiet and keep it to herself. She felt that it was not time for this to chat with anyone. Especially considering these moments are important moments for Ardilo.
"After this, let's go there, Tae. I can't wait to give my vote to our beloved candidate for chairman of SEB," said Stefa happily.
"What do you mean, Ardilo? You call him beloved? Don't you like him? How do you do that?" Taera asked, confused.
Stefa rolled her eyes lazily. Sometimes she is confused about how she got along with Taera so far. Sometimes her best friend is a little slow.
"Taera darling, please listen to me carefully. Did I say that the candidate for SEB chairman is Ardilo? Isn't he Ardilo who will be the chairman of SEB?" asked Stefa back.
"Yeah... yeah. How come I'm confused like this, huh?" Taera said more to herself.
Taera's face then turned red. Suddenly she thought about Ardilo again. And thinking about it made his heart beat faster. She then smiled to herself.
Seeing Taera's behavior, Stefa smiled meaningfully. She wondered whether her friend who didn't recognize Ardilo would like Ardilo. Who according to Taera, he was 'less handsome'.
"Are you thinking about Ardilo? Maybe you're getting interested in Ardilo, right?" Stefa teased.
Taera was embarrassed. "What the heck. Are you interested in what do you mean?" Taera asked, embarrassed.
"Yes, interested in being like. Continue to like being in love," replied Stefa, looking at Taera meaningfully. She likes teasing Taera. So far, her best friend is just going to college, going home to college, watching romantic dramas but still not having a crush. Even Taera never likes anyone. Suddenly how come teasing Taera is fun for Stefa too.
"What the heck? Where are you trying to conclude that? Did I say that I was interested in Ardilo? Are there any signs that I like him like that?" Taera asked defensively. Even she was hiding if she liked Ardilo, loved Ardilo. But have her actions these days been obvious?
"Let's go to class. After that, we go to the voting booth so you can be relieved," Taera asked because she had refrained from smiling because of Stefa's teasing. In her heart, she prayed. I hope Ardilo will be given the best.
***
Ardilo was worried. Today is a day full of determining what their fate will be in the future. He and Ervan have already voted. Likewise with Putra. But Dino has not yet cast his vote because there are still classes.
Ardilo then remembered Taera. The prayer given by Taera yesterday was true. She didn't pray for Ardilo to pass, but she was given the best. Although it may be, pass or not is the best. Ardilo suddenly felt grateful to have a girlfriend like Taera.
"Thinking about Taera, huh?" whispered Serry sat beside Ardilo.
Ardilo smiled and nodded, "Yesterday, she chatted me. Then I called her. I'm so happy. I feel like falling in love and people respond."
"Poor friend, handsome, really feel like this. I hope you will be together soon. Taera is a good girl," whispered Serry.
"Yes. I'm grateful. But I'm worried about this, Serr. She hasn't given me an answer yet," whispered Ardilo.
They talked in whispers because there were many students there. They both didn't want Taera's talk to be heard by the other.
"Just be patient. I'm sure Taera will accept you anyway," whispered Serry greeted with a nod from Ardilo.
***
Taera and Stefa have voted in the election of the chairman and vice-chairman of their faculty SEB. Taera was still excited when she saw Ardilo's photo on the paper. Ardilo's photo is handsome. Taera wants to do tear the paper and take it home.
"Why are you smiling?" asked Stefa in surprise.
"Ha? I... I imagine eating Padang rice. I haven't eaten Padang rice for a long time," Taera said.
Stefa looked surprised. She does not understand sometimes with that one best friend "Yes, let's eat Padang rice before we have class again."
"Okay," said Taera accepting Stefa's invitation. Even though she's not hungry. It's just an excuse, so she doesn't get caught if she thinks about Ardilo again.
***
In the afternoon, the vote count was over. Ardilo and Ervan were elected as chairman and deputy chairman of the SEB Faculty of Economics. Taera was very happy when she heard that Ardilo was chosen. The students of the Faculty of Economics are currently celebrating at the SEB secretariat of the Faculty of Economics. Taera wants to chat with Ardilo to congratulate him. But, Taera thinks again, maybe Ardilo is currently busy. She decided to go to the SEB secretariat of her faculty in case Ardilo was there. Taera has brought a gift for Ardilo.
From a distance, he could see that the BEM Secretariat of the Faculty of Economics was very busy with students congratulating Ardilo and Ervan. Taera feels insecure about going there. At that time, Stefa had already come home because of a sudden matter. Taera is alone there.
She waited a while and then sat down in the garden which was quite close to her faculty SEB secretariat area. Taera sat there for a long time. She was waiting for the right time. The problem is that no one knows Taera's closeness to Ardilo apart from Serry. Hence, she was cautious enough.
After being quiet enough, Taera ventured to meet Ardilo there. But just as she was about to set foot, Taera saw Ardilo come out of the SEB secretariat. His face looked very happy. Then behind Ardilo, not Ervan. But Yola.