Blue Scandals
53 - Holidays

As promised by Gavin, he invited Lilia and Fani to come to U. The man who will take part in the High School Essay competition at the University wants to entertain Lilia who seems not excited lately.

“From teacher there is no damping?” ask Fani curiously.

“There and is required. I have asked for help, Mr. Julio, he said he could not deliver, could only accompany when there,” replied Gavin explained.

Fani nodded in understanding while Lilia did not give any response. The brown-eyed girl still didn't say much. The three men set off on their bikes. Lilia is driven by Fani while Gavin rides the bike alone.

After arriving at his destination, Gavin headed straight for the place mentioned by Julio. The young teacher looked surprised to see Lilia and Fani who were also at the U University.

“Lilia? A fani? You guys also in the race?”

“No, we just cheered Gavin, all the streets,” replied Fani with a happy expression.

Julio had not expected Lilia to come to the city of U. The young teacher's expression at first glance looked strange. Gavin who was watching the teacher only fell silent in confusion.

“We will not interfere, we want to look around first,” said Fani added.

Julio sighed. “Don't go too far, later I'll drop you wherever you want to go, don't walk by yourself.”

Lilia settled Julio with a puzzled expression. This time he could clearly see that the young teacher was worrying about something.

“Iya sir, ready,” replied Fani with a smile.

Lilia simply nodded then passed away with Fani surrounding the large University garden.

“Gavin, why is Lilia coming to this city?” asked Julio with a flat expression.

“Ehmm is actually Lilia lately so often silent sir. Since Zora's incident, she is more often alone. I think taking her for a walk will make her mind so distracted.”.

Julio who heard that was shocked. He had indeed not noticed Lilia lately because there were other things he had to do and quite a lot of attention. The young teacher looked uneasy. City U was the domain of the people who used to be associated with Nina.

“Pendamping and essay participants, please immediately register,” said one of the event organizers. Gavin and Julio approach the registration site.

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At the same time elsewhere…

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Lilia and Fani went around looking at the large University building and garden. Both of them looked amazed by the tall buildings that looked luxurious.

“Gede really building,” said Fani amazed.

Lilia noticed some students who seemed to be walking not far from where she was standing.

“The atmosphere at the University is much different from the school yes,” muttered Lilia.

“Iya, really cool. I want to go to college here,” said Fani with sparkling eyes.

Lilia smiled, she also wanted the same. He imagined the future he wanted.

Bruck…

“Aw.. .”

“Ah, forgive me,” said a man in sunglasses, the man's phone fell right near Lilia.

Lilia who was hit earlier tried to get up then the man in black glasses stretched out his hand trying to help. As Lilia raised her head, the man looked surprised. “Nina?”

Lilia was shocked, feeling dejavu. Fani was no less surprised. “Sorry sir it seems you are wrong person, this is my friend name Lilia.”

“Oh so? Hahaha forgive me,” the man said with a smile.

Lilia cleaned the dirty part of her pants and looked suspiciously at the man. He remembered that Julio also mentioned the same name.

“Nothing hurt right?” ask the man again.

“Ehmm, what if as an apology, I bought this two sisters a drink?”

Fani looked suspiciously at the man in black glasses. “Not necessary, thanks.”

“I so feel bad, you guys from which faculty, sometime I will stop by to buy something.”

“We are still in High School, are dropping off friends who race,” replied Fani who began to lower her vigilance, she thought the man might be one of the lecturers or employees at the university.

“Oh so, essay race huh? Hmm near the venue of the race there is a canteen of Engineering faculty, let me buy food and drinks there. You guys look around.”

Fani becomes interested in the mysterious man's offer while Lilia seems hesitant because the man calls her ‘Nina’, just as Julio called her the first time.

“Excuse us, but we have to go back to our teacher immediately,” said Lilia trying to refuse.

“Ih Lili, but he said the canteen was the same building,” said Fani tried to convince.

Lilia looked uneasy. Somehow his gut feeling said it was best not to follow the man. “Later sir Julio tempered.”

The man took off his glasses. “I'm sorry if I look weird, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Jerry Andara, I am one of the staff at this University.”

“That's Lil, he's not a freak,” said Fani slowly.

The handsome man smiled at Lilia with the same gaze as Julio back then. The brown-eyed girl felt strange.

‘At the time it meant no coincidence, right? But who's Nina?’ lilia muttered in the heart.

“Ehmm, do you know our teacher sir Julio?” lilia asked with a serious expression.

The man looked at Lilia, he weighed what he would answer. If he answers, he will ask further. Jerry smiled, praising the girl's sensitivity inwardly.

“Hmm, is that Julio you mean your teacher? I seem to know some friends named Julio, but I don't know if it's the same person as your teacher.”

The ambiguous answer was certainly safer if he later got further questions from Lilia.

Fani nudged Lilia who seemed to be thinking hard. “Why Lil?”

“How about we talk while drinking ice? You guys aren't thirsty? Looks like the essay presentation is still long,” said Jerry while looking at the watch in his hand.

“Alright,” said Lilia agreed who was then greeted with a happy expression Fani.

‘You are as sensitive as he is, but your carelessness is like him too. Are you the girl Halina meant to be?’ jerry muttered in his heart.

The three people walked towards the engineering canteen not far from the park. “What school are you from?”

“SMA 1 Hope Country,” replied Fani honestly.

The man scrunched his forehead. ‘That's where Halina went to school, right? Far away, are the students who follow the essay presentation very smart?’

“Ah you definitely don't know huh? It entered the Central Java region anyway,” said Fani again.

“Oh so... Awesome means yes your friend can be invited to a presentation here.”

“Iya sir, he is very smart, OSIS chairman also.”

“Wah, oh yes I do not know your name.”

“My name is Fani sir, she is Lilia.”

Jerry nodded. “Fani and Lilia yes... .”

Lilia remained silent, for some reason she felt uncomfortable with her strange premonition. It was as if the man was trying to find out about her.

‘What will I ask Julio sir?’

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