Happy Birthday To Me
Happy Birthday to Me - 70

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"Get one month, Len."

"Yes I know it's only been a month but you think it's time I had to lie for that long" said Lena, who did not expect what Syifa had told her.

Today Syifa again and again asked her to cooperate lying to her Mama, Rahmi.

"This is for the good of Syifa. Lena must understand Syifa's feelings and Syifa's current state" Syifa said as she looked at Lena who seemed to not accept.

He walked back and forth in front of her making Syifa move her head to look at Lena.

"Gue knows Syifa but not for that long I have to lie. If for example Mama you see me going to school while you're not, what should I say?"

"Lo also tastes good, anyway. He was at school who told us to camp for 1 month. None! Don't you know lo?"

Syifa took a long breath. He knew the reason for the treatment for 1 month was not reasonable but he had to find a reason as to what he was doing at the moment. While that was the only way he could do it.

"Please, Len. Syifa. Syifa had no other reason than camping."

"But what if Mama lo came to school and asked the teachers who were there. Is it true that there is camping for 1 month, well if the teachers say there is no such thing as my fate?"

"Lu, he added a problem. Mending you honestly, same Mama lo. Don't lie to everything" he said.

"Lena, this Lena can't understand, anyway? My mom just got married. Syifa did not want him to be thinking of Syifa's disease and even disrupt their relationship."

"Wait on! What relationship mean, lo? They are your parents and they will surely understand. They'll be mad if you're not honest."

"Come on, Len! This time it was. Lena has to understand Syifa, yes! Please!" she begged him to touch the back of Lena's fingers looking at her expectantly.

"This time after that Syifa promised not to invite Lena to lie again."

Lena looked at Syifa with a serious look. Throw out Syifa's fingers and continue to put on a confused face. He doesn't know what to do this time. Lying is not his habit especially about Syifa disease that is so very serious.

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Syifa and Lena are now whispering to each other as they descend the stairs staring at the Mama and Pak Jaya who are seen busy watching TV.

Lately they look romantic after the wedding.

"Udah cepetan say let me who nyahutin," whispered Lena who was even anxious himself.

"Patience, Len!"

The whisper between the two is heard making Rahmi and Pak Jaya turn her head.

"Loh, there's Lena at home. It's old?"

"Newly invite Auntie," replied Lena who occasionally scratched her non-itchy nape.

"Hust! Moooooooo!" whispered with glaring eyes.

Syifa took a sip of her saliva as she was pushed slowly by Lena trying to get her to walk faster. Lena could no longer bear her heart beating so fast.

He was so afraid if he had to deal with Rahmi about the lies that would happen later.

"Ma, Dad! Syifa wants to talk to Mom and Dad. Can Syifa talk?" said Syifa who is still standing next to Lena makes Rahmi and Pak Jaya look at each other.

"What do you want to say of course?" rahmi asked after sitting on the sofa chair right in front of her parents.

He occasionally looked at Lena who was sitting next to him. The two looked at each other. Okay we start now.

"Ma, Syifa wants permission."

Lena closed her eyes tightly. He did not dare to hear the excuses and lies of Syifa.

"Izin what? where are you going?"

"Tomorrow Syifa want to camp school event."

"School camping?"

"Yes, can you?"

"Can."

"But, Ma it's a bit long."

"How much? One week?" guess it.

"Not."

"Then?"

Both of Rahmi's eyes were rounded. He looked directly at his daughter who was seen sitting quietly while Lena seemed to scratch her head.

To be honest, he did not expect Syifa to actually lie.

"Camping for 1 month? Where was there camping during that one month camping? Why is Syifa so long?"

"Syifa doesn't know either, Ma. It's a stipulation from the teacher at the school."

"But really long. Usually camping is only one week, it is also the longest. Isn't it Mas?"

"Yes right," said Pak Jaya who responded.

"This is a new rule. Everyone goes too. Yeah, right, Len?" he said that immediately elbowed the stomach of Lena who jumped in shock.

"Yes right," he replied in support.

God, may he not get a great sin after lying to the two creatures before him.

Again, Syifa gave him a bad note. Lord, this is for the good of Syifa too. He didn't mean to lie.

"But how long, anyway?"

"This month's been the school's stipulation, isn't it Len?"

"Yes Aunty," said Lena quickly.

"What's the camping for? What did it do and why did it go so long?"

Die up! Lena covered her face. The purpose of camping has not been discussed together.

"Em, Camping aims to provide lessons on preserving the environment" Syifa replied slowly.

He tried to think hard to get this answer . Lena gave a small smile looking at her best friend who had lied. Very clever he was looking for an excuse.

"Oh then tomorrow Mama will take you"

"Oh, no Ma! Syifa same Lena. Isn't that Len?"

"Yes," replied the Lena quickly while nodding her head tightly.

He squeezed his fingers so very scared. Afraid of this lie until it is revealed.

"Have you prepared the stuff?

"Not yet."

"Yes already then you prepare the goods and do not let any of the items left behind."

"Oh yes Ma," said Syifa who then bowed.

This time he was a little nervous to have to ask for it.

"What's wrong?"

"This is a fee paper for departure and payment during camping," he said while sticking out a paper making Rahmi quickly reach for it.

He stared at the paper with the writing there. After seeing it he immediately looked at Syifa who was immediately bowed.

Syifa knew what her mother was thinking right now.

"It's expensive Syifa."

"Syifa's sorry Ma but Syifa really wants to go camping but if Mama doesn't want to be okay."

Rahmi breathed a long breath.

"This cost is too expensive to camp for a month. It's just camping but why does it cost the same as people who want to take medication."

Syifa took a sip of his saliva. His mother's words were right. This is indeed a cost for treatment not for camping.

"Syifa doesn't know either, Ma but if Mama doesn't want Syifa-"

"It's okay. Then Mama prepare," cut Rahmi.

Syifa let out a short breath. He breathed heavily then glanced at Lena who looked trembling.

Syifa knew what her best friend was feeling right now. Of course he's scared. This time the lie again involved his best friend.

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