Let Me Fall in Love
36. Sweet Seventeen

POV Ami's

At home after school, Teh Aul the first person to see my post, immediately interrogated. A Zaky and Mama also became kepo. I asked who was motoin. I replied Padma.

"Mi, that's the caption, isn't Akbar angry? What if her boyfriend misunderstands her, gets jealous?" Aul Tea looked at me with an anxious look.

"Friendly, Tea. I had already confirmed it before. And Akbar Ngebolehin. This is just for fun. That's Ifa, Sonya, even on the first post while tagging the person." I also showed her accounts of Ifa and Sonya to be more convincing.

"So a few more, Mi. Your act of totality, photogenic again. Who knows, Akbar said the endorse also made his traveller's web ad." A Zaky praised while still staring at my social media account.

"Why. His son, Bu Sekar, is a multi-talent. Shining like a star's. Most of his fans..." And unexpectedly A Zaky stuffed my gaping mouth with a honey donut. I didn't stay behind until I climbed the stairs. All right, this time he survived. The hunt closed the door and locked it. Hearing it coming out, A Zaky laughed with satisfaction.

Three days later, Kak Akbar transfers money to nambahin to buy the dream phone. Though I told you, 30% less than the price of the hape. But Akbar transfer is even bigger. I complained through chat after isya, he even took VC. Fortunately, the anticipation of wearing the same hijab touch up first.

"Cutie, August 1st I'm flying to London with Leo. There's a business meeting. Return to Jakarta on the 5th. So can't nemenin that sweet seventeen. Sorry yeah. That's why I signed up for a transfer to buy a hape. Continue, please treat Padma because it has made our photos very cool. Well later on Day H, treat your classmate Ami. It is up to Ami to buy in the school cafeteria or outside. Less money?" The long explanation of Brother Akbar makes me gawk.

I don't care if when it's Akbar's birthday not to Ciamis. Especially if he is busy. My family also never used to celebrate birthday parties. Most mothers always make rice tumpeng and birthday cake only. Eaten with family. And happy too. But that makes me speechless because Brother Akbar is very considerate to spend a lot of money.

"Sister, the use of treaties is also much more. Suppose my classmate buys 25 thousand meatballs, at most one million. There are three million left. Oh yeah, how much for Padma?" I looked seriously at Brother Akbar's face which seemed to be still in the office room.

"Padma tract worth 500 aja, Cutie. Don't give me the money but it has to be bought. The rest make your pocket money." Akbar smiled as he blinked one eye.

Yes Greetings. I always had a heartache when Akbar blinked his eyes. I like shame and misbehavior. So confused what to say. Suddenly it's gago.

"Oh one more, Cutie. Later the panda doll waiting for me to come home, papa?" Look at the eyes of Akbar asked for understanding.

I'm nodding. "No problem, brother. Don't think. Akbar is very attentive to me. Thank you so much. I have to repay Brother's kindness in what way?" I looked at him again with a shy smile.

"The name is KTP. So whatever I'm gonna give Ami is happy." Akbar is so sweet. Original, my heart dag dig dug like a disco.

"Udahan first yes. I'm going home." Akbar glanced at the clock on his left wrist.

"okay, Sis. Take care!" I waved my hand and gave a sweet smile.

"Yet. The love of dreadlocks used to be drugs."

"Oh." I grimaced my face. Why Kak Akbar so addicted given the chatter. I was scratching my temples first while thinking.

"So, you know why memorizing, I like glaring at walls?" I give you a guess.

"Hm, let's focus, right?" Akbar's answer seemed uncertain.

I shook my head. "No. Because if it brushes, it'll even overshadow your face." I covered my face with Cutie's doll in embarrassment. While Akbar laughed with his crisp. It's so glad he's.

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Padma was very excited when I told you I could buy 500 thousand as a bonus to become a photographer. Be Saturday afternoon ushered A Zaky to the mall to spend time at the bookstore. Padma bought the last two books of three meals at a fast food stall.

Time does not seem to have been August 1. Two more days of my birthday. And in two weeks' time for Aul Tea. At home already busy with the preparation of various things for later flush and wedding events.

I went to school as usual with A Zaky. During the second break, I checked the phone. There was a message from Akbar when he arrived in London. He's been using overseas numbers. Heart feels relieved and happy to get good news from Pandaku. I immediately responded with a word of thanksdulillah and dancing emoji.

"Cie, who wants sweet seveneen. What am I doing? Just be a little." Kia pointed at my new hape. The dream phone I ordered from Kak Cia in Jakarta. Already reported to Mom first by saying savings are enough to buy it.

"Don't bother, Kia. I don't have any gift. We are thankful for eating meatballs." The discussion stopped because the bell went in.

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POV Author

"Dad, look at the youngest now grown up." Ibu Sekar spoke to the photo framed on the wall. Where the family portrait complete with a stylish happy smile. Ami was nine years old at the time.

Ami's wringing in Mom's arm. Follow me staring at the family portrait with a smile full of haru. While opening the room door to leave for school, he gets a surprise birthday cake from Aul and Zaky who are standing at the door. And after a joint prayer and breakfast rice tumpeng, he was invited by Mother to approach the family portrait.

"Cie's gonna have a ID." Zaky pinned Ami's head. Intentionally being annoying to get out of the melancholy atmosphere.

"I've got a KTP first." Sahut Ami accompanied by a meaningful smile.

"Can't be. Except strike. THE SINS!" Zaky looked at Ami with a squeaking look.

"But boong "Ami pelt her tongue. He immediately said goodbye to Mom and Aul. It's time to go to school.

Zaky's car arrives in front of the school's sidewalk. "Eh Mi, when would Aa want to try eating nasgor his father Kia." He restrained the brother who had opened the car door.

"Later Saturday night or weekly night. I have tried it three times. It tastes good. It's just that I became lazy there again because he likes to be free. Kia's dad knew I was Kia's best friend." Obviously Ami.

"Later to come wear a veil." Zaky raised his eyebrows.

"Dadies. It can be easily arranged." Ami went down after kissing Zaky's hand.

In the hallway of the class, there was the sound of Almond calling Ami's name while chasing him.

"Mi, happy birthday to you." Almond reached out. After shaking hands, he took out a gift from his bag. "For you." He handed the small gift into Ami's hands.

"Mon, why bother anyway. I'm not having a birthday party." Ami is still accepting gifts from Almond.

"Papa's not a party either. I sincerely give you a gift. You also give this to me. We're the best friend." Almond pointed at the watch which was a gift from Ami with a sparkling face.

"OK deh. Thanks, Mon." Ami put a small gift box into the bag. Not sure what it is. "Oh yes, Mon. I'm going home from school to buy a classmate. You wanna follow?" The bargain in earnest.

"of courses. As long as there's Ami, I want to join." Almond smiled a smile.

"choose. Be careful not to judge. Must smile everyone. Promise!" Ami stared fiercely.

"Yes yes. Smile." Almond gave a big smile along with having to separate directions to the class.

Ami stared at the tightly shut door of her class. Tumbens. The clock has not been heard yet. He also berggeges pull the doorknob while saying hello.

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Bestie, thank you for being patient waiting up date BAJC. Continued tomorrow yes because it is heavy 🙏