Shanum Smile
Chapter 20

"You have the heart, Num!" satria said softly, after Shanum ran away leaving him alone in the park. His heart ached, his love so hurt just clapping one hand.

Meanwhile Shanum was very frightened because he had hurt the feelings of others. Actually he didn't want this to happen, he just wanted to be honest with himself and others. For Shanum to be honest it's better even if it hurts.

Once at home, Shanum immediately took off his shoes and washed his hands and feet. After that, Shanum had lunch using the grilled chicken side dish he had cooked at school.

"Hmm, appreciable. Not so bad!" muttered Shanum when tasting his cooking grilled chicken earlier.

Mr. Yanto smiled seeing his little girl eating voraciously.

"Slow down, Nduk! You do not ask, really," said Mr. Yanto while sitting in a chair next to Shanum.

"Hehehe... This man cobain Shanum's cooking!" sahut Shanum handed him a plate filled with grilled chicken.

"His son is like!" chirp Mr. Yanto while pinching the chicken, then eat it.

"Hmm.. yummy! Pinter cook turns out to be the little girl Father," praise Mr. Yanto.

"Only, next time if you burn chicken or fish. Just take the spark, don't let the fire burn. Let it get stronger! But this is well established," suggested Mr. Yanto while giving his two thumbs up.

"Thank you, sir. Next time Shanum will learn to cook again, let's be a chef like Mother Dance," said Shanum happily until his eyes glazed over.

Mother Lestari is a chef who is often called a cook if there is a celebration. Over time, bu Lestari prefers to continue its trading business in the market. However, there are still many people who hire their services.

Every before the fasting month, Bu Lestari always flooded with pastry orders. Shanum who is used to helping to spend a cake that failed or damaged. So that he suddenly missed the mother who was always busy.

"You can be anything, Nduk! You are still young, there are still many opportunities to achieve your goals. Learn diligently in order to achieve what you want!" said Mr. Yanto while damaging the hair of his favorite girl.

Mr. Yanto as reminded of his past with his beloved wife. He would rather pull over than be caught crying again. That's how Mr. Yanto, he always cried when he remembered his late wife.

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The day changed, now is the time for ninth grade children to take the national examination of Junior High School graduation. This is the last day they take the national exam. The incident with Satria did not affect Shanum in the least. He stayed relaxed for his day.

In contrast to Shanum, Satria felt very chaotic. So he didn't focus on the High School graduation exam. When he expects his love to be reciprocated so that the spirit of taking the national exam, that's when he must swallow disappointment.

The girl of the heart did not look at him in the least. Even casually saying that he doesn't have any feelings for her. After his love is rejected, Satria meets his sister in Sleman, (the location of De Britto High School).

Satria was even more surprised, hearing the answer from her sister. His mother apparently intends to match Earth with Shanum. Not because they are both dating, but because they like to see the proximity of Earth to Shanum.

"Mama.. Mama loves Earth more than me!"

From then on, Satria's life was completely chaotic. Drunkenness and wild races on the highway are already his habit. No longer thinking about his future.

"Do you want to be Satria?" shouted Mr. Wardhana emotion when he found his eldest son drunk.

"So like Papa's wife wishes!" satria answered boldly.

Emotions had dominated his mind so that his anger had peaked.

"What do you mean, Satria?" mama Anastasia asked disappointedly.

"No need to pretend Satria's attention, Ma! Mama's son is only Earth, not Satria!" shouts Satria loudly.

Suddenly Mr. Wardhana's hand floated slapping Satria's cheek.

"Slap again, Pa! Slap let Papa be satisfied," cried Satria after getting a slap from his papa.

"Lad..." Anastasia's mother's voice was choked to see her husband slap her son. Just this time he saw Mr. Wardhana slapping his son.

"Papa is disappointed with you, Satria. We have never differentiated our affection for the two of you. What has Papa never given you? This is your reply Satria?" said Mr. Wardhana lirih, his heart works faster than usual.

Satria was silent with her head bowed. He felt guilty for his father, but not for his mother. He was very disappointed with the attitude of his mother who loved Earth more than him.

The next day Satria went through the day just following the words of her father, without heeding her mother. His disappointment was so great for his mother.

Satria still often out drunk and racing wild, if the father out of town. Especially now that he is free from the demands of the school after the national exam is over.

The relationship between Earth and Satria is also increasingly tenuous. Even though the Earth has relented and apologized to her brother. Even begged the Mama in front of Satria, not to match her to Shanum. However, it seemed like all of that was in vain. Satria was still angry and hated her sister.

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Earth, which still harbors feelings for Shanum, can only see Shanum from a distance. It is intended to guard the heart of the brother. Seeing Shanum was fine, was enough for Earth.

The graduation announcement has also been set, which is today for High School children. Satria sat in the canteen of Junior High, hoping Shanum came to give her some spirit. However, Shanum is currently in the rice field helping his father, because the announcement of the graduation of Junior High is still a week away.

"Lo why, Sat? Bete's cake's really Lo's face!"

"Not the cake anymore, but I'm beut me!"

"Why else Lo? Still about that Junior High?"

Satria nodded at the question of her friend.

"Yes, Sat, Sat! There are no other girls. Many girls just choose which one, there is Yuna who is crazy about Lo. There's also Jessica the Junior High who's always chasing Lo..."

"Don't forget Lucy, Bong! He has been since Junior High like our Sat Brother," Kevin cut other Satria friends.

"Yup, I almost forgot! Good thing Lo ingetin. Now choose which one!" said Cebong, his real name is Arka. Small body and shorter than his friends, made him called Cebong.

Satria silent does not want to reply or respond to the words of his friends. His heart had been tethered to Shanum and there was no word to give up before it could be in the Satria dictionary.

"Yeah, back to the cage! Maybe soon an announcement will be made" Satria asked as she walked away from her friends.