TRIBAL SABUNG
Chapters. 40 - A Letter - A Letter

Morning running has become a Sky routine since joining the Sanjaya family. Every day I wake up when it's still dark outside the window. Run around the yard while enjoying the morning atmosphere. And back when the sun bias hit the dorm door.

“Having finished running in the morning, Sky?” greet one of the young men, he is the gardener.

Sky waving, “Already, Brother Jay! I see the flowers in the garden are already blooming, beautiful once.”

“You're always smart to praise. Just quote if you want, for room decoration.” Jay patted Sky's familiar back.

“Bby, two? one more for my friend, Yatna. She is also a fan of flower gardens, Brother Jay!” The sky lowered his eyebrows.

“Take!”

Jay patted Sky once more before they parted ways. The teenager walked into the reception room, greeting Ms. Laras. The middle-aged woman with black frame glasses smiled amiably. He extended a hand, giving a letter to Heaven.

“Just arrived last night, for you. But there is no sender name.”

The sky received the letter, then said thank you. He immediately ran towards his room located on the second floor. Greeting some classmates, while turning over the dull yellow paper. Upon arrival in the room, Sky opened and read the contents of the letter that only had a line of sentences.

‘Nuts forgot the skin.’

***

“Nails forget the skin?” Yatna reread the contents of the letter that the Sky received this morning. The girl frowned, not understanding. So did Ivano, and the Sky.

The three of them gathered in the dormitory canteen, sitting at the very corner of the room. Heaven gave it to Yatna, and Ivano. I hope both of my friends understand the letter.

“Beta is indeed a smart zinc, mar beta understands. It's a figure of speech that sulks at people who zinc knows themselves.” Ivano stared at the sky from head to toe. “And beta knows, Young Master Sky zinc may forget his skin.”

“Thank you for the compliment, Ano.” The sky smiled thinly.

The brown bead stared fixedly at the scratches of the pen on the paper. His fingers touched slowly, as if the writing would disappear when touched aloud. For a moment Yatna fell silent, the corner of her heart as if screaming. Shouts in the head, saying that he is familiar with this writing style.

“Nyoman..,”.

Yatna's words immediately attracted the attention of Heaven and Ivano. Teen Ambon tilted his head. He did not know that name, so his black bead looked at the curious Sky.

“Ka-you think..., this is Nyoman?” ask Sky doubtfully.

Yatna nodded slowly, “I know very well Nyoman's writing. Rough, ugly, and messy.”

“Not mean zinc believe,” Ivano cut suddenly. “But the writing of boys does resemble chicken claw.”

The sky turned its head, staring pensively at Ivano. Understanding the gaze of his friend, Jawara Ambon was silent. The owner of the blue eye again put his attention on Yatna. Actually there is a big question that Sky has saved since meeting back with friends instead.

“I didn't ask again, because I wanted to wait for you to be ready for the story.” The sky turned softly, and then took Yatna's hand. “But I'm sure too. Nyoman will just send me a letter, if it really matters.”

Yatna stared fixedly at the blue bead. “You know for yourself, where would he talk to me if there is no need.”

“True..., it is so nature Nyoman.” Yatna gave a rough sigh. “Do you often visit the parlor?”

The question made the sky wrong. There was guilt emanating from his blue iris. Seeing his friend having trouble answering, Ivano was a kind and insensitive friend. The answer is short, solid and clear.

“Never.”

The sky turned Ivano's stomach. The two of them stared at each other for a few seconds.

“I-it has a reason!” start the sky looking for an excuse. “Some times I want to visit. But the lesson as an heir and also the training with Mr. Yohan. Always made me cancel my visit until now.”

The sky felt suddenly his stomach heartburn, and a bitter taste on the tip of the tongue. “Ma-sorry. Now I sound like a nut forgot his skin.”

Realizing his words, the sky rounded its eyes. He turned to Yatna, as if he had realized something big. Yatna nodded, justifying the assumption in the head of Heaven.

“In your opinion, Nyoman is angry with me for not visiting Panti?”

“We will know the answer after going there.”

“Is this dangerous?” Ivano finally spoke again.”Do I need a report to Mr Yohan?”

Yatna agreed. “Nyoman is not that kind of person. And I know very well,” he said with red eyes.

Ivano shrugs, “Alright. So when do we go to the parlor?”

“Saturday day, while school is off.”

***

The sky took out some change of clothes stels. Put it in the backpack with a faint smile. Ivano was also packing, his black bead often glanced at his best friend.

“Ale happy to go home?” Ivano sat on the edge of the bed. “Three years it's fast at once long.”

“True. When I arrived patiently to visit, it felt like a long time ago. But when I was busy with my activities, it turned out to be three years.” The sky followed sitting on the edge of the bed, sighing softly.

“Every thought of the orphanage children. I'm getting more and more lost. Owen, Sister Salsa, Aunt Tun, and other children.” The blue bead stared out the window. It was as if he could see a two-story building from here.

“How are they doing these three years. There are many things I want to tell you, and I also want to hear their stories.”

Ivano smiled ignorantly, “Are we on holiday just a week there?”

“Do not joke!” The sky threw a sitting pillow towards Ivano while laughing. “If you are not punished Mr. Yohan, I want to!”

Ivano chuckled, “It's been beta saying, Mr. Yohan brainwashed you! can-can be ale scared of her.”

“Hei! try to practice with him. I assure you, you too will be traumatized and afraid of breaking the rules.” The sky shuddered in horror, as it recalled the hellish training three years ago.

“At least more exciting than training with Pak Endang.”

The sky stared fixedly at Ivano, smiling obliquely. “Are we just having a coach fight?”

“Maybe for a coach fight event will be exciting!” Ivano.

“Don't till they hear you, No!”

***

A jeep parked in front of the dormitory. The sky stared at the car in disbelief before looking towards Ivano. The teenager was talking to the driver who was going to drive the three of them. Yatna had just finished putting the bags into the trunk of the car.

“Wah, I didn't expect Ivano to understand how to order Gocar.” The sky was amazed.

“Easy, want me to teach?” ask Yatna.

“You want to go?”

The sky and Yatna immediately turned back when Malik's voice sounded. The teenager with thick eyebrows was dressed neatly. He was also wearing a backpack, apparently going home. Sometimes children choose to go home during school holidays.

“Yes, we want to go to Tang-urang Village.” Answer Sky. “You alone, want to go home?”

Malik nodded, from the look on his face it seemed like the child was reluctant to go home. “Then I'll see you Monday. Have fun and be careful.”

Malik waved a fleeting hand before walking away leaving them. A moment of the blue bead noticed, then looked back at Yatna and Ivano. As if he was seeking approval. Yatna nodded while Ivano raised her shoulders unconcerned.

“Hei!” the sky finally called out to Malik.

The teenager turned back, frowning as Heaven ran towards him.

“Did you ever go to the countryside?”

Malik shook his head slowly, “No chance yet, why?”

“Then, come with us!”

Continues…