Fly 13

Since Ghaza visited her house three weeks ago, Quitta has not seen Ghaza again.

Usually, she would feel calm if she didn't see that one creature, but not after what happened at her house. Now even Quitta was thinking of going to Ghaza's class and having a one-on-one talk with him.

She wanted to explain to Ghaza so that he didn't have to pay attention to her mother's words, after all the marriage took place with the consent of both parties, and not because of coercion by either party.

But the sense of prestige overcame her desire. Moreover, she knew for sure that it would only cause an uproar among the other students.

If Anastasia hadn't insisted on talking about her marriage with Ghaza on Ghea, now Quitta wouldn't be in any trouble. The conversation at that time was a disgrace to her, especially after seeing the response of Ghaza's mother who looked displeased after her mother brought up the matter.

The bell signaling the change of class rang, and the students ran out of the classroom to take part in sports lessons. Quitta was allowed by her teacher not to attend the lesson this time because her leg had just healed.

"I heard the practice of sports is now combined with other classes." Said one of the students who was walking out of the classroom.

"Why merged?" asked another friend.

"It said to choose representatives of schools to be sent to the upcoming sports Olympics." The faint voice that started to drift away did not escape Quitta's ears.

Quitta leaned closer to the window beside the class, from there it could be seen that many students had gathered in the field. Including Ghaza's class.

Quitta rushed down and sat down near the field. From a distance, Tessa waved at her and told Farah who also smiled at her.

Her gaze circled every student in the field, but she couldn't find the figure she was looking for.

"What are you doing?"

Quitta jumped, so focused on looking for Ghaza that she didn't notice someone sitting beside her who turned out to be Ghaza!

"Why don't you come down to the field?" Quitta asked to hide her surprise.

Ghaza was already in her tracksuit, and he looked fine too.

"I just want to skip the class. How about you?

Quitta was embarrassed when Ghaza looked at her, hoping that her clumsy attitude wouldn't be seen by Ghaza.

"Mr.Tono gave me permission not to take practical classes until my legs are strong enough to jump."

Quitta's answer put a smile on Ghaza's face.

"Oh yeah, how are you doing now?" Ghaza asked, it was obvious he was just making small talk.

"I'm good," Quitta replied curtly, wishing Ghaza had known otherwise.

"Zha?"

Quitta was hesitant to speak. If you think about it, Ghaza's attitude feels different, more calm and serious. The two of them rarely interacted together, because Ghaza often came when she was with Farah.

"About what my mom said, I hope you don't misunderstand. I don't want to get married so soon." Quitta said finally.

Ghaza didn't respond, his deep gaze looked sad. Quitta thought that Ghaza felt bad for her.

"Zha, I'm sorry. My Mom may have gone too far and put your Mom in a difficult position.".

Ghaza turned to Quitta, his gaze seems hurt and Quitta felt guilty.

"Zha ..."

Ghaza left Quitta. Quitta, who did not feel calm seeing the sad look on Ghaza's face, immediately chased after him.

"Zha, I'm sorry. I know this matter must be making you uncomfortable, but I didn't know you would get hurt. I think too much about myself, and never think about anyone else." Quitta snapped, trying to hold Ghaza's arm.

Ghaza turns to her with a sour face.

"You never think about other people, you are too selfish Qitt!" replied Ghaza who immediately left Quitta.

His arm that was in Quitta's grip he shook off, causing a sting of pain in Quitta's heart.

Unknowingly, tears rolled down her cheeks.

***

Quitta wakes up with pain that still lingers in her heart.

The events of yesterday at school could not be erased from her memory. Ghaza's face, when he said she was selfish, looked very hurt. Quitta was restless all night and can only close her eyes when it was early morning.

All night Quitta didn't let go of his cell phone from his grasp. Hoping for a little courage to contact Ghaza.

"Qitt?" Farah's voice called out to her from behind the door.

Quitta rushed to unlock her room which was immediately greeted by a surprised look from Farah. Her face looked haggard and dispassionate, the dark circles under his eyes accentuating it even more.

"You just woke up?"

Quitta nodded and got ready to go to the bathroom.

"I can take a shower in 5 minutes and get ready in 5 minutes. You just wait downstairs, accompany Mama for breakfast." Quitta said before closing the bathroom door.

Farah did not ask again. His hunch says something happened between Quitta and Ghaza, after yesterday he saw the two talking during gym class.

Tessa arrives just as Quitta comes down from her room. Since Quitta returned to school after his accident, Tessa and Farah agreed to go to school together until Quitta could return to school by motorbike.

"Have you had breakfast yet?" Quitta asked Tessa directly, even though she already knew the answer.

The clock showed forty-five minutes before school started, Quitta chose to eat her breakfast on the way. Luckily Anastasia was in her room, otherwise, she would be barred with questions.

Tessa who was focusing on the dish on the dining table answered clumsily.

"Yes, I had. But why? Can't I have breakfast again?" Tessa asked with a pitiful face.

She had breakfast at her house, this one important thing she should not miss. And she'd rather be late than skip her breakfast.

"No way, there's not enough time! After all, your chubby cheeks can't lie, there's no way you went here without keeping them 'full' like that!" said Farah who had just finished her breakfast.

Quitta, who was putting bread for her lunch into the container, returned two more loaves of bread for Tessa. It didn't go unnoticed by her friend.

"Thanks, bestie!" Tessa said, hugging Quitta from behind.

"Come on, we must let's go now!" asked Farah who both nodded.

After saying goodbye to Anastasia, Quitta and her two friends got into Farah's car which was parked on the side of the road. The Tosca hatchback was Tessa's seventeenth birthday present. The car had accompanied the three of them on several trips, so not only did Tessa love her car very much, but Quitta and Farah also thought that the four of them were friends.

Quitta sat in the middle seat. Raisin cheese flatbread with a spread of her favorite blueberry jam that she was prepared to eat on the road but couldn't eat. While Tessa seemed to be eating her share of bread cheerfully. Her driving hands don't look like she's having a hard time feeding and holding bread. About eating and driving, Tessa was an expert.

She received good driving training from her father, then from Naren, and a three-month driving course that earned her a driver's license in just one test.