Creative Short Story and Poem by:
WA ODE SITI NUR INSAN (A1M219074)
A Short Story:
BESTIE OR BOYFIE
Zea Marsela and Anna Silvia have been friends for a year, since they met during the student orientation period, and now they are in the XI MIPA 3 class.
Zea and Anna come from different backgrounds. Anna is humble but highly skilled academically, always achieving top rankings and even earning a scholarship at the prestigious Senior High School 1 Malioboro in Yogyakarta. On the other hand, Zea comes from a wealthy family, with her father being the owner of his own school foundation. However, their social differences have not hindered them from becoming close friends. Among the many friends Zea has, Anna is the only one Zea considers to be genuine. Currently, they are in the school cafeteria, filling their hungry stomachs.
"Let me order," Anna offered. "No, just stay here," Zea said. "Alright, bestie," Anna agreed.
Zea then got up and ordered their favorite food, which only they knew about.
"Hey, can my friend and I join you here? The cafeteria tables are all full," said Yuki Debora, often called Yuki, who is of Japanese-Indonesian descent and happens to be the principal's child at Senior High School 1 Malioboro. Revi, Yuki's bestfriend, who is also quite famous and respected in school, was with her.
"Sure, you can," Anna said with a friendly smile. "Thanks," they both said.
"The food is hereee! Woohoo!" Zea exclaimed, carrying two plates of siomay and two glasses of orange juice.
"Hey, aren't you ordering any food?" Zea asked.
"We already did. Sari will bring it here later," Yuki replied.
"Oh my God, guys, look at Royhan! He's getting cooler and cooler," Revi exclaimed excitedly.
For Your Information, Royhan Pramudana George, often called Roy, is one of the mostwanted boys at Malioboro High School due to his exceptional good looks. Aside from his handsome appearance, Royhan is also the captain of the basketball team.
Zea, upon hearing Royhan's name mentioned, glances at him and smiles sweetly at the owner of the name, who is strumming a guitar in the corner of the cafeteria with his friends. To be honest, Zea has harbored feelings for Royhan for a long time, and she has kept her love hidden for quite some time.
As for Anna, she simply gazes at Royhan intently without showing any expression, but deep down in her heart, she also admires the basketball captain. Royhan's charm is undeniable, even causing the average girl in the entire school to be mesmerized by his handsomeness.
Yuki, who has been observing them, concludes that both friends have feelings for the same person. An evil plan to destroy their friendship crosses her mind, considering that Zea had refused to be friends with her in the past. Now is the time for revenge.
"Just wait and see, your friendship will crumble in my hands," Yuki thinks with a smirk on her face.
Yuki intends to approach Royhan for cooperation since they have been neighbors for a longtime. It is unlikely that Royhan would refuse such collaboration. The next step for Yuki is to manipulate Anna and Zea by suggesting that Royhan has feelings for them. She utters these statements at different times to ensure her plan goes smoothly, just like a toll road.
Zea, when hearing that Royhan also likes her, immediately shares the story with Anna. She admits that she likes Royhan but does not mention what Yuki said about Royhan liking her as well.
Anna is quite surprised. It turns out that her friend also harbors the same feelings for her crush. However, Anna quickly decides to step back, thinking that friendship is more important than romance.
"Zea Marsela, there aren't many words I want to say to you. I just want to say that I have been keeping these feelings for a long time, and now it's time for me to reveal them. Zea, will you be my girlfriend?" Royhan expresses while kneeling and holding a bouquet of red and white roses.
"Yes, I will," Zea replied firmly. Anna noticed everything that happened, and now her heart was shattered into pieces. There was nothing she could do except let go.
"Zea, I'm going to the bathroom real quick," Anna excused herself and ran off aimlessly.
Zea just nodded, looking confused at her friend's departure. "Do you know why Anna left?" Yuki chimed in.
"Why?" Zea raised an eyebrow.
"Because she likes Roy. As far as I know, Anna isn't genuinely friends with you. She's only after your wealth, and she also wants to snatch Royhan away from you," Yuki explained, full of lies. Zea, influenced by what she heard, excused herself from her new boyfriend. She wanted to go to the bathroom to confirm her friend's words. There, Zea saw Anna crying uncontrollably, her eyes swollen, and heard her soft sobs.
"So, it's true. You like my boyfriend?" Zea asked sarcastically. Anna turned her face towards the source of the voice, startled. Anna didn't want Zea to misunderstand, she didn't want that to happen. "No, Zea, listen to my explanation," Anna interrupted.
"No, no. I already know everything. You don't need to explain anything to me. Our friendship is over now," Zea said, cutting her off, while leaving Anna behind, crying uncontrollably.
It had been a week since Zea started dating Royhan George, and Anna hadn't been to school for a week. However, Zea didn't know about it, and she might feel indifferent towards the traitor.
Zea was about to go to the bathroom when she faintly heard a conversation between two people. Her curiosity got the best of her, and she wanted to eavesdrop on their conversation.
From the voices, it was Royhan, her boyfriend, and Yuki. She listened carefully to everything they were saying. Zea was quite shocked, filled with anger, and without hesitation, Zea slapped Royhan and intimidated Yuki, and then decided to break up with her boyfriend. She quickly ran to the classroom and looked for Anna.
"Raya, Ray! Have you seen Anna?" Zea asked.
"Don't you know, Anna has been in the hospital since yesterday?" Raya replied. Zea was shocked. "What's wrong with her?" she asked.
"I don't know about that, but I know the hospital's address is Mutiara Pelita," Rara answered.
Zea rushed to the parking lot, grabbed her car, and drove above the average speed. Her mindwas in turmoil, overwhelmed with feelings of longing and guilt. She even honked repeatedly at the cars in front of her. When she arrived at the hospital, she saw Anna's mother sobbing uncontrollably. Zea immediately approached her.
"Mom, where's Anna? What happened to Anna?" Zea asked in panic.
"Anna is no longer with us, Zea. She has left us," Veny, Anna's mother, said while crying.
Zea's body suddenly weakened. She didn't know what to do. Her eyes caught sight of a patient being taken out of the ICU, and Zea was certain that it was Anna, her bestfriend.
"Mom, what illness did Anna have? *sobs*," Zea asked, crying heavily.
"Anna had been battling leukemia for the past two years, and it's already in the late stage, Zea," Veny said, crying.
Tears kept flowing down Zea's cheeks. Throughout their friendship, Anna never mentioned her illness to Zea.
"Here's Anna's last letter to you," Veny said, handing it to Zea. Zea hurriedly opened the letter and read its contents: "I have forgiven you, Zea, long before you found out their plan. Don't ever feel guilty. You're a strong kid. I always miss you, bestie." Now, the letter was soaked with Zea's tears.
"Goodbye, my friend. We will meet there someday," Zea thought, feeling extremely sad. Zea entered the room, filled with the distinctive aroma of the hospital, dominated by the scent of medicines that her olfactory senses could detect. Zea was puzzled as the room was incredibly dark, with no trace of light illuminating the space. Suddenly...
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!" "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOYOU!"
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOYOU!"
The birthday song echoed loudly and melodiously, surprising Zea. The sound filled the now brightly lit room adorned with various balloons and small birthday decorations, which Anna had deliberately prepared with the help of Zea's mother.
"Happy birthday, bestie," Anna exclaimed, holding a tar cake with candles on top,representing Zea's 17th birthday. Zea was taken aback, having forgotten that it was her birthday, and she hugged Anna tightly.
"Why would you be so mean?" Zea said in a frustrated tone. "It was just a prank," Anna grinned.
"Don't do this again, Anna. I was scared. I don't want to lose you," Zea said. "Of course."
Zea and Anna spent the day together, engaging in various beautiful activities until the evening. They continued Zea's grand 17th birthday celebration at Zea's palace-like home. Many of Zea's friends, especially those from Malioboro High School, attended the festive and magnificent event. However, Royhan and Yuki were not permitted to come to the party as Zea was still very angry at them for attempting to destroy theirfriendship.
A Poem :
🌧About the Rain🌧
I adore the world's embrace
When somber skies spread their ashen lace
Gently weaving clear crystal beads
That dangle, shimmering with grace
Unveiling beauty, the universe leads
I love the rain, its gentle plea
A melodic cadence, a soulful decree
An icy chorus framing a cool embrace
Whispers of tears, a tranquil spree
It holds me captive in its sacred space
Always, the rain captures my heart
As it merges and flows, a work of art
Harmonious murmurs in melancholy's nest
Seeding illusions that tear me apart
Yet, with fleeting beauty, they're blessed
The rain sings a tale of sweet desire
Its cool touch steals the flames' fire
Enveloping me in yearning's embrace
Creating a haven where dreams transpire
An exquisite refuge, a secret place
Within the rain, emotions engage
My brow meets the wind, a tender stage
The evaporation of Earth's sacred delight
A tapestry woven, a holy page
Revealing depths, unveiling the night
I'll always cherish the rain's caress
As it calls me forth, its gentle finesse
Whispering entreaties in nature's hold
Dispelling illusions, leaving them to rest
In that sacred space, my spirit unfolds
About the rain, a perennial desire
A symphony beckons, passions transpire
Seeking encounters beyond mortal sight
A fragile smile, my heart shall inspire
In its tender embrace, love takes flight
About the rain...
Let me hold your essence, passion's reign
By the Rain-Longing Maiden