Heart Stethoscope
Seventeen

I never felt this optimistic. Yesterday I was really irritated, annoyed, angry, sad, all the mixed feelings to make me lazy to talk. But all were cured because of the figure of the mirage. I know he's tired, I know he's tired, but he's still forcing himself to take me for a walk. He said to comfort me. Actually, I'm amused.

In addition, arriving at the boarding house, I immediately called Mom and Dad. Ask for the blessing prayer for the smooth performance of the drama today. Mother gave me the words that ultimately spurred my spirit.

I arched a smile in front of the mirror after being finished in makeup by Anjani. I have to admit again, that Anjani is good at polishing faces so I do not recognize the figure of Nana in the reflection in the mirror. My body was wrapped in a traditional Sundanese kebaya and braided hair and fell to the left side shoulder.

"Nana, jeez. My beautiful friend this one. Selfie first, Na." Rani screams. Compared to 180 degrees of my appearance, Rani wears a striking red A-line dress suit that is quite tight and one inch above the knee. He said, his role as a rich boy who likes to be mocked.

"Come on!" I grabbed Rani's shoulder.

"One, two, three."

Czechoslovak.

"Again, Na."

Almost ten of our styles selfie while waiting for the event to start.

"Na, take your own photo. Crazy, you're like a Sundanese mojang."

So shy. Rani said, the mojang means a beautiful and charming girl or virgin.

"Lo standing by the wall, I'm the photo."

I nodded and obeyed Rani's request. Stylish as good as possible, even though I myself do not have good photo criteria what is it like?

"Change style, Na."

I changed the fose as Rani wanted.

"Anjai. Pangling is so. Have a look!" Rani showed me her shots. There my smile was narrow and bright. This good mood hopefully can reach the drama later. "This is Galih's doctor must be straight to the clamps to see your beauty."

Almost all the students who were decorating themselves in this makeup room turned to me after hearing Rani's words. I grimaced and directly hit Rani's arm. "Ran, his mouth. I'm embarrassed."

"No papa kali, Na. You should have pointed out that you again deket same handsome doctor. Especially the same Jani tuh, let him not nyudutin lo continue," whispered Rani, he deliberately lowered his voice when calling the name Anjani.

"If Galih's doctor comes, I'll definitely show off. But he said there's an operation, I don't think he'll be hunted if he comes."

Rani patted my shoulder. "Doi last night already charge your spirit. The proof is now that your face is radiant, not like yesterday's dried kanebo."

I laughed softly. "Send me a selfie photo."

"You want to send it to Galih's doctor, right?"

My face immediately warmed up. "Good idea."

"Guys, Nana's in love!" Rani deliberately shouted loudly. The other automatic teased me with the word cie-cie.

"Tax, Na, don't forget!" exciting Agnes.

"Yes, Na, awaited," another timpal.

I glanced sharply at Rani with a satisfied laugh.

"I shared with WA. I went back to my group. Success for our drama, Na."

"Aamiin's."

I sat on the chair facing the mirror, looking at all the photos that Rani sent earlier. Why is it that the one who has to make my face look beautiful is Anjani? God is Most Just, when I am upset, God always knows how to reduce my anger.

Opened my chat room with Dr. Galih. It happened to send a picture of me to him, but I lacked confidence. Thinking long enough before finally sending me one picture of Rani's shots to him.

Me :



Started to fret over not getting a reply. Maybe he's busy preparing for the operation. I kept my phone at the dresser, preferring to chat with Maria who was sitting next to me before the show started.

"You won't forget the dialogue again?" ask Maria.

"Hopefully not, Mar. Don't want to hire a lot of people."

"Well, that's good. Passion, Na. You yesterday why didn't you focus?" The one I like about Maria, she never judged anyone badly. Always think positive.

"The airport was sad just yesterday, but now it's not dong. It's spirit."

Maria smiled broadly at my full spirit today. My phone clinks, my smile instantly expands as my message is finally answered.

Mirage: Beautiful

I held my breath as I read the reply. One word. Yes, just one word but the effect is amazing to make the heart goofy.

"Na, are you late? You have a phone to smile on."

I laughed at Mary's curse. Closing my mouth to disguise my face that must have been blushing.

"So right said Rani you're in love?"

"Rani doesn't know, Mar. Don't be horrified," I denied while typing a reply for Galih's doctor.

Me: Do not boong (

Mirrors: Ask the mirror

My forehead was wrinkled, but my lips continued to carve a smile.

Me: How about a mirror?

Mirrors: Because mirrors are the most honest things

Me: Mirror says normal

Mirage: Try if I watch, surely I will immediately say if you are beautiful especially use kebaya that

Doc, don't tell me it's a joke again? Who's really wrong here? Am I being too busy when the doctor is just joking?

Me :😌

Mirage: Hahaha spirit dong. I want the drama to be successful

I still wish he could come.

Me : aamiin

Group one has already started playing the concept of the drama. Who became the jury is definitely a lecturer of literature and a book author who is a friend of my lecturer. While my group was third, it still had to wait quite a while.

"Guys, collect. Five minutes from our group. Let's pray first." Aron gave an interduction. All the members immediately approached Aron. Stand round and embrace each other. "For the smooth running of our drama, let us pray together according to our respective religions and beliefs. Praying begins."

Our heads all bowed. My eyes closed in prayer. Hope everything is smooth and gets satisfactory value.

"Done."

Aron invites the tos by extending his hand forward, then the others follow. "Who are we?"

"Group three!" call the whole group.

"The next drama appearance came from group three, with the title of the drama titled (Not) Retired Thugs. Good luck with that."

"Yo spirit! The spirit!" Aron clapped his hands to pump the spirit of his members. "To, read the narrative don't be too fast. Remember just relax, the temple is guarded."

"Okay, all standby."

I catch my breath regularly. Try to calm the pounding heart palpitations, as well as cold sweat that begins to wet the palms.

Come, Na. You definitely can. You are not a weak and give up easily.

I cast a spell to encourage myself. My eyes focused on the scene that was happening on stage between Aron and Anjani.

My role is coming up soon, as Aisyah. Who caught Sabrang who was alone with Jamilah. Aisyah is stuck in love with her best friend, Sabrang. Actually Sabrang's parents and Aisyah's parents had betrothed them since childhood. But Aisyah's parents cancelled the match because Sabrang was a market thug. Sabrang who felt insulted by Aisyah's parents eventually migrated to Jakarta and became acquainted with Jamilah. They dated even Sabrang brought Jamilah to his home in the village, from which Aisyah began to hurt because she saw the intimacy of Sabrang and Jamilah.

Aisyah was heartbroken and nearly committed suicide. The conflict starts here. Where Aisha's parents want revenge on Sabrang. Sabrang knew that Aisha loved him.

On the other hand, there is Agung-played by Bowo. I like Aisyah. The great who comforted Aisha when her heart was broken. Until Aisyah began to sincerely release Sabrang and establish love with Agung. Sabrang and Jamilah lived happily.

So roughly the outline that I can take from the drama script written by Aron.

Alhamdulillahot. Dialogue for dialogue can be completed well. Now arriving at Aisyah's last scene.

"Sabrang accepted Aisyah's request to meet in the rice field. For Aisyah, this will be the last meeting with Sabrang. For he and Sabrang had their own paths. Sabrang has proposed to Jamilah, while Aisyah has received a proposal from Agung."

As soon as the narrative was finished Anto read, I went on stage. Standing on the left side of the stage, waiting for the arrival of Sabrang played by Aron. Aron appeared and walked over to me.

"Neng Isah, what is it that suddenly wants to see Aa?"

"It's okay, A. Isah just wanted to apologize, all this time Isah was too blind with the love of tea. But now Isah has realized, that Aa tea does not love Isah."

"Isa, you will still be Aa's friend and sister."

"Thank you, A. May Aa be happy with Jamilah."

"thank you. May you also be happy with the Great."

After that I got off the stage. It was the final dialogue of Aisyah's character in the drama. For the next only Sabrang and Jamilah who are enjoying togetherness.

"And here's the simple story of a thug who retired out of love."

Me and the others cheered cheerfully as the final scene went smoothly. Then all the players were invited back on stage to thank the entire audience.

After the group of five finished performing. All groups are invited back on stage. Our performance was directly in the jury evaluation. Mr. Aristo, as a lecturer holding a literature sanggar course, prepares to read out his evaluation.

"The theme taken is quite interesting, with a sweep of regional culture. In this case sunda. In terms of appearance, smooth dialogue, good appreciation, I think enough. Your group I declare pass."

The feeling of pleasure can not be contained again to the point of tears, we embrace each other, celebrating the results we get after a month of hard work despite having to be peppered with a lot of intrigue.

"FINALLY!!!" Aron shouted loudly releasing all his burden.

Get off the stage all celebrating their success by embracing a parent, friend, or girlfriend. I was quite a spectator, because my parents couldn't attend because Dad was new to surgery and still needed recovery time.

"I'm late, right?"

That sound. I immediately looked back, the sense of happiness was growing when I saw his figure who was now smiling at me. It feels like to embrace him, let out all the feelings that are now entrenched in the heart, happy because finally the stage of this drama succeeded, sad because parents could not attend, then happy again because of his arrival.

"Yes, it's too late" I replied, wiping off a trail of tears.

"But success, right?"

I nodded quickly.

My heart seemed to stop beating as his sturdy arm pulled my head up to fall on his field chest. Oh, my God, my heart condition is shattering.

"Proud of you" he whispered.

My lips flashed a smile, now both my hands were wrapped around his waist in doubt. "Thank you, Doc. I was late and didn't see my appearance."

"Sorry, yeah. Is anyone recording?"

"There's."

"Yes, I'll watch it on video" he replied, which made my head look up. He chuckles slowly. "Why, how shocked is that?"

"But if my acting is bad, Doctor don't sneer."

"I laugh at the most" she replied with a smile.

I'm thawing slowly. Removing himself from his embrace despite still wanting to lean on his chest. What kind of thought is that, Na? Mothers... Nana shy.

My eyes just caught the scene when Beni gave Rani a bouquet of roses. They hugged me warmly. Romantically.

"Should I also love you flowers huh?"

"Huh?" My eyes widened perfectly. There is no need for my heart condition at this time. Weak-headed.

"Later to buy."

I can't answer.

"Oh I want proof of my speech in WA earlier," he said still with the same smile.

"What?"

"This is the proof of that in front of me. The photo of the girl you sent this morning, turned out to be more beautiful?"

"Ah, Doctor." My head immediately lowered to hide the tinge of embarrassment that was greeted with laughter by doctor Galih.

Don't tell me he's joking again?

"I'm serious, your appearance is different than usual. It's beautiful."

I ran out of words to say thank you.

"Well, Nana. Who is it, his girlfriend? How is it never known?"

Ruin moment.

Agnes and Anjani came up to me, both smiling at doctor Galih and doctor Galih returning their smiles. I smell bad smells from Agnes and Anjani.

"I'm Galih." Doctor Galih invites salaman.

The two scramble to welcome doctor Galih. It feels like I'd really like to kick Agnes and Anjani out. Anjani. What does he mean he's acting like that?

"I'm Agnes."

"I'm Anjani."

Fortunately doctor Galih pulled his hand quickly.

"This is Nana's boyfriend?"

Doctor Galih laughed softly. "Just pray for more than a girlfriend."

It wasn't just Anjani and Agnes who were dumbfounded. Even with me frozen. Can you faint?

"Well, Nana's lucky." Agnes looked at me with admiration. While Anjani is still gawking, as if in disbelief.

I stared at the old gray-shirt man who often made my heart fall asleep because of his jokes. Realizing that if he noticed, he turned his head towards me while throwing a smile. I immediately threw away my face. And for the first time I was one level above Anjani.

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