Dear Stranger

“Okay, let’s end this biology lesson with a prayer. Grace, please lead the pray” said mrs.Diana, my biology teacher.

“According to individual beliefs, pray begins,” said Grace leading. “Pray enough.”

I packed my stationery in my bag and walked out of the classroom.

Just a few steps, a boy my age calls me, I know him. He is Wildan, my best friend.

“Are you going home?” He asked.

I nodded.

“Don’t you want to hang out?”

“Where are we going?”

“I don’t know. To the mall, maybe.”

“I don’t have money. I’m also lazy to hang out, Wil.” I said softly.

“It’s okay. I’ll just asks Lula.”

“Okay. I’ll go home.” I said goodbye.

“Be carefull on the road, La,” said Wildan, waving his hand.

I gave my thumbs up, then walked towards the school parking lot to take my motorbike.

It didn’t take long for me to arrive home, because the distance between my house and my school was not too far, maybe about two kilometers.

I saw three bicycles parked in the yard. Who’s home today? I asked my self.

I parked my bike in a row with the thress bikes and entered the house.

“That’s my eldest daughter,” said my mom, pointing at me who was still standing in the doorway.

I saw strange man who woke up and sat down when he saw my presence. My eyes sparkled to find John, the man I liked was also among the three men who visited.

The first person I greeted was John of course. I greeted him happily. Then I shook the hand of Bram and a strange man in a grey shirt.

“He is my lil bro. his name is Arga,” said Bram introducing the foreign man.

Me and Arga shake hands.

“Ella.”

“Arga.”

I sat next to John, purposely to seek his attention.

But John is still John. That man was forever cold and stiff. Not Arga and Bram, who seemed very enthusiastic is responding to my words. While John himself only smiled a little every time I teased him.

“John, later when I become a doctor, you must be diligent in visiting me. I’ll take care of you.” I said starting with my seduction sentence.

“Listen, John. Doctor girl is a dream wife, you know?” said Arga teasingly.

John’s face turned bright red because of Arga’s teasing.

I laugh happily because of Arga’s presence. Maybe that man could be the mediator between me and John.

In my heart said, if I can melt the heart of a John, I will treat Arga two portions of jumbo meatballs. I promise.

Oh no, I almost forgot. Don’t I have to have John’s phone number so that my plan to melt his heart can run smoothly? But how? I’m too prestigious to be blatant.

“Arga, can I have your phone number?” I asked.

Arga who heard that became shocked. “Me?”

I nodded. Then the man started to say his number phone.

“John, can I have your phone number?”  Now I dare myself to ask for his phone number.

I glanced at Arga who smiled mischievously at John as if he wanted to say that I started seducing John.

I pointed my middle finger at Arga, making the man laugh with satisfaction.

To my surprise, John actually wanted to give me his number. He even typed it himself on my cellphone.