Best Mate [English Version]

Bab 3

Rheya Adhisti, the youngest of four siblings. Many people say that the youngest child is the most loved and pampered. That's right. But the youngest child will always be treated as a child.

    Let's get to know Rheya's three older brothers.

    The first sibling, Arya, is 15 years apart in age, works as a doctor in a private hospital. While at school he always got top grades and was a model student. The second brother, named Dito, is nine years apart in age. Works as a mathematics teacher at a state junior high school. Really cares about the world of education, together with his good friend founded Rubel. And, the third brother, named Aditya, is two years apart in age. First year student, majoring in computer science. Guitarist for the band Gula Merah who often performs at *pensi and campus festivals.
(*art performances held at school)

    Like in the ranks of the government cabinet, it could be said that Arya plays the role of minister of health, Dito as minister of education, and Adit as minister of arts and culture. Meanwhile, Rheya is just a small person who needs attention.

    Even though they are brothers, they are very different. Arya is very perfectionist, really pampers Rheya - whatever Rheya asks for will be immediately obeyed. In contrast, Dito is actually very simple. Dito loves Rheya, but never spoils her, if Rheya makes a mistake she will be scolded. It's also different from Adit, a band member who is that many girls like him. If only a casting director saw him, he would immediately be offered the main role of a high school student. If Arya and Dito are busy studying, then Adit is busy making music.

    And, Rheya is closer to Adit, perhaps because they are not far apart in age. Adit also gives Rheya freedom. She is so free that sometimes Rheya is used as a shield by Adit.

    Like what happened today. Suddenly Adit hugged and kissed Rheya on the forehead in the middle of the crowd. Rheya opened her eyes in surprise, of course. Imagine how many pairs of eyes or glances at her with furrowed brows. What kind of girl allows her forehead to be kissed in public?

    Rheya asked Eri and Fara for help through her eyes, but the two people who claimed to be her besties just stood there watching.

    "I've been waiting for a long time, you know." Adit tucked both parts of Rheya's hair behind her ears.

    Rheya glared at Adit who suddenly acted like a boyfriend.

    Adit coded, begging Rheya to obey him, then he turned around and put his arm around Rheya's shoulder. "This is my girlfriend," he said, smiling at a girl with short hair and bangs - who was standing frozen near Eri.

    Eri and Fara turned quickly, as if aware of the situation that was going on, then both of them turned away while continuing to watch the afternoon drama.

    Aah, okay, okay, okay. Rheya can also read the situation. Wait! Rheya turned quickly to Pinot who was now looking at her with - she don't know how she interpreted Pinot's gaze. Flat stare? Startled? Or don't care?

    "I have a girlfriend and really love my sweet girlfriend."

    Sigh. Rheya wanted to vomit hearing that. Always have a possibility. Every time Adit wants to reject a girl, he always uses Rheya as an excuse. Like the characters in a novel: Arya is a sugar boy; Dito is a sweet boy; Well, Adit is a bad boy. These three men are in Rheya's circle of life. One cares for her with pampering, the other educates her with attention, while the other destroys her image.

    Realizing again that her crush was there, Rheya turned frantically to Pinot, afraid of misunderstanding. What would Pinot think of it?

    Rheya once again asked Eri and Fara for help, but they were still enjoying this spectacle from a distance. Good, she said her friends were always there when she was in trouble, in fact they disappeared when he needed help. They are really annoying...