Best Mate [English Version]

Bab 12

    Jay took the motorbike out of the parking lot. Not just anyone can leave and enter this place. Because he is a racer on this circuit, he gets an access card which makes it easier for him to enter without inspection. And, since this is illegal, they usually get entry tickets through insiders.

    Jay's Honda Supra moped suddenly felt heavy. He looked back, surprised when his eyes looked directly at the face of the guy who was now sitting at back. If previously he unconsciously made eye contact for six seconds, this time he made eye contact for more than six seconds.

    "Can I come to the end of the road?" The guy's soft voice brought their eye contact to light.

    "Oh? Hmph." Jay only answered briefly, without any objections or curses. Extraordinary!

    Those (Rheya, Adit, and Eri) who knew Jay's character immediately fell silent when they saw Jay who did NOT curse when a stranger got on his favorite motorbike. Jay usually doesn't allow anyone to ride his motorbike, except those he knows well. Well, Eri is an exception because her best friend is Rheya. Rheya could be scolded if Jay didn't give the chatty little ant a piggyback ride.

    Rheya was like a paparazzi who was closely observing Jay's unusual behavior. The motorbike driven by Adit stopped next to Jay's motorbike, which stopped at the edge of the road.

    "Hi, where are you going?" Rheya called the guy who had jumped off the motorbike Jay was riding.

    "Hmm." The guy's face looked confused. "Do not know."

    "This area is quiet. Do you want to come with us?" Rheya invites.

    Pinot looked at Rheya who in his mind was asking 'why did Rheya invite someone she doesn't know? And Jay also asked what he was thinking.

    "Eh, Rhe, we don't know him!" Jay then coded his eyes at Adit to support his refusal.

    Adit shrugged his shoulders.

    "Kak Jay said that there is no GPS signal here. It's useless for him to order a Gojek. It's better if he comes with us to town." Rheya stared at Jay fiercely, then turned friendly towards the guy. "Hey, have you eaten? If not, come on, come and eat with us. Come on!"

    "Calm. We are not bad people." Eri joined in. "Want to see our ID cards? I'm Eri."

    "Rheya." Rheya introduced herself in a friendly manner. "Kak Adit." She patted Adit's shoulder. "Kak Jay. Pinot." Her finger pointing alternately.

    The guy watched, probably
memorizing their names. "If it's not a bother—"

    "NO!" Eri and Rheya immediately cut off the guy's sentence quickly.

    The guy jumped back onto the motorbike, making Jay hiss in annoyance, but not curse. This is what makes Rheya amazed to see Jay's attitude. Unusual, of course.

    "Hey." Rheya calls again. "What's your name?"

    “Julian. Just call me Iyan."

    "School? Lecture?"

    "Lecture."

    "Okay."

    Initially the motorbikes went along. After a while the motorbike went at its own speed. Jay continued to drive fast, while Adit and Pinot's motorbikes followed each other. Their motorbike was even far behind Jay's motorbike.

    When their motorbike stopped at a red light, Rheya and Eri opened their helmet visors, the conversation started naturally.

    "Rhe, thengkyuuu. Arigatooo. You're the best. Saranghae." Eri's tone was very spoiled.