Instead of Marcell's voice, Uti heard Weeby's voice. Uti was silent for a while, contemplating and thinking, did she have the wrong number? Instead of dialing Marcell's number, Uti's finger pressed Weeby's cell phone number. Perhaps the interruption from Omar a few moments ago had made Weeby unfocused. However, when Uti looked at her cell phone screen, the connection was connected to Marcell's cell phone, proving that Uti had not dialed the wrong number. If this was the case, there was only one answer, which was that Weeby was currently with Marcell.
"Uti? Can you hear me talking? Hello?"
Weeby's voice brought Uti back to reality, and the girl blinked for a moment, before she finally answered, "Yes, By, I heard you."
"Were you daydreaming just now?"
"No, I just had some business for a moment. Already, there's no need to discuss it anymore," Uti replied, then slowly sat on the edge of her bed again. It seemed like Weeby was in a crowded place at the moment, it was quite noisy there.
"So Ti? Why did you call Marcell? What's the matter?" Weeby asked.
"Oh, that's, I just wanted to ask. But don't misunderstand me, I didn't call your boyfriend for anything, don't get angry at me.
"Uti, why would I get angry? Take it easy, I'm not going to do that. I'm not the jealous type, especially since it's my best friend who called you."
Uti smiled at Weeby's words, it was a relief. "Where are you at now? How crowded is it?"
"Oh, I'm jogging with Marcell, we're in a public place. I'm with Marcell in the park, taking a break."
That's appropriate, they were alone together. It's good too, Uti can ask directly now about the destination. "Okay By, I don't want to disturb people who are currently dating, so I just want to get to the point."
"You don't bother at all, just relax with me."
"Hm, so I can ask now, right?"
"Yes, I also want to know what you want to ask."
Before replying, Uti first filled her lungs with lots of oxygen, then she started on the subject, asking why she called Marcell this time.
"I want to ask the address of Novan house, do you know where it is? Or Marcell would know, that's why I called this time."
"Honestly, I don't know either, I've never been to that boy's house." Weeby gave an answer, which did not surprise Uti at all. She had expected this. That's why she chose to call Marcell directly.
"In that case, please ask your boyfriend."
"Okay, hold on."
"Yes, I'll wait. I'm sure Marcell will know."
"He knows Ti, just relax. He must know, there's no doubt about it. Just a moment, you wait first."
"Okay By."
The next thing Uti got after waiting for a while was a text message from Marcell, Uti hurriedly opened the message, and then she saw a series of addresses. There was no mistaking it, it must be Novan's home address. Instantly, Uti's lips were colored by a huge smile. She was happy, of course.
"Ti, check the message from Marcell, it's typed in there."
Uti nodded briefly, although neither Weeby nor Marcell could see it. "Yes, I already checked. Thank you very much, please also tell Marcell that I'm very grateful. This is really very helpful."
"You're welcome, your request isn't that heavy at all. You just asked for an address."
"Hm, I intended to go to Novan's house today. That boy is really hard to contact, his number is not active, I've called several times and sent a chat too, but there is no reply at all."
"What are you doing at Novan's house?"
Uti sighed heavily, "What else would you do? I'm in the same group as that boy, remember the assignment from Mr. Hockey, right?"
"Oh, that one, and you two haven't done it yet?"
"No, the intention is today. It should have been discussed yesterday, but it was delayed. I don't know what to make yet. Anyway, it has to be done today."
"You two haven't made the assignment yet?"
"Not yet. Have you and Marcell?"
"Already, just finish it, it'll be done soon. I'll talk to you later, relax first. The important thing is that the main part is done first, I just want to beautify my intention, so it shouldn't take long. You can do it later too."
"Wow, that's really good. You're really lucky to be in the same group as Marcell, your boyfriend. Who wouldn't want that? I'm jealous of you."
It wasn't just words, Uti was really envious. Weeby must have felt very lucky to have a partner like Marcell. Besides being her boyfriend, Marcell was also one of the smartest students in the class. How fun is that? Both of them benefited greatly. While they're busy making assignments, they can also both joke around and be cute at the same time!
How good fortune was on their side, while Uti felt that she had been hit by an annoying misfortune, even though she had the advantage of being questioned by Mr. Hockey. And Uti regretted her own decision. She should have just said that it was better to choose her own group members. To hell with her classmates who disagreed with her answer. Uti should have put herself first. Sometimes, being selfish is necessary.
Meanwhile, Marcell and Weeby might still be on the verge of enjoying themselves. They would still be in the same group, chosen by Mr. Hockey or by themselves. How unfair! They were both very lucky, and Uti certainly wanted to be like that. But instead, she got a groupmate who didn't seem reliable at all.
Novan was really getting on Uti's nerves, and he was already acting up. Just look at it now, even though he promised and was very sure that the assignment had to be completed today. But in fact, Novan was very difficult to contact.
"It's just luck, Ti."
"I'm just miserable, the assignment hasn't started yet. Being in a group with Novan makes my head want to explode. You know that it was my choice, I was the one appointed by Mr. Hockey, and I also chose the group. But why does that not benefit me at all? I really feel that it's unfair, By."
"Just be patient, but I don't think Novan is that bad."
Uti almost burst out laughing. For Uti herself, Novan was very bad. Being in a group with that boy was like being in a very, very scary place.
"Yes, maybe that's what you think, but not for me. We haven't started anything, let alone bought the ingredients and just made it, we don't even know what we want to make yet. And now you know what's making me pissed off to no end? Novan is unreachable, so I'm asking you and Marcell for help. I want to go to his house. I swear, it's too long."
Uti let out her breath, she was choking herself, explaining in long and fast sentences. She was being overpowered by her emotions at the moment, making Uti furious.
"You have to be enthusiastic, Ti, I'm sure you can do it, and I'm also praying that today your assignment can be completed too. And hopefully, Novan won't act up. I can only encourage you, I don't know what to do."
"No problem, thank you. I just need to be listened to, that's more than enough."
"Yes, and in my opinion, I think Novan is still sleeping."
Hearing Weeby's words, Uti snapped her fingers. "Well, I thought so too. That's an excuse that makes sense to me. Guys must still be late."
Marcell said it's not Novan's habit to wake up late, Novan often wakes up early."
"That's what your boyfriend said?"
"Yes, Marcell said that Novan must have woken up already. But I don't know what he's doing now."
Uti closed her eyes for a moment and said, "But it's possible that he's sleeping right now, isn't it? It could be that Novan stayed up late last night. And now he's still sleeping."
"That could be the case, I don't know. The only one who knows is Novan himself."
"Alright, I'll just get ready after this. By the way, what are you doing with Marcell?"
"You'll find out later, Ti."
"For example, if it happens to be the same as the other groups, what do you think?"
"I don't think it's a problem, Mr. Hockey also didn't say anything. You know that different hands produce different results, Ti. Even though there will be the same concept, the end result will be different."
"You're right, By, I'll hang up first. Thanks again for your help, and Marcell too, of course."
"Okay, see you tomorrow at school."
"Okay."
The next second, Uti pressed the red button icon on her phone screen. The phone connection was immediately disconnected. Uti smiled as she looked back at the list of addresses already in her hand. All she had to do was get ready and go.
Uti came out of her room first, for some reason, she wanted to see Omar first. Earlier, her brother had disturbed her. Uti finally found him sitting on the living room chair, struggling with his notebook.
Uti's brow furrowed. What's wrong with this kid? It was unusual for him to be holding a book this early in the morning; Uti rarely saw Omar studying hard. But even so, Uti liked it. It was better like this than going out to play.
Uti walked over, and then she chuckled. "You're studying, that's good, don't be so busy playing.
Omar flinched slightly at Uti's sudden voice. The boy turned his gaze from the book he was holding, he looked at Uti with annoyance, perhaps still remembering the incident in Uti's room a few moments ago when Omar got a scolding from Weeby.
"Who's studying? I'm not studying."
"Is that a book in your hand?" Uti moved closer.
"This book?" Omar lifted the book he was holding, showing it to Uti. "This isn't a textbook, it's a TTS book, a crossword puzzle, did you know that?"
"Of course i know, I'm sure you knew first." Uti snorted quickly as she rolled her eyes. "Why are you playing that? Better study, I'm really happy that you're holding a book."
"What's the difference? You're both studying, right?"
"Studying your school subjects."
"No, this is more fun. There's no difference anyway, crossword puzzles are dizzying and brain-draining, we're asked to think critically, then think of the right word to fit the required column. And that's where the fun lies."
Omar's very pretentious explanation, as if he were a very wise teacher, succeeded in making Uti sneer softly.
"Whatever, what did you want to do in my room?"
"I wanted to ask about this crossword puzzle, I had trouble answering the number five horizontal question, it's really difficult, and maybe you know."
"You just want to ask that?" Uti sighed softly. "I don't have time, I'm busy, I want to go."
"Going where?"
"You don't need to know, it's none of your business."
"You must want to play, right?"
"It's okay, you're the one who likes to play around. You don't know anything." Not wanting to bother her brother anymore, Uti stepped away from Omar.
"Do you want to go out? Do you have a boyfriend? Does anyone want to be with you? You so fat."
Omar's words, which sounded very painful, successfully stopped Uti's steps, and the girl turned around with her lips pressed together. She looked at Omar fiercely.
"What did you just say? Try repeating it again." Uti showed her fist to her brother. Omar immediately grinned at Uti, his neatly arranged white teeth showing, making Uti finally let out a long sigh.
The girl chose not to get angry. There were more important things. Uti had to get ready, so she went to the kitchen to eat. As she fed her mouth with a spoon, Susan suddenly entered the kitchen.
"Your grandmother is better, mom is happy and relieved now." Her mother engaged Uti in conversation as she put the dishes in the sink, Uti stared at Susan's back as she washed the dirty dishes.
Uti smiled and said, "Good mom, I'm happy to hear that. Can she walk again, mom?"
"It's still a little bit, her waist still hurts, but it will get better soon, as long as she rests regularly and takes medicine."
Uti nodded in understanding, then she thought of her father, Uti was very curious about this one, but discussing it now didn't seem like the right time. Uti also has to go. Let's discuss it another time.
"Mom, after this, I want permission to go, right?"
Susan turned around, her face now fully exposed to Uti. The middle-aged woman raised one eyebrow. "Where are you going, Uti?"
"At my friend's house, I want to do a group project, is that okay?"
"It's a school assignment, why don't I let you?" Susan chuckled softly. "No way, you just go, I'll let you. When do you leave?"
"After eating, mom. But I don't know when I'll be home, I'm not sure yet. I think it will take a long time, because I want to make handicrafts."
"Yes, no problem, just be careful on the road. I'll give you some money later."
"Thanks mom." Uti spread a big smile.
"Yes, you're welcome. Hurry up and finish your food."
Uti then continued to eat again. She thought about what she would do with Novan later. Whatever happened, today's task had to be completed too.