Please Stay Away

Cakra, without listening to their explanations, grew angrier. "I hate you both! And I won't let your relationship ruin my life!" With words full of anger, Cakra turned and left them, leaving Jayden and Agatha in a tense and conflicted atmosphere. After Cakra left in anger, Jayden sighed deeply. He then turned to Agatha, his face filled with regret. "Sorry, Agatha. I didn't mean to complicate things further by stating that we are a loving couple," Jayden said softly. Agatha absorbed Jayden's expression, sensing the honesty behind his apology. But she smiled instead. "I know you were just trying to protect me from Cakra. Thank you, Jayden," Agatha replied gently. Jayden nodded, but he still looked regretful. "I hope after this he won't bother you again. If he doesn't give up, I will do something to make him think twice." Agatha smiled faintly. She felt a sudden surge of emotions. "Thank you. We'll face it together." Jayden gently held Agatha's hand, grateful to have her support amidst the storm they were facing. Meanwhile, Cakra, hurrying towards his car, fumed with a sharp look. "Damn you, Jayden, you won't be able to take Agatha from me just like that. I will make sure your relationship crumbles." In his mind, Cakra plotted steps to sabotage Jayden and Agatha's relationship. His resentment and hatred cultivated a strong malevolent intention within him. "Do you think you can cross this line and escape the consequences? I will show you that this decision is a big mistake!" Cakra thought to himself as he opened his car door with intense emotion. With quick steps, Cakra left the place, carrying with him the determination to destroy the newly announced relationship between Jayden and Agatha. *** The next day, Cakra arrived at the campus with a fiery spirit. His face was beaming, as if a grand plan had been etched in his mind. He, who was usually lazy to go to the campus as a director, now had a clear purpose. A significant change was on the horizon because starting today, he planned to make Agatha fall for him. Stepping out of the car with confident steps, enthusiasm radiated from his sparkling eyes. "Today is a new day," he thought with unwavering determination. Entering the campus, he welcomed the cheerful atmosphere with a smile that never faded. His typically serious expression had now transformed into a friendly and charming demeanor. Each of his steps seemed lighter and calmer, as if the burden that had been on his shoulders had disappeared. In the corridor, Cakra encountered Agatha, who was walking ahead. With a sweet smile, Cakra approached her. "Hi, Agatha. Good morning?" he greeted cheerfully, as if the tense incident from yesterday had never happened. Agatha, sensing a change in Cakra's demeanor, responded cautiously. However, she only answered indifferently and briefly, "Good morning, Mr. Director." Cakra was surprised by Agatha's less enthusiastic response. Nevertheless, he tried to maintain his smile and continue the conversation with enthusiasm. Cakra tried to inquire further with a smile, but Agatha responded briefly. His once radiant face began to show a hint of irritation. Some students who saw them started whispering, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for Agatha. Cakra, despite realizing the escalating situation, continued to try to keep up his friendly appearance. "Agatha, do you have plans for lunch? Maybe we can—" Agatha politely but firmly cut in, "I'm sorry, Mr. Director. I have other plans. We can have lunch some other time, if I have the time." Some students who were still whispering noticed Agatha's discomfort and cast Cakra skeptical looks. Cakra, although feeling irritated, tried to hide his emotions. He really wanted to shout angrily in front of them for speaking wrongly about Agatha. Agatha then spoke a few polite words that essentially told Cakra to leave. "I'm sorry, Mr. Director, but I prefer to be alone now. We can talk later in a more suitable place." Cakra, starting to feel unwanted, nodded half-heartedly. He tried to smile to maintain his dignity, but his steps felt heavy as he walked away from Agatha who was now walking further. When the break ended, Cakra intentionally waited outside the classroom to invite Agatha for lunch at the cafeteria. Agatha swiftly walked out, and before Cakra could say anything, she firmly rejected him and left him there. Undeterred, Cakra decided to follow Agatha and Aluna to the cafeteria. With full confidence, he sat at a table not far from them, observing Agatha without caring about his surroundings. Feeling bothered by Cakra's presence, Agatha spoke to Aluna while rolling her eyes. "Aluna, he really can't understand the word 'no'. I feel very uncomfortable having lunch here." Aluna sighed deeply. "I see he keeps trying to approach you. What's really going on? I still don't understand how a director like him can behave so strangely." Agatha then recounted some previous incidents, causing Aluna to furrow her brow in surprise. Meanwhile, Cakra remained calm while enjoying his meal. After a while, feeling increasingly nauseated, Agatha decided to end her ordeal. "Mr. Director, we need to talk. Let's go to a quieter place." Cakra responded with a calm smile. "Okay, Agatha. Let's talk calmly." While he remained composed, there was a glint of interest in his eyes that made Agatha more frustrated. They both left the cafeteria for a quieter place to discuss Cakra's increasingly unacceptable behavior. Agatha took a deep breath before speaking. "What has been happening lately has made me uncomfortable. Please, stop your efforts to approach me. I want to maintain professional boundaries on campus, and I hope you can respect that." Cakra welcomed the request with a gentle smile. "Of course, Agatha. I will respect your wishes. But I hope we can still have a good relationship while on campus." Feeling that her request was not fully accepted, Agatha became even more irritated. "Mr. Director, this is not about having a good relationship on campus. This is about personal boundaries that need to be respected. I hope you can understand that." Cakra still smiled, but Agatha could see through him. "Yes, Agatha. I will keep my distance as you wish." Although he spoke all the right words, the smile on his face made Agatha increasingly convinced that Cakra did not truly respect her request. "I am serious about what I'm saying, Sir. Please stay away from me," Agatha said firmly. Cakra responded with a smile that seemed indifferent, "Okay, Agatha. I will stay away as you wish." However, his nonchalant demeanor and tone indicated that Cakra may not fully understand or respect Agatha's serious request. Agatha realized Cakra's insincere expression, feeling desperate. Despite knowing that Cakra was not someone easily influenced, her internal frustration boiled. "Why is it always so difficult to make him understand boundaries?" thought Agatha as she decided to excuse herself and leave Cakra. "He's truly an immature director," grumbled Agatha internally with a frustrated face.