Vladd's study CLUB, which consisted of girls from his class, disbanded, as Vladd missed his "alone" atmosphere. Vladd prefers to stay in his room rather than hanging out with friends. It's not that Vladd is arrogant or arrogant.
But that's what the baby is born with. Vladd likes to be alone. Be friends with silence. Enjoy the silence. Not interested in being a cool kid. Vladd's friends, like Marigold and Nanda-Nandi, lost a lot. They couldn't understand why a guy like Vladd could exist in the world. Vladd already has everything. There are treasures, friends too. But he chose his "lonely" friend, staying in the room. Everyone was disappointed with Vladd's decision which they considered one-sided. However, they can't do anything about it either. The joint study club disbanded. Studying together without Vladd is like eating rice without soy sauce (for those who like soy sauce). Tasteless.
Tonight Vladd was alone in his room. His cell phone rang.
Vladd lazily answered.
"Yeah? Ohh, you, Marigold. What's wrong?" said Vladd, wearily.
Without further permission, Marigold burst out like a firecracker.
"You're selfish, Vladd! Why don't you want to study with Mar again? Is it because James threatened you? Or was it Perry who forbade you? Mar doesn't understand! What's your real reason? If you don't like Marigold, go with your other friends. "Just say it straight. There's no need to keep it hidden! You'll get cancer in your heart, then you'll give up!"
Hey, sadist! Marigold is very fierce. Vladd couldn't even answer anything. Makes Marigold even more annoyed. Annoyed, annoyed, become one.
"Come on, talk, Vladd! Don't just stare!"
"What should I say?" Vladd said innocently.
Marigold couldn't take it anymore. Immediately disconnect. Vladd continued his daydreaming until the call for dinner came. Aunt Zuleha was knocking on Vladd's door. Normally, there was already an alarm, Bibik was determined to knock on the door. Vladd turned on the monitor screen.
"I'm not hungry, Sis. Tell Mami, I'm not hungry," Vladd said first.
"Well, Madam and Sir are eating out, Mas. Katailya, Mas Vladd, was told to follow me to a restaurant on the street..."
"Auntie didn't hear, did she?" Vladd interrupted, annoyed. "I'm not hungry. I don't want to eat. Not at home, not outside! Tell Maryati, Auntie. Let her tell Mami."
Aunt Zuleha looked confused.
"Especially?" Vladd asked impatiently.
"Maryati went too, Mas. She said Madam told her to go to a shop or something, order something like that. Ahh, Bibik wasn't clear, Mas."
"Okay, I'll call Mami later." Vladd turned off the monitor.
Aunt Zuleha went to the back again.
Vladd is too lazy to call Mami Smirnov. He just stared blankly. Her mobile phone. Suddenly he was shocked, his cell phone rang loudly. Vladd read his mother's name on the cellphone screen.
"Mommy, Vladd isn't hungry. Vladd doesn't want to eat out."
Smirnov's chuckle was heard.
"In fact, Mami Mo said, you don't have to come here. The dinner is very formal, Vladd. No one is bringing children," explained Smirnov.
Bringing children? Vladd frowned to himself. Indeed, he is a small child, to use the term carrying all the children. Annoyed! He's already big. Soon you'll be sixteen. Not children anymore.
"That's all for now, darling? Mami's been waiting for me. It's not nice to stay in the restroom for a long time."
Click. Smirnov broke off the relationship.
Vladd looked inside the refrigerator. There is still half of his favorite carrot cake left. Vladd sliced it into a large slice, then took a sip of apple juice straight from the bottle. Carrot cake and apple juice are enough to fill your stomach tonight. Vladd brought his food and drink onto the bed.
In bed Vladd's subnotebook was waiting. It wasn't long before Vladd was lost in his preoccupation, fiddling with the computer. For a moment Vladd was silent, as if inspiration had arrived.
If Marigold and her friends "ran away" because Vladd didn't want to study together anymore, why didn't she make new "friends"? It's true that Vladd's e-mail friends are stocked. But Vladd needed more than that.
Starting that night, Vladd increasingly locked himself in his room. Very busy with his computer stuff. Vladd only goes out for school. It was also forced. At school I just want to go home quickly. So that we can continue the messing around.
Smirnov and Eraisuli were worried again. In the past, they were relieved to see Vladd being able to socialize with his school friends. Now, Vladd has locked himself away again. Don't hang out with anyone. Chat only via e-mail. HP is always inactive. As indifferent as Smirnov and Eraisuli were, they were worried too. Because Vladd is their only child. Smirnov is active in various social organizations for what? Eraisuli collected money until it was hard to count, and for whom? Why are they super busy, super busy, if they don't take care of their own children? That's why today Vladd's parents promised to come home quickly. At five in the afternoon they were already home sweetly.
Out of habit, Smirnov and Eraisuli deliberately visited Vladd's room. Vladd was very surprised when the door alarm rang, it turned out that his mother and father were waiting. Vladd hurriedly opened the door to his room with the remote.
"Dear Vladd, what are you doing?" Mami Smirnov was curious, trying to peek at the monitor screen, wanting to know what Vladd was doing.
Vladd turned off his computer. Smirnov was offended. Eraisuli was also offended. He was annoyed that Vladd treated his own mother like a child. You can't copy a friend's work.
Eraisuli glared fiercely. "Papi said, turn it on!"
Vladd shook his head, convinced. "No way, Pi, Vladd's work isn't finished yet. When it's finished, you can look at it. You can try it to your heart's content!"
Eraisuli's forehead frowned.
"What are you actually doing? Why are you keeping it a secret from Mami? With Papi? You're not making something that violates the law, are you?" Eraisuli asked.
"No, Mr. Eraisuli. Your son doesn't make illegal things. You don't need to worry. The police have no reason to arrest your son," explained Vladd silly.
Vladd grabbed his mother's hand, leading her out of the room. "Mami, go out first. Instead of gathering here, Mami would be better off taking Papi for a walk. To the mall, grandpa, to a cafe, grandma. Whatever you want to do. The important thing is not to hang out in Vladd's room."
Mami Smirnov complied. Eraisuli trailed behind him. Before Vladd closed the door to his room with the remote, Eraisuli turned around.
"Don't mess around, okay, Vladd? Don't embarrass Mami-Papi."
Vladd grinned. Embarrassed? Yes, definitely not. In fact, it's possible that Vladd's parents are proud of Vladd. Yes, because Vladd is planning something great.
After days, even close to weeks, Vladd "curried himself away" in his room, he was finally able to sleep soundly. Early in the morning Vladd was making noise throughout the house. The orblak troops (rear people like Maryati, Bik Zuleha, Johan, Narsakip, Lukijo) were told to gather in the living room. Mami Smirnov and Papi Eraisuli were also detained by Vladd. You can't do any activities before Vladd shows off his masterpiece.
"Hurry up, Vladd! Many people are waiting for Mami! It's not every day that charter planes are inaugurated!" complained Smirnov, agitated.
Eraisuli looked anxious, checking his watch which he had just glanced at fifteen seconds ago.
"Papa doesn't have much time either. This morning Papi chaired the shareholder meeting. It's not good, Papi invited them. Hurry, Vladd, we're all in a hurry!"
Vladd smiled mischievously.
"Vladd knows, everyone needs to hurry. But Vladd only asks for five minutes," said Vladd, projecting the OHP onto the wall. Everyone stared at the wall, curious.
On the wall you can see three-dimensional slides with hilarious pictures. A little girl holding a fat cat, chasing a mouse.
Vladd runs his OHP. There is a garden. The mouse appears to be hiding in the garden. The little girl and her fat cat also entered the garden. Chasing mice. Then the fierce park guard joins in chasing the mouse, the little girl, and the cat.
The slide goes again. A magnificent palace. "Stop-stoooppp!" shouted Smirnov, panicking.
"Mommy doesn't have time to watch children's films! Is that enough, Vladd? Mommy's late!"
Smirnov immediately left the house. On the other hand, Eraisuli slumped in his chair. Awestruck. He looked at Vladd, as if he couldn't believe that the young boy in front of him was his own son.
"Daddy's late too?" Vladd asked, unable to hide his disappointment. Weeks of work were only considered children's films.
"You made it, Vladd? - Did you make it yourself?" Eraisuli asked back.
Vladd nodded.
"How many stages did you make?" Eraisuli asked with interest.
Vladd was stunned.
"How many stages, Vladd?" Eraisuli pressed.
"Seven stages, Pi. Do you know what I'm doing? Do you understand?" Vladd half couldn't believe it.
"You made a new game. Yes, right?"
Vladd nodded quickly, then smiled happily. It turns out there are also those who want to appreciate his work. And that's Eraisuli. Vladd's own father. Just let Mami Smirnov settle down. Never mind the orblak. They won't understand what has just been displayed before their eyes. The important thing is that Eraisuli understands.
Eraisuli pressed his cellphone, and spoke to
secretary, "Ranti, please postpone the meeting after lunch. You contact the shareholders. Tell them, I have urgent business. Yes, yes, I will definitely come."
Eraisuli turned off her cellphone, smiling at Vladd.
"Come on, come to Papi's study. You can continue your presentation there."
Everyone looked at Eraisuli and Vladd who were walking cheerfully towards Eraisuli's study, confused. Maryati was the first to wake up. Something strange has happened.
"Mas, Mas Vladd," called Maryati timidly, "Mas Vladd has to go to school. The pick-up bus will be here soon."
Vladd turned his head, uncertain. He looked at Eraisuli, looking for support.
"Tell the bus driver, Vladd will go alone. Or if necessary, he doesn't have to go to school today!" Eraisuli said firmly.
Vladd said yes happily. Eraisuli smiled in amusement. Maryati pouted. The presentation in the living room ended.
In Eraisuli's work room, Vladd was very enthusiastic about presenting the game he had just made. Game title: Nino, Mouse Prince. Vladd explained about the traps he made. Regarding Felicia, the fat cat who, if thrown, could become a bomb. About Sarah, a descendant of a cruel witch. And so on and so on.
After Vladd finished his presentation, Eraisuli smiled broadly.
"What did you learn today, Vladd?"
"What? Three hours of exercise, three hours of physics practical and photography class, then..."
"Today you don't have to go to school, you have to go with Papa to meet Uncle Boyke."
"Uncle Boyke? Who is that?" Vladd asked, surprised.
"Oom Boyke Sumampouw, Papi's friend, owner of Cipta Selaras!" Eraisuli explained, excited.
"Create Harmony? What else is that?"
Eraisuli looked at Vladd, impatient. How come a company that is so big and so popular doesn't its son know? But seeing Vladd's innocent eyes, he realized. Vladd is still a little boy. He doesn't understand the most powerful multimedia communications company in this country.
"Ah, that's enough, Vladd. Anyway, just follow Papi. We'll go straight to Uncle Boyke's place!" emphasized Eraisuli.
Vladd was still stunned.
''Quick, Vladd, change clothes! Don't forget to bring your presentation materials!"
Vladd hurried to his room. Change into a neat shirt. Suddenly he remembered that he hadn't showered yet.
"That's cool, meeting Uncle Boyke. How stupid!" Vladd muttered as he grabbed his subnotebook, then left.
That afternoon Vladd presented again. This time in front of Uncle Boyke and a number of his company's expert staff. After the presentation, Uncle Boyke immediately shook Vladd's hand tightly. The expert staff also surrounded Vladd. Vladd became sullen, embarrassed.
Eraisuli came, whispering in Vladd's ear.
"You take a look inside the studio here, Papi, please talk business with Uncle Boyke."
After that, Vladd just obeyed and was led in and out of the sophisticated Cipta Selaras studio. Oom Boyke, an expert staff member, was very friendly in explaining the technical equipment and sophisticated multimedia technology that the company had implemented. At first Vladd was excited too, asking questions here and there. But after a while he got bored.
"What are my father and Uncle Boyke doing? It's taking so long?" said Vladd annoyed.
The expert staff smiled friendly. "It'll be over soon, Sis. Mr. Eraisuli is discussing the copyright issue with Mr. Boyke."
Vladd's forehead furrowed, thinking. Copyright? Copyright what? Nino, the Mouse Prince? Vladd wondered to himself. But he was too lazy to ask his expert staff, Uncle Boyke. So that later Vladd will ask Uncle Boyke directly or his own father.
In front of Uncle Boyke's room, Vladd saw Eraiuli shaking Uncle Boyke's hand. They both looked equally happy.
Vladd went straight to him.
"Uncle Boyke, are you talking about copyright with my dad? What copyright? My new game? Nino, Prince Mouse? How come I'm not being talked to? I'm the one who created that game. Not my dad. I have the right to be talked to!" croaked Vladd who suddenly could speak fluently.
Uncle Boyke and Eraisuli looked confused and panicked. They really weren't ready to be attacked by Vladd suddenly like this. Luckily, Eraisuli was able to quickly rack his brains.
"Listen Vladd, your game is only a small part of what Papi discussed with Oom Boyke. Only touched on it a little. Papi and Oom Boyke talked more about other businesses. Businesses that you don't need to know about!" Eraisuli explained.
Uncle Boyke nodded.
"That's right, Vladd, your uncle and father were talking about business. It's useless for you to join in.
You won't understand. That's why you're invited to take a tour of the studio.
So it's not too late," added Oom Boyke.
Vladd was still looking at Uncle Boyke and his father with a suspicious look.
"You were happy, weren't you, Vladd? What were you looking at?" Eraisuli changed the conversation.
"Must be happy!" said Uncle Boyke, smiling.
"If you want, you can do an internship here, Vladd. Not bad, increase your knowledge."
Eraisuli laughed proudly. "There, listen, Vladd! You can apprentice!"
"And let my ideas be blackmailed by this company? No way! I don't want to do an internship. If I work here, I have to be paid handsomely. Paid according to what I give!" Vladd said curtly.
Uncle Boyke and Eraisuli looked at each other, surprised.
"No, Vladd, Uncle doesn't want to bully you at all. If you're here, Uncle will make sure you are paid well. If necessary, Uncle will give you some of Cipta Selaras shares. We'll share, Vladd!" Uncle Boyke persuaded.
Eraisuli glared in surprise. He himself, who has been close friends with Uncle Boyke for years, has never once been offered a share. This was Vladd, a little boy he had just met, suddenly offered. This is messed up!
"What about you, Boyke? In the past, every time I wanted to buy shares, you always refused. Eh, you even offered Vladd this. Don't mess around!" Eraisuli scolded.
"If you were as clever as Vladd, I would have given it to you a long time ago, Er. You just have to say so. But you're not Vladd. You didn't create your own game. I can't be generous with you!"
Eraisuli looked at Uncle Boyke, annoyed. Vladd became silent. Don't know what to say.
"Let's just go home, Vladd. The air here is rotten!" asked Eraisuli to lead Vladd away. When Vladd and Eraisuli arrived at the front door, Uncle Boyke shouted, "Uncle, are you waiting for the new games, Vladd?"
Eraisuli turned his head. "Watch out, Boyke! If you dare distribute Vladd's game, I'll take you to court!" threatened Eraisuli.
Uncle Boyke didn't comment, he just grinned. Eraisuli's face became cloudy. It looks really too late.
"I'm sorry, Vladd, Papi didn't think it could turn out like this. But Papi promises, Papi's lawyer will definitely take action if Uncle Boyke does something wrong."
Vladd smiled slightly. Makes Eraisuli curious.
"Why are you smiling? Is something funny?"
Vladd shook his head quickly. "No, Pi. Vladd forgot to tell me, yesterday when I came home from school, Vladd had already registered the copyright for the game. Nino, Prince Mouse has already been patented. Papi doesn't need to worry anymore. Uncle Boyke can't distribute the game created by Vladd."
Eraisuli laughed out loud. Vladd also laughed. The two of them were a gimme five, really close.