
Uhuk... Uhuk... Uhuk...
Iren lightly hit my back, trying to stop the sudden coughing from choking on food.
I tried to push back with water until my throat was clear.
"What's wrong with you, Jun? Eat slowly, dong," said Iren frantically, sitting back in his chair, right in front of me.
"Sorry, Ren. I was afraid of the bell coming in, so hurry up," I replied looking for an excuse. In my heart, I begged Iren to continue his story. My curiosity tickled, who told me the truth. In fact, Opa Jer told us that no one knew about our marriage, except the principal.
However, thinking about the principal doing so, it was impossible. He's the loyal type of man, for the sake of securing his post.
"Ren, who's the story? Whose wedding is it?" ask me a little nervous.
"Do not know whose marriage is the same. But that one, he said, was married. Had not accidentally heard Mr. Surya nanya Bu Mutia, he said there were students who saw in the room Aluna there hajatan, when asked by his neighbors he said Aluna married, but it is true not also can not be ascertained," It was Iren's knee that made me pale.
I remember what Opa Jer said. He said no one should know they are married. It means I can't tell anyone, not even brothers and friends. If there is anyone who knows, then Opa Jer will assume I am the one who should be held accountable.
"It is impossible that he married, the son of a rich man, married young. Or maybe she's pregnant again?"
Uhuk... Uhuk.... Uhuk...
I choked back, and Iren got back up to pat me on the shoulder.
"Drink first. Slowly, Juni. Relax, rest is still a long time, really."
I can only grimace. "Aluna can't be pregnant, she'll always be stalked by her eyes" I chanted casually. For whatever reason, the defense for Alana just came out, which I regretted in the end.
"You, how, know Alana lives with her Opanya?"
Baffled. I have to answer what. No way I said I knew Opa Jer. I'm sure Iren will continue to scold me with various other questions.
"Secret."
Well, right, that's also not what I planned to be an answer to, just flowing through my tongue.
***
Aluna proved her point. After the first break, I went in to teach in their class, and the girl wasn't there.
His stubbornness did not diminish. I ignored the worry I felt while teaching, guessing if she had left home.
I try to stay focused, I have to be professional. Not because of one student, then 23 other students become victims.
After explaining for more than half an hour, I assigned the students to open the student worksheets, working on page 43. I sat in my chair, watching them one by one.
Vibrate in my pants pocket, disperse my long daydream. As soon as I pulled out the flat object, the ball of my eyes that had looked beautiful, immediately broke when reading the name on the screen.
I watched all the students who were seriously watching me. Only Hanum, who became my smiling friend Aluna noticed me. Guess what, that girl doesn't care about what I'm asking to do.
"Hanum, are you ready?" my tanyanya flat. I have to keep my authority.
"Eh, not yet, sir," he replied in a cry. "This is again I'm working on, but the face of the Father is shifting my world" he replied confidently. Afterwards, the entire student cheered him.
Woooooooo...
"Genit lu, Num!"
"Ganjen, um!"
"Caper (look for attention) you, Num?"
Her friends' wit doesn't seem to put her down, she's not even a perverted smile.
"Of course, don't make a fuss. Finished problem. You come out for a minute. The class leader, Mr. class, remains conducive, yes!" I asked Hendi, the class president.
I rushed to the park not far from their class. Tania still keeps calling me.
"Hello, Tan," I said after clearing my throat a few times.
"How long have you been picking up the phone? What are you, anyway? Lately every time I call, your number is not active, once active, you also do not lift. What are you, Juna? Don't tell me you want to avoid me. Don't tell me you cheated there?"
Tania's incessant attacks rendered her helpless. I could feel the girl's worry, and really, I didn't want to make her sad and worried.
However, to be honest about my current state, it is very difficult. I need time, and of course, there's no way to get to her on a phone call.
"You how are you? You're healthy, right?" Reply softly. I was never angry at Tania, and always gentle with her, because I would love her very much.
Tania is the perfect girl. The most beautiful gift of my life. She was beautiful, her daughter, smart, and humble, and of all things, she accepted me for who I was. Not like Aluna! Lah, kok?!
"good. You, yes, can always quell my anger. I've been nagging this, at length, you can divert the conversation with your soft voice!"
Tania's voice softened. Ah, my girl! The girl I love so much. I really don't want to hurt her, but how do I explain all this? I don't want to lose Tania.
We talked for an hour at length. After the first call, I disconnected the call and promised that in half an hour I would call her again. I promised him I would explain a lot, but I definitely need to get back to class now, check if those things are done by my students.
Tania was not angry anymore. For an hour we told stories. Luckily, I didn't teach until the last lesson.
"So, you didn't go to Germany, and you chose to teach?" Tania was a little surprised by my decision. He was a witness to how enthusiastic I was to take the exam and the selection for admission to a large company in Germany. The time after I was declared graduate, it was suddenly chosen to be an honor teacher in a private school.
"That's it, Tan. I have no other choice. Mom's old, so it's impossible to leave mom alone."
I'm a real jerk, big lier! But I can what? I don't have the courage right now to tell Tania the truth.
Hearing my reasoning, Tania could not say anything more. That's one of the reasons why I love Tania more and more. She can appreciate the decision I made, especially since my reason was to look after mom.
Living in Germany was a dream for both of us, but it could be put aside to keep my mother feeling.
"Oh yeah, how else. You may not be living alone either. If so, I'll be back there soon too. Find a job in your own country, the important thing is that we can be together."
I should have jumped in joy, this is what I was waiting for. I've missed Tania so much, and I want to hug her, but if she comes home and finds out about this fucking wedding, what?
"Are you happy I'm home?" Tania's question is very heavy I answered, but I have to.
"I can't wait for your arrival, baby!"