Home For My Soul

52|New Atmosphere

I went into the room and closed the door again. Aunt Ruth sat on one of the couches and pointed towards the chair in front of her as my seat. Though confused by the situation, I said. He smiled at me.

“Matt has spent more than a year studying with you in this house in the same room. Well, I think he needs a new atmosphere. Since he is eager to follow in the footsteps of papa and his brother, then it's good he began to enjoy time at your campus,” he explained enthusiastically.

“Do you have an idea where around your campus is suitable to be a place to study? Theo said, around the library there are tables and chairs that can be used for learning. Whaddya think? Can Matt learn with you there?” tanyanya expectantly.

“Of course you can, Auntie. These are important times for Matt, so I'm glad to hear Aunt cares so much about her learning spirit. I'll try to look around for places we can use to study together.” I approve of that proposal.

“Wah, great, then! You can study there starting next Monday,” he concluded.

He didn't do this for Matt's sake, but to prevent me and Theo from seeing each other often. He and I had no relationship. Aunt Ruth was overreacting. After all, there is a more practical way. He could find a replacement teacher for Matt.

His second son was already able to study independently, so whoever his teacher was, he would be fine. I don't want to lose this well-paid job. But if everything goes like this, I better find a private student somewhere else. Too bad, he'd rather keep me.

Maybe he didn't want to work hard to find a replacement who was at home facing Matt's frown. His son only likes to explore people's expressions of mischief. The more the person holds up, the more dear he will be. He just needs to find the right teacher.

“Are you and Theo having a fight?” sonata asked as we ate lunch together.

He became my lunchmate almost every day, because Big Brother was so busy. In addition to work, he has also focused on preparing his best proposal for him to submit in the next gas semester. I'm so proud of him. Despite taking a semester off, he was able to finish on time.

It's nice, he could take a short semester. I have the money to pay for that expensive semester. So, I'd better take regular classes. Naturally, he took that semester. He said he didn't want me to finish first.

“Why did you conclude so?” I asked back.

“Because you guys have not had lunch together on Monday and Friday,” he replied.

“Only ordinary misunderstandings. We both no one wants to budge,” I said right away.

“Ah, I so remember the misunderstanding between us last year,” regretted. “But I'm happy, we've been good friends again. Making friends with you is so much fun!”

“I'm also happy to be friends with you.”

Sonata is the only friend who accepts me for who I am. She didn't come close because I was beautiful, rich, and famous. I don't know what reason he would want to stay near me, but I wouldn't be disappointed if he stayed away from me one day. Because I realized, there are a lot of people who will make me lose the people closest to me.

That's also why I don't want to be too open with him about my personal matters. Even though we were close, I could not fully trust him. The person I trusted so deeply betrayed so deeply. It's not easy for me to open my heart to a friend anymore.

“Why should we study here, anyway?” matt sat by my side to begin our first lesson at my college. “Mama is really weird. What's wrong with studying at home?”

“You will get used to it after a few days we study here,” entertain me.

This place is indeed not a location as quiet as a study room in his home, but the orders of superiors must be obeyed. After all, Aunt Ruth was the boss and mother of my students who had the right to determine where her son studied.

He sighed in annoyance, then put down a parcel with the label of the cake shop. “I don't like to study hungry, so I bought some snacks and drinks for us.”

“Thank you,” I'm happy.

The first three days of learning with a new atmosphere, Matt was very fussy. But entering the fourth day, he was already used to it and could study quietly. By the next week, he had already relaxed and did not complain about our situation anymore.

The atmosphere of the library is also conducive. Sometimes there was a group of students who did not know themselves to joke and laugh out loud around us. Thankfully, I didn't have to bother reprimanding them, as there were other students doing it.

In addition to teaching Matt, I was also still busking and increasingly getting offers to play the violin at a big event. Sometimes I meet Theo or his family, but they both ignore me.

Only Matt came closer and was surprised to see my appearance. Not infrequently, he asked to be allowed to duet with me. Usually the invited band does not refuse. They are happy to take a break. Really good young man.

“Kak Jericho!” I immediately approached and hugged him who was standing near the campus gate. “What is Brother standing here early in the morning?”

“Such as talking about ghosts use the word come to.” I'm trying to joke.

“I told you, be careful. It's like you don't know how our world works. Rich people with rich people, while poor people, yes, just think for yourself.” He took my hand, then took me to walk towards our college building.

“The advertising shooting is done?” ask me want to know, as well as divert the topic.

Teaching Matt to talk about Theo, as well as being with Sonata. During my time with my brother I should talk about him too? My attempts to forget him and move on could fail miserably. I just want one day not to think about that young man.

“Iya. I almost got scolded by producer.” He's clucking pissed.

I knew offending her work would make her forget about the topic she was discussing earlier. “Lo? What's up?” many surprised.

She is a talented model, but looks are not the only capital Sister can be a famous model. Brother is also very disciplined and does not demand much every time you get a project. She's not the spoiled model her crew hates.

“Rahma, your friend, comes almost every day to the set. He made the director upset because of his actions that disrupted the filming.” He sighed loudly.

“Rahma is not my friend,” my error.

“Friends Katelia, yes, your friend,” she said annoyed. I'm laughing a little. “He is much worse than the fan who has followed me faithfully from the beginning I started this career.”

Bizarrely. Why did Rahma suddenly come to the set of Kak Jericho? As far as I know, they were never close when we were SMU. Brother is too busy with his career, so he is rarely at home. What caused Rahma to interrupt her work?

Ah, it's impossible. Does Rahma like Brother Jericho? He is getting better looking every day. Moreover, his geeky face changed towards a handsome and handsome adult male. There is no teenage age left on his face and body. When did she start falling in love with her sister?

“Eh, look at that,” whispered a student who saw me and Brother passing by.

“Not managed to get close to Theo, he started teasing Jericho,” said another, understanding the meaning of his friend.

“Sadly girl,” said another student.

“Already, don't listen.” He put his hand on my shoulder. “Which lecture room did you go to? I inter.”

We had lunch together before we split up. Sonata hadn't arrived yet, so I sat down in my usual chair and pulled out the morning lecture book. He came with a cheerful face, transmitting his happiness to me. She refused when I took her to lunch with my sister.

Hearing that there was a commotion in the corridor, I ignored the student's screams and walked to the campus gate. Those who stood to my right and left turned their eyes behind me. No matter what was there, having lunch with Brother was more interesting.

“Wah, they are really compatible, yes!” screeched a student with a stifled voice.

Oh. I knew exactly who they meant. Seeing that Brother was waiting beside his motorcycle, I approached. He helped put a helmet on my head, and then we left. He chose a quiet restaurant as usual.

“I will spend Christmas and New Year holidays in Medan, so you have to take care of yourself,” Brother said seriously.

Understanding the point, I nodded. “I'll take care of myself, just relax,” I said casually. “How about Sister's proposal? Everything smoothly?”

He nodded slowly. “I'll be testing in early December. So, I can start my script next semester. Everything is in order, just need to check the data I have collected.” He smiled proudly.

“Tumbens. Who helped Brother do the research?” I just don't believe it.

“Reclaration.”

In the afternoon, I taught Matt in the library. He brought a bag of snacks and drinks for us to enjoy together. Although I didn't get any more free dinners, the ones he brought were very filling. So, I don't need to eat anymore to arrive at the room later.

“Kak,” call Matt. I muttered softly while tidying up my books and stationery. “Be careful on the road. Because I noticed these few days, someone was watching the movements of Brother.”