Home For My Soul

61|Ser Often Together

Theo did not answer his mother's accusation, but from Aunt Ruth's facial expression, I guess he was sure that his son was serious about his remark. I'm sure Theo won't. He is too affectionate with his reputation than just humiliating Chika.

“I can't believe you stabbed me in the back like this, Amarylis. I thought you were a good girl. If I knew you were going to tease my son, I wouldn't let you come to my house every day and seduce him while driving you home.” Accused Aunt Ruth.

Matt laughed so much that we turned to him. “Mama didn't say anything wrong? Brother Amarilis who used to be fat and ordinary-looking which could attract the attention of Theo. I'm more suitable he seduce because we are more often together,” candanya.

“Tante Winara must have poisoned Mama's mind. Don't listen, Ma. Try Mom to ask herself. What did Mama see from Kak Amarylis during this six-month year as judged by the candidate besan Mama?” Matt shook his head.

“I think you learned good things from your teacher, it turns out he made you fight your own mama. You don't have to learn anything private with him anymore. I'll find another better teacher.” Aunt Ruth finally let go of me too.

My head suddenly hurts. This is what I'm worried about Theo's confession tonight. I still need this job. At least, until Matt graduates SMU. If I'm lucky, maybe he'll ask me to be his teacher in the first semester of college.

The scholarship announcement is uncertain. Yes, they contacted me even though the deadline was long gone, but the results of the penentententang interview. I don't know if they'll give me a full scholarship until graduation or not.

Yeah, nevermind. Its alright. I can find info from my index friend. Maybe he has an acquaintance who needs a private tutor for his son. It's even better if my new student is still first or second grade SMU. I have a certain income until I graduate college.

“Lo nothing?” ask Theo gently.

We were in front of my house. The meeting did not end smoothly, but it was in accordance with my expectations. Although Om was silent and Auntie dominated the conversation, they did not approve of our relationship. The reason is cliche, I'm poor.

Papa and Mama Katelia will do the same, so I'm not surprised anymore. I would be surprised if Om and Aunt gave my blessing so easily. That's a suspicious thing and I won't be lulled by it.

Aunty Winara's attitude is also reasonable. Which mother is not disappointed to see her daughter betrayed? Mama Katelia won't just be angry, she'll definitely throw Theo into piranha food. Mama hates men the most.

Theo and I were in a relationship before their engagement. So, Chika is his second woman, not me. But we're backstreet, so nobody knows. After tonight, then everyone will know me and Theo are lovers.

“I should have asked so. Are you okay?” my tukas. “You just scolded your mama and ignored your papa.”

“Gue already knows the risks of my confession today. What I did was nothing. Lo get ready. Mama will definitely come to you to stay away from me.”

“I have to go in now. I lost a student, then I need to find a new student.” I held the doorknob of his car. “Goodnight, Theo.”

“Goodnight.”

I sat on the edge of the bed and looked around my room. Fortunately, I still got this cheap room, so I didn't spend much on a room. I don't have to worry about the fare, because there's already a bike.

All I need to think about is the food. During Matt's teaching, I never got dizzy with dinner. Theo will definitely take me to lunch again. Brother Jericho has already begun to compile the thesis, so he is not a safe choice.

Tired of thinking about all that, I took a shower and changed clothes. Seeing that there was a slight gap in the curtain, I approached and tightened it. But I was curious to see the situation outside the gate of the house. Something in front of the fence surprised me.

After locking the door back, I rushed downstairs, then out of the house. He was already standing by the side of his car when I opened the fence. Her flat expression made me unable to read what she was thinking or feeling.

“What's up? Why haven't you come home?” many confused. The situation around us was already quiet, so it was not good for him to be outside alone. Although this environment is safe, he still has to be vigilant if there are malicious intentions.

“There are forgotten,” he said as he walked closer.

“What?” my many. He suddenly kissed my lips, then darted back to his car. “Theo!”

This guy is really outrageous! He still kisses without my permission! His car was away when I was still considering making calculations or letting him go. He stayed here for a few minutes just to do that?

Because of her, I can't sleep. When I returned to my room, my heart was pounding and my cheeks were heating up. He had long stolen the opportunity. I got confused myself. Do I feel angry or happy? Both make the heart beat faster.

My phone on the study table shook, then I immediately picked it up. I smiled reading Matt's name on the screen.

“Gue don't care what you're doing, meet me in the library now,”. The phone was cut off before I could say anything. Brother and sister are the same.

But I am happy to be able to do what I like. He called the library, so he still wanted me to be his private tutor. I immediately took my bag and came out of the room. When I opened the fence, I was surprised to see who was in front of him.

“Come, up.” He gave me his helmet.

Without asking, I complied by returning the bike to its place. He took me to our college library. But from the parking lot, he walked to the library, so I approached Matt. The young man was already sitting waiting in our favorite seat.

“We keep learning as usual and services Brother I will pay. I do not want to be taught by new people who are not necessarily as good as Brother.” He opened his book and prepared to study.

“I don't want to be considered as the one who taught you against your parents,” I said quietly, remembering the allegations of Aunt Ruth. It's not as painful as losing a job. It would be a bad note if he were to spread this to others.

“Which teens never fight parents?” said rhetorical.

“I still can't believe you said that to your mama.” I shook my head slowly while sitting by his side. “We are often together because we learn. I have no intention of seducing my own students.”

He laughed out loud. “Mama's accusation is very funny, so I answered so. Ugly, fat brother, what could pull in Theo's eyes? Want to seduce as good as anything—” He complained in pain because I hit his head. “Ya, already. Come on, start learning it,” persuade it.

Seeing his seriousness, then I fulfilled his request. I was calm to see him bring food for us to enjoy together. So, I don't have to worry about dinner. These two annoying youths turned out to be kind-hearted as well.

I know money is not a problem for people as rich as them, but I really appreciate his efforts to set aside money to pay for my services. He was really serious about going to college at the same college as his brother and father. But he can be independent. I don't know why he doesn't believe in his academic ability.

After learning, Matt came home on his own motorcycle. Theo's taking me to my rented room. He seemed to be borrowing some books in our library. Arriving at my residence, he stopped and waited until I got off.

“Don't go alone tomorrow. I'll pick you up and transfer you to the library.” He received the helmet I returned.

“How about your work with your papa?” many wonder.

“Gue will draft a proposal, so for the past two semesters I have focused on study.”

“So. Alright.” I wave my hand. “Cautious.”

I just turned around, she grabbed my hand and pulled me closer. Seeing the sneaky lightning in his eyes, I immediately protected myself with my free hand. He kissed the back of my hand, not my lips. It's good to keep stealing free kisses. Thankfully, my hand moved quickly.

“Pelit,” complained.

“First kiss. What else?” I said seriously. “You agreed we didn't cross the line until we were officially married. With your parents' response, I'm not sure we'll ever get married.”

He just laughed, then put his helmet back on. “Until tomorrow.”

The semester begins. Theo who was already not afraid of anything, showed me off to all the students. He walked down the campus while embracing my shoulder, unconcerned by the shocked gazes that turned cynical from everyone to us.

They must have thought our relationship was really over, because we hadn't reprimanded each other for a semester. They know today that their assumption is wrong. His parents chose another girl to be his future wife, unable to separate us.

Not far from my first lecture hall, Theo stopped stepping, so I did the same. He pulled me into a deserted corridor. Just be right. Does he want to do that here? Why is that all that is in his head?