I'm with you, Mr. Teacher

Initial Complexity

Sandalwood again looked at the paper dissolve as soon as it arrived in his hand.

"I like to take it everywhere, because this paper always makes me feel close to Cakka. I don't know what it would be like if the snatcher managed to get him to escape that time." Sandalwood's gaze switched from the surface of the paper to the Teak's eye bead. "Thank you, sir, for saving this paper."

Teak just smiled. He could feel solemnity in the eyes of Sandalwood which was somewhat different from usual.

"If we hadn't broken Papa's ban that night, Cakka would still be here." Cendana spoke slowly as he went to the large Cakka photo displayed in the middle of the wall, among the posters of world musicians who had been observed by Jati.

"Because not wanting to miss the idol band concert, Cakka whined to me, asking for company after Papa forbade him to go to watch. Thanks to Aunt's help, we managed to escape. Nahas, that night was Cakka's last night enjoying the music." Sandalwood. His back began to shake slowly.

Teak waited without getting up from his seat. This story is what he wanted to know the most, the beginning of Sandalwood like a frightened person when he heard loud music.

"He was the scapegoat of the riot that was somehow caused. An unknown person stabbed Cakka many times in front of my eyes. He just released it after Cakka was lifeless again. Through the constant thumping of music, I witnessed the tragic murder from a very close distance." Sandalwood can't take it anymore. His dashed voice interspersed with sobs.

Hearing the girl's roaring cry, Jati approached her. He immediately held both of his shoulders that were getting violently shaken. Beyond a doubt, Cendana immediately turned around and spread her tears on Jati's chest.

"Sir didn't even get to say anything, sir." Cendana's roar really heart-wrenching Jati.

Although it should not be like this, Jati is not possible to brush off the head of Sandana that is increasingly tight in his chest. He understood very well the condition of this girl after exploring all her stories.

"It's only natural that fear and guilt come back every time you hear music. But until when?" Teak spoke softly after Cendana's cry subsided. "Slowly, make peace with the music for the sake of Cakka. Because look at this room ..." Teak spread the view. "... how much the boy admired music. From there, he must be sad to see you like this. He certainly doesn't want you to constantly blame yourself for his disappearance."

When Jati suddenly stroked her hair, Cendana only realized her position. He gasped, then pushed slowly the Teak body.

"Sorry, Sir. I ...."

"It's okay. I get it." Teak took over, responding casually, before Cendana already felt bad.

Sandalwood glanced at the chest of the Teak field, the stain of her tear marks left there.

***

*Somewhere it came from, suddenly four or five sharp-armed men attacked Jati and her friends. Since there was absolutely no time to think of any other way, they chose to scatter, fleeing into the crowd in order to escape the attackers' gaze. Teak itself, first run as fast as possible along the edge of the crowd. Seeing the chase action accompanied by sharp weapons, the atmosphere suddenly noisy. They're panicking. Not a little hysterical fear. When the situation gets out of control, Jati chooses to break through the crowd, so it is easier to trick someone who is so passionate about killing his life.

The agility of the movement of the feet of Teak slowed down, after being able to turn his head and no longer found signs of the man approaching. This opportunity was used by Jati to turn the bow, making the man dressed all in black lose track.

Suddenly the shrill scream of a woman became the only center of attention in the midst of the chaos. Teak to watch*.

"DON'T!" teak screams echoed in one night. Along with that shout, he rose from his lying position and immediately sat down with a loud breath. His chest rose and fell rapidly, like after a gallop. Sweat spots adorned his forehead.

"Astagfirefull!" Jati rubbed her face.

Suddenly the piece of the incident returned to incarnate a nightmare, after some time Jati managed to sleep quietly without it. After his breathing pattern gradually recovered, Jati grabbed the phone on the nightstand to make sure it was at what time. Having entered the dawn prayer time, Jati uncovers the blanket and gets out of bed. He went to the bathroom to take ablution.

After the dawn prayer, Jati sank herself on a study desk chair located in the corner of the room. He made a few jokes, before pulling the top drawer and pulling the newspaper out of it.

Again, Music Concert Swallowed Soul Casualties



Thus the title of the headline that is printed thick on the front page. Although it has been a few months, Jati is still creepy, even if only reading the title of the article.

Teak folded the origin of the paper, then hurriedly returned it into the drawer. He was increasingly unable to read the contents. He let out a long sigh many times, as if he was struggling to ease something.

*That child ....

God, why is it so complicated*?

***

Upon arrival at school, Jati just floated a makeshift smile towards Cendana while parked their respective bikes, then stepped first towards the teacher's room. It made Sandana silent for a while in the parking lot, while observing the back of the man away slowly.

What the hell is it?

The slow steps of Sandalwood who was walking down the corridor while continuing to think about the possible causes of the Teak attitude change, were blocked by the appearance of Bu Susi, who was clearly deliberately blocking her path.

"What's up, Mom?" ask Cendana while trying to stay polite.

"Mother pay attention, you're close, yes, same Mr Jati?" ask Miss Susi back while holding her back.

Due to lack of understanding this chat will lead to where, Cendana confused answer it. Suddenly, Susi pulled him over and sat on an iron bench that was available at the edge of the corridor.

"So gini ..." Susi put on a serious look. "... Ever, no, Mr. Jati talked to you about the woman of his dreams?"

Sandalwood shook firmly with a frowned.

Susi thought for a moment to change the shape of her question, which perhaps Sandalwood could understand better.

"Well, no, Mr Jati told you, if he likes someone at this school?" Bu Susi's eyes sparkled waiting for the answer she wanted.

Sandalwoods back. The wrinkles on his forehead are deep.

Susi's mom started to pout.

"Huh, no, Mr Jati told you about Mom?"

Sandalwoods back. Is important? The ideal in the heart.

"Times, anyway?" This time, Susi did not have to wait for Sandalwood's response. He immediately got up from his seat and stepped away in a super chaotic mood. His legs were tightened. Seeing him, Sandalwood clucked softly while shaking.

***

Teak has never seen this. After Cendana showed Cakka's room, heavy considerations churned in her mind. It affects the way of teaching that is rather rigid and not as enthusiastic as usual. The students can feel it.

Therefore, after school hours, Jati wants to go somewhere, which hopefully can make her calm again. Or get a clue as to what to decide. Because he felt that the place was also suitable for Sandalwood, Jati waited for the girl next to the security guard post. This time he deliberately did not wait in the parking lot, in order to avoid monitoring Bu Susi.

Cendana has replied and agreed to Jati's invitation via WA. So when meeting next to the security guard post, they immediately left without the need for further negotiations. Sandalwood doesn't know where Jati will take him. All he knew was that the real Teak had returned this afternoon, having disappeared this morning.

About 40 minutes later, they arrived at an orphanage. Teak directly directs the handlebars of his bike to the left side of the building, under a mango tree that seems to be very familiar with his bike.

After parking the bike, the two walked towards the main door. Only one knock accompanied by a greeting by Jati, a middle-aged woman of lush stature was present to open the door.

"Eh, Nak Teak," greeted her with a perfectly fluffy smile.

Teak immediately grabbed the woman's hand and kissed her.

"Oh yeah, you know, Mom, this is Sandalwood, Teak disciple." Teak's gaze turned to Sandalwood. "Sendana, this is Ms. Fatimah, the head of this orphanage."

Actually Cendana would rather if Jati introduced him as a friend. But .. yes, that's it.

***