JUDITH

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED

Actually, Magda's mother, Irene's sister, still insistent on bringing Irene home. Not even reluctant to yell at the headmaster's sister and allege that the foundation's pihat had incited Irene so that the girl dared to be insolent.

Facing the most learned Bu Magda, but behaving like a person who has never been educated, the principal nurse must be extra patient. Fortunately, it was not long before Bu Duwina contacted and ordered the eldest daughter and her husband to leave the foundation immediately.

After that event, Irene became frequently silently crying. His change of attitude was drastic. If he had always stared hard with hostile eyes, now he did not dare to look at others at all. Always looking down and when approached even deeper down and suddenly crying.

The guidance teacher asked Yudith to speak more, giving words of entertainment that could make Irene's mood better. But Yudith did not do that. Not because he has his own thoughts.

To Irene who did not even speak, Yudith thought that the action was much more effective for Irene.  Like this time for example. While studying with her friends, Irene suddenly cried. When asked and comforted with many words, her cries were even more broken. Even worse, he also banged his forehead on the study table.

Ms. Yuliana who at that time had a turn to watch them study was made confused, but not long after Yudith who was supposed to be in the Chapel to help prepare for worship tomorrow morning suddenly appeared with Vivi. The little one again acted without his own initiative. Fortunately, this time it was not mischief.

"Good, thank goodness you're home." Bu Yuliana exhaled a sigh of relief, then rubbed Vivi's head. "Thank you, Vi, you called Bu Yudith."

The six-year-old smiled widely, proud that his actions this time were right. Even getting compliments. Meanwhile, Yudith stood up while stroking the head and back of Irene who was hugging tightly and hiding the face on her stomach.

"Wanna move into the room?" Yudith asked softly right in Irene's ears and the person immediately nodded. "Yes, I've, come on." Before leaving, Yudith told Eva to worry about books.

Yudith and Irene walked with Irene who kept holding her tightly, even clutching her waist, as if she was afraid that Yudith would leave. Perhaps the reason Irene cried earlier was because Yudith was not in the dorm to accompany her.

Once in the room Yudith was about to take a seat on Irene's bed, but the little girl was unwilling and urged Yudith towards her single bed. As soon as he went straight up and lay on his side facing the wall. It was still holding Yudith's hand tightly.

Yudith just let Irene do as she pleases the important thing to do no harm and she could feel calm. Because lately, precisely after the arrival of her brother at that time, Irena became a habit of hurting herself even though the frequency is small.

Usually it happens after Irene pensive long enough. When that was the case, Irene seemed to be immersed in her own world. In his world it was not what he thought and he faced. What is clear is so aware of his emotions immediately unstable and spontaneously self-harm.

The atmosphere suddenly became silent, no more sobbing sounds. Yudith leaned in to check on Irene. It turned out that the girl was already asleep, but her grasp was not slack at all. Yudith was not there and sat in his place.

With her free left hand she pulled the blanket over and was about to envelop Irene, but when she accidentally saw there was a scar on the girl's ankle that had grown a thin keloit, Yudith did not become enveloped, instead closer looking to check.

"Yes, God." Yudith murmured in shock as it turned out that the scar was not the only one. There were a few, but the most obvious was just one. When more carefully considered, the scar before like connecting. Say circular.

After that, Yudith examined the other leg. There are no scars on the ankle, but there are scars extending the range of three inches next to the inner calf. There were even signs of stitch marks.

Irene is already big and can help herself, no need for help when it comes to bathing and getting dressed. So, it makes sense that no caregiver has ever seen those scars. Moreover, Irene also more often wear pajamas with long arms and legs, school skirts were long below the knees.

"Why Dith?" Ms. Yuliana looked inside from the door that was opened.

Ms. Yuliana rushed in, then watched Irene's feet. "This is a used kayak tied up."

After that, Ms. Yuliana revealed Irene's higher skirt and the two immediately widened their eyes. On Irene's thigh there are a lot of scars, some colored white stripes similar to strecth marks.

The two exchanged looks of shock. Ms. Yuliana as the hostel mother as well as the person who received Irene when she came, felt already cheated. Physical examination is not one of the entry requirements. So, I never thought of doing it either. Once there was an incident like this it felt like the physical examiner needed to be put in place.

Suddenly Irene got up and immediately pulled her legs, then sat in the corner while hugging her legs. He did not look down to hide his face, instead he was staring at his two nannies. Staring with terrified eyes.

"No papa. Don't be afraid." Yudith climbed onto the bed and immediately carried Irene into a hug, then stroked her shoulders and back.

Ms. Yuliana sat down, and gently asked, "Is it still painful?"

Both Yudith and Bu Yuliana were ready to accept the fact that Irene would not answer, but it was unexpected that the girl had responded with a coil.

Feeling that there was an opportunity to take Irene's heart, Ms. Yuliana said softly, "If there's something you want to tell me, just tell me. Don'tbeafraid. Miss Yuli and Miss Yudith will listen, won't tell anyone and will help if Irene needs help."

Irene hugged and stared at Ms. Yuliana for a long time, but then hid her face in Yudith's chest.

"Irene wants Miss Yuli and Miss Yudith to do something? If Irene had just been quiet, we wouldn't have known what Irene wanted." Yudith pressed her cheek against Irene's head while continuing to stroke her hair.

Irene slowly looked up, looking at Yudith intently, like she was thinking about something. At the same time, Ms. Yuliana got the idea to provoke her reaction.

"Irene miss mom?"

Hearing Ms. Yuliana's question, Irene's body looked up, then stared timidly.

Pretending not to be aware of the reaction, Ms. Yuliana continued, "Tomorrow Sunday, Irene's mother, father, and sister said she would come to visit."

It was also when Irene suddenly breathed and her body trembled. He shook his head quickly, then hid his face in Yudith's chest.

While stroking Irene's back, Yudith looked at Ms. Yuliana. Without a word said, both of them also concluded that it was possible, Irene had experienced verbal torture in the past.

Not done by who? However, if you see the reaction just now .... Could it be his own family? Then why? What reason?