
"Still at home in the cottage?" asked papa at lunch in the afternoon at one of the restaurants, with Radit, Bima and Almira, Mr. Muhtar took a special time today to date with his three children. Bima was a bit pouting because today there should be additional tutoring, but unfortunately after being picked up by the papa, had not had time to change uniforms already headed to the cottage to pick up Almira.
"Anyway, it's just saturated with activity," replied Almira honestly. The key word he can get through his depression is dare to express his feelings to his family, he is not comfortable will say, he is happy will also say.
"Then?" papa stared at the princess intensely, it seemed like there would be serious discussion, and since Almira improved, Mr. Muhtar would pay more attention to the princess.
"Pa .I want to go to college," Almira stuttered to express her intentions. She was afraid that her father would reject her.
"Lecture?" repeat papa while frowning. She never imagined Almira returning to college after a mental breakdown some time ago. You will probably continue your studies after 1 or 3 years. But this, just recovered a month already asked for college. He was still worried about Almira. "Medicine?" guess papa is a little hesitant because Almira wants to become a doctor is a dictation of the mother.
Almira shook her head, obviously she refused to become a medical student again. His brain is no longer able to accommodate the demands of science that is so complicated. For this beautiful girl, she wants to study in a major that uses more skills and creativity, no need to dwell on complex counts.
"Then?" ask papa back.
"If I go to private school and major in IT, can I?"
Papa's speechless. He was shocked by Almira's request. A major that has never once glimpsed Almira before. Forgot, Almira did not have the view for college. "Why move the bow?" ask papa further. He also did not want to immediately obey the wishes of Almira, both bad need to be considered more, given the fluctuating condition of Almira. I have not consulted with Dr. Ibram either.
"Have you told Dr Ibram?" Mr. Muhtar is not the only decision-maker in Almira right now.
"Not yet, I still say the same papa," said Almira relaxed. "Eh same Kang Aqil too," he continued with a sinless face. An Almira named a man who succeeded in making Radit choke.
"Al's Broker?" ask Radit to the point.
"No, but he really likes you!"
Radit choked again, since it was rather nimble Almira was indeed that bucket. Privacy issues and secrets are better not to be told to the beautiful girl.
"Have confidence in you, ma'am! he likes you, ck!" Radit clucked. How not, Mbak Al whose condition is somewhat something can attract the attention of other youths. What would happen if he was really mentally normal. "Surely he does not know you are sick again," the judges began to react, even while eating can be julid like that, until now Mr. Muhtar did not accept if anyone considered Almira sick. He patted his second son's shoulder.
"Good talk," he reprimanded in a cynical tone. While Almira only chirped in annoyance, "Origin you know, Dit. Kang Aqil found out about my illness at Ibram's doctor."
"Doctor Ibram tell you about your history?" Mr. Muhtar disagreed with the decision of doctor Ibram. Either way, Almira's condition is the secret of doctors, patients and patients' families. Very loosening of the code of ethics if Doctor Ibram explained it.
"Don't tell me plainly like, Pa. Doctor Ibram just said that my condition is not stable, that's possible."
"Must be clarified, Pa. Don't let your child be considered gi--," Radit's mouth spontaneously silenced a lump of tissue by Almira. Julidnya kebangetan mouth that Radit. Feels like a stove is going down.
"Yes, papa will clarify. Back to the topic, Al. Are you sure you want to go to IT college?"
"Surely, Pa!"
Almira shook her head, "Weight. Al's brain has been a lot of shortcomings."
"In IT it's also heavy, Al. You willing?" Mr. Muhtar seemed to convince Almira up to hundreds of times in choosing his upcoming college majors.
"Calculate, Pa."
"Les alone, Ma'am If you want IT field. I can access a computer, right?" Radit tries to influence the decision of his older brother. IT majors on several campuses are indeed one of the majors with high grade. Of course the burden of his college eyes is heavy.
"So, there is a science that is obtained by self-taught or taught fundamentally," explained Almira, it makes perfect sense.
"Papa does not forbid, it's just that papa has not dared to make a decision, papa does not want you to spend in class and make you ashamed for life." This is how the father's protective attitude, enough to fail in educating Almira and lucky to still be cured. For the benefit of the child, he does not want to try.
"But papa agrees?"
"If Doctor Ibram is, then papa is."
"Mama must be yes, too" chirped Bima who had been chewing food and now even focus on the phone. Act indifferent but it turns out to be very caring and try to include the mother in the meeting this time. "Come on dong, Ma'am. Crackle. Don't ignore my mom anymore."
Radit fell silent, maybe na*su ate him yawn already. Crucial and unpredictable discussion. After the cooperation of Radit and Bima first, they finally gave up because of the rejection of Almira and the advice of the mother who let Almira stay away temporarily from this beautiful doctor. This harm from Bima came purely from the thought of this Junior High child, and managed to make everything quiet.
"Mom, Al knows Mommy Al is not the only son of papa and mama. But the circumstances of Mbak Al managed to grab the attention of mom and dad. Even I'm the biggest son, in other families it can be very spoiled but in this family it's very neglected."
"Bima," admonished Radit and papa compact. Even the two of them stared at Bima sharply. Do not let the act of puberty can affect the mood of Almira. Danger.
"No pa-pa, Deck. Continue on!" Almira held the arms of the father so that he softened and appreciated Bima's speech.
"Let's go home, we fix everything that hurt Mbak Al. Do not let the attitude of Mbak Al who is away can hurt the hearts of papa children and other mama."
"Mom, you're polite!" reprimand Mr. Muhtar firmly. His voice was impressed to resist the curse so that Bima did not continue the discussion about mama.
"Pa, let. Papa should know the expression of Bima's heart. Almira's mistake used to be to harbor all his own hatred, disappointment, and fear. Bima spoke loudly like this so that his heart and mind were plong, there was no burden."
"But.." Mr. Muhtar wanted to argue but Almira instead hugged his sister.
"Keep talking, never be afraid to tell the truth. Mbak Al is ready to hear it," said Almira while patting Bima softly on the back.
"When do you want to see my mom?" todong Bima firmly.