Mute Witness
Visiting the Judge (1)
In the room Tito’
Unlike usual, Tito’ came home early today. He even came to his study when the clock in the room showed at one o'clock in the afternoon.
“What's with Tito’?” Political Science asked in wonder.
We don't know. Looking at the hurried Tito’ made us all look at him in confusion.
What's up with him this time?
Without doing any activity, Tito’ went straight to me. In a hurry, he immediately grabbed me and stuffed me into the bag he was carrying.
“Hei!!”
The frantic cries of the book friends accompanied his steps outside the room. Of course, it was a wasted shout.
I don't know where to take it. But I'm pretty sure Tito’'s current trip must have something to do with me.
Could it be that he would take me to the crime boss to apologize profusely for his carelessness?
The boss is close to the Judge's family, but I have absolutely no idea who it is.
Ah..
No way!
Tito’ is not that kind of person.
Tito’ trip this time takes about fifteen minutes by car. We finally stopped somewhere, somewhere. I felt Tito’ take me somewhere with just a few steps.
“Identity?” Ask someone on Tito’ firmly. His voice reminded me of the security that served in
the Husain Family Public Library.
Tito’ opens the bag and picks something up there.
“Please.” Said the man flat. I'm guessing he's some kind of security guard in this place.
Tito’ goes back a few steps and then stops.
Where am I now?
***
“Ali, I'm bored. To Dad yok.” Ari said sulking. His style of speech made me smile. Really still a kid.
“Alright, I'm bored here too. There is no work we can do.” Sahut Ali's.
“I wonder. Whereas, when dad took office he looked very busy.”
Ari laughed out loud, “You guys are still kids. Still snot! You guys don't know how to manage the government!” His voice was trying to imitate the voice of an adult.
Both laughed loudly.
“But, I know why they didn't invite us to discussion.” Ari said after their laughter subsided.
“Why?”
“Because of you.” Ari stopped for a moment. “Ali, as a leader you should not make decisions.
You have to consider the opinions of others. At least, listen to the opinion of the Advisory Board.” He said he was being pretentious by returning to imitate the voice of an adult.
“I? Desire?” Ali was joking Ari. “As a leader I have the right to make the best decision
in my opinion. You are just an input for me. Rules give me freedom whether to apply them or not.”
“But, you still lack experience. We know more about government.”
Ali grunts, “Experience?” His tone sounded mocking. “By discriminating the position of representative? Think of it as just a messenger with no right to ask questions or protest?” He sounds angry.
“Stole the Great Book and change its contents? Imprisoning someone on false charges?” continued. “What
all of that comes from experience?”
“Ali, are you mad at me?” Ask Ari plain.
Silent for a moment, the two laughed again. Me and Little Book glanced at each other and smiled. They should relax.
Decisions involving representatives in decision-making are indeed bold rule reforms. I suspect, even the family leadership this time will be ignored in the formulation of the decision in the Advisory Board.
“Already. Come on, we're going to Uncle Judge.”
“Oke.” Ari answered cheerfully.
Their jokes that imitated the voices of adults finally came to a halt. Both left the room.
Their footsteps sounded further and further away.
***
“Good day, Sir.” Sapa Tito’ on someone.
“Siang.” The person's voice is short.
His voice made me very happy.
Who would have thought Tito’ would have brought me to him?
