Restore Your Smile

Lightning in Bolong Day

A few days have passed. The school atmosphere is back as usual. Priscillia is just like rain in the dry season. Wet at a glance, but after it is dry not restless. After all, who would dare to blatantly scorn Priscillia for her illness?

The case of Mr. Joseph was also seemingly closed by the chairman of the foundation. It is said that reportedly, Priscillia herself persuaded her parents not to prolong this problem.

Some of the reasons expressed by Priscillia, among others, because nothing happened with her. Something to be grateful for. And this can happen also inseparable from the alert of Mr. Joseph who immediately took him to the UKS to get first aid.

The second, because he thinks Mr. Joseph is a good and creative teacher. Unlike the previous gym teachers who did not want to take a headache if Priscillia only spent time in class waiting for her friends to practice sports. Mr. Joseph thought about how to keep Priscillia still get knowledge despite not following the practice.

In addition, Mr. Joseph made no attempt to defend himself when held accountable. He admitted his mistake immediately, not even reluctant to apologize directly to Priscillia. Showing that he is a responsible person and behaves as a knight. In conclusion, the school will lose a good teacher, if the foundation dismisses Mr. Joseph.

With such a defense, Priscillia's parents were speechless. His mother Priscillia also saw and heard for herself how Mr. Joseph came up with the reason but still admitted his mistake. Something he valued well at the time. Eventually they agree with Priscillia's proposal to just close the case.

Today is Thursday. The day James returned to teaching XI IPA classes in the final lesson hours. The mood of the class is back as usual with the return of the trap queen Batman in the midst of her people. And the sound of the lesson bell was over, again it sounded like the song of heaven that made James cheer because it meant his heart sport was over.

That's how James went through his day at school. Something she was grateful for, because things were going the way they were. It all seems fine. With a peaceful heart, at exactly 15:00 he returned home.

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This afternoon James missed his break in the bedroom with a nap. Suddenly his HP sounded. Look at the HP screen to see who is calling. It says there the name Mbok Yani.

Tumben Mbok Yani contacted him .... Usually it's been direct contact-rebellion with Celine. Ah .... Maybe it was because Celine was studying again, while her HP was in her room, so James thought.

James picked up his phone. "Hello, how are you, Mbok? Just healthy?"

"Health .... Praise God. How about James himself? Healthy?" reply Mbok Yani across there.

"Healthy, Mbok. What did Mbok Yani call here? If Celine is again studying in front of the same Bang Alex," said James before being asked Mbok Yani.

"Mbok did want to talk to James, not Miss Celine."

"Oh, what do you want to talk about, Mbok?"

"Nw .... Anu .... Look, James Boy. Actually Mbok hesitated to convey it. Mbok thinks miss needs to know. But Mbok did not dare to step over Nak James. After all, it's Nak James who has returned the lady so that the lady can come back like this."

"Tell me what, Mbok?" ask James to Mbok Yani who talks already circling.

"This, Son. Big Master, Miss Celine's father, had a stroke this afternoon. Now being treated at the hospital."

James remained silent. A few seconds later, he spoke again in a cold tone, "Then? He asked Celine back to take care of him?"

"No, Son. His last condition is not known. Once hit by an attack, Mbok directly contacted his younger brother. Before long, his uncle Miss Celine came and immediately brought the Great Lord to the Hospital. Mbok was just tricked into keeping the house, " replied Mbok Yani.

"It's Mbok's own desire to deliver this news to Nak James. After all, the Great Lord is the lady's father. But to get this news to the lady, Mbok left it to Nak James's policy as good as it is." Mbok Yani continued his sentence.

James was silent for a moment. Then he finally said, "Well, I'll think about it. Thanks for the info, Mock."

"Together, Son. Greetings to all families ...."

"Yes, Mbok." Shortly after, the phone was closed.

James was again looking for a comfortable position to enjoy his rest. But his mind wandered everywhere. His emotions began to stabilize. His calm is gone.

*delay! Why the hell, lo, James?! Why thought?! Consider it a phone that never existed! 'Celine's 'father?! Father from Hongkong!!! Where have you been healthy all this time ?!! James was angry at himself in his heart.

His dream to spend this afternoon being a people of the fall, was shattered with the arrival of news like lightning in broad daylight. Peaceful life that he had just briefly felt, immediately vanished changed into inner struggle.

In his heart, there is a war between ego and conscience. His ego wanted to let the Great Lord know, as if the news had never reached him. After all he himself who had no news and cut ties with Celine!

In addition, James was also afraid of parting with Celine. He is already quite comfortable with his condition now, even though his love has not been reciprocated. But his conscience continues to buzz Mbok Yani's sentence. After all, he was Celine's father.

James finally gave up. He decided to leave the room and look for his mother. He needs someone to share his feelings and the burden of his mind.

Mama Ratna who saw her son's face suddenly nongol in the kitchen, felt there was a problem that occurred. Quickly he took off the aprons he was wearing and he left behind food ingredients that were still waiting to be processed.

"What's wrong?" he asked meekly to his youngest child.

James glanced towards the living room and immediately coded his mother to follow him into the room. He did not want their conversation to be heard by Celine. Seeing James' secretive behavior, Mama Ratna became curious. He followed his son's wishes by going to his room.

Arriving in the room, James immediately spilled his excitement on the Mother. He told the news he received from Mbok Yani earlier. Mama Ratna heard her son's complaints patiently, without trying to refute him. He let James spill all his teeth first.

Until James stopped talking, Mama Ratna opened her mouth. In a gentle and attentive tone, she said, "Mama knows how you feel. Very understanding even. But in your heart, you know what you're supposed to do, don't you?"

James remained silent. Mama Ratna continued her sentence, "You should tell Celine well .... Let him decide. That is his right as a child. Do not let this be a regret for Celine if we do not/late to tell it. Yeah?"

James could only nod. Mama Ratna also caressed the head of her youngest child.

"Is there anything else you want to talk about?" mama Ratna's question was answered with a slit by James.

"Mama went back to the kitchen to continue the dinner preparation well ...." James nodded in response.

"Mom knows you're smart enough. And Mama is sure you can do it, because you love Celine so much and want the best for her, "mama Ratna closed and stroked James' head again.

Mama Ratna left the room and looked at James with some concern. But he decided to trust James. He knew James needed time to reflect on his words and prepare his heart further.

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Later that night at PKW, James decides to tell Celine about Mbok Yani's phone call in front of his entire family. Celine and her entire family listened in silence. Sometimes Alex glances at James to try to read his feelings. He was worried about his sister, because he knew how James felt about Celine.

After James finished speaking, things went quiet for a while. No one wants to start a conversation. Until finally Papa Heru spoke up.

"According to Papa, now it's up to Celine. How does Celine want it?" ask Papa Heru.

Celine paused for a moment, then lifted her head and looked at Papa Heru, "Does there be any suggestions?"

Papa Heru smiled. "According to Papa, as a devoted child, Celine had to return. Celine must take care of and accompany Papa Celine in her difficult times. But Celine don't get me wrong .... Papa doesn't like Celine here. Whenever Celine can come back here. We will always accept Celine with open arms."

Celine then looked at Mama Ratna with a questioning look.

Mama Ratna smiled gently. "Mama's opinion is the same as Papa's, Lin. Even though Papa Celine is like that, Celine can't take revenge. This is precisely the opportunity given by God to show how wrong he had been so far to behave like Celine. If Celine can't stand it, any time Celine can come back here. Celine must remember, Celine also has family here."

"According to Bang James and Bang Alex?" This time, Celine asked the opinions of both of them.

"Bang Alex is like Papa Mama Lin. But back again it's up to Celine yeah .... Remember, no one forced Celine to do this/it lo.." replied Alex.

"What James?" celine looked at James.

James remained silent. He couldn't get Celine's eyes back. Finally he turned his gaze away from Celine, then replied, "Sorry, Lin. This time Bang James no comment."

Celine was stunned to hear James' reply. This time he received such treatment from James.

Mama Ratna who saw a little disappointment in the look on Celine's face, immediately mediated. "I'm sorry, Lin. Bang James had more thoughts than this afternoon. Don't take heart well ...."

Celine nodded as her eyes kept glancing at James who was still throwing his face away. Alex looked at James with a worried look. He understood very well the feelings of James who must be in chaos at this time. But he is also worried that James' attitude can make Celine misunderstand.

"Yes already. Now Celine think about it. We will support whatever Celine decides. If Celine has made up her mind, let us know, well," Papa Heru said as he stroked Celine's head. Celine replied with a nod.

"All right! Just get here on our talk tonight. Now let's take a break, because tomorrow we still have to get up early." Papa Heru shut down PKW tonight and broke up the meeting. Soon enough, Celine and every member of the Wijaya family returned to their respective rooms to rest.

Before returning to her room, Celine took the time to glance at James. He again had to resist disappointment, because from the moment he asked a question until James entered his room with Bang Alex, not once did James look at him.

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