Restore Your Smile
Fill the Heart of Celine
After his motorbike stopped in the parking lot, James let out a sigh of relief. Finally, this heart exercise is finished. He was grateful that they got here safely.
She looked at Celine who had jumped down from her bonfire. Celine was taking off her helmet and looked ordinary. It does not look like he experienced something similar to what James experienced. Only a little redness on his cheeks was likely due to the wrath of the helmet.
A bit of disappointment flowed in James' heart. Back he remembered the difference in Celine's attitude when Celine was in his arms and when Celine was accidentally in Alex's arms. Celine does not have any feelings for him, James concluded in his heart.
Unknowingly, James smiled even though his heart was wistful. She was grateful that she had not expressed her feelings for Celine. Perhaps it is better to hold him and kill him slowly, rather than risk making the relationship that has improved again so destroyed again.
"Bang James, yuk! Which way should we go?" Celine's words disperse James' daydream.
"To the hall, Lin. Come, come with Bang James! Let it go stray. The school was great, " replied James.
Soon, they walked off the parking lot, towards the hall where the counseling was held.
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The extension will begin at 08:00. But the students had been gathered in the hall from 07:30, waiting for the arrival of the speakers. It also appeared that the Headmaster and some teachers were already present there.
Because James was in charge of counseling, he was already in the hall first to check on the preparations for the event. He checked the sound system, laptop, and projector to be used. He also records the sources who have been present and confirms the position of the sources who have not arrived.
Celine was introduced to the Headmaster. After that, he directed James to sit in the speaker's seat while waiting for the presence of other speakers. James asked permission not to accompany Celine because there are still many things that must be taken care of.
It was answered not why by Celine while smiling understandingly. Seeing Celine's attitude made James feel relieved, although there was still a bit of anxiety in his heart. With a heavy heart he left Celine there alone to fulfill his duties as a responsible person.
James's movements were not separated from Cindy's observation. From the moment he arrived at the hall, his eyes had been searching for where Mr. James was.
He was really looking forward to this day of counseling. He knew that his favorite teacher was the one in charge of the event. The thought that today he would spend more time with his teacher made him happy.
But the interaction between James and a girl sitting in the speaker's seat, disturbs him. Not to mention the color of the clothes they wore, which was like a pair. They both chose the black-gray theme. This made him suspicious of the relationship between the two.
The feeling of curiosities somewhat faded when the other speakers came. He saw Mr. James welcoming them equally warmly.
Perhaps the issue of the theme of the same color of clothes was just a mere coincidence, he thought to calm himself down. Although actually he has not been able to eliminate the anxiety completely.
At eight o'clock the counseling event begins. James served as host and moderator. The event began with a Welcome from the Headmaster. On that occasion he said the reason and hope of this counseling event was held. He also thanked the speakers for their willingness to participate in the event.
After that, one-by-one speakers are welcome to go on stage and tell their experiences in turns. How they set their hearts when choosing the profession they want to work in, the stages to go through, and how they struggle to succeed.
After they told their story, a question and answer session was held. Students interested in similar fields or who are interested in the profession are welcome to ask.
Celine became the last speaker because the profession of entrepreneurs had crossed off the list of events. But because the enthusiasts of the profession the most interest, James had slipped it back at the end.
Celine enjoyed the whole event from her seat. He smiled at the way James took the stage, the way the speakers shared their experiences with their own style, and the interaction that occurred between the speaker, James as moderator and the students who asked.
Until finally his turn came. James called his name and introduced himself as a young director. Celine stood up from her seat and immediately headed for the podium on the stage.
James who was back in the moderator seat could only look at Celine with anxious expectation. His heart was racing at the sight of Celine who was already standing in front of the podium. This was the first time James had seen Celine speaking before a crowd at once.
James' last memory of Celine's ability to socialize in public was when he first brought Celine to this school. It was still clear imprinted on his mind how nervous and tense Celine was back then. How Celine was still stammered when talking to Priscillia and co.
But in the next few minutes, James could only be stunned to notice the person who was talking on the podium. He felt alien to that person. The girl standing there re-introduced herself smoothly and a clear confident attitude. The words he spoke were so straightforward and arranged so well.
"Thank you for the trust I have given to share my experience with all of us here, " Celine began her sentence after re-introducing herself.
"I'm not standing here to share tips on how to become a good entrepreneur. That all you can get in college with various majors or you can find yourself on the internet. I myself am not a graduate of business majors such as accounting and management. I only majored in Communication Science to complete my undergraduate degree.
For me, the reason I can stand here as a recognized businessman, can happen only because of one thing, which is the will of God. I believe you can all be like me if God determines it to happen in your lives. But of course it must be coupled with our efforts, like a motto that says Ora et Labora, which means praying and working.
Why would I say that? Not because I am a very spiritual person. Because that's what happened in my life.
It was God who guided my life, blessed my efforts and hard work, and gave me the right teacher to guide me in the business world, my own father. Without God's intervention, I would not have succeeded. Even on the contrary, I will only be an outcast from the life of society.
Luckily God loves me and brought me together with Mr. James, your BK teacher who is here with us. He and his family helped me to rise. They taught me how I should accept and respect myself. On this occasion, officially I would like to once again thank him and his family."
Celine said this while looking at James sitting in the moderator's seat. Every eye looked at James. James could only smile awkwardly and blush in embarrassment to get such sudden attention and praise. He did not expect it to be mentioned by Celine in her talk.
"After I began to accept myself and began to be able to think about the future, I was reunited with a girl my age who also had a background like me. The initial information I got about him was not so good. But after meeting him in person, it turned out that the information was wrong. The girl then became my inspiration." Celine continued her story.
James was stunned again. Is Celine talking about Priscillia?
"In my brief encounter with him, he taught me how to behave and speak elegantly, confidently, yet still accompanied by intelligence and gentleness. It seems that he is not someone who can be treated carelessly. I want to be like him. I don't want to lose to him. Isn't our background pretty much the same? That was my thinking at the time.
I think we all know him and still remember him. He is your upperclassman who just graduated 2-3 years ago. Name's Priscillia. He along with his friends formed a gang by the name of Geng Princess."
After Priscillia's name was mentioned, there was a furore among the students. Who is not familiar with Priscillia and her Princess Gang? They became legends at this school. And to their amazement, it turns out that this source has a relationship with Priscillia.
Many students are inspired and admire the lunge of Priscillia and her friends. Those who have seen Priscillia firsthand, will acknowledge the truth of the words of the source before them. No one can deny the beauty, confidence, intelligence and elegant demeanor of a Priscillia.
James understands now. This is what Celine thought when she met Priscillia. His encounter with Priscillia becomes a lighter that triggers Celine to change. Priscillia becomes Celine's inspiration directing her to the future she wants.
Celine takes communication science. James still remembered the reason Celine expressed when choosing the department. Celine wants to be better at communicating and dealing with others.
Apparently this is what Celine wanted to emulate from Priscillia. Priscillia's ability to deal with others is beyond doubt. Not to mention his ability to play words. Still remembered that he had given the title of eel princess to the girl so anxious he faced the shrewdness of the girl in kelit.
"So, like a story written by an author, so my life is assembled by the Creator. Everything just flows and shapes my present self.
Of course when living it is not as easy as when I say it. I often feel tired and want to give up. But again I was reminded of the life lesson I learned from Mr. James, which is how we have to work hard and never give up in achieving dreams."
Celine's words made James blush himself. He really did not expect this was Celine's view of him all this time. It turned out that Celine was paying attention and judging all her attitudes. It was fortunate that the impression he gave was well judged by Celine.
"This is what I want to share with all of you who are here, who may have struggles like mine or who until now do not know the future direction you want to go. Don't surrender! Pray it! Because the best scenario in life can only be obtained in the guidance of the Khalik.
Whatever profession you choose, involve God in your journey! Because like the speakers who have been given the opportunity to be a blessing to you, or like your teachers who have been teaching you all this time, I believe you in the future will also be able to be a blessing and help the lives of people like me.
That is what I can share on this occasion. In any case, I apologize and I thank you." So Celine closed her words. Applause echoed in the hall.
James got back on the stage and took over.
"Who wants to ask?" tanyakanya.
A hand was raised which James then invited to speak his question.
"So, does Brother Director like Mr. James?" ask the students with a smile.
The sudden question made the atmosphere of the hall become boisterous. Everyone was curious to hear the answer to the question, including Cindy. His heart was anxious to see his suspicions turned out to be reasonable. The teacher turned out to have a special relationship with the Sources.
Celine was only stunned for a moment hearing the question. He smiled and opened his mouth to answer the question.
Not a word came out of his mouth, James had already cut off the opportunity.
"What question is that?! We're not here to gossip about my personal problems well! But to help you determine your future! Any other questions?" reprimand James with a slightly high tone and a red face.
"Mahhhh .... James mah pelietttt.... We want to knowuuu .." protest the students who of course not ignored James.
After Celine answered some questions that James considered appropriate, the counseling event was ended due to time constraints. Students who still want to ask the source are welcome to ask in person after the event is closed, if the source still has time.
Then they took pictures together. Then the speakers were given parcels as a thank you from the school. After that the show was disbanded. The speakers, teachers, and students began to leave the hall in turns.
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