Sugar Teachers

Past times

"You're a murderer, you have no right to be around him! You have no right!"

"May ...."

"Don't call me that again, Kris. Stop that!"

No doubt the chatter made Lio who peeked more wide-eyed. He sharpened his sense of hearing and returned a peek. Until here Lio can guess, if the tantenya and Kris did know each other as he thought earlier. Not many people know her little name. Daisy is a name in ID cards and other important files. Destian was his first name before he changed to Daisy. Only the closest people Daisy allows to call her Destian.

"Dec ...." Kris looked lovely but Daisy looked away. His chest rose and fell withstanding the jolting beat because of Kris.

"Stand up not you. If you don't want me to yell and call the security guard."

No doubt Kris did too. He approached Daisy who was wiping away tears.

"I'm sorry, Des. I really don't know."

"Yes, you always don't know. You always close your eyes. What are you so happy with?" scowl Daisy with excitement. His blood bubbled in memory of the past. He and Kris are college friends. Daisy liked him a long time ago but Kris was insensitive. The man was infatuated with a widow with one child.

Daisy's heartache recalls her college days. He was so fond of Kris that he had even secretly stalked the man. Also, countless how much she put snacks in Kris's drawer without anyone knowing. In fact, he often prayed to God that Kris would realize his joy.

It's just that none of that happened. Kris never understood until they were in the final semester. And Daisy's hopes are shattered to pieces when she learns that Kris loves Marwa. His resentment grew when he learned that his brother died trying to save Marwa who was trapped in a fire.

Daisy's tears are shedding more and more. His shoulders were shaken as well. Want him to scream shedding his regret. Why is life so complicated? Kris is a past he wants to forget but he steals his nephew's heart.

"Dec ...."

Daisy wiped the tears. The hand of Kris that was about to hold his shoulder.

"I'm sorry. I know, I know you like me," Kris said suddenly.

Daisy's puffy eyes sharpened for a moment.

"Yes, I know. Who can't read your face. But, Des. We're temenan. I don't want to worsen our relationship by talking about your feelings."

"Oh, is that why you're quiet?" Daisy's hand was clenched. He cursed himself because he realized that the man he had adored was Kris. Kris is too cowardly. Shouldn't I say directly? Let him not ask too often about the meaning of Kris' kindness during that time.

"I'm sorry. I know I'm a coward. But I don't want to ruin our friendship. I'm ...."

"Stop, Kris. I don't wanna hear. I've removed your name from the list of people I know" Daisy replied softly but with great emphasis.

"May ...."

Daisy's eyes are getting bigger. "Don't forget Kris, because you're Fio's father and Lio died. Because you ... for trying to get your wife I lost my brother. That's why his children are orphans. Now you want to take his son's heart? Do you have a heart?"

Lio's widened eyes suddenly condensed. Her eyes glazed. He found out that Kris had something to do with his father's death.

That was what made Lio grudge all this time. He swore he would beat the man up if he met. It was unexpected that that person was Kris. Unfortunately the man was involved in the life of Fio and Daisy.

"Yes I know. I never even forgot that once. I feel guilty. But Des ...."

"Go Kris" interrupted Daisy without caring.

"Des, let me make amends" said Kris. Wiggled. He knew that Fio's father's death was an accident. But still he wants to meet them. Wanted to apologize.

"I told you not to show your face to them!" grumpy Daisy again. Wanted to scream at him, but was afraid that his two guns would wake up.

"Dec ...."

"I'm stressing, Kris. Don't you ever meet them" Daisy repeated. His hand turned to Chris.

"But I have to apologize."

"You think with an apology they can give their father back?" Daisy's tears are coming again.

"Des, but I want to see them."

"Not Kris. Can't."

"Dec. I have to apologize."

"Necessary. And you never bring this up in front of them."

"May ...."

"On Fio, don't bother him. I know he's stubborn. Reject him, Kris." Daisy wiped away the tears and then cut her throat. "I don't want him to be disappointed when the person he likes is you. In order to save your wife, her father died. You think he can take it?"

Kris took a long breath. He looked at Daisy.

"As for your nephew, I never considered her a girl. I just consider him a student" Kris explained.

Daisy who already looked calm. "I hold your word, Kris."

"We made a deal. I'll do four dates. He said after that he would never chase me again. He said he'd take care of his own feelings."

Daisy's eyes sharpened again.

"Trust. I had no choice but to hide. He's stubborn" Kris explained.

Daisy gasps. "OKAY. Only four times. After that, do not ever think of making Deket with him. Until I die, I will not be bored. Remember that."