The Secret Marriage of the Teacher

Heart Without Flavor

It has been a week since the talks with Kendra and PAS activities at school have ended. Jonathan is not disturbed by the words of his best friend even at home he does not care about the condition of Gabriela who sleeps in Jenny's room on the grounds of wanting to concentrate on learning during PAS.

 

Once in a while Maya still sends a message to Jonathan but never calls on the grounds that she is accompanying her mommy to Singapore while taking care of work there.

 

“Gaby has gone back to bed with you, right, Nathan ?” ask Mama at breakfast and as usual without Gabriela.

 

“Already, Ma,” replied Jonathan lied.

 

Honestly Jonathan doesn't care if Gabriela wants to sleep in Jenny's room forever. Even better so that he was not disturbed when he saw the High School girl sleeping on the floor only with carpet and bed cover.

 

“Mama noticed Gaby was more reserved lately. Is there a problem in school ?”

 

“Perhaps because a week ago was facing PAS, Ma. And this week she was busy preparing for the 12th class release night as a filler.”

 

“You yourself how, Nathan ? Already started being able to accept Gaby as your wife ?”

 

“Ma, please do not discuss this problem at breakfast time like this, I do not want to argue with Mama and finally make my day so ugly.”

 

Mama just took a breath and smiled faintly.

 

“I go to school first, Ma.”

 

 

***

 

“If there is a problem don't like to be held alone. Am I not your best friend anymore until I tell you?” mimi asked as the two were sitting on the edge of the large hall.

 

The clean rehearsal night of the 12th grade release has started since 8 a.m. The event that will be held tomorrow starting at 4 pm involves some 10th and 11th graders. Gabriela fills out traditional dance shows while Mimi becomes a modern dance team.

 

“Later elo perverted brain even walk,” Gabriela sneer while laughing.

 

“So you guys have MP ?” mimi's screeches made Gabriela glare and instantly silenced her best friend's mouth.

 

Several students and teachers turned their heads including Jonathan who was standing not far from where the two were sitting.

 

“Basic mouth toa, perverted brain !” nagging Gabriela with an annoyed face,

 

“Sorry, Gab.. Sorry,” Mimi just grinned a horse.  “Once elo says perverted, my brain directly shorted to MP.”

 

“No MP, even this week I slept in Kak Jenny's room,” said Gabriela.  “Pak Nathan again CLBK same ex behind me.”

 

“Fixed elo already in love with Mr Nathan !”

 

Gabriela again glared as the volume of Mimi's voice again increased even though it was not as loud as before.

 

“Lazy really talk the same toa kayak elo.” grumbled Gabriela who immediately stood up and tidied up her gray skirt.

 

“Eh don't run away, dong ! Do you want to run into the arms of the husband sir?” ledek Mimi chuckled.

 

Gabriela sneered and walked towards the stage with a detour. Ever since Jonathan lied about Maya and there's no explanation for it, Gabriela began to keep her distance and reduce physical contact with Jonathan even she really hoped that the math teacher would not teach her again in the 12th grade.

 

Jonathan glanced at his secret wife who was walking away, whereas the stage entrance was on the side where Jonathan stood. He realized that Gabriela was avoiding him but his heart was ordinary, there was no guilt or wanting to ask him why.

 

Until the clean rehearsal ended, the two did not communicate at all even Jonathan was busy talking with 12th grade students including Jihan who tried to make Gabriela jealous.

Unfortunately, Gabriela's attitude was not provoked. Since her marriage to Jonathan, Gabriela has never set foot again at Papi Hendri's house and has rarely spoken to her stepbrother at school.

 

 

“Gaby !”

 

Instead of stopping hearing someone call her, Gabriela instead sped up her steps to make Mimi confused because her best friend's face looked frightened. Gabriela's step was not to the motor park even toward the school gate.

 

“Gaby !” Mario who managed to catch up directly held Gabriela's arm.

 

“Least !” pekik Gabriela quite loudly made Mimi and some students who were nearby including 2 friends of Mario surprised.

 

“I want to talk to you for a minute, 10 minutes.”

 

“Ngak ! There's nothing to talk about anymore. No release !” Gabriela tries to release Mario's grip with one free hand but Mario instead holds Gabriela's two hands.

 

“I want to apologize and want to have a good talk with you. Please give me a chance, Gab.”

 

 

“Please release me Mario, please.”

 

Gabriela's face looks clear and she had a glance at Mimi for help but Mario's two friends forbid Mimi to come closer.

 

“Mario !” jehan's screeches don't make Mario let go of his grip on Gabriela.

 

Jonathan and 2 teachers did not go straight back to the High School building but also did not approach the three people who were in conflict, he said,

 

“Regular romance issues,” Pak Anjasmoro told a confused-looking Jonathan.

 

 

“So you two are still having an affair?” Jihan intentionally hardened her speech. “What elo don't know if he...”.

 

Jihan turned her head towards Jonathan who was staring at them with 2 other teachers. Both of Jihan's hands clenched beside her body. Had it not been hindered by Papi's orders not to disturb Gabriela or their lives would have ended up on the streets, it felt like Jihan wanted to open up the facts about her stepbrother's marriage to the math teacher at their school,

 

Jihan still holds a grudge against Gabriela who has always excelled at her. Not only about the wealth that Gabriela got from the legacy of Anna's mother, but also the problem of men, Gabriela has managed to win the heart of Mario, Jihan's lover.

Gabriela herself has never sought the attention of Mario and does not care about the romance of her stepbrother, but Mario who had been Jihan's lover since the 11th grade and only broke up a month ago, and also has a relationship with her, can't lie to Jihan if her heart prefers Gabriela.

 

Gabriela was still trying to release Mario's hand with her face down to hold back the tears that had been wanting to break out. Her fear and trauma towards Jihan and Mario made her only able to cry.

 

“Why with Gaby ?” mario asked with a cold look at Jihan.

 

“She already has a prospective husband and Papi has asked that I keep him from a jerk like elo!”

 

“New prospective husband right ? So I still have a chance to make sure you're the same bokap lo that I'll take care of him better than anyone else.”

 

“Yakin lo ?” Jihan smiled cynically. “Forgotten same deed elo how many months ago ?”

 

“Elo and Gaby both know why I dared to be that brave,” said Mario while smiling arrogantly staring at Jihan.

 

“Please let me, Mario,” watered Gabriela with tears beginning to flow.

 

“Gab, I want to ask for time to apologize while talking nicely together. That time will not happen again. Please, give me a 10 minute chance.”

 

Gabriela looked up and looked towards Jonathan who remained standing near the hall while folding both of his hands in front of the chest.

Her heart ached when she saw the flat gaze of the man who was her husband. There was no anxiety to see his wife being treated harshly by another man even as Gabriela cried, Jonathan was busy talking to Mr. Anjas.

 

“Gue is sorry elo and never repeat such actions with other girls. Now please let me go because there's nothing we need to talk about. Please ?” Gabriela spoke with a pleading face and a sincere smile on her lips.

 

Mario took a deep breath and exhaled slowly then began to release his grip. Now his hand is outstretched, inviting Gabriela to shake hands. Gabriela's hand stretched out, shaking Mario's hand with a smile.

 

“Thank you for forgiving me but until then it will not be easy to remove the guilt from my mind. I love elo, Gab and this feeling is not just monkey love. Hopefully if I can choose, I will make my soul mate.”

 

“Stupid in the hands of God and elo will definitely get the best. I'm going home first.”

 

Mario sighed a few times while staring at Gabriela's back who was walking towards the parking lot. Mario turned his head towards Jihan who was looking at him full of ridicule and a cynical smile.

 

“Don't be too evil to be human because karma must work in time. Hopefully elo not to feel like dying but have to stay alive,” said Mario while smiling cynically and leaving Jihan.

 

“Don't you, Mr Nathan ? End hepi ending ?” said Mr. Anjas while laughing.

 

“Yes, Mr. Anjas is more experienced than me,” said Jonathan as he walked back to the SMA building.

 

“Gaby is a good child even though not beautiful like Jihan, her brother, but actually many have a crush on him. Not just one classmate but also a class brother.”

 

“Surely he is good, Sir ? During my teaching, he was always smart against me and made me laugh in front of the class.”

 

“Gaby is so, sir. Critical,” said Mr. Imam, Indonesian teacher.

“He always dared to express his opinion but still respect the same teacher. If until Mr. Nathan was humiliated in front of the class, maybe because he deliberately sought the attention of the Father,” continued Mr. Imam with a laugh.

 

“Yes, did Mr. Nathan know for himself that many students here are interested and willing to be the lover of the Father,” said Mr. Anjas while laughing.

 

“Weight's got a wife too young, sir. I love the mature ones.”

 

“If mango indramayu, mengkel more delicious, sir,” ledek Pak Imam while laughing followed by Pak Anjas.

 

Jonathan smiled faintly. His heart cheered when Gabriela was anxious and frightened when she looked at him. Jonathan still likes to be upset because Gabriela often fights and debates his words. But if you remember his status as the girl's husband, shouldn't he approach his wife and help drive out the man who had made her anxious ?