The Unconsidered Bungsu

Chapter 19 Learning to Forget

One month after Widi's departure. I try to forget it, even though it's hard sometimes. Sometimes things remind me of him. I don't want to forget her, but I want to forget my sadness. Forgetting suffering.

After the market, I took a shower and prayed. Dad approached me and pulled out a piece of paper.

" This is a meeting of teenagers. It was Mira who brought her here." I received the paper.

" The meeting of the reception preparation Well, at the house of Brother Vicky. His sister wants to marry me." I told my father after reading it.

But I was actually hesitant to attend a teenage meeting.

If I came, I would have remembered Widi.

I know he started a meeting like this. But if it does not come, yes I do not want to hang out in society ?

When you are still thinking about leaving, do not know if anyone is knocking on the door.

Tok tok !

I went out of the room to the living room.

" Let Aira open the door, Dad" I told my dad who was watching TV.

The door opens, it turns out Mira and Goddess.

" Eh Mira, Goddess, you guys pick up. Your house is not in the same direction from here." I asked in wonder. Mira and Dewi are one RT same brother Vicky, in the western region. So they couldn't have passed my house because my house was in the east.

" Sister Vicky told us to pick you up, worried you wouldn't come" Mira said. It turns out that Vicky's sister had guessed that I would have hesitated to attend the event at her house. Moreover, Eva has been in Jogja so I have no friends to go with.

" No, when I closed myself off from you. I'll never have any friends."

I replied to Mira while smiling.

" Yuk we're leaving now! " bring me. The three of us walked to Vicky's house.

Arriving at the place turned out to have many who came. Vicky's sister who was chatting inside the house immediately came out as soon as she saw me.

" Hi, Aira ! I don't think you're coming here so I told Dewi and Mira to pick you up." He also called out to welcome me.

" I must have come, Brother, I don't want to disappoint Brother "I said.

Vicky is like a brother to me. I knew him long before I knew Widi. Vicky's sister played Mas Bayu since childhood, so she already thinks of me as a sibling. While in school, I often play at home. But after they go to college, they rarely play together.

" Okay, guys ! since everything has been present then my event began," exclaimed Agus as a representative of Vicky.

" For the H-1 event and the H day we will make 2 shifts. Group 1 hour 11.00 to 16.00.

Group 2 hours 16.00 to 21.00." Agus began to explain.

" Each group consists of 4 girls and 6 guys" he continued.

The meeting ended at about 10:00. As usual, the girls come home with the boys. I came out on purpose lately.

Aah ! I remember Widi. If he was still around, he would have picked me up and dropped me off.

" Aira, I'll take you. Usually Widi but because she doesn't exist now is the same as me." Rio offered to drive me..

" Otherwise I'm Aira, guaranteed safe until home, hahaha." said Niko, who is still in 2nd grade High School but called me without the word 'Mbak'.

" Yes, if you mess around later the spirit of Widi will come to you ha ha ha.." another timpal.

I smiled in response to their jokes.

I can't continue to be sad. The more I try to forget, Widi's name will always be called. Because it also belongs to the people of this village.

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A week later, her sister Vicky's wedding reception was held. I was asked to donate a song by Vicky's sister. When I used to play at home, Vicky liked to play guitar and I was told to sing. And the continuity until now if there is an RW show, I must be asked to perform.

" Aira, you'll go ahead and sing !" the question was when I just finished putting out snacks and drinks.

" Have you been singing for a long time, right ?" he also guessed.

Vicky's guess is true, I rarely hum at home since Widi left. Singing in the bathroom is also not. Many songs remind me of Widi until I become reluctant to hear or chant. That was my hobby. No day without singing.

" Sister Vicky knows who rarely sings?that's my hobby, using the capital to stay mangap aja hahaha ." I was trying to joke.

" Obviously I know, I've understood you since you were in elementary school. You haven't forgotten Widi, have you ?" brother Vicky guessed. I don't want to admit it either.

" Yes, my sister, still can not completely forget. In front of the crowd I can joke and laugh, but when I myself immediately remembered the same him." I said.

" Slowly can do it." Brother Vicky gave me spirit.

" But it's actually easy, if you have a boyfriend again, surely you will forget the same Widi, ha ha ha... " Sister Vicky teased me instead. I pinched his arm while pursing his lips.

" Aduuuh, sakiiiitt, "he grimaced and ran away. I still shower him with pinches.

" Rasain who told me to cheat." I stopped my hand attack.

I got up and joined my friends. Not good from earlier even chatting. Even though they understand because I talked to Vicky who notes that he has a wish.

The teenagers who had helped gathered at the side of the house while enjoying food and drinks. Of course, also while mingling to release fatigue.

" Aira, want some ice cream ? " greet a man who approached me. He took a chair and put it in front of me. In his hand was 2 cups of ice cream. I accepted one of them. "Thank you" I said, throwing a smile.

This guy's name is Niko, Vicky's neighbor. He was the one who teased me when I finished last week's meeting. During the Augustusan event he also appeared. I just know him but I don't know him well. Apart from being home apart, he was also still in school. So I assume he's a kid.

" Why is taken ice cream only Aira anyway.Nik.for us where ?" the protest of Mira and the Goddess sitting next to me.

" Take yourself dong, my hands are only two." Niko answered and laughed.

" Huuuh... said just don't want." exclaimed Dewi while getting up and want to take ice cream as well.

It turns out Niko's son is engrossed. He is good at adjusting. Although he is 2 years younger but his way of speaking looks mature. Our conversation also seemed to be with peers.

After being satisfied to eat some dishes we also paid. Before we go home we greet the two brides. Brother Vicky also thanked us teenagers who have helped in this celebration.

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Since the celebration at Vicky's house I've rarely met my neighbor's friends, except those near the house. I'm running as usual. Slowly I started moving on from Widi.

Going to work is also more exciting.

There are children who often ask for special attention from me, especially fat Adit. Like this morning when I stood in front of the classroom door.

" Mrs Aira, look who's taking me to school ! " he shouted when he saw me. He just got to the gate and immediately ran over to me. After shaking hands he took my hand and led me to where his Oom stood.

Apparently today Adit escorted Oomnya to school.

" Mrs Aira ! yesterday Oom Rafi said she wanted to see Miss Aira. He said kangen had not seen. hi. hi.. hi.... " Adit laughed giggling while closing his mouth.

I was surprised to hear the little boy's words.

Rafi blushed a bit and just smiled at me.

" I'm sorry Miss Aira, don't believe Adit's words. He was always the same as me." Rafi denied the talk of her father while shaking her head.

"Nothing, his name is also a child. I also have a niece who is as funny and ignorant as Adit." I also told him about my two sons, Daffa, Rina's daughter and Stella's daughter Tika.

"Adit ! Oom go home first." Rafi called Adit and said goodbye to her father. Adit nodded and waved his hand. The boy was playing with his friends.

" Oom drugs ! Later pick up Adit yes, let's meet with Miss Aira again ! " he shouted as he stuck out his tongue.. Rafi also stuck out her tongue to reply to Adit. I just smiled watching the behavior of the uncle and nephew.

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The next days there were only young men around the school who were pacing back and forth in front of the gate. Sometimes someone pretended to chat with Mr. Yanto, but his eyes glanced at me who was standing watching the children playing.

Here again, when I was still escorted to pick up their Widi, no one often came here. Maybe they know I'm single now? They may be wondering the same, Mr. Yanto.

" Good morning, Teacher" said a man who most often comes to this school. All I know is his name is Dodi, his house is right next door to the school.

He was Diyah's nephew. Every morning he invited his toddler to play at Kindergarten. He rebuked me frequently and I answered as necessary.

" Good morning too" I said as I entered the classroom. It was still early in the morning so no students had come. The other teachers have not arrived. There was only me and Mr. Yanto filling the water behind.

" Sometimes we go yuk! " Dodi followed me and spoke behind my back. I glare.

Potting nephew KepSek continue to play nyelonong aja here.

And what did he say just now? She thinks I'm a fuckin' girl, taking the road.

" What do you want to come in, I'm sorry I'm alone so please come out." I drove it smooth. I have to be polite anyway.

" No need to be a hypocrite, I know you just left your girlfriend. You must be lonely, right? " He spoke while winking at me.

It's also insolent of him, my inner self.

" I'm sorry I'm not who you think I am. I'm asking you to come out so that there's no slander if anyone comes." I'm still patiently speaking softly.

" Answer up, don't we go on Sunday night tomorrow?"

It seemed like he still had not given up on his invitation.

" I'm sorry, but I don't usually go out with new people" I said, and then I walked out of class. Afraid someone would come and see us both thought there was nothing.

Dodi held up his pony who was still playing and followed me out. When he spoke again, a voice came from outside the gate. Apparently there were students coming.

Thankfully, I survived Dodi's distraction.

Huuf !

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