When I Was 17 Years

Injuring Mr. Rian's Self-Esteem

At school

The day that awaited Nadia and Arya also arrived, today the English test that has been assigned by Mr. Rian a week ago. Both Nadia and Arya had prepared it so thoroughly. Even Arya to sleep on her study desk last night so really really memorize it.

"Have you all memorized it?" nadia asked, Arya nodded as they walked towards the classroom.

****

In the teacher's room

Mr. Rian seems to be ready for our class. But it was blocked by Mr. Principal. Apparently there was a student guardian reporting this test, Mr. Kepsek scolded Mr. Rian because he thought this test wastes the time of children who should focus on studying for UAS and Mr. Rian had to cancel it.

Mr. Rian began to be frustrated, however strongly he fought it seems that Mr. Kepsek did not budge, after berating Mr. Rian, Mr. Kepsek left just like that..

"Sir Rian, Mr. Kepsek has gone." exclaimed Miss Vienna.

"Where?" the answer is indifferent.

"It looks like Diknas.."

Instantly Mr. Rian's eyes sparkle, however, children will certainly be disappointed if this test is canceled.They must have practiced since a week ago.

Arriving in front of the classroom door, Mr. Rian sighed.

'plek'

"Good morning student's.." said Mr. Rian cheerfully.

"Morninggggg." they answered.

"Are you ready for your English test today????"

"Ready man.." they answered in unison.

"Sir, can't you change partners?" exclaim Karina pout.

"Can't dong Karina, what's wrong with Kelvin being great? right Kelvin??" replied Mr. Rian smiling

Kelvin could hear the gnarled grin, Karina snorted bitterly.

"Alright, first please Gilang and Ina.."

They cheers applauded.

Gilang and Ina started their English conversation fluently, telling their dreams in English.

"Wuah, do not think that Ina can be smooth so yes." said Ipeh to Nadia.

"That is the power of love." replied Nadia chuckling, she turned to Arya's chair they looked at each other and blushed.

Ina and Gilang were done, all applauded.

"It's very good Gilang, 'Ina.." said Mr. Rian.

"Wait lang, eng sir. I still have 1 dream.." hold Ina on Gilang who wants to return to his chair

"Na, we're done." whispered Gilang confused

"Hmm, my other dream is.. eng, so your boyfriend is crazy!"

Everyone in the class shouted and cheered, not expecting Ina to shoot Gilang in front of the class like this. Ina blushed embarrassedly, Gilang looked confused and embarrassed.

Mr. Rian seemed to raise his hand in disbelief.

"Thankaaa.. akimaaa.... "

That was their cheering, Gilang scratched his non-itchy head then nodded Ina screaming in excitement.

Mr. Rian seemed to laugh and clap. Then the mood arrived silent.

It turns out that Mr. Kepsek is behind Mr. Rian, Mr. Rian swallowed his saliva.

****

In the teacher's room

'Shelf'

Mr. Kepsek kicked off his desk, Mr. Rian was shocked and nervous

"How dare you not listen to my words Mr. Rian Nugraha!!" snapped

Mr. Rian looked down

"Sorry sir, I think this test is also important and in the future children..."

'Shelf'

Break the table, cut Mr. Rian's answer

"Who are they waiting for him, huh? you even make the little boy express his feelings. You think I didn't see that?!"

Mr. Rian is still down

"You don't look like Mr. Rian, remember your status is just a substitute homeroom here, Tau yourself little dong!!!" tukas Pak Kepsek again. It feels like the word really hurt Mr. Rian's feelings.

"I don't want to know, quickly cancel the test! back to class..."

Mr. Rian stepped straight into the classroom, feeling like crying.

"What's wrong with me? haisst, I can't be weak!" he muttered in front of the classroom door trying hard.

He entered class, all the children noisily feel unhappy with Mr. Rian's statement. Mr. Rian laughed falsely, Arya had noticed Mr. Rian's attitude was pretending to be ordinary, but his eyes showed disappointment.

****

Mr. Rian sat alone in the park during the break. Really said Mr. Kepsek hurt his pride.

"You're just a substitute teacher, you know yourself!"

"What's wrong with a substitute teacher?? it was like losing self-esteem." he murmured in his heart his eyes glazed over with glass.