Best Teacher And Me
Returnees

Not half an hour, Riska was already at Kila's doorstep. It can be guessed that Riska was already in this city first. Kila still does not know the reason why Riska is in this city, for service or other purposes. Kila only let the mother drink first after getting tired of hugging Kila while sobbing at the door of the house earlier. Some snacks that he had bought were also served to calm Riska.

Kila deliberately didn't ask what happened. Letting Riska satisfied crying and hugging him first, so it will make it easier for Riska to tell stories. Crying is not a sign of weakness, according to Kila crying is also one of the means to shed anxiety. That's better, than spilling it with anger. Proven when finished crying, someone will feel more relieved.

"You've seen your Papa's behavior, Kil," Riska said after crying.

At a time like this, Kila should have hugged her mother again, but she just rubbed her back. Kila was not that close to Riska, let alone given that loud slap. Kila is quite upset that Riska is looking for him only to complain about his father's behavior, even though he had been warned before.

"Ma, don't tell me the chronology. Kila did not want to make Mama remember what Mama saw," prevent Kila when she saw Riska wanted to open her mouth to tell a story.

Kila is indeed quite sensitive, it is the result of the upbringing of the grandmother. Let his heart be hurt, he is still a good listener. He received Riska who was hurting, giving a hug to reduce the pain Riska suffered. Because Kila had known the behavior of her father who was seen also by Riska, it was better not to explain it again if it would open a wound that was about to dry.

"It looks like divorce is the best way, Kil. Mama can not communicate well with your Papa," said Riska with a dreamy view.

"Ma, Kila's sorry. Kila shouldn't have talked about divorce" Kila replied gloomily. He felt guilty for coming to his parents' house at that time, especially about the divorce was Kila's proposal.

"No, Kila. You are not wrong, though. In fact, Mama and Papa have not been harmonious for a long time. In fact, since grandma asked to be moved here. The main reason, because Mama and Papa are crazy at work. Supposedly, your words at that time could be a reminder for Mama, but instead Mama considers it as your attitude of opposition. Apparently, now it's happening. Papa you—."

"Stt. already, Ma. We better not talk about that anymore. Now, Mama confided to God. Pray istikharah too, asking for guidance on the matter. After you are relieved, make a decision. When various emotions hit like this, we often rush to make decisions. And in the end, we regret making that decision."

Riska immediately prayed, complaining her fate to the Khalik, as Kila had said. Even though Riska seems to care less about Kila, or looks like she is not a good parent, Riska is a person who obeys worship, let alone obligatory prayer. The teaching of grandmothers makes Riska never leave her obligatory prayers, even though she is busy with her work. However, this time he needs to be reminded by Kila, because he has not performed the prayer dzuhur.

"Mama wants to stay here first. Can, huh?" riska said while sitting on the sofa. After the prayer, he somehow wanted to calm down in Kila's house.

"Ma, Mama's not running away from trouble, is she? If that's the reason, Mama's better to come back. But if Mama just needs to calm down, Kila can just accept the reason," replied Kila.

"Those two reasons, Kil. After all, if Mama comes home, surely everything will be even more messy. Better chill here first."

"Him alone here?"

"Temenin Mama, dong, Kil."

"What is your mom's job? Kila will also like to go, because Kila is now an assistant lecturer, if Mama forgets."

"We're staying in your other house. Mama can work from home, really."

Kila was unaware of her honesty just now. It came out without a cue. Kila apologized to Riska. Because Kila's words were true, Riska chose to be alone in Kila's house. Then, once in a while when he was done with his academic activities, he wanted Kila to visit him so as not to be too lonely.

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Irsyad ran hard when he heard his wife say hello from outside. Seeing him in a healthy state, made Irsyad so relieved.

"Sorry to be home late, Brother," said Kila when Irsyad's whereabouts seen.

Actually Kila wanted to apologize also about the previous incident, but her tongue was held back.

Irsyad is approaching Kila. Kila stepped back slowly. Although he was ready to get another slap, the reflex of fear was inevitable. When Irsyad was right in front of him, he did not want to retreat again because he was ready. But he remains afraid. He closed his eyes and lowered his head.

"Wa'alaykumussalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Kila."

"Huh? Whatisthis? Not getting a slap, even getting a hug from Brother Irsyad?"

Kila's fear was now astonished. The purpose of Irsyad running and then getting closer to Kila turned out to hug Kila this tight. Irsyad seems to miss Kila.

"On that, I'm sorry, Brother. Kila—."

"Of course, don't discuss. I also have something to discuss. But we'll talk later, yeah. Let's have dinner first. I've been cooking."

Kila nodded in that embrace. Shortly after, Irsyad took off his embrace. Wanting to kiss his wife's forehead, but he was afraid Kila avoided because he felt Kila would definitely remember about Irsyad's attitude that did not prioritize Kila earlier.

At the dinner table, they still follow the Irsyad family's habit, which is chatting while eating. In addition to the sunnah and strengthen their relationship, it is done them to eliminate awkwardness. Although at this time they are not as familiar as usual.

The topic of meeting with Nabila or Kila who returned home late seemed to be avoided by Irsyad. Seen whenever Kila wanted to discuss the matter, Irsyad always shifted the topic. Most of the topics they talk about are about their lectures and professions. This formal topic repeated itself after a long time in doing when Irsyad came to Kila's house for a homeroom visit. Fortunately there was still a grandmother who made the atmosphere not too formal even though it was a formal meeting. Then, when eating together for the first time, Irsyad also spoke quite formally even though there was interspersed hospitality because visiting was not for a formal meeting with grandmother as her guardian student Kila.

Eating with them the first time the atmosphere was very similar to today. Hopefully, this is not a sign they will eat together for the last time.

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