Best Teacher And Me
"Even My Crown is Still Awake"

"Sir Irsyad, how is Akil? We rarely talk to him. Last look at our wedding. It's been a long time, almost a year, huh? Very kangen."

Don't be surprised by the news. The one speaking was Ira beside him standing Risa. Long time Irsyad did not hear their news. They were married shortly after Farhan and Yuli got married. Two of Kila's best friends were brought by her husband to leave the city. Incidentally, Lebaran arrived, he stopped by Irsyad's house, but all that was seen was Irsyad.

"Kila was busy with the preparation of her thesis. If so, I will call first, yes. Kila must have thought no one would be visiting after a week of Eid."

"The news can only go home to the fifth leafan, sir. Understand, there is a husband. So, Lebaran at the house of in-laws first, just got back here."

"Ooh, so. While waiting, please enjoy the existing cake. Everyone makes a home, you know."

"Well, the spell is sure."

Irsyad saw Kila in the room. Since entering the third semester, he was very active in learning and read many books on his study desk in the corner of the room. He became more quiet after statements about his inappropriate being juxtaposed with people as good as Irsyad. Kila began to feel that way, the quiet Kila returned. He knew that Kila was quiet from the past, but if it was like this it reminded him of Kila who was quiet and dreamy. Drifting off into his own mind, thinking about a problem he had never told anyone else.

"Kila.., there's Ira and Risa downstairs." Irsyad's words were strong enough, but not in Kila's focus.

"Honey.., down there's Ira and Risa,"

"Oohs? They coming? Tell them that Kila will be down soon after clearing this up, Mas."

"Don't be long, yeah, baby. They say they miss you. Moreover, if they come back here, you better take advantage of the time."

There's a new call there. Since the Eid, there are Irsyad families who protest about how to call husband and wife that seems formal, not like husband and wife. Also supported by Farhan and Yuli who mocked the clumsiness of these two couples if using a special call to each other. Plus the game of truth or dare at that time, making them have to choose dare. The challenge is to change the way you call each other. Irsyad added the frills "honey" after Kila's name was mentioned or made the pronoun "honey" if you want to mention Kila's name, while Kila changed the call "Sir" to "Mas".

Everyone at the time was very satisfied to hear it, making Irsyad shy when asked to make this new call so as not to look stiff as a couple. While Kila, he did not comment much, after all, only the mention of the call had changed. Irsyad's way of speaking still tends to be formal as usual, because it is used to it as well. However, there was already a slight change, not too raw and rigid, just like when Irsyad talked to his parents.

"Assalamu'alaikum, guys, sorry to wait a long time. How are you guys?" greet Kila as she walked towards her two best friends.

Everyone stood up when Kila came. Ira and Risa are so happy to meet Kila, that they can't wait to hug. While Irsyad, he was surprised by the tone of Kila's speech that returned cheerful after a long time he became more quiet since the moment when the expression of his inappropriate feelings coupled with Irsyad.

Irsyad let these three friends make out, he decided to go into his study. Their arrival made Kila's smile re-engraved. Let the girls enjoy their time with them, he thought.

"Where are you? Are you on the fill?" ask Kila excited.

"Aah, you, yes, Akil. So shy. You alone, have you filled it yet?"

"If asked, do not be answered with a question back, or. I was first, that's it." Kila seemed evasive, but it wasn't too caught by her two best friends.

"Well, soon I'll be onty, no, Ris. Thank God, I'm so happy, Risa."

"Hehe.., thanks, Kil."

"Well, if I was, I still want to date my husband first. We haven't had a year of marriage either, so we want to be together first." It was Ira's turn to talk.

Risa is married first, followed by three months by Ira after. Married when Kila was only one semester with the status of a sophomore. At that time, they were very sad to have to separate because they would be carried by her husband.

"What are you, Akil?"

"Umm.., if I, anyway, have a plan about it. Like, let's not interfere with education too much, I want to postpone it until I get a master's degree."

"What a selfish ass, Kil? There are even people out there who want to have children, but are not loved by God. You too, should know, you're both the only children in the family, right? Surely your parents really want to quickly nimang grandson. Have you asked the doctor about your decision?" Risa responded with her outspoken nature.

Shortly after Risa's response, Kila's face became gloomy. Then, awaken Risa about her exaggerated words.

"Kil, how sad is that, his face? Sorry, I really like gini. But, I think it's too much to say like that earlier. I'm sorry, yeah. The effect of pregnant hormones too, kali, huh?" risa said with guilt.

Kila immediately developed a fine smile to reassure her best friend.

"No, really, Ris. I even thanked you. Someone finally told me I was selfish. In the past, the discussion about having children had been discussed before I finally decided to continue my studies. And in conclusion, I may want to have children in the present, after all, pregnant it's nine months, will not interfere with education if the time of delivery arrives," said Kila while rubbing Risa's hand.

"But I'm selfish as you say. Her parents, Sister Irsyad, really want a grandchild, but I can't yet. In fact, my crown is still awake."

Hearing that statement, Ira and Risa felt extremely shocked. How long has your best friend been married? What kind of household are they living in? I would love to hear the full story from Kila, but the domestic affairs must be kept secret. The two friends could only feel his pain and calm Kila.

"I retract my words, Akil. You are not selfish, though. Instead, you think of that potential individual who will be born if you are pregnant now. Because of your education, it must be vulnerable to pregnancy, especially the age of young content is very vulnerable. Although, in less than nine months you will graduate and graduation is still fairly safe to conceive, you think the individual candidate will feel the impact if you have a lot of thoughts about completing the thesis or intension. You're so good, Kil. You think far ahead."

"You're a compatible couple, I think, Akil. You want to decide to make such a decision, then Mr. Irsyad will accept your decision. He's not a forger, is he? The proof, you can still keep your crown. In fact, he could have asked for the reason of taking his rights as a husband. After all, every relationship has its kind. I'm the same my husband actually does not know each other, we also just want to decide to give up our rights after three months of living together. So, don't worry about it, yeah, Akil." Ira was comforting Kila's grief. Whether it can be discussed or not. As she recalled, Risa had scolded her when it came to the husband and wife's life that should not be spread by others. After all, that kind of thinking can be held back if what Ira thinks is just to comfort Kila.

These two friends were busy entertaining Kila. However, Kila instead shifted the topic by saying he really wanted the meaning of the cake after a long study. As a result, there was a slight sense of unease in their hearts for making Kila sad. They also realized, Kila loved to hide her sadness by shifting topics like this. However, there was nothing else they could do if it was this kind of affair. Perhaps, only prayer could help Kila, they thought.

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