Best Teacher And Me
Holding Back the Longs

"It looks like at the end of this year we have not been able to meet" said Irsyad. The originally relaxed atmosphere instantly became even more serious.

"You know, I'd really like to see you on vacation later this year. But, circumstances are not possible. You know, the end of the year is a lot of people who want a vacation. It will be hard to find a ticket. Even if there is, the ticket price is also very expensive, and it is not certain the existence of the ticket. You know, I don't care expensive or not. But, searching for that ticket now was also extremely rare, it had even run out. Not to mention, my research lately cannot be left for long. But we can meet like this, with a video call. We'll just video call on vacation. To accompany your holiday," continued Irsyad.

Kila actually wanted to occasionally visit Irsyad to Turkey, but he did not want to disturb Irsyad if he had arrived there later.

"I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you about my return. I can't manage the time lately because I've been busy taking care of this research. If you want to go back to Indonesia, I should have booked the ticket in advance. This time I was negligent, I'm sorry, Kila," Irsyad said, showing a guilty look.

Hearing all Irsyad's explanations makes it difficult for Kila's brain to reason. Why did his heart ache from hearing such a classic? He wondered, could Irsyad not ask Kila to book his ticket in advance if Irsyad was really busy? Is it only Kila who misses Irsyad so much and wants to see you soon? Strange thoughts haunted Kila, it was like her habit to think badly and associate it with events.

Long enough Irsyad's speech was not hounded by Kila. Irsyad also understood that Kila must have thought of responding to what kind of reason Irsyad made. But this was too long, Kila looked dreamy looking at him.

"Kila, why are you daydreaming?" exclamation Irsyad disperse daydream Kila. Irsyad's cry made Kila focus on paying attention to Irsyad. He has a solution that he has removed from the list of solutions.

"Sir, what if Kila was the one who went to Turkey?" ask Kila after a short pause.

"Huh? There-there's just you. Finding a ticket from Turkey to Indonesia is very difficult, Kil, especially the opposite. You are not ready to go here alone. I want us to come here together, not you alone. I don't want to force you to travel long and long for my sake. Enough of me, you don't have to feel like you have to compensate me. I told you before, right? I do not want to force you, your comfort that I prioritize," Irsyad refused while giving understanding.

Pause again. Kila didn't seem to want to mispronounce. Because everyone who is overflowing his emotions will issue words that he will regret. He thought well about what he wanted to say.

"So, when will Brother Irsyad be coming home?" ask Kila.

"Don't know. I can't promise anything uncertain either. If the time is right, I try to go to Indonesia," replied Irsyad as it is.

"Why? Have you missed me so much?" say Irsyad to melt the atmosphere. Because of his sight, Kila very stiffly responded.

"No, kok. Kila was just curious," Kila replied more relaxed.

"Good then. I don't want to torture you if you really miss me. People say, holding back the longing is sick," seduced Irsyad.

I understand that Irsyad wants to cheer him up. So, he tried to balance Irsyad and try to control his emotions.

"Yes, Sister Irsyad Maulana, who was once the teacher of Kila and Kila crowned as her best teacher Kila. I miss video calls, right? We are getting closer thanks to technology. So, if you miss it no longer tormented, deh."

"You're so good at playing with words, I like the choice of words you use."

"Yes, dong. Gini-gini was once a student of Mr. Irsyad as well, hehe."

"True, you're the student who managed to mess with my principle of trying professionally while doing a job as a teacher. But, do you still consider me your teacher?"

"Yes, of course. Brother Irsyad will forever be the figure of Mr. Irsyad. The best teacher and homeroom teacher who taught Kila a lot of good things."

"No problem. You don't have to force it. I don't mind, though."

"Oiya, Kila, it looks like we should end this connection immediately. You see, I had to finish some research work before going to bed. Anything else you want to ask?"

"Duh, Kila's a real nuisance, yeah. Calling sister during her busy time, I guess. Sorry, Kila, Brother."

"No problem, I have repeatedly said, I do not feel disturbed and instead happy because you started the communication first. Anyway, just a little while like this won't bother me, so you can calm down."

"Yeah, Kil. Sorry, yes, because my return plan failed. When I just returned from Indonesia at that time, I said in a chat message that I can't wait to meet you on vacation later this year. It is undeniable, I have given false hope to you. You're gonna forgive me, right?"

"Yes, sorry. Kila knows, really."

"Okay, then we end our communication today, yes. If you have anything to say, do not hesitate to contact me via chat if you are reluctant to interfere with calling."

"Yes, Brother. The excited sister learned. Uh, not studying research, anyway?"

"Hahaha, just think of it. Thank you for your encouragement, Kila."

"okay, Sis. Assalamu'alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh."

"Wa'alaykumussalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh."

Connect video call disconnected by Kila. Various flavors hit Kila after the video call ended. Glad to be able to look at Irsyad must be from a mobile phone, sad because he could not meet Irsyad later this year, trembling while talking while staring at Irsyad's face that looks flat on the phone and various other mixed flavors adorn the heart of Kila.

Kila's longing is like treated, but it doesn't seem to be completely healed. Aaa, rightly said people, holding back that longing hurts. Kila should hold it as much as possible. He will obey the word Irsyad and try not to be selfish.

"Where? Are you done talking, Kil? What's Irsyad saying?" citra. It came shortly after the connection was severed and when Kila's mind was free-roaming.

"Sir Irsyad said he couldn't go home, Bun," Kila said. He told me everything he had said to Irsyad.

Kila thought for a moment to fill the holiday void later. Going to his mother's house will be in vain because both parents will be very busy and not at home.

While looking through her class group, there was an activity poster that caught Kila's attention.

"It seems like this activity can fill my free time during the holidays later," Kila's mind. He then contacted the contacts on the poster to follow the activities that attracted the attention.

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