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"The Bara's done with her work?" ask Retha. He's still talking on the phone.

"It has. I just got back to my hotel room. Where we used to sleep together."

Retha's face flushed. Every word Bara sounded embarrassing, making him remember what they had done. "Why hasn't Mas Bara slept? It's late at night."

"I can't sleep yet. Moreover, no one is hugged."

Retha laughed a little. "Normally there is no."

"When you are different."

"Baras quickly sleeps, tomorrow will have to work again. I'm going to sleep, too, because tomorrow I go to school."

"Oh, yes. Then I give up even though I still want to talk. Sleep well, yeah. Nice dream."

***

"Now, if you want to make a turtle, we make a large circle .. and then flatten the bottom. This is the shell ...."

Retha's hour of rest gathers with some of her students making shapes out of toy candles. They seemed enthusiastic following the example that Rethah gave.

"Miss, what's this like?" ask one of his students.

"Well, that's great, Manda!" puji Retha's.

"Miss Retha, Kenzo made dinosaurs!" exclamation Jeno.

Retha glanced at Kenzo. The child does like to make something different from what he is taught, unlike his friends.

"The dinosaurs are good! You can also make another form of this toy."

"I made worms, Miss Retha." Emran showed his work proudly to his teacher.

Retha could not help but laugh at the behavior of the child.

"Retha, Jihan's mother told you to go to her room for a bit" Miss Ester said from behind the door.

"Kids, Miss Retha went to the principal first, yes! You guys play by yourself first. Remember, you can't fight!"

Retha left her classroom after giving a message to her student. It was strange that Jihan's mother called her back. The money problem is solved. Retha felt that he no longer had any dependents on the school.

"Good day, Mom."

Retha stood in front of the headmaster's room door. Ibu Jihan was sitting in her chair with a slightly grim look on her face.

"Come in, Miss Retha."

Mother Jihan sighed. Every now and then her gaze turned towards Retha as if she wanted to reveal something heavy to say.

"What did Mom call me?" Retha already had an uneasy feeling as Jihan's mother looked lazy to talk.

"Is it true that a week ago you left just to come to a friend's wedding?" mother Jihan asked with a serious look.

Immediately the heartbeat of Retha increases. Anxiety pervaded his mind. He had a feeling that Jihan's mother had found out what she was doing out of town.

"But why didn't you post a single picture of you with your married friend on social media?"

Rethah took a slow breath. He didn't know that Jihan's mother's suspicions would lead to such trivialities. "I don't have time to hold a cell phone because it's too busy there, Mom."

Jihan's mother was silent. He opened the desk drawer and took something from inside the place. When Ibu Jihan took out a few photos, Retha could no longer wart. Jihan's mother has a photo of her coming out of Tiur's contract. There are also photos of her wearing work clothes at the nightclub.

Finally the ugliness that Retha tries to cover is revealed by itself. He did not expect anyone to divulge his work to the school.

"Retha, please answer honestly. Are the photos here really you? Or just an edit?"

Retha. He could not answer no because in fact it was his photos. Even if he would cover it this time, one day it would also be discovered.

"I'm trying not to believe these photos, Retha. I don't know who sent it to me a few days ago. But, you also don't seem to be able to dodge this."

"I'm sorry, Mom," she said.

Jihan's mother looks disappointed to hear the honesty of Retha who became her favorite teacher. According to Ms. Jihan, Retha is a disciplined and determined child. Despite having family problems, it does not affect the quality of his work.

"Why are you like this, Retha ...." Jihan's mother asked in her disappointed tone.

"I don't want to dodge, Mom. Frankly the salary from school is still lacking to meet the needs of my family."

"As you know, my father doesn't work. He likes to spend money on gambling and drinking. It's not uncommon to owe moneylenders."

"I had to bear so much debt because of my father, until the tuition was used. How else would I solve a family problem if I didn't find a solution, ma'am?"

"I work there as a drink delivery."

"Then, why are you in that contract?" ask Jihan's mom.

"I stayed hitchhiking at my friend's place there because my contract was up and had no money to extend."

"My sister who is in High School and lives in a dormitory also needs a lot of money. Not to mention the tuition I have to return."

"I'm not doing a job there to live a lifestyle, ma'am. Just to survive."

"Before entering here, you must have known what the rules are for our foundation teachers." Jihan's mother could understand what Retha was going through. But rules are rules. He wants to uphold what has been a foundation agreement since a dozen years ago.

"I know and I'm aware, Mom. Sorry if I lied all this time." Rethah is pleased to admit his mistake and is ready to accept the risk he must accept.

"You'll keep me out!" firmly Mother Jihan.

Retha's eyes glazed over. Being a teacher has been a dream for a long time. He was very happy to be accepted as a teacher at the foundation. However, he also realized that his actions could tarnish the institution he loved so much. Recalling his struggles there with the other teachers made his tears unbearable.

Jihan's mother gave the tissue sheet to Retha. He already considers all the teachers in his foundation as his own children. Retha is too young to face the big problems her father has created. As a co-worker, he can only be concerned and give as wise advice as possible so that Retha remains a good person.

"For the last time, I can only help you cover this up. You can submit a resignation letter so that we can honorably release you from this foundation."

Retha still sobbing. Behind his sadness, he is also grateful to be reunited with people as good as Mother Jihan. Since the beginning of the meeting, he had gotten a lot of guidance and help from her.

Leaving the foundation might be something very hard to do. However, he should not sacrifice Mother Jihan's position as the principal because of her frequent help. Someone must have wanted to bring him down. If he doesn't budge, the bad guy will go after the foundation or Ibu Jihan.