
Ayu prepared me a room in the back room that was originally a warehouse. He turned it into a decent place for me to sleep. Previously, she had also asked her husband for permission in advance if I would stay with them for a while. It just so happens that Ayu's husband named Fandi is my friend too. We were in high school once, just different classes.
The three of us weren't so close at first, but somehow after graduation we instead
have a close proximity compared to before. I remember a saying that says ‘do not get too close to someone, because one day we will be far away from him. And vice versa.’
And I was in the opposite position, able to get this close to Ayu and Fandi. Whereas before at school we never told each other
we are not in the same circle of friendship.
“Thank you for allowing me to stay here for a while,” I told Fandi after we had dinner together.
“Iya, it's okay Key. Ayu ‘kan so there is a friend at home,” said Fandi.
Ayu's husband works at a shipping company that requires her to go sailing for a long time. Fandi will be home after 3 months of sailing, he only has 2 weeks at home, then leave again. So, Ayu often left Fandi working. And, according to Fandi, my presence can make Ayu not lonely.
“Iya, Key .. You can get me and Rara here,” timpal Ayu.
I'm nodding. “I will give free private lessons for your child as payment,” selorohku make Ayu sparkle.
“Wah, then I won't refuse.”
“So, Key .. when did you start working?” ask Fandi.
I sigh remembering that. Because, I was already absent two days after the notice of my placement work. All because of Andre
locked me up yesterday. “I'll start the day after tomorrow. I've contacted the admin of the agency
and apologise for my delay.”
“No, luckily they give a respite,” I explained.
“Sgratitude.” Ayu showed relief, suddenly making me smile thinly because I was still prejudiced unpleasant. Nonexistent
it's wrong to get sympathy. But somehow it made me inferior. Come on Keysha ... think positive!
Maybe all because of the things I often experience, bullying and all the hate speech from Mas Andre makes me a coward. The character formation that was deliberately made so that I always obeyed and felt dependent on it. Since there was no Mas Andre around me, I could only think in that direction. It was as if the thick fog that had been blocking the view had begun to fade.
Ayu clasped my hand in flames. “The spirit, Key! I'll drop you off on the first day of work!”
Ayu's spirit succeeded in channeling positive energy. “Still, Ayu.”
I am determined not to waste the opportunity.
The day that awaited arrived, I came to work with careful preparation and full energy. I'll give you an impression
best for my students later. Plus, Ayu gave me ammunition in the form of appetizing provisions. My spirit was getting fiercer, along the way it felt impatient to start a fun day, a day where I could do something I wanted the most during this time. Without fear of rejection from anyone.
“I'll pick you up when I get home from work,” Ayu said before I got out of her car.
“Not bother.”
“No, I was happy because there were other activities besides watching soap operas at home,” funny make me laugh amusedly. “This time we are shopping!” he added.
“Ok!” I nodded, agreeing with Ayu's wish for her to be happy.