
"Son, now you're telling me why you hit your friend?" ask Aji slowly. However, Khairi was still silent, he spoke for sure no one would believe him except for his mother and family, whereas here there was no one.
"Why silence? Just tell me the truth, I'll stand up for you if you tell me the truth" Aji continued.
"They insulted my mama, I told you not to insult her, just get angry at me, but she didn't want to listen and kept mocking my mama" Khairi replied with teary eyes.
This of course makes Aji also feel the sadness is very. Even though they had just met, he perfectly understood the sadness Khairi was feeling. Which child is willing to hear others insult their mother. He will do the same.
"Mom can hear what this kid is saying, right? He was just defending his mother. Is it wrong if it's not his son who's defending, then who else? While here there is no one family. You as a teacher should set a good example, scold them to say more politely next time. Even if it's against his own friend, don't let this case continue at the law table because the school can't give a good example."
Instantly the teachers there looked at Aji with an indecipherable look. Where maybe they dared to reprimand the child who had been beaten by Khairi, clearly both parents are the biggest contributor of funds in this school. That is the reason why the child is privileged. Teachers cannot ask the child to apologize, let alone to call the parents of students.
Maybe the school will have a bigger problem. Actually, there are also teachers who are very angry with the behavior of the child who likes it arbitrarily, but do not have the power also to act decisively.
"Em .. should this problem be resolved only in a familial manner, sir. Understandably, they are still children, must often make problems like this, no need to exaggerate" said a male teacher who had ascertained if he was the principal here. There was a forced smile on his face and made anyone even more annoyed.
Aji frowned, feeling weird about the teacher's answer. Obviously, they made it clear that Khairi apologized, but when the truth was revealed, it was as if they did not bother about it. He did not matter if it had to be resolved in a familial manner, but at least the child had to apologize first, to Khairi for what had been said before. However, this does not exist at all.
"Good, Sir. If indeed this problem will be resolved in a family, but at least the child must apologize. Didn't you also teach to apologize if you did something wrong" said Aji in a firm tone.
The teachers looked at each other, what was in their heads at the moment was the same. Just how to explain if the boy couldn't possibly apologize to Khairi about this incident. If the head of the foundation knew, it would definitely cause even greater problems.
"Kids, it's best to go to class first. Teacher still has needs!" exclaimed a female teacher and other teachers also brought children into the classroom.
The teacher also tried to persuade Khairi, various ways were done. But the boy still kekeh did not want to enter, until finally Aji forbade the teacher to bring Khairi because he was the one who would bring the child home. Khairi happily follows Aji. Although he does not know the man, but in the heart of the boy is sure that Aji is a good person, the proof is only Aji who defends him when everyone is cornered.
"You want to go for a walk?" aji asked regardless of the existence of the teachers there.
"You, Om," Khairi replied without much thought, he was very sure that this person beside him was a good person, he was a very good person, the proof was only the man defending him and the others just cornered him without asking first.
"Then, now you take your bag first, after that we'll just go."
Khairi nodded then ran towards his class. He wanted to leave this school immediately, not wanting to come here again. Later he will talk to his mother if he wants to change schools only, do not want to be in that school again.
Meanwhile, Aji still remained there, looking at the remaining teachers one by one. He did not believe what he saw, people who he said were highly educated, could provide a sense of comfort to children who they are currently guiding, it was not in accordance with reality.
"I didn't know if you could all do something like this. Though I am very sure if their parents send them not to be wronged like before. Have you ever thought about how their parents feel when they know their children are not being treated well? Why did you choose that kind of love for that child?"
"Sorry, Sir. It seems like you misunderstood, we were just trying to be fair," said one of the teachers who did not want to be blamed.
"Adyl? Fair from where? You didn't even ask the kid earlier to apologize to Khairi. You've all demanded Khairi to apologize. Never mind, there's no need to talk much anymore. It feels free to talk to people who feel they are most right," concluded Aji who immediately went from there when he saw Khairi approaching.
The man immediately invited the boy to leave this school. Had Khairi been his son, he would never have willingly sent his son to a sick place like this. Later Aji will talk with both parents Khairi to find a decent place to study for his son. Khairi's a smart kid and deserves a better place, unlike here. Everyone was even one-sided, he was also sure that the child must have had an influence in that school. The faces of the teachers there.
"Where are you going?" ask Aji who is confused to take the child where.