Genius Children: Between Hate and Miss
Art Stage at School
The rain fell on the earth since dawn to make the streets of Jakarta flooded everywhere. The lightning light and the thunderous roar of lightning repressed each other. Seeing the bad weather out there, Tania is forced to book a taxi online to drive Arsenio to school. It will be very dangerous when he is desperate to ride his bike in the rain.
"Ma, I have an art show at school. Mama didn't forget, did she, to come and see me perform?" asked Arsenio expectantly.
Actually, it was a week ago Tania received a circular from the school, but Arsenio again reminded the mother to take the time to take it, come and watch the art performance presented by the big zero class children before the school breakup.
Tania was surprised instead of playing and her face was immediately tensed. He almost forgot the agenda. "Ehm ... What time, dear?"
Surti who was sitting in the seat next to the driver replied, "Eleven o'clock in the afternoon, ma'am."
Arsenio sighed violently then looked out the window with a disappointed look. "If I hadn't gotten tired of it, Mama would have forgotten, right?" The beautiful sparkle in Arsenio's eyes dimmed that second as well.
The oriental-faced beautiful woman fell silent for a moment. God, how could I forget such an important moment? Though it's been a long time ago Arsenio gave a sheet from school, but why can I forget? Tania monologue.
Former family son-in-law Vincent Pramono is confused should he agree to Arsenio's request, while today he has an important meeting with one of the company's clients. For the umpteenth time, Johan asked him to attend and present a presentation so that clients feel satisfied and willing to use their services. However, to refuse the request of children just wayang, it feels difficult because lately his attention to Arsenio a little less due to being too busy with work.
"Den Arsen was calm, Mama must have come and watched Aden's greatness on stage. Right, aren't you, Mom?" surti said while looking back. Although not sure if Tania can attend, but he hopes that his employer is willing to spend a little time to see Arsenio's actions with his classmates.
"I-yes, Mama .. will come. Take it easy," Tania replied with a stammer.
May today's meeting be held after lunch so that I can come to the school even if only for a little while, Inner Tania.
Arsenio just kept quiet and took a deep breath. It was impossible for Tania to come and see how great she was on stage. He knew that work was Tania's first priority, even though they spent the weekend together, the little boy was lonely.
"If you can't come, then it's okay. Don't promise me anything that'll disappoint me, ma."
Tania and Surti were stunned for a moment after hearing Arsenio's words.
Forgive Mama, Son. Not to let you down, but Mama did all this for your future. Even though your grandfather gave 20% of the company stock, we still have to stand on our own feet, we must not rely on others even if that person is family from your Papa.
Arsenio got off her vehicle in front of the school. Without looking back he stepped in alone leaving Surti and Tania.
"Mom don't think too much about Den Arsen just now. Den Arsen must have understood why Mom couldn't come. Later I try to persuade him," said Surti as if to understand the anxiety of the employer.
Tania tried to force herself to smile even though her heart ached when she saw the look of disappointment painted on her face. "I'm playing Arsen, yeah, Ma'am. If there's anything, don't call me!"
"Joana, what time will our meeting with the client be held?" This question became Tania's first greeting when she arrived at the office. Throughout the journey the twenty-nine-year-old woman's mind raged at the thought of Arsenio's last words. Every sentence that was spoken was like a sharp knife hitting the heart.
Joana immediately opened her agenda, then looked for the agenda of the meeting today. "Even o'clock at Mandarin Restaurant. Wh why? You have an appointment with someone?" tanyanya while knitting her eyebrows.
Tania undid her body across from Joana's chair. "Not anyone but my son. This afternoon at exactly eleven he and his classmates performed for the last time before the breakup. My son gave me a circular one week ago, but I forgot. I swear, I didn't know he was going to perform today. Really."
Joana's breath out. Can imagine how disappointed Arsenio was when she found out that Tania had forgotten that today was an important moment for the genius boy. However, he could not do anything because he was just a secretary not the owner of the company.
"I'm sorry, Tan, I can't help you. Yes, hopefully, our meeting today will be on time and you can watch your son's stage act." Joana's words only answered a nod of the head by Tania. He also hopes that God will simplify all his affairs.
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"Miss Niken, how is it? Is everything ready?"
"Everything is ready, Mom. However, I will look at the children first and give a little encouragement before the event starts." Miss Niken resigned from the presence of Adinda. He swung his legs up the backstage, to one of the special rooms that were used as the changing room of the Sun class students.
The sweet smile again expands in the corner of miss Niken's lips when she sees how enthusiastic the students in the Sun class are. Didn't expect that his protege was so excited today.
"Miss Niken!" one of the students in the Sun class. Suddenly all the five to six year old disciples turned to the doorway.
"Wuah! Careful dong!" Miss Niken's body is shaken as the Sun class students hurtle towards the woman. "How are you ready?"
"Ready, Miss!" they were almost at the same time.
"When are we performing, Miss? I can't wait to come forward and be watched by Papa and Mama. Mama said, we'll go eat at the restaurant if I put on a good show." One of Niken's students said in front of his classmate.
Understandably, his name is also their children would want to show off in front of children his age. Whether it is a fact or just a joke, but for them there is a pride of its own abila to be superior to others.
"If I want to buy cars and robots, Miss," the other chimpanzee will not lose.
"I am too."
Niken just smiled at the babbling of his students. "Alright, then you put your best in front of everyone. If later when you go on stage you forget the movement, do not be afraid. Stay confident and confident. Okay?"
"Okay, Miss!" answer the students in unison.
"Before we go out, we pray first for mutual success. Berdo'a .. commenced." Miss Niken bowed her head, followed by all the Sun class students. They seem to be very passionate in their prayers.
"Spirit!" Niken's fingers clenched in the air, encouraging them all.
Miss Niken led them out of the room and asked her students to sit in the chairs that had been provided. The first opening of this event was opened by a traditional dance called yapong dance, originating from Jakarta. While the choir and speech using English are displayed after the speech of the principal and committee chairman, then followed by entertainment events in the form of modern dances displayed by small zero students.
As the Sun class student sat on the chair, Niken's tail caught the gloomy-looking figure of Arsenio. The little boy walked with shaky steps as if not excited to welcome today even though his classmates were so enthusiastic.
Miss Niken bowed her body in front of Arsenio. "Arsen, why is your face so moody? What's up, honey?" tanyanya gently.
Arsenio stopped her steps. Looking up at the head, looking closely at Niken's brown iris. "I'm sad, Miss, Mama can't come. I'm busy working and don't have time to come here." Gray clouds getting thicker adorning Arsenio's face even the boy's eyeballs began to glaze over.
Niken who knows that Tania is a single parent can not blame 100% of the woman because of all that is done by the parents of her students for the good of Arsenio.
Carrying the tiny body in an embrace, clasped Arsenio tightly. "Don't worry, honey. There will still be Surti and Miss Niken who will see you on stage. So don't be sad anymore, huh? Although Mama can't come, but Miss Niken sure, if your Mama must be proud."
Looking around, the audience seats were almost full. Parents, guardians began to crowd the hall which was transformed into a place to perform the art of school students to witness the greatness of their children. All were present except Arsenio's parents.
"Don't be sad! You must be strong, Arsen!" mumbling, convincing yourself not to be envious of other friends.
Head up, strengthen yourself not to be sad. However, as her hazel eyes turned towards the rows of spectator seats, the beautiful and clear eyeballs caught someone sitting sweetly while smiling proudly at him. A small banner made of cardboard bearing the words 'Spirit Boy' was lifted into the air.
"Why is he here?"
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