I Love You My Step Mother
Ignoring it

Alfira POV

It's been two days since Andrian and Mas Reza weren't home I had to go home alone. With my condition that can not drive, Mas Reza had wanted to hire people to be my personal driver, because Mas Reza felt Andrian ignored me. However, I refused, I could still leave by public transport.

Ten minutes passed, I was still standing waiting for public transport at the gate of this school, but no one passed by. It seems, ordering an ojek online is the best option for now.

I rogoh the cell phone in the bag. Clicking on the green color logo on the screen. There was someone patting my shoulder spontaneously I turned my head.

"Lho, ko Bu Alfria did not come home with Andrian? What else is waiting for an invitation?" The voice of Bu Ani, a fellow teacher distracts.

I gave a thin smile. "No, I went home alone."

"Co go home alone? Usually if I see like with Andrian, if not the same Andrian yes with her husband Mother, "ask the yellow hooded woman with a furrowed forehead.

I turned my eyes back on the phone screen. "My husband is out of town. If Andrian .. maybe he has business," I replied. I don't know I don't know either.

"Eh, but I just saw him boncengin Siska."

My reflexes looked curiously at him. "Fransiska's granddaughter who has a school?"

"Yes, if the other kids say, they're dating" he explained.

"Oh so. Are you waiting for an invitation too?" I switched topics.

"Yes, the husband's tumbens came a long time ago, it's nothing to be afraid of rain, ma'am. The sky was already cloudy so," he said as he wiped the sweat on his forehead, his countenance looked worried.

"Maybe be quiet again."

"Hopefully it won't rain."

After that brief conversation, we focused on each device. Until the sound of the motor horn diverts me from the phone. The driver in the green uniform was pointing his bike closer.

"Mba Alfira, huh?" asked Ojol's brother who stopped in front of me.

"Yes." Yeah." I put my phone back in my bag. "Mom, I go first, yes" I said goodbye to Ms. Ani.

"Oh, be careful, ma'am."

Installing the helem, going up on the motor. Slowly the iron horse sped the streets. However, in the middle of the road, rain suddenly fell heavily, flushing the streets and changing the atmosphere instantly. Water drops fell hard on my helmet as we drove.

"Sorry, Mba, it's raining too much. We have to stop for a while and look for shelter" said the online taxi driver in a voice almost drowned by the roar of rain.

I nodded in a drenched state. We both looked at the minimarket located across the street and without a doubt, we stopped in front of it. The motorcycle taxi driver helped me down and we ran to the supermarket to find a dry place.

We sat in the corner of the minimarket, trying to protect ourselves from the rain that was still falling out there. I took off my helmet, bag, half my hair and wet clothes. Rainwater poured down heavily on the parking lot, producing a soothing sound amidst the chaos. I felt water droplets coming down from my hair to my neck, making me shiver.

"Sorry, Mba. I did not expect the rain to come so suddenly, and I also did not have a raincoat, Mba," said the online taxi driver with a tone of regret.

I smiled at him, trying to give him a sense of understanding. "It's okay, Mom. This is an unexpected circumstance. We just have to wait for the rain to subside for a bit."

We sat there, chatting awkwardly in the bustling atmosphere of the minimarket. I watched the people passing by with their umbrellas, trying to protect themselves from the rain. My mind drifted to the house, imagining how the atmosphere would become warm and cozy when I got there.

Unintentionally, my eyes were glued to the figure who was taking shelter in the corner of the minimarket. It was there that I saw Andrian, standing in silence. My heart was pounding hard, not expecting that we would meet in this place.

A second later Andrian noticed my presence and his gaze was fixed on me, but I saw confusion and anxiety in his eyes. I tried to read his facial expression, looking for answers to the questions I kept in my heart.

Meanwhile, inside the minimarket Siska was unaware of my presence. He was busy putting food in his shopping cart. His gaze was fixed on the products that were in front, without paying attention to what was happening around him. I felt a thump, not knowing what to say or how to react in this situation.

The mutual gaze between Andrian and I intertwined in silence. His eyes still looked at me in confusion, as if he did not know how to respond to my presence. I wonder why he ignored me like this? Is there something wrong?

I was anxious to ask him, curious to know what was happening, but was stopped by the question that lingered in my mind. Has he not accepted my presence as his family? Why don't they come home some days?

Worryingly. I don't know what to do. I wanted to get close to him, chat for a while but the doubt kept me off guard to greet him. I was afraid of finding the truth that might hurt, but I also wanted to understand his feelings and thoughts.

I ventured to singleness smile even though stiff, but Andrian even threw away my face and so did I. I choose to ignore and pretend to look around. After a while, the rain began to fall. The online taxi driver stood up and offered to continue the journey.

"It seems that the rain has subsided a bit, Mba," said the bully graciously.

I move, put on the helmet back. I looked at Andrian. He was still standing staring at me. My journey back continued, with drops of rain still falling from the sky.

A few minutes later we arrived. I got off the bike, opened the fence. The rain left wet trails along the way. My heart and mind are filled with doubt. Why has Andrian been so cold lately? Is something wrong or has something happened that has kept him away from me?

The questions keep spinning in the head, creating deepening anxiety. I long for her warmth and hospitality as before. However, the distance between us felt even further. I hope to find answers and overcome this misunderstanding.

With a quick step, I opened the door. Suddenly the head suddenly dizzy. My body is jovial and nauseous. Maybe because the rain that fell suddenly and empty stomach when coming home from teaching earlier made my body immunity so weak. raining for a moment just in the wind, astonished.

I put a wet bag on the table. Not had time to change clothes, I chose to lay down on the sofa, to rest for a while. It feels so tired. My eyes also combed around. There was a sound of a wall clock. This big house is getting quiet. I'm the only occupant.

Bi Narsih has returned. He is a part-time worker. His job was to just clean the house and prepare lunch, after which he left. I don't know why my vision went round and round. My head feels heavy and heavy.

Getting up from the sofa, I forced myself to step up, intending to change clothes. However, both legs feel weak. Like no power to support a limp body. The view became bluran, suddenly I became a whim. My eyes were dark. After that, I collapsed to the floor.

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Andrian POV

This evening, I decided to go home. Papa kept calling me, nagging at the edges asking me to come home. He said he had been out of town for two days.

He asked me to accompany Ms. Alfira. Papa is afraid of anything happening to his beloved wife. Errata, she should be my wife. Ah no, thinking about it the more my heart just breaks.

I was so reminded and not happy because I had ignored Ms. Alfira when she accidentally met at the minimarket earlier. The look of confusion emanating from his face still haunts me. I realized that my attitude might have hurt her feelings, and that was unfair to her.

When I saw him, I was confused. Not knowing how to respond to his presence well. I don't want to hurt Ms. Alfira, but I don't know what to do or say in that situation either.

My nimble gaze might have made her wonder, and I felt guilty for the obscurity I created. I hope he realizes that I'm confused, not because I ignored him intentionally.

I know that Ms. Alfira is a kind and caring figure. He comes by giving happiness as a teacher so that my days at school are more colorful. I felt guilty for letting my confusion and jealousy ruin our relationship.

After delivering Siska to her house, I immediately say goodbye to Doni and her grandmother. Saying thank you for these five days I was well received. My grandmother asked me to always come visit. He already thinks of me as his own grandson.

I drove my bike in the afternoon, through heavy traffic to the house. When I got to the front of the garage, confusion enveloped my mind. It was late, but the house looked dark inside. The porch lights are not yet turned on. Is not it people?

Get off the bike, take off the helmet. I shut off the machine with a pounding heart. I thought it was locked, apparently not. Upon entering, I circulated the gaze throughout the dark room. Walk towards the light switch.

I was shocked when I saw the silhouette of someone's body lying on the floor of the living room. Ms. Alfira lay unconscious, with wet clothes from rain on her body.

"B-mom Alfira!"

Without hesitation, I ran over and checked her condition. His face was pale and his breathing was panting. Panic and not knowing what to do.

"Mom Al! What's wrong with you?" I cried with a trembling voice, trying to wake her up.

There was no response from Alfira. My heart rippled in deep worry. I picked up my phone and called papa's doctor number with the services of coming directly to the house. I explained the situation hastily, trying to give the details as clear as possible.

I carried Ms. Alfira into the room, laid her body on the bed. I'll get a towel right away. I decided to change into Ms. Alfira's wet clothes. There was shame, so I decided to cover it with a towel when I took off the clothes.

Nervously, I turned my gaze in any direction to keep my eyes focused so as not to see her innocent body. The t-shirt and dry pants were already attached, I pulled out a thick blanket to warm up.

I sat down at the side of the bed, clasping her hand tightly. Pray in your heart, hoping that you will wake up soon. My mind was raging with questions about what could have caused her to be like this. Did he fall or could there be other health problems?

I can't wait for help to arrive. In the meantime, I tried to calm down and stay beside Ms. Alfira, giving her comfort and warmth. Time seems to be going slowly.

Finally, the doctor arrived quickly and immediately took over the situation. The bald doctor examined Ms. Alfira and provided the necessary treatment. I gave her the information she needed as much as possible, trying to explain what I knew.

"This is the prescription. Later if Ms. Alfira is aware, tell her to eat and continue taking medicine. God willing, the fever subsides" said the doctor while writing a prescription.

"Thank you Doc for the help."

The doctor nodded, then he resigned after I paid his total bill. Scrambling the irate hair, cursing stupidity. If I knew it would be like this, I shouldn't have left Ms. Alfira alone.

"I'm sorry Ms. Al" I muttered regretfully.